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I have a small cubic reef fish tank, which I think would brighten up my dorm room significantly and just give me something to do whilst I'm there. It would simply sit on the desk and not bother a soul.
Obviously the majority of UK universitiy accomodation doesn't allow any pets, no matter the size, but I've heard stories of people simply throwing clothes over or hiding tanks / vivariums such as mine, and the staff aren't bothered as long as your shower etc is working.Worst case scenario I'd be able to bag my fish to hide them & it'd simply be a tank with water and corals, which I guess class as plants.Would this bother them? Do some accomodations give more leeway than others? Or is it not even worth attempting?
Obviously the majority of UK universitiy accomodation doesn't allow any pets, no matter the size, but I've heard stories of people simply throwing clothes over or hiding tanks / vivariums such as mine, and the staff aren't bothered as long as your shower etc is working.Worst case scenario I'd be able to bag my fish to hide them & it'd simply be a tank with water and corals, which I guess class as plants.Would this bother them? Do some accomodations give more leeway than others? Or is it not even worth attempting?
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I have a small cubic reef fish tank, which I think would brighten up my dorm room significantly and just give me something to do whilst I'm there. It would simply sit on the desk and not bother a soul.
Obviously the majority of UK universitiy accomodation doesn't allow any pets, no matter the size, but I've heard stories of people simply throwing clothes over or hiding tanks / vivariums such as mine, and the staff aren't bothered as long as your shower etc is working.Worst case scenario I'd be able to bag my fish to hide them & it'd simply be a tank with water and corals, which I guess class as plants.Would this bother them? Do some accomodations give more leeway than others? Or is it not even worth attempting?
I have a small cubic reef fish tank, which I think would brighten up my dorm room significantly and just give me something to do whilst I'm there. It would simply sit on the desk and not bother a soul.
Obviously the majority of UK universitiy accomodation doesn't allow any pets, no matter the size, but I've heard stories of people simply throwing clothes over or hiding tanks / vivariums such as mine, and the staff aren't bothered as long as your shower etc is working.Worst case scenario I'd be able to bag my fish to hide them & it'd simply be a tank with water and corals, which I guess class as plants.Would this bother them? Do some accomodations give more leeway than others? Or is it not even worth attempting?
I would actually ask your accommodation about this, as a fish tank wouldn't harm anything or cause much damage or nuisance to your halls, if you really were intent on bringing it to uni.
However, do remember that you will go home during the holidays and it will be an extra thing to lug back, and this probably isn't possible on the train. It's also another cost for you to maintain and budget for at uni. Also, any damage may affect you receiving all your deposit back.
I would personally leave it at home so I didn't have to bother about the hassle and cost. There are plenty of other ways to decorate your room. You could always take some corals that you put in a fish tank to decorate your room if you love marine life. The range, home bargains, dunelm, Primark, b&M, Matalan, etc... that have nice cheaper decorations for your room that will take up less room on your desk. This space you will need to work and have room for your uni stuff.
I hope this helps!
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Hi!
I would actually ask your accommodation about this, as a fish tank wouldn't harm anything or cause much damage or nuisance to your halls, if you really were intent on bringing it to uni.
However, do remember that you will go home during the holidays and it will be an extra thing to lug back, and this probably isn't possible on the train. It's also another cost for you to maintain and budget for at uni. Also, any damage may affect you receiving all your deposit back.
I would personally leave it at home so I didn't have to bother about the hassle and cost. There are plenty of other ways to decorate your room. You could always take some corals that you put in a fish tank to decorate your room if you love marine life. The range, home bargains, dunelm, Primark, b&M, Matalan, etc... that have nice cheaper decorations for your room that will take up less room on your desk. This space you will need to work and have room for your uni stuff.
I hope this helps!
Best wishes
Chloe - Official Student Rep
Hi!
I would actually ask your accommodation about this, as a fish tank wouldn't harm anything or cause much damage or nuisance to your halls, if you really were intent on bringing it to uni.
However, do remember that you will go home during the holidays and it will be an extra thing to lug back, and this probably isn't possible on the train. It's also another cost for you to maintain and budget for at uni. Also, any damage may affect you receiving all your deposit back.
I would personally leave it at home so I didn't have to bother about the hassle and cost. There are plenty of other ways to decorate your room. You could always take some corals that you put in a fish tank to decorate your room if you love marine life. The range, home bargains, dunelm, Primark, b&M, Matalan, etc... that have nice cheaper decorations for your room that will take up less room on your desk. This space you will need to work and have room for your uni stuff.
I hope this helps!
Best wishes
Chloe - Official Student Rep
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I have a small cubic reef fish tank, which I think would brighten up my dorm room significantly and just give me something to do whilst I'm there. It would simply sit on the desk and not bother a soul.
Obviously the majority of UK universitiy accomodation doesn't allow any pets, no matter the size, but I've heard stories of people simply throwing clothes over or hiding tanks / vivariums such as mine, and the staff aren't bothered as long as your shower etc is working.Worst case scenario I'd be able to bag my fish to hide them & it'd simply be a tank with water and corals, which I guess class as plants.Would this bother them? Do some accomodations give more leeway than others? Or is it not even worth attempting?
I have a small cubic reef fish tank, which I think would brighten up my dorm room significantly and just give me something to do whilst I'm there. It would simply sit on the desk and not bother a soul.
Obviously the majority of UK universitiy accomodation doesn't allow any pets, no matter the size, but I've heard stories of people simply throwing clothes over or hiding tanks / vivariums such as mine, and the staff aren't bothered as long as your shower etc is working.Worst case scenario I'd be able to bag my fish to hide them & it'd simply be a tank with water and corals, which I guess class as plants.Would this bother them? Do some accomodations give more leeway than others? Or is it not even worth attempting?
Halls generally are very small, I don’t think most rooms would be suitable.
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If they say no, I would still bring ur fish friend if I was you
I once had a fish and if he were still alive, I would definitely bring him
RIP Blackie
I once had a fish and if he were still alive, I would definitely bring him
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You’d probably find private accommodation easier with this sort of thing.
Halls generally are very small, I don’t think most rooms would be suitable.
You’d probably find private accommodation easier with this sort of thing.
Halls generally are very small, I don’t think most rooms would be suitable.
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I’d be more concerned that you would stress your fish out by bagging and transporting them regularly.
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