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Common Reef Keeping Mistakes The following is a list of common reef keeping mistakes that you should try to avoid. Educate yourself and enjoy your reef keeping experience. Click on the links to learn more. Not installing a GFCI before setting up the tank and stand. Not using RO water. Nearly all newcomers underestimate what it costs to have a reef tank. Stocking too fast. Taking advice from too many people, all at the same time. Buying fish and/or equipment on impulse. Not buying the right equipment the first time. Adding supplements rather than fixing the problem source. Stocking too soon, before the cycle has completed. Buying livestock without researching their needs. Over feeding. Underestimating water flow requirements. Impatience. Overloading the tank. Livestock incompatibility. Lack of proper tank maintenance. I’m sure there are more but these are the most common ones. Research and education will keep you from making these common mistakes. Exit Common Reef Keeping Mistakes and Return to Homepage |
Quick TipsAlways remember
Educate yourself and you won't make these mistakes. Bad things happen fast and take a long time to fix.  Reef Water
This has to be one of the biggest mistakes of all. Don't use tap water for your reef. Use purified water from an RO or RO/DI unit. Research is the key to successIt may seem boring but if your desire is to build a great looking reef tank, you must spend some quality time researching.Take it slow and you will succeed. Move too fast and you will run into trouble. | |
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