Poll: So is 60 too old to get back in the hobby?

[drblakjak55]

Started reefing at 60 when I retired. Africans for forty years. 90g mixed reef now 3 yrs old. Learned a lot $$$ about what won’t grow and what will. Keep it simple. Ten times flow. I have same DC return pump. Love it. Good light. I started with dead rock. Light, porous, no bad hitchhikers. R2R great site

 

[drblakjak55]

Started 90g lps dominant tank when I retired at 60. Learned $$$$$ a lot about what will and what for no good reason will not grow. I’m in the keep it simple school. Ten times flow with the same dc pump you have. Good light. Good skimmer. Chaeto under a Home Depot clip light. 25% water change every three weeks. I dose nothing but half shot vodka twice a week which keeps diatoms at zero. Enjoy. R2R great site

 

[editour2]

63 here .....my current 225 gal tank has been running since 2011. Previously had an 85 gal flat back reef tank ......prior to that I had all fresh water tanks. The older you get the more automation you want/need....LOL

 

[adam finley]

Finally! I’m not considered one of the old ones lol. I’m 39 and have had fresh water here and there throughout the years. I finally decided to take the saltwater plunge a little over a year ago. Saltwater is definitely more challenging and frustrating but by far more rewarding as well.

 

[BAMABUFF]

We got out for 10 years and just got back in. I’ve missed it so much. I love hearing bubbles in my living room! When I say things like, “I only want a 20 gallon freshwater tank” my hubby just says “whatever.” He knows me well after all these years!

Btw.... your tank is great. I have the exact same tank and stand and I love it. I wish you’d come build me a rolling shelf! I also have to ask.... your user name is bamabuff. Are you in the the same great state as I am? I’m in Mobile.

Roll Tide! From Birmingham

 

[BestMomEver]

Roll Tide! From Birmingham

Rooooooolllllll Tide Roll!!!

 

[Colin E Matthews]

Well I am a mature reef tank keeper, I built my first reef tank when I was 44 yrs, was 4 foot and totally full
my second reef tank was a 4 footer when we owned a Motel and it took pride of place in the office , I was 59 yrs ,
now my latest is a 3 foot bow front and I am the ripe age of 69 yrs ,I am enjoying it as it continues to mature and look beter every day
I concider myself not to know everything but have lots of experience to be a le to keep everything

happy

 

[oldfishman]

I am 75 and have a 28 gal that has been up about a 9 months. You are never too old.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Never too Young
Never too old !!!!

 

[Steve Elb]

I have kept fresh water tanks on and off since I was a kid. Set up an Afican Cichlid tank after a 20 year break 8 months ago...Frontosas and Haps. I decided to get a 25 IM AIO. Quite a learning curve but worth it and is going well. I have a IM Nuvo 100 on order and am building the stand and cycling the rock in a brute can. Btw I'm 65. You're only as old as you are between your ears. Welcome aboard!!

 

[Captain Quint]

Well I am a mature reef tank keeper, I built my first reef tank when I was 44 yrs, was 4 foot and totally full
my second reef tank was a 4 footer when we owned a Motel and it took pride of place in the office , I was 59 yrs ,
now my latest is a 3 foot bow front and I am the ripe age of 69 yrs ,I am enjoying it as it continues to mature and look beter every day
I concider myself not to know everything but have lots of experience to be a le to keep everything

happy

And it shows good sir.

@Colin Matthews welcome to R2R and thank you for joining and sharing your story and tank.

 

[terri_ann]

Continue to do what gives you pleasure and keeps you active(physical & mental). I'm 66 and have several sw/reef tanks. Love it as you never stop learning, face challenges, etc. I love talking SW and helping others, sharing my corals, etc! Keep on, keeping on!!