milesmiles902 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 I hope this can be as informative as it is funny. Looking back, what was a beginner question that you asked, that you would now find funny? Maybe it was because you were new to reefing or just didn't understand the concept. What was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesmiles902 Posted August 1, 2016 Author Share Posted August 1, 2016 Mine: I was removing coralline algae from the corners of my tank with a scraper and noticed I was removing the silicone. I went on ReefCentral and said, "How do you remove coralline algae from the corners with a scraper, without removing the silicone? The tank will fall apart if I keep removing the silicone. " I was young and didn't realize that I should use a toothbrush or something softer. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 My son and I were shopping for live rock. Ooh, can you get us one with more anemones on it? The guy politely responded 'usually people consider aptasia a pest, but if you want it I can get that piece'. Bet that is where my first aptasia entered the system! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 I think it was more just what the heck all the abbreviations meant: Are they zoas or zoos? What does TDS mean? Whats a FTS? What is BRS? What are these things called SPS, LPS? RTN what the heck is that? PAR what does that mean? What's a MH? The list is long.... I could go on and on and on... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcanLord Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 I just got a coworker into reefing, he went to the lfs and bought a live rock because he thought the Aptasia looked cool. He also asked the lfs owner if he could buy some of the "tiny white star fish on the glass" I looked at him and thought "have you done no research?!" I was lucky enough to grow up in a house with a couple reef tanks so I've pretty much always understood the basics. But I still have no clue what reactors are for or at what point you need them. I have a canister filter for my 72, I want a sump but it's not in the budget yet. I have 6 small (under 2") fish in it and 80 pounds of live rock so I'm hoping I can get away without a sump for a little while and just commit to weekly 10 gallon water changes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesmiles902 Posted August 5, 2016 Author Share Posted August 5, 2016 There are some awesome looking aiptasia/majanos. I can totally see why at first glance they could be attractive. I got another one: I remember when I had my metal halide over my tank, which was 2x400W 10K + 2xT12 Actinic. I asked my LFS if this was too much for a 75 gallon? I think we all will agree...it is too much. I ran one halide for years, rotating which one came on during the day. I probably wouldn't have gotten the light, if it didn't come with the 75 gallon package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishboys Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 I think it was more just what the heck all the abbreviations meant: Are they zoas or zoos? What does TDS mean? Whats a FTS? What is BRS? What are these things called SPS, LPS? RTN what the heck is that? PAR what does that mean? What's a MH? The list is long.... I could go on and on and on... AEFW MENB's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 AEFW MENB's The second one stunped me for a second but just as annoying a pest! Not gonna give it a way though for others ! It's not messy eels never beg!???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vis Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Me " What is the difference between those two?" Irritated answer: " one is a snail and one is a crab " ???? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youcallmenny Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Me " What is the difference between those two?" Irritated answer: " one is a snail and one is a crab " ???? Ahhahaha! I'll never forget the first time I went to TPA in salem and promptly decided I was getting into reefing. Garrett took a lot of time explaining things like cycling a new tank, tites tates etc. After about an hour or two straight of noob questions I walked out with two smaller MH pendants and more questions than answers. One thing I had neglected to ask was how to hang them. Instead, I placed them both sitting on top of the glass canopy, right on the plastic seam. That was a fun conversation when I returned them and admitted why. XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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