What RC tip has helped you most?

[twoodall]

I guess I have been on RC a little over a month (frequently anyway) I have to say that in those few weeks the clarity of the display has greatly increased. I attribute it to those who have been willing to share their experiences and insight with those of us that are new around here. Thanks to all of you who have given of that insight! I greatly appreciate it as I imagine numerous others around here do as well.

If I had to pin it down to one thing that has helped the most, it would be replacing the bio balls with filter socks (on a limited basis after the bio balls are removed). Secondly, it would be the addition of the powerheads for increased flow. I know that may seem elementary to most, but hey I am in grade school when it comes to this.

Again I appreciate all of the past insight and future consideration!

What has worked for you that has been suggested on RC?

[Tswifty]

Sump & Refugium :thumbsup:

[scrmbld33]

take your time!!!!!

[nickts40]

Refugium with chaeto. Remote DSB a plus.

[jimbo78]

sump/ fuge and alot of LR

[EllieSuz]

Getting more surface flow for oxygen exchange.

[heller792]

everything, and learning that its not just me that cocks things up.

[rickofco]

sump/fuge and increase flow.

[kau_cinta_ku]

nothing good in this hobby happens fast.

[SteveJakubiec]

Tswifty's advice on building a sump/refugium that I haven't started building yet, my parents are a bit leery about letting me build it in the old house cause they think it'd be a PIA to move.

[che25]

Fuge and DIY Kalkwasser drip system.

[phunkie99]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12928436#post12928436 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kau_cinta_ku
nothing good in this hobby happens fast.


+1 Very true

[atvdave]

Randys 2-part...

[MPeer]

The need to set up a QT was the best advice.

[saltee dood]

all the other things mentioned are good tips, but can be found in other places if you look....the absolute best tip that a group of people(the members at RC) can give a newb to this hobby is

PATIENCE, PATIENCE, PATIENCE

and the runner-up is

Make one change at a time...and wait to see what happens before doing something else.


those are the kinds of tips that articles and books rarely mention.

[Capt_Cully]

good stuff ain't cheap, and cheap stuff ain't good!

words to live by. you can buy the same piece of crap 3 times or just buck up at the beginning and buy quality equipment from the git-go. saves you $$$ and aggravation in the long run.

[twoodall]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12929320#post12929320 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by saltee dood
all the other things mentioned are good tips, but can be found in other places if you look....the absolute best tip that a group of people(the members at RC) can give a newb to this hobby is

PATIENCE, PATIENCE, PATIENCE

and the runner-up is

Make one change at a time...and wait to see what happens before doing something else.


those are the kinds of tips that articles and books rarely mention.

Good point Saltee.

Waiting, watching, and testing, then waiting some more is very difficult! The results are well worth the wait!

[twoodall]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12929415#post12929415 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Capt_Cully
good stuff ain't cheap, and cheap stuff ain't good!

words to live by. you can buy the same piece of crap 3 times or just buck up at the beginning and buy quality equipment from the git-go. saves you $$$ and aggravation in the long run.

Man we should practice this one in most every purchase we make. We always get what we pay for!

[sprinj76]

Don't be cheap with lighting, you will end up spending more in the long run otherwise. Find out what you need and drop the cash the first time around.

[kau_cinta_ku]

another one of my fav.

"never add anything you don't test for, and test before adding"

[snorvich]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12929415#post12929415 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Capt_Cully
good stuff ain't cheap, and cheap stuff ain't good!

words to live by. you can buy the same piece of crap 3 times or just buck up at the beginning and buy quality equipment from the git-go. saves you $$$ and aggravation in the long run.

That has to be my favorite because it is sooo true. But the other one, "nothing good ever happens quickly" sure resonates as well. And finally, "if you can't test for it, don't dose it" are words to live by.

[Pulp Fishin]

Refugium!

[Saltz Creep]

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[twoodall]

Like someone's quote at the bottom of their post says, "If you can't afford the water you can't afford the hobby"

Using RO/DI water eliminates so many possible problems!

[ultimate125]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12934148#post12934148 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by twoodall
Like someone's quote at the bottom of their post says, "If you can't afford the water you can't afford the hobby"

Using RO/DI water eliminates so many possible problems!

+1

[mrbill70]

Build threads have helped me the most. Every one, no matter the tank size, is useful to get somene else's perspective on providing for the tank creatures. Build threads allowed me to learn from others mistakes without having to suffer the aggrivation myself.

[drparker]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12928436#post12928436 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kau_cinta_ku
nothing good in this hobby happens fast.

Number 1, that one.

2. RO/DI filter for water

3. Getting Mg up and using Randy's 2 part recipe.

4. Adding an ATO with kalk.

[abulgin]

A fellow poster giving me an eBay link for 4x65W actinic PC for $19.

A fellow poster giving me an eBay link for $21 250W HQIs.