Returning to the hobby after 17 years

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I’ve had aquariums my entire life. In 2003 I built a custom reef tank from scratch. I did the plumbing, the electrical for the lighting, built a stand around my sump. It was my pride and joy. 110 gal aquarium with a 40 gal sump. I’ll attach a picture. Due to unforeseen circumstances related to the financial crisis in 2008, we lost our house and couldn’t take the system or its inhabitants with us. It was devastating. Fortunately, I had developed a relationship/friendship with my local fish store owner and he agreed to recover the equipment and the animals within the system. At least they weren’t left to perish. I left the hobby due to this experience. Recently, I got the itch and decided to return to the hobby. I now have a modest 36 gal bowfront and I’m giddy with the excitement of accessing all that unused knowledge and experience. So happy to be back in the hobby and hoping to develop some new friendships!

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Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family! :D
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Welcome to R2R, and welcome back to the hobby!

I also recently got back into the hobby after a half-decade hiatus; a lot has changed even in that time, and there’s a lot of new ideas!

This is definitely the place to learn, and discuss with new friends! Enjoy!
 
I had left the hobby for about 13 years . Kids took my time . Well worth it . the more work you put in early the more they shine as they get older . What I did with them rubs off . Daughter in med school . Son wants vet med degree . It pays off to keep them involved . We did garden , insects , lizards , snakes and eventually returned to fish which has always been #1
 
Welcome back to the hobby! A lot has changed in 17 years but you will fit right in!
 
I’ve had aquariums my entire life. In 2003 I built a custom reef tank from scratch. I did the plumbing, the electrical for the lighting, built a stand around my sump. It was my pride and joy. 110 gal aquarium with a 40 gal sump. I’ll attach a picture. Due to unforeseen circumstances related to the financial crisis in 2008, we lost our house and couldn’t take the system or its inhabitants with us. It was devastating. Fortunately, I had developed a relationship/friendship with my local fish store owner and he agreed to recover the equipment and the animals within the system. At least they weren’t left to perish. I left the hobby due to this experience. Recently, I got the itch and decided to return to the hobby. I now have a modest 36 gal bowfront and I’m giddy with the excitement of accessing all that unused knowledge and experience. So happy to be back in the hobby and hoping to develop some new friendships!

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Welcome back, friend!
 

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