Do You Think SW Aquariums Are Addicting? Poll

[snakeblitz33]

So, just as the thread title says. Do you think saltwater aquariums are addicting.
If you think they are, why?
If not, why?
What makes you so obsessed?

 

[truefishman]

yes i think theyre very addicting especially if you get attatched to one of your fish and then having to end your tank for some reason even though its never happened to me i couldnt imagine what it would be like

 

[crypt keeper]

I had a huge meltdown last week. I did have a another fish in QT and its the only reason I continue on. But if I didnt have that fish I would have walked away for a about 6 months then started it back up.

 

[snakeblitz33]

3:1 so far! lol

 

[black cobra]

Its addicting for me because of the research and dedication involved. Its something I've always wanted to get into and finally just did (after countless months of research)
I also enjoy the DIY aspect of it. I designed my own sump/fuge on the CAD software I use for work and now I am making it come to life and thats pretty exciting

 

[wattsupdoc]

Sorry snake, but this is the dumbest question I have ever seen on here.

Of course they are addictive. That's why wee all find ourselves here. This is our support group. To help us to keep the addiction, to spread the addiction, to feed the addiction..........

 

[try2wryte]

I absolutely agree its addicting and I have to say the research is probably the most addictive.
I pined over a tank for over 2 years before actually purcasing the one I wanted, and I spend thousands of hours reading various things online. Now I have six books to read including Clownfishes and the Conscientious Aquarist before I go further in the hobby.
Though my soft spot for Finding Nemo severely prejudiced what I want in my tank it took mere minutes to learn that I couldn't have the whole cast

Now I find that I keeping finding excuses to spend money on my tank, money that I don't have lol and I can't wait to ge into the DIY stuff

 

[sepulatian]

We have seventh and eighth graders in our behavior management class. For science, I normally take eight and the teacher that I work with takes seventh. Today she said, "oh, we are switching today." The subject matter for seventh grade science was the anatomy of fish. I guess she noticed my addiction too

 

[valgae]

of course! your always planning your next high. new tank, a mod, skimmer etc. scheming ways to find money you really don't have. sneaking things into your tank, hoping no one notices. haha.

 

[snakeblitz33]

"And then it happened... a door opened to a world... rushing through the phone line like heroin through an addict's veins, an electronic pulse is sent out, a refuge from the day-to-day incompetencies is sought... a board is found. 'This is it... this is where I belong...'"
The Mentor, "Hackers Manifesto."
I thought it paralleled an addiction to SW aquariums. lol

 

[tank a holic]

definitely addictive... the best part about this hobby is if you ever think of quitting you just come on here and look at a couple pic's of tanks and you're motivated again
what a wonderful, beautiful, expensive, PITA hobby this is

 

[chaoticdamsel]

Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33
http:///forum/post/2961249
So, just as the thread title says. Do you think saltwater aquariums are addicting.
If you think they are, why?
If not, why?
What makes you so obsessed?
Saltwater aquariums are definitely addicting. I can't walk into my LFS without buying something. It might only be a 1.99 snail, but I always walk out with SOMETHING.
As far as why, I think it is a mixture of the beauty and the challenge of them. A well kept reef tank is absoultely stunning and is a great conversation piece when people visit your home. Maintaining such a reef tank takes knowledge and dedication and I enjoy the challenge of seeking out that information and putting it into practice.
Originally Posted by VALgae
http:///forum/post/2961314
of course! your always planning your next high. new tank, a mod, skimmer etc. scheming ways to find money you really don't have. sneaking things into your tank, hoping no one notices. haha.
I can definitely relate to the part about scheming ways to find money you don't really have part. My husband and I have an 80 gallon that is sitting empty and I continually find myself trying to figure out where to come up with the money to get the other equipment we need to get it up and running.

 

[95harley]

Yes! Because of all the cool and colorful species and most are aggressive and incompatible so that breeds the one more tank syndrome.
Only PITA is making more and more SW each month.

 

[adee]

not addicting per say... I think its more you start one and see how much you like them and other species of fish/inverts/corals/exc and you get another to house them.. and another.. and another.

I mean why else are some fish compatible and others are not? lol

 

[trouble93]

When I first started changing my FW tanks to SW my wife saw how much more the cost was as apposed to FW and she made me a deal. What ever I spent no my tanks I had to give her the cash value of what ever I was adding. She did it in hopes it would slow my spending(it didn't) I just accepted the fact that what ever I wanted I would be paying double for. If that isn't addiction I don't know what is. I am powerless when it come to this hobby. The reason...We are making a whole world with our hands behide glass. Just as I'm powerless over the hobby itself, I feel powerful being able to do it.

 

[shyfish]

Hi,
I am not addicted. I am obsessive, there is a difference.
I have pets, a Blue front baby Amazon parrot, a German Shepherd dog, my Mom who lives with me, has a Siamese cat...I love them all.
Then there is the fish tank. There are so meny good reasons to have one...It is part of my decor, and my constant art project. It has a calming effect as i watch my own little ocean. It is one of my life’s joys.
I can live without it, but why would I? It is so beautiful, it gives such a sense of accomplishment, it gives the grandchildren something to look forward to when they visit, (Nana's house is a petting zoo and a trip to an underwater world!) and so educational!
I was thinking about putting a small tank in my bedroom, I have a spare corner, if I rearrange the entire room.

See, it’s not addictive at all, just fun to have...Who needs all that extra cash anyway?... I would just spend it somewhere else. I bet with a little effort a 125g would fit in the hall down stairs.....I have a spare hood...and a pump...and...and...Okaaaay!!! It is a little addictive

 

[dabnub]

Very Addictive, Lost A70g, 2 55's And A 30g To Hurricane Ike.
As Soon As I Relocated The First Thing I Bought Was A 29 Biocube And Started Setting Up. Learning The Chemistry Of Artifical Salt Water And Spending Money On Livestock Like I Had It.

 

[reifermadness]

I got my first tank (75g) in 2001. A year later I got my 110g, then because of my travel schedule I had to give all of it away in 2004.
I never found anything else that made me feel as stress-free as when I was looking or working on my tank.
That's why I got back into it in December. I've already gotten that peaceful feeling back. So yes, they are addicting.

 

[cleve_seahorse]

Yes , its addicting....started with a 5g hex for dwarf seahorses almost 4 years ago , now have 5g,10g dwarfs tank , 60 g hex tank with h.erectus , 55g with h.reidis , a 55g for h.kellogis and thinking about starting another 55g reef with all the things a seahorse owner can't have , like hawkfish , plate , elegance,monti corals etc...my money pits

 

[kaingers]

Saltwater is a great hobby because there is always something new to learn. I can't wait to rear my clowns, and look forward to setting up my largest tank yet, a 90g rr!