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I can't stress this enough: BOOTY GRAB, BOOTY GRAB, BOOTY GRAB. Go to the Aquarium Forum:
http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/gaia-aquarium/f.393/
Look at the Forum Pulse at the top for threads that say "glowing" and visit them, then look on the first page of the "glowing" thread for the tank that says "BOOTY GRAB" on it (usually the first one). Click on it and the tank will open in a new window so that you can play the game.
You have one minute to catch as much gold as you can (and catch the power-ups and avoid the power-downs). If you get a really good game, you can make
at least 1000 gold. That's in ONE MINUTE.
3nodding Sometimes you might make as little as 100 gold or more than 2000! Average for me is usually anywhere from 700 - 1200 (give or take).
Sometimes you'll miss the game or the game might have the maximum number of players (34) already. If that happens, just go back to the aquarium forum and try again. This is THE BEST and easiest way to make the most gold in the shortest amount of time (without buying Gaia Cash).
You can also visit Booty Grab threads, such as the one in my signature, and watch for the tanks with games, but watching the Forum Pulse is the quickest way to hit paydirt.
Good luck!!
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