Tell us about yourself: 

I have always loved water, fresh, salt, whatever. My sister and I grew up on Lake Buchanan fishing, water skiiing and loving the water. Back in 1988 I was involved in a multi car wreck on my way to work and have not been able to work since. This wreck resulted in multiple spinal surgeries and now pain management. I had just set my first saltwater tank up and will never foget coming home from the hospital to a green algae mess. I still have that tank as it is my current tank and I love it. I have also shown quarter horses and dogs, but this hobby is the very best.

How did you get involved in the saltwater hobby?

I was working at the time for a pet supply company, we sold freshwater fish to WalMart stores and on fridays I was not able to send back sick or dying fish to the company. I ended up trying to save them and ended up with several FW fish tanks. Many did live and I must of had 4-5 tanks with fish that were not accepted due to one reason or another. That lead to my wanting more of a challenge and that meant saltwater. I started with a 120g and my second reef tank was a 180g which I no longer have, but my trusty 120g is my pride and joy.

Tell us about your tank 

120g Oceanic RR, setup in 1998. Sps and clams, mostly acropora and then some plating and encrusting montipora. Most are growing out as it is my start over from the disaster I encountered with my 180g. Halides, 2 250w reeflux 10k's, ASM skimmer, DSB, 175# figi rock, tons of flow, T5 actinic.

How did you become involved with Reef Frontiers? 

I saw the link in someones sig line and the rest is history. I love this forum and everyone invloved with it. I try to lend a positive word if I can and Thank those that did to me in my early days.

What is your reef keeping philosophy? 

I am of the mind that saltwater fish and reefkeeping can be done with every tech gadget but also with the most simple setup. It's whatever works best for you and your situation. I don't have all the bells and whistles but my equipment works for me and it shows in the health of my fish and corals. I know exactly what the corals need that I keep and what the fish I keep require to have them look their absolute best. Read, read, read and ask any question no matter how simple it might sound to you. It might just be the question that helps you and your tank.

What is your dream tank? 

To be quite honest, I would have to say my current tank. I've done larger and due to my spinal issues now this 120g tank is the perfect size for me to be able to work in it and enjoy. I've had my larger{180g} tank featured in the book, Ultimate Marine Aquariums by Mike Paletta, that tank was also featured in Practical Fishkeeping magazine, but this tank is my favorite.

Do you have any advice for others?