Finish this sentence: "One valuable lesson I've learned from reefkeeping is..."

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

What life lessons has reefkeeping taught you?

Finish this sentence: "One valuable lesson I've learned from reefkeeping is..."

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Taking it nice and easy, don't rush anything

 

[1112-425XL]

One valuable lesson I've learned from reefkeeping is good things take time, bad things happen fast.

 

[X-37B]

Have a plan!

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Have a plan!

That's the truth! I try to be through or plan out something before I do it

 

[Reefer Matt Verified Media Partner]

Don't give up. Life is like the ocean. It ebbs and flows.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

One valuable lesson I've learned from reefkeeping is......that there are people you will meet in reefing, who will become lifetime best friends!

 

[PhishMonger84]

Theres more than one way to peel an onion

 

[dstockwell]

"One valuable lesson I've learned from reefkeeping is..." What was I thinking when I said yes

 

[vetteguy53081]

Have a reserve fund for simple things like food or impulse sale and also for mechanical breakdowns and emergencies

 

[Aiptaisia anemone]

balance is key... balance them nitrates and phos and youll have a happy reef tank.

 

[bushdoc]

One valuable lesson I've learned from reefkeeping is that you should always keep separate and secret bank account from your spouse.

 

[Aquariumaddictuk]

Slow and steady wins the race!

 

[7of9]

A lot of things will settle themselves out if you just wait. Being impulsive rarely helps.

And I’ve found that’s just as true when handling people.

 

[soreefed]

In our contemporary society we are so used to layers upon layers of instant gratification. It’s been said already a bunch but reefing has taught me patience, and that has extended into other parts of my life. Very grateful for marine aquariums lol.

 

[ElementReefer]

The complexity and balance in an ecosystem, and how small things will set off a cascade of crap. This hobby has honestly made me think more about the environment and the planet.

 

[LightingBug]

That if you don't tell your wife how much you spend you have a much less chance of getting yelled at.

Source - me, recently.

 

[UtahReefer]

Quit tinkering... Get your parameters and lighting where you want them and leave it alone. Stability is the key.

 

[Reefer Matt Verified Media Partner]

Also, Don't get complacent.
Sometimes things happen that haven't happened in years or ever. It's always a good idea to keep communicating and learning to avoid a false sense of security. I just got knocked back on that Dunning-Kruger curve for fish care myself.

 

[Reefer Matt Verified Media Partner]

One valuable lesson I've learned from reefkeeping is......that there are people you will meet in reefing, who will become lifetime best friends!

I made a few friends myself, and always looking to make more.