What are you thankful for in this hobby? Let's give thanks!

[BeltedCoyote]

I’m thankful for the serenity my fish give me, whether it just be watching them do their thing or doing some tank maintenance.

 

[slojmn]

I’m thankful for my incredible wife who supports my reef hobby and always talks me off the ledge when reef things go bad. I’m also thankful for the means to keep my reef tanks and all the bells and whistles it takes to run them. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.

 

[InkedReefLady]

I'm thankful for the conference (MACNA Boston) that led me to my husband who is also in this hobby. I'm thankful for the technology that allows us to keep our beautiful creatures alive and thriving. Thankful for my husband who puts up with me spending all of our money on things (livestock and equipment) for our set ups. And of course for this awesome community of people brought together for the sake of what we love. Thanks to everyone for sharing their knowledge and time here on R2R!

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

What are you thankful for in this hobby?

Let see,as humans (created in his image) , we are privileged to care for a little slice of the creation from the ocean. And what creatures there are in the ocean. The creation in the ocean are breathless and endless. We all should thank our creator for this privilege .

 

[Stang67]

I am thankful that I stumbled into this hobby. I am thankful for all the people here who unknowingly helped a lurker. I am thankful that I have found a community that's not judgemental or harsh and is here to help one another. Thank you #revhtree for providing a "safe space" for people to share information, ideas and love for such a wonderful hobby.

 

[ShaggyRS6]

I'm thankful for Reef2Reef and its members. Without which I would not be anywhere near as far down the road as I am. I am thankful for Waterbox for making such a great product and backing that up with their customer service and these both tie in to my next thanks in that both R2R and WB have actually made a massive difference in myself and my wife taking in an interest in the same thing which is pretty awesome.

She still wont admit though. The last classic by her was last week when she actively wanted to go on a a road trip to get the clowns a house

Happy Turkey Day everyone.

 

[The Aquatic Arsenal]

I am thankful that my husband I can work together in this incredible hobby. We are also thankful to be able use our resources to grow in the hobby and try and make things a little more affordable for everyone! I am really thankful for the community here at R2R!

 

[KrisReef]

The list of things, people, relationships, vendors, coral species, saltwater, oxygen, (just to name a few) would be so extensive if I were to try and assemble a somewhat comprehensive representation of all these elements that go into the hobby that I enjoy and that provides the foundation for where my thankfulness might come from if I had a proper perspective and appreciation of what I routinely take for granted, so I rated my Thankfulness at 4. Also, when I voted no one else had chosen that level yet, so I am asking myself; "why 4 not?"

I believe Thanksgiving is underwhelmingly simplified under our blessed circumstances.

 

[pasquale petrovia]

I am thankful for a great wife who puts up with my obsession and everyone here who helps me keep it under control and running properly. I give it a 10 for 34 years of absolute pleasure.

 

[Auquanut]

I am thankful for the comfort, joy and enjoyment that my tanks provide me. I'm also thankful for the people in my life that tolerate and support not only my obsession, but me in general. Lastly, I am thankful for all of you. This community has become a place where I can learn, share, vent, and participate in something incredible with some of the most awesome people in the world. For these things, I thank the lord and all of you.

Okay. Enough of the mushy stuff. Where's the da..ed kleenex?!

 

[idol]

I am thankful for the saltwater aquarium hobby. I have been keeping salt water fish for many years (1974). I love the progress that has been made and many visions that have come to being from only being a dream. Breeding salt water fish was unheard of. Under gravel filters with Dolomite and Crushed Coral and Sander's Protein Skimmers using Ozone. Supreme Aqua-king filters and Halogen lights and last but not least UV sterilizers. Test kits LaMotte Testing kits with color vile liquids. Good old Instant Ocean. The Reef Tanks. Awesome. Today the sky is the limit. Keeping a small reef tank was unthinkable in the 70's. All the great knowledge about the care of the Salt Water Aquarium is amazing. I am so happy to be able to still be I the hobby with all the great equipment that gives you the extra edge. Happy Thanksgiving.

 

[Jon Fishman]

It sounds really bad to say....... And I will take the heckling...... but I am certainly thankful for all the people who call it quits after 6-18 months. So much of my livestock and gear have been scooped up this way, and also my first three tanks!

 

[WVNed]

I am thankful that I am still able to do this and that God made so many interesting things I can bring into my life and share it with.

 

[leedsrhinojohn]

Not really 'thankful' for having a reef tank, its just something I do and enjoy, as with lots of things.
The only thing i'm really thankful for is everyday when I wake up next to my beautiful wife of 30 years.

 

[Ferrell]

I am grateful for an understanding wife, a supportive family, a job to support and provide, a giving community of reef keepers and R2R for keeping this site a place to look forward to visiting. Peace and good health to all.

 

[Mical]

I'm thankful that both of my tanks are doing well this year and won't be signing over a house payment to BRS. (just the car payment)

 

[Stevel]

Happy thanksgiving everyone it’s great having friends who enjoy the same hobby as I do

 

[Mpek]

I absolutely love this hobby! The fish help me de-stress and the coral just present a challenge that not many hobbies offer. Having a reef in my living room, bedroom, and garage..... Lol... is awesome!

 

[vetteguy53081]

Thankful?
Im Thankful that another year coming to an end has been filled with Good health, safety of my daughter, to have not one but Three successful saltwater systems, Success with work, The presence of god in my life who guides me and reminds me of what I should be doing with my life , AND for having and utilizing the R2R community to both help others and learn from others.
Lastly, I am thankful for miracles that occurred with the many members who requested prayers with most recently Sarah24 who miraculously has made an escape from much more critical occurrence from a vehicle accident.
Its not so much that I look forward to 2020 but rather what 2020 will offer.
Tomorrow is official kick off to " Happy Holidays" !!

 

[Jax15]

I’m thankful that I can finally keep acros alive and get them to grow.

Lol I will be too when I can make that happen. The final frontier in reefing perhaps