How long have you been in the hobby?

FishSticks05 · Apr 5, 2012

Started my first 30g sw aquarium at 20 years old..its been 7 years now owning my original 30g tank, and now starting up my new rimless 60g cube.

BarbH · Apr 5, 2012

Just starting my first sw tank, but have had fw tanks and fish on and off over the past 20 years although really started learning what I needed to do to have a healthy tank about a year ago.

fish doctor · Apr 5, 2012

have been keeping fish since 1961 and salt and corals since 1978
had flower pot corals breeding under sunlight and 150 outdoor spot lamps in 1985
seen the reef hobby grow from day one

bjledbetter · Apr 5, 2012

Ive had freshwater tanks and ponds sense i was 8 and im 23 now. Always wanted saltwater but parents said no it was too expensive. But now i am doing it on my own and had a saltwater tank for a little over two years now

jbsmurf · Apr 5, 2012

Ive been in and out of the hobby a couple times but I always end up coming back!

skinz78 · Apr 5, 2012

Fifteen years for me.

Madreef · Apr 5, 2012

I started this hobby when I was born! Lol, but my dad was an angelfish breeder so I grew up having my own tanks. When I was 10, I started to get into salt water. I had to keep it simple because I didn't have the money for a big reef tank. Now I'm 25 and have been a sps addict for over 8 years. I hope in a few more years I'll have an aquarium big enough to enjoy from the inside!

Poseidon · Apr 5, 2012

I had a saltwater tank running in one form or another for almost 20 years continuously, then took a break in 2009 and I am working my way back in!

robinreefer · Apr 5, 2012

Tried a 20 gallon in 1985,got frustrated and broke it down,was too young for the work required.Bought a 55gal in 1992,fish only.Stopped that one due to a fire.Went to a 20 gal in 2000,got so addicted that I have worked my way up to a 75 gal mixed tank.The upgrading is never done.I absolutely love it!Have the Bio classes from local high school come to check it out during the Ocean section.I get such a kick from sharing with an amazing group of young people.Each year,with the new students,I see so much excitement on their faces!It is truly priceless.