I'm new here. Hi.
My name is David, and I work at an lfs in Plano, TX. I have adored all things reef since I was about 5, and would endlessly watch a vhs we had on the Great Barrier Reef. I'm currently (sadly) between reef tanks, but should be setting a new one up soon. Employee discounts ftw.
I am by no means an expert on anything. I'm still on the beginning end of the learning curve. That being said, I'm planning on grad school in Marine bio in a couple years, once my wife finishes her degree here. Central Texas, while remarkably good for the hobby, is not particularly good for studying the ocean, not having one particularly handy.
Not looking for anything in particular from this forum, but I figured I might as well take a look. Collective knowledge is a pretty awesome thing.
In closing, an ode, to the inspiration for my SN (Yes I know they are not reef safe)
My name is David, and I work at an lfs in Plano, TX. I have adored all things reef since I was about 5, and would endlessly watch a vhs we had on the Great Barrier Reef. I'm currently (sadly) between reef tanks, but should be setting a new one up soon. Employee discounts ftw.
I am by no means an expert on anything. I'm still on the beginning end of the learning curve. That being said, I'm planning on grad school in Marine bio in a couple years, once my wife finishes her degree here. Central Texas, while remarkably good for the hobby, is not particularly good for studying the ocean, not having one particularly handy.
Not looking for anything in particular from this forum, but I figured I might as well take a look. Collective knowledge is a pretty awesome thing.
In closing, an ode, to the inspiration for my SN (Yes I know they are not reef safe)
An Ode to the Toadfish
The adage goes
“There are many fish in the sea”
The aquarist knows
That some are not worth it to see.
It’s often guessed
Of all the fish that none would wish,
Topping that list
Is the bottom dwelling toad fish
Lumpy faced
With pointy spines along its back
Venom laced
A fish few people feel they lack
Living within
Rocks and rubble lining the shore
A can of tin
Makes a home; they wish not for more
The toadfish knows
There isn’t much it really needs
In quiet repose
It’s toothy death within the weeds
Colorful wrasse
Anthias or angelfish queens
Many will pass
The toadfish in favor of these
But as for me
I’ve found a place in my heart
It has the key
In my tanks he can have a part
It’s found its place
And in it it’s happy to be
A toothy face
Endearing the toadfish to me
The adage goes
“There are many fish in the sea”
The aquarist knows
That some are not worth it to see.
It’s often guessed
Of all the fish that none would wish,
Topping that list
Is the bottom dwelling toad fish
Lumpy faced
With pointy spines along its back
Venom laced
A fish few people feel they lack
Living within
Rocks and rubble lining the shore
A can of tin
Makes a home; they wish not for more
The toadfish knows
There isn’t much it really needs
In quiet repose
It’s toothy death within the weeds
Colorful wrasse
Anthias or angelfish queens
Many will pass
The toadfish in favor of these
But as for me
I’ve found a place in my heart
It has the key
In my tanks he can have a part
It’s found its place
And in it it’s happy to be
A toothy face
Endearing the toadfish to me
