I have been keeping fish for most my life from simple freshwater setups, tropical aquascapes, ponds, brackish and marine reefing hobby.
I have kept a large range of fish over my time in the hobby, but my favourites freshwater fish I’ve kept has to been my fahaka pufferfish called Oggy. He was a water puppy, for sure, always waiting for his next meal.
I’ve been in the marine hobby for around 6 years. It may not seem like a long time compared to reefers who have been in the hobby for over 20 years, but being only 27, it feels significant. A small 30-liter reef tank was generously sponsored by a company with a limited budget to help kickstart the journey. With no prior experience in keeping marine life, the focus was on doing as much research as possible before even setting up the tank. Over a short period, valuable knowledge and insights were gained from others in the hobby. From my own research and mistakes along the way, and also working in the aquarium industry.
What I Have Kept Over The Years #
Love the reefing hobby and community. I’ve been in the hobby around 6 years so relatively new compared to the old school reefers.
I love having a slice of the ocean on a mini scale at home. I’m currently keeping 5 tanks a big porcupine puffer called Patricia. I have a dropdown style tank that’s I’m keeping a natural feel to. My new 700l tank that I’m changing up to what I have previously done from heavy LPS and going for a soft corals tank. My newest addition is my 9 cannonball jellyfish.
Marine Reefing Hobby – Mistakes And Achievements #
It hasn’t all been plain sailing. I’ve had a few miss haps like getting stung by my foxface. Having a lot of corals not make it due to my water barrels in my garden leaking rain water into them. Myself not realising till I did a Aquaforest ICP test when things went downhill.
Overall, I have loved everything about keeping marine. I have had great success with the help of many generous sponsors. I’m grateful for and being able to get my reefs the best possible chance to thrive.
In the future I hope to still be in the hobby. I’m only getting started and would love a larger system keeping some amazing corals and fish.
Thank you Mini_Reefin
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