What do "normal folk" always have to say about your tank?

SoloChromis · 02/03/2016, 02:20 PM

"Is that [coral] real?!"

"so the *rock* is alive?"

"you have a Nemo!"

"why do you spend so much money on fish if they're just gonna die..?"

"Like in the movie!"

"you must LOVE that show Tanked!"

... What are some good one's you're constantly hit with?

yellowRubi · 02/03/2016, 02:23 PM

Reef Frog · 02/03/2016, 02:47 PM

"Is that a spider?" Pointing to a cleaner shrimp.

"Cool, a black pearl" Pointing to a bubble algae

"How come you don't have any bigger fish" when pointing to my Royal Gramma or Yellow Assesor in my 65 g tank.

"What are those?" Pointing to my corals.

"Did you have to drill a hole in the glass?" When they examine my Vortech MP40 pump.

Actually 2/3 of the folks who look at my tank aren't all that intersted beyond a quick glance. But others, especially those who kept a freshwater tank in their younger years and children, can be pretty enthusiastic.

matt1444 · 02/03/2016, 02:49 PM

They don't say a whole lot because they are so fascinated with my cleaning magnet

scooter31707 · 02/03/2016, 02:53 PM

see my frogspawn and say WOW you have a anemone and why are the light blue.

CoralBeauty13 · 02/03/2016, 03:01 PM

Is that Dori and Nemo
Doesn't the bigger fish eat the smaller fish (interesting point)
Isn't seaweed for Sushi
Why do you need two tanks (sump)
Everything is alive

After finding out the cost of most stuff the only other question I get is..."Why spend so much"

Member No. 1 · 02/03/2016, 03:17 PM

Can't answer, none of my family or friends are "normal"!

Tfrawley · 02/03/2016, 03:26 PM

Never read something more true

A1t2o · 02/03/2016, 03:26 PM

"You talk about your tank too much."

CStrickland · 02/03/2016, 03:30 PM

"You should get a Dory fish" (hipo tang)

Dkuhlmann · 02/03/2016, 03:32 PM

Are those corals real and are they actually alive?
Saltwater tanks are so hard to do

sticky polyps · 02/03/2016, 03:34 PM

It looks professional...

brob22 · 02/03/2016, 03:38 PM

"is it fresh or salt"

and some of these people graduated college lol

deleau · 02/03/2016, 04:09 PM

One of my techs (the tank is in the entryway of the office...everyone walks by it whenever then come or go), always says one of the following:

"You need a [shark/eel/lionfish]." (something to eat the other fish...he wants Thunderdome)

"The 8-bits are so cool." (reference to the cardinals thinking they move like an old 8-bit computer game graphic)

"Dude. Your glass is dirty." (trolling me whenever any amount of algae begins to grow on the glass between cleanings.)

My response to him whenever I bring in a new coral or fish is, "Sorry Darin, I just spent your bonus for this month."

Reef Frog · 02/03/2016, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Member No. 1

Can't answer, none of my family or friends are "normal"!

We may be related.......

sde1500 · 02/03/2016, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A1t2o

"You talk about your tank too much."

Sounds like my wife. Lol

Dmorty217 · 02/03/2016, 05:29 PM

The last guy that saw my tank said those are some cichlids! Ha my wife told me that's what the plumber said... Negative Goose

Bono · 02/03/2016, 05:36 PM

I got a "Oh Nemo" comment today.

CP aquatic · 02/03/2016, 05:48 PM

"What's that green wavy stuff?"
"hair algae"
"oh it's pretty"
"......"

"Oh look you have baby Dorys" (Yellow tale Damsels)

"You ever seen that show tanked?"

"I had some Oscars one time"

"They make black Nemos?"

SoloChromis · 02/03/2016, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CStrickland

"You should get a Dory fish" (hipo tang)

Ohhh yeah. Especially back when I had my 120g. Then I have to summarize why I don't find them worth the risk

SoloChromis · 02/03/2016, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reef Frog

"Is that a spider?" Pointing to a cleaner shrimp.

"Cool, a black pearl" Pointing to a bubble algae

"How come you don't have any bigger fish" when pointing to my Royal Gramma or Yellow Assesor in my 65 g tank.

"What are those?" Pointing to my corals.

"Did you have to drill a hole in the glass?" When they examine my Vortech MP40 pump.

Actually 2/3 of the folks who look at my tank aren't all that intersted beyond a quick glance. But others, especially those who kept a freshwater tank in their younger years and children, can be pretty enthusiastic.

+1,000,000 on #2. They always want the big clumsy clown trigger and permanently juvenile emperor angels bumping into each other

Reef Frog · 02/03/2016, 06:10 PM

I had an adorable little girl aged 4 or 5 ask if fish pooped. I said "sure, all animals have to poop."

She asked "How do you know when they're going to poopl?" I said "I don't."

Then she asked "Then how do you know when to take them out before they poop?"

I spared the tot a discussion on the nitrogen cycle however.

A.Astore · 02/03/2016, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a1t2o

"you talk about your tank too much."

+1

Tfrawley · 02/03/2016, 10:29 PM

"Why are you so obsessed with your tanks"

AshlynnsDad · 02/03/2016, 11:19 PM

My wife is a normal. She likes to say, "If you get another tank I'm going to divorce you." 3 in the house and a baby (nano) on the way.

02/03/2016, 02:20 PM	#1
SoloChromis Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 787	What do "normal folk" always have to say about your tank? "Is that [coral] real?!" "so the rock is alive?" "you have a Nemo!" "why do you spend so much money on fish if they're just gonna die..?" "Like in the movie!" "you must LOVE that show Tanked!" ... What are some good one's you're constantly hit with? __________________ 60g Macro Algae & Gorgonian Dominated Reef Cube & 20g (Peacock) Mantis Tank Current Tank Info: 60g Caribbean-esque Reef (2'x2'x2'), 10g Quarantine

02/03/2016, 03:17 PM	#7
Member No. 1 Ver. 2.1 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rehoboth, MA Posts: 1,803	Can't answer, none of my family or friends are "normal"! __________________ Pete "I never make mistakes... I thought I did once, but I was wrong" Current Tank Info: In the process - http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2661614

02/03/2016, 03:30 PM	#10
CStrickland Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New England, U.S. Posts: 4,595	"You should get a Dory fish" (hipo tang) __________________ If you're havin tank problems I feel bad for you, son. I got 99 problems but a fish ain't one Current Tank Info: 3/2016 upgrade to 120g. Chalk bass, melanurus, firefish, starry blenny, canary blenny, lyretail anthias, engineer gobys, kole tang. Softies / LPS / NPS. <3 noob4life <3

02/03/2016, 03:32 PM	#11
Dkuhlmann Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 8,823	Are those corals real and are they actually alive? Saltwater tanks are so hard to do __________________ Previous tanks: 200 gal fowlr 9" Emperor Angel and many different butterfly fish 4" maroon clown and several other fish, 50 gal sump, 40 gal mixed reef/fish mostly softies and LPS. Current Tank Info: 40b 750 gph 45 lbs lr, 2"-3" sand, 165w full spectrum dimable LED, 20 gal sump/refugium 30 lbs lr, Bak Pak 2 skimmer, 4" sock temp 79-80, sg 1.026, NH3 0, NO2 0, NO3 <10, ph 8.2, calc 400, mag 1300

02/03/2016, 04:09 PM	#14
deleau Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 367	One of my techs (the tank is in the entryway of the office...everyone walks by it whenever then come or go), always says one of the following: "You need a [shark/eel/lionfish]." (something to eat the other fish...he wants Thunderdome) "The 8-bits are so cool." (reference to the cardinals thinking they move like an old 8-bit computer game graphic) "Dude. Your glass is dirty." (trolling me whenever any amount of algae begins to grow on the glass between cleanings.) My response to him whenever I bring in a new coral or fish is, "Sorry Darin, I just spent your bonus for this month." __________________ "The plural of anecdote is not data." Current Tank Info: 258g (72.5x30x27.5), 4x Radion Gen3 Pro, 2x Hamilton Aruba Sun V Series (4x Blue Plus 80W), 2x Vortech MP40WQD, Apex Gold + WXM, Dreambox 5d, Bubble King Supermarin 200, Red Dragon 3 150W, Tunze 3155, Finnex Ti 800W

02/03/2016, 02:23 PM	#2
yellowRubi Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Streamwood,IL Posts: 677	__________________ 48x36x20h tank & 40x20x16h Sump - NanoSeaCreations 2x MP40 Quiet Drives, SKIMZ SM161 , Water Blaster HY-7000 Return ATI T5/LED 48"Powermodule, Apex with all the goodies,2 BRS Reactors

02/03/2016, 02:47 PM	#3
Reef Frog Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,121	"Is that a spider?" Pointing to a cleaner shrimp. "Cool, a black pearl" Pointing to a bubble algae "How come you don't have any bigger fish" when pointing to my Royal Gramma or Yellow Assesor in my 65 g tank. "What are those?" Pointing to my corals. "Did you have to drill a hole in the glass?" When they examine my Vortech MP40 pump. Actually 2/3 of the folks who look at my tank aren't all that intersted beyond a quick glance. But others, especially those who kept a freshwater tank in their younger years and children, can be pretty enthusiastic.

02/03/2016, 02:49 PM	#4
matt1444 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: kansas city MO Posts: 37	They don't say a whole lot because they are so fascinated with my cleaning magnet

02/03/2016, 02:53 PM	#5
scooter31707 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 4,971	see my frogspawn and say WOW you have a anemone and why are the light blue.

02/03/2016, 03:01 PM	#6
CoralBeauty13 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 597	Is that Dori and Nemo Doesn't the bigger fish eat the smaller fish (interesting point) Isn't seaweed for Sushi Why do you need two tanks (sump) Everything is alive After finding out the cost of most stuff the only other question I get is..."Why spend so much"

02/03/2016, 03:26 PM	#8
Tfrawley Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: New York Posts: 93	Never read something more true

02/03/2016, 03:26 PM	#9
A1t2o Moved On Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mankato, MN Posts: 382	"You talk about your tank too much."

02/03/2016, 03:34 PM	#12
sticky polyps Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Sarasota FL Posts: 195	It looks professional...

02/03/2016, 03:38 PM	#13
brob22 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,114	"is it fresh or salt" and some of these people graduated college lol

02/03/2016, 05:29 PM	#17
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	The last guy that saw my tank said those are some cichlids! Ha my wife told me that's what the plumber said... Negative Goose __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

02/03/2016, 05:36 PM	#18
Bono Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Lakewood Ranch Fl. Posts: 872	I got a "Oh Nemo" comment today. __________________ Living it up in Florida Current Tank Info: 210 gal, 300lbs LR, Aquamaxx Skimmer, 3x Reefbreeders LED's & T5's.

02/03/2016, 05:48 PM	#19
CP aquatic Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 67	"What's that green wavy stuff?" "hair algae" "oh it's pretty" "......" "Oh look you have baby Dorys" (Yellow tale Damsels) "You ever seen that show tanked?" "I had some Oscars one time" "They make black Nemos?"

02/03/2016, 06:10 PM	#22
Reef Frog Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,121	I had an adorable little girl aged 4 or 5 ask if fish pooped. I said "sure, all animals have to poop." She asked "How do you know when they're going to poopl?" I said "I don't." Then she asked "Then how do you know when to take them out before they poop?" I spared the tot a discussion on the nitrogen cycle however.

02/03/2016, 10:29 PM	#24
Tfrawley Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: New York Posts: 93	"Why are you so obsessed with your tanks"

02/03/2016, 11:19 PM	#25
AshlynnsDad Registered Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 20	My wife is a normal. She likes to say, "If you get another tank I'm going to divorce you." 3 in the house and a baby (nano) on the way.