For those who spend more time on here reading and answering threads than you do posting questions I'm curious what your approach is, especially when it comes to newbies. For some, I see answers that are brief and to the point, some are geared towards a learning path without overwhelming, and others I see 2000 word essays on the science behind the nitrogen cycle, for a user who impulse-bought a tank 3 days ago. I've been toying with the idea of a 'new reefer boot camp' that would look to develop basic skills and work them through how to manage a tank full of water first, long before touching on fish and corals.
So what's your approach? Which one is 'right'?
Do you try and adjust your replies according to experience level and learning?
Just tell them what to do, and expect them to blindly follow directions?
Throw gallons upon gallons of information at them and see if they can swim?
So what's your approach? Which one is 'right'?
Do you try and adjust your replies according to experience level and learning?
Just tell them what to do, and expect them to blindly follow directions?
Throw gallons upon gallons of information at them and see if they can swim?