NEWBIE/MISTAKES SHOULD READ FORUM(S) 4 ALEAST ONE YEAR IMHO

[ScottbytheSea]

Before getting involved in this hobby.

I think this is not unreasonable amount of time to explore topics and research materials you need to set up and maintain a healthy and proper husbandary practice.....

Also would save alot of monies on purchasing the right hardware the first time around.This would certainly cut down on loss rate of critters and fauna.

Please consider what I say if your thinking of rushing in.....This may look like a great hobby on the outside but it is much like keeping a paralized dog that needs constant attention........But the rewards I feel inside when looking into my little well kept world run deep.Its one of the few hobbies I have that I don't boast about.I surely do this for self enjoyment.Although the oozes and ahhhs I recieve from others don't feel that bad either.


ScottbytheSea/RI

 

[Len]

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[Anonymous]

Eh, knowledge is power and all that.

But there comes a point when all the reading in the world isn't going to compare to practical, real life experience. I read about 300 articles on DIY skimmers and couldn't comprehend the principle behind them until I bought one and with one look it was obvious how the thing worked.

It's just as fun to learn along the way, IMO.

 

[Arch01]

Well, I've been here for about a year now and my tank is still sitting in the garage (only for a couple of weeks now). Although I do have a shipment arriving tomorrow from Marine Depot I'd have to say reading stuff just about every day for a year has prepared me a lot for the types of things to expect, but it doesn't mean that I'm going to know how to do the right thing when it happens. That's what reefs.org is for!

Alex
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[psiico]

I feel bad for the guys who were doing this 20 years ago. Without the internet it must have been expensive, making all those mistakes and no where to turn for help but their LFS who probably knew less then they did.

But yeah, getting into this without research would be stupid, the cost alone shocks people. Then there is the work. Every day I do something to my tank, even if it's just look at it to make sure everything is okay. I'll never go away for vacation again, lol.

 

[Len]

I feel bad for the guys who were doing this 20 years ago. Without the internet it must have been expensive, making all those mistakes and no where to turn for help but their LFS who probably knew less then they did.

I'm one of those people Well, almost 20 years, and yes, the dearth of good information was was expensive and frustrating.

 

[jandree22]

I think this is not unreasonable amount of time to explore topics and research materials you need to set up and maintain a healthy and proper husbandary practice.....

Problem is, the other 95% people think it is... to them patience only describes a doctor's clients. :roll:

 

[Reefman150]

Here's a sad thing ...I've yet to hear an employee at a LFS mention this site to a newbe asking questions. However, me with my big ears and nose always seem to find a moment to butt in and tell them to come here. I've had some funny looks from some of these employees and just figure they never heard of 'us' either. I'd like to believe this problem is just in some of the crappy stores near me and not everywhere but I doubt it. Any store owners or managers reading this? Please share this site with your customers and train your employees to do the same. Speaking of your employees, you should require them to visit this site. Maybe it will help save the lives of many of these precious animals we love to enjoy.

 

[shark0105]

I actually asked a LFS about what websites they recommend about two
years ago and they looked at me like I had just punched them. The
employee asked me to come outside with him to talk while he smoked.
He went into this big story about how he would be fired if he mentioned
any websites to customers. The owner abosolutely forbid his employees
from recommnding websites because they "hurt his business" and LFS's
in general. This employee was kind enough to mention this site and RC.
Just a tid bit for thought...........