The 5 Most Common Mistakes You Shouldn't Have To Ever Make - Mistake No.3: Haste vs. Patience
The 5 Most Common Mistakes You Shouldn't Have To Ever Make
Mistake #3: Haste vs. Patience
by Eric V. Van Der Hope
Copyright (c) 2006 ReefKeepingBasics.com
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Patience is a virtue! It's also the most important aspect to consider while involved in this hobby - practicing it should be considered a requirement! :o)
There is much to consider in the saltwater fish and reef keeping hobby, all of it has to do with slowing down and looking at the big picture.
The biggest thing is trust. Trust that all this patience and waiting will be worth it in the end. As a result, you will reap the benefits of a beautiful and peaceful saltwater or reef tank - if you have the patience to start it right.
Patience starts with the proper research which was adequately explained in our earlier series of articles.
It follows through with 'getting your feet wet' first rather than simply just 'jumping in'! Everyone approaches the setting up of tanks differently. However, everyone should at least follow the same principle - take your time. There may be certain aspects of tank management that seem tedious and routine - but they are not. Be careful to not fall into the trap of complacency - you'll end up not spending the needed time with the necessary maintenance tasks and as a result your aquarium will suffer.
It's easy to want to have a beautiful tank right away and see the fish in your tank immediately! Who likes the 'look' of an empty looking tank? Nobody - right? However, moving too quickly . . . (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 simply visit his website and learn how you can: http://www.reefkeepingbasics.com/
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Mistake #3: Haste vs. Patience
by Eric V. Van Der Hope
Copyright (c) 2006 ReefKeepingBasics.com
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Patience is a virtue! It's also the most important aspect to consider while involved in this hobby - practicing it should be considered a requirement! :o)
There is much to consider in the saltwater fish and reef keeping hobby, all of it has to do with slowing down and looking at the big picture.
The biggest thing is trust. Trust that all this patience and waiting will be worth it in the end. As a result, you will reap the benefits of a beautiful and peaceful saltwater or reef tank - if you have the patience to start it right.
Patience starts with the proper research which was adequately explained in our earlier series of articles.
It follows through with 'getting your feet wet' first rather than simply just 'jumping in'! Everyone approaches the setting up of tanks differently. However, everyone should at least follow the same principle - take your time. There may be certain aspects of tank management that seem tedious and routine - but they are not. Be careful to not fall into the trap of complacency - you'll end up not spending the needed time with the necessary maintenance tasks and as a result your aquarium will suffer.
It's easy to want to have a beautiful tank right away and see the fish in your tank immediately! Who likes the 'look' of an empty looking tank? Nobody - right? However, moving too quickly . . . (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 simply visit his website and learn how you can: http://www.reefkeepingbasics.com/
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