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[reefpeeper]

if you are concerned about heat and electrical bill consider using led for lighting.

 

[Henry C]

Before you set up a reef tank do some reading and ask questions at your local LFS. After you set up your tank ask questions at your local LFS or if you've found a website ask questions there. Reefkeeping is more than a hobby it becomes part of you and you'll want to be well informed of things to look for. Once you get to know your tank you'll develope a routine, just make you stick to it and do what works for you. As long as you do what is right for your tank you will always be happy with the results..

 

[venom107]

research, research, ask questions, and research some more.

 

[oigimsar]

Learn all you can about one species of fish and one coral when starting out...especially a controversial one...like a blue tang...read, read, read. Then when you visit a LFS you can ask a question about that fish or coral. The information they give you will go a long way to finding out if they are trying to make a sale or if they are there to help you in the hobby.

 

[Grambruno]

FILTRATION, FILTRATION, FILTRATION. It doesn't have to be expensive to be good and cheap is usually just that. If you do not have a filtration sytem that will handle the load of main tank then there is no point in adding water let alone anything living.

 

[MMERITT28]

Research before you get started and then continue to research afterwards. The more you know the more successful you will be. Ask questions and verify answers. Patience is the key as nothing fast is good.

 

[MitchReef]

Nothing good happens fast in this hobby. If it's a "quick fix" it will not work well. If it seems like it works it will go bad over time.

 

[gnoles]

Consistent maintenance of your equipment will save you money in lost fish, corals and time... not to mention the frustration when you find out your alk is 16 and your skimmer hasn't skimmed properly in three months.

 

[Dubin]

Get the tank that you want, don't start small and then upgrade to a bigger tank later.

 

[youngtimothy]

Panic causes the most problems in a reef tank!

 

[J. Austin]

Hydrometers are NOT reliable.

 

[Harry_Y]

Have a second hobby that will keep you busy,
so you wil leave the tank alone to do it's thing.

 

[ScottyMcReefer]

Always research!!!!! I've been down the wrong road many times with my lfs considering hes out to make a sale, not help. Also, a handful of patience is better than a toilet full of fish. BE.PATIENT!

 

[stoneroller]

Use freshwater to replace evaporated water.

 

[orthokardia]

crack is cheaper..and .....+1 on the fresh water to top off!

 

[Guerry]

that would be fresh water after it goes threw your RO/DI unit

 

[Blueshorts]

Saltwater and electricity are dangerous. Make sure that you prevent splashed or leaked water from getting into electronics by creating drip loops in your cords.

 

[cichlidtx]

+1 on drip loops, but also plug main power into a GFCI outlet for your protection.

 

[Mantis]

Water Changes... Water changes...

 

[pgravis]

Your tank should make you happy, buy the stuff you like, not what other people like