As a 19 year old who is also under the the "no more pets/tanks/living objects" rule. There are some things you should really consider. If you plan to go to post 2ndary school, be aware there is really no way to take a tank that size with you if you plan to go somewhere. It will be difficult finding an apartment too that is willing to allow such a large tank right off the bat. Also in post 2ndary school time can become an issue. I have all the time in world to work with my tanks in the summer, during school my 55, 20, 15, and 5 can become a bit too much. I'm normally only able to keep up with maintenance and feedings, they get very little attention other than that. Also college takes all my money anyway, so its not like I have much to get more fish
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I have a 40 gal glass critter cage and empty 20gal that are waiting for me to have time, room, and "permission" for more stuff. That won't come till I'm out of this house... I know though when I do leave I'm going to have even less time and money for more pets... Thats why I'm still here, IDK anywhere else I can get free rent, food, wifi, sat. TV, and kitties. When I move out I probably won't even own a TV
. My Mom kinda wants me to stay, my dad keeps hinting at wanting me out. A few weeks ago, he brought me home a used microwave for when I move out.... I've already claimed the Vacuum and a number of furnishings too! I do want to move out, I'm just not making enough right now to afford it
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) and work about 3 days. I still have time for a social life haha.
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