Hi all!

[nerdRVT]

Hi there! I'm Christine. I was a member of the club a long time ago, and I've been semi-lurking for the last year or so.

I'm a Registered Veterinary Technician and aquatic biologist. I run uOttawa's aquatic animal facility, which is home to about 18,000 fish and amphibians. Anything from zebra danios to rainbow trout and lots of other species. About 10,000 gallons of fish and frog housing, overall.

I don't have much in the way of my own tanks at the moment, but I have a small (~1.8G) office betta tank and I'm setting up a 20g FW in my office now, too. I have to admit that I forgot all about the joy and excitement of setting up a new system.

See you at the meetings!

[matttimms49]

wow that sounds amazing, What an interesting job!

Yes the excitement of setting up a new aquarium is definitely addicting. What's the plan for the 20gallon?

[OVAS-Webmaster]

Welcome back, hope you can make it out to a meeting.

Sounds like you could be a knowledgeable resource for the forum and the club.

You may not have many of your own tanks, but 10,000 gallons - I'd hate to have to do that water change 

James

[nerdRVT]

wow that sounds amazing, What an interesting job!

Yes the excitement of setting up a new aquarium is definitely addicting. What's the plan for the 20gallon?

Thanks! I feel privileged every day to have this opportunity. Not just care for fish, but to be involved in their health and welfare, too.

Not sure yet for the 20G! I am a catfish girl so corys and otos for sure... probably a S.A. community of some kind.

[nerdRVT]

Welcome back, hope you can make it out to a meeting.

Sounds like you could be a knowledgeable resource for the forum and the club.

You may not have many of your own tanks, but 10,000 gallons - I'd hate to have to do that water change 

James

Thanks! I'm glad that most of our water changes are completely automated just the life support systems tend to involve a lot of labor. I'm working on more automation for water parameter monitoring, too.

[charlie]

Welcome back Christine!, sure is nice to see a familiar face back with us.
was good chatting with you at the meeting , power failure and all 
Errol