Full tanks in 1 year. How can that be?

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I think it depends on a couple things.. Willingness to learn and willingness to spend money.. But most importantly; pacing yourself properly.

My tank has been up for just over a year from scratch.. I took things very slow and read all I could.. Didn't add a coral till about 4-5 month point.. Now I'm pretty much out of room.. I have only lost one acro colony due to shipping and nothing else. I am obsessed with keeping my corals thriving.. Too obsessed! Don't get me wrong, I still consider myself a complete newby to the hobby.