This is satisfying to see.The closest I came was when I introduced velvet into my oldest tank with fish I've had for years. I was just going to let them all die and get rid of the tank. I like corals but my fish are pets and I bond with my pets so loosing them takes a toll. My family shamed me into making an attempt to save them so I set up a stock tank to treat them all. I lost a lot but was able to save two of my oldest fish so it was worth the effort.
This gal made it through and has now been with me for 8 years
Another survivor who has now been with me for over 6 years. I'm glad I didn't give up.
This is how winners do things. Kudos to you.
you took a huge loss and came back. You’re here now and glad to have you.My first go was a used 90 off Craigslist. Moved it at midnight (guy was getting a divorce, whole story in itself) with NO previous aquarium experience.
The 90 lived for a year and half until a heater failure. Total loss Ishould have bought a new heater... noob.
It sat empty in the living room for a year before rebooting. Got another a year and half or so before the tank sprung a leak (small and slow got lucky). That was in 2009.
2022 - Started my Nano coming up on 2 years this round.
What have I learned? Bigger isn't always better.
It took all those losses to understand a few things. It's okay to have a small tank if that fits your lifestyle. I don't think people understand the commitment a large tank takes.
live and learn, right?
