No worries. Thanks for the clarification.
I agree that not all people can buy Live rock or even want to for various reasons.
I’ve had live rock in my early years and reaped the benefits and dealt with the problems as well.
My choice was based on convenience and aquascaping.
As it stands I am content with my bare bottom and having seeded the tank from an established tank.
Aiptasia and vermetid worms are an issue which was introduced with livestock.
A hobby opens the door to our personal tastes.
Imagine what it would be like if we all had the same exact tank with same lights, filtration, rock scape and fish?
I’m always interested in seeing what my fellow hobbyist have envisioned and achieved with more and with less.
To the OP I say, Patience is key.
Take your time. Enjoy the process. There is no long lasting pride in instant gratification.
As with all things development and growth are a process which can be enjoyable if we take the time to appreciate it.
Our hobby is a process and meant to last
you know, when I started in this hobby dry rock didn’t exist. The only option was damp rock shipped in from either Tonga, Fiji, or the dense cheap stuff from the Caribbean.
it’s been interesting to watch the pendulum swing over the years.
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