Since written words to express a position on something can be misinterpreted from the writers intent (not that this is the case concerning this thread).....
My intent for this thread was to express learning the basics first, by starting a small saltwater tank and doing the basic water changes with minimal equipment, such as, no skimmer, sump, refugium, expensive lighting, additive additions, controllers etc....and this can be done very easily.
To be able to start in the hobby like this, then proceed to add things and upgrade if you like, as you get more educated and confident, or just keep it small and basic.
For me personally, at my age, I can pretty much afford to do whatever I want, which wouldn’t have been the case years ago, being younger, making less money and raising a family.
My intent for this thread was to express learning the basics first, by starting a small saltwater tank and doing the basic water changes with minimal equipment, such as, no skimmer, sump, refugium, expensive lighting, additive additions, controllers etc....and this can be done very easily.
To be able to start in the hobby like this, then proceed to add things and upgrade if you like, as you get more educated and confident, or just keep it small and basic.
For me personally, at my age, I can pretty much afford to do whatever I want, which wouldn’t have been the case years ago, being younger, making less money and raising a family.