BryceM

I'd like to let you all know that ashappard has accepted an offer to become part of the APC staff as our newest moderator. I"ll let him introduce himself and explain his own history with regards to the hobby.

taz81

Horray for a new moderator! May you be as pleasant and informative as your peers! Welcome!

davemonkey

It's awesome to have you as part of the staff ashappard!

-Dave

monkeyruler90

congrats man, you definitely deserved it! you're going to do a great job!

ashappard

Thanks guys! very happy to be involved here. Lots of great information and people at APC and I'm looking forward to contributing.

A little background on my hobby experience up to now :

As a kid I had a couple aquariums, nothing fancy - and it was enjoyable but not 'gripping'
no real exposure to planted tanks until I noticed the first AGA contest on the web. I had never seen planted tanks like that. So I was hooked and quickly had several disastrous attempts at planted tank keeping, using the reefing equipment I was already familiar with.. I didn't want to give up so I started seriously lurking aquatic forums until I found forums specific to planted tanks. They kept me not only interested but helped me succeed. Hopefully I can add positive things to the hobby by being here and thanks again for having me onboard!

-Adam

hooha

Welcome aboard Adam!

Tex Gal

Welcome aboard friend!

ashappard

thanks everybody!

tbonedeluxe

Congratulations!!!
Thanks again for the awesome plants! )

fishaquatics

Welcome!!