Always had little freshwater community tanks when I was a kid. You know the one... fake plants, bright blue and lime green gravel, neon tetras? LOL After high school started up another communtiy tank, natural looking and eventually got addicted to African Cichlids. Then I started talking to Carlos about going to work at RCA and he suggested that I start a saltwater tank to help me learn... I think this is more expensive than school!!! It is truly addicting because I read and watch everything I can get my hands on or find on Discovery channel. Reefkeeping is a constantly evolving hobby and I think that is why it is able to hold so many people's interest for such a long time.