back to the hobby after 40 years

baywindow · Jun 5, 2020

Yeah. I had a saltwater aquarium in the basement of my parents house in a small town in Sweden in the 80:s. Back then I don’t even think you could keep corals. But I had some beautiful fishes, an angel, a valentino puffer, blue tang.
Anyway decided some time ago, five years actually, that it is time again. I have a spot for an in-wall 320 liter as we say in europe. 90 gallons or so. So, I have been studying, watching videos, planning etc for some time. For some reason think it helps keep relaxed from a very stressful and challenging job. Offset difficult things with also difficult hobby. I just left planning stage to early building stage but nothing in water yet.

I have been lurking here but time to make an account I thought.

Fred2482 · Jun 5, 2020

Welcome!

andrewey · Jun 5, 2020

Welcome to Reef2Reef! I'd love to see your 320L in wall come together! You must have some stories to tell from running a tank in the 80s!

Gernader · Jun 5, 2020

Welcome to R2R!! Glad to have you back in the hobby!

BighohoReef · Jun 5, 2020

Welcome back to the hobby and welcome to R2R! So much has changed, yet so much has stayed the same!

boacvh · Jun 5, 2020

baywindow said:
Yeah. I had a saltwater aquarium in the basement of my parents house in a small town in Sweden in the 80:s. Back then I don’t even think you could keep corals. But I had some beautiful fishes, an angel, a valentino puffer, blue tang.
Anyway decided some time ago, five years actually, that it is time again. I have a spot for an in-wall 320 liter as we say in europe. 90 gallons or so. So, I have been studying, watching videos, planning etc for some time. For some reason think it helps keep relaxed from a very stressful and challenging job. Offset difficult things with also difficult hobby. I just left planning stage to early building stage but nothing in water yet.

I have been lurking here but time to make an account I thought.

Welcome back!
Look forward to some pictures!

Peace River · Jun 5, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!!

Bpfor3 · Jun 5, 2020

Welcome back. I got back in a year ago after about 15 years. So much more info. Good luck. I have thoroughly enjoyed it and my tank is AWESOME!

SaltyCupcake · Jun 5, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!

dbl · Jun 5, 2020

Welcome to R2R and your new reefing family and thanks for signing up.

Reeffraff · Jun 5, 2020

Welcome! Happy to have you join us.

Jimbhoy13 · Jun 5, 2020

baywindow said:
Yeah. I had a saltwater aquarium in the basement of my parents house in a small town in Sweden in the 80:s. Back then I don’t even think you could keep corals. But I had some beautiful fishes, an angel, a valentino puffer, blue tang.
Anyway decided some time ago, five years actually, that it is time again. I have a spot for an in-wall 320 liter as we say in europe. 90 gallons or so. So, I have been studying, watching videos, planning etc for some time. For some reason think it helps keep relaxed from a very stressful and challenging job. Offset difficult things with also difficult hobby. I just left planning stage to early building stage but nothing in water yet.

I have been lurking here but time to make an account I thought.

Welcome to R2R and back to the salty world. Lots of knowledgable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

Billldg · Jun 5, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!! Welcome back to the hobby!!!

fishguy242 · Jun 5, 2020

hi welcome back to the reef going to love it here!!
lots of fun/info/fun/help/fun....

charles watson · Jun 5, 2020

Welcome this is a great place to realize the changes to your hobby.

redstorm6 · Jun 5, 2020

Welcome back to the hobby!! Came back a year or so ago myself and a lot has changed! Best of luck friend.

Davidsim · Jun 5, 2020

baywindow said:
Yeah. I had a saltwater aquarium in the basement of my parents house in a small town in Sweden in the 80:s. Back then I don’t even think you could keep corals. But I had some beautiful fishes, an angel, a valentino puffer, blue tang.
Anyway decided some time ago, five years actually, that it is time again. I have a spot for an in-wall 320 liter as we say in europe. 90 gallons or so. So, I have been studying, watching videos, planning etc for some time. For some reason think it helps keep relaxed from a very stressful and challenging job. Offset difficult things with also difficult hobby. I just left planning stage to early building stage but nothing in water yet.

I have been lurking here but time to make an account I thought.

Good luck a great venture you will not regret