Hello, new in FL

[Supertanker]

Thanks everyone! My name is John Kirsch. Yep, forgot that...

 

[Retro Reefer]

 

[Scotty Buttons]

Welcome aboard John! Thanks for sharing, cant wait to see some pictures of that corner tank!

 

[Captain Quint]

Welcome to R2R

 

[clm65]

Welcome! Nice intro! Glad to see USF on the resume!

 

[BestMomEver]

Welcome neighbor! Where is Nokomis? Are you coming to Reefapalooza in Orlando?

 

[BestMomEver]

Btw.... you’re a vet.... large or small animals?

 

[Coralreefer1]

Hi all-
I'm new to the hobby/passion. I have a 125 gallon corner tank I'm just setting up after a few months of research, planning, purchasing equipment. (I started a build thread yesterday). My son (Ben, sixteen years old) is super into freshwater aquaria and he has multiple projects up and running, from a 2500+ gallon pond we built together, which houses not only Koi but redtail cats (HUGE!), Shovelnose cats, Clown Knifes, Oscars... to separate nursery tanks, turtle tanks, snappers, side necks etc. Honestly, I have no interest in indoor fresh water stuff. I've always wanted to have a beautiful reef tank. He just looks at me, smiles, and shakes his head. The more I've proceeded runnin' down the dream, I've done some head shaking myself, but now have the added goal of getting him to admit that dad was right. So my tank has to be cool, and awesome, and successful. And so far, with only 30 out of 125 gallons in the tank, it's a blast.
Personal:
Married 23 years. Wife Karen, known since 4th grade. Breast cancer survivor. Supermom. Rock.
Two sons: Jack, 19, UF Go Gators, Leukemia survivor- Man! Ben, 16, HS Sophomore, boater, fisherman, very 16 in all ways, mini (well, not mini)-me.
Me: Two brothers. Grew up Sarasota, FL as swimmer, love this place. Swam LSU 1985-89. Failed out (party...beat that). USF crap Zoology. Then...Veterinarian (UF 1998), DVM Intern (UGA 1998-99), Surgery Intern Orange Park, FL 1999-2000, Surgery Resident (Mich State CVM 2000-2003). Back to FL...raise the family. Blessed to be here, alive, happy and healthy. Together. My mom and in-laws all healthy and local.
My brother-in-law is into salt water tanks, so he's an advisor.

Ok, so...I’d like to schedule an appointment with you every week to start. I’m available Tuesday and Thursday from 1-7. Monday and Friday my hours are 9-2.
I’d like to break down all of what you just put out there in your post. Dissect these dreams and goals of yours moving forward. How the family will help and come into play with your new endeavor. It’s awesome that you have so many survivors of cancer and Leukemia.
We can get you started in the marine aquarium hobby. Read, research, plan, finances, type of tank, equipment needed, plethora of lighting choices.
Go slow and learn, ask questions, create the tank of your dreams.

 

[ngoodermuth]

Oh, a vet (be careful not to say that too loudly around the fish disease forums... you might get people begging for CP scripts [emoji23] I’m only half kidding...)

Welcome to R2R, glad you joined! I have a feeling you will have your son properly converted to the salty-side quicker than you think.

 

[reacclimating 2 the hobby]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Lovemyreef2015]

 

[SPR1968]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Chrisfish]

Awesome introduction!! Welcome to R2R and we’d love to see some pictures :)

 

[Salty Lemon]

I'm so glad you joined us! Please start a build thread for your new tank of yours. Plus...I'd love to see some pics of that pond! I'm sure it looks fantastic.

 

[Reefing Madness]

 

[BellaCoop]

Welcome to R2R Fred! This community has a LOT of information and make sure to ask any questions you have!

 

[Big G]

 

[Hemmdog]

Welcome to reef2reef!

 

[reef lover]

Welcome to r2r and the salt life!!

 

[GoldeneyeRet]

Welcome to r2r!