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Old 12-24-2008, 02:16 PM
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The hobby is a serious addiction, and it took me about ten years to figure out it wasn't much different than going to the casino.....

I know I spent upwards of $20k.
Never quite thought of it that way, but now that you mention it.... I'm sure I'm over the $20k mark as well. Just setting up our new 230g has cost us $3500.00 so far and we still need to buy a tunze stream and multi controller! That's just money we spent on the equipment, and LR, never mind the cost of the fish and corals that will be going into it! That is if it ever cycles
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Old 01-01-2009, 06:10 AM
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I dont even think of how much we spent... maybe $5000, or more already. I block out the total or I would throw up in my mouth just a little bit. I try to get deals if possible when I can, but if we need something essential for the tank build we buy it right away. Things like UV or phosban reactors I waited for deals on. I have been lucky the last couple of weeks for some stuff from Canreefers. God bless these people and when I need to sell something I will pass on the savings on Canreefers as well.

I look at equipment as a life saving and enhancing items for my livestock. Without it, they would all die or not have the quality of life they deserve. Spending the money on livestock is the reward for spending money on unfun equipment. Without one you cannot have the other.

I need clothing, shoes and other items. However I know I can make due without them. When it comes to my pets, both the dogs and the aquatic life I keep, they come first. I chose to bring them here and they get first priority of anything after bills. There have been times I set bills aside to put my pets first. With renos on this house, it is a hard decision to put aside the renos for fish stuff. However we do it. I probably would never embarked on this journey if I really had a clue of the price. I always thought the tank was the big expense... who knew rock would cost so much money.

I`m sure when things are done (if it is ever done), I will be much more frugal with funds. I am just so glad I don`t have children.

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Never quite thought of it that way, but now that you mention it.... I'm sure I'm over the $20k mark as well. Just setting up our new 230g has cost us $3500.00 so far and we still need to buy a tunze stream and multi controller! That's just money we spent on the equipment, and LR, never mind the cost of the fish and corals that will be going into it! That is if it ever cycles
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Old 01-01-2009, 06:34 AM
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My2rotties, we should be best friends because every word you said above is exactly what I thought but just can not express clearly like you.
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Old 01-01-2009, 06:40 AM
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Well thank you so much. How can you tell I am broke, since I am at home with my hubby, and furry & aquatic pets for New Years eve. Why spend money on booze when I have three Canreefers to meet in the next couple days. I find buying livestock and equipment from Canreefers to be the most exciting since the knowledge they pass on is priceless.

Happy new year!

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Old 01-01-2009, 06:43 AM
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HAPPY NEW YEAR My2rotties !
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Old 01-02-2009, 05:24 AM
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Well thank you so much. How can you tell I am broke, since I am at home with my hubby, and furry & aquatic pets for New Years eve. Why spend money on booze when I have three Canreefers to meet in the next couple days. I find buying livestock and equipment from Canreefers to be the most exciting since the knowledge they pass on is priceless.

Happy new year!
Money well saved...

Our New years cost like $400 (most of which my make up artist fiance made yesterday making people pretty but still ) and I feel like crap today. I could have spent that at J&L this weekend instead and enjoyed a few fish for the next several new years!

I always regret spending so much on New Years and then seem to do it again the next year. So dumb.
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Old 01-02-2009, 06:37 AM
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I live out in the sticks now. I moved here a year ago. To haul myself out to the city for anything it had better be work, or fish related. Plus, I cannot even imagine how much a cab ride would cost to get out here from the city. The only time I have a bender these days is if my tank is crashing like my 55g did a month ago... I don't care to say how much rum I drank... it was bountiful.

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Money well saved...

Our New years cost like $400 (most of which my make up artist fiance made yesterday making people pretty but still ) and I feel like crap today. I could have spent that at J&L this weekend instead and enjoyed a few fish for the next several new years!

I always regret spending so much on New Years and then seem to do it again the next year. So dumb.
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mmmm rum. And Jack, and sour puss, and tequilla....

No wonder I didn't wake up until noon..and then wasted the day on the couch LOL
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