Lf a few things around edmonton

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by chevyjaxon

In a small tank water parameters can shift extremely quick. definately not for a novice. in a larger tank water parameters dont shift quite as fast because of the larger water volume. thus giving us more time to fix things.

more forgiving when say a bubbletip gets caught in your powerhead, but the result of fixing said problem is more work, more water to make more water to remove, more additives to run etc. larger tanks tend to have more at risk as there is more livestock and more money invested.

small tanks regarding maintanance is quite simple , the same errors new people make in the hobby with small tanks happen with big tanks as well.

water quality in a small tank is very simple to keep in check provided you are set up in the right way with the right equipment and the right advice....no different from a larger tank.


while i usually tell people to go as large as they can when designing a tank , its mainly because people like large tanks, they like large fish and they want coral with large growth. they start small because they are afraid to lose money or fail or are intimidated with the whole of it all and then end up upgrading possibly several times before getting the set up they really like as the hobby is very addicting.


depending on what was sold to the lady she could have very well been set right up on the right path , ai isnt a new business they know their stuff and have years of proven success with the reef community, in the end its up to the reefer to make their tank what it will become the advice they learn along the way good or bad is part of the learning experience.

i highly doubt AI had any kind of hidden motive to scam a new reefer into a set up they couldnt handle....


just my 3 cents

cheers

[chevyjaxon]

Ok but can you explain why Ron looked at me when the lady looked away from him and mimicked the words shhh as I was about to inform her that a 20 gallon is a tad bit small to use as a beginner tank? I used to really love AI but over the years they have changed.

[Proteus]

I do think that a small tank is a good way to go for beginners. Just for the sake of money. I think a lot of newbies including myself went big without understanding the real cost and in the end many people cheap out in equipment only to spend twice as much In the end. Now while I loved my 180. I find my lil cube more satisfying and cost effective.

On the other note. IMO AI has put a bad taste in my mouth as well as others I know. It's never been the store or inventory but rather a few employs that had no PR skills. My first experience was very diheartening as I was made to feel as I shouldn't even own goldfish.
I should say that there are some other great people who do work there.