Kayen Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 So i do my good share of research. And right now i own two tanks, a 2.5g, and a 33g, the 33g is under the jurisdiction of my dad, so basically, only the 2.5g is mine, and an empty 10(w/ filter, heater) in the closet, my dad won't let me set that up though =(. It all started many many years ago, when i was a wittle teeny tiny kid, say 10-12 years ago, when my dad bought home a large tank. I was around fish for most my childhood. Then we moved and had a hiatus for 4 years. Last February, my mom bought a betta for my sister, at first we kept it in a bowl, then i commandeered it, and put it in a 2 gal hex. However as a result of few water changes, it didn't last long. I did more and more research as we went on, i snuck home a 10 gal one day, boy did i get in a lot's of trouble for that. My dad let me keep it up, and the stock on that tank wasn't quite the best =/. Fast forward a few months we got a 33, spent awhile cycling it, and it went barebottom, and unplanted, with a giant tacky castle in the middle to my horror. That tnak is a pure fish tank only, and i don't enjoy it @$$ much as my 2.5. My 2.5 was set up in early august, after realizing my 2gal hex wouldn't make a good planted tank, and was too scratched up, and parents wouldn't let me set up the 10. I got it planted, etc, it's due for a tear down in a few days, i may set it back up, but if i get my hands on a 5g, i'm swapping hte 2.5 with it, and hope that my parents won't notice LOL. ( a few inches each way, not too noticable? lol ) I'm into planted aquariums, mainly low tech because i'm rather busy with studying up, and other things.(midterm's coming up .... =[ ) So about myself, i'm 15 years old, and i'm in high school. As my name depicts, i'm vietnamese, and this is the screen name i use for practically everything due to convenience over the years. I procrastinate, alot. And i got quite hte strict parents. and my name is Kevin Nguyen. my mobility is quite restricted, parents, bus, etc >.< So i'm sorry about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frying_high Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Thats right, start with small size change increments, they wont notice.. Well welcome to AA, I hope to hear from you lots! So i do my good share of research. And right now i own two tanks, a 2.5g, and a 33g, the 33g is under the jurisdiction of my dad, so basically, only the 2.5g is mine, and an empty 10(w/ filter, heater) in the closet, my dad won't let me set that up though =(.It all started many many years ago, when i was a wittle teeny tiny kid, say 10-12 years ago, when my dad bought home a large tank. I was around fish for most my childhood. Then we moved and had a hiatus for 4 years. Last February, my mom bought a betta for my sister, at first we kept it in a bowl, then i commandeered it, and put it in a 2 gal hex. However as a result of few water changes, it didn't last long. I did more and more research as we went on, i snuck home a 10 gal one day, boy did i get in a lot's of trouble for that. My dad let me keep it up, and the stock on that tank wasn't quite the best =/. Fast forward a few months we got a 33, spent awhile cycling it, and it went barebottom, and unplanted, with a giant tacky castle in the middle to my horror. That tnak is a pure fish tank only, and i don't enjoy it @$$ much as my 2.5. My 2.5 was set up in early august, after realizing my 2gal hex wouldn't make a good planted tank, and was too scratched up, and parents wouldn't let me set up the 10. I got it planted, etc, it's due for a tear down in a few days, i may set it back up, but if i get my hands on a 5g, i'm swapping hte 2.5 with it, and hope that my parents won't notice LOL. ( a few inches each way, not too noticable? lol ) I'm into planted aquariums, mainly low tech because i'm rather busy with studying up, and other things.(midterm's coming up .... =[ ) So about myself, i'm 15 years old, and i'm in high school. As my name depicts, i'm vietnamese, and this is the screen name i use for practically everything due to convenience over the years. I procrastinate, alot. And i got quite hte strict parents. and my name is Kevin Nguyen. my mobility is quite restricted, parents, bus, etc >.< So i'm sorry about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slough Shark Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Haha, it sounds like your situation is very similar to mine (excpet for the strict parents part). I also have transportation issues (very aggrivating) and am a procrastinator. Sadly, neither of these "qualities" help with fish-keeping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayen Posted January 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 (edited) hinder it more than anything. now time to ask my dad if i can go out tommorow (get some shopping done to get tank set up. lol, might as well doctors appoint mment, go shopping, meet up with friends.) Edited January 4, 2008 by Viettxboii Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottomdweller_fan Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 :welcome: Welcome to AA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rED O Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 :welcome: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMumba Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 :thumbs: Glad your on board with us ! I am sure you parents, will see your passion and let you follow it... keep it up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayen Posted January 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 i doubt it LOL, heck if i start working i'll offer to pay part of the bills ;p just to let me set up hte tank, maybe $20 a month for hte utilities i use up in this hobby. Haha.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrogFan23 Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 :welcome: Personally, I love to do planted aquariums in small tanks. Easier & cheaper to beef up the lighting requirements ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayen Posted January 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 yep exactly my point on nanos1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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