A case of the avoids

[florida joe]

We are always telling new hobbyists the things to do, how about adding to this list of things to avoid.
Avoid overcompensating
Avoid adding to may fish to soon
Avoid skipping quarantine
Avoid neglecting water testing
Avoid over cleaning
Avoid under cleaning
Avoid skipping research
Avoid generic equipment selection (purchase equipment that satisfies your specific needs)
Avoid improper nutrition
Avoid improper use of bottle remedies

 

[forcrz6]

I agree with you on all but the generic equipment.
Some generic equipment can be modded out and work 20% better then the high end equipment. But that is just me.

 

[spanko]

Avoid impulse buys.

 

[florida joe]

Originally Posted by forcrz6
http:///forum/post/2943279
I agree with you on all but the generic equipment.
Some generic equipment can be modded out and work 20% better then the high end equipment. But that is just me.
In most cases IMO modded out equipment will not come up to the standard of the specific equipment intended for our individual tanks (customized filtration, lighting water movement and aeration est.)But I also agree that the more seasoned hobbyist can modify equipment to reach a higher state of efficiently

 

[florida joe]

Im most cases IMO modded out equipment will not come up to the standard of the specific equipment intended for our individual tanks (customized filtration, lighting water movement and aeration est.)
But I also agree that the more seasoned hobbyist can modify equipment to reach a higher state of efficiently

 

[truehle]

Originally Posted by florida joe
http:///forum/post/2943274
We are always telling new hobbyists the things to do, how about adding to this list of things to avoid.
Avoid overcompensating
Avoid adding to may fish to soon
Avoid skipping quarantine
Avoid neglecting water testing
Avoid over cleaning
Avoid under cleaning
Avoid skipping research
Avoid generic equipment selection (purchase equipment that satisfies your specific needs)
Avoid improper nutrition
Avoid improper use of bottle remedies
Good to know I read the same magazines as you do.

 

[spanko]

Originally Posted by truehle
http:///forum/post/2943407
Good to know I read the same magazines as you do.

Hmmm.....dost thou charge plagiarism here sir?

 

[florida joe]

Originally Posted by spanko
http:///forum/post/2943409
Hmmm.....dost thou charge plagiarism here sir?

The ends do justify the means and in this hobby it’s all about education

 

[truehle]

Originally Posted by spanko
http:///forum/post/2943409
Hmmm.....dost thou charge plagiarism here sir?

Ha! Never. Florida joe IS the ultimate resource.

 

[jrod4u]

I do have to agree with most of those rules, however I have yet to quarantine anything and have yet to have any problems. Beginners luck possibly LOL

 

[florida joe]

Originally Posted by jrod4u
http:///forum/post/2943456
I do have to agree with most of those rules, however I have yet to quarantine anything and have yet to have any problems. Beginners luck possibly LOL
My friend as they say in Las Vegas sooner or later the house always wins. And in this case disease is the house

 

[snakeblitz33]

Avoid embarassment by learning correct pronunciation
Avoid greed by setting a budget
Avoid pride by realizing there is always more to learn.
Avoid anger by knowing there is something else that can be done to help.
Avoid sloth by being diligent in your aquarium maintenance and upkeep.
Avoid envy by realizing that you too can have a beautiful tank.
Avoid obsession by realizing there are other hobbies and friends and family to talk to as well.

 

[shyfish]

The Magazine Copied Florida Joe!!! Wow

 

[spanko]

Originally Posted by Shyfish
http:///forum/post/2943525
The Magazine Copied Florida Joe!!! Wow
Ha! Often copied but never duplicated!

 

[forcrz6]

Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33
http:///forum/post/2943514
Avoid embarassment by learning correct pronunciation
Avoid greed by setting a budget
Avoid pride by realizing there is always more to learn.
Avoid anger by knowing there is something else that can be done to help.
Avoid sloth by being diligent in your aquarium maintenance and upkeep.
Avoid envy by realizing that you too can have a beautiful tank.
Avoid obsession by realizing there are other hobbies and friends and family to talk to as well.

You forgot
GIGITTY GIGITTY GIGITTY GIGITTY GIGITTY GOOOOO

 

[truehle]

Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33
http:///forum/post/2943514
Avoid obsession by realizing there are other hobbies and friends and family to talk to as well.

Crap! Seriously?

 

[locoyo386]

Avoid Autonomous Reactions

 

[veni vidi vici]

Avoid sharing to much of your enthusiasm with non-Aquarium people or you may find yourself shipped off to a asylum for the insane.

 

[frogdog]

Originally Posted by spanko
http:///forum/post/2943282
Avoid impulse buys.

+1

 

[florida joe]

Avoid things you should avoid I learned that from either Henry or Yogi