Hello from Northwest Arkansas

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[mrpontiac80]

Hey everyone,

My names Tim, 46 years old and reside in Northwest Arkansas (Rogers, AR). I am a Cybersecurity Engineer for a Fortune 1 company, Married to a very supportive wife, have 3 adult kids/2 Adult Step Kids and 4 Grandchildren.

I kept freshwater fish for years (African Cichlids, Peacock Bass, Oscars, yada yada). I ended up getting burnt out of having a large tank. Lugging the pumps around every week for water changes, hoses, etc got old and on top of that, I spiral fractured my Tibia and broke my Fibula in 2 places a year ago (Don't ask HOW i broke my leg lol). I had to have the wife and my adult son help with water changes. I made the decision to rehome my freshwater fish and sell my 142 gallon tank (to a member on this forum).

I have a co worker who has kept saltwater tanks for a few years and the person that bought my FW tank has a reef tank which fired me up to give it a try, but I wanted a smaller, more manageable tank. I decided to go with a 15 gallon IM AIO a couple months ago and i currently have some Soft and LPS Corals with a couple of Fish. I have always enjoyed gardening and keeping Corals is like having an underwater garden. I am really loving the coral hobby!

I learned everything I know about Reef Tanks from posts on this forum and Youtube. I can't thank everyone enough for posting your successes, failures and advice. This has helped me (and many others) be successful at keeping livestock. Time to stop lurking and join the fun here!

Thanks!

Tim

Welcome! I too am a NWA native in Centerton.

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and the salty world Tim. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[PharmrJohn]

Greetings and Welcome to our collective obsession!

 

[B&CinB.C.]

Hello Tim . Welcome to Reef 2 Reef

 

[Buckster]

Hello Tim and Welcome to R2R! When I decide that the water changes and everything else involved with maintaining the tanks are too much then I'm going to get rid of everything. We have a dog and 3 tanks. In several years when the dog passes away then I'm done. I could do reef only but most likely not.

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[kingranch2003]

Hey everyone,

My names Tim, 46 years old and reside in Northwest Arkansas (Rogers, AR). I am a Cybersecurity Engineer for a Fortune 1 company, Married to a very supportive wife, have 3 adult kids/2 Adult Step Kids and 4 Grandchildren.

I kept freshwater fish for years (African Cichlids, Peacock Bass, Oscars, yada yada). I ended up getting burnt out of having a large tank. Lugging the pumps around every week for water changes, hoses, etc got old and on top of that, I spiral fractured my Tibia and broke my Fibula in 2 places a year ago (Don't ask HOW i broke my leg lol). I had to have the wife and my adult son help with water changes. I made the decision to rehome my freshwater fish and sell my 142 gallon tank (to a member on this forum).

I have a co worker who has kept saltwater tanks for a few years and the person that bought my FW tank has a reef tank which fired me up to give it a try, but I wanted a smaller, more manageable tank. I decided to go with a 15 gallon IM AIO a couple months ago and i currently have some Soft and LPS Corals with a couple of Fish. I have always enjoyed gardening and keeping Corals is like having an underwater garden. I am really loving the coral hobby!

I learned everything I know about Reef Tanks from posts on this forum and Youtube. I can't thank everyone enough for posting your successes, failures and advice. This has helped me (and many others) be successful at keeping livestock. Time to stop lurking and join the fun here!

Thanks!

Tim

Tim that's great! We're here to help. I hope your awesome family enjoys your hobby as much as you do. Keep in touch we've got your back too.

 

[CoralB]

Welcome !! :cool:

 

[alsfishtails]

Hey everyone,

My names Tim, 46 years old and reside in Northwest Arkansas (Rogers, AR). I am a Cybersecurity Engineer for a Fortune 1 company, Married to a very supportive wife, have 3 adult kids/2 Adult Step Kids and 4 Grandchildren.

I kept freshwater fish for years (African Cichlids, Peacock Bass, Oscars, yada yada). I ended up getting burnt out of having a large tank. Lugging the pumps around every week for water changes, hoses, etc got old and on top of that, I spiral fractured my Tibia and broke my Fibula in 2 places a year ago (Don't ask HOW i broke my leg lol). I had to have the wife and my adult son help with water changes. I made the decision to rehome my freshwater fish and sell my 142 gallon tank (to a member on this forum).

I have a co worker who has kept saltwater tanks for a few years and the person that bought my FW tank has a reef tank which fired me up to give it a try, but I wanted a smaller, more manageable tank. I decided to go with a 15 gallon IM AIO a couple months ago and i currently have some Soft and LPS Corals with a couple of Fish. I have always enjoyed gardening and keeping Corals is like having an underwater garden. I am really loving the coral hobby!

I learned everything I know about Reef Tanks from posts on this forum and Youtube. I can't thank everyone enough for posting your successes, failures and advice. This has helped me (and many others) be successful at keeping livestock. Time to stop lurking and join the fun here!

Thanks!

Tim

Tim I'm located in central AR! I'll actually be up your way tomorrow and the next day for work. I love stopping by worlds under water when I have time. Beautiful tanks there!

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

Welcome to Reef2Reef