Eric V. Van Der Hope's - "Reef Keeping Basics Blog": July 2006

Sunday, July 23, 2006

The 5 Most Common Mistakes You Shouldn't Have To Ever Make - Mistake No.2: Lack of Planning

The 5 Most Common Mistakes You Shouldn't Have To Ever Make
Mistake #2: Lack of Planning
by Eric V. Van Der Hope
Copyright (c) 2006 ReefKeepingBasics.com
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Research leads to planning. Once you have all the information you need about what equipment you need, the types of fish, corals and invertebrates from which you have to choose, the conditions you want to achieve in your new tank, and the financial as well as time commitments necessary for the maintenance of the tank - you are then ready to make a plan.

There is a definite plan of action that has to be implemented before starting in this hobby.

Deciding how much of a budget will ultimately be your gauge on how you will approach the saltwater fish and reef keeping hobby.

Your saltwater tank adventure will begin with choosing the size of tank you wish to have. You will need to take into account the size of tank you can accommodate in your home. Then you can make a decision as to what types of fish and invertebrates you wish to have in your tank, knowing precisely which ones to choose to live together. You will have all the proper equipment to ensure you will be able to maintain a healthy environment in your tank. You will know the proper lighting levels and temperature and you will know to keep the salinity levels constant (this means replacing evaporated water on a daily basis).

Once you've put enough thought into size of the tank and have chosen what to get, you have to decide . . . (read more here)

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Eric V. Van Der Hope is the Publisher and Author of the book "Reef Keeping Basics - Successful Reef Management" as well as the editor of the popular and informative newsletter "Reef Keeping Basics - the eZine/Blog" - A Newsletter For The Serious Reef Keeping & Saltwater Fish Hobbyist. Would You Like to Discover Exactly How to Build A Perfect Aquatic Life Environment For Your Marine Fish Pets - Without Having to Do It the Hard Way!? Then sign up to his complimentary newsletter valued at $47. You can seek further information if you visit his website at: http://www.reefkeepingbasics.com/
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Sunday, July 09, 2006

The 5 Most Common Mistakes You Shouldn't Have To Ever Make - Mistake No.1: Lack of Research

The 5 Most Common Mistakes You Shouldn't Have To Ever Make
Mistake #1: Lack of Research
by Eric V. Van Der Hope
Copyright (c) 2006 ReefKeepingBasics.com
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It's so easy to get excited about this wonderful hobby after seeing all the beautiful fish and corals at your LFS (Local Fish Store). So it's no surprise that many individuals, without any thought of taking a step at-a-time, purchase what they see - almost immediately! Did you know that a large number of fish enthusiasts have found their way into this hobby exactly this way . . . ? However, many of them discovered that they could have spent Less money, Less time and Less effort if they simply did the proper research.

Anyone involved in this hobby must be well informed of what's involved. Multiple opinions should be investigated from a good source. So be careful to not rely on just one source of information! If you find that you are getting the same advice from 2 or 3 different yet reliable sources - this could be a start of a good decision. :o)

The more you research, the more you'll draw from others' experiences to help materialize your own version of a saltwater tank or reef aquarium. So do not be afraid to ask questions as the more you learn the more you can put to good use. Continually . . . (read more here)

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Eric V. Van Der Hope is the Publisher and Author of the book "Reef Keeping Basics - Successful Reef Management" as well as the editor of the popular and informative newsletter "Reef Keeping Basics - the eZine/Blog" - A Newsletter For The Serious Reef Keeping & Saltwater Fish Hobbyist. Would You Like to Discover Exactly How to Build A Perfect Aquatic Life Environment For Your Marine Fish Pets - Without Having to Do It the Hard Way!? Then sign up to his complimentary newsletter valued at $47. You can seek further information if you visit his website at: http://www.reefkeepingbasics.com/
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