Hi all! Doing things a bit backwards, lurking and posted a build thread of my sad (but improving!) tank before I introduce myself.
I have been reefing off and on for about 15 years, with my current 29 cube the last 6 years (full story on my build thread). I am land-locked in Eastern WA state, where I am a Veterinarian, sheep and hay farmer, wife, mother, and small business owner.
My tank is tolerated by my hubby because he knows how much I love it; it's my mini tropical getaway.
Welcome to R2R!
I feel same way about my tank. I own and operate a small business and spend much of my time in the office. I’ve been building and keeping a reef tank here for about 4 months now. I can step away from work if for only 2 min- and it changes my whole attitude. This is a very rewarding hobby, even with all the set backs and things I’ve been thru so far. I’ve been keeping a reef tank since 2002, when I was 18 and got my first apartment. I’ve come along way. 1st tank was a free- roadside find- all equipment was either free, or very cheap. Learned many hard lessons lol. Lost everything due to power outage when I was away at my fathers funeral. Got out of the hobby for a bit but could not stop thinking about it until I got another reef tank.
good for your husband, he sounds like a nice guy to “tolerate” your hobby just because you love it so much. (I bet he secretly enjoys the tank as well lol)
Would love to see photos of your tank.
Take care friend, and keep on reefin’!