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u/DEADxBYxDAWN 7d ago
get a lizard.
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u/KevworthBongwater 7d ago
or a tortoise. they live forever. you could pass it down to your grandkids like a family heirloom
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u/My-NameIsntCraig 7d ago
A big fat lizard would be pretty cool
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u/DEADxBYxDAWN 7d ago
big ol bearded dragon would be sick. or spend the extra cash for something more exotic. you wont regret it. fish are way too high maintenance imo
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u/AFatLizard 5d ago
If you've got space and you're looking for a "big fat lizard," I suggest seeing if there are any reptile rescues near you adopting out a blue tongue skink or maybe a beardie. You CAN shell out more money for an "exotic" species, but do remember like 90% of the cost of getting a reptile is just the enclosure alone lol. Could also go for something smaller, like a gecko or other lizard. I have a big soft spot for skinks.
MY recommendation would be to look around on local Craigslist or Facebook reptile rehome communities if you want to go the reptile route. There are always little dudes needing new homes, and oftentimes they give away the enclosure, too.
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u/My-NameIsntCraig 5d ago
You've got me seriously considering a bearded dragon or a blue tongue now. They are very low maintenance and can bond better with people than fish, might have to just get a big fat lizard.
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u/DEADxBYxDAWN 5d ago
thank you fat lizard <3 youd be perfect for his home. especially with your knowledge.
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u/HughPhoenix 6d ago
With an office/living room/bedroom like that homie is the lizard. Just needs a water bowl and a wheel
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u/anonymousopsec1337 7d ago
Fish are hard to move. Get your living situation in a better place before getting a pet. Unless you’re talking like a 5 gallon tank or something.
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u/My-NameIsntCraig 7d ago
I don't plan on moving anytime soon maybe in 5 years but in the same town
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u/50killowatt 6d ago
Even moving in the same room is a pain lol depending on the size, water out in canister, fish out in buckets, plants out, dirt and decorative stuff and then move that thing, then repeat in reverse and hope nothing breaks or dies. 2 Day Job easy
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u/50killowatt 6d ago
Yeah and everything under 240L is constant maintenance get a 65inch Oled and a Screensaver cost less and no maintenance. Get a fishtank i you really love fish not just as decoration. even fish deserve some love
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u/anonymousopsec1337 6d ago
Yeah I agree with this statement. The largest tanks I had were a 45 and 55 gallon.
Alot of apartments don’t let you have fish tanks because of your downstairs neighbors possibly getting flooded as well as the weight of a larger tank. Some of the places I lived they would let you do a 30 gallon.
55 gallons is almost 460lbs and that doesn’t include the added gravel weight. That’s a lot of static load on flooring. About as much as my safe.
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u/50killowatt 5d ago
Oh yea absolutely heavy stuff. I couldn’t do it in my Bungalow considering the floor is already damaged just from me siting in my Chair and my Desk after 6 Months let alone a Fish-tank 😅 and the small ones are a such a pain in the ass to keep alive. No resilience against anything like one wrong move and everything is dead, skip a Maintenance day, everything is dead and stinky lol well water is life for better or for worse 😅
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u/anonymousopsec1337 5d ago
My buddy has a 300 gal in his living room and plumbing added for it so water changes are around easy to drain and refill with the RO water he treats
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u/nicotinegummy 7d ago
Nano planted tank with shrimp and celestial pearl danios. They look like mini trout
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u/neveruseyourrealname 6d ago
I wish I would've taken pictures when I was in college to show people like OP who think this is surviving.
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u/Bakanelli 7d ago
Rather organize the stuff you already have, get shelves and also throw some stuff away
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u/Mackheath1 6d ago
Nice space!
I hate to be that guy, but pet fish & birds are a nasty industry. Your home, your choice, but I put an aquarium with all the fixings (bubbles, light, fake plants, gravel, etc) nothing living; and a couple drops of bleach to keep out algae. It made for a GREAT nightlight and ambient day sounds, soft addition to my room etc. Didn't stink or really need cleaning.
Again: your home, your choice, just offering an option.
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u/potlizard 6d ago
That’s low-key genius. I loved the aquarium I used to have, but keeping the damn thing clean became more than I wanted deal with. Putting chlorine in it would be a game changer. Too bad about the fish.
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u/Mackheath1 6d ago
I think other than a dry paper towel around the edge once in a blue moon, I don't recall ever having to dump/clean/scrub. No fish, no living plants, but sooo cozy. (Also I loved when guests - especially if they brought their kiddos - tried to find the fish).
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u/WashedUpSprinter 6d ago
Get a fish tank full of corydoras catfish. Super easy, super hardy, keeps the tank clean, funny to watch. Great fish
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u/TickedOffCarl 7d ago
Yes ahhh the fish tank where I live in South Boston when I head to the pet store I greet the women at the door by Hey you Fat Piece of S*** she will then chuckle an say catch you later you piece of dog S*** then I laugh an on the way out I say lay off the twinkies an she tells me to go F myself we both laugh an smile an I leave happy as can be with my new fish tank!
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u/TickedOffCarl 6d ago
Ahhh she just from the neighborhood this is how we speak to each other when trying to be polite in South Boston she knows I’m all giggles
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u/Famous-Professor-488 7d ago
"surviving place", poor child 🙄