Blennies and Bundles of Joy: Do your kids enjoy your aquarium(s)?

[AlyciaMarie]

For many of us, reefing is close to the top of the list of things we love. You probably wouldn't be reading this if it weren't! But to me, there is nothing more important than family. Especially the little ones in our lives who we are responsible for taking care of. And when you put those two things together, what do you get? A cuteness overload!

Do your kids enjoy your aquarium(s)?

 

[kdx7214]

Other: can't have kids and the dog doesn't care as it doesn't involve food

 

[BR260354]

My granddaughter supervising my work.

 

[shakacuz]

not a parent, but my dog has shown some affinity to the tank previously. probably just curiosity more than anything.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

I’ve got a cat who is interested in my tank if you count that as one of my children, haha.

 

[Dburr1014]

Kids, Eh.
Grandkids, wow!

 

[Timfish]

My cats do show some (predatory) interest in my tanks but my friend's system definitely is appreciated by younger humans.

 

[kingranch2003]

My 8 year old and I were at the lfs the other day, and someone asked an employee what type of coral a certain frag was. Before he could answer, my son said, "That's a cyphastrea." I knew he was enjoying the hobby, but that one caught me off gaurd Lol. He HAS been paying attention.

 

[PharmrJohn]

Oh yeah, my kids LOVED my old 90. At the time, Son was about 12 and Daughter, 10. So I didn't get into the nitty-gritty with them. Now, with my upcoming launch, my daughter will know everything I can teach her. She is much like me. So is Son 'O Mine, but he's out of the house. His specialty has become Ponds. He rescued his girlfriend's Mom's pond a few years ago and brought it back from the brink of death. It's fun to go over and watch the maintenance aspect. I've broached the possibility of a pond at my house (I have the PERFECT place for it), but the wife shot it down. Something about paying bills, paying off the car and paying off the house....... Silly girl!!!!

 

[jabberwock]

One day my 14 year old daughter asked what was coming out of the rock flower anemone. I said, "Well, it is pooping."

She very dramatically said, "Wait a second, the other day you said that was its mouth!" I said, "Well yes, it is."

 

[PharmrJohn]

One day my 14 year old daughter asked what was coming out of the rock flower anemone. I said, "Well, it is pooping."

She very dramatically said, "Wait a second, the other day you said that was its mouth!" I said, "Well yes, it is."

Did she have that Horrified Teenage Girl look on her face?!

 

[jabberwock]

Did she have that Horrified Teenage Girl look on her face?!

Oh yes. We have done a good job of sheltering her. I look forward to many more of those types of reactions as she steps out into the real world.

 

[boacvh]

They used to love everything about it, name all the fish, help me, etc. But now they are teenagers.

 

[armyvetheather]

My teenage son wanted a tank when I first started but got him freshwater instead. Couldn't afford to pay for two coral habits . He still has it and takes care of it. The 450 gallon is both of ours but of course I take care of it.

 

[cdemoss01]

I am a kid I'm 14

 

[cdemoss01]

They used to love everything about it, name all the fish, help me, etc. But now they are teenagers.

Same but with my parents. Now GHA has taken everything and I want to give up

 

[TBSB2019]

Our son is 25 and really has no interest but to say "pretty" and walk off. Not an outdoorsy kinda person. Would rather be cooped up playing video games. No idea where he go it.

 

[rhitee93]

My girls are 26, but they get a kick out of my tank when they come visit, and are always asking bout it.