What's your one favorite thing about the hobby?

Tacticool-Reefer · Dec 4, 2020

I'll admit I've lurked in this forum for quite some time. In that time, I've peered into quite a few threads, some, extravagant beyond belief! One thing I like the most about this hobby is the imagery, both fish and corals, and everyone's eagerness to share those beautiful images.

...so like the title reads, What's your one favorite thing about the hobby?

PIC's are ok with me, post-hem if ya got-hem!

Rp8 · Dec 4, 2020

I have really enjoyed creating the ecosystem then trying to fine tune my system for bottom dollar. Troubleshooting and over coming issues.
Another thing I've really enjoyed is having this forum a available. It has been a huge help and also fun to just lurk after everyone else's good work.

Tacticool-Reefer · Dec 4, 2020

Rp8 said:
It has been a huge help and also fun to just lurk after everyone else's good work.

+1

S2G · Dec 4, 2020

Fish. Angel's, triggers, puffers, & eels specifically. Insane colors & you can have a decent community.

a4edwin · Dec 4, 2020

The ability to sustain something so beautiful in your living room. Now ask me what I hate! The price of some of the equipment.

Tacticool-Reefer · Dec 4, 2020

a4edwin said:
Now ask me what I hate! The price of some of the equipment.

hahahaha, lets keep this thread positive for now.

Tacticool-Reefer · Dec 4, 2020

S2G said:
Fish. Angel's, triggers, puffers, & eels specifically. Insane colors & you can have a decent community.

Couldn’t tell you how many times I had family members come over and just sit and stare in front of the old tank for hours on end looking at the life within!

FMF0331 · Dec 4, 2020

i enjoy spending all my hard earn money on this hobby ... i have so much money laying around in the living room ,
therefore i need to spend spend spend
;Woot

a4edwin · Dec 4, 2020

^^^^^ I need your address

Tacticool-Reefer · Dec 4, 2020

FMF0331 said:
i enjoy spending all my hard earn money on this hobby ... i have so much money laying around in the living room ,
therefore i need to spend spend spend
;Woot

Dude!?!?

a4edwin said:
^^^^^ I need your address

Me tooooo;Woot;Woot;Woot

a4edwin · Dec 4, 2020

I just looked at his build thread!!! I really need the address!!!

theMeat · Dec 4, 2020

The willingness of fellow hobbyists to share knowledge and experience.
The internet has helped on that front and imo why the hobby has seen such progress of late

Tacticool-Reefer · Dec 4, 2020

theMeat said:
The willingness of fellow hobbyists to share knowledge and experience.
The internet has helped on that front and imo why the hobby has seen such progress of late

I'm with-ya on that one!!!
R2R is my go to resource for info!

Jeffcb · Dec 4, 2020

Well, its a combination of several things. Biology, Chemistry and engineering with an artistic pleasing outcome to one's eyes!

DC Reefer · Dec 4, 2020

I like the challenge, the opportunity for continuous learning and the many different ways to be successful.

FMF0331 · Dec 5, 2020

GOT MARRIED .... now i'm broke .
i'll give you my address , please bring food and beer

Stuartmercer · Dec 5, 2020

The community is incredibly nice!

Tacticool-Reefer · Dec 6, 2020

Stuartmercer said:
The community is incredibly nice!

Some of the best around!

S&SReef · Dec 6, 2020

The people are as diverse as the systems we all keep.

Billdogg · Dec 6, 2020

What has kept me in the hobby for over 30 years is the constant learning of new things and passing that knowledge on to those who show interest - both online and in person.