What's YOUR aquarium lie?

Do you sell fry or plants?

Both, though selling fry has been surprisingly less lucrative than, for example, selling snails. I bought four ramshorns from another local aquarist (50¢ each) and dropped two of them into my own tank and two in the tank at work. Less than six months later, I've sold $67 worth of snails somehow. Flame moss has also been a big seller; got a $5 portion once, and have since sold >$150 worth, also within a span of ~6 months.

 

Both, though selling fry has been surprisingly less lucrative than, for example, selling snails. I bought four ramshorns from another local aquarist (50¢ each) and dropped two of them into my own tank and two in the tank at work. Less than six months later, I've sold $67 worth of snails somehow. Flame moss has also been a big seller; got a $5 portion once, and have since sold >$150 worth, also within a span of ~6 months.

Where do you sell? On here?

 

“This is my last aquarium, I promise!”

Said this to myself two aquariums ago....

 

Where do you sell? On here?

Nope; not sufficiently motivated to try to figure out shipping! I'm also in Canada, so for most (US) buyers, shipping would be inordinately expensive, especially seeing I don't have anything super special to sell—it's not like I'm dealing in ultra rare breeds that people will be seeking out; just pest snails and plant trimmings! It's mostly just second hand market sales—Kijiji (essentially Craigslist), Facebook marketplace, local aquarium Facebook groups, etc.

 

OK I have it planned out with the tax return I will build Nibbles his forever tank in April... Stupid COVID turning me into a lair!

 

Me: “It’s only going to be a little tank mom 10 gallons max. I swear you’ll barely notice it”

Also Me: Proceeds to get 29 gallon tank from the dad of someone I’ve known for years. (Paid nothing for it because we’d known them for so long it was a really great deal.)

My Mom: -_- . . .

 

Okay, but ACTUALLY this time... I think that was THE LAST PIECE OF DUCKWEED.

 

Okay, but ACTUALLY this time... I think that was THE LAST PIECE OF DUCKWEED.

I have given up on ever getting the duckweed out of my aquariums

 

I have given up on ever getting the duckweed out of my aquariums

I'm very thorough, so I figured I'd be up for the challenge. But since "eradicating" it, I've removed probably thirty more individual pieces, half of which were hiding in the HOB filter cavity. But I THINK the two that I pulled out yesterday might, in fact, be the last ones...

 

I saw a free 42 gallon online and literally begged my family lol. I'll move the ten gallon and 3.5. Gallon and they can go on a double tier stand. See? It wont take up extra room.....

 

This is the very last thing I need for the tank....I've told my wife that about 8 times just this week...and yet for some reason Amazon keeps delivering me things....weird right?

 

This is the very last thing I need for the tank....I've told my wife that about 8 times just this week...and yet for some reason Amazon keeps delivering me things....weird right?

I order most of my supplies from China, and lately it's gone from 60-day shipping to 90 days, so by the time things arrive, I sometimes don't need them anymore! "Oh yeah... I forgot that two months ago I thought marimo balls would be a good idea..." (Those ones are still in the mail!)

 

2 tanks, 2 tanks is enough, I definitely don't need a 3d one

 

It's perfect! ...a day later I change something or a lot of something. I'm sure a lot of members here can relate.

 

"I should be set after this. I don't think I need anything else."
Next day, "I think I should get some more plants..."

 

That fish? No, that's not new. I's been in there for a while. Remember, I told you abut it.

I’m only going into the pet store to look. I won’t buy anything .

"It was only $20..."

Those 3 are my lies too. Hahaha

Also

HER : Okay, we're broke, please tell me you won't order anything else for the tanks
ME : Ok, I'll stop [Lie #1]

1 month later, when I receive 4 different packages in the same week :

ME : I swear, I ordered these before you asked me to stop ordering stuff [Lie #2]
HER : *sights* How much was it this time ?
ME : It was super cheap, like 7 or 8$ [Lie #3] - And it was free shipping too ! [Lie #4]

Also, me at the fish store :

« Yeah, I'll just go and buy the Betta food, I told you we were out »

*exits the store with 95$ worth of rocks and two pieces of 50$ driftwood*

« IT WAS ON SALE »

 

And this tank shows my plant lies.

WIFE : That's a lotta plants, AddictedToBettas ! You know we're low on money....
AddictedToBettas : Nah, it was on sale, I got them in bulk for like 20 something !
WIFE : Oh nice ! You're always so lucky !

 

WIFE : That's a lotta plants, AddictedToBettas ! You know we're low on money....
AddictedToBettas : Nah, it was on sale, I got them in bulk for like 20 something !
WIFE : Oh nice ! You're always so lucky !

Sneaky... I love it! lol

 

That my tanks aren't causing the high electricity-bill.

It is definitely the old fridge in the shed.

 

3.50+

 

I will not get more than 7 platies

 

That my tanks aren't causing the high electricity-bill.

It is definitely the old fridge in the shed.

Does that work? I mean.. I'd have to get an old fridge but.. for reasons..

 

**not lies**
My parents are so annoyed with all the packages coming... I've ordered so much stuff from Amazon... And another 10 gallon tank from facebook market, and I got a 29 gallon from my grandparents... Uh... I'm definitely not going crazy mom
I agree with lots of the things people have posted
**lies**
Me: "Don't worry mom, I'm sure this'll be the last package (under my breath, "for a while...").
Next day," ummm... Hey mom! Guess what?! Uh... I kinda need to order something else...)

 

Those 3 are my lies too. Hahaha

Also

HER : Okay, we're broke, please tell me you won't order anything else for the tanks
ME : Ok, I'll stop [Lie #1]

1 month later, when I receive 4 different packages in the same week :

ME : I swear, I ordered these before you asked me to stop ordering stuff [Lie #2]
HER : *sights* How much was it this time ?
ME : It was super cheap, like 7 or 8$ [Lie #3] - And it was free shipping too ! [Lie #4]

Also, me at the fish store :

« Yeah, I'll just go and buy the Betta food, I told you we were out »

*exits the store with 95$ worth of rocks and two pieces of 50$ driftwood*

« IT WAS ON SALE »

I hope you remembered the betta food!

 

To my fiancé last week—Yes I flooded your house and a hole had to be cut in the ceiling below my water changing area. No it had nothing to do with fish what do you mean?!!!

 

"I didn't get water all over the house. I think the dog is walking around with wet feet. It's not wet outside? Umm.. where is the cat? That guy is a shyster, ask him."

 

I'm happy with the hardscape. Its permanent this time. No more rearranging the rocks.

 

I promise, this will be my last tank........

 

“I’ll be happy with one betta... I’m just admiring these other ones. That’s all.”

 

There are lies we all tell ourselves (and our spouses or parents) about this hobby - what's yours?

Mine is "THAT was definitely the last piece of duckweed. I've totally eradicated it this time."

I'm ONLY getting cherry shrimp to test of the water is safe for other more expensive shrimp. Definitely not because I want baby shrimp. Not at all.

 

I don't need anymore aquarium gadgets, the ones I have already are fine right?

 

Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you, the ACTUAL last piece of duckweed! ...I think.

 

One of my others is to my parents: "New plants? No, of course not...." or "This is the last time I'll rearrange it... (this month)"

 

Here is another one:
I'm ONLY replacing my silk aquarium plants with live ones because the silk ones are falling apart.

 

If I completely remodel the tank my bettas totally won’t be grumpy like last time

 

This one, though. For real. It MUST be the last piece of duckweed!

 

Me-"I don't need any more tanks. 2 is fine."
5 minutes later-''That would be a perfect spot for a 29..."

 

Me-"I don't need any more tanks. 2 is fine."
5 minutes later-''That would be a perfect spot for a 29..."

Totally just did that! Lol. This is my new 29. Still cycling.

 

Beautiful! Still trying to figure out how to get 5 more tanks for my birthday...

 

Beautiful! Still trying to figure out how to get 5 more tanks for my birthday...

Lol, same.