How are you spending money on this hobby as of Oct. 27th 2022? NO POLITICS!!!

[revhtree]

This is NOT a discussion about politics, politicians, parties the economy or anything else related to topics that make people fight! All comments associated to that will be deleted without reason sent and multiple infractions will sadly lead to a thread ban. Thank you!

All that because I want to ask you a question. I realize certain circumstances lead to how people spend money but I only want a simple answer please.

How are you spending money on this hobby as of Oct. 27th 2022? Is it buying as usual, not as often or bare necessities?

This is NOT a discussion about politics, politicians, parties the economy or anything else related to topics that make people fight! All comments associated to that will be deleted without reason sent and multiple infractions will sadly lead to a thread ban. Thank you!

 

[Jedi1199]

I have cut way back. Mostly due to I feel I just don't need anything else in my system. I have plenty of rocks, corals and fish.

As of now I am only buying what I need to keep it running as is. Food, salt ect.

Edit, before now, I was spending money like I was printing it in a back room. lol

 

[BZOFIQ]

I charge it to the card

I don't need much else for the new system so spending has nearly stopped. I've also grown thick skin to the bogus promotions and hype surrounding it. I buy what I need and no longer what is on sale.

 

[Tuan’s Reef]

Buying as usual for me. lol

 

[Troylee]

Trying to build/trade like I did back in the day to afford my addiction..

 

[Infinite Reef]

I've cut down on all purchases except for supplements to keep the tank running. Though I may spend some money soon as there are quite a few people leaving the hobby in my area so the deals are pretty good

 

[Nano sapiens]

Yup, buying as usual...which means not buying much at all

 

[DxMarinefish]

I have not bought anything for nearly a year now, mainly because I have most of what I need, tank is so stable and Corals are growing like crazy,
the only fish I would like to add will be be a pair of Skunk Tilefish.

 

[Gtinnel]

I’m still buying a few things but my hobby budget has dropped a lot recently. I never knew how much braces for two kids cost until earlier this month.

 

[dstockwell]

Since I'm still building I buy as I can.

 

[ying yang]

Guess thread started because cost off living " crisis" Nothing changed regarding my reef tank,will be buying stuff as needed and when get time and can remember need buy couple of pumps that sort off broke, for mixing salt and when can remember and actually get to lfs I like ( when can get lift as stopped driving few years ago ) and it's next to motorway so need car to get there,need buy some more corals as not bought any for months and had a few die,so nothing changed regarding spending for me.apart from stuff usually more expensive lately ^_^

 

[i cant think]

I probably won’t cut back but I don’t really spend much outside of the food as often. Sometimes I come back but I buy in bulk most of the time so if I buy acros, I’ll buy several at once and if I buy fish I tend to come back with something else (Whether that’s coral, another fish or an invert).

 

[killer2001]

I tell myself I'm being patient with new additions, but it's really just my wallet recovering.

 

[piranhaman00]

Inflation for me buying the cheap carbon

 

[Reefer_kano]

For now i have just about everything i need. But just as normal if anything comes up that i need...better said, i wnat lol

 

[Isaac Alves]

Really keeping my eyes out for deals. That BRS BOGO deal for RODI 7 stage was a steal.

 

[EugeneVan]

Everything doing well (fish and coral) and growing bigger in size in my 200 gal. No room to upgrade to a bigger tank or setup another tank. Too bad but I am saving money big time

 

[PR_nano]

I just been getting essentials but pick some new livestock this week. Also want to upgrade the tank, looking out for Black Friday deals if not spring of next year.

 

[mdb_talon]

I have cut way back. Mostly due to I feel I just don't need anything else in my system. I have plenty of rocks, corals and fish

Haha I envy you. I have a serious addiction problem. I stopped needing more long ago but I just keep adding tanks so then I need more....

 

[Devaji]

I am taking a 18 month break. sold my tanks and will start over when I get back from some traveling.