Ooo yes!!!Example beginner tank build
Trying to convince patience is key is one thing. No knee jerk reactions to problems.I see beginner Reefers struggle with making decisions on setups, selection, and husbandry of new tanks. With an explosion of info out there, how can we help them make a decision and see it through? Who should they listen to, and what advice can you give about this?
I happen to have a 20 gallon I am going to do this on. I have most of the equipment and livestock lying around.Example beginner tank build
Yasss this would have been SUPER helpful when I was starting my frag tank. I got into the hobby with AIOs, so HOBs and Sump ran tanks scared me!40g breeder with hob, ATO, heat and light. There's a floating ATS but only because I had it laying here. There are quite a few people here running very basic systems but they don't seem to get much attention because there's nothing cool or exciting about watching a tank run with no tech and very few problems. Its just boring.
EDIT: AIO with heater, return pump, power heads and light. No mechanical filtration and dosing is done by hand. Again boring.
Its my first AIO after having several sump tanks which I still have. I don't know how it could get any easier than an AIO with no extras. I like big fish so I wouldn't want a smaller AIO as my only tank but for a beginner they're perfect and pretty cost effective as well. I have more invested in the light than the rest of the tank combined.
I see beginner Reefers struggle with making decisions on setups, selection, and husbandry of new tanks. With an explosion of info out there, how can we help them make a decision and see it through? Who should they listen to, and what advice can you give about this?
I agree with you exnisstech, low tech, no problems gets boring to a lot of folks. My tank has only a light, a canister filter with integrated heater and powerheads. Its simple but successful so far.40g breeder with hob, ATO, heat and light. There's a floating ATS but only because I had it laying here. There are quite a few people here running very basic systems but they don't seem to get much attention because there's nothing cool or exciting about watching a tank run with no tech and very few problems. Its just boring.
EDIT: AIO with heater, return pump, power heads and light. No mechanical filtration and dosing is done by hand. Again boring.
Maybe a foot note stating if you are required to travel this may not work for you. Some folks need some of the tech if they have to travel. i consider an ATO a requirement but I really could get by without because I'm never away from home more than a few hours at a time.
