Hindsight

[Velcro]

If you have an obsessive personality make sure you have other hobbies to focus on while you try not to mess with the stability of the tank.

 

[Someshmuk]

Always observe all new additions to your tank. Like leaving coral on a magnetic frag rack and really studying the thing. If you can, remove from original plug and put on new plug.

Even a good dip might not remove a pest from getting into your tank. That and if you can stop hair algae in the beginning, do you not need to accept it in your tank.

 

[Someshmuk]

Observe your corals and fish at night with a blue or white flashlight. You might be able to catch things that shouldn't be there. Like EEFW or AEFW.

 

[ChristineInMaryland]

For every dollar I spend on my tank, I contribute to my retirement savings. This way, it feels like everything is twice as expensive and in theory it will help cut back on impulse buys.

Unfortunately, I have a bad insomnia shopping problem so the impulse buys are still happening. But hey, that also means I’m contributing to the retirement account so it isn’t all bad!

 

[56longroof]

Alot of solid advice coming in. I would add do your research before buying anything and avoid the Facebook groups.

 

[-XENOMORPH-]

Don't buy used! If you can buy new, buy new.

 

[Borat]

Allow enough space between tank back glass and wall, level the tank before it is filled with water.

 

[Fish Styx]

The one thing I learnt is to never put a fish into your tank that you plan to take out again once it grows up/becomes aggressive. It is a mission removing any fish from a tank.

This. Especially with larger tanks. Once it's in, it's in.

 

[Borat]

This. Especially with larger tanks. Once it's in, it's in.

THere is a magic tric that works on any carnivorous fish - small diameter fishing line + smallest hook size.. So unless it's a herbivore, I wouldn't worry about that too much...

 

[Fish Styx]

THere is a magic tric that works on any carnivorous fish - small diameter fishing line + smallest hook size.. So unless it's a herbivore, I wouldn't worry about that too much...