Is It Even Worth It?

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touchthesky00

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so here's my situation.
im a junior in high school and i used to have a swf set up and everything going along nicely. then, long story short, had to shutdown the tank and sell everything away.
now im considering starting a tank up again. id probably just use my old 20 gal. i have a job now
so i would be able to support it. but my dilemma is that in a little over a year, i will be going off to college
so is it even worth it to set up a new system while the inevitable fact is that i will probably have to take it down again soon?
thanks for your input!
 
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touchthesky00

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also please, dont just vote or write yes or no, please give reasons
thanks!
 
alix2.0

alix2.0

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im in the same place and working on setting up a 75.
i say go for it. you can always resell, re set it up, or maybe even take it with you.
 
joshr

joshr

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well, Wouldnt you like have a dorm or something to keep it in?
And since your only about 2 years away from college most saltwater fish last longer than that.
I would if you have someone willing to take care of it when you go to college
 
mike22cha

mike22cha

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I say go for it. If it's just a nano then it won't be to hard to take it apart opposed to something bigger. I'm a freshmen in HS and have thought the same thing over too.
 
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touchthesky00

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even dorms though, what happens with breaks and such?
 
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touchthesky00

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can someone please sort out for me the difference between aquapod, eclips, aqua pod, oceanic, and any other type i didnt mention. what is the best value? what gives me the most? and which is the best overall?
i want a system that gives me quality lighting and filtration all in one without having to buy any extras
 
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alexa11

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Go to a school near you! or set up a smaller nano; lots of people have freshwater fish in dorms (i did back in the day), so you could do a salt tank. I'd definitely do smaller than 20 though simply because it would be more mobile.
 
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touchthesky00

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one last bump before i go to bed
end of spring break, schools gonna hurt in the morning
 
alix2.0

alix2.0

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Originally Posted by touchthesky00
http:///forum/post/2542483
even dorms though, what happens with breaks and such?
eh, well, theres breaks in real life too. most of the people on this site have piles of money (im not one of them), and believe me they go on vacation. find someone to take care of the tank for you, or just let it be. fish and corals can go a few days by themselves.
 
atrialfib22

atrialfib22

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I say go for it too...and then take it with you when you go to school. I wish I had the resources/motivation to embark on a hobby like this when I was in school. Would have served as a great way to break monotony and the grind of daily schoolwork!
 
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touchthesky00

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alright well ive narrowed it down to these two setups
lemme know what you think, which one is the better deal and value and what not...
Aquapod Aquarium Systems
12 Gallon, 54W Compact Fluorescent System - Includes: Surface skimming filtration system, 1-27W square pin Dual Daylight 6700°K/10000°K Daylight bulb, 1-27W square pin Dual Actinic 420nm/460nm Actinic bulb, 2 blue LED lights, cooling fan, mechanical sponge filter, 160 gph submersible pump with flat nozzle, and complete instructions.
- for about $155
Fan Cooled NanoCube Aquariums
The original 12 gallon Nano Cube features a compact fluorescent light fixture with 24-watt 50/50 lamp, splashguard, energy-saving "flicker free" electronic ballast, flip-top canopy, and a submersible 106-gph pump for a thriving mini-biotope. UL-Listed 12 gallon Nano Cube Deluxe doubles the light output with two 24-watt 50/50 compact fluorescent lamps to meet the needs of the serious reef enthusiast. Both 12 gallon Nano Cubes measure 13-3/4" x 15-3/4" x 14-3/4" high. 106-gph pump included
- which one, original or deluxe?
 
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touchthesky00

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Originally Posted by touchthesky00
http:///forum/post/2543804
alright well ive narrowed it down to these two setups
lemme know what you think, which one is the better deal and value and what not...
Aquapod Aquarium Systems
12 Gallon, 54W Compact Fluorescent System - Includes: Surface skimming filtration system, 1-27W square pin Dual Daylight 6700°K/10000°K Daylight bulb, 1-27W square pin Dual Actinic 420nm/460nm Actinic bulb, 2 blue LED lights, cooling fan, mechanical sponge filter, 160 gph submersible pump with flat nozzle, and complete instructions.
- for about $155
Fan Cooled NanoCube Aquariums
The original 12 gallon Nano Cube features a compact fluorescent light fixture with 24-watt 50/50 lamp, splashguard, energy-saving "flicker free" electronic ballast, flip-top canopy, and a submersible 106-gph pump for a thriving mini-biotope. UL-Listed 12 gallon Nano Cube Deluxe doubles the light output with two 24-watt 50/50 compact fluorescent lamps to meet the needs of the serious reef enthusiast. Both 12 gallon Nano Cubes measure 13-3/4" x 15-3/4" x 14-3/4" high. 106-gph pump included
- which one, original or deluxe?
bump
any other suggestions?
i think ill make my decision when i get my pay check

 
theediblethong

theediblethong

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Dude 100% do it. This is my first year in college and I set up a 15 tall. Great Idea because Im always around to take care of it because of classes and what not. Just do something like 10-30 gallons and your fine in a dorm room.
 
the egregious

the egregious

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I voted no, just because I would never have an established tank in college. Fish can't live in beer, or other products that people when drunk will dump in and think is funny as hell. Also when they do do it, you will be in a pickle because you will either have to A) kill them and find a place to bury them, or B) Cut off all their fingers while still keeping them quite.
 
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krichardson

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In my opinion...if you have to ask what everyone else thinks its probably not worth it. you should only keep a SW tank if you are ready and willing to take the time to care for it and RESEARCH it. and you should also be ready and willing to put in the money to support it... they don't call it a hobby for nothing! you shouldnt set one up because thats what everyone else thinks you should do.... good luck
 
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touchthesky00

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Originally Posted by krichardson
http:///forum/post/2545711
In my opinion...if you have to ask what everyone else thinks its probably not worth it. you should only keep a SW tank if you are ready and willing to take the time to care for it and RESEARCH it. and you should also be ready and willing to put in the money to support it... they don't call it a hobby for nothing! you shouldnt set one up because thats what everyone else thinks you should do.... good luck

well...
i guess it was worth it
my 12 gallon aquapod is on its way right now
along with a refractometer, test kits, and a lot of salt!
im having a lot of trouble coming up with a potential stock list, so if anyone has any ideas...
 
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