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My first memory of the ocean was when I was 3 years old living in southern California. As you got closer to the ocean you could smell the saltwater and I loved it. I remember collecting sand flees and star fish and bringing them home in buckets. When I was 9 years old I started my first reef tank. My first coral was a branching sinularia. It wasn't pretty but I was so excited to have it. Over the years I have had 3 additional reefs. One almost killed me (Green and Brown Palys from Hawaii - Palytoxin), one was killed by my neighbor while I was on vacation, and my most current tank I have had for over 10 years. I do not have any photos of my 1st or 2nd reef but have photos of my 3rd and 4th (below).
A common issue I have had over my 37 years of reefing is not having enough room. Corals grow and after a few years there is not space for anything new. So, I am planning a 300 gallon reef. I have been collecting equipment for over a year and finally have most of the gear needed for the new tank. Starting in October, God willing, I plan to renovate the room where the new tank will be, build a stand, and start the tank.
Reef 3 Photos:
Reef 4 Photos:
Video is a couple of years old.
A common issue I have had over my 37 years of reefing is not having enough room. Corals grow and after a few years there is not space for anything new. So, I am planning a 300 gallon reef. I have been collecting equipment for over a year and finally have most of the gear needed for the new tank. Starting in October, God willing, I plan to renovate the room where the new tank will be, build a stand, and start the tank.
Reef 3 Photos:
Reef 4 Photos:
Video is a couple of years old.
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