Back to the Basics: Are there any "old" reefing practices you wish were still commonly used today?

[KrisReef]

Innovation and new ideas are usually a good thing, but is it always good that we disregard tried and true practices to make room for new ones? Have some of the niche and "easy" reefing hacks taken some of the joy and satisfaction out of reefing? As a young reefer, I would love to hear some tales about "old-school" reefing! Let's discuss it...

Are there any "old" reefing practices you wish were still commonly used today?

Yes, all you all youngsters missed the golden age of reefing pioneers. It’s not your fault, your parents are to blame. (I presume you already knew this?) They should have gotten together earlier to bring you all into the population back when Reefing was really happening.

What I miss the most about those days was the community spirit and support we shared. I have a lot to say about those golden years an I invite any of you alls to come by my reef sometime and I’ll have a nice drink and tell you the history of the Golden Age of Reefing while you can wipe down the inside of my tank so we can see better what it looks like today.

See you soon!

 

[slowngreen]

Greed has taken over this hobby in my personal opinion.

 

[Mellotang]

Friendship n frag swaps

Like actual frag for frag

Not meet up n ill
Sell you frag for $1500

 

[Justdrew]

I remember buying my first SPS from Jason at premium aquatics in ‘99-‘00. @premiumaquatics There was no discussion of what color it was, no fancy name. We talked on the phone about my power compact lights and he said you will be fine. Stayed alive for the next few years until I sold the tank off and moved cross country.

 

[Boehmtown]

Deep sand beds, I have had a few tanks with them. Once they get established they are so nice

 

[Sump Crab]

Real ocean liverock from the south pacific. The aquacultured florida rock will never be as good.

 

[Old Man Sauce]

I miss not having to heat my house with the metal halides on. And I miss feeling like I actually know anything about the hobby. So much has changed in the 12+ years since I broke down my last reef. I'm just getting back into it, so much new stuff to learn and old stuff to try to remember.

 

[MrGisonni]

The old days.... 40 watt flourescent corallife 50/50 bulbs, an occasional spoonful of kalkwasser powder haphazardly mixed into my sump along with a splash of kent marine trace elements. Ignorance is bliss!

 

[vlangel]

I miss not having to heat my house with the metal halides on. And I miss feeling like I actually know anything about the hobby. So much has changed in the 12+ years since I broke down my last reef. I'm just getting back into it, so much new stuff to learn and old stuff to try to remember.

The equipment has changed but the biology has not. You will do fine with your new tank.

 

[vlangel]

The old days.... 40 watt flourescent corallife 50/50 bulbs, an occasional spoonful of kalkwasser powder haphazardly mixed into my sump along with a splash of kent marine trace elements. Ignorance is bliss!

Ha ha, I still run my tank haphazard like that except I use All For Reef now.