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  1. Yikes! That sounds more like my last job than current. Some days are a bit rough dealing with sticky situations but at least I have loads of windows. Not that there's much light to let in this time of the year in Michigan, so I still take vitamins.
  2. eh yeah I work in a credit union so I feel ya and yeah I much prefer spending time wtih my animals and garden but the job isn't terrible and the company is actually really good. One of the best I've worked for. And it pays for my hobbies. But still I'd rather sit all day and stare at my tanks and pet cats and fuss with plants.
  3. I absolutely adore that photo! I just have three cats and fish. I'd probably have a small farm if I could. I absolutely adore animals. Then again the three meow's I already have are pretty high maintenance on their own. I literally can't with how adorable that photo is.
  4. That sounds like a smart and amazingly awesome idea. I've never considered putting two tanks side by side like that to create a continuous scape. You know... if you have the space how awesome would three tanks be with the larger feature fish in the middle and two tanks on either side of schooling fish. Not that I needed any more ideas. And just for fun, enjoy my boy trying to stare down one of my kuli loaches.
  5. @Jeff I have on occasion! I used to go more often when I was attending MSU. Now just due to time constraints I mostly hit up places around town. It's been a good while since I made the trip down there. I should go and see whats up before the snow flies.
  6. Hello and welcome back! I have personally found the eco complete to be an all around easy substrate for planted tanks. I am currently using it in both of my tanks. My 30 is mostly eco complete with a sand area as well. I'd say just shove in as many plants as you can. Anubias and buce are super easy and can be attached to anything. I've had a lot of really good luck with rotalla, hygrophila and aponogetans such as madagascar lace. Crypts are also very easy and forgiving for the most part. I'm forever adding and subtracting from my tanks depending on what works well and what I find that I like. It makes it a fun and ever evolving project.
  7. I have a strange method. In general I probably have an idea what I want to keep in the tank, at least partly. Then I acquire a tank of the appropriate size. My next step is I look at a lot of tank inspirations and videos online to get an idea of what I want to do or try to do. Generally I will have one or two rough ideas in my head of what I might like. Then I start hitting up the fish stores looking for the right hardscape. What I can find will dictate what design I more or less go with. Even so, the concept evolves as I work on it. At this point in the process much swearing and alcohol is involved. Once I am satisfied with the overall results of the substrate and hardscape I will make sure I have all the hardware (filtration, lights, heaters) and hit the fish stores or online stores for plants. As many plants as I can find and afford. So many plants. Then I'll plant my tank and fill. This entire process can take awhile. Even though there is some frustration involved in bringing my vision to life and finding what I need to do it, the end results have indeed been well worth it.
  8. Welcome to the hobby! It's so much fun and rewarding. Also, I love your cat.
  9. Hello and welcome back from Grand Rapids, MI! Hello, Neighbor. Tell me you've been to Water Colors because atm that is my favorite place to go.
  10. Welcome! I don't have a fluval flex but I really kind of want one after seeing so many pictures of them. I tend to favor planted nano tanks more or less. At this point monster fish aren't in the plan (or budget) but that may change at some point.
  11. Hello and welcome back! I am also a Michigander. I am in the Grand Rapids area. If you live this way or are ever in the area, you have to stop by water colors aquarium gallery. I never had a tank blow out when I was keeping fish before, but I also only had small tanks. This time around I went all acrylic myself because I'm that person that is the walking definition of murphy's law. I only have two small tanks (15 and 30g) but so far all has been well. No cracking or leaking.
  12. Welcome and yea, it's normal to feel the withdrawal when you haven't been to the fist store in awhile. I found myself making a list of stuff I need to look for this weekend when I stop by after work.
  13. Welcome back! If I had something as large as a 55 I'd look into congo tetras most likely myself. That is one of my someday dream. I've been massively in love with the blue eyed rainbowfish as well. I know I say this in almost every post but they are wonderful little guys that I feel like are really underrated in the hobby. Most people go for either tetras or the larger rainbowfish. I spent most of today watching my males spar and try to impress the females. They are gorgeous on their own but when they are flaring and displaying they are just absolutely stunning.
  14. I don't know if you've done much looking into blue eyed rainbowfish, but right now they are probably my favorite smaller fish. I'd add pencilfish in there as well. Very adorable and underrated fish but are absolutely mesmerizing when they spar. Definitely look into some live plants. Even if all you do is go for some easy stuff like anubias and buce, it really changes the look of the tank and for sure helps maintain a healthier ecosystem for our swimming friends.
  15. Hello! My recommendation for a first tank would be a fun community tank with tetras or rasboras and some shrimp. Honestly, I never was that into shrimp but now that I have them, I realize they are the stars of the tanks. I'd go for something a little more unusual like neon green tetras. Or if you want something really fun, get a community tank of blue eyed rainbows. I have a tank of pseudomugil luminatus and I love them so much. There are many different varieties of the blue eyed, so I'm sure there would be one that appeals to you!
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