STUPID things people do in this hobby

[Cal_stir]

Originally Posted by WarDog

Please explain why DSB's are a bad idea. I was thinking of going with one. Thanks.

They're more trouble than they are worth, only effective with very light bioloads, produce h2s, can't have any sand dwelling pets, early old tank syndrome, difficult to remove and so on.

[Spyd]

Whats wrong with cleaning the skimmer head completely? Ive been doing that since I started in the hobby, 3 years ago. Lol

[Madreefer]

Working on my tank after smoking a fatty.
I no longer do that as I'm clean now, but did a lot of silly things under a green haze. What I notice now is newbies taking advice from newbies. Some of it's quite comical.

[Doc_Polit]

Originally Posted by Madreefer

Working on my tank after smoking a fatty.
I no longer do that as I'm clean now, but did a lot of silly things under a green haze. What I notice now is newbies taking advice from newbies. Some of it's quite comical.

Who would have thought that Mad "reefer" had a dual meaning. Lol.

[SanguinesDream]

Originally Posted by Doc_Polit

Who would have thought that Mad "reefer" had a dual meaning. Lol.

Dude, we're in BC, it would be a stretch to think it wasn't a double entrendre.

[Taipan]

- Thinking that only certain fish are prone to 'jumping' and carpet surfing (not taking into consideration that fish get startled or can become aggressive and chase one another. This of course; coming from a person that did not have any type of cover over his display for the longest time. I caved and put plastic mesh over the display. VERY glad I did.

[Son Of Skyline]

Trying to eradicate and scrub off every tiny trace of algae in your "reef" tank. Reefs in nature have algae. If your tank is in balance it will always have some algae but will not over run the tank. If you want ZERO algae, don't call it a reef tank. Call it a coral garden, because it's not natural.

[Madreefer]

Originally Posted by Doc_Polit

Who would have thought that Mad "reefer" had a dual meaning. Lol.

Haha well when I joined the site it was when I got my calcium reactor. I kept adjusting and testing and it was driving me nuts. So mad scientist did'nt really fit. So thats how I chose Madreefer. So kinda 3 meanings in a way. No more ganga for me

[Jakegr]

Spending too much money.

Also, for Vancouver hobbyists, I think using DI is a waste of time.

I have a DSB in my tank, but then again it needs it for the seagrass. I wouldn't use one in an SPS tank.

I also clean my skimmer cup pretty thoroughly. I don't think it is a waste of time as it still looks brand new

[Dearth]

Empty wallet syndrome

Letting my friend convince me to get into the hobby