Started with a gold fish In 1964, but my move to marine tanks was In 1972 when I caught my first French Angelfish and joined the Florida Marine Aquarium society
8-9 years all total first year quickly moved up from 30 to 50 to 70 to 90. Ran the 90 for about 7 years. Then sold everything off due to life issues. Had my 40 breeder 20 sump for about a year now perfect size loving it.
My first fish tank in 1979.
My first salt water tank in 1999.(FOWLR)
My first reef tank was when I upgraded my salt tank in 2000. (Softies and LPS).
Updated original salt tank again 2 years ago LEDS Sump, skimmer many more corals including SPS. So in total tank has been running 14 years.
Been building a new 90 gallon system for 4 months as funds become available. Close but holidays have taken most of the funds lately. I can't wait still plan on it to being a mixed reef.