NAMES AGE LOCATION WORK?

[longislandfish]

I have been posting on this site for the last couple weeks now and have spoken to many of you but I dont really know anything about the people here or even the name they like to be called by. So if anybody is willing to tell some info about themselves feel free to post here.

Ill go first.

My name is TOM
Im 25 Years old
I live in Westbury NY
I am in the Video Game industry (Buyer for a wholesale distributor in Queens)
I also sell games on Ebay USERNAME 3BUSYMEN

This is a fun site and working in Queens on a computer most of the day it gives me some time to unwind during the day.

[KIM_TMA]

Hello Tom. I had this exact thought yesterday just never got around to posting the thread. I just wanted to know how many Fish Ppl there was in Arkansas, probaly not many. Well here goes.

My name is Kim.
I'm 24 yrs old.
I live in a little town called Possum Grape, Arkansas. Population 183!
I am the sole runner of an automotive & aerospace paint and sundry item distributor. My sole passion is for all of my animals. Fish and all. I have 3 aquariums, maybe one day more but husband said Whoa!, all Freshwater. Just can't afford a SW but like I said maybe 1 day.

I hope everybody else participates in this.

[longislandfish]

Nice to meet you Kim, Wow Quite a small town! you most know everyone. I dont even know many of the people on my street and i bought my house a year ago lol. I think people are friendlier outside of NY.

What size tanks do you have and what do you keep? I only have one (just bought it) 210 MBUNA african cichlid tank.
I guess i should have asked that on the first post.
Also how do you like running your own business? I find much more joy in my internet business as opposed to the day job i am still at right now....

[Hooked Newbie]

What the heck...

I'm Len
I'm 36
I live in Forsyth County, Ga. (Google it and you'll see why I can't identify my city... lol)
I work for a large wireless company as the SE Region E911 Ops Manager. I also volunteer at the Ga Aquarium and am involved in local politics. My true focus is on collecting the necessary knowledge on everything to open a LPS in the next couple years though. I have 15 tanks up right now along with 2 spoiled dogs. Next step... converting one to a SW tank. *gasp*

[jpappy789]

I guess I will do it too...

Josh here
17 years old
Lived in Eagan, MN my entire life...a decently large suburb, about 70,000 people, directly south of the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul)
Only "job" I have is at a local gas station, working about 10-20 hrs. a week

[KIM_TMA]

Nice to meet you Kim, Wow Quite a small town! you most know everyone. I dont even know many of the people on my street and i bought my house a year ago lol. I think people are friendlier outside of NY.

What size tanks do you have and what do you keep? I only have one (just bought it) 210 MBUNA african cichlid tank.
I guess i should have asked that on the first post.
Also how do you like running your own business? I find much more joy in my internet business as opposed to the day job i am still at right now....


Well Tom, I don't know everybody but I would say alot of them. Most of them are the biggest REDNECKS you could even imagine and the other half is in their elder years. Most ppl around me are pretty friendly though, they can see you out in the yard and they want to stop and see how is your ma and pa doin. LOL.

I have a 55gl with goldfish, columbian ramshorn snails, and a marbled sailfin pleco. Also a 29gl with a marbled angel, young bichir, briggs of different colors, and a few remaining female mollies. And last is my 10gl which I am super excited about today I will be introducing a marbled crayfish into along with guppies. That pretty much sums up all my tanks although I am thinking seriously about redoing my 55 gl.

O and it isn't my business, I just totally run it for a father and son Inc. They don't ever do anything except call and ask everything ok and I say yep and that is all they want. It sucks sometimes b/c I drive an hour to work and an hour home. But there isn't anything that pays well around where I live except a gas station. And I did work like that in High School.

[noodles62]

What the heck...

I'm Len
I'm 36
I live in Forsyth County, Ga. (Google it and you'll see why I can't identify my city... lol)
I work for a large wireless company as the SE Region E911 Ops Manager. I also volunteer at the Ga Aquarium and am involved in local politics. My true focus is on collecting the necessary knowledge on everything to open a LPS in the next couple years though. I have 15 tanks up right now along with 2 spoiled dogs. Next step... converting one to a SW tank. *gasp*


Converting one of the dogs!?!?!?! :eek: Sorry, couldn't resist!

[Hooked Newbie]

Converting one of the dogs!?!?!?! :eek: Sorry, couldn't resist!

:laugh:

Yes, first step is brackish I think. Anyone know a good filter for removing dog hair from the water?

[noodles62]

OK- my turn. My name is Dawn; I most recently am from the pacific NW but now I live in Hendersonville NC; a nice town in western NC; considered the mountains (blue ridge) that is apparently a retirement mecca! I am 46 yrs old, married, have 3 sons (2 military) and one daughter (step); 3 grand daughters. I work for the county - admin in the child protective services unit and am a supervisor of the clerical team.
I am a beginner in fishkeeping and am enjoying learning and the comradery that this sight provides......

[The Zigman]

What the heck...

I'm Len
I'm 36
I live in Forsyth County, Ga. (Google it and you'll see why I can't identify my city... lol)
I work for a large wireless company as the SE Region E911 Ops Manager. I also volunteer at the Ga Aquarium and am involved in local politics. My true focus is on collecting the necessary knowledge on everything to open a LPS in the next couple years though. I have 15 tanks up right now along with 2 spoiled dogs. Next step... converting one to a SW tank. *gasp*

HA HA!! I did!! :lipssealedsmilie:

[KIM_TMA]

:laugh:

Yes, first step is brackish I think. Anyone know a good filter for removing dog hair from the water?

LMAO!! Well Len pantyhose over the intake removes cat hair don't know about dog though. LOL

[almo75]

I'm Al
I'm 33
I live south of Chicago in a small town, maybe 2200, called Beecher.
Married with two kids. Older boy and younger daughter. Spend most of my time at home. Anymore time at home and I'd be considered a complete troglodyte!
I sell replacement parts for electronics. The stuff we keep at home and the stuff TV stations use.
I run a 55 g saltwater tank and am starting a 29 reef as $ allows.
We have a couple of anoles, a bearded dragon, two cats, and a dog. (cutest dog ever in my opinion)
If you want too know anything else just ask.

[jm1212]

HA HA!! I did!! :lipssealedsmilie:
hahahahahaaa

may as well now.

I'm Jon
im 16
i live southwest of Chicago in Plainfield. not much happens in Plainfield, just the tornado in 1990 and Lisa Stebic of course (for those of you in the Chicagoland area). i go to the city alot, so i feel just as at home there.
i dont work. i go to school. junior year...
i have four tanks, a 37 planted amazonian, a 20H community, 5 gallon fry tank, and 2 gallon plant growout tank (until rach sends me some shrimp :D)

[Rbishop]

george

64 in earth years

next universe over

no

[DAVIDFBT]

David
14, going to be a freshman in high school in about a month.
Medford, Oregon. It's a small, beautiful, decent city with about 80,000 people. Nearest big city is either Portland OR or San Fransisco CA.
No job yet. I'm looking to work part time at my favorite LFS though.

[blissskr]

My name is Will Im 25 live in NH, I work for a health insurance company, married with one baby girl and one on the way due dates sept 9th, and I currently have 9 tanks set up 1-150gal 2-55gal 1-40gal, 1-20l, 4-10gal

[FISHSHROD]

Mark
53 ( I think I'm still like 30 something) :) But deep down I'm just foolin myself:wall:
Pompano Beach, Florida.(google it) I'm the 3rd condo on the left.
automotive aftermarket
single / divorced/ father/ grandfather.
10 gal, 30 , 120, and 125 . All fresh.
EX REEFER :grinyes:

[noodles62]

This kind of sounds like an AA meeting! "hi, my name is ______, ....I am a fishaholic..." Just kidding! :lipssealedsmilie:

[Hooked Newbie]

This kind of sounds like an AA meeting! "hi, my name is ______, ....I am a fishaholic..." Just kidding! :lipssealedsmilie:

:rofl:

I got hooked on tetras originally and that led to a hardcore Cichlid habit...

[jpappy789]

:rofl:

I got hooked on tetras originally and that led to a hardcore Cichlid habit...
:lipssealedsmilie:

LEN! HOW COULD YOU?!

:nono:

[noodles62]

I knew I should have kept my mouth shut, but I could not resist!!! SORRY!

[jpappy789]

LOL!

At least you got Hooked to show his true colors:grinyes:

[Hooked Newbie]

I knew I should have kept my mouth shut, but I could not resist!!! SORRY!

You kidding? That cracked me up! Never apoogize for making someone smile.


LOL!

At least you got Hooked to show his true colors:grinyes:

Yep... I'm getting ready to hit the hard stuff... Shellies and Salt, here I come! :eek:

[jpappy789]

You kidding? That cracked me up! Never apoogize for making someone smile.



Yep... I'm getting ready to hit the hard stuff... Shellies and Salt, here I come! :eek:

LOL you can join me then! :lipssealedsmilie: Ooops, I mean...those fish aren't mine, I don't know what you are talking about, lay off man!...is it hot in hear or is it just me??? :D

[FluffynTex]

My name is Gayla
I am 43 years old
I live in Odessa Texas
I am disabled (6 herniated disc, De generative joint disease, Arthritis, Diabetes)
I used to be a Certified Nurses Aid/Home Health Aid
I spend hours watching my tanks. They keep me from going insane hehe.

[noodles62]

Too funny! I better go pay attention to the hubby for a while....it's been fun! :grinyes:

[Dangerdoll]

ok, I'm game...
my name is Cori
I am 39
live in Roselle Park, NJ
I am a graphic/web designer
I have 4 tanks, 1 is at work. One of my tanks is empty except for java moss and ferns... I just lost my betta this week.... I have 2 St Bernards, a dobe mix, 3 cats and 2 birds (aside from the fish)
My plans are to move to Ga, read through craigslist daily and work at Hooked's LFS. :D

[Hooked Newbie]

Sounds like a great plan DD! :grinyes:

[wendamus]

My name is Wendy
I'm 33 years old
I live in Monrovia, CA (Near Los Angeles)
I'm a network security engineer for a big networking company
I have 1 10 gallon, I'm obviously still at the "first one's free" stage of this addiction... But I seem to have found the place to let it grow! :-)

[excuzzzeme]

Name: Jeff
Location: New England for now
Age: Old enough to know better too young to care.

I may be disabled (due to multiple strokes),but don't underestimate me.

Occupation: When I was able to work; Computer consultant and Instructor at Community College, MCSE, ASE Master Mechanic, ASE Master Mechanic Heavy Truck, Certified Heavy-Duty Recovery Operator, Federally Registered Conventional Munitions and Explosives Expert.

[pinkertd]

george




Hey Bob....you can't be George, you're BOB! Cause that's who I sent my Xmas card to BOB! Guess you cracked up when you saw the ornament with Robert on it instead of George!:eek:

[J double R]

Jon
23
Enfield, CT
current profession: House-call car mechanic

[Neervana]

well...my name is Neervana, I live in central london and i'm 21. currently a student at uni versity, my aim is to graduate as a doctor in forensic pathology.

[msjinkzd]

Rachel
almost 30
I stay at home with my children
I have too many tanks:
120g to be high tech planted with lots of schools of little fish
75g to be oscar tank
29g ember tetras, abn, pomacea bridgesii
29g pomacea bridgesii
30g CRS and nerites
30g Blue pearl and tiger shrimp nerites and bridgesii
10g snowball and nerites
10g yellow and nerites
10g malaya
10g dark green
10g cherry
16g betta and swordtail tetras, spixi snails
10g nerites
36g community with cherry barbs, cories, honey gourami, cardinals, neons, pomacea bridgesii and cherry shrimp
5g betta
2.5 planted
All tanks are heavily planted low tech tanks

edit: forgot the 20L that will be a cpd breeding tank

[longislandfish]

Wow its nice to meet everyone. I'm glad this post worked. Maybe it will become one of those immortal posts LOL. I always wanted one of those.
Everyone here is so different in every way which is pretty cool. I cant imagine any way a this group would end up together otherwise. Keeping fish is quite a Uniting hobby.

[jameshilljr]

Rachel
almost 30
I stay at home with my children
I have too many tanks:
120g to be high tech planted with lots of schools of little fish
75g to be oscar tank
29g ember tetras, abn, pomacea bridgesii
29g pomacea bridgesii
30g CRS and nerites
30g Blue pearl and tiger shrimp nerites and bridgesii
10g snowball and nerites
10g yellow and nerites
10g malaya
10g dark green
10g cherry
16g betta and swordtail tetras, spixi snails
10g nerites
36g community with cherry barbs, cories, honey gourami, cardinals, neons, pomacea bridgesii and cherry shrimp
5g betta
2.5 planted
All tanks are heavily planted low tech tanks

edit: forgot the 20L that will be a cpd breeding tank


WOW:eek3:

That is alot of tanks! You must have a huge house or something...

At any rate,
My name is James(28 yrs. old) and my wife's name is Christina.We live in Sanford, NC. We are rather new to keeping fish. It's kinda funny that keeping fish for us started with a male betta from Walmart! But now we have a 55g with cichlids, a 10g with a juvie con pair, and (2) 2g tanks-1 with a male betta;1 with a female betta.
I work at UNC Chapel Hill as an electronic tech-no i'm really not working on electronics- I take care of the fire alarms, security alarms,fire sprinkler systems, etc. in the campus buildings. My wife stays at home with our 3 children, and homeschools the oldest.

[PrincessPea]

My name is Maia, I usually tell people that ask my age that I am old enough to vote, but too young to retire :)

interestingly, my favorite drink is the same as Neervana's- vodka with orange and lime. It was better when I lived in Cali with citrus trees in the yard that I could squeeze the juice from, but oh well. A glass up to Neervana!

I live next to Seattle with my 2 little kids that look like cherubs but behave very differently and my big-brained husband who is a computer scientist.

I am an illustrator (artist with a paycheck) and I homeschool my kids.

I have a 3 gallon tank with a couple plants and fish, and a 12 gallon tank with loads of plants and fish. That is all the aquaria I can manage between the demands of all the above but I have aspirations of vivariums with tiny frogs and things.

P.P.

[lindz]

My name is Lindsay and I'm 21, almost 22 (August 27th - woot!)
I live in Lincoln, Ne and I work at the University there. It's just a desk job but it allows me to to be on the computer and on this site during the day...hehe.
I just have a 20 gallon a 10 gallon and two 2.5 gallons. I'm looking to get a 5 gallon, too.

[marl_nyc]

Hello!
Been on this forum the past month or so and I have learned a lot from everyone on this site. And everyone is very very helpful as well! Trying to get my tanks (55 gal planted/29 gal quarantine) set up for DISCUS! :) Hopefully before winter sets in.

My Name is Marlowe
I work in Tribeca in Manhattan as a sous chef for one the fancy restaurants down there.
I live in Queens, Astoria
I'm 33 but always get carded everytime I go into a bar....:wall: must be my asian heritage.....
Thats it! Good to meet everyone here!

[msjinkzd]

That is alot of tanks! You must have a huge house or something...



I took over the basement for them, makes a great fish room

[Hooked Newbie]

I took over the basement for them, makes a great fish room

And I thought I was bad... :bowing:

[krytan]

Ok, i'll throw my self to the lions.

My name is Wayne
Im 30 years old
I live in Norwich, England
I drive an articulated forklift and enjoy DIY.

[crashlee916]

Hi guys!!!! nice to meet you all My name is Ashlee and im a fishaholic!!! hehe

Im 21 years old
I live Sacramento, CA
Im a Barista @ Javatude ( i make coffee ) :D

[chefjamesscott]

well ill say a bit about who i am

im james scott i live in regina saskatchewan i am 40

own a restaurant in the university of regina , my business partner owns www.matrixgaming.ca (http://www.matrixgaming.ca)

my wife rachelle an i have seven kids josepha grace 11yr aka krazy4coutry, christianna joy 10yr aka cute critters, hebron james 8 yrs, mahalia maranatha 6yrs, caleb christopher 5 yrs, shamus stephen 2 yrs, and gaddiella judith 2 months

basically im just a big kid sorta like the perpetual 12 year old

have many crazy ideas that we are about to do involving pets my wife an i figured that with seven kids and possible future kids that setting up our own zoo would be a good idea cheap social life

there are also 4-5 other businesses that i am starting with our fish store being the first one in process and our old cars being the other what is one of the driving forces for me as a fish enthusiast is the fact that saskatchewan seems to be a place that is forgotten in regards to having a killer fish store so i intend to fix that

now if only i had remembered to get a camera to take pictures of all this stuff

just read msjinks so i thought to list my tanks

33g various tetra, 6 bleekeri, geophagus, gymnogeophagus, red uaru :P
55g african lake tank 10 blue johani, male an female zebra
55g 4 juvi green terror, juvi jd, adult jd, adult convict, pleco
180g empty gettin set up
33g electric yellow tank
55g 3 7" columbian shark, 8" oscar, adult elect yellow, 2 unknown mubuna
5g acrylic 8 unknown fry from lfs , unknown juvi from lfs
10g acrylic red veil tail betta
33g 9 " pleco, needlenose gar 5"
33g guppy tank, eel loach, 4" upsidedown cat, some kind of cory cat, albino bristle nose baby 3" pleco
70g community grow out for african fry , with a few pictus cat an 6" upside down cat , 1 medium marble angel
70g 11" red devil with some feeder convict
70g 2 adult convicts(made me change my opinion on convicts they look super full grown so i gave them their own tank
55g 3 10-13" columbian sharks, 3 pleco (these came from another tank im pickin up today that i wll have set up shortly so they will be goin into a 90g which i pick up today

the best way for me to get my fish store in the works was to get the tanks used only issue with that is the tanks come with fish sometime hence my variety of fish

empty tanks 3-30g, 20g,

i gave away all my 10g to a lady who needed them since didnt seem to fit my fish room to dedicate a outlet to a 10g

other pets we have 2 chinchilla, 4 degu, 5 finches, 2 love birds, 4 cockatiel, bearded dragon, 2 kittens, wire hair yorkie cross terrier we will be picking up a green check conure an a quaker parrot this weekend

my wife an i decided that we would turn our house an lot next door into an animal lovers paradise will post a journal of this as we do it

have a great day an love this site

[krytan]

well ill say a bit about who i am

im james scott i live in regina saskatchewan

own a restaurant in the university of regina , my business partner owns www.matrixgaming.ca (http://www.matrixgaming.ca)

my wife rachelle an i have seven kids josepha grace 11yr aka krazy4coutry, christianna joy 10yr aka cute critters, hebron james 8 yrs, mahalia maranatha 6yrs, caleb christopher 5 yrs, shamus stephen 2 yrs, and gaddiella judith 2 months

basically im just a big kid sorta like the perpetual 12 year old

have many crazy ideas that we are about to do involving pets my wife an i figured that with seven kids and possible future kids that setting up our own zoo would be a good idea cheap social life

there are also 4-5 other businesses that i am starting with our fish store being the first one in process and our old cars being the other what is one of the driving forces for me as a fish enthusiast is the fact that saskatchewan seems to be a place that is forgotten in regards to having a killer fish store so i intend to fix that

my family an i love this site

:jaw: and i thought we had are hands full with two.

[chefjamesscott]

kids make the best toys they dont need batteries and they help keep the house from gettin clean

[oO.Crim.Oo]

Ok why not...

I'm Natosha
I'm 24
I live in Reisterstown, Maryland just outside of Baltimore though I'm from Michigan and still travel back and forth a lot.
I work from home for a construction services company.
I'm a medical transcription student.
My tanks are as follows: 3-10 gallon, 2-20 gallon long, 1-20 gallon tall, 1-20 gallon extra tall, and 1-50 gallon long in the works. All planted tanks. :)
And I'm a fishaholic!

[Amante_di_Betta]

I go by Gary
I'm 19 years old
I was born and raised in Syracuse, New York but now reside in Watertown, NY
I work at PetCo when they arent trying to pull one over on me
I have 16 tanks.
And UpstateNYer is my boyfriend :-D

[jpappy789]

ok, I'm game...
my name is Cori
I am 39
live in Roselle Park, NJ
I am a graphic/web designer
I have 4 tanks, 1 is at work. One of my tanks is empty except for java moss and ferns... I just lost my betta this week.... I have 2 St Bernards, a dobe mix, 3 cats and 2 birds (aside from the fish)
My plans are to move to Ga, read through craigslist daily and work at Hooked's LFS. :D
Me too, but I also get ice cream!! :grinyes::grinyes::grinyes:

[msjinkzd]

And DD, sorry to hear about your betta :(

[jbradt]

I'm Jamie; 32 years old; live in Boulder Colorado; and have 3 tanks (20 long, 10g, 2.5g).

Ironically, I work as a supervisor at an detox/treatment facility for people suffering from addictions... so if anyone needs to talk... :grinyes:

[Dangerdoll]

I took over the basement for them, makes a great fish room
hmmmm..... DD wonders if she should go work for Jinkz!


Me too, but I also get ice cream!! :grinyes::grinyes::grinyes:
darn.... I'll trade you for some extra socks!!

And DD, sorry to hear about your betta :(
thanks Jinkz... I knew it was coming but was in denial... *sigh* so there sits an empty tank with java moss full of cherries....

[jpappy789]

Sorry DD, the ice cream is all mine. :D

[msjinkzd]

pffft! Share with DD! <sternest look>

Anytime DD, come on over for a visit! :grinyes:

[jpappy789]

Never...HN even said I could get THREE scoops!:perv::grinyes:


(but he gets to choose the flavors)

[Alan R]

I'm Alan
29
I live near Lavonia, GA
I have 6 tanks
10g
20g tall
75g
120g tall
125g long
220g

[red_wall]

Im Thomas.
16
Southeastern GA
Camden County
And NO job
Student count? Well, I guess you'd say football is a job. It feels like one.

1 tank. :[

[ciaobella7122]

*My name is Shaina
*I am 21 years old
*I am a full time student and I work part time in an oncology ward
*I live in Ansonia, Ct... For those who don't know Ansonia is near New Haven and Connecticut is near New York (yea we're that little speck...)
*I dismantled my 35g octagon today and I am downgrading a little to a 25 or 30g long tomorrow
*Fun Fact: My husband thinks my aquarium hobby is "stupid" and a waste of money... I think he needs a swift kick to the gonads... :lipssealedsmilie:

[bubbles42151]

I wanna play!

-Marissa
-work as a waitress/sushi chef/hostess
-if im not at work then im at my animal shelter doing vaccinations and grooming dogs lol or homework!
-hoping to be a vet someday! :D
-age 17
-Tanks:
38gal
55gal
29gal
-Texas
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/bubbles42151/40a843cfb2a1.jpg

[Malefic23]

Eh, what the heck, I'll join the fray...

I'm actually a Matthew

I'm 36. This is the age when everything falls apart like a cheap toy, but you don't get the compensating wisdom that comes with age yet.

I'm a chef/kitchen manager for a strip club.

Charlotte, North Carolina. The sweaty upper lip of southern banking.

tanks
10 gal shrimp test tank
30 gal guppy/endler otto habitat
30 gal shrimp tank in construction
30 gal QT w/Rhino Plecos
50 gal with about 45 HRP fry growing out..anyone wanna buy a honduran?
55 gal QT w/Papa Panaques and Goldie Plecos
120 gal w/sevs, bichirs and a very hungry BGK
150 gal w/common plec, more sevs, black skirt tetras, HRP, royal, bristlenose and even a little rubberlip

My hobbies include wildflower photography, motorcycling, and being an evil overlord.

[longislandfish]

Wow working in a strip club must be very interesting......

nice shades bubbles

[bubbles42151]

hey thanks! lol