What’s your Go-To Reef Maintenance Tip

[Hollan]

What’s that favorite simple tip for keeping reef tanks healthy and thriving?

 

[Reefer Matt]

Don’t be lazy, do the work.

 

[Red_Beard]

Don’t be lazy, do the work.

Was going to say the same...

 

[Kingsley_Reef]

Don’t forget to shut off the ATO while doing water change , Made that rookie mistake tonight

 

[goosemans]

do a quick search before you buy. Some bozo came to the lfs demanding a refund for all his lost fish because he bought a frogfish, which of course, ate everything.

 

[JonEB]

flow, flow, flow

 

[lil sumpin]

With reefing consistency is key! There’s many approaches but it’s best to pick a plan and stick with it. Stability is the name of the game

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Don't rush to fix a problem! Evaluate why X issue could be happening, and then go from there. Rushing into a fix can end up causing more issues vs solving issues.

 

[Luigi Reefs]

Don't bite off more than you can chew.

 

[Hollan]

Don’t forget to shut off the ATO while doing water change , Made that rookie mistake tonight

Thanks for the reminder, It’s definitely one of those lessons learned the hard way. Appreciate you sharing.

 

[Hollan]

do a quick search before you buy. Some bozo came to the lfs demanding a refund for all his lost fish because he bought a frogfish, which of course, ate everything.

Good advice
A little research goes a long way.

 

[Hollan]

With reefing consistency is key! There’s many approaches but it’s best to pick a plan and stick with it. Stability is the name of the game

Consistency and stability are everything in reefing. It’s tempting to try different approaches, but sticking to a plan really makes all the difference. Great advice

 

[JonoH]

Be consistent with testing parameters (same time and day each week)

 

[Hollan]

Be consistent with testing parameters (same time and day each week)

Consistency is key.

 

[Hollan]

Don’t be lazy, do the work.

Thanks for the advice.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Don't rush to fix a problem! Evaluate why X issue could be happening, and then go from there. Rushing into a fix can end up causing more issues vs solving issues.

My tip exactly.

Step back and take a breath, and don't "fix" a problem that doesn't exist. At least a few times I've fixed something only to find out I had a misunderstanding of the situation and made a problem worse, or created one in the first place.

 

[ChiCity]

… learn from your mistakes.

 

[Troylee]

WATER CHANGES.

 

[Hollan]

My tip exactly.

Step back and take a breath, and don't "fix" a problem that doesn't exist. At least a few times I've fixed something only to find out I had a misunderstanding of the situation and made a problem worse, or created one in the first place.

Such solid advice
It’s so easy to overreact and end up doing more harm than good.

 

[IntrinsicReef]

If you have larger than let's say, a 50 gallon reef. Just buy a Reverse Osmosis system. Don't neglect top off or maintenance because you didn't make it to the LFS. I've seen too many failures because of this.