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I realised I have been spending way too much money on items I don’t really use or need that often. I always get distracted whenever I go shopping, instead of only planning to buy soap, I bought a certain cute hair accessory which I ended up regretting for spending money on since I don’t really need it in the long run. Whenever there’s sales I also ended up buying clothes I didn’t really like. During New Year’s Eve my family will have this spring cleaning where we do full house cleaning and throwing away things we don’t really need. Shockingly I ended up throwing away tons of stuffs which added up to more than $500. All of those items were cheap, it ranges from $2 to $10. I was disappointed with my useless unnecessary spending. I could have save those money for something more important like travelling, donation to those in need, paying the bills. I decided to become a minimalist at 20, I always have a habit of only buying essential items without feeling the urge to buy new things unless I really need it.

Up till now at 24, I never throw away any items which was a big improvement. It’s not easy but it can be done, it’s all about self control and discipline. It’s not about throwing all of your things, it’s about being contented with what you have rather than get upset about what you don’t have. If you find some items you didn’t want to use either donate it or throw it away. If it’s in excellent condition you can sell them too. Whenever I was attracted to something “fancy” I ask myself these 4 questions:

1: Do I really need it?

2: Am I buying it to impress others or for myself?

3: is it worth the money spend?

4: how often will I really use it? (This is the most important)

I understand it’s not easy to go from someone who has tons of items to a minimalist but I managed to become a minimalist, I became more relaxed, happy, less chores to do and it makes cleaning much easier.

What are your experiences with them, or do you know of anyone who has had one, and do you have any tips and recommendations?

I've had fish bowls and small freshwater aquariums but never a saltwater one.
My husband has always wanted one, and we might invest in one.
He's responsible and cleaning the tank won't be a problem.
I have chronic moving-nightmare dreams, but realistically we will probably be staying in this apartment for years (we hope) and so moving a tank is not a problem right now.

I'm in a rental apartment. Have contacted the property management firm and am still waiting to hear back from them whether they will allow it. He obviously forgot again. Have to email him again. But they just raised our rent so we're more likely to get the tank now.
I do have renter's insurance, in case of damage (although I don't know if aquariums are covered. Have to check that later.)

One time, we were sitting there in the living room watching TV and out of nowhere, our glass aquarium just came apart and the water and fish went everywhere. Really strange. I distinctly remember it was a very standard, basic, aquarium. I paid $9.95 or $19.95 for it from Petco or Petsmart, if you're familiar with those stores in the U. S.
So since I know that can happen, I'm concerned about getting a tank. It was just a normal tank.
And we've experienced a massive flood in our building so water is definitely on the brain. It's a bit of a risk.

The reason we want saltwater is for the different fish species. Been down the other road before. Want more colourful this time. Big and colourful. Lots of coral and types of fish.

P. S. I don't like purple. Why are so many search results for 'saltwater aquarium' coming up purple?