Dtronic
New member
My first salt water aquarium was 55 gallons about 25 years ago, when undergravel filters and canister filters were cutting edge. I was around 13-14 and kept the aquarium a couple years. I remember scrubbing my bleached coral when alge turned it green. The center of attention was my Emperor Angel. Over time he developed hole in the head disease and after he died that spelled the end to my hobby.
I kept near saltwater by joining the Navy for 4 years and then working for companies that rented jet skis and parasailingfor the next 15 years. The hurricanes we had here in 2004 changed my bohemian lifestyle. After several years I wandered into a bookstore and saw the latest issue of an aquarium mag and bought it. I couldn't believe all the changes in the hobby. It really shocked me.
After spending time on here I wanted to dive in and start up the hobby, but I really didn't know where to start, so I looked for a couple months and bought a set up 125 gallon system from the want ads. It wasn't in the best shape but I didn't want to jump in with both feet until I decided if this hobby was for me. After a couple months I bought some clowns and a couple tangs and found I still love keeping aquariums.
Then I discovered TOTM threads and I was blown away with what I saw. I still stare in awe at the SPS tanks that take my breath away. I knew I wanted a SPS tank, now I had to figure out how to get there.
After another month thinking, I knew my 125 would not be the best starting point for what I wanted. So I started looking. Finding the tank was the hardest part, taking months and months. I finally found one here on RC I liked, but it took more time to make sure it would work. Hopefully it will.
I also want to say thanks to the many people that answered my questions with great patience.
I kept near saltwater by joining the Navy for 4 years and then working for companies that rented jet skis and parasailingfor the next 15 years. The hurricanes we had here in 2004 changed my bohemian lifestyle. After several years I wandered into a bookstore and saw the latest issue of an aquarium mag and bought it. I couldn't believe all the changes in the hobby. It really shocked me.
After spending time on here I wanted to dive in and start up the hobby, but I really didn't know where to start, so I looked for a couple months and bought a set up 125 gallon system from the want ads. It wasn't in the best shape but I didn't want to jump in with both feet until I decided if this hobby was for me. After a couple months I bought some clowns and a couple tangs and found I still love keeping aquariums.
Then I discovered TOTM threads and I was blown away with what I saw. I still stare in awe at the SPS tanks that take my breath away. I knew I wanted a SPS tank, now I had to figure out how to get there.
After another month thinking, I knew my 125 would not be the best starting point for what I wanted. So I started looking. Finding the tank was the hardest part, taking months and months. I finally found one here on RC I liked, but it took more time to make sure it would work. Hopefully it will.
I also want to say thanks to the many people that answered my questions with great patience.
