Aquariums are an addiction! Help is here!

rtbob · 05-20-2011, 05:25 AM

Okay, I'm sensing that some of you all are addicted to aquariums. This is a BAD THING!

I'm suggesting that like with everything else that is addictive a 12 step group be formed to help you all overcome your addiction.

I'm having trouble coming up with all the steps, maybe someone can help. Here's what I have so far.

Step 1: Send all your tanks and equipment to me.

Well that's all I have. The first step is the most important one however!

rtbob · 05-20-2011, 05:26 AM

Just came up with the second step for the Aquarium Abusers Anonymous 12 step group (you all have a name now)!

Like in all addictions "slips" are going to happen. A slip is when despite your best efforts you run out and buy a new aquarium or any aquarium related item. Don't feel bad, it is bound to happen.

I would actually encourage a slip or two as it will keep you growing in the program. Step two will take care of any/all of your slips.

Step Two: If you ever,ever,ever buy a aquarium or aquarium related item you MUST go back to step one.

Your welcome.

Do you all really need 12 steps? That pretty much covers it as far as I'm concerned.

jrman83 · 05-20-2011, 05:42 AM

I think you've had too much coffee this morning, lol.

rtbob · 05-20-2011, 05:43 AM

Barely into my second pot!

jrman83 · 05-20-2011, 05:53 AM

Exactly.....

majerah1 · 05-20-2011, 06:45 AM

Yes and as the other councelor,when you cannot reach rtbob,you may bring your tanks to me.

rtbob · 05-20-2011, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by majerah1

Yes and as the other councelor,when you cannot reach rtbob,you may bring your tanks to me.

Thank you ! It's nice to know that there is some one else out there who "cares" as much as I do about our members with this terrible disorder.

mec102778 · 05-20-2011, 07:01 AM

I'll be a co-founder Bob!

rtbob · 05-20-2011, 06:17 PM

Cmon people start sending us your stuff! Your suffering must end!

bolram · 05-20-2011, 06:22 PM

I'd like to put myself forward as the UK/Europe co-founder for all those abusers over here :p

rtbob · 05-20-2011, 06:32 PM

Okay, but thats enough staff. We need some members!

bolram · 05-20-2011, 06:34 PM

everyones a member they just dont know it yet

Rob72 · 05-20-2011, 06:45 PM

i no im a member of this group, got new plants today from gtm (GUY) and wentt o LFS and bought a new light today as well for the new aquarium, dont know what step im on but i no its either stuff for my truck or aquarium both cost alot but worth ever penny to me

bolram · 05-20-2011, 06:59 PM

the next stage of setting up your aquarium is to send it to one of us. We will gladly send you a email every year to share how well your aquarium is doing

Rob72 · 05-20-2011, 07:19 PM

i think, no i know i you all would be comming to my furnel if i did that after what i spent and put her though working on this lol

bolram · 05-20-2011, 07:22 PM

oh but you shouldnt worry i'll be sure to send you a pic or two as well, will be like it were there with you lol

rtbob · 05-20-2011, 07:32 PM

Picts? I'll video tape it for ya!

Rob72 · 05-20-2011, 07:46 PM

lol you would have to

bolram · 05-20-2011, 07:54 PM

ok i might push it a bit more and send you a cd with cheesy music and a slideshow of random photos of how good it looks with a video clip showing the fish from all angles :p

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rtbob rtbob's Photo Gallery Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 665 Name: rtbob Location: Austin, TX Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 230 Times Said "Thanks" 77 Times Was Thanked 188 Times in 155 Posts	Re: Aquariums are an addiction! Help is here! Just came up with the second step for the Aquarium Abusers Anonymous 12 step group (you all have a name now)! Like in all addictions "slips" are going to happen. A slip is when despite your best efforts you run out and buy a new aquarium or any aquarium related item. Don't feel bad, it is bound to happen. I would actually encourage a slip or two as it will keep you growing in the program. Step two will take care of any/all of your slips. Step Two: If you ever,ever,ever buy a aquarium or aquarium related item you MUST go back to step one. Your welcome. Do you all really need 12 steps? That pretty much covers it as far as I'm concerned. __________________ Do fish get thirsty? How to fishless cycle your aquarium http://www.aquariumforum.com/f66/fis...cle-15036.html Information on API FW test kit http://www.aquariumforum.com/f2/api-...ion-15347.html

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