Top Ten Most Important Concepts For A New Reefer To Grasp

[mhhauser321]

Cool Thanks

matt

I still hope a lot of people read this.

 

[Ishmael's Dad]

Great thread, Wish I had seen this when I started. NO worries, because IMHO the most important of your top 10 is #1 - Keep learning.

 

[Sk8r]

Nice work. Really helpful to have a branching tree of info.

 

[Nano Chris]

Good info for a new reefer to know.

 

[mhhauser321]

Thank You all, I just wanted others to have a good start, So they would be better off in the long run.

 

[1F2FRFBF]

I know one of the most difficult things is figuring out, "OK, where do I start?" I think this will be a good guide for those new to the hobby. Nice work!

 

[mhhauser321]

yeah If you at least know what areas to look into you will be better off, than starting off from no where

 

[mhhauser321]

I Just Thought I would post this to show others were to find this if it gets taken of the thread list

Go to this link

New-First Time on RC-Look Here for Answers

Then scroll down to the bottom of the page and its under the topic

General/Misc

its listed as


Some additional Links by mhhauser

thanks guys

matt

 

[WaterKeeper]

It was against my better judgement.

I was just unsure of how to put it up there as it is somewhat of a mixed thread so I posted it under General.

 

[mhhauser321]

Thanks alot WaterKeeper I am thankful you did i think this link will really help new reefers

 

[mhhauser321]

Bump^

 

[mhhauser321]

Does anyone else have any other important things for new hobbyists.

All ideas welcome

matt

 

[WaterKeeper]

Matt,

I'll have a bunch in Reefkeeping in a couple of months but until then you will need to provide it.

 

[Amphiprion]

I would include patience somewhere in the list (unless I missed it somewhere). The one additive that solves many, many problems.

 

[mhhauser321]

Okay one thing i might have left out is to make sure you don't give up. There are some pretty complicated articles and books out there and even though you might not understand them the first time you read them don't give up and keep trying.

matt

 

[mhhauser321]

Always stay away from the harder to keep fish and corals

You ask what fish and corals are those well check out this fresh list of very hazordous and very easy to keep fish.

Please avoid the Fish like Lionfish and StoneFish these fish are not very friendly to Newbies.

This link helps

Difficult and Special Care Species List

also another helpfull with pictures For the fish

Good Starter Fish

For the corals

Good Starter Corals

Always trying to help

matt

 

[mhhauser321]

This Link is also very helpful. If you are trying to gather information about beginner fish

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/scateg.cfm?pCatId=1926

Try to be a Responsible Reefer and start out with some tank- raised fish like these.

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/scateg.cfm?pCatId=1500

 

[mhhauser321]

I just found a Really Great link for all things dealing with saltwater aquariums.

If you are like me and you like things all neat and organized than this website is certainly for you.

I am always trying to find easier ways to memorize things and this place makes it really easy.

Aquariumdomain.com

 

[dcombs44]

Here's a good one from Borneman. I don't think it's been posted yet.

http://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic23945-9-1.aspx

 

[mhhauser321]

Good Link I remeber reading that a while back Its a very great article

Also if you have a hard time learing some of the correct pronunciations then watch some of the video's here and listen to the people say them then it really helps

Reefvideos.com

matt