What got you into reefkeeping?

[Whatigot]

I just got into it for the chicks dude.

[russp]

I have had various FW tanks for years but always was very interested in SW. every visit to the LFS I would look at the SW stock more than anything else. After about 6 trips to the Mayan Riviera , a lot of snorkeling & a bit of reef diving & I had to have a reef of my own to enjoy for the other 51 weeks of the year. I thought now that my kids were grown up I could finally afford this hobby (wrong)

1-72 gallon Bow front Reef tank
1-10 gallon SW fish only
1-33 gallon FW
1-empty wallet

[hummer]

I have always loved having fish. Probably something I picked up from my dad. I had a FW tank for a couple years when I was younger. The tank was very successful so I though I would try to make things challenging by breeding live bearers like guppies. Turns out it wasn't that challenging at all. Just put a male and female together...go figure. Then I was interested in SW. I started asking people questions but most people I talked to said don't do it, SW is too hard, too expensive, requires constant attention, etc. Eventually I said screw it, I'm going to try. Turned out pretty good so far. Guess they were right about one thing though. It is too expensive

[Key Equine]

I had a freshwater tank since childhood, but always felt that a saltwater system would be too much work and expense... Then a trip to Ocean Rider in Hawaii where they raise seahorses convinced me that I had to convert my tank so that I could get a herd of 'horses. I'm loving it!! So glad I made the switch.