What Would You Tell Your Past Self?

[Reefer Matt]

What’s up Reefers!
Ever have a moment of regret in reefing that you wish you could go back and prevent? What would you tell your past self if you had the chance?

For me, I would definitely tell myself to qt that fish that ended up with velvet.

And while you’re at it, check out the latest video, the March update on all five tanks! Happy Reefing!

 

[LeDart]

I would tell myself that good, accurate, and precise testing equipment is a must have. I only just recently got the Hanna HI97115 multi parameter testing kit, and well, let's just say my I was astonished I had living acropora with my parameters.

 

[SPS2020]

I would tell myself to keep my $20k in my pocket!!!

 

[Snoopy 67]

OOOH- So Many Things!

 

[kevgib67]

Start with a much bigger tank!

 

[Jim Gomoll]

Patience, lots of patience #1. Let tank cycle and not rush filling it with fish and corals. Too many deaths to count.
Don't skimp on test equipment.
Research - Fish and corals may look nice but are not compatible together and/or need specific care, spacing, etc.
Good equipment especially lights. Costly hobby where budget stuff isn't always the way to go.
Slow down, don't rush, relax and enjoying your creation watching it bloom into the beauty we grow in our home.

 

[encrustingacro]

I would tell my past self to get a second powerhead. I had hair algae/cyano problems for forever until I put another powerhead on the other side of the tank. I thought it was my nutrients, but it turns out it was my low flow.

 

[Jasonak]

DOS and test.

 

[Imrahilwjz]

MOVE YOUR LIVESTOCK AND ROCKS TO YOUR NEW TANK NOW!!!!!!

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

I would tell myself not to be influenced by product marketing and to focus more on the basics.

 

[smitten with ocean life]

'' this is way too expensive for you''

 

[EliMelly]

Don’t buy expensive coral early on and possibly ever. Make sure to learn the basics so you don’t lose as much money initially as you will lose livestock.

 

[Nano_Man]

When I pass a fish shop I should keep walking