Time in..

[chef]

It'll be 3 years in february. Many challenges. The more I know, the less I realize I know. Guess I'm a sucker for punishment. Still love it tho and don't expect to quit any time soon.

[The Grizz]

4 yrs in October & this year is going to be a GREAT yr for my new system.

[H2o2]

I got a sea turtle off Ancient Mariner on Fraser st. in Vancouver in 1973 that I raised until it started chasing my 140$ Flame Angel so I gave it to Vancouver aquarium and they raised it to breeding age then sent it to Japan for breeding. It was a Hawksbill and time flys

[Myka]

I remember reading somewhere awhile back that the average reef enthusiast has been in the hobby for 18 months. Of course, when polling an online community you don't get a real accurate representation. I think you will find a good many on here over 5 years.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Myka

I remember reading somewhere awhile back that the average reef enthusiast has been in the hobby for 18 months. Of course, when polling an online community you don't get a real accurate representation. I think you will find a good many on here over 5 years.

Ya, it seems we have a lot of 5+ members. But from what I've seen, I see a lot more leaving in under 2. Maybe they just stop coming here (not that I think anyone would not want to come here!!)

[DAVE]

Originally Posted by Myka

I remember reading somewhere awhile back that the average reef enthusiast has been in the hobby for 18 months. Of course, when polling an online community you don't get a real accurate representation. I think you will find a good many on here over 5 years.

+1, the pole will be very bias. The average reefer is not on a forum. Typically its just the hardcore people and they will be in the hobby for a longer period of time (typically)

[Slick Fork]

Since 2006, usually have had either something running or something in the works.

[MMAX]

Just coming up to 6 years...started Feb 2008.

[Treebeard]

Thanks for reminding me how much cash I have poured down the drain since I started this madness. Should have taken up coke instead, probably would have been cheaper!

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Dez

Time in being time that a reef tank is set up without crashing or time in the hobby?

Lets say time in total. I noticed while browsing the FTS thread from a few years ago that so many of the people are gone.