snow can suck it

I call do-over on today. I tried to plumb in the UV sterilizer, but the fittings won't match my filter's tubing. I have the required adapters, but not the 2" scraps of large-diameter tube needed to patch them in. So I tried to re-install the filter, but the barb fittings on the lid were so tight, I straightened out a metal clip on the canister trying to swap the tubing back. Replacement clip kits cost $3 online. Shipping costs $20. I called Tropic Isle. They have the part. This means driving to Framingham.

This is a stupid hobby.

Maybe they'll have a nice nigrolineatus at the store. I've got room.