Back into hobby after 20 years.

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DMD123

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Hi from Tacoma, WA.

Yes that's right I am back into the hobby after 20 yrs.

I used to have multiple tanks when I lived at home with the folks and have raised all kinds of interesting things form baby whales, elephant nose, black ghost knife, African to SA Cichlids.

Of course as time went on I moved out and had to make a living so the tanks were sold and I was working like a dog.

Well here it is over 20yrs later, I turn 41 and decide I miss the hobby. So I find a nice used tank setup for $200. It was a 65G (18x36x24), with a new Cascade 1000 canister, stand and lots of extras. I soon introduced its sole occupant, a baby Midas from Petsmart.

I am happy to be back in the hobby and look forward to meeting many new friends here.
 
Hey welcome back
I did the same thing a few years ago after a fifteen year break.
I started with nice community tank - 29 gal.
This was followed by a 90 gal (present for the wife). She filled it with angels my small CA cichlids needed a larger home sooooooo.
This was followed by my 4 year old getting a 29 gal. for her live bearers.
My bride has a couple small angels in there so she wants her tank back.
I guess I will have to go and get a 180 or maybe build a monster tank found in the forums here
 
Welcome back.

I was out for a while also then wife made the mistake of buying me a filter for a 30 gallon that I had at my parents house. She was thinking it would be nice to have a tank going for our 4 year old. After setting that tank up I quickly blew the dust of the 150 and have been going strong ever since.
 
Hi! Welcome to MFK!
 
welcome to MFK.. nice to meet you and very happy to hear your back into the hobby again.. wonder what you will decide to get after all this time.. miss the ones you use to have or will you try something different.... well one thing just do not rush into it.. take your time.. and really decide.. so your happy... :DView attachment 421434
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