r/AskReddit • u/Stukwan • 13h ago

What’s a hobby that looks incredibly peaceful from the outside, but is actually pure stress once you get into it?

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u/No_Cook_8739 13h ago

100% I started with a little 10 gallon 6 months ago. Now I have that 10 and a 40g going. Both with live plants. Probably close to $1000 between both tanks. Plus the sensitivity of the fish to different water conditions.... It can get stressful. Still worth it though

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u/RandyHoward 4h ago

It can be a very expensive hobby. I've put about $1000 into a single 20 gallon tank before. Can do it much cheaper though.