Tank management.

[Gary]

Hi Again,

Thanks for the advice on the new tank setup, all very helpful. ( I posted a
few days ago about the 96 litre marine setup).

I have arranged for one of the other LFS in my area to visit in the morning
and take over the management of the tank, I want to sit back and watch them
do it the first time around and maybe if I get a second tank I can use my
new found knowledge.

They will be checking all the equipment, lights, filters etc and
recommending any additions to it (a protein skimmer I imagine). They sound
very helpful, and will be coming each saturday morning to keep an eye on
things. They are charging £30 GBP per visit, not sure if a competitive
price, but no-one here in Edinburgh except them seems to want to do the
work, so I have little choice :)

I will let you all know how it goes, and I will cross check all the advice
and work they do with some of you seasoned veterans! I am looking forward
to a long and happy hobby :)

Thanks,

Gary.

[cokeman69]

Hardly seems worth it to have, if your not gonna do the maintainence
on it... That's the best part of this hobby, is the accomplishment
that you have done something....That like saying I'm gonna go have
kids, but just watch them, never "raise" them... Thats (IMHO) a
waste........ Do yourself and your livestock a favor.... Don't
start this "hobby"...........
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[Gary]

"cokeman69" > wrote in message
...
> Hardly seems worth it to have, if your not gonna do the maintainence
> on it... That's the best part of this hobby, is the accomplishment
> that you have done something....That like saying I'm gonna go have
> kids, but just watch them, never "raise" them... Thats (IMHO) a
> waste........ Do yourself and your livestock a favor.... Don't
> start this "hobby"...........



What do you think will be more enjoyable.

Scenario 1:
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I attempt to setup my marine aquarium with the advice of various books, the
Internet and the LFS. I end up making some fairly simple beginner mistakes,
dont realise it, and then manage to wipe out everything in my tank in one
fell swoop.


Scenario 2:
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I pay Mr Fish to come and setup, then maintain the tank on an ongoing basis.
ALl my fish are healthy, I have a very nice focal point in my house and I
have also gained enough knowledge after a few month to take over looking
after the setup and perhaps even starting a second.


I know which I prefer :)

gary.

[Billy]

"Gary" > wrote in message
. uk...
|
| Scenario 2:
| -----------------------------------------------
| I pay Mr Fish to come and setup, then maintain the tank on an
ongoing basis.
| ALl my fish are healthy, I have a very nice focal point in my house
and I
| have also gained enough knowledge after a few month to take over
looking
| after the setup and perhaps even starting a second.
|


Actually, I view your choice as quite responsible. Just remember:
just because "Mr Fish" is a "pro" doesn't mean everything he does is
correct. You're doing right by learning from different sources.

[Dan White]

"cokeman69" > wrote in message
...
> Hardly seems worth it to have, if your not gonna do the maintainence
> on it... That's the best part of this hobby, is the accomplishment
> that you have done something....That like saying I'm gonna go have
> kids, but just watch them, never "raise" them... Thats (IMHO) a
> waste........ Do yourself and your livestock a favor.... Don't
> start this "hobby"...........

Why do you care how Gary chooses to spend his money? He's doing nothing
harmful to the fish, and seems excited about the hobby. Let him enjoy. I
bet you're gonna love my next post about getting back into this hobby
myself! lol.

dwhite