Would You Still Enjoy the Hobby as much having tanks in the Garage?

Mine is in the garage and love it. No room in the house for this big boy. There are tons of people on here with tanks in garages.

I'd like, put a TV or computer in there or something too. That way you can spend more time there doing other things (a hobby maybe?) and still be around your fish. My 2 cents, from somebody who will likely never own a garage. (NYC ftl!)

I dont think I would. I love my fish because they are in my bed room (currently) So have my tv and computer and desk for studying... So yeah, but once I move out It will be back inthe living room (had to move home for last year of school, ran outa money haha)

Do it ! Coming from a family man ,I love my garage it's one place my wife doesn't really like and I don't allow my toddler out there yet .

beckles55 said:

Do it ! Coming from a family man ,I love my garage it's one place my wife doesn't really like and I don't allow my toddler out there yet .

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Man caves as basements

CanadianKeeper said:

Man caves as basements

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+1 I love having my tank in my basement


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Pros:
In the event of tank failure, you probably aren't looking at thousand of dollars worth of damage.
Time spent checking on tank will likely be much more serene, away from the hustle and bustle (wife and kids) in the house.
Cons:
Less likely to catch issues (ie- heater failure or leaks) as quickly.
Not being able to appreciate the tank while in the house.

I have my tank in a detached pool room and I really like the fact that it's not in my house. I don't worry about it failing (if the thing blows out, I don't really care, since the water damager will not affect my home). I also find that when I do take the time to go out to feed or just check on the tank, I enjoy it much more...it's a serene getaway from the TV, roommate, etc.

I say go for it.

To answer your questions: No wife, no kids and I spend on average 30 to 60 minutes per day checking out or working on the tank.

Absolutely - probably more!

I converted half of our detached 2.5-car garage in California to a fishroom... which allowed me to get more tanks, simplify maintenance (auto-water-changing system) and really take fishkeeping to the next level. My last two places have had basement fishrooms, which are also preferable (to me at least) to having tanks all over the house...

Matt

honestly it wouldnt matter to me but as long as im with the fish of my choice. you should always make a visit to your monsters adleast once a day. There like little kids!!!