Hello one and all

[Instinct]

Hey my name is Dylan, I am 20 years old, I live in Illinois and have become quite interested in aquariums as of late. I've had a few basic setups before but nothing too major so I know my basics but I'm looking to gain some knowledge from people with a similar interest. I learn pretty quickly and am very excited to get started :)

[Cliff]

Welcome to the forum

[MLBfan]

Welcome to the AC :22:

[Instinct]

Thanks for the welcome :) been looking around and seeing there is a wealth of advice here. The predatory section has defiantly caught my attention, I'm sure thats not unusual for someone that doesn't know what they are getting themselves into ;)

[Goes to 11!]

Welcome to the AC Dylan, Where are you at in the wonderland that is IL?

Great sig btw. :hmm3grin2orange:

[mommy1]

:wavingyellow: Hello and welcome!

[Old Marine]

Welcome to the Family. You are doing the right thing by researching ALL options. I know that at 20 years old that this word was never in my vocabulary {Patience} But you must have it in this hobby. The Great people on this Forum will be Happy to help you.

[Red]

Welcome fellow Illinoisan! What kind of tanks do you have?

[Instinct]

I'm in central Illinois about an hour north of East St.Louis. Small town called Gillespie haha nothing too special and at the moment I have no tanks. My parents took the liberty of getting rid of all my aquariums when we moved when I was in high school and I haven't exactly had the cash or time to get a new setup. I am hoping to look at my options here and begin something new and exciting, I've always had a passion for aquariums and I am ready to get one going :)

[Goes to 11!]

Ah down past Decatur.

You will find plenty of info to keep you stoked here, Enjoy the ride. thumbs2:

[Instinct]

I defiantly got that impression just by skimming the boards. I am very happy that I found a community of people that are very avid about this hobby. I'm open for suggestions and am still considering my options but I am leaning towards a predatory with a good contrast in the inhabitants. However I am sure that is much easier said than done.

[DylanisHawttt]

Welcome to the forum :22:

[Goes to 11!]

Your research will show you the way my man.thumbs2:

[mommy1]

I am ready to get one going :)

Only one ?

[Instinct]

Yes one as a start. I don't plan on living in my current household for too much longer. Wouldn't wanna get anything too elaborate going and then have to move it all.

[Cyberra]

^_^ Welcome to the community

[ScottishFish]

Welcome to the forum. :22:

[gadget228]

Welcome to the AC... :22:

[eltylT]

Hello:22: and Welcome:19: to the AC.thumbs2: To bad you're moving soon cause a 55 gal. or larger would be great to start with.:fish: Good Luck with whatever size u begin with . This site is the greatest .

[Instinct]

Haha well funny that you mention a 55 gal tank, I just had a friend tell me they have a tank that size they are willing to part with. I've asked for the deminsions and a price. Comes with a stand too ^_^

[Lady Hobbs]

Hi instinct.....Good for you for doing the research first. A bit of learning about cycling, what filters are recommended, the proper fish to keep together is very important in this hobby.