How do u support ur hobby?

[Shaun Sweeney]

Retired business owner trying to spend the kid's inheritance. This hobby is ideal for that task. The kids just grind their teeth whenever anyone mentions salt water aquariums.;Joyful

 

[RtomKinMad]

By the way, ICU RN and work as much OT as I can get usually 60-72 hrs/wk. All my coworkers know I’m working to get another fish/tank lol! My husband is in sales. I frequently tell him to go make some more money!

 

[User1]

I wish I had a cool super power like being a Nurse but alas I don't - although I did four years of consulting so my better half could quit her job and get her BSN and fulfill her dream of being a Nurse. Budget is how I support the hobby with two in college. With my recent upgrade it was all about tough choices and robbing Peter to pay Paul. For example I really wanted to use TBS rock but what I needed vs. cost I ended up going with dry Pukani. The money saved went to other areas of the tank so it balances out. Sure I regret not having the rock but in a year will I know the difference? In any case you get the idea.

Funny how we all say patience is key in this hobby. It is. Watching that new dry rock mature or small piece of coral grow is like watching paint dry, right? A year from now I'm sure I will be singing a different tune though.

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

I wish I had a cool super power like being a Nurse but alas I don't - although I did four years of consulting so my better half could quit her job and get her BSN and fulfill her dream of being a Nurse. Budget is how I support the hobby with two in college. With my recent upgrade it was all about tough choices and robbing Peter to pay Paul. For example I really wanted to use TBS rock but what I needed vs. cost I ended up going with dry Pukani. The money saved went to other areas of the tank so it balances out. Sure I regret not having the rock but in a year will I know the difference? In any case you get the idea.

Funny how we all say patience is key in this hobby. It is. Watching that new dry rock mature or small piece of coral grow is like watching paint dry, right? A year from now I'm sure I will be singing a different tune though.

That's a lot of patience

 

[HiddenReefer]

Own an advertising agency in South Africa - clients are fascinated by my nanos at work

 

[Servillius]

My wife tells me if I plan on buying another coral I’ll have to first purchase a pair of these.

 

[Zeal]

Inpatient Hospital Pharmacy Tech I specialize in compounding chemotherapy.

Currently also a full time student getting a degree in Oracle Database Administration(Anyone need an intern)

 

[xBritnix]

Full time college student. I run an eBay store on the side.

 

[Ronny Pena]

Veterinarian, looks like there are some more around. Also I started my own aquarium-related business, I import freshwater fish from USA (I'm in Dominican Republic) and supply some stores which are reluctant to getting the paperwork done. Just started supplying my national aquarium with high end freshwater fish. I'm also a retailer. Just 22 years old achieving some dreams.

So, technically I buy fish and corals with fish.



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[Don Lidtke]

Retired from the world of daemons and that should give you an idea of what computers are...

 

[Ronny Pena]

Actually working on the "new projects" department of an investment company settled in Dominican Republic. Soon will be focused on international sales and I'm planning to bring those big brands of aquarium-related products to Dominican Republic. Not a huge experience, just 22 years old...

So if you need a 22 yo Dominican partner you know how to reach me.

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[dougiefresh79]

I own a small IT company. Mainly network and server admin for a few local medical and dental offices.
Also do quite a bit of residential IT work (hardware and software).

I build custom gaming PCs on the side for some extra$$$

 

[Rockit]

Deputy sheriff.

 

[Cherub]

initial cost came from some money I made in stocks. the upkeep I just get credits at LFS for corals. I have 450 dollars in credit left at one shop and 300 at another lol

 

[Kmadden]

I run a 6 axis robot with a plasma torch attached to the end to burn holes in tank heads.

 

[mayanreefer71]

I work at an electronic assemblies warehouse. But to support my hobby, I've been doing installs and service calls on aquariums in my area.

 

[will2629]

Union sheet metal worker local 435

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[Katrina71]

We balance our hobby with buying 2nd hand and eating PBJ whenever we need equipment or want to add something.

 

[CuseReefer84]

Flipping tricks. This is one sick addiction.

 

[CuseReefer84]

Blood money, literally. We have a facility by us called biolife, and you can earn up to 70 bucks a week donating plasma. Twice a week for an hour. Been saving up and using that for alot of my big purchases. Otherwise I work for a general motors dealership in the parts department. And I do mechanical work on the side. I've rebuilt engines and transmissions and do all my own work. Except body work, never really got into that.

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