Toobit67 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Hiya guys, Long-time hobbyist here, was a coral-reef maniac (you almost have to be) all through the 2000's, until Hurricane Sandy knocked our power out for 5 days and it got so cold in my house that I lost everything.. That was 8 yrs ago, and I swore I would never get another tank.. But I didn't pinky-swear) I was always envious of some of the gorgeous planted FW tanks that I saw... and now with Covid forcing us to spend so much more time at home... i just got sick of looking at my dead boring furniture.... SO.... I got the itch again.. Started binging on Youtube vids... SO much has changed since I last had a FW tank, but it's exciting! I won't say I 'stumbled' upon Co-op... because I probably watched a thousand or more videos and streams before I decided that this is where I should land... I like the vids... the info... the experience... the ABSENCE of over-produced presentations... I feel like Corey just talks to you like a friend... a friend who knows a helluva lot more than i do... and is willing to share.... SO... I have a little 10g that i've been cycling with liquid ammonia for about 2 weeks... picked up a few plants, but i want more... i plan on getting some Cherry shrimps... MAYBE 1 or 2 tiny fish 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegee79 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Inb4 "hey guys, I am getting my 3rd 125gallon tank". 🙂 Welcome to the forums!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toobit67 Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 Thanks, Squeege... nah man... I'm startin' small... FW and plants are out of my expertise.. and shrimp? They weren't even a thing back when I was doing it... so I got alot to learn) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegee79 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 58 minutes ago, Toobit67 said: Thanks, Squeege... nah man... I'm startin' small... FW and plants are out of my expertise.. and shrimp? They weren't even a thing back when I was doing it... so I got alot to learn) Yeah, that's basically where I am at. I just came back after only having one tank in the last 20+ years. Back then it was ghost, amano, and rarely one or two other shrimp. Now there are 101 different colors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.K.Luterman Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Welcome to the forums! I agree on how genuine the Co-op videos feel; they just want to share info and "talk to you" like a normal person. I very much appreciate that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toobit67 Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 For sure ....H.K...As I said... I was in the saltwater-coral reef hobby for a long time... was a member of MANY different forums.. and back then... there was almost a snobbish attitude given to ppl who were trying to learn.... Almost like those with 'the knowledge' felt power over you.... it didnt sit well with me.. And I wasnt going to tolerate that again... That's why I am here... 😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirsten Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Welcome to the forum and welcome back to the hobby! That's a lovely tank and it sounds like you're off to a great start. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toobit67 Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 Thank you, Kirsten) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi_Aquatics Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Welcome to the forum! That tank looks great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisRoberts74 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Hi Toobit67, I'm new here, but welcome. Looking forward to reading more of your posts. I too binged the Co-op videos, still do. There is so much good information. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Welcome to the forum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch_ScruffyCityAquatics Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Welcome back to the hobby and the forums! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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