What defines a "real reefer"

[Gumbies R Us]

This is just a for-fun question, but what would you say defines someone who is a reefer? Is it someone who is passionate about the hobby and keeps multiple tanks, maybe it is as simple as someone who keeps reef tanks. I want to hear what you define a "real reefer" as! Photo Credit: @charliethetuna

 

[Reefer Matt]

Idk, but I do know that naming yourself “Reefer Matt” confuses alot of people outside of reefing. Lol!
Maybe someone who owns and/or maintains a reef aquarium?

 

[DJF]

Not hating this copilot summary (it went into nice detail followed by the paragraph below)

In summary, being a reefer is defined by an enthusiastic and proactive commitment to crafting a balanced, vibrant reef ecosystem. It’s about engaging with every detail—from the initial build to the ongoing minutiae of system maintenance—and embodying a spirit of exploration, learning, and community sharing in the ever-evolving world of reef keeping.

 

[Bartanto]

Red Sea face tat?

 

[Crabs McJones]

Red Sea face tat?

Mike Tyson approves

 

[Tinnerito]

This is just a for-fun question, but what would you say defines someone who is a reefer? Is it someone who is passionate about the hobby and keeps multiple tanks, maybe it is as simple as someone who keeps reef tanks. I want to hear what you define a "real reefer" as! Photo Credit: @charliethetuna

Somebody who reefs :)

 

[Goaway]

I will probably get into trouble for this...
Slang for weed, the word “reefer” was first tied to marijuana culture in the 1930s

SOOO.. Worlds collide!

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Not hating this copilot summary (it went into nice detail followed by the paragraph below)

In summary, being a reefer is defined by an enthusiastic and proactive commitment to crafting a balanced, vibrant reef ecosystem. It’s about engaging with every detail—from the initial build to the ongoing minutiae of system maintenance—and embodying a spirit of exploration, learning, and community sharing in the ever-evolving world of reef keeping.

Honestly, that is a good definition!

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Idk, but I do know that naming yourself “Reefer Matt” confuses alot of people outside of reefing. Lol!
Maybe someone who owns and/or maintains a reef aquarium?

Yeah, I could see where the confusion would come from. Not knowing if you are a person online who reviews green plants that make you feel a certain way, or one who maintains and cares for tanks.

 

[Bohemian Waxwing]

My Aquatic Illumination tramp stamp says all that needs to be said :smiling-face-with-sunglasses:

 

[njmaddreefer]

Red Sea face tat?

“This is the way…” -Mandolorian

 

[reefpanda]

Your hand shakes when you get nearer to your tank

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Your hand shakes when you get nearer to your tank

That or you start having ptsd flashbacks throughout the day to an issue your tank had

 

[Crabs McJones]

That or you start having ptsd flashbacks throughout the day to an issue your tank had

I have that every time I mow the lawn or severe weather comes through

 

[charliethetuna]

This is just a for-fun question, but what would you say defines someone who is a reefer? Is it someone who is passionate about the hobby and keeps multiple tanks, maybe it is as simple as someone who keeps reef tanks. I want to hear what you define a "real reefer" as! Photo Credit: @charliethetuna

Thanks. I consider myself a real reefer ,someone who will always have a tank .

 

[charliethetuna]

Thanks. I consider myself a real reefer ,someone who will always have a tank .

 

[RocketEngineer]

When you set up your second reef tank. The first one let you experience what was involved and you STILL set up another one? You poor fool are a “real reefer”.

 

[strich]

If you have a vessel of salt water and it has bacterial life or better within it.