Hello from SW London

[zheka757]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[kvansloo]

Hello, and welcome

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome, glad you are here! What a wonderful thing to do for and with your son!

 

[zerozero]

Thank you all for the warm welcome and kind words.

The most important thing is that my son just loves his marine tank. Occellaris clownfish might be the most obvious choice as first fish for a reef tank but they are simply iconic. They look so amazing and have such a bold personality.

What I’m most pleased about is my son is already appreciating the corals. Last night we all enjoyed the tank under blue lights. My wife called it “mesmerising”.

Good times ahead

 

[Brisk]

Welcome!

 

[tharbin]

Welcome to R2R! That is a heart-warming story.

 

[DDenny]

 

[Buckster]

Hello and Welcome to R2R! Remember to be have patience with the tank.

 

[dschuffert]

Welcome!

 

[albie]

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.

Welcome and hope your son loves his new fish - from another parent to an autistic son with an affinity for all things ocean!

 

[Shnetts]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[rc8t6353]

Welcome to Reef2Reef! It's awesome to read that this hobby is benefiting your son and no doubt making an even stronger bond between you two!

 

[zerozero]

Welcome to Reef2Reef! It's awesome to read that this hobby is benefiting your son and no doubt making an even stronger bond between you two!

Thank you so much. I'm so pleased how involved he is with everything. The kid loves a water change and water parameter testing.

 

[phillyb614]