Jawjagrrl Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 On 2/5/2022 at 3:27 AM, Beardedbillygoat1975 said: 5. have fun, I agree with @Odd Duckdon’t tell us what you’re doing but you can tease “I used x y or z.” Don’t give away the surprise! This really tempts me... I have an item in my basement RIGHT NOW that absolutely NOBODY ELSE HAS! Never been used, a working prototype of an major brand aquatic item that a design studio I used to run was tasked with redesigning. The "after" is still in stores as far as I know 15 years later, but what's gathering dust was never on the market! On 2/5/2022 at 3:24 PM, xXInkedPhoenixX said: I was wondering what I should do with my QT tank that got infested with bladder snails....maybe I neeeeeed a snail vase. Does it count if I go out and buy a container?! Cause I don't have any! 😄 Do they need air/filtration? I have a sponge filter in with them but *shrug* I think you should challenge yourself with some fun limitation on container... like something from the dollar store, thrift market, etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 (edited) lol @Jawjagrrl might be hard for me, I have a bigger budget and an aesthetic standard- not saying the dollar store is bad just don't think there'd be a container there I'd want....I will stick with the rest of the rules and just work with things I have on hand! 🙃 What I think I can stick to is a container not (originally) meant for aquatic animals. Edited February 5, 2022 by xXInkedPhoenixX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Duck Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 (edited) Really the only solid rule appears to be absolutely NO reveals (hints are allowed) before the date of the “It’s not a contest” on April 1. And it’s suggested to do as much as possible from what you have on hand. This is in the spirit of reduce, reuse, recycle at its best, but let your conscious be your guide, because extra points are awarded for remaining in the “Run what ya brung” status but the points don’t matter, soooo . . . . . . . Do whatever you want! 😉 😘 Edited February 5, 2022 by Odd Duck Typo 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jawjagrrl Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 On 2/5/2022 at 3:37 PM, xXInkedPhoenixX said: lol @Jawjagrrl might be hard for me, I have a bigger budget and an aesthetic standard- not saying the dollar store is bad just don't think there'd be a container there I'd want....I will stick with the rest of the rules and just work with things I have on hand! 🙃 What I think I can stick to is a container not (originally) meant for aquatic animals. That's the beauty of MTS... you start eyeballing anything in your house that might be watertight 😉 I've already mentioned one nontraditional container, but now I have another one in mind that might be even more amusing, but potentially really nice looking! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 @Jawjagrrl oh I agree, but sadly have nothing larger than a very small mason jar. Besides that there are only containers I USE and not willing to give up to snails 😄 I'm asking co-workers if they have anything they want to discard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 April 1st might be a hot day on the forum. I may or may not introduce my breakaway company, with Difficult Green, Difficult Iron, and Always-Clog Air Stones. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Duck Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 On 2/5/2022 at 3:11 PM, Streetwise said: April 1st might be a hot day on the forum. I may or may not introduce my breakaway company, with Difficult Green, Difficult Iron, and Always-Clog Air Stones. Staaaaaapppp! 😆 😂 🤣 I’m ORD already and I’ve barely begun to get through the forum! I was up all night fomenting rebellion on this fish forum I know. 😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 @Odd Duck, I am hiring. We pay per reaction. Totally legitimate. You should see my plans for Difficult Oxygen and Difficult Carbon! I am also working on Inconclusive Test Strips. Be Unsure. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Duck Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 On 2/5/2022 at 5:12 PM, Streetwise said: @Odd Duck, I am hiring. We pay per reaction. Totally legitimate. You should see my plans for Difficult Oxygen and Difficult Carbon! I am also working on Inconclusive Test Strips. Be Unsure. I gotta get me some of that! 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardedbillygoat1975 Posted February 5, 2022 Author Share Posted February 5, 2022 I second @Odd Duckon the paludarium going in the TOUS’ category. As long as it’s fun and brings you joy do it. In terms of cost @xXInkedPhoenixXas long as it’s not an expensive rimless tank I think you’re good. @Streetwiseis definitely on point vibe wise! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 I have to get some dirt for my container garden anyway so I may be doing a mini me of @Streetwise's set ups we shall see! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 @xXInkedPhoenixX, cap with minimal gravel, not sand. You can add more gravel after time, but only if necessary! (Actual advice, moving to another thread!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Sweet @Streetwise cause I don't have no sand! 😄 I do, however have gravel!!! I'm going to stalk you for a bit 😳🧐 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrey Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 I am so ORD, and if I wasn't ORD before, I would definitely be ORD now🤣🤣🤣 @Streetwise, I can deliver a consistent winner on Difficult Oxygen. More than happy to share the formula😅 @Odd Duck, please get rest! I learned the hard way that sleep, AND LOTS OF IT, were the best medicine. Unless you are a happy hypoxic like I was, in which case last night is 100% 🌿🐠🌿 love, possibly amplified by low sat levels. 🧐 I have 3 potential containers I am looking at.... MTS says I should use all 3😁 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Stewart Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 I literally have a 5 gallon Aqueon that I've just been using to house some left over plants, and to try to revive my withering monte carlo. It's a random mess right now as I've been meaning to wind it down and put it in a closet. Looks like I'm going to play around with it, now ,and might end up having to keep it going for some time longer 😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 I played treasure hunt like a giggly child all afternoon to find unwanted unneeded unused items. This is so crazy fun. Thanks for starting it! ORD 😍😍😍😍😍😍 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbit Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Oh wow. I’m running out of reactions fast. This will be so fun! I’ll have to think of something truly strange to scape in because I’ve already started using up all my… wait… not telling! 😁 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flumpweesel Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Well sounds fascinating, I'm sure I could justify a temp nano tank if I can find a spare power outlet. Now to get crazy scaping 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 On 2/6/2022 at 8:30 AM, Flumpweesel said: if I can find a spare power outlet. The bane of my existence! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatyourpeas Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 On 2/6/2022 at 6:21 AM, Guppysnail said: The bane of my existence! You an me both! 🤪 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrey Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Our apartment was not well designed (built in the 70's) for today's electronic age, lol. I literally run power banks and power strips from outlets, and then zip tie them above the water to prevent misshaps. Thank goodness for LED lights, the plugs look overdone but I am nowhere near the max amperage or volts. Just... not as neat looking as I had my fishroom when we had a house😅 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 (edited) lol @Torrey @Guppysnailtry being in a rental house that was built in the late 1940s by your landlord's late relatives. Besides there being very few outlets. I have exactly 4 plugs in the whole house that are 3 prong (belonging to the refrigerator and coffee maker in one room, the tv and admittedly a power strip running oh, well, lots of things 😬). All of my tank stuff is run by prong adapters and power strips and I have to remember not to use certain appliances at the same time so I don't trip my breaker (none of the fish tank stuff but if it trips the breaker my lights have to be reprogrammed 😑) I DO love my late 40's Wedgewood stove however, so there are benefits to living in an old place... Edited February 6, 2022 by xXInkedPhoenixX 1 more thing. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrey Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 On 2/6/2022 at 11:24 AM, xXInkedPhoenixX said: lol @Torrey @Guppysnailtry being in a rental house that was built in the late 1940s by your landlord's late relatives. Besides there being very few outlets. I have exactly 4 plugs in the whole house that are 3 prong (belonging to the refrigerator and coffee maker in one room, the tv and admittedly a power strip running oh, well, lots of things 😬). All of my tank stuff is run by prong adapters and power strips and I have to remember not to use certain appliances at the same time so I don't trip my breaker (none of the fish tank stuff but if it trips the breaker my lights have to be reprogrammed 😑) I DO love my late 40's Wedgewood stove however, so there are benefits to living in an old place... Yes, memories...😁 I have lived in similar, and hard relate on the "don't start the microwave while the Kitchenaid is blending" 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flumpweesel Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Well my little house was built around 1910 so electricity was definitely an after thought. Now add everything you need for two people to work from home (thanks COVID) and space and power outlets are at a premium. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atitagain Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 I’ve got a bit of a problem, most know about 5 months ago I cut my fishroom from 14 tanks down to 6. Then November 30th I had a major change in my situation and could set back up and got my budget back. So over especially the last 6weeks I’ve been getting everything going and added too. I’m now at 20 tanks and all my extra “stuff” is all used up! Also I have MTS like severe MTS how am I gonna just have tanks or containers laying around? 🤣😂🤣😂 kinnda just kidding, I can probably come up with enough equipment and hardscape. It will be containers and stocking that will be difficult. But that’s part of what makes this fun, having to be creative in ways to make it work.😁 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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