Fishy Gifts?

[ImperfectFaerie]

Hey guys-
Our anniversary is coming up and SOMEONE *cough cough* only tells me that he wants something for the tank. He's mentioned wanting a new light set up for our 29g or 'anything for the tanks'. He usually makes the calls on what new equip/new goody we have to have for the tanks, so I'm a little clueless when it comes to all that. Which got me thinking...

What would be a great gift for the fish-lover in your life? (doesn't have to be lighting related haha, whatever your idea is welcome!)

Yes, he reads this, no I'm not concerned- it's been a few weeks and I've yet to see a link or any more details... so I need help from the TFF crew 8) (most of our friends think we're crazy with the whole fish-thing so they're no help)

Any ideas/suggestions are totally welcome! Thanks!

 

[DiscusKeeper403]

what is your bugdet? what about a Co2 Injector or maybe an RO unit...

 

[ImperfectFaerie]

LOL I don't know my budget yet, I tend to overdo things but I'm just trying to get ideas so then maybe I can figure out what is/isn't in the budget (if that makes sense?)

We've talked about CO2 and he doesn't want to get into that, RO however I don't even know if we *could* get that- we are in an apartment. Maintience is nice enough about ignoring our 3 tanks... and our ferrets... they might get mad if we screwed with the plumbing LOL

 

[fishwatcher]

How about a cool new fish (granted, you aren't already stocked). Or a new tank!!!! LOL
I guess I would stick with the lighting idea he gave you... even if you have to just get a gift certificate and let him pick out exactly what he wants.
Sorry I wasn't of more help!

 

[diademhill]

A cloth tape measure marked at the longest tank you can fit in Just write on the tape "it can be this big"


Then you can assist with choosing the right new tank to fit the space. IMO, if you can fit a larger tank, it would be a waste upgrading the 29g.

 

[Tolak]

Moon lights are a nice addition if you are on a budget. Anniversary & mood... err... moon lights sound nice.

A tank upgrade would be the best, consider a 65 gallon, it has an 18"x36" footprint, while the 29 has a 12"x30" footprint. It's ony 6" larger each direction, and more than doubles your tank capacity.

 

[xJake]

I honestly hate it when people give me live fish as gifts. You're case would be a bit different however as you know what he would want, so you could potentially go that route. Moon lights as someone suggested are a nice addition to any tank and actually encourage spawning by simulating more natural conditions (I bought 2 on ebay awhile back for $10 each). If you don't have a Python Water Changing system yet that's another option. Drs. Foster and Smith's website has a nice page on gift ideas that I just used to find a gift for my dad last month for his birthday.

http/www.drsfostersmith.com/product/NavR...m?N=2004+113138

 

[BigIan]

how about a nice salmon dinner


do what i do get him walking round the fish shops and see what he eyes up

 

[ImperfectFaerie]

Oh- you guys have some great ideas. I'd LOVE to do a bigger tank but we agreed not to until we are in a house (our lease acctually says you cannot have tanks at all! they just let us slide..). I like everyones ideas so far, thank you so much! I like the fish dinner too, mmmmmm.

 

[Gazoo]

Maybe a basket containing a nice variety of fish food. If he's into gadgetry type stuff how about digital thermomters?

Edit: spelling

 

[callum_parsons]

how about a small tank for a betta or maybe some killifish.

 

[ImperfectFaerie]

Ooooh, digital thermometer, that's a good idea! We don't have one of those. I'm actually interested in starting a killi tank myself ;-} Just starting to research the idea lately, your reading my mind!