mixed feelings reading this thread.
i understand the message...small package deal tanks are geared towards profit rather than responsible reefing. small tanks are more prone to problems.
all i can say is please consider your audience. the nano craze that peaked my interest brought me to this site to learn. it also revitalized an interst i've had in salt water tanks since i was in high school; 22 years later - i've retired from the miltary and can settle into a hobby previously unattainable with constant moves and deployments.
if finances were no constraint; i'd be chatting with the best of them about my 125g tank. but that's just not in the cards right now. one of the best experiences with my nano so far is realizing this is a commitment. at 24g this is not cheap and i intend to make the best of it.
i've visited a few "reef" forums and decided reef sanctuary was the place for me to embrace the knowledge of others and would hope; make some friends along the way. i steered clear of the other sites because of the resounding theme of "noobs" being a burden with pesky questions. i ask you all, who didn't ask questions when they started?
this is the first thread i've read [here] so far that taints my impression [slightly]. there is definately a hierarchy among reef hobbyists. if us new guys were challenging that i'd understand some of the comments i've read in this thread. i could be wrong, but i haven't seen that in my short tenure.
that said, thanks to all that created, manage, and contribute to this site. i'm an avid truck enthusiast and the veteran on those boards. i understand the dedication, commitment and patience in making a web site successful and a home.
by the way - can someone explain the whole "karma" concept to me
