When money is tight what do you cut back on besides fish and coral for your aquarium?
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I try to do all my spending early and then enjoy the fruits. Only thing I'd be able to cut back on is water changes.
... I typically double down.
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I don’t cut back! Lol… I just build crap for everyone and trade… haha.. I still don’t eat out to save money!
I cut back on the girlfriend . . . . LOL
In seriousness, I just become content with existing tank and await opportunity for more.
IN THIS HOBBY, SOMETIMES WE NEED TO TAKE THE TIME TO ENJOY OUR TANKS AND NOT WORRY ABOUT THE NEXT ADDITION.
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Diy seafood mix just becomes cheaper items. I actually haven’t had to cut back but I am cheap so I buy the lowest cost items. I also buy cheaper lights and cheaper wave makers. No automation other than ato and inkbird temp sensor.
Oh...and I was going to say which Bourbon I chose. lol
I suppose one could push the length of time between T5 or UV bulb changes, but at what cost?
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Yes, good point. It is actually stressful when I add corals or fish to my system. So many things can go wrong. After QT, it takes me a couple months before I feel that they are going to be ok. :0) I do enjoy just having a stable system to watch. Fewer concerns!
Filter media like carbon and gfo if I don’t need them urgently.
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I cut back on buying new live stock. Sit back and watch the tanks mature.
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I would sell fish first .I cut down to this tray of beer
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What if I find more ways to make money, that way I don't have to cut back on spending?
Other people have said to cut back on stocking, reduce ICP testing, or time between refreshes of equipment. I take the time to go through my old equipment and sell off useful items I dont need anymore. Corals I dont enjoy or regret buying get sold or traded which I am out of those now. I cut back on monthly deep cleaning supplies like citric acid dips and just do a regular deep clean.
II frag my corals if they overgrow, I try to refocus on what I can do now to better the health of my corals.
II frag my corals if they overgrow, I try to refocus on what I can do now to better the health of my corals.
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