Revisit it in a few years when you're older, have more money etc. All the people that tell you don't need to have an expensive setup are correct. They are totally right. What they fail to mention is how incredibly more difficult it becomes without the pricey equipment. The hobby will be here when you come back and you're ready for another go, best of luck.
Also, you made a thread that was essentially a glorified "This sucks, I'm out." No need to get angry at people who are just stating their invited opinion.
Edit: After reading a lot of your replies. Your constant comment is "I get nothing back". What exactly are you expecting back? Its the same as any other pet. If a box of water with some fish in it isn't you're reward perhaps you're in the wrong place to begin with. Truth be told, if you weren't successful you did something wrong. Period. People in this hobby make mistakes all the time. It happens its part of it. Accepting that is important. Again, if you get the itch when you're older and your priorities realign with wanting to enjoy the hobby, come back but be prepare. You'll face the same hurdles then.
I feel bad for the kid. I have read some of his posts and he has a passion and awe for the hobby which you can see in his profile picture.
To the initial poster.
I had some issues with my first tank (issues with dry sterile rock and chloramines). My first fish were a pair of clowns. Linda and Charlie. Charlie got sick and passed. This was extremely hard and I questioned if I could do this. I thought I would not be able to figure it out so I sought the guidance of experience.
My second tank is stable well established and diverse it is amazing well at least in my opinion. I fell in love with harlequin shrimp. I like them so much I have two pair. One pair is actively breeding. A film director for National Geographic came across my post and will be coming into my house to film my shrimp we are currently working on the terms of the contract.
I am a new reefer almost a year now. The first tank was stressful. The second tank brings me great joy. I am so glad I stuck with it and found the light at the end of the tunnel
Last edited: