What is one regret (if any) you have in this hobby?

[Mark Gray]

Almost just giving away my big tanks when my first wife passed away.

 

[Ocean_Queenie]

Sometimes, we have regrets about something. Maybe we bought a fish and regret getting it, regret getting a certain size tank, or maybe regret buying a piece of equipment. I am wondering what is the one regret you have in this hobby!

Not having lids for tanks in the beginning, and loosing several fish that jumped out

 

[MoMoTheMonster]

Unknowingly, allowing a Bristleworm infestation on my previous tank. Ew. Never again. Lesson learned

 

[AustinBabler]

AI Prime 16hd lights. I like they way they make the coral look. Hate the lenses. Plus hate not knowing if they’re set right. I have a par meter but now I worry about spectrum….. should have bought the Kessils.

 

[Cichlid Dad]

Not to start the argument over again, but switching to LED lights from T5. Switched back on Saturday.

 

[Rusty_L_Shackleford]

Passing on a brand new 900 gallon tank from a buddy. He just took delivery of it and then his job relocated him. He offered it for pennies on the dollar years ago. I passed because it wouldnt fit in my apartment door at the time. Have since moved and wished I would have bought it and put it in a garage or storage. Haha
corey

Meh, ime storing glass tanks dry long term (especially not climate controlled) isn't a great idea especially on big tanks. It's hard on the seals and they have a tendency to leak later. Acrylic tho would be fine. Besides other equipment costs aside, just stocking to tabk would cost an absolute fortune.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Unknowingly, allowing a Bristleworm infestation on my previous tank. Ew. Never again. Lesson learned

How did that happen?

 

[BeanAnimal]

getting involved in the first place.

 

[shwareefer]

getting involved in the first place.

 

[steveschuerger]

Listening to my wife and not using the 90 in the living room for a reef right away . I’m about to move my 60 into it this month.

 

[Troylee]

getting involved in the first place.

Or coming back after a 12yr break lol…

 

[k log(omega)]

Winning a goldfish at the fair.......almost 50 years ago....and decided to keep it.....

is it still alive? lol

 

[YOYOYOReefer]

buying some needlewheels when those came out. Then later thinking led would be an upgrade . Turns out I’m a Beckett / halide guy

 

[FUNGI]

is it still alive? lol

No.....my second fish was a tiger oscar....and we all know what happens when you put the two together.....

 

[Gumbies R Us]

No.....my second fish was a tiger oscar....and we all know what happens when you put the two together.....

Darn, I was hoping you were going to say it was still going strong

 

[FUNGI]

Darn, I was hoping you were going to say it was still going strong

I would have beat this one:

Oldest goldfish ever lived so long his scales turned silver

Tish the goldfish (UK) lived for a record-breaking number of years.

www.guinnessworldrecords.com