Wrong information

[florida joe]

Ok I must say I am not a very big supporter of the threads that ask every members opinion. I do think in this case it may be benefical to new hobbyists. My question to the members is this.
What do you think is the most inaccuate information new hobbyists are reading on the boards?

 

[renogaw]

that clowns are damsels.

 

[usirchchris]

Originally Posted by florida joe
http:///forum/post/2933663
What do you think is the most inaccurate information new hobbyists are getting on the boards?
That there are absolute right and wrong answers.

 

[florida joe]

Well judging from the first two posts we are off to a good start

 

[lil.guppy]

I think there are certain things that people need to figure out what works best for them because many people might do it all different.

 

[meowzer]

That mushrooms need music, flowers and wine to multiply...LOL

 

[howardj]

clownfish and damsels belong to the same kind of group 'anemone fish', but I agree, NOT the same fish

Do NOT cycle a tank with a Damsel, or any fish for that matter..

 

[florida joe]

Originally Posted by lil.guppy
http:///forum/post/2933680
I think there are certain things that people need to figure out what works best for them because many people might do it all different.

With all do respect I think you missed the point. I feel that there may be information given out that is definitely wrong. If you have encountered that info I think members should be aware of this misinformation

 

[florida joe]

Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/2933683
That mushrooms need music, flowers and wine to multiply...LOL
You my friend go to the head of the class for at least reading my posts

 

[snakeblitz33]

Wow, very good question.
Personally, I think the main bulk of it is not understanding the nitrogen cycles and how they work. I also think that one of the main misconceptions in this hobby is reef chemistry and husbandry.
Inaccurate information:
1. That seaclone 100's are great skimmers.
2. Cleaner wrasses can survive in aquariums long term
3. That bamboo sharks can live in a 75g tank (nissan)
4. That sand sifting starfish will not starve to death after eating all the microfauna in the sandbed.
5. That trace elements need to be dosed in reef systems.
6. That play sand is a good option for a sandbed.
7. That Nemo and Dori are their actual names
8. That you absolutely have to have live sand, and not just aragonite
There are more... many many more

 

[nigerbang]

Originally Posted by florida joe
http:///forum/post/2933663
Ok I must say I am not a very big supporter of the threads that ask every members opinion. I do think in this case it may be benefical to new hobbyists. My question to the members is this.
What do you think is the most inaccuate information new hobbyists are reading on the boards?
I think the most inaccurate information is that I am crazy and that you are not!!

 

[florida joe]

Originally Posted by NigerBang
http:///forum/post/2933714
I think the most inaccurate information is that I am crazy and that you are not!!
My old friend perhaps I am crazy like a fox. Perhaps this thread was just a ploy to draw you out of the parallel universe you inhabited and once again give you the opportunity to share with us the wisdom of the universe. Yea right I think a better explanation is I AM just crazy

 

[nigerbang]

Originally Posted by florida joe
http:///forum/post/2933735
My old friend perhaps I am crazy like a fox. Perhaps this thread was just a ploy to draw you out of the parallel universe you inhabited and once again give you the opportunity to share with us the wisdom of the universe. Yea right I think a better explanation is I AM just crazy
LOL...
For real though I would have to say.. Pretty much anything that has to do with Chemicals working for Ick or Red Slime

 

[nw2salt08]

Larger fish are ok to stay in a smaller tank because they only grow to their environment so it's no big deal. This one drives me nuts!!!

 

[reifermadness]

I can't say that there's really "bad" information that they're getting because usually there's someone on here that will jump in and correct, give another view or flat out prove that something is wrong that's posted. I agree with one of the posts, "That there are absolute right and wrong answers."
That all being said... I've seen some "Did I just read that correctly?" moments by new people in their first couple of posts. Normally it starts with, "Hey everyone. I just got my 20g set up tonight but my Hippo Tang, Queen Angel and Clown fish are breathing heavy. Is this normal?"
If anything I'm relieved they're here because it means that they were excited enough after buying their tank to go lurking and talking to other members that can give them the other side of what *****. told them and read 4-100 different views of a situation.
Sorry, I have to go -- my Emperor Angel and Panther Grouper are fighting in my nano tank.

 

[chaoticdamsel]

Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33
http:///forum/post/2933707
7. That Nemo and Dori are their actual names
I just put an ocellaris clownfish in my tank and my husband laughed at me when I said I was going to make a little sign for above the tank that said "My name is NOT Nemo."

Oh, and Joe... I keep meaning to tell you that I LOVE your avatar. That turtle cracks me up.

 

[usirchchris]

Originally Posted by ChaoticDamsel
http:///forum/post/2933830
Oh, and Joe... I keep meaning to tell you that I LOVE your avatar. That turtle cracks me up.

I much prefer the old vampire avatar Joe had. Very original it was.

 

[coral keeper]

2 Triggers in a 75 gallon tank.

 

[pumper]

Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/2933683
That mushrooms need music, flowers and wine to multiply...LOL
I think I was the one to say this. It was meant to be a silly joke.

 

[pumper]

Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33
http:///forum/post/2933707
Wow, very good question.
Personally, I think the main bulk of it is not understanding the nitrogen cycles and how they work. I also think that one of the main misconceptions in this hobby is reef chemistry and husbandry.
Inaccurate information:
1. That seaclone 100's are great skimmers.
2. Cleaner wrasses can survive in aquariums long term
3. That bamboo sharks can live in a 75g tank (nissan)
4. That sand sifting starfish will not starve to death after eating all the microfauna in the sandbed.
5. That trace elements need to be dosed in reef systems.
6. That play sand is a good option for a sandbed.
7. That Nemo and Dori are their actual names
8. That you absolutely have to have live sand, and not just aragonite
There are more... many many more

Seaclone! OMG. It's hard to believe they are even listed as a skimmer. I cut mine apart to use the acrylic on my diy skimmer. They are good to harvest the acrylic and maxijet pump from.