You Decide - should I come back

[Angel_V_the_reefer]

As the title states, I’m debating whether or not to come back to the hobby.

My previous attempt at saltwater reef tank only lasted 2 years where I broke down the tank due to being a poor teen with lack of organization

I have all I need to begin as a FOWLR - tank, ATO, RODI unit, Hanna checkers

I don’t have live rock, sand, salt or fish

If I start this hobby again my approach would be - NO QUARANTINE. Not for fish or coral. I plan on dosing and performing regular water changes as necessary/indicated by test kit

MINIMAL FILTRATION. No fancy equipment, only filter floss, and regular water changes along with live rock for bio diversity

NATURAL APPROACH. Staying away from any miracle chemicals. Algae? Use CUC, herbivore, or something to outcompete. Pest? Find a natural predator whether it be coral or pestilence

Most importantly PATIENCE. I will try my best to delay any action as the situation permits

So what do you think R2R, is it best I stay out the hobby or should we shoot for another try ?

 

[Angel_V_the_reefer]

Straight out of storage AKA the closet

 

[bmr]

Shoot

 

[randomfishdude]

Come Back why not. I am a lazy teen who has a lack of water changes and dosnt qt. Hasn't gone badly yet

 

[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

It's really up to you. If I were you, yes, but it really depends on your interests, and if you are a person who really likes a hobby for a year or 2, and then loses interest quickly after that.

 

[bmr]

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[Spare time]

I have a ethical problem with 0 quarantine unless you buy from somewhere that does it. The amount of fish that die and tanks that get wiped in this hobby is astounding. Also you really should run carbon for the fish's health. Also what is a natural approach? Nothing is natural about this hobby.

 

[Brandont21]

Id say yes. But buy all fish from dr reef. Quarantined

 

[VintageReefer]

I don’t quarantine. I don’t do water changes. I don’t use rodi. I have no skimmer or dosing or anything like that. I have an algae turf scrubber and good ole live rock

And camera shy fish

 

[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

I don’t quarantine. I don’t do water changes. I don’t use rodi. I have no skimmer or dosing or anything like that. I have an algae turf scrubber and good ole live rock

And camera shy fish

Do you use tap water? RO/DI is necessary for any fish tank-, especially with coral

 

[NeedAReef]

I used to not quarantine back in the day 12 years ago, this time around post divorce etc and back in the hobby I quarantine, no chemical treatments, it is observational for 4-6 weeks, I feel it makes a difference. plus I UV which i never did, look at my build thread to see a recent pic.

 

[Idech]

Yes, you should come back. It can work how you are planning it, if you are careful.

 

[ChrisPPolys]

If you’re not starting a tank for yourself, aka asking us. Sell all your equipment and don’t waste your time.

 

[CBonito]

I don’t quarantine. I don’t do water changes. I don’t use rodi. I have no skimmer or dosing or anything like that. I have an algae turf scrubber and good ole live rock

And camera shy fish

Not for nothing, but that's like a really nice collection. That rainbow lobo is amazing.

 

[Angel_V_the_reefer]

It's really up to you. If I were you, yes, but it really depends on your interests, and if you are a person who really likes a hobby for a year or 2, and then loses interest quickly after that.

I’m definitely interested. I’m uninterested in the complexity of approaches now adays I believe

 

[Angel_V_the_reefer]

I have a ethical problem with 0 quarantine unless you buy from somewhere that does it. The amount of fish that die and tanks that get wiped in this hobby is astounding. Also you really should run carbon for the fish's health. Also what is a natural approach? Nothing is natural about this hobby.

I actually did run carbon back in the day. Clear water for days

 

[Angel_V_the_reefer]

I don’t quarantine. I don’t do water changes. I don’t use rodi. I have no skimmer or dosing or anything like that. I have an algae turf scrubber and good ole live rock

And camera shy fish

Oh wow, so just treated tap water? Also, how long has this been set up

 

[Angel_V_the_reefer]

I used to not quarantine back in the day 12 years ago, this time around post divorce etc and back in the hobby I quarantine, no chemical treatments, it is observational for 4-6 weeks, I feel it makes a difference. plus I UV which i never did, look at my build thread to see a recent pic.

Do you medicate if any issues are present ?

I feel that if one fish becomes sick in the display, others are too

If it is a new addition, then I think observing is great

 

[Angel_V_the_reefer]

If you’re not starting a tank for yourself, aka asking us. Sell all your equipment and don’t waste your time.

Didn’t have to take a turn like that

 

[Angel_V_the_reefer]

Yes, you should come back. It can work how you are planning it, if you are careful.

Don’t get me wrong, when I was in the hobby, I never skimped out on husbandry and observation. I was just ‘too’ careful and that stressed me out. Anything wet and new to my tank scared me , due to pest and disease