*hot take* Reef keeping is not a hobby

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It’s more of a lifestyle. A hobby is something you do for fun. Reef keeping can be fun, but it’s something you must be committed to. It necessitates attention every day or at least marginal thought.

Some times we may not be having fun, but we must reef anyway for the sake of our animals, ecosystem, and our sanity for the amount of time, money and effort we’ve already put in.
 
It’s more of a lifestyle. A hobby is something you do for fun. Reef keeping can be fun, but it’s something you must be committed to. It necessitates attention every day or at least marginal thought.

Some times we may not be having fun, but we must reef anyway for the sake of our animals, ecosystem, and our sanity for the amount of time, money and effort we’ve already put in.
Agreed 100%.

It definitely is not fun battling dinos, that is an outright JOB.
 
It’s more of a lifestyle. A hobby is something you do for fun. Reef keeping can be fun, but it’s something you must be committed to. It necessitates attention every day or at least marginal thought.

Some times we may not be having fun, but we must reef anyway for the sake of our animals, ecosystem, and our sanity for the amount of time, money and effort we’ve already put in.
Agreed 100%.

It definitely is not fun battling dinos, that is an outright JOB.
I have an income driven job, but when people ask me what I do, I’m compelled to say I’m a reef keeper
 

WHEN REEFING GETS TOUGH, WHAT KEEPS YOU MOST INVESTED?

  • My livestock depends on me, so I keep showing up for them

    Votes: 14 56.0%
  • I look for small signs that things are improving

    Votes: 3 12.0%
  • I want to figure out what’s going wrong

    Votes: 1 4.0%
  • I remind myself that rough stretches will pass...just keep reefing

    Votes: 4 16.0%
  • I lean on other reefers for advice or encouragement

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • I simplify, step back from tinkering, and give the tank time

    Votes: 2 8.0%
  • Honestly, sometimes I wonder if I want to keep going

    Votes: 1 4.0%
  • Other (Post in the comments)

    Votes: 0 0.0%
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