What is some reef tank dogma that experience has taught you is not true?
Newer to the forums, I see a lot of information regurgitated. Many cases because people read and repeat it. But those of you with 5-10+ years experience know otherwise.
Examples:
1 pound of rock per gallon
You cannot run a successful tank without a skimmer
You must do frequent water changes
You cannot have X fish in a tank less than X gallons
(Keep in mind these are just things to get your thoughts flowing, not things I believe)
Progress and innovation comes from challenging the norm, so what are some things you’ve found to be untrue, unnecessary or flat out bad advice?
Newer to the forums, I see a lot of information regurgitated. Many cases because people read and repeat it. But those of you with 5-10+ years experience know otherwise.
Examples:
1 pound of rock per gallon
You cannot run a successful tank without a skimmer
You must do frequent water changes
You cannot have X fish in a tank less than X gallons
(Keep in mind these are just things to get your thoughts flowing, not things I believe)
Progress and innovation comes from challenging the norm, so what are some things you’ve found to be untrue, unnecessary or flat out bad advice?