Just wondering, do you take offense when.......

AMIFL · 10/15/2007, 05:21 PM

Do you take offense when people say that you are obesessed with your tank?

X_not_again_x · 10/15/2007, 05:23 PM

No, thats because I am

Takes a lot of dedication to keep a SW tank.. And if people misconstrue that as obsession than let them.

AMIFL · 10/15/2007, 05:24 PM

I must say I agree. I take pride in my reef!

X_not_again_x · 10/15/2007, 05:26 PM

Those who don't take pride in a reef usually come out with problems!

sherm71tank · 10/15/2007, 05:44 PM

If I admit I'm obsessed does that mean I have a problem? Ahh.... It keeps me out of the bars doesn't it!

Wrench · 10/15/2007, 05:46 PM

I agree. Dedicated, not obsessed. Well put

reef2 · 10/15/2007, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sherm71tank
If I admit I'm obsessed does that mean I have a problem? Ahh.... It keeps me out of the bars doesn't it!

agreed. at least u have something to look at for all the money spent instead of feeling like crap the next day.

sabbath · 10/15/2007, 06:37 PM

I laugh! I think it is a lot of fun & rewarding. So what is the difference, They do not have to agree. I think they are crazy for not getting it.

crossi92 · 10/15/2007, 06:42 PM

Screw dedicated...I'm just plain obsessed!

REEF-n-Chicago · 10/15/2007, 06:51 PM

crossi92> AGREED!!!!

Nicholas89 · 10/15/2007, 07:15 PM

Eh, try going through high school being known as the Fish guy.

Ok, so maybe it wasn't annoying but every once in awhile someone would mention it. (Half the time with questions, haha)

reeferaddiction · 10/15/2007, 07:29 PM

obsessed and proud of it. this pic is of a 72 reef and a 125 fowlr in my bedroom, i think that makes me obsessed

Tpareefer · 10/15/2007, 10:34 PM

Denial....isn't just a river in Egypt. We all are obsesed. The sooner you can accept it, the sooner you can move on

If you stare into your tank for more than you stare at your girlfriend / wife....you might be a reefneck!

Tpareefer · 10/15/2007, 10:36 PM

reefer...is that your stereo in the middle of your 2 saltwater tanks?? Any issues yet??

ACBlinky · 10/15/2007, 11:01 PM

I wouldn't be offended if someone said I was obsessed, but I think there's definitely a line between dedication and obsessing over something, which I haven't crossed yet. I do care a great deal about what goes on inside my reefs, and I guess I spend significant amounts of time making sure the fish & corals are as happy as possible in my care - if that's obsession, then you can go right ahead and label me obsessed

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demonsp · 10/15/2007, 11:15 PM

If you would rather buy that 120.00 $ per poylp zoo before paying the rent then you maybe a red neck reefer.

If you see potentail in a rock that will take all weekend to remove and the wife misses out on dinner and a movie then you might be a red neck reefer.

LOL just enjoy and remember the is not a hobby that any unobsessed person can do well. GL

LukFox · 10/15/2007, 11:18 PM

Not at all because I am. I've gone through High School known as the Fish Girl, and I'm fine, haha.

edwing206 · 10/15/2007, 11:25 PM

^You're a girl? For some reason I always thought you were a dude. No offense.
I tell my parents it's better than buying weed.

demonsp · 10/15/2007, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by edwing206
^You're a girl? For some reason I always thought you were a dude. No offense.
I tell my parents it's better than buying weed.

In here she's a Salt Water enthusiast. And MB even a red neck reefer.

LukFox · 10/15/2007, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by edwing206
^You're a girl? For some reason I always thought you were a dude. No offense.
I tell my parents it's better than buying weed.

Most people on here think the same, I'm sure. For some reason people see "Luk" but their brain tells them "Luke". I don't really care

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rkcca · 10/16/2007, 01:38 AM

One of my coworkers today tried to nickname me Captin Coral because of my MSN avatar showing a Yuma.

uscharalph · 10/16/2007, 02:24 AM

Addict here. LOL!!!

mrme · 10/16/2007, 04:56 AM

hehe, Yeaa...
Im obsessed to.

whoopper · 10/16/2007, 10:50 AM

Completely obsessed!! And it will get worst!! List of priorities: 1- My tank 2- My fishes 3- My corals 4- My equipment 5- My dog.
Did I mention my boyfriend? Uppssssssss!!

saltwater4life1 · 10/16/2007, 11:06 AM

When most people see my tank there mouths drop open and say "IS THAT REAL". Never been told i am obsessed. In fact my parents (Aren't really into fish and stuff) Think it's great how i know so much about fish and corals.

10/15/2007, 05:21 PM	#1
AMIFL Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: FL Posts: 359	Just wondering, do you take offense when....... Do you take offense when people say that you are obesessed with your tank?

10/15/2007, 06:51 PM	#10
REEF-n-Chicago Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA (san pedro) Posts: 1,456	crossi92> AGREED!!!! __________________ Jordan My tank gets DRUNK every morning Current Tank Info: 150 Gallon w/ 100 gallon sump; 240 gallon

10/15/2007, 07:29 PM	#12
reeferaddiction Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: new port richey Posts: 593	obsessed and proud of it. this pic is of a 72 reef and a 125 fowlr in my bedroom, i think that makes me obsessed __________________ click red house to see my addiction Current Tank Info: 72bow reef/70g cube in works

10/15/2007, 11:01 PM	#15
ACBlinky Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Peterborough, ON, Canada Posts: 4,954 Blog Entries: 20	I wouldn't be offended if someone said I was obsessed, but I think there's definitely a line between dedication and obsessing over something, which I haven't crossed yet. I do care a great deal about what goes on inside my reefs, and I guess I spend significant amounts of time making sure the fish & corals are as happy as possible in my care - if that's obsession, then you can go right ahead and label me obsessed . __________________ "The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears, or the sea." - Isak Dinesen Current Tank Info: 150g mixed reef, 30g sump/refugium, LED lighting, 100lbs LR, coral beauty, flame angel, blue & yellow tangs, gobies, damsels, 6-line wrasse, lawnmower blenny, dottyback, clown pair, rabbitfish, shrimp, crabs, CUC.

10/15/2007, 11:25 PM	#18
edwing206 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Shoreline,Washington Posts: 4,518	^You're a girl? For some reason I always thought you were a dude. No offense. I tell my parents it's better than buying weed. __________________ The name's Luis. :) Current Tank Info: 50G cube

10/15/2007, 05:23 PM	#2
X_not_again_x Moved On Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 30	No, thats because I am Takes a lot of dedication to keep a SW tank.. And if people misconstrue that as obsession than let them.

10/15/2007, 05:24 PM	#3
AMIFL Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: FL Posts: 359	I must say I agree. I take pride in my reef!

10/15/2007, 05:26 PM	#4
X_not_again_x Moved On Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 30	Those who don't take pride in a reef usually come out with problems!

10/15/2007, 05:44 PM	#5
sherm71tank Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,670	If I admit I'm obsessed does that mean I have a problem? Ahh.... It keeps me out of the bars doesn't it!

10/15/2007, 05:46 PM	#6
Wrench Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,004	I agree. Dedicated, not obsessed. Well put

10/15/2007, 06:37 PM	#8
sabbath Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Twin City's Mn. Posts: 1,771	I laugh! I think it is a lot of fun & rewarding. So what is the difference, They do not have to agree. I think they are crazy for not getting it.

10/15/2007, 06:42 PM	#9
crossi92 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 559	Screw dedicated...I'm just plain obsessed!

10/15/2007, 07:15 PM	#11
Nicholas89 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 218	Eh, try going through high school being known as the Fish guy. Ok, so maybe it wasn't annoying but every once in awhile someone would mention it. (Half the time with questions, haha)

10/15/2007, 10:34 PM	#13
Tpareefer Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lake Worth, Fl Posts: 200	Denial....isn't just a river in Egypt. We all are obsesed. The sooner you can accept it, the sooner you can move on If you stare into your tank for more than you stare at your girlfriend / wife....you might be a reefneck!

10/15/2007, 10:36 PM	#14
Tpareefer Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lake Worth, Fl Posts: 200	reefer...is that your stereo in the middle of your 2 saltwater tanks?? Any issues yet??

10/15/2007, 11:15 PM	#16
demonsp Moved On Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: el paso tx Posts: 7,634	If you would rather buy that 120.00 $ per poylp zoo before paying the rent then you maybe a red neck reefer. If you see potentail in a rock that will take all weekend to remove and the wife misses out on dinner and a movie then you might be a red neck reefer. LOL just enjoy and remember the is not a hobby that any unobsessed person can do well. GL

10/15/2007, 11:18 PM	#17
LukFox Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 3,502	Not at all because I am. I've gone through High School known as the Fish Girl, and I'm fine, haha.

10/16/2007, 01:38 AM	#21
rkcca Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: OC, So Cal Posts: 236	One of my coworkers today tried to nickname me Captin Coral because of my MSN avatar showing a Yuma.

10/16/2007, 02:24 AM	#22
uscharalph Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,248	Addict here. LOL!!! __________________ Ralph Mendoza Jr. Long Beach, CA Current Tank Info: 80 Gallon Reef Tank

10/16/2007, 04:56 AM	#23
mrme Moved On Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: LA Posts: 465	hehe, Yeaa... Im obsessed to.

10/16/2007, 10:50 AM	#24
whoopper Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 111	Completely obsessed!! And it will get worst!! List of priorities: 1- My tank 2- My fishes 3- My corals 4- My equipment 5- My dog. Did I mention my boyfriend? Uppssssssss!! __________________ LINA

10/16/2007, 11:06 AM	#25
saltwater4life1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Dix, New Jersey Posts: 933	When most people see my tank there mouths drop open and say "IS THAT REAL". Never been told i am obsessed. In fact my parents (Aren't really into fish and stuff) Think it's great how i know so much about fish and corals. __________________ ~Nick Avatar is my 1969 Roadrunner, 512ci stroker in the works. 55gal Mixed reef but mostly sps :) 5.5gal Mantis shrimp reef tank Current Tank Info: 55gal mixed reef, Lights: 4x54w T5, Filter: Octopus BH2000 skimmer, Flow: Over 3,000gph