Need To Clarify

should he just let me at leas have the thinking i might get the fish tank instead of flat out denyin

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i hate my brother. he told my dad about my now modified list for the 55 gallon and my plan to renovate my room to accomodate its stand!! now i probably wont be getting one!! im so ticked off...

list with tank:
55 gallon kit = 179.95 USD
dragon naturally speaking=39.99
total=220

list w/out tank:
1. dragon= 39.99
2. topfin 20 filter= 29.99
3. Encyclopedia Of Aquarium & Pond Fish by David Alderton=19.99
4. The New Encyclopedia of the Saltwater Aquarium by Greg Jennings= 29.99
5. The Interpet Encyclopedia of Freshwater Tropical Aquarium Fishes by Dick Mills= 39.99
6. itunes $= 25-50
7. new tennis bag from head= 30-50
8. upgrade for snake the empty 10 gal. in garage.= 0
9. more microsoft points than normal=20+20
10. pack of GOOD mechanical pencils with refilable erasers.= 10-15
total= 265

both w/out tax btw, scong=d list is alittle bit on the high end, 1st one is on the high end as well, we usually get 200$ worth of stuff


here is the stand that woill fit in my room and the decor. i think it looks pretty sturdy IMO.

they say i can only keep one fish tank, the 20 or the 55, yet i can fit 2 20s underneath the 55 and it will be in MY room!!

and its not like renovating will be in the way! were painting my room over christmas break and why not? i would ave suggested moving the shelves in the way of the new tank on top of my bed, i even cleared everything off them and the items are stored properly! and i already didthe measurements to see if it will even fit and i even added a few inches and it still fits!

and there giving back my parrot to my grandpa so it would seem like a fair trade!!

procuenciate dirivetevley (sp) on this matter. :lol:


what arguments should i make? (they cant make the argument of too much $, dad bought mom 2210 worth of jewelry (earrings, necklace)
AND im getting my dad collectible ornaments that he lost a LONG time ago that are pretty expensive (for me)
should i post their email so you guys can annoy them?
any soothing words?






if by some miracle i get the tank and keep the twenty, i might later get another twenty with salt water that will most definatley house a mandarin goby, stocking? i wont be getting it soon though, ill just save this for later review :lol:
 
soory forgot the website

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3732+9883&pcatid=9883

this is where ill move the 20 gallon to the bottom part and then put the 55 on top!(well, hopefully)

ill see if i can get a pic up and running of where it will go (mind im buying the stand, plus an identical filter to the one the comes with the kit and the sand, fish and plants and decor( yes this is going to be the italian themed tank))
 
When it all comes down to it its your parents house and its there rules so they will do what they want so it really doesnt matter what we say. So in saying that I guess you'll just have to wait and see what happens at Christmas time. I just wouldnt get my hopes uo if I were you.
 
Just see what happens some people just don't get this hobby. If my daughter wants a tank of her own when she is older I would be so happy. I have to make deals with my husband to get tanks.

Tell your dad that fish keeping keeps you busy and you stay out of trouble. It also makes you happy . Tell them you will help pay for it any way you can.
 
I gotta go with snow on this one. Its a good idea. My kids brought home fish and a turtle and its up to me to take care of them (not that I mind I enjoy them) but is a lot of work!
 
i do most of the work when it comes to the pets, about the only thing i dont do on a regulr basis is to feed the dogs.

the trouble thing would work... if ever got into trouble in the first place, if anything theyll be against it because of my grades (which are still not bad 4As and 2B+, and one of the Bs is graded so it counts as an A!)

im also paing for everything except the actual tank kit which is 180$ no tax. (live food, actual fish, another filter, stand, plugs,)

the only time i waste my time is when 1. im online here and 2. asking him to get it for me lol

i guess ill just print my list and see what happens.

"its a holly jolly christmas, its a the best time of the year............."
 
its a bit early for me and im not sure i understand the question BUT if you were my son ( you are a son right?) and you showed reall enthusiasm for fishkeeping..well in theory i would like you to wait a little while to prove that you were indeed responsible enough and it wasn`t a "phase" and that it wouldnt be me left to look after them when you`d become fed up with them

i would suggest you channel your energy into proving yourself.. rather than hating your brother( least your parents know what you want without you going to the effort of telling them).. we all have them.. yes they are a pain, but they get fed up when ignored ;)

i hope you get what you want for christmas...tho you must appreciate why mum and dad maybe holding back.. its your room,byut their house.. they still pay the bills ( i swear i dont say that in real life :lol:)

i bet you will be pleasantly surprised at christmas ;)
shelagh xxxxx
 
yes i am a guy, and i do show lots of enthusiasm to fishkeeping, i dont even bother with the dogs anymore just my fih,parrot and snake. i have never as of yet lost a fish befre discovering all this stuff and i have kept in check with feedings and water changes. i also get paranoid when my mom uses aresols arund the fish (and parot). so i guess that sounds responsible?

and besides,it will make me so happy to have a big (IMO) tank! with all the wierd fishies i have planned for it and what their names are and everything right down to substrate, plants, water change sheduale, and gender pop! eve what ill feed them and when! *laughs manianically* :lol:
 
hello?

i gave him the list, he sighd and told why you put this?
 
Wow...

i was so focused on the rant part of this thread that i forgot the clarification! :X

final time ill be asking. 55 gallon standard lxwxh with 2 aqueon 55 gallon filters, black sand, lotsof live plants,and the following fish in order of when theyll be put in:

1 stripped raphael catfish
8 sterbai corys
either 6 red or 6 bosemani rainbows (which evr comes in first)
the other type of rainbow
1 hypselecara temporalis

ill be putting the chocolate in last as that way i can get everything right for him, hell be the most expensive fish i have paid for so far.


day by day my chances seem to increase IMO.
 
what? i find the pole quite interesting. but your are right to a degree so i guess i wont bump it unles something good pops up.
 
" don't bother with the dog any more"

Not cool did the dog come first? Now you are over it?

I agree with Shela she said it perfectly. I would like to hear your parents side of the story.
 

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