fishy-fish Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Hi all, I have recently reignited my fish keeping hobby after 15 years of fishlessness. Got hooked when I was 15 and spent 4 odd years in the hobby adding tanks to my parents disgust until they stopped me at 11! Had a go keeping most things and like most hobbiests, I went from guppys to cichlids pretty quick. (although I kept the guppies to feed the cichlids!) When adulthood was calling and I went flatting I said good buy to my fish and then work, marriage, kids etc took over. Anyway, fast forward to a few months ago, and I was chatting with my bosses one night after work and suggested we get a goldfish bowl for the desk at work... well one thing led to another and the goldfish bowl turned into a 6ft malawi tank! I work at Guthrie Bowron in Whitianga as the Flooring Manager and now I am the Fish Manager also! It's pretty sweet having a tank at work. I get to enjoy the fish all day long and get a kick at of clients and especially kids who take an interest and let me talk "fish". Well of course the buggers started breeding, so my bosses said I could have the fry as payment for fish management, so I convinced my beautiful wife to let me invest in a tank for home. A 500L tank! Then came the two breeder tanks in the garage and another one at work. It's like an addiction I tell ya! So I am loving been back in the hobby. The knowledge is slowly coming back to me, and this website is fantastic and very helpful. (I've been trolling around for a couple of months before I finally joined). In order to keep the Mrs happy and supportive, I'm hoping to make a little side income from breeding. At the mo I have 6 week old Red Top Cobolts (Metriaclima greshakei), Electric Yellows and 4 week old Demasoni's. I've got a nice Peacock colouring up with 4 females, so fingers crossed that they breed. PM me if you are interested in buying or trading fish. Any hints, tips or advice is always welcomed and I look forward to getting to know you all. Steve (Fishy-Fish) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 welcome to the forums enjoy your time here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Welcome and enjoy your time here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Welcome back to the hobby and to The Fishroom. Note that we have a private trade and exchange section here for you to post your offerings. Make sure you read the rules first! 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reptilez Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 welcome ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herperjosh Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 Good to see you here. The Mrs should be happy with your hobby, at least she knows she can always find you in the fishroom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beets82 Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Hello My misses is starting to come around :love: so good luck to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Hello and welcome to the forums :thup: That is very cool - being able to have part of your aquarium hobby and your work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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