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With the price of real estate so high in HK, I would imagine there cannot be many places for you to buy equipment or livestock. Is this true?
My great buddy @ylreefer can chime in I’m sure.

It’s expensive to live here. I only rent and don’t own. But it costs me about $2,000 US to rent a 500 sq ft apartment. You can see why I only run a 40g and not a 400g. However, I do love it. We get corals at really decent prices. Have to say fish are cheap too.
 

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How come everyone lives so close to BRS? Are they a magnet?;Hilarious

Funny thing, when I got back into the hobby 5 - 6 years ago and searched for a "goods supplier" I was shocked that BRS was literally in my backyard. dang near all my orders get here overnight or two days at worst via standard shipping/orders.
 
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Born and raised in Chicago IL. Love your pic of the ocean view in Hong Kong. Been almost 5 years since my last visit there.
Hong Kong is stereotyped as a building and people capital. But we have lots of islands and ocean. My go-to on my days off.
 

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Born/Raised in Cuba, came to this country in 1988 and leave in Miami for 7 years then in 1996 I moved to Tampa (trying to recover from Hurricane Andrew 1992 where I lost everything) and been here until now.
 

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Born in Portugal, came to USA in 1978 to Boston with my parents. Moved back to Portugal with my parents when I was 11. Came back to America at 17 by myself and to Germany in 1998 for 3 years. Then I decided home was back in Boston.
 

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Born, raised and live in the Chicagoland area. Looking to move to somewhere with a warmer climate once I retire and kids are done with school. I hate winters here and I don't think we get fall or spring here either. If we do it only lasts a few hours.... :D
 
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Born in Portugal, came to USA in 1978 to Boston with my parents. Moved back to Portugal with my parents when I was 11. Came back to America at 17 by myself and to Germany in 1998 for 3 years. Then I decided home was back in Boston.
I grew up in Hawaii. Lots of Portuguese culture there. You’d be surprised.
 
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Born/Raised in Cuba, came to this country in 1988 and leave in Miami for 7 years then in 1996 I moved to Tampa (trying to recover from Hurricane Andrew 1992 where I lost everything) and been here until now.
I can’t imagine having a tank and worrying about hurricanes.
 
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From London UK, so far from the ocean I don't even know how to get there lol.

Now living in Hong Kong and the ocean is never more than a 1 hour drive away to the north, south and east for me. So plenty of choice [emoji4].

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This pic is so Hong Kong. We have the beauty of city, mountain, and sea. Truly diverse.
 

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I’ve lived in tropical climates for almost my entire life. I can tell you one thing, I miss the seasons. As odd as that sounds. Haven’t had an autumn ever. Never really a true winter. Just rainy springs and hot, humid summers that seem to never end.
I forget which island or islands in Hawaii it snows, and of course you have to be native to visit certain areas of Hawaii. The snow is up high.
 

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As simple as it’s stated - where are you from and where do you live?

We have a diverse group of folks on here. I’ve personally met a couple of you (and made great friends). I used to assume everyone here lives in the US - and seemingly, a majority do.

I’m originally from Southern Illinois, USA (a whole life ago) - days away from the ocean.

Grew up in Hawaii - 10 minutes from the ocean.

Been living in Hong Kong for over 6 years now. - 5 minutes from the ocean.

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Born and raised in Southern Callyfornia as some pronounce it. Heee
OC County. Go Lakers
 

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