Well, another Christmas and Hanukkah have come and gone, and maybe you received the gift that you always wanted.
Or, maybe not.
Maybe, just maybe, someone you know decided to get you a coral for the Holiday. On the surface, this is a really nice gesture- a thoughtful idea for the reefer in the household….Only problem is, usually the person buying the gift is NOT a reefer, and typically has no clue about what’s involved in stocking and maintaining a reef tank.
"Your Uncle and I know you love the fishes, and this one reminded us of the ones you see when you swim in the ocean!"
What this means to you is that , despite the fact that your collection consists entirely of rare Acans, you’re now the proud owner of a large Green Nepthea! Or, your docile Anthias species tank now has to host a “cute†baby Sweetlips (“The guy at the store said he was super tame!â€)! Or, the off-brand Chinese-made combination lighted electric siphon hose/algae scrubber device (that's not UL-approved, of course) will now forever be a part of your equipment collection...Or maybe you received a pair of African Cichlids for a "gift" (yeah, it happened to me once)! You get the picture.
"He's so cute, and he's eating pellets!"
Gift cards look away more attractive now, huh?
"That plant would look so nice in your fish tank, so we just had to get it for you!"
Much like the fruitcake of holiday legend, there must have been that one reef-related gift you received- a fish, coral, or piece of equipment- that totally came from left field, and, despite the best intentions of the giver, turned into a pretty serious headache for you.
"I got it on e-Bay for you...It's gonna really help you do that stuff you do with your tank- and it works in European electrical outlets, too!"
Did you end up keeping the fishy fruitcake, or did you somehow manage to trade it back for some hermit crabs and 4 packs of frozen food? And, how did you manage that feat?
Or, did this gift somehow work out and turn into something that you actually kept and enjoyed?
Let’s hear your “gift that keeps on giving†stories! There's a $25 UC "Virtual Gift Card" for the best story!
Keep an eye peeled on this forum later today for an announcement about our New Year's event, and stop back in next week for an all-new rant by yours truly!
Happy Holidays!
Scott Fellman
Unique Corals
Or, maybe not.
Maybe, just maybe, someone you know decided to get you a coral for the Holiday. On the surface, this is a really nice gesture- a thoughtful idea for the reefer in the household….Only problem is, usually the person buying the gift is NOT a reefer, and typically has no clue about what’s involved in stocking and maintaining a reef tank.
"Your Uncle and I know you love the fishes, and this one reminded us of the ones you see when you swim in the ocean!"
What this means to you is that , despite the fact that your collection consists entirely of rare Acans, you’re now the proud owner of a large Green Nepthea! Or, your docile Anthias species tank now has to host a “cute†baby Sweetlips (“The guy at the store said he was super tame!â€)! Or, the off-brand Chinese-made combination lighted electric siphon hose/algae scrubber device (that's not UL-approved, of course) will now forever be a part of your equipment collection...Or maybe you received a pair of African Cichlids for a "gift" (yeah, it happened to me once)! You get the picture.
"He's so cute, and he's eating pellets!"
Gift cards look away more attractive now, huh?
"That plant would look so nice in your fish tank, so we just had to get it for you!"
Much like the fruitcake of holiday legend, there must have been that one reef-related gift you received- a fish, coral, or piece of equipment- that totally came from left field, and, despite the best intentions of the giver, turned into a pretty serious headache for you.
"I got it on e-Bay for you...It's gonna really help you do that stuff you do with your tank- and it works in European electrical outlets, too!"
Did you end up keeping the fishy fruitcake, or did you somehow manage to trade it back for some hermit crabs and 4 packs of frozen food? And, how did you manage that feat?
Or, did this gift somehow work out and turn into something that you actually kept and enjoyed?
Let’s hear your “gift that keeps on giving†stories! There's a $25 UC "Virtual Gift Card" for the best story!
Keep an eye peeled on this forum later today for an announcement about our New Year's event, and stop back in next week for an all-new rant by yours truly!
Happy Holidays!
Scott Fellman
Unique Corals
