How old is too old to start in the hobby?

[ZoWhat]

Seriously.... I think if you can't physically carry a 160g bucket full of salt and lift it from the floor to a tabletop bc of your age.... I would say it's probably not the best hobby to be in

 

[ZoWhat]

I'll say this. Seen a lot of ppl that are too young that lack focus to even be considered for this hobby.... but I don't wantvto start a war

 

[Logical_Plan]

Currently, 119 years old is too old to start in the hobby. Oldest human is currently 118 years old.

 

[TCoach]

Just wondering how old is too old to start in this hobby? Water has to be changed, takes years to see corals and fish grow, a ton to learn, breeding, etc.? Does it make sense to jump when older?

I’d say when on your deathbed or 100% bed ridden. Otherwise it is fun, keeps you in action (water changes etc), and helps you engage your brain!

A win, win, win!

 

[Billldg]

No one is ever to old for this hobby, you just need to understand and plan for limitations. This hobby brings joy to so many members, age, is never an issue.

 

[MaxTremors]

To quote Aaliyah, ‘Age ain’t nothin’ but a number’.

 

[attiland]

Ohhhhh Nooo. I will be 73 this Christmas Day. I will have to give my tank away. Does anyone want it?

You absolutely do send it in my way

 

[vetteguy53081]

90 years old. At that age, dont see myself doing a water change

 

[LCGoldman]

The older the better!

(Less time to run out of money)

 

[Zeedawg]

I’d say never too old - but physically some constraints. You should be able to at least pickup a 5 gallon bucket of water…

 

[LCGoldman]

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[Karen00]

I don't think age factors into the hobby at all. As long as you're able and willing to do the maintenance (or setup the tank to be self sufficient) then you're good to go. As others have mentioned maybe start off with a smaller tank. If you find you have no issues with that then everything can be transferred to a larger tank when you're ready. I do everything manually so the biggest chore I have is periodically carrying 3g buckets of water around.

 

[flyfisher2]

I got my first 10 gallon aquarium when I was 10. I' started saltwater in the mid 80's and for me the most difficult thing is water changes. I don't have automatic water change capability and sloshing buckets is a thing of the past. Solution
I have three of these. One for RO/DI, one where I mix and pump water into my tanks and one for siphoning water from my tanks.

Much easier than sloshing 5 gallon buckets.
Don’t let age ever be the reason for not doing something.
Reefing keeps my mind occupied. I learn something new everyday and deal with challenges.
Beats the tick outta watching Reruns on tv.
Go for it!

 

[Sod's law]

I'm 64 and about 9 months in.
Unless you count the 40+ years of thinking about it.

Your still just a kid compared to me. Great hobby for any age

 

[Bob Escher]

72

Edit: 72 years, three months, four days, six minutes, and a half a second old. Anyone older is too old.

I’m nine months behind you

 

[Bob Escher]

Just getting back in after being gone for 34 years so basically like never having done it before. Spent the last year catching up currently buying my gear a little at a time….just turned 60.

Thank you for your Service

 

[KTTX]

No age requirement...even if you couldn't maintain it you could pay an LFS to do it.

 

[Acroporaguy]

Never too old. I'll be reefing till I die.

 

[Joebay]

72

Edit: 72 years, three months, four days, six minutes, and a half a second old. Anyone older is too old.

Now wait a minute, I am 72 years, 11 months and 2 days and have 7 tanks with over 500 gallons. So the answer is probably 73 years old

 

[NowGlazeIT]

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