Nanook
04/05/2013, 02:00 AM
On behalf of the RC Staff, we would like to thank Palting for being the April Reefer of the Month. Here is what he had to say:
First, thank you to RC. I've learned so much about reef keeping from RC that I believe I would not have been able to stay in the hobby beyond 6 months. In gratitude, I try to pass on all that I've learned from RC back to anyone that asks.
I first got into saltwater almost 30 years ago. The tank had to be taken down and sold after 5 years due to a move. I came back to it about 3 years ago, and started with almost 30 year old aquarium know-how. Once I found RC, it didn't take long to figure out I was working with obsolete ideas. With new knowledge gained, the noob tank was taken down and a new larger reef tank was started. Every step, from equipment purchase to set up was guided by posts and stickies from RC. There were a few personalized modifications to the setup, some of which RC may frown upon . Regardless, the tank has been maturing and thriving for over 3 years now.
Reefing is definitely an addiction. It is a 24/7/365 garden that requires constant attention. A significant part of the joy in reefing is continuously gaining new knowledge and insight, applying these to the hobby, and the gratification of seeing a positive result. There were a few bumps on the road, but that just adds to the challenge. It wouldn't be fun if it is easy, is it? It is also a family activity, and my family are supportive and enjoy the hobby almost as much as I do. The kids have named the fish based on Roman history, researching and coming up with names like Romulus and Remus (clown pair), Pompeii (purple tang), and Theodora (naso tang). The CUC are collective called The Roman Legion.
I enjoy the hobby so much, the noob tank setup that was supposed to be sold became a FOWLR instead. This where non-reef safe fish go into.
RC is a fun forum, invaluable to getting my tank going, and I am happy to contribute and pass forward what I've learned.
First, thank you to RC. I've learned so much about reef keeping from RC that I believe I would not have been able to stay in the hobby beyond 6 months. In gratitude, I try to pass on all that I've learned from RC back to anyone that asks.
I first got into saltwater almost 30 years ago. The tank had to be taken down and sold after 5 years due to a move. I came back to it about 3 years ago, and started with almost 30 year old aquarium know-how. Once I found RC, it didn't take long to figure out I was working with obsolete ideas. With new knowledge gained, the noob tank was taken down and a new larger reef tank was started. Every step, from equipment purchase to set up was guided by posts and stickies from RC. There were a few personalized modifications to the setup, some of which RC may frown upon . Regardless, the tank has been maturing and thriving for over 3 years now.
Reefing is definitely an addiction. It is a 24/7/365 garden that requires constant attention. A significant part of the joy in reefing is continuously gaining new knowledge and insight, applying these to the hobby, and the gratification of seeing a positive result. There were a few bumps on the road, but that just adds to the challenge. It wouldn't be fun if it is easy, is it? It is also a family activity, and my family are supportive and enjoy the hobby almost as much as I do. The kids have named the fish based on Roman history, researching and coming up with names like Romulus and Remus (clown pair), Pompeii (purple tang), and Theodora (naso tang). The CUC are collective called The Roman Legion.
I enjoy the hobby so much, the noob tank setup that was supposed to be sold became a FOWLR instead. This where non-reef safe fish go into.
RC is a fun forum, invaluable to getting my tank going, and I am happy to contribute and pass forward what I've learned.