Introduction to a new Fishkeeper

[florch48]

Hello everyone,

My name is Christopher, and I'm thrilled to join the OVAS!

I'm a complete newcomer to the world of fish keeping, and my journey started quite unexpectedly. For years, I've wanted a pet, but my allergies to dogs and cats made it impossible. A childhood dream of having a fish tank finally became a reality when my aunt's neighbor decided to get rid of their old tank. It was fully equipped so I was quick to rescue it, and start my new adventure.

What began as a simple idea for a pet has pivoted to a fascinating new hobby. I've realized that fish keeping is about much more than just the fish—it's about creating and maintaining a thriving ecosystem, complete with beautiful aquatic plants. I'm currently in the process of setting up my first tank, a freshwater community tank, and I'm eager to learn all the ins and outs.

I joined the society & forum to connect with fellow enthusiasts locally, find tips and resources for everything from tank maintenance to keeping my plants healthy, and hopefully find a new home for any fish or equipment that needs one. By day I work remote full-time in finance/accounting, so I thought it is the perfect time to get the tank set up and keep an eye on the break-in period. I will likely go with a fishless start-up to avoid undue stress on potential roommates from biological spikes.

I'm excited to learn from all of you and can't wait to dive in!

Sidenote: I always thought the Canadian Quarter featured a caribou not a moose

[OVAS-Webmaster]

Sidenote: I always thought the Canadian Quarter featured a caribou not a moose

Thanks for the correction.

[CarlP]

Hi Christopher,

Nice to meet you and welcome to the wonderful world of fish and aquatic plants.
You seems to have done some research already but if you have any questions feel free to reach out.

[charlie]

Warm welcome to our community
 Hope you can join is at our in-person monthly meetings, also check out our season opening " Garage sale" this coming Saturday
Looking forward to meeting you.