where i got my inpiration THREAD!..

Had to fill a space under the staircase in my condo. I was going to turn it into storage space but decided to put in a tank. I though about freshwater first, used to have when I was a kid. Decided on saltwater because I like the "colors" of the fish better. Didn't know what the heck I was getting myself into or what I was doing even & the tank was a 110g tall. That was years ago though. I made lots of mistakes.....was it worth it? NO!! But here I am.

 

Went to Cozumel on a 10 day vacation. Learned how to dive down there and was certified in the #1 ranked dive center world wide (PADI). I've been itching to get down there again and dive more. My saltwater tank has been an attempt to bring a little of what I saw home with me.

 

lol me, guy at work had a 30g tank he was sellign cheap so I got it, never got it up and running. Stumbled across 3reef and well we can just say mother of god what did I begin. Found a local guy selling his complete 65g setup and well thats were I am now. I love but hate it at the same time cuz now im in the process of upgrading to a much larger tank. God I love this hobby and thats a beastly arse reef you were standing in front of.

 

Started diving around 10 yrs ago wanted a tank but funds were tight. Dive buddies moved away so I stopped. I have always liked tanks and had a few FW tanks but I got bored with them, Not as intresting as SW. so I tore my FW tank down and have spent alot of $$$$$ on my SW tank. My entire family loves it. We will drive 2 hrs one way on weekends going to different FS's and looking for new ones just to look at the eyecandy LOL. Most of the time we come back with something

 

My first job was in a feed store. Heavy lifting, sweeping, and keeping the wall of freshwater tanks clean. I started up a freshwater tank myself. Then several more. I was afraid to start a reef tank, but my wife got tired of the boring old freshwater stuff. The tank was an anniversary present. I doubt I will ever go back.

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