Why are you doing this

grand reef1 · 03/08/2009, 08:12 AM

I just need to know why some of you are doing this hobby.
Because Iv'e met some people who are just going along with the fact that it will make thier house more pleasent
And then Iv'e met some people who love ocean life and just need to look at them all day.
Or are you going to do experements on the critters you buy.

If you are number 1 or 3 you are just monsters on this planet, And if you all are woundfering I'm 2 because ive loved the oceans for my hole life.

MONSTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

otrlynn · 03/08/2009, 08:22 AM

I have loved the ocean all my life and love having a little piece of it to look at every day. I like learning new things, including how to keep all aspects of my little piece of the ocean thriving. I think most people on this forum feel similarly are serious about learning and keeping their tanks in good condition. I've never seen one post on here indicating that they keep tanks for the third reason you mentioned. Actually, the third suggestion is a bit offensive and you may get some negative comments about it...

Randy Holmes-Farley · 03/08/2009, 08:49 AM

IMO, this does not seem like a genuine request for info, but a basis for a rant about hobbyists. I'll simply reply that my reasons are not listed among your "choices".

kmf507 · 03/08/2009, 08:52 AM

This can't be a serious question...

dwd5813 · 03/08/2009, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Randy Holmes-Farley
IMO, this does not seem like a genuine request for info, but a basis for a rant about hobbyists. I'll simply reply that my reasons are not listed among your "choices".

+1

cveverly · 03/08/2009, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Randy Holmes-Farley
IMO, this does not seem like a genuine request for info, but a basis for a rant about hobbyists. I'll simply reply that my reasons are not listed among your "choices".

I agree.

jasonrp104 · 03/08/2009, 09:21 AM

For sushi

havoc519 · 03/08/2009, 09:22 AM

i enjoy watching my corals grow. The livestock is so much more colorfull and interesting.Some amazing inverts to see. Plus you never know what you are going to see come out of your live rock.

martinhal · 03/08/2009, 09:36 AM

+1 on the point that it is not a real question .....

My reson is also not on the list

Pulp Fishin · 03/08/2009, 09:43 AM

Wow, pretty harsh rant.
I'm sure that most of us get into this hobby just trying to do the right thing. Also I believe that if you love the ocean then you believe you are also making your house more apealing. If not to everybody, then just for yourself and your personal taste.

You really can't make a judjment about a fellow reefer if they say they want a tank that will look great and make their living space a little more exciting. They probbly tank the best care of their tank & fish because if you neglect your tank for long it just turns to crap.

So honestly I don't think you could set up a tank for love of the ocean and its inhabitants without kinda also wanting to making their place look nice. So if I'm a #2 guy I'm also a option #1 guy too.

As for option #3 you will rarly hear about a person whos hobby it is it to play games and torture their fish! If you do...wave the red flag and the tang poliece will get him!

Juruense · 03/08/2009, 09:50 AM

I want to make my house more pleasant and do experiments... Plus I love the taste of REALLY fresh sushi.

Rendos · 03/08/2009, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by grand reef1
I'm 2 because ive loved the oceans for my hole life.

If this is really the case...put the creatures back in the ocean...and go live there so you can live near their home.

alextheromanian · 03/08/2009, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by grand reef1
I just need to know why some of you are doing this hobby.
Because Iv'e met some people who are just going along with the fact that it will make thier house more pleasent
And then Iv'e met some people who love ocean life and just need to look at them all day.
Or are you going to do experements on the critters you buy.

If you are number 1 or 3 you are just monsters on this planet, And if you all are woundfering I'm 2 because ive loved the oceans for my hole life.

MONSTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

get off this forum.
theres no room for people like you on here.

run experiments on our own pets?
you sound like one of those sick people who likes to think they are better than everyone because they love animals....while inevitably thinking youre the only one out there.

tell you what. go in a dog forum and see if any of those people run experiments on their pets.

get a life. the people on here spend hard earned money totake these pets from a fish store that doesnt always treat them well and put them in a happy tank.

id seriously walk off a cliff if i were you.
the world would be a much happier and loving place without your presence or attitude.

CoRPS · 03/08/2009, 10:31 AM

Wow, this thread was crapped on pretty quickly.

To answer your question... I grew up on the water. During the winter I'd go fishing every weekend, and during the summer I would go fishing daily. It was just my thing... As I got older I kind of stopped fishing (Who the hell knows why, I still love it) and instead focused on creating my own ocean.

If I'm home, I'm either reading RC/N-R or staring at my tank.

Playa-1 · 03/08/2009, 10:50 AM

None of the above. I like to leave the lid off for random fresh home grown cat treats.

Misled · 03/08/2009, 10:56 AM

Chicks man, it's all about the chicks!!!!!

tspors · 03/08/2009, 11:11 AM

I have nothing else better to spend my money on.

Whys · 03/08/2009, 01:13 PM

My reasons include relaxation, an appreciation of unique life forms, an interest in learning more about them, and a desire to experiment with aquarium design.

I do NOT experiment with my tank inhabitants, as they refuse to follow instructions.

mmedeiros2 · 03/08/2009, 03:14 PM

grand reef1 - Wow did you ask for it. I have been reading on this forum for almost a year now and it seems to me that 99.999% of all the people that post here are very concerned for their fishes and animals well being. When most buy SW inhabitants, they feel that they are saving them.

mat167 · 03/08/2009, 04:04 PM

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I do NOT experiment with my tank inhabitants, as they refuse to follow instructions.

Love it. Laughed pretty hard for some reason.

Also the third choice involving "experimentation"... A lot of what can be technically considered experimentation has advanced the hobby to a significant extent. Everything had to be tried and tested at least once before it succeeded, so IMHO the third choice (all be it a case of semantics) isn't all that bad.

I don't plan on answering your question because I think the reason is irrelevant. As it's been stated, most people who use the site are trying to better their husbandry methods and improve their situation, so as long as we work with a common goal in mind our inspiration is a rather useless bit of information.

I don't think this thread was intended to cause such an uproar, I think it just used an unfortunate choice of words and tone. At least the author realizes what the site is about now (hopefully) and be a little more careful in their choice of posts in the future.

andrew jacoby · 03/08/2009, 04:20 PM

Pretty ignorant post in my opinion. None of the above.

fufu · 03/08/2009, 04:27 PM

Its A Hobby, I do it because I like it.

PRDubois · 03/08/2009, 04:31 PM

Just remember when most people do #2 they also do #1

Sounds like lots of people would like to #2 on you!

cubsFAN · 03/08/2009, 04:52 PM

huh...drugs? yeah, yep drugs. You ever seen the wave of a torch on weed? i mean come on guy.

drparker · 03/08/2009, 05:15 PM

Quote:

MONSTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Interesting! a little self reflection?

I took a look at your posts. Your first post on 2-20-09 says your saving for a 46gal and looking for advice.

Then only two days later on 2-22-09 when asking about anemones your tank is a year old 46 gal tank

????????

03/08/2009, 08:52 AM	#4
kmf507 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 669	This can't be a serious question... __________________ Ralph Wiggum: When I grow up, I want to be a principal, or a caterpillar. Current Tank Info: 90g display, 30g sump, 10g fuge

03/08/2009, 09:43 AM	#10
Pulp Fishin Were all mad here. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: London Ontario Canada Posts: 608	Wow, pretty harsh rant. I'm sure that most of us get into this hobby just trying to do the right thing. Also I believe that if you love the ocean then you believe you are also making your house more apealing. If not to everybody, then just for yourself and your personal taste. You really can't make a judjment about a fellow reefer if they say they want a tank that will look great and make their living space a little more exciting. They probbly tank the best care of their tank & fish because if you neglect your tank for long it just turns to crap. So honestly I don't think you could set up a tank for love of the ocean and its inhabitants without kinda also wanting to making their place look nice. So if I'm a #2 guy I'm also a option #1 guy too. As for option #3 you will rarly hear about a person whos hobby it is it to play games and torture their fish! If you do...wave the red flag and the tang poliece will get him! __________________ Reef Central Corner Club Aquarium Dumpster Diver Extraordinaire Money talks, mine says "Good-Bye" Current Tank Info: RIP:60g Pentagon Reef 100lbs LR 20g Sump Deltec Mce 600 Mag 750 250W Metal Halide & 2x39W T5's Phosban ReactorX2 5gal refugium 36xTO RIP:135G FOWLER /Agressive

03/08/2009, 10:56 AM	#16
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	Chicks man, it's all about the chicks!!!!! __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together.

03/08/2009, 11:11 AM	#17
tspors Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Appleton, WI. USA Posts: 774	I have nothing else better to spend my money on. __________________ Everything is Good with Moderation. Current Tank Info: 150 Gal Oceanic, 30g Sump, Gen-X PCX-150 2250 gph, Red Sea Clasic Turbo Skimmer, 18w Turbo Twist UV, Ocean Clear Filter w/live rock, Several Buckets,

03/08/2009, 03:14 PM	#19
mmedeiros2 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dartmouth, Ma. Posts: 452	grand reef1 - Wow did you ask for it. I have been reading on this forum for almost a year now and it seems to me that 99.999% of all the people that post here are very concerned for their fishes and animals well being. When most buy SW inhabitants, they feel that they are saving them. __________________ One must always be aware for the unexpected. Mike Current Tank Info: 75 gal. / Sump / Skimmer / 65 Lbs. LR / 2 Cleaner Shrimp / Firefish / Bangi Cardinal / Pearly Jawfish / 3 - Yellow Clown Gobies / Yellow Wrasse / Hermits

03/08/2009, 08:12 AM	#1
grand reef1 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 143	Why are you doing this I just need to know why some of you are doing this hobby. Because Iv'e met some people who are just going along with the fact that it will make thier house more pleasent And then Iv'e met some people who love ocean life and just need to look at them all day. Or are you going to do experements on the critters you buy. If you are number 1 or 3 you are just monsters on this planet, And if you all are woundfering I'm 2 because ive loved the oceans for my hole life. MONSTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

03/08/2009, 08:22 AM	#2
otrlynn Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chester County PA Posts: 1,508	I have loved the ocean all my life and love having a little piece of it to look at every day. I like learning new things, including how to keep all aspects of my little piece of the ocean thriving. I think most people on this forum feel similarly are serious about learning and keeping their tanks in good condition. I've never seen one post on here indicating that they keep tanks for the third reason you mentioned. Actually, the third suggestion is a bit offensive and you may get some negative comments about it... __________________ Lynn 1 horse, 1 dog, 2 cats, small pond with a few koi. The fish tank is gone.

03/08/2009, 08:49 AM	#3
Randy Holmes-Farley Reef Chemist Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Arlington, Massachusetts Posts: 86,233	IMO, this does not seem like a genuine request for info, but a basis for a rant about hobbyists. I'll simply reply that my reasons are not listed among your "choices". __________________ Randy Holmes-Farley Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef

03/08/2009, 09:21 AM	#7
jasonrp104 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: vt Posts: 1,113	For sushi

03/08/2009, 09:22 AM	#8
havoc519 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Birdsboro,Pa Posts: 52	i enjoy watching my corals grow. The livestock is so much more colorfull and interesting.Some amazing inverts to see. Plus you never know what you are going to see come out of your live rock.

03/08/2009, 09:36 AM	#9
martinhal Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 107	+1 on the point that it is not a real question ..... My reson is also not on the list

03/08/2009, 09:50 AM	#11
Juruense Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 1,138	I want to make my house more pleasant and do experiments... Plus I love the taste of REALLY fresh sushi.

03/08/2009, 10:31 AM	#14
CoRPS Big Time Reefer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: P-RINE Posts: 2,887	Wow, this thread was crapped on pretty quickly. To answer your question... I grew up on the water. During the winter I'd go fishing every weekend, and during the summer I would go fishing daily. It was just my thing... As I got older I kind of stopped fishing (Who the hell knows why, I still love it) and instead focused on creating my own ocean. If I'm home, I'm either reading RC/N-R or staring at my tank.

03/08/2009, 10:50 AM	#15
Playa-1 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 7,497	None of the above. I like to leave the lid off for random fresh home grown cat treats.

03/08/2009, 01:13 PM	#18
Whys Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,263	My reasons include relaxation, an appreciation of unique life forms, an interest in learning more about them, and a desire to experiment with aquarium design. I do NOT experiment with my tank inhabitants, as they refuse to follow instructions.

03/08/2009, 04:20 PM	#21
andrew jacoby Moved On Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 100	Pretty ignorant post in my opinion. None of the above.

03/08/2009, 04:27 PM	#22
fufu Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 432	Its A Hobby, I do it because I like it.

03/08/2009, 04:31 PM	#23
PRDubois Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chester, VA Posts: 3,626	Just remember when most people do #2 they also do #1 Sounds like lots of people would like to #2 on you! __________________ http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2534403 Current Tank Info: 225 gal Reef, 60 gal reef & 40b frag tank

03/08/2009, 04:52 PM	#24
cubsFAN Moved On Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Lake Tahoe Posts: 1,550	huh...drugs? yeah, yep drugs. You ever seen the wave of a torch on weed? i mean come on guy.