As a Reefer, Are You Interested in the Ocean?

Reefer Matt · Jan 30, 2024

To me, reefing is as close to the ocean I can get on a daily basis. Though I can look out my front window at Lake Erie, that just doesn’t excite me as much. I love the ocean, and the sealife it hosts. I always have.

Are you interested in the ocean and the ecosystem it provides? Or does your interest stop with your tank?

revhtree · Jan 30, 2024

YES! Owning a reef tank increased my love for the ocean and opened up other types of enjoyment for me like snorkeling and just walking the beach looking for "reefy" things!

Slocke · Jan 30, 2024

I’m an avid snorkeler/scuba/free diver. Or at least I would be if I didn’t live in Atlanta. Have to do it when I’m deployed to the coast.

Keko21 · Jan 30, 2024

Hell yeah brother! The reef tank just manages my daily ocean withdrawal lol! I live in Central FL now, but used to be in Tampa where I was on my kayak every week fishing and snorkeling exploring the crazt ecosystems in the bay. Every time I get the opportunity to check out a new reef when I am traveling I take it- and it is SOO much more enjoyable since getting into this hobby!

Jasonak · Jan 30, 2024

Love snorkeling and as I call it rock hoping ,,looking through tidal pools for cool things. I live in Alaska so dont do either here but im very fortunate to get to go hawaii each year and normally spend couple hours every day snorkeling and my wife now has a appreciation for the reefs and the tidal pools after showing her all the cool stuff in them.

Cichlid Dad · Jan 30, 2024

Absolutely!

shakacuz · Jan 30, 2024

my reef is a mere extension of the ocean for me. i've always liked the sea, and can see myself living somewhere where i have easy access to the ocean whether for viewing pleasure, or to go in the water

rhitee93 · Jan 30, 2024

It was an interest in ocean life that got me into reefing. I don't get to see the ocean very often, but have always been fascinated with marine life. Thought I wanted to be an ichthyologist for a long time.

Where I live, a 1 acre farm pond is called a lake

Must be human nature to want what we can't get easily.

p1u5h13r4m24 · Jan 30, 2024

I grew up going to the bay clamming, crabbing, and fishing. I used to find little hermit crabs while clamming or baby crabs and always want to keep them.
I think that is one of the reasons I really got into the hobby

Jasonak · Jan 30, 2024

Always wanted to be this guy growing up

Digimes · Jan 30, 2024

Reefer Matt said:
To me, reefing is as close to the ocean I can get on a daily basis. Though I can look out my front window at Lake Erie, that just doesn’t excite me as much. I love the ocean, and the sealife it hosts. I always have.

Are you interested in the ocean and the ecosystem it provides? Or does your interest stop with your tank?

I LOVE the ocean and beaches. Its one of my two favorite places. 50ft under the surface or 5,000 feet in the air flying. Both are amazing.

Dburr1014 · Jan 30, 2024

I have always lived near the ocean. Well, long Island sound anyway.
I'm always driving to Rhode Island and hitting the beaches.
I snorkel when I can and love to travel to tropical places for the sun and sand.

tzabor10 · Jan 30, 2024

I love both fresh and salty water. Reefing has expanded my vacation outlook to explore snorkeling and Scuba diving. Fishing too! I love to see the cool stuff on this earth. Conservation is critical to keep our environment healthy and beautiful.

fish farmer · Jan 30, 2024

I love all things aquatic. Freshwater, saltwater, wetlands, warm and cold.

Gumbies R Us · Jan 30, 2024

Oh, for sure! It gives me a greater appreciation of the life out at sea and how we can even care for the wonderful creatures out there.

paintman · Jan 30, 2024

Being from New Jersey.......I can assure there is nothing more gross than the jersey shore! Over crowded and dirty.

BCSreef · Jan 30, 2024

Got into reefing and diving the same time back in the 1990s. Wife and I are avid divers and dive every day when on vacation. I love underwater photography too.