Are you careful about "endorsing" reefing products and what does it take?

[Dragon52]

I give my opinion when asked but if I'm in a conversation with someone I will tell them what I have & what I think about it also.

 

[azbigjohn]

I think a person's results should be looked at before taking advice from them. A look at my tank would demonstrate that an ED endorsement from me is mo guarentee of success. That being said, I will promote my Kessil lights, and reef octopus skimmer to anyone who asks.

 

[Bruce Burnett]

Who and how someone endorses a product makes a difference. A regular reefer can only state from their own experiences but others may have a different perspective. It is like this site has sponsors and advertising so how much should the owners push a product but then they should be able to speak about their own experiences on a product good or bad. Since there are so many ways to approach things and every salt out there will work it all comes down to opinion. BRS does a lot of good testing but not everyone has the same experience as them with a product or method. So I ask more questions than products I recommend.

 

[flsalty]

My endorsement wouldn't mean much because I am nobody... lol.

 

[Snuggs]

I am nobody too! but I buy things and use them. I will share my experience and people can take it for it’s worth

 

[Radman73]

I don't mind recommending products that I've used but I hesitate to ever say something is the "best" because so much varies from tank to tank and even budget to budget. I also like to qualify my experience with said product as use cases can vary drastically.

I try to run a low maintenance tank so I tend to gravitate to equipment that is easy to maintain, requires only infrequent maintenance, or reduces the amount time I need to spend on the tank. However, mileage will certainly vary, and it's important to know that just because product x worked for person A doesn't mean it will work as effectively for person B. This becomes especially true for additives as much is dependent on husbandry practices, or the lack thereof lol!

 

[andrewkw]

My endorsement wouldn't mean much because I am nobody... lol.

If you show your work (tank) then your endorsement would mean something.

 

[siggy]

I will say I like something until I don't

R2R is the Bestest

 

[madweazl]

I'm very selective with what I use and dont endorse anything I havent tried or currently use. With that said, I dont really have much to endorse because I use very little.

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

I let my sweat equity speak for its self. I do let everyone know what I'm using.

 

[Freddy0144]

When I was a part of another forum I was a reviewer of products, I am not sure if one would call this an endorsement. But I would only comment on the products that I used and had first hand experience with. Often I would show pictures of my results that I achieved with said product, I would also discuss honestly and my opinion of course as to where these products fell short.

There are lots of opinions out there and new reefers need to understand while a product or method might work well for them, it may not work simply because they have a different setup, or have applied a different methodology which would cause an adverse reaction to the new method.

 

[BiGGiePauls33]

I only endorse tried and true products, ones that I've had personal experience with. Radions, Tunze, Vortech pumps and powerheads, Geo CaRX etc .

 

[sarcophytonIndy]

Depends what you mean by "endorse" ? I am quick to share my experiences, but I wouldn't necessarily call that endorsing.

 

[BryanJ]

I only endorse products I use and I'm actually happy with.

 

[NanoKaren]

I have only ever endorsed quality products and equipment. If I'm not familiar with the product, I do my research before accepting any offers. I think credibility is important. I wouldn't push something I wouldn't use for my own tank.

 

[Zoe’s Reef]

I'm still too new to the hobby to endorse anything! But, when seeing someone who I respect in the hobby talking about a certain product, whether positive or negative, I do tend to take their opinion into consideration in my own decisions.

 

[AZMSGT]

First, I have only slightly more experience at this hobby as our Schnauzer. So for me to endorse anything it carries little weight. I will tell people what has worked for me and share my experiences.

 

[Torx]

I endorse what I can but I speak about all products I come across. No company compensates me so I always share the truth about products I use whether good or bad. I have even had some information deleted off of forums because my facts and opinions went against sponsors. I even was threatened legal action from one place.

 

[ZoWhat]

Results and Longevity Durability

 

[SplishySplashy]

Love waterbox aquariums. Loved my 10 gallon my first tank and love my current tank the 70.2. Was a little nervous about a tank with a sump but they make it dummy proof video instructions to set it up and recommend products that will fit with the tank

Couldn't have said it any better! I went with the waterbox 80.4 and haven't regretted my decision.

Regarding the questions, i personally recommend or leave reviews if the products over exceed or work really well. Innovation or automation is another plus from me.