Motivation for starting SW...??

[monalisa]

I just posted this in another thread, but it occurred to me that it might be better posted in this forum...read on...
I just left a kind of heated thread regarding someone wanting to set up a tank similar to the one in the cartoon Finding Nemo .
That got me to thinking, what motivates people to get into this hobby and stay in it?
Here's my motivating experience...
My HB and I were on a diving trip to Aruba (my first real ocean dives). Where the corals were not that impressive, for my first ocean dives I was totally enthralled. On one of the last dives of the week, we were doing a drift dive...AGAINST the current(!!) when I saw the tiniest trunk fish and a trigger just as tiny playing on a coral. If the current had not been so swift, I would've spent MUCH more time watching them because neither fish was more than an inch long...VERY CUTE.
On the way home from that trip, I started planning my SW tank. Nothing with either of those fish, obviously (37gal), but I love having my own little piece of ocean in my home.
We just got back from a dive trip to Cozumel, Mex. a couple of weeks ago with a whole new appreciation for the hobby...I absolutely love it!!
Soooo....what was YOUR motivation???
Lisa

 

[saltwater8]

LOL, well, hopefully this thread will be better than the aforementioned one...

My motivation was going to the local pet store for dog supplies and seeing saltwater fish like these:
.

 

[phixer]

I like the challenges of the hobby and like to work with my hands.

 

[monalisa]

Originally Posted by Saltwater8
LOL, well, hopefully this thread will be better than the aforementioned one...

My motivation was going to the local pet store for dog supplies and seeing saltwater fish like these:
.
That is some great motivation SW8. Where are you with your tank set up? established? just starting? cycling? What size tank are you planning on?
There is SO much research that goes into a successful system. I was lucky and found this site a year ago before starting my tank. Would you mind if I show some pics?
here goes..
Lisa :happyfish

 

[monalisa]

just a couple more...
Lisa :happyfish

 

[monalisa]

There ya have it...what d'ya think???
Have a great time with the hobby, and use your imagination...great times!!
Lisa :happyfish

 

[jovial]

Originally Posted by Phixer
I like the challenges of the hobby and like to work with my hands.
Good reason, I was attracted to the hobby for the same reasons.

 

[ryanlee]

I have a cousin who works for the New England Aquarium in Boston. After visiting there last summer seeing all the different marine fish, I was pretty much hooked (No pun intended). I'm just now getting really serious about starting up my own system.

 

[phixer]

Matt Foley motivational speaker.

 

[monalisa]

Originally Posted by Phixer
Matt Foley motivational speaker.

huh????
Lisa :happyfish

 

[seasalt101]

phixer you one funny person where in cali you from me originally sacramento

 

[silleemee]

Just spending my kids inheritance.

 

[phixer]

Originally Posted by MonaLisa
huh????
Lisa :happyfish
Matt Foley was a fictional character played by the late Chris Farley on Saturday Night Live. Parents would call Matt Foley over to speak with thier lazy kids to give them motivational speeches. Matt used to say "wise up or you'll end up on a supply of government cheese living in a van down by the river". :hilarious
Seasalt, Im in Coronado.

 

[seasalt101]

phixer you living large coronado is pretty nice my sis is in el cajon i'm out in west tx now not alot of fish stores out here like in cali my motovation was or is recovering from cancer not a big tv fan so i watch my fishies

 

[phixer]

Im just a small fish in a big pond. I ride a bike to work and try to be as modest and humble as possible mainly because gas is almost 3 bucks a gallon :hilarious anyhow Im jacking the thread sorry. Nice talking to you.
Take care of yourself and get well, looking forward to hearing more from you. Will pray for you.
Best Regards
Phixer

 

[steve24]

i think i would have to thank jacque cousteau for my interest in SW, i always loved watching his tv shows as i grew up ...lol

 

[monalisa]

Originally Posted by Phixer
Matt Foley was a fictional character played by the late Chris Farley on Saturday Night Live. Parents would call Matt Foley over to speak with thier lazy kids to give them motivational speeches. Matt used to say "wise up or you'll end up on a supply of government cheese living in a van down by the river". :hilarious
Seasalt, Im in Coronado.
So Phixer...Phabricator...let us into what you have...tank size, establishment, etc...
The reason I post this is because I watch posting patterns...and, don't take this wrong but, you really only seem to post humorous anecdotes...whether or not they are in tune with the subject at hand...hmmmm...
Lisa :happyfish

 

[phixer]

Hi Monalisa
Its in my Bio but you already know this if you watch thread patterns :notsure: , I try to only post about subjects that I feel I can help out or contribute too, I like to make people laugh and humor is always in tune. Check some of my older threads in the DIY section, i.e Acrylic bonding techniques and aquarium construction, Top Recommended books, using sand from a nearby beach... not very humorous. I like to browse the new hobbyist section and of course the all in common "aquarium" forum. My apologies for making you mad. :happyfish

 

[monalisa]

Originally Posted by Phixer
Hi Monalisa
Its in my Bio and you already know this if you watch thread patterns, I try to only post about subjects that I feel I can help out or contribute too, I like to make people laugh and humor is always in tune. Check some of my older threads in the DIY section, i.e Acrylic bonding techniques and aquarium construction, Top Recommended books, using sand from a nearby beach... I like to browse the new hobbyist section and of course the all common aquarium forum. Thats me in a nutshell :joy: How about you, how long have you been involved in health information management, HMOs? . :happyfish
Mmmmm...sorry Phixer, I don't really frequent the DIY section. But I reiterate..out of curiosity, I would like to know what kind of system you're running. Any pics??? I LOVE to see pics of other tanks...
As far as how long I've been in HIM...a long, LONG time

Lisa :happyfish

 

[phixer]

I live and work here temporily, my home is in Colorado. When I start my next project I plan on taking lots of pics, right now Im still in the planning stage for the"monster" it will be 120 X 24 X36 1.25 Polycast GP. Im going to start it when I go home this summer. No pics right now sorry, I dont have a digitial camera, cell phone or even a TV here. I do have a nice AM radio and a PC though. And thats the scoop beleive it or not.

Best Regards