Hi there. My name's Peter, and I'm hoping to become a member of CTARS.
Call this an introduction of sorts: while I've had a couple of tanks in the past (10 gallons and a BC14) and have tried a variety of different fish, I currently don't have a tank set up due to financial and place constraints. I am, however, trying to learn as much as I can from literature (and hopefully real people from the club) before I'm able to set up another tank, which will likely be much bigger than previous attempts.
But on to the point of this thread. Since I don't have a tank, I can only enjoy them in aquarium stores. So the other day, I visited Aquatic Wildlife in Manchester, and I was stunned by their variety of livestock. Particularly, they have a massive FOWLR built into a wall, and I spent some time watching the fish, which ranged in size from a cherub pygmy angel to a vlamingii tank.
It was fascinating watching all the various types of fish move about the tank, and I felt an appreciation for all of them--something which I haven't had in the past. I felt an urge to want to start up a tank again, try something new, though obviously I couldn't. I still fight over whether I want to try corals again or just give it up for an FOWLR. It's hard to resist wanting to learn more aobut fish and own different types when they're right in your face. I really felt my inner aquarist glow while watching all the fish, if that makes any sense.
So here's a question for CTARS people: what inspires you in the saltwater aquarium hobby? Certain tanks, fish, or corals? What makes you want to be a part of the hobby?
And, well, it's nice to meet you all, and I hope to do so in person at this month's meeting.
Call this an introduction of sorts: while I've had a couple of tanks in the past (10 gallons and a BC14) and have tried a variety of different fish, I currently don't have a tank set up due to financial and place constraints. I am, however, trying to learn as much as I can from literature (and hopefully real people from the club) before I'm able to set up another tank, which will likely be much bigger than previous attempts.
But on to the point of this thread. Since I don't have a tank, I can only enjoy them in aquarium stores. So the other day, I visited Aquatic Wildlife in Manchester, and I was stunned by their variety of livestock. Particularly, they have a massive FOWLR built into a wall, and I spent some time watching the fish, which ranged in size from a cherub pygmy angel to a vlamingii tank.
It was fascinating watching all the various types of fish move about the tank, and I felt an appreciation for all of them--something which I haven't had in the past. I felt an urge to want to start up a tank again, try something new, though obviously I couldn't. I still fight over whether I want to try corals again or just give it up for an FOWLR. It's hard to resist wanting to learn more aobut fish and own different types when they're right in your face. I really felt my inner aquarist glow while watching all the fish, if that makes any sense.
So here's a question for CTARS people: what inspires you in the saltwater aquarium hobby? Certain tanks, fish, or corals? What makes you want to be a part of the hobby?
And, well, it's nice to meet you all, and I hope to do so in person at this month's meeting.