How Many Tanks Is Too Many and Become a Chore?

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I'm feeling tired from medicating and running water changes. I need to vent a little cuz the hobby feels like a chore. I have five tanks running with the weekly water change schedule it is definitely no fun. It takes me 4 hours to do waterchanges in 5 tanks. 150, 125, 75, 20, 12. Should it take this long to do a water change? Do I have too many tanks and should I attempt to make things simple by downsizing?:popcorn::nilly:
 
Mr.Kiet;3393033; said:
Sell everything, add more money, and get a BIG one :)
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What's the point of getting a big one when all the fish I have cannot be kept in one tank.:ROFL: I like what I have but spending 4hrs a week doing waterchange does frustrate me.
 
You're complaining and I have 9 tanks and two ponds with more tanks and a pond still on their way.;) I spend more than four hours a week by the way.
 
I know how you feel.. I have 8 tanks atm up and running.. and need to up-size... with that being said I have a plan.. lol alot of my fish are "grow-outs" and I intend to break down the smaller tanks as I get larger ones. Takes me about 4 hours a week to do regular WC's filters ect... But thats also my "me" time on sundays. Or thats how I look at it. I also try and do random "5min" jobs dureing the week when I get the opportunity to cut down on my weekly "overhauls" It does help.

btw.. I also don't have a python.. I use 5 gallon buckets and a trusty old syphon... lol. It can be overwhelming.. and not always something I look forward too. But I also look at my fish.. and It's worth it. Particularly when my "more frindly" guys/gals are wanting my attentions when I walk into the room.
 
If it becomes a chore downsize or you will burn out on the hobby. I spend much more time on my tanks im running 7 currently and I enjoy them all and doing their maintenance is not particularly fun I make it as easy as possible (python , mag floats , not overfeeding)
 
Thank you everyone for your inputs. It does help to know I am not alone out there. I don't have a python but I do have 40ft of 1/2 inch hose that I use to do waterchange with. To refill I run the water straight off the garden hose then top it off with two gallon of hot water.

On top of my water change schedule I spend 1 hour a day chopping up shrimps and tilapia to feed these guys. That's 7 hours a week and add the hours of waterchange that is a total of 11 hours a week. I'll be converting them to pellets even if they wills starve to death. Work is too hectic right now and I cannot go on prepping food daily.
 
i have an idea... give me your 150 gal and ill give you my 55 gal :ROFL::ROFL:
its easier to change and the best part is.... it holds water!!! lol just messing. i would love to have the setup you have. i only have 2 tanks and it takes me about 1 hour to do everything necessary, even all the medications and chemicals that i need for my tanks.
 
That's why I rather keep a 1-ton fish than a ton of fish :D You're still single, and already "vent!" Imagine what happen when you need to take care of two kids :grinno:
 
jlnguyen74;3393108; said:
That's why I rather keep a 1-ton fish than a ton of fish :D You're still single, and already "vent!" Imagine what happen when you need to take care of two kids :grinno:
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I don't want kids right now or a marriage.:ROFL: My nephews are about the same age as your kids. When they're over here during my water change it would take 90mins longer than usual with the extra help.:ROFL: These fish are almost like my kids cuz I have to care for them unconditionally. I have thought about keeping 1 ton fish but I love community setups too much to switch to one ton fish. I think I need to ask Li to block me from viewing MFK Classfieds. I buy too many fish on impulse. My goal for 2009 was to break down the 12g and 20g but it has been running since 2008.:grinno:
 
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