I've never had saltwater or freshwater fish but.....

[FoMoCo Master Tech]

You see, I have a habit of picking up random hobbies out of the blue. For example, I bought a sport bike one day without even knowing how to ride it (shamefully had to ask the salesperson to ride it home for me ). Anyway, not having an ounce of experience with any type of aquarium, I decided it would be fun to put together a FOWLR set up with my 8 month old daughter (she didn't help much). I googled and youtubed everything I could think of to help me get started. After about 2 weeks, I stumbled apoun this forum. I read as many sticky's and threads as my eyes could tolerate and then dove right in. My set up is now 10 weeks old or so, fully cycled, and I recently added my clean up crew. Although the tank is still young, this forum has provided me with the information, advise and confidence I needed to start and continue to enjoy this newfound hobby. I even cought my wife with her nose on the glass in the dark! I especially Want to thank Lee and Ninong for the wealth of information provided in these threads (so much in fact, I've never had to post a question). Now if I can only convince my wife that a 1000 gallon aquarium would be a " wise" investment.

[Parrothead]

You see, I have a habit of picking up random hobbies out of the blue. For example, I bought a sport bike one day without even knowing how to ride it (shamefully had to ask the salesperson to ride it home for me ). Anyway, not having an ounce of experience with any type of aquarium, I decided it would be fun to put together a FOWLR set up with my 8 month old daughter (she didn't help much). I googled and youtubed everything I could think of to help me get started. After about 2 weeks, I stumbled apoun this forum. I read as many sticky's and threads as my eyes could tolerate and then dove right in. My set up is now 10 weeks old or so, fully cycled, and I recently added my clean up crew. Although the tank is still young, this forum has provided me with the information, advise and confidence I needed to start and continue to enjoy this newfound hobby. I even cought my wife with her nose on the glass in the dark! I especially Want to thank Lee and Ninong for the wealth of information provided in these threads (so much in fact, I've never had to post a question). Now if I can only convince my wife that a 1000 gallon aquarium would be a " wise" investment.

Welcome to reeflands

Good Luck on convincing the wife that you need a 1000 gallon tank. it's taken me the better part of 15 years to convince my wife that when we move next year into a house with a slab that we can set up a 180 gallon tank. :eek3::eek3::eek3:

[leebca]

I'm glad you found us!

This is not a hobby to enter into with any kind of cavalier perspective. The lives of many marine life forms will be dependent upon the hobbyist. It can be a very expensive hobby too. A good hobbyist is a bit of plumber, electrician, physicist, biologist, and chemist.

To help get a perspective, I suggest you read this post to get a feel for what is involved: Setting Up a FOWLR Aquarium

[reeferguru]

Welcome to Reefland!
Glad you decided to get your feet wet and dive into the marine hobby(no pun intended, by the way-hahhahaa)!
The marine hobby can be very rewarding, entertaining, enjoyable and educational to say the least. Unfortunately, it can also be expensive and frustrating as well, but what hobby doesn't come with its pros and cons anyway?
I would continue to read as much as you can and also pay particular attention to water chemistry/parameters, husbandry and compatability requirements of anything you buy to help ya to be successful.
Good luck!

[FoMoCo Master Tech]

Thanks Lee. I have read that post many times as well as every other sticky (until I was blue in the face). Not knowing anything about fishkeeping or fish thriving techniques, I have learned so much from moderators and members alike. I think the most important information I received is that the only thing that happens quickly when setting up and maintaining a saltwater aquarium is problems. Although I "dove right in" to the hobby, I've researched first. This forum gave me the means and motivation to do things right and I'm greatfull. Thanks guys! Maybe ill post a few pics in a month or two when I accually have a couple of fish . Now I'm pretty sure a black tipped reef shark will thrive in a 75 gallon right (kidding of course)?

[FoMoCo Master Tech]

Welcome to reeflands

Good Luck on convincing the wife that you need a 1000 gallon tank. it's taken me the better part of 15 years to convince my wife that when we move next year into a house with a slab that we can set up a 180 gallon tank. :eek3::eek3::eek3:

Maybe I can dump a 1000 gallons of saltwater on the living room floor and simply explain to her that if we had the 1000 gallon aquarium, there would have been a better place to put the saltwater
On second thought... would it be believable if I bought one and simply told her "it followed me home. Can I keep it?" I guess I gotta keep brainstorming.

[Parrothead]

Maybe I can dump a 1000 gallons of saltwater on the living room floor and simply explain to her that if we had the 1000 gallon aquarium, there would have been a better place to put the saltwater
On second thought... would it be believable if I bought one and simply told her "it followed me home. Can I keep it?" I guess I gotta keep brainstorming.

YEP

Both those idea's equal either a divorce or the death penalty in Her court room

[FoMoCo Master Tech]

YEP

Both those idea's equal either a divorce or the death penalty in Her court room

You're probably right. Yet another good bit of advise from reef land and it's members!

[Parrothead]

Glad I could help

Keep studying and welcome to reeflands