My parents aren't understanding

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
Wow you kids are lucky now days my battle went something like this...
Me: Can I have a fish tank...
Mom: ummm no, why would you even ask...
Me: Well, I would really like one...
Mom: Well then get a job...

And that's how I payed for all my tanks/fish ... wish I was a rich kid :(
 
^ thats how i got all my tanks. If it came out of my pocket they didnt care....it helps my first job was at a petstore though :D got everything for cheaper
 
dang it's pretty easy for me. My parent do like the fishes and got the go for the 150-180 that i will be purchasing soon.
 
Greez;4002790; said:
Wow you kids are lucky now days my battle went something like this...
Me: Can I have a fish tank...
Mom: ummm no, why would you even ask...
Me: Well, I would really like one...
Mom: Well then get a job...

And that's how I payed for all my tanks/fish ... wish I was a rich kid :(
Click to expand...

Ya i know, The only tank i got from my parents was when i was 12, i got a 20g with a screen lid and a metal stand. Now i have bought all of my tanks by working, live on my own with my girlfriend and I'm only 18, now when i tell my mom about the tanks she just shakes her head:grinno:, but she likes them.
 
Im 15 I work for all my stuff n my parents rnt too hapy with more then 30 gallns on thre floor....
 
My dad loved the tanks he would help me set them up with my mom screaming the whole time. That is until the 135 in my room blew a seal and flooded the second floor. Im gonna do the set the tank up while rents are at work. Should be interesting when they get home. LOL
 
My mom is great she makes sure I have almost everything I need
 
For me as a parent, it's not about being not understanding, but more about wanting to make sure that with each pet/fish that is added to the household, that it will be well taken care of...consistently. But it is true, each tank does have a beautiful quality that does grow on you...
 
I am having trouble feeling your pain. This is how it went for my most recent addition.

ME: I think I am going to set up another tank.
WIFE: *nothing* I gave her the boot years ago.
KIDS: Cool dad. Can we have saltwater this time?
ME: mmm.. OK

We now have saltwater.


I don't do this often, but to be fair to the ex wife fish tanks where one of the few things we did not argue much about. Including the 150 I cut a hole in the living room wall for and the 600 plywood build that took up an entire wall in the dining room.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
MonsterFishKeepers.com
Top Bottom