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Originally Posted by bbatis  WOW! I took the time to read every post in this thread. I will first tell you that I have never owned a SW tank in my life. I will also tell you that I have dreamed of having a reef tank for the last 6 years but have never made that a reality.
I have been doing my research on this subject like everything else that interests me. I understand that this is a serious hobby not to be taken lightly. One of the articles that I read from a very knowledgeble source stated this: There are as many opinions about reef keeping as there are aquarists. Isn't that the truth!
I'm not saying that any of the opinions said on this thread are not valid. That would be insulting people who have a lot more experience than I do at this hobby. But there seems to be one common denominator with all of the posts that I have read. That being someone just getting into the hobby who isn't not only prepared and who hasn't done their research, but is not in it for the long run. I think we can all agree on that.
With that said, I will say this: It doesn't really matter that much what tank size you start-off with. What matters is how much effort you are willing to put into this serious and beautiful hobby that we call reef-keeping.
The bottom line is, if you don't have the time that is required to succeed at this hobby, then you have no business attempting it. Not only is it a waste of one's money, but more importantly, a waste of God's creatures that we have been ordained to take care of.
Brian |
You are absolutely correct.
I think the main concern of serious hobbiest with the nano tanks is that the industry is pushing for the SW tank to be an impulsive purchase (like the small goldfish kits) and make customers think it is an easy hobby. While it doesn't have to be a hard hobby, it is a hobby that requires proper research and dedication if you really care about the livestock that is going into your care (which not everyone does unfortunately).
This all gets into making sure the hobby maintains sustainable practices here and overseas. We must make sure that we promote a hobby that is ethical and sustainable and does not make a significant impact on the native habitats that our specimens come from. And IMO promoting quick impulsive purchases is not in the hobby's best interest for the long run.