GOOD or BAD? This is what happens in reefing! Fill in the blanks!

[KrisReef]

In keeping a saltwater reef aquarium if you ___invite your friends over to see the tank then __algae, RTN, or aptasia_________ will happen right before they arrive.

For a FOWLR, see Lymphocystus, aggression, or trophy fish bail-out.

 

[PeaBrain]

In keeping a saltwater reef aquarium if you go easy, then easy going will happen.

 

[PeaBrain]

1n K3epng a saL†wtr reeF 4Quriam, if Y0u indrsnd wtr qulity, it aL bcms clr.

 

[Saltees]

In keeping a saltwater reef aquarium if you ran out of space, then get a bigger house.

 

[johnc_ct]

Isn't that why most of us are here?

 

[vetteguy53081]

In keeping a saltwater reef aquarium if you DONT MONITOR YOUR TANK AND PARAMETERS , then UNFORTUNATE CHEMISTRY ISSUES will happen disallowing you to successfully keep healthy coral.

 

[rogersb]

In keeping a saltwater reef aquarium if you get complacent , then bad things will happen.

I'm not chasing numbers or religious about water changes, but if you think your alk/ca uptake never increases or water changes can be put on hold then bad things will happen.

 

[RYcube2951]

In keeping a saltwater aquarium if you are impatient then bad things will happen.

 

[JimG1966]

In keeping a saltwater reef aquarium if you suck in waste water , then you will be one with your aquarium.

i truly try not to do this...lol

 

[JimG1966]

In keeping a saltwater reef aquarium if you pick the wrong fish for your reef , then coral disappearance will happen.

 

[JimG1966]

In keeping a saltwater reef aquarium if you over feed, then ammonia will happen.

 

[Oldsalt]

In keeping a saltwater aquarium, if you don't take the time to learn the basics, and have a whole lot of patience to observe your entire system in order to detect reasons for [negative] changes, then just hope things will get better by themselves, you're just going to waste your time and money and wind up frustrated. You must ask questions and heed the advice given from those who have experience.
I started with marine aquariums in 1985 after immigrating to Western Australia. I was 30 years old and had a good 15 years experience with fresh water fish. I was so fascinated by the extraordinary beauty of the marine environment that I converted a 4x2x2 fresh water tank to marine. I was very lucky to have had the knowledge of cycling and testing but I had very few resources by way of people with saltwater experience. Add to that no internet. One Perth man (RIP Arthur) helped me to understand the complexity of a closed marine environment. He lead me, step by step. We went to the beach to collect tonnes of water every week. We devised DIY filtration systems (back then we both used reverse under-substrate filtration which worked extremely well). I bought an air (ozone compatible) driven Sander protein skimmer (attached) that pulled out huge amounts of skimmate. I had success - more or less that is. After family issues took precedence, we moved house. I sold the tank in 1990. My interest (and money) went into converting my American pilot licenses for the commercial Australian aviation industry. I didn't have enough time for a marine aquarium. I had to support a wife and 2 kids aged 8 and 5.
Fast forward by 25 years to 2015, I had walked into a LFS and was absolutely blown away by the corals that I had always wished I could maintain - and by the amazing variety of marine fish, inverts, coral specific LED lighting, DC Pumps and skimmers and beautifully crafted aquariums on matching stands. But I was most intrigued by the use of a sump. I had never seen one before. I was hooked again. The use of a sump, being so novel to me, made so many things possible. Add a refugium, properly lit for macroalgae. Copepods everywhere. I could go on for hours.
But THE MOST helpful thing I (we all) have these days is the use of the internet and forums such as these. There's absolutely no excuse for anyone to not join a forum and ask questions.

 

[725196]

In keeping a saltwater reef aquarium if you _keep good water quailty_ , then happy, healthy fish and corals_ will happen. (feel free to rearrange the words)

 

[DrDeGuzman]

In keeping a saltwater reef aquarium if you try and hide a new purchase from your wife, she will still see it in the tank

 

[MamaP]

1n K3epng a saL†wtr reeF 4Quriam, if Y0u indrsnd wtr qulity, it aL bcms clr.

I think I need your help with making up passwords!! LOL

 

[MamaP]

In keeping a saltwater reef aquarium if you go into it thinking it's inexpensive, then sticker-shock and debt will happen.

 

[pasquale petrovia]

In keeping a saltwater reef aquarium if you try it once, then addiction will happen. It is way worse than drugs and much more expensive. Kids don't do this at home. After 35 years of this filthy habit I am still hooked and broke.