Seeing live seahorses & yellow headed jawfish at the Vancouver Aquarium, in the 70s. Kept 7 f/w but loved my 2 s/w tanks more in the 80s & early 90s.
Then, watching "Finding Nemo" with my wife Irene a couple of years ago. Back up to 4 s/w tanks.
Anthony
PS. Now I have pairs of seahorses & yellow headed jawfish!
