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Hi everyone!

I'm new to the marine hobby and after reading here for a few months, I joined yesterday.

"No Nemo for us"
So, how did I get here? I had to give up my job to become my autistic son's carer. He was going through a tough time so I thought a little slice of river bank in our living room would be a riveting distraction. My son was really into the aquascaping and planting but when we went to get fish at the Aquatic Design Centre in Balham he gravitated to the marine section. I had to explain that we had a freshwater tank and Nemo needed a whole new tank... and marine tanks are really expensive and very difficult.

When we got back he said the above to his mother.

Every time we visited ADC he only had eyes for Nemo. The only benefit of my current situation is that I have a lot of time on my hands. So I started reading this forum, watching videos on Youtube and slowly did my research.

On 6th July (his birthday) we went to ADC to pick up two Nemos. So, as well as a "Hello" I'd like to add a very heartfelt thank you for all of you on this forum that made our son very happy.
 

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Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family! :D
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Hi everyone!

I'm new to the marine hobby and after reading here for a few months, I joined yesterday.

"No Nemo for us"
So, how did I get here? I had to give up my job to become my autistic son's carer. He was going through a tough time so I thought a little slice of river bank in our living room would be a riveting distraction. My son was really into the aquascaping and planting but when we went to get fish at the Aquatic Design Centre in Balham he gravitated to the marine section. I had to explain that we had a freshwater tank and Nemo needed a whole new tank... and marine tanks are really expensive and very difficult.

When we got back he said the above to his mother.

Every time we visited ADC he only had eyes for Nemo. The only benefit of my current situation is that I have a lot of time on my hands. So I started reading this forum, watching videos on Youtube and slowly did my research.

On 6th July (his birthday) we went to ADC to pick up two Nemos. So, as well as a "Hello" I'd like to add a very heartfelt thank you for all of you on this forum that made our son very happy.
What a great gift for your son, congrats on being an awesome dad! And welcome to Reef2Reef! I'm glad you're now an official part of our community. :beaming-face-with-smiling-eyes:
 

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Welcome to R2R! Your son is lucky to have such a great dad. Happy reefing to the both of you!
Yes he is. I know I couldn't do it to the level my wife could. I watched her stay home with the kids for about 10 years. Up until that time, I really had no clue what stay at home parents had to do. The answer to that question is EVERYTHING! What she had to put up with made retail pharmacy seem easy (and trust me, it's brutal).

To zerozero, my hat is off to you.

Welcome to R2R!
 

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