Happy friday all. This weekend I’ve some stuff that needs to be done.
I need to find a better way to cover the 70. I’d love another kraken lid but I still haven’t gotten or finalized placement of any powerheads. The small gyres I’m looking at shows in the ‘zon as a “frequently returned item.” And it’s mostly because an error code or the loud high pitch whine. Which, I can’t have that it’ll drive my dogs absolutely nuts and I can’t stand electrical whines. Anything else is just too high in price.
Oh and OIAIO messaged last week saying that this past Monday they would ship out the skimmer pump :) I was so worried I’d need to go another route. I’m looking forward to getting this going. For no other reason than to help with some oxygenation.
I may also get some socks for the sump. I’m using printed cups but the floss isn’t catching what needs caught. The display has a constant cloud with particulates. I can see em lol.
Sideshow Bob has been in the anemone when it opens even a little. At night it’s still solidly closed up but soon as we turn on light for coffee it starts to poke some little fingers out and Bob goes right for it lol. Selma stays in her barnacle.
Taxes came back and Hubbs said that since I was saving, and had to use what was saved up for grown up stuff (adulting isn’t fun sometimes but we need to eat and power lol) that it was mine. So I’m trying to decide what to do. It’s not a whole lot and I can’t do everything but here’s my options.
Option one: Go for broke and order the Eden I want. Pros- it’s an Eden. Cons- it’ll eat my finds and I’d still need to get a filter, substrate and decor. Plus it’s 18x18x18 and idk if that’s big enough for the macs. I may need to try for the 30
Option two: get the kraken lid and filter for the 10 gallon. Pros- it’s a kraken lid and canister filter/heater for the 10 gallon. Cons- I’m not sure if I want that exact filter and I’ve kinda gotten distracted looking. lol.
Option three: Find some wavemakers and a lid solution for the 70. Pros- finishing that setup. Cons- I’m still on the fence about everything I want/ need.
My issues are that it’s not a great large amount and I can’t do not one of these things. I do have the macs reserved for spring. Eden ships out March 31st. The 10 gallon is working, with the setup now. I do need a better lid and I did discover I could get a small kit and it would work just fine cause they’re not very jumpy. But what I have is working. The 70 does need wavemakers but I don’t think the lids quite a priority since the damsel isn’t jumpy either. I’m basically having it covered til she gets used to it.
I’m also irritated I missed the Waterbox sale. If y’all had about 500 what would you do in my situation?
All this gives me a headache. lol.
