Ahh well first things first. Its always fun. If you like to tinkle and problems solve (read and if you HAVE THE MONEY ANE TIME), EVERY NEW problem presents an opportunity to improve yourself, learn and sharpen your skills. Every new algea bloom is an opportunity to solve a problem. Every new tank fad is a chance to try something new (that only has about a %10 chance of working). Every controversy is a chance to pick a side that works for YOU (DSB vs no DSB etc).
Failures? Yes. Learning and expereience? Yes!
Look i have ony been in this about 10 years and my i lost several fish in my first 65G tank. I put power compacts on it and was NEVER able to get my corals to live. My 40G reef is stable and ive kept fish in it for over 3 years with no deaths and am finally able ot keep corals alive with what i thought was a "crazy expensive" Nova Extreme Pro T5HO fixture....and still, i get Red cyano on the sand bed. Why? Probably because im still running a cannister and either clean it too much or not enough (and the lights really are crazy bright for that size tank).
As far as your start up experiences..you live and learn. I wouldnt even DREAM of buying new fish for my just set up 135G tank for at least 2 months after set up, and the Cannister will be taken down and stored after its cycled. and has a the refugium up and running.
Always realize you may....na you WILL fail...but that just offers a chance to tinker, try something new, and see what really works and what doesnt.
I am still new at this and i still make mistakes but i will say that what the truely good fish/reef keepers say. The key to success is DONT quit, have patience, measure success over years not weeks or months (and a fair amount of money (unfortunately) is also key). Doesnt hurt to be a DIY fan either ((which sadly....I struggle with both of those last two).
Failures? Yes. Learning and expereience? Yes!
Look i have ony been in this about 10 years and my i lost several fish in my first 65G tank. I put power compacts on it and was NEVER able to get my corals to live. My 40G reef is stable and ive kept fish in it for over 3 years with no deaths and am finally able ot keep corals alive with what i thought was a "crazy expensive" Nova Extreme Pro T5HO fixture....and still, i get Red cyano on the sand bed. Why? Probably because im still running a cannister and either clean it too much or not enough (and the lights really are crazy bright for that size tank).
As far as your start up experiences..you live and learn. I wouldnt even DREAM of buying new fish for my just set up 135G tank for at least 2 months after set up, and the Cannister will be taken down and stored after its cycled. and has a the refugium up and running.
Always realize you may....na you WILL fail...but that just offers a chance to tinker, try something new, and see what really works and what doesnt.
I am still new at this and i still make mistakes but i will say that what the truely good fish/reef keepers say. The key to success is DONT quit, have patience, measure success over years not weeks or months (and a fair amount of money (unfortunately) is also key). Doesnt hurt to be a DIY fan either ((which sadly....I struggle with both of those last two).
