When it comes to this hobby.... what's your biggest PET PEEVE?

[ca1ore]

My PP used to be part of my signature (still is on RC) ..... anemones host clowns .....

 

[hart24601]

I would have to say two things that are slightly related and are much worse on facebook groups. 1st is parroting information with no experience. It’s fine if you say where you got that information from (articles or even other reefers), but you can get 10 people parroting the same thing that have never experienced and suddenly it sounds like a large consensus when it’s not.

The other that is somewhat related is giving/taking advise without seeing the people’s systems. We have some people locally that can’t keep a stony coral alive but they post frequently and convincingly with poor advise and the volume of the posts overshadows good advise, and then other people start parroting that bad advise. Again it happens a lot more on Facebook than forums.

 

[fishface NJ]

My biggest pet peeve is when someone get for free... for frags and equipment and in no time they are selling what you gave them

 

[smartwater101]

Your fish are not hosting!

THE FISH IS NOT THE HOST!

The fish is a "guest." The anemone/coral is the host. And if your fish take a liking to a heater or powerhead... well than noone is the host and your fish are just hanging out.


...uhg... i need a drink.


EDIT: I'm making this my signature for awhile lol

 

[sarcophytonIndy]

how do you say it?

its with a "k" sound, like Keto

 

[sarcophytonIndy]

0 knowledgeable reef or saltwater staff at LFS.

Petco ?

 

[sarcophytonIndy]

My PP used to be part of my signature (still is on RC) ..... anemones host clowns .....

Yeah, that one drives me crazy too

 

[S2G]

Gimmicky coral these days that sound like you're ordering shaved ice and don't get me started on sizes.

Yeah that's my green hulk, tooty fruity, dragon fire, etc. I just roll my eyes.

 

[WorstReefer]

Not every regal tang is a Dory and not every clownfish is a Nemo.

 

[C. Eymann]

Not every regal tang is a Dory and not every clownfish is a Nemo.

I started working in LFS back around when the first Nemo movie came out, cant tell you how many moms I had to tell that "Nemo" wont live in a fishbowl.
On the upside some decided to go all in a buy a small reef setup.

 

[User]

its with a "k" sound, like Keto

It’s pronounced ‘ki-toe’.

I was asking him how he said it

 

[Tft12]

I would have to say two things that are slightly related and are much worse on facebook groups. 1st is parroting information with no experience. It’s fine if you say where you got that information from (articles or even other reefers), but you can get 10 people parroting the same thing that have never experienced and suddenly it sounds like a large consensus when it’s not.

The other that is somewhat related is giving/taking advise without seeing the people’s systems. We have some people locally that can’t keep a stony coral alive but they post frequently and convincingly with poor advise and the volume of the posts overshadows good advise, and then other people start parroting that bad advise. Again it happens a lot more on Facebook than forums.

This is definitely what bothers me most, especially because information changes in this hobby, so what was parroted yesterday might not be great to parrot today.

 

[gobble]

the MAP pricing racket

 

[michael giordano]

People who post “best practices” about a certain method or product and do not run successful systems. I have been in the hobby a long time and generally there are only a handful of people I would ask advice from because of this. In a lot of cases not all, the most knowledge people in the hobby won’t reply on a subject they are truly experts at, they read the threads at laugh at the suggestions. The ones who reply on the thread a lot of times ( not always), read their advice from somewhere and have not either practiced what they preech or understand fully what they are suggesting.

 

[Sashaka]

People who buy livestock and don't do the research on how to properly keep/maintain it beforehand.

Whatch' talkin' 'bout Willis? (Sorry...that quote dates me, lol) You mean others here have done the unthinkable? Seen a fish at the LFS, had to have it, brought it home to quarantine, and then quickly researched how to take care of it!

Joking aside, you are right. I can't argue with you, but I'll bet a good many of us have fallen prey to the impulse buy. Guilty as charged! The neat thing about the technological world we now live in is this problem is not really an issue anymore as most people have cell phones and can research on the spot. The questions is... do they?

 

[Sashaka]

Cor•al /ˈkôrəl,ˈkärəl/ (noun) - {Latin language of origin} hard, variously colored, calcareous skeleton secreted by certain marine polyps that's mostly likely to DIE in your tank after spending exorbitant, ridiculous amounts of money to own it

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Hahahaha!

 

[Nperry86]

The high and mighty reefers and the ones that will weed through a thousand answers to only pick the one that suits them or justifies there actions.

 

[Mical]

I would have to say two things that are slightly related and are much worse on facebook groups. 1st is parroting information with no experience. It’s fine if you say where you got that information from (articles or even other reefers), but you can get 10 people parroting the same thing that have never experienced and suddenly it sounds like a large consensus when it’s not.

The other that is somewhat related is giving/taking advise without seeing the people’s systems. We have some people locally that can’t keep a stony coral alive but they post frequently and convincingly with poor advise and the volume of the posts overshadows good advise, and then other people start parroting that bad advise. Again it happens a lot more on Facebook than forums.

I agree "parroting" is the kind name for it - we usually call it "the Opinionette"

 

[Sashaka]

Not every regal tang is a Dory and not every clownfish is a Nemo.

Really? Way to bust my bubble! Now I'm just depressed. lol

 

[mikeintoronto]

People who laugh at me for using the plural for fish correctly.

 

[Sashaka]

Pet peeves?

It is accepted policy by sellers and even our reefing communities that it is the responsibility of the buyer to treat for any issues that come up (For example, Bryopsis, ich, velvet). Of course we will treat for problems that come up because we have no other choice, but the question is.... Why should we have to?

The "Why" question is rhetorical. I've heard the arguments before. Big business can't be expected to take the loss by quarantining or treating all their inventory and stay in business. Sickness can stay hidden until fish get stressed from shipping, etc. I still don't think it's right. My argument is if a fish doesn't have ich when purchased in the first place, it CAN'T come down with it when it gets stressed. Bryopsis does not naturally occur in our tanks; it must be introduced.

I can't say my other pet peeve for fear of being flamed... but it has to do with "posting negative reviews" about products or purchases. Luckily, laws are being put into place to protect the consumers now: A few articles if you're interested:

Even if you signed a gag clause, you can post a negative online review

Congress has reaffirmed your right to post truthful negative reviews about a hotel, restaurant, or service — even if you signed an agreement.

www.nbcnews.com

Can you get sued over a negative Yelp review? Here's what you need to know

Lawsuits from businesses suing consumers over negative online reviews have been popping up across the country, with defendants potentially racking up legal fees worth five figures. Attorneys weigh in on what you need to know before posting a negative review.

www.cnbc.com

Can You Be Sued If You Give A Bad Review On Yelp?

Image via CrunchBase A Virginia woman is in the process of being sued for $750,000 for allegedly writing a bad review of a company on Yelp. Christopher Dietz, the owner of the company, is suing for defamation. He owns a seven-year-old construction company that previously held a good reputation...

www.forbes.com