Re: Should I cross over???
That is the post of someone who has already made up their mind. Stop feeling guilty and just do it.
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Do it. My wife has one and we really enjoy it, lots going on in there. Amazing colors on some fish and corals.
If you get a small one with built in skimmer, just add live sand, live rock and watch what grows, really simple to operate. It's crazy what kind of critters develop, really cool little ecosystem in a glass cube.
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Mattgoanna
That is the post of someone who has already made up their mind. Stop feeling guilty and just do it.
I am really still on the fence but you are right on the guilty part Matt! I think the next post will push me over...going in for a closer look...
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Swedgin
Do it. My wife has one and we really enjoy it, lots going on in there. Amazing colors on some fish and corals.
If you get a small one with built in skimmer, just add live sand, live rock and watch what grows, really simple to operate. It's crazy what kind of critters develop, really cool little ecosystem in a glass cube.
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Oh my! Yes. That is exactly what I was thinking. What is the name of that green bubble guy? That is really cool. What brand tank did you start with? Gorgeous. Pretty sure you have just pushed me over the fence I was balanced on.
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Will you be leaving discus for marine or doing both?
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Do both! Honestly, SW has given me far more enjoyment than FW ever did, I like both but I could sit and watch or explore a SW tank for hours. FW there is only so much going on. SW is like an alien planet when you start inspecting rocks and crevices and watching so much creature interaction. I don't find it terribly expensive to maintain, the initial setup is the largest part. This tank has been going for at least 3 years now. It's stony not soft but I love it! Still trying to figure out how I can afford an upgrade to a larger system, to many expenses right now.
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I went from SW to FW (and discus) and the discus are more work :). I miss my SW tank http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showth...cus-I-Had-This.
Pat
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I had one for years, they're fun. Can be expensive depending on the coral you buy.
They are a lot of work as well. Water changes are less but it's always something. I was always terrified to leave for vacation lol
Pat, you really think Discus are more work? I found my reef tank to be constant testing, dosing etc etc.
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Will you be leaving discus for marine or doing both?
I will keep discus as long as I possibly can. I can't imagine ever losing my passion for these guys. The marine is just something new to learn and try. I like the idea of the small tank. I think I just need a new project.
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Wow! That is a gorgeous one too. I really get what you mean by an "alien planet". Walking around the reef shop is surreal. The shapes and colors are amazing. Thank you so much for posting. How many gallons is yours?
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I will keep discus as long as I possibly can. I can't imagine ever losing my passion for these guys. The marine is just something new to learn and try. I like the idea of the small tank. I think I just need a new project.
Totally here ya there! New projects are always fun. I plan to foray back into this shortly, myself. I had a little 8 gallon all in one nano going but that has been a few years. I spend way too much time on youtube watching and researching reef tanks...
Like anything else, discus included, there seems to be a multitude of variations. I've seen some really simple and easy to maintain set-ups that make it all seem easy and possible. The initial start up seems to be like the real task, once you are going, it sort of runs itself.
That being said, as you can see here, some do a glass box and a sponge filter and some do big crazy biotopes and huge sumps and what-not. Make it what works for you and what will bring you pleasure.
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That is a gorgeous tank too Pat. You should get it up and running again! You can do both- I am sure of it.;)
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I had one for years, they're fun. Can be expensive depending on the coral you buy.
They are a lot of work as well. Water changes are less but it's always something. I was always terrified to leave for vacation lol
Pat, you really think Discus are more work? I found my reef tank to be constant testing, dosing etc etc.
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That is a gorgeous one too Casey. I have a lot to learn. It all looks pretty intimidating. I am in no hurry. I am going to do what I did before my discus and read, read, read. I actually need to take more time to learn because I bought a lot of stuff I didn't need. I will be spending enough on the things I really do so patience will be a virtue here.
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Totally here ya there! New projects are always fun. I plan to foray back into this shortly, myself. I had a little 8 gallon all in one nano going but that has been a few years. I spend way too much time on youtube watching and researching reef tanks...
Like anything else, discus included, there seems to be a multitude of variations. I've seen some really simple and easy to maintain set-ups that make it all seem easy and possible. The initial start up seems to be like the real task, once you are going, it sort of runs itself.
That being said, as you can see here, some do a glass box and a sponge filter and some do big crazy biotopes and huge sumps and what-not. Make it what works for you and what will bring you pleasure.
Yes. I am thinking no larger than a 32 gallon bio cube. Need simple as possible. Small and contained was the only way I could convince the husband. He already thinks I am nuts with the discus.
Make sure to post here when you get back in. Would love to see what you end up with.