I must say that ______________ is what makes saltwater reef aquariums awesome!

[revhtree]

Fill in the BLANK!

I must say that ______________ is what makes saltwater reef aquariums awesome!

Welp what's awesome for me, isn't necessarily awesome for you but that's what this whole thread is all about!

For me, and it's always been this for me, but it's an anemone hosting a pair of clown fish. Just something about the symbiotic relationship they share that really intrigues me. It so awesome to think that the anemone provides a safe haven for the clowns and they provide safety and food as well for the anemone. But beyond that just watching them swim all around in the tentacles is an amazing think to watch.

So what about you?

Here was a little video I took of my Heteractis Magnifica (Ritteri Anemone) and clowns I used to have in an old tank many moons ago!

 

[Sdot]

With hard work and dedication, it's truly amazing how our homes can harbor one of the most complex living ecosystems.

 

[Reefer Matt]

The diversity of animals. Every dog is the same species, but there are seemingly limitless species in the reef aquarium hobby lifestyle. I enjoy learning and discovering new things about them.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

The community and being able to have part of the ocean in your home

 

[Nano_Man]

R2R

 

[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

I love all the fun critters you can put in.

And I agree - R2R is the best part!!!

 

[Liam's tank]

The never-ending quest for knowledge & learning. No matter how many years of, or how much experience you have, there is always something to learn.

 

[shakacuz]

diversity. you can try your absolute best to replicate a tank after one you've seen online or with direct guidance from that person - but you will never have a "twin" tank. being able to look at one tank, and another, and another and see so many differences is what makes this hobby. that, and of course the thirst for knowledge/understanding.

 

[vetteguy53081]

COLOR

 

[revhtree]

Great responses and yes we feel the love!

 

[Dmmz]

The community aspect at R2R and being able to come home and sit in front of the tank and unwind after a long day at work.

 

[JoJosReef]

I must say that Sharing each other's tank journey is what makes saltwater reef aquariums awesome!

 

[JayM]

The list of awesomeness is long.

It’d be much easier to list things that are not awesome. Like dinos. And nuisance algae. And water changes.

 

[littlefoxx]

FISH

 

[Sleeping Giant]

I must say that ___R2R____ is what makes saltwater reef aquariums awesome!

 

[Karliefish]

It’s either my wife or….
Bringing an entire ocean into our home!!

 

[truffstuff]

Artist, graphic designer and fashion designer! I design accessories for private label (I make the cheap crap that fills up our retail stores)

 

[Dburr1014]

Multiskilling,

I now know husbandry, chemistry, physics, patience, made friends, ect....
I only listed a few.. But you get the point!

 

[Evil1]

The challenges of trying to replicate the natural habitat of the ocean’s creatures and watching your hard work pay off.

 

[BubblesandSqueak]

R2R. Ask "any" question and it gets answered quickly. Wouldn't have been able to do this easily 30 years ago.