Originally Posted by Kiiii (Post 1958892)

Uh oh yes, of course we all do that. Obviously. Pff.

Originally Posted by innerspaceboy (Post 1958828)

I'm thankful that I received the same little word of advice from three trusted friends who each suggested that taking care of fish adds great joy, responsibility, and purpose to one's life. Having a giant house all to myself, I began with plants but feel I'm ready for the little-finned fellas now.

https://i.imgur.com/AE3DU6Gl.jpg

I bought a 5ft tall 45-gallon aquarium and load of supplies, prepped and cycled it Sunday with the help of a generous friend, tested my levels, compiled research, authored a process guide, and scheduled calendar events to maintain a spreadsheet of their levels and health with acceptable ranges of 5-factors of measurement for each species.

I'm going to try to be a good fishy daddy.

https://i.imgur.com/aHX76wGl.jpg
Funky LED Night Light

Ladies and gentlemen, meet my new friends - Stockhausen, Cage, Riley, Moondog, Glass, and Reich. And next week if the ammonia balances, I'll introduce Bryars, Adams, Conrad, Young, Oliveros, Nyman, Richter, and Voigt.

Easter Island mo'ai statues will arrive Friday to give the little guys some more fun places to hide.

https://i.imgur.com/PScptxBl.jpg

And I shall call their little world, The ENO. Because I can.

Please forgive the amateur photography - I've got to learn how to shoot underwater. For those curious, I am beginning with easy, mild-tempered fish:

- Dwarf Male Gourami
- Green Swordtail
- Red Mickey Mouse Platy
- Dalmatian Balloon Molly
- Sunset Thicklip Gourami
- and a stealthy Plecostomus I've not yet been able to capture quite yet

They're forming little communities and settling in nicely. Caring for these little guys will be of great value in my life. Thanks for letting me share!

Photos for the curious

Originally Posted by The Batlord (Post 1958868)

You spreadsheet your fish, you crazy bastard?

Originally Posted by The Batlord (Post 1958889)

I sincerely hope I never have to work for you.

Originally Posted by innerspaceboy (Post 1958888)

I'm going to go ahead and presume that everyone is as exhaustive and methodical as I when approaching a new hobby.

Originally Posted by MicShazam (Post 1958599)

But I like Chula. Beneath all of the tedious "back in my day" anecdotes, he's a likeable guy.

Originally Posted by OccultHawk (Post 1958601)

I like him, too. That’s part of what makes it cathartic. The make-up sex.

Originally Posted by Kiiii (Post 1958645)

Only if there is stuff to like. I like Chula as well.

Originally Posted by Chula Vista (Post 1958916)

Golly gee shucks. I'm going to have to try harder to alienate you ****s.

EXHAUSTED! Moved out of the old place and into the permanent place. Every damn thing I did to break down the old place fought me this morning. Started at 8am and finished by 1pm. My neighbors across the street and right next door helped me back the RV in. Both single guys about my age and also living here full time. Seem very chill. PEOPLE! Nice change of pace.

Just ordered Cox high speed internet with a monthly 1TB data allowance. No more ****ing 15GB hotspots.

Netflix, Amazon Video, and Vudu - welcome home!

Place has tons of shade and is a much bigger lot that the old place. Need to get a picnic table and a bike. Bathroom, laundry, and showers are not as convenient but I'll just start using my own - plus I only do laundry once a week.

Finally - settled. The last 3 months have been more than crazy.

Originally Posted by OccultHawk (Post 1958917)

Easter Island did disintegrate into cannibalism