How many in the hobby also Scuba Dive?

anative · 04/07/2009, 05:57 AM

I was wondering the other day just what percentage of people in the hobby also scuba dive. I can't think of a better place to research people in the hobby than Reef Central so:

anative · 04/07/2009, 10:10 AM

Wow a lot more yes votes than I expected. Keep voting...

BlueTangarang · 04/07/2009, 11:26 AM

Well you can add one more to your list of hobbiest who also dive, plus about another 15 to 20 of people I know from a local pet store and the public aquarium here in Monterey. If you add surfing you now have probably half of the hobbiest playing in the water.

tanktoyman · 04/07/2009, 12:26 PM

I am certified to dive, but dont get to go very offten.

Jflip2002 · 04/07/2009, 12:31 PM

California waters just dont seem very appealing to dive in. If I lived in FLA or HI, Id love to.

newguy1983 · 04/07/2009, 03:46 PM

I do a lot of wrecks of the NC coast...been to Florida several times as well...

tbar · 04/07/2009, 04:12 PM

I dove in Hawaii, Philippines, Red Sea, Gulf of Oman and the Med. sea while in the Navy. Done a lot of diving off of Ft. Lauderdale and the Keys too. Have not been in over 10 years now, would like to do it again sometime. Used to go in the caverns in the springs in Florida also.

LockeOak · 04/07/2009, 04:50 PM

To be honest, you probably have a some self-selection going on in your poll

There's nothing to be done about it, though.

BS · 04/07/2009, 04:57 PM

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Originally posted by LockeOak
To be honest, you probably have a some self-selection going on in your poll There's nothing to be done about it, though.

Harold · 04/07/2009, 05:06 PM

I was a freshwater hobbyist for umpteen years, then took up scuba diving. I was fascinated by the reefs in the Carribbean, and this inspired me to switch to saltwater. Since I couldn't go diving in the tropics often, I decided to set up a reef tank so I could be there all the time. Too bad my tank is only a 180...or I would be in there with my mask and pony bottle !

SWINGRRRR · 04/07/2009, 05:18 PM

I used to. Damn cancer.

oldsaltman · 04/07/2009, 05:48 PM

Yea, I wasn't sure how to answer. I do, but I haven't been in a number of years. The years just fly by when you are having fun.

ZoaFan08 · 04/07/2009, 05:52 PM

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Originally posted by Jflip2002
California waters just dont seem very appealing to dive in. If I lived in FLA or HI, Id love to.

Amazing diving in CA, people come from all over to dive our Kelp Forrest.

haitwun · 04/07/2009, 06:34 PM

The ocean is the best fish tank ever. Plus, i will probably never have a live kelp setup at home so visiting nature's tank is the next best thing.

dougie · 04/07/2009, 07:44 PM

been diving now for about a year. and im off to Queensland tomorrow, the reef is calling me, again lol.

LockeOak · 04/07/2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally posted by BS

That is, the people that are divers are much more likely to bother to answer than people that aren't.

Anemonebuff · 04/07/2009, 10:57 PM

used to. Unfortunately I had some dental work done and I experience pain in one of my molars once I pass 10 feet in depth. The pressure is too much.

ZoaFan08 · 04/07/2009, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Anemonebuff
used to. Unfortunately I had some dental work done and I experience pain in one of my molars once I pass 10 feet in depth. The pressure is too much.

Go see another Dentist, that can be fixed.

snorvich · 04/08/2009, 05:04 AM

I was diving before reefing. In fact that is WHY I started doing salt water aquaria.

maxheadroom · 04/08/2009, 08:33 AM

I run a dive shop in Fl and Yes, i dive

reefscape15 · 04/08/2009, 06:15 PM

I have had the opportunity to snorkel in Hawaii and Jamaica, but living in Upstate NY really doesn't give me much of a chance to get out and dive! HAHA!!!! I've always dreamed of moving somewhere and opening up a dive/reef shop and run diving tours and run a reef shop. Every time i get the chance to hop in the ocean i'm always jumping in!

dwd5813 · 04/08/2009, 06:26 PM

I would love to get certified. once i get some financial issues straightened out i'm planning on starting the process.

there's also a scuba forum here, if you want to talk scuba with some aquarists.

anative · 04/11/2009, 12:14 PM

Thanks for all the votes and replies. Keep them coming.

View Poll Results: Are you certified to Scuba Dive?
Yes	78	72.22%
No, but interested in getting certified.	19	17.59%
No	11	10.19%
Voters: 108. You may not vote on this poll

04/07/2009, 05:57 AM	#1
anative Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Casselberry, FL Posts: 826	How many in the hobby also Scuba Dive? I was wondering the other day just what percentage of people in the hobby also scuba dive. I can't think of a better place to research people in the hobby than Reef Central so: __________________ Jon Clements MASNA Vice-President - 2009, 2010 ORCA Treasurer - 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010 Current Tank Info: 220g reef of LPS and Softies

04/07/2009, 10:10 AM	#2
anative Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Casselberry, FL Posts: 826	Wow a lot more yes votes than I expected. Keep voting... __________________ Jon Clements MASNA Vice-President - 2009, 2010 ORCA Treasurer - 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010 Current Tank Info: 220g reef of LPS and Softies

04/07/2009, 12:31 PM	#5
Jflip2002 Eagles & Tigers Fan Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,543	California waters just dont seem very appealing to dive in. If I lived in FLA or HI, Id love to. __________________ I hate cheap powerheads. Current Tank Info: 40g Breeder

04/07/2009, 03:46 PM	#6
newguy1983 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Triad, North Carolina Posts: 591	I do a lot of wrecks of the NC coast...been to Florida several times as well... __________________ "If you let up for a second, expect to finish there..." Current Tank Info: In the market

04/07/2009, 11:26 AM	#3
BlueTangarang Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Eastern Pacific Coastline, Ca Posts: 28	Well you can add one more to your list of hobbiest who also dive, plus about another 15 to 20 of people I know from a local pet store and the public aquarium here in Monterey. If you add surfing you now have probably half of the hobbiest playing in the water.

04/07/2009, 12:26 PM	#4
tanktoyman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Posts: 81	I am certified to dive, but dont get to go very offten.

04/07/2009, 04:12 PM	#7
tbar Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SE Virginia Posts: 452	I dove in Hawaii, Philippines, Red Sea, Gulf of Oman and the Med. sea while in the Navy. Done a lot of diving off of Ft. Lauderdale and the Keys too. Have not been in over 10 years now, would like to do it again sometime. Used to go in the caverns in the springs in Florida also. __________________ I have done a 5 gal water change (about 17%) every week since week one. Hopefully having this posted here will motivate me enough to keep doing so. Current Tank Info: 33L, Two 36" 24 watt Marineland LED's, Tunze 9002 Skimmer, 2 Koralia 1's, pico hob filter for carbon.

04/07/2009, 04:50 PM	#8
LockeOak Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 839	To be honest, you probably have a some self-selection going on in your poll There's nothing to be done about it, though.

04/07/2009, 05:06 PM	#10
Harold Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 37	I was a freshwater hobbyist for umpteen years, then took up scuba diving. I was fascinated by the reefs in the Carribbean, and this inspired me to switch to saltwater. Since I couldn't go diving in the tropics often, I decided to set up a reef tank so I could be there all the time. Too bad my tank is only a 180...or I would be in there with my mask and pony bottle !

04/07/2009, 05:18 PM	#11
SWINGRRRR Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pcola FL Posts: 2,504	I used to. Damn cancer. __________________ Have you ever tried to hold a monkey still if it is not drunk ~ insteng Current Tank Info: 45gal Rimless mixed reef--SWC 150BMK--2xMP10ESW--Giesemann 150W HQI

04/07/2009, 05:48 PM	#12
oldsaltman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ga Posts: 1,333	Yea, I wasn't sure how to answer. I do, but I haven't been in a number of years. The years just fly by when you are having fun. __________________ "No honey I can't just send it back. It's all wet and they won't take it back now!" Current Tank Info: 90g inwall with a 30g sump

04/07/2009, 06:34 PM	#14
haitwun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 282	The ocean is the best fish tank ever. Plus, i will probably never have a live kelp setup at home so visiting nature's tank is the next best thing.

04/07/2009, 07:44 PM	#15
dougie Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NSW AUSTRALIA Posts: 607	been diving now for about a year. and im off to Queensland tomorrow, the reef is calling me, again lol. __________________ Steve Irwin, still my hero, and never forgotten. Current Tank Info: 210 gal, 7x2x2, LED, mp60's. mixed reef.

04/07/2009, 10:57 PM	#17
Anemonebuff Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: LI,NY Posts: 3,877	used to. Unfortunately I had some dental work done and I experience pain in one of my molars once I pass 10 feet in depth. The pressure is too much.

04/08/2009, 05:04 AM	#19
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	I was diving before reefing. In fact that is WHY I started doing salt water aquaria. __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

04/08/2009, 08:33 AM	#20
maxheadroom Clownfish Farmer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port St. Lucie, FL Posts: 2,071	I run a dive shop in Fl and Yes, i dive

04/08/2009, 06:15 PM	#21
reefscape15 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elmira Heights, NY Posts: 2,812	I have had the opportunity to snorkel in Hawaii and Jamaica, but living in Upstate NY really doesn't give me much of a chance to get out and dive! HAHA!!!! I've always dreamed of moving somewhere and opening up a dive/reef shop and run diving tours and run a reef shop. Every time i get the chance to hop in the ocean i'm always jumping in! __________________ A new beginning........... JIM Current Tank Info: 5g standard softie/zoa tank, just starting a 20H

04/08/2009, 06:26 PM	#22
dwd5813 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: 813 Posts: 2,827	I would love to get certified. once i get some financial issues straightened out i'm planning on starting the process. there's also a scuba forum here, if you want to talk scuba with some aquarists. __________________ order some golf shoes, otherwise we'll never get out of this place alive. what can i say? in dog beers, i have only had one. - dublo8 Current Tank Info: 40B aiptasia farm

04/11/2009, 12:14 PM	#23
anative Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Casselberry, FL Posts: 826	Thanks for all the votes and replies. Keep them coming. __________________ Jon Clements MASNA Vice-President - 2009, 2010 ORCA Treasurer - 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010 Current Tank Info: 220g reef of LPS and Softies