So you're how old and you have a saltwater aquarium?

How old are you?

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  • 18-24

    Votes: 105 5.9%
  • 25-34

    Votes: 483 26.9%
  • 35-44

    Votes: 546 30.4%
  • 45-54

    Votes: 356 19.8%
  • 55-64

    Votes: 194 10.8%
  • 65+

    Votes: 66 3.7%

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Amps Reef Life

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I am 28 and I have been in the hobby for over 5 years. I tell myself often if I had discovered my love for this hobby and the animals at an earlier age I probably would have gone to college for it but then again life would be a lot different than It is now and I wouldn't have met my wonderful wife.
 

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I'm 52 and been keeping freshwater since was 10 years old in Cuba. Then came to this country in 1988 and about 6 years ago start again with freshwater keeping Discus fish wish I love but always saltwater catch my attention and last year came to R2R " the reef addiction forum "and he I'm with my Reef tank.
 

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27. Started my first reef tank two years ago. Had a few FOWLR tanks growing up, but practically forgot about them prior to starting this reef.
 

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Got into it when I was 21-25. And at that time it was more of owning one then taking care if it. Now that I'm back into it at 38, I see it as making everything going best and making sure all are taking care of keeping it stable/alive.
 

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My age isn’t even on the poll lol. Started reefing at 14, I’m now 16, turning 17 in a few months. Unfortunately most people my age aren’t willing to put in the time or money, it would definitely be cool to have some friends that are into the hobby as well.
 

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My age isn’t even on the poll lol. Started reefing at 14, I’m now 16, turning 17 in a few months. Unfortunately most people my age aren’t willing to put in the time or money, it would definitely be cool to have some friends that are into the hobby as well.

I saw a post recently here w/ someone that was starting a reef chat or something that was mainly for people around your age, maybe someone can chime in on that or do a search.
 

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I saw a post recently here w/ someone that was starting a reef chat or something that was mainly for people around your age, maybe someone can chime in on that or do a search.

Hehe at this point I’m used to hanging out with a bunch of guys that are anywhere between 30 and 70. I’m definitely going to scroll through and look for that though, thanks for mentioning it!
 

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I'm 54, started w/ FW at age 7, SW at age 21 , I don't know anything different!

I do recognize however people around my age begin to drop off from the hobby lately, 5g buckets get heavier every year, seems many I know get back issues or something.

Probably shoulda had kids so I could get someone to lift water for me in my older age!
 

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Hehe at this point I’m used to hanging out with a bunch of guys that are anywhere between 30 and 70. I’m definitely going to scroll through and look for that though, thanks for mentioning it!
I started it. Send me a pm.
 

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Hehe at this point I’m used to hanging out with a bunch of guys that are anywhere between 30 and 70. I’m definitely going to scroll through and look for that though, thanks for mentioning it!

How's your back?
Can you lift water? :)
 

Mastering the art of locking and unlocking water pathways: What type of valves do you have on your aquarium plumbing?

  • Ball valves.

    Votes: 66 51.6%
  • Gate valves.

    Votes: 67 52.3%
  • Check valves.

    Votes: 32 25.0%
  • None.

    Votes: 29 22.7%
  • Other.

    Votes: 9 7.0%
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