My tank just reached 50 years old.

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It was started in 1971 and was moved three times. The longest it was in one place was 40 years. The last move was almost 3 years ago.
The glass was also changed three times as it got scratched from cleaning. It was started in a 40 gallon glass, then for 45 years it was in 100 gallon glass and now 125 gallons.

It uses 100% NSW and the oldest fish, a fireclown is about 25 or 30 years old. His mate is a couple of years younger and they spawn constantly.
There are about 25 fish. Watchman gobies are spawning as are 6 line wrasses, fireclowns and rainsford gobies.

It uses dolomite and a reverse Undergravel filter. The ATO, algae scrubber and skimmer are also DIY
Nothing was ever quarantined or medicated.

(Actually it's birthday is in March of this year in 2 weeks so I cheated a little)
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Congratulations Paul. I got my first saltwater tanks (2 55 gallons) in 1973. I did not have your tenacity. I left after about 8 years and decided to make babies. I only returned to the hobby a year ago.

Great work!
 
I appreciated you sharing your achievement with all of us!
 
Congrats Paul. So how many Oldsmobile parts were incorporated into your set-up?
 

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I always wanted to make it last fifty years. Now I will call it a success so if it crashes or gets Covid, I will still call it a success.

I know all the people saying it is Russian Roulette because of never quarantining but there is a word I like to call those people.........Wrong. :p

Now it can crash all it wants. ;)
 
Happy early birthday!

I didn't even know firefish could live that long!! I figured since they are somewhat a smaller type of fish... they would be like a 10 yr fish... guess not!

This hobby is a lot cheaper when your fish live 30+ years. HA!
 
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Unique!
+ 1 for Mr. Pipefish :D
Both long noses (striped and yellow) make a beautiful pair ;)
 

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