I enjoy it from the beginning planning how I will save the money and allocating the funds for tank equipment supplies etc.
Then it’s a matter of placement in my house. . The fun part the plumbing the cord management adding the water and allowing all to settle and cycle. Then the lull hits in waiting.
Then the next wave hits what aquascaping, fish, and coral species will get placed in. I’m always complimented on my tank by maintenance friends etc. I’m always looking for the next upgrade to benefit my animals. I work on my tank daily and a lot of times after a stressful I just sit back and watch the beauty that’s taking place in my reef aquarium.
The community is great I attended RAP in Orlando and what a great amazing time.
So why do you do it? Add a photo of your setup!