Martin Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Since picking up this addiction hobby, I've found myself gambling purchasing driftwood and rocks online through Amazon and the like, just to see what kinds of pretty pieces of hardscape I might get. I can't even use it all, but it's all so pretty! It's like buying packs of baseball cards! Anyone else do this or do I need to get help? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Zenzo Posted September 23, 2021 Administrators Share Posted September 23, 2021 This is a probably the wrong place to ask this question. Most of us are enablers and will encourage you to continue buying cool aquarium items! 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atitagain Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 It’s bound to pay off. And even if it’s ugly can always be at the bottom of the stack, put moss all over it, or just let it fill up your storage area like I do. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PineSong Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 On 9/23/2021 at 1:16 PM, Atitagain said: It’s bound to pay off. And even if it’s ugly can always be at the bottom of the stack, put moss all over it, or just let it fill up your storage area like I do. Sage advice! BOUND to pay off! Seriously, though. If you enjoy buying wood and rocks, may I introduce you to the joys of slag glass chunks and Made in Japan vintage fish castles? Those might be "games" you enjoy "winning". Goodness knows I do! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 I currently belong to plant hoarders anonymous…. You are welcome to join that gaming club as well 😁 new leaves or melt…come on lucky new leaves 🤣 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 How does it average out? I keep seeing really pretty pieces of wood on the interweb and can't bring myself to throw the dice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 On 9/23/2021 at 11:04 PM, Ken said: How does it average out? I keep seeing really pretty pieces of wood on the interweb and can't bring myself to throw the dice. Seven come eleven…Vegas pit boss here. Throw the dice hit the wall. I’ve gotten more great pieces than bad but even the bad with a saw look good. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMYVET Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 I am an amazon addict...yes I know....I am deeply ashamed🥺 I have bought between 12 and 15 pieces of driftwood off of amazon and almost all have been very good. take some anubias or java fern or the like and attach it to the wood and you have a great MOVEABLE piece. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 On 9/23/2021 at 7:55 PM, PineSong said: Seriously, though. If you enjoy buying wood and rocks, may I introduce you to the joys of slag glass chunks and Made in Japan vintage fish castles? Those might be "games" you enjoy "winning". Goodness knows I do! Wait whaaaaaa?!? How do I find these treasures!? mY pREciOuS!!!1! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMYVET Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 On 9/24/2021 at 8:49 AM, Martin said: Wait whaaaaaa?!? How do I find these treasures!? mY pREciOuS!!!1! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 On 9/24/2021 at 8:58 AM, ARMYVET said: GIVE IT TO ME! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMYVET Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 On 9/24/2021 at 8:59 AM, Guppysnail said: GIVE IT TO ME! Ive been told that alot!!! 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 Oh thank God you guys caught the reference. Was afraid people were gonna think I was losing my grip on reality... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMYVET Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 On 9/24/2021 at 9:17 AM, Martin said: Oh thank God you guys caught the reference. Was afraid people were gonna think I was losing my grip on reality... No you are losing your grip....just we have lost all of our as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidR Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Sounds to me like you need either new tanks or larger tanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 On 9/24/2021 at 9:17 AM, Martin said: Oh thank God you guys caught the reference. Was afraid people were gonna think I was losing my grip on reality... I have heard other references to this so called place reality…it does not sound like a place I would enjoy visiting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMYVET Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 On 9/24/2021 at 9:54 AM, Guppysnail said: I have heard other references to this so called place reality…it does not sound like a place I would enjoy visiting No you wouldnt.....Reality sucks...I will stay in my fantasy world thank you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted September 25, 2021 Author Share Posted September 25, 2021 On 9/24/2021 at 8:44 AM, DavidR said: Sounds to me like you need either new tanks or larger tanks. I just bought a 20 gallon long a couple weeks ago! Wife gave me another "one of those looks", but nothing can be done about that! Can only move forward from here! 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 I put up tanks while hubby watches football. Couple weeks later he asks where it came from 🤣 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrey Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 On 9/25/2021 at 9:28 AM, Guppysnail said: I put up tanks while hubby watches football. Couple weeks later he asks where it came from 🤣 🤔 I need to get the spouse a similar type hobby/focus. Maybe then I could set up tanks in the bathroom and kitchen 🐡 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 On 9/25/2021 at 2:28 PM, Torrey said: 🤔 I need to get the spouse a similar type hobby/focus. Maybe then I could set up tanks in the bathroom and kitchen 🐡 I love football season. Do not watch it but during winter indoors I get tons of fishy stuff done undisturbed other than to cook dinners 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrey Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 ORFD 🤣🤣🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanked Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 On 9/23/2021 at 12:26 PM, Martin said: Since picking up this addiction hobby, I've found myself gambling purchasing driftwood and rocks online through Amazon and the like, just to see what kinds of pretty pieces of hardscape I might get. I can't even use it all, but it's all so pretty! It's like buying packs of baseball cards! Anyone else do this or do I need to get help? You have a hording problem and we're here to help. Send us some. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalmedByFish Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 On 9/26/2021 at 11:40 AM, Tanked said: You have a hording problem and we're here to help. Send us some. THAT is the solution. It's also the solution to people's overwhelming numbers of fry and plants. Solves everything! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanked Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 On 12/19/2023 at 8:21 AM, Olympiro said: Haha, I totally get the fascination! It's like a hobby within a hobby, and those pieces of driftwood and rocks are like the trading cards of the aquarium world. The excitement of opening a package to discover the unique hardscape treasures – it's oddly addictive, right? I've never found a piece of wood that I want in my aquariums. But rocks... Just in case I ever need them; when I hike I am watching for interesting rocks. I have: buckets full of BBS, pool sand, volcanic rocks, and various gravels. I have rocks on the window sills, in boxes on shelves, stacked under and on the aquarium stand... Odd maybe, but not 😵ddictive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now