I started with goldfish at the age of 3....AT 8, I was into fancy goldfish, such as the Oranda,Ryukin,Lionhead,and Bubble-eye.....Then I was introduced to my first heater....From then on goldfish were known only as feeders.....At 12yr, I dove into breeding, discovering how easy it was with cichlids....The ease of breeding, big sizes, and monster attitudes is was kept me in the hobby.....Not to mention the fact that this was the first thing outside of video games and Voltron that really relaxed me.....Well, I'm 25 now, although I still have the latest video game system(360), seeing/petting/feeding my Midas before I go to sleep takes it all.......