soldieroffortune1974

My name is Johnny 33/male my passions are scuba diving and building aquariums. I have been browsing for some time and decided it would be beneficial to speak to some of the knowledgeable individuals I have been reading about.

I developed an interest in fish at an early age,I was about 4 when my grandfather put in a pool,and I naturally assumed fish needed to be in the water too,so I caught several catfish from our neighbors pond and put them in,so I could swim with them. (true story)

I have since became a level 4 rescue diver,working on my masters so I can teach,and in my spare time I build aquariums. I see what is in nature,then attempt to mimmick it,in my own aquariums. I have an aquarium in every room of the house,and the largest is 175 gallons in my study.

Lucy

Welcome to Fish Lore.

sgould

Glad to meet another diver. Welcome to the site!

pinkfloydpuffer

Welcome to fishlore!
Your aquariums sound awesome

soldieroffortune1974

I appreciate the welcome.I hope t0o converse with others soon. My rare species come mostly from individuals who have moved or can no longer care for them.Since I build aquariums as a hobby,it's only natural they gravitate my way.

I plan to post pics soon,all I have is a 35mm camera and have to scan all my photos,stay tuned,I have some interesting set ups and species.I look forward to sharing them with everyone. Thx again.

COBettaCouple

Welcome to Fishlore. Looking forward to pics of your tanks.

MinxMermaid

COOL!!!

Welcome to fishlore! Can't wait to see your PICS!

i'm sure my hubby (hockeyref) will be intrigued. when we were at the aquarium of the pacific in long Beach, he kept saying, "i could build that at home...." about every built in tank.

i'm a lifetime certified diver as well since the 80's, although i gave up the hobby for years...but a little short dive last year had me longing to get back to it.

i spent a summer as a dive guide in cozumel in 1983, one of the best summers ever!

Jess

Wow! Diving is very cool. I've tried a few times. Although I'm not certified. Hopefully someday. : )

soldieroffortune1974

I have attempted a few times to upload some pics,but for some reason my computer isnt interacting with the system very well. I have been able to get a pic of myself in my sig,but it was supposed to be for my profile........hmmmmm,as soon as I get it figured out,you will be able to see more than just me.

Nope now the sig picture is gone too,hmmmmmmmmmmm

Speedy

Welcome to the forum! Glad you decided to join us. Glad to me you. I'm a little late but I have been out of town. I would love to try diving but I never had maybe someday. I had a boss that did and she would talk about it all the time.

soldieroffortune1974

Hello hello hello,ALL...........

I have been out of country for a time.I had an extended assignment in Honduras,but now Heeeeeeeeeeeere I am,for better or for worse. I hope to get reacquainted with many new mwmbers,and my friends here on the forum.
It's glad to be back,just taking some time to unwind and have a little fun. AND get mu aquariums back up to par where they should be.I look forward to starting some more debates shortly, so stay tuned.

Dozey

Glad to have you back SOF!

I’m looking forward to your debates and your great advice. And of course most glad that you are OK and doing well.

Lucy

Welcome back

agabr123

welcome back!!!! we've missed you!

CHoffman

Good to have ya back!!!...You missed us didn't ya..

soldieroffortune1974

Yes,I certainly missed everyone on Fishlore, I have a lot of catching up to do. Thanks for the well wishes and the hearty welcome.It's good to be back.

I have photos and videos coming soon,just have to make a few corrections on lighting and a little tweaking to the recorder to make the pics and video look good,but I have posted 1,let me know what ya think, and thanks again for the warm welcome.

Speedy

Glad to have you back! You where missed.

pinkfloydpuffer

Glad to see you back!