I agree with you Scott. I am guessing waterr paranoia is common to
beginners. I have been in the hobby for 5 months and am just now figuring
things out.

Jeff,

I was just like you when I began. I wanted a big tank but wondered if I
was going to "bite of fmore than I could chew". I recommend you get yourself
a small tank (20-30G) You will need a quarantine tank anyway for the big
tank and you can try it out on a small scale. This way if you decide you do
not like it, your financial loss is less ( I will not use the word minimal
)

good luck.

"Scott Bennett" wrote in message
...
I have a 75G that's been running for 8 months. I spend much more time
than
everyone else has said, doing tests, checking chemistry for reef, etc.
I'd
guess when I get going, I spend 1 hour/day, plus 4-5 hours on weekends. I
have other days that are 10 minutes. I expect it to drop as I figure out
the right dosing regimens.without having to check caclcium and alk every
day.


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I am a newbie who wants to start a large sal****er mixed fish/coral
aquarium. How much time per week does it take to maintain a large
aquarium of this type?