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Lemme tell you about my fishkeeping experience.

Elementary School

I won a goldfish and a painted fish bowl at a local museum fundraiser. It stayed in my grandmother's car while we went to a birthday party afterwards - she encouraged me to just leave it in the shadows. It was summer in south Mississippi, so it was in 90+ degrees in a closed car for 3 hours. She tried to revive it by blowing bubbles at it with a straw. It didn't work.

Its bowl survived, and I kept a few betta in it over the years. One of them jumped out the night we got him, which in retrospect, was probably the kindest death he could have had. Another jumped out and was found alive, but very dried out, on the carpet. Grandma tried to revive him too. It still didn't work.

Middle School

After several betta suicides, Mom suggested I get a tank with a lid. I got two. Meet the Dual Betta Hex. Oh boy. Where do I start?

• Yes, I used the gravel that came in them.
  
• No, I only sometimes used the godawful spiky plant. It uprooted itself too often for me to use it all the time. So oftentimes, my betta went bare-tanked.
  
• Yes, I had four bettas. One died after like a week, FOR SOME REASON. I removed the divider and patted myself on the back for Mr. Moomoo, the survivor, having such a big and comfy home.
  
• Yes, I cleaned it with dish soap... and again, patted myself on the back for taking such good care of my fish. They lasted SIX MONTHS. SIX WHOLE MONTHS! Betta are only supposed to live, like, two!
  
• Yes, I thought they were thrilled to see me. Really it's because I shook their tank until they "woke up". ^Oh ^^my ^^^God.
  
• Yes, I had dreams of being a rich woman one day and being able to afford a table-full of these torture chambers... after all, they stack and lock via ridges on the lids and bottoms, and what's better than four sick betta? That's right, a few dozen! (bleh)
  
  I also kept some fire-bellied salamanders in those contraptions. Poor things lasted maybe a month.
  
  High School
  
  I eventually saw the error of my ways in late middle/early high school and upgraded... to a 1 gallon tank, pretty much exactly like this. A vast improvement over two betta in half a gallon of water (why...) but still unheated, and the undergravel "filter" was a joke. I stopped using dish soap, more out of laziness than out of knowing you shouldn't, but sometimes was "nice" to my betta and gave the tank a good soapy scrub. I had a dwarf frog for exactly one night and returned it to PetSmart the next day for a full refund. At least this time, I had a proper silk plant instead of some fin-ripping monstrosity.
  
  College
  
  Enrolled in a marine biology program (because I love fish... yes, even though I didn't know jack about keeping them healthy) I went all-out and had an 8 and 5 gallon tank, properly equipped, filtered, heated, and maintained, for pretty much just betta. One of my betta lasted two years, got visibly sick one day and nothing I did helped him. He slowly petered out on the bottom of his tank over a month. The other lasted nearly 5 years, 2 of which were in my inexperienced and not-really-caring mom's care (I had an unexpected cross-country move) where the tank got cleaned once a year when I'd come home to visit.
  
  Graduate School
  
  Right now, I have a Fluval Spec V here beside me that's getting a dry-start dwarf baby tear carpet planted tomorrow. And its planned livestock? A betta. In a nano freshwater tank, they're all that really thrill me. Keep your scarlet badis, keep your red cherry shrimp, keep your rasboras, betta are my jam.
  
  Maybe I'm overcompensating?
  
  TL;DR: Betta holocaust. I got better.

Thanks so much. He is really struggling emotionally as well as logistically but he says it’s all worth it. He’s been phenomenal through everything. We are soulmates and although we only got a few months together as a couple, we’ve made it count with many great memories. I’m amazed to think that my final months have been my happiest. Only he could have made that happen. He’s an exceptional person.

Thank you for thinking of us tomorrow :) the ceremony will be at noon pacific time or 3 your time. We will be exchanging vows and rings (like this: rings ) in fancy dress, feeding the local ducks, performing a sand ceremony wherein we and our guests pour different colors of sand into a container like this: sand vase , drinking sparkling cider and eating cheese plates and red velvet cake, and finally giving away each rose from my bouquet at the grocery store across the street. About once a month I buy a dozen roses and give them away to strangers. I really get a kick out of it :) It’s going to be a beautiful day no matter what happens, though, because it will be with my soulmate. :)

Yay house!! We're still renting, but we just moved into a mobile home from living in a tiny little townhouse in March. The space increase is like... whoa. It's a whole different world not sharing walls with anyone, so congratulations! Yaaaay assets!

So, I'm actually going to list a few a lot, because I love decorating and it gives me an excuse to play house AND randomly browse Amazon! I played a lot of Sims just for the decorating part as a kid.

Also I get to play around with that Amazon Scout style explorer thing now, yippie! These are not all things that I want or have, obviously, I'm just killing time on Amazon.

Wall hangings and artwork:

• Rope wall hanging White/Blue Ombre ~$40.00
  
• Rope wall hanging Blue $29.99
  
• Rope wall hanging Grey #1 $27.99
  
• Rope wall hanging Grey #2 $27.99
  
  (Can you tell I'm into rope wall hangings right now?)
  
  
• Birch Trees in Blue Water 3 Panel Canvas Prints $49.99
  
• Old French Nature Illustration Posters (Set of 6) $34.99
  
• Blue "glass-like" Flower Canvas Prints (Set of 4)
  
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  Vases and planters
  
  
• :Pink and sand succulent pot (Pack of 4) $19.93
  
• Blue glass vase $39.99
  
• Blue and clear ombre glass vase $27.74
  
• Violet Glass Vase $39.99
  
  Rugs
  
  
• :Oriental Vintage Style Blue Mandala Rug 4'x6'
  
• Grey, Blue, White Contemporary Floral Rug 5'3"x7'3"
  
  Bathroom decor:
  
  
• Violet Watercolor Flower Shower Curtain $39.95
  
• Violet Acrylic Bathroom set $36.99
  
  I hope you enjoy it because I've had fun!!
  
  Edit: Formatting
  
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Cheap is my budget too, so I feel ya!

Ok, if you're feeling DIY, you could do buy some cauldrons and make some flowers out of plastic bottles or netting and tea lights and spray paint them to match your theme.

Another DIY project could be painted mason jars with tea lights inside, or with some of the DIY flowers from above inside.

If you're not a DIY person (completely understandable. I love DIY stuff but I suck at actually making it), You could go simpler and get a nice container and fill it with black and purple stones! I also love these purple tea lights for additional decoration :)

For a no-work-at-all feel, you could just get super cute [premade centerpieces] (http://www.amazon.com/Elegance-PURPLE-Jelly-BeadZ%C2%AE-pearls/dp/B00ANVOX2W/ref=sr_1_22?ie=UTF8&qid=1404828967&sr=8-22&keywords=black+and+purple+centerpieces)!

Sorry if this is way more info than you wanted. I'm also wedding planning, so I have a metric shit ton of ideas :) Again: CONGRATULATIONS! :D

Oh oh oh! Yay thanks for helping!

I am planning to DIY 12 centerpieces. I have 20" pilsner vases like these, and enough glass beads to fill them up as much as 15".

This is my inspiration look, except I plan to use glass bead fillers instead of curly willow. I plan to order Costco callas.

My plan is to arrange them in the hotel room the night before the wedding, then just move them downstairs to the ballroom the morning of. Am I overlooking anything? This shouldn't take too long right, if say 6 people help? If I order the callas to arrive on Thurs, arrange on Fri, will they survive through Saturday evening?

Morthy demands:

Item which would most make you seem like an old posh Englishman: $10 & Under List

Most "oh god, I would never be seen with this in public" looking item: $20 & under

Most phallic looking item: $20 & under

Akeleie demands:

Most geeky item: $20 & under

Item which would most help you achieve a goal: Workout stuff

Best item to bring to a deserted island:: $10 & under

Thanks for the contest!!! :)

I wouldn't worry too much. Put some nice tires on it, save the rest in case something breaks. Make some saddlebags, keeping the weight low helps a lot. I use dry bags like these https://www.amazon.com/Waterproof-Odyssey-Shoulder-Smartphone-Guaranteed/dp/B015EM5TBS/ref=sr_1_16?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1464818186&sr=1-16&keywords=dry+bags

. Not only do you have nice dry gear but air bags to protect your panels.

Running full throttle in my opinion is not a big deal. As long as it's not over heating you are good to go.

Wow, thanks! My roommate got it from a friend who bought it from a garage sale. Neither of them ever knew what it was and he’s had it for years! Solved! Flower Aquarium

Ah yikes looks like I have a lot to learn! What’s the smallest size tank for red cherry shrimp?
This right here is my main inspiration, and it’s kind of the look I’m going for, I might put more hardscape/plants:
https://youtu.be/NbOrGRhfdL0

I’ll have to find a bowl somewhere. These are my options:
https://www.amazon.com/Decorative-Centerpiece-Wedding-Royal-Imports/dp/B078YYH5ZZ/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_201_bs_lp_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=3JSFVKWCPHD8530NHDNJ&th=1&psc=1 (1.74g) not sure if I’d even put shrimp in here, it’s pretty small
https://www.amazon.com/CYS-GBB107-Handblown-Glass-Bubble/dp/B01DNHBC8K (7g)
http://canada.michaels.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-MichaelsCanada-Site/en_CA/Product-Show?pid=10180138&cgid= (3.5g)

There’s a few more and I have to check in stores near me, too.

I know, I was so surprised about dollar tree but it was an awesome cheap find!! Here is the Amazon one I got. It will be the shortest in the set of 3, it’s 6 inches tall:

https://www.amazon.com/Libbey-Cylinder-Vase-6-Inch-Clear/dp/B004ZK777A

One of these vases that I found at Goodwill and this tutorial for how to make the twine hanging portion. I love to see the root systems, so whenever I find a plant that thrives in water I make another one. It's quite lovely when the light shines through them.

That’s a cool idea! You could grab a few clear glass vases that fit the plant stand and use them to hold your stash so they won’t fall. Also, Ginger is adorable!!

Sure! I got a few different styles of vases. 2 from Amazon and 2 more from quick candles.

Glass Bud Vase, Angular Bottle, 2.25 in. wide x 3 in, Clear, 12 pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018F5JD40/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_sJuUBb78EZE3T

Glassnow C6054-N Roma Glass Bottle, 8.5 oz, Clear, 12 Pieces https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018F5J6P6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_RKuUBbK0C0F62

https://quickcandles.com/richland-glass-bud-vase-clear-teardrop-set-of-36.html

https://quickcandles.com/eastland-pinched-bud-vase-3-5-set-of-12.html

Marston !!!

please tell me you still use a landline! Pleassseeee

I love lamp

salt n peppa's here

vase to match the lamp!

This is so much fun!

Yes, seriously. An empty bottle as a decoration is harmless and legal.

A vodka bottle vase could quite plausibly have been:

• purchased as a vase
  
• received as a gift
  
• made from an old bottle legally consumed by the 17–20 year-old
  
  • on private property with their parents or grandparents in Massachusetts
    
  • in a different jurisdiction with a lower drinking age and then legally brought to Massachusetts
    
    So, yes, why are 18-, 19-, and 20-year-olds not allowed to have liquor bottles?

What shape are you looking for/what's your budget per piece? I painted these with alcohol ink, very easy to work with and cute!

These are honestly really cool when done right

A tall cylinder glass vase for the duckies. like this one

(Please note that link is for a set of 12. I just liked the pic to convey the idea. Otherwise these glass vases are much cheaper. You can find them at hobbylobby, target, Marshall’s, tjmax, Walmart,etc for like $8-10.

yeah it would be really nice cast in resin though, or if you could get a glass blower to mold a bowl that conforms to the shape like this

Thanks! It's actually this bowl off of amazon

Bubble Bowl - Large Size. Hand Blown Glass, Not Machine Made (Pack of 1 pc) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0068NZVIY/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_BYfZAbXA7XTH0

I got mine from Amazon and Kirkland’s!
Wait until they go on sale... here’s what I bought and was able to sell on FB Marketplace

25% Off Sale Now
https://www.kirklands.com/product/Home-Decor-Pillows/Candle-Holders-Lanterns/Candle-Holders/Rose-Gold-Crackle-Glass-Charismas-Set-of-3/pc/2284/c/2322/sc/2679/198082.uts

Amazon Home Essentials Mercury Chocolate Hurricanes Candle Holders, Set of 3 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0056IPLGY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3DkADbHVHV3FP

Volens Gold Votive Candle Holders Bulk, Mercury Glass Tealight Candle Holder Set of 72 for Wedding Decor and Home Decor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F5JBM3B/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_jFkADbS8YNWSK

Libbey Cylinder Vases, 8.75-inch, Set of 12 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WDQCMU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_KGkADbFMK5JJ6

probably like this.

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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0068NZVIY/ref=psdc_3745451_t1_B008NUPYB4