What's your one favorite thing about the hobby?

[aurora.k]

My favorite thing is the coral, they are just so beautiful and to me, the closer you look the better they are. (Also snuck in a nem pic)

 

[TankCandy]

I like the challenge, the opportunity for continuous learning and the many different ways to be successful.

Exactly this!! Once I feel like I know what I am doing, BAM all new info come out. LED's, algae scrubbers, new style skimmers and even high nutrient tanks were not around as much 6 years ago.

 

[Tacticool-Reefer]

My favorite thing is the coral, they are just so beautiful and to me, the closer you look the better they are. (Also snuck in a nem pic)

Show-off!
LOL
Dang that's nice!

 

[sfin52]

Watching the tank grow and the people. I have a group I can share with

 

[atoll]

Seeing my fish pair, spawn and how they interact with others in my aquarium quite naturally.

 

[OutsideBrian]

I like the research and building process for a new tank build. Then the scaping and growing of corals.

 

[G Santana]

Keeping, sustaining and hopefully growing a biodiversity only seen in nature!!!

 

[ZoWhat]

Spending the money my wife would spend on herself after I die...on a hobby I enjoy right now

 

[FMF0331]

still waiting on a few other stuff before i get this tank cranking

 

[Tacticool-Reefer]

still waiting on a few other stuff before i get this tank cranking

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dang that looks nice

 

[ReefSakes]

Planning and building the system is fun to me and of course the fish and corals

 

[Tacticool-Reefer]

Planning and building the system is fun to me and of course the fish and corals

...personally I like the "build-out" more then the maintenance part of it but, it's all fun!

 

[ReefSakes]

...personally I like the "build-out" more then the maintenance part of it but, it's all fun!

Yeah haha that's why I say the planning part is fun because you can plan your gear and layout to minimize maintenance. Plus you don't half butt a build. A properly built system is much more enjoyable then a rushed built system. Too bad we can't get away with maintenance all together lol.

 

[ReefBeta]

My favorite part is enjoying a sustained ecosystem, having everything lives in hamorny and create a beautiful scene. It's a piece of living art. It's more interesting than any other arts because it continues to evolve.

 

[jvegazo]

I'll admit I've lurked in this forum for quite some time. In that time, I've peered into quite a few threads, some, extravagant beyond belief! One thing I like the most about this hobby is the imagery, both fish and corals, and everyone's eagerness to share those beautiful images.

...so like the title reads, What's your one favorite thing about the hobby?

PIC's are ok with me, post-hem if ya got-hem!

What I love about the hobby more than anything is the feeling it gives me. The beauty of the fish and coral are obvious but there’s definitely more to it. I’m super new to the hobby but I’ve never felt so eager and interested in something. Well except my Fiancée but that’s besides the point. Jk guys relax! Lol... Anyhow that feeling and sense of touch it gives me with nature stimulates me. For myself the ocean symbolizes this vast body of treasure, mystery, and adventure and to have a piece of that at home I think helps me tap into a better part of myself. Staring into a reef aquarium takes me to a better place, well def not mines yet since I’m still cycling but it will be very soon! Lol... And that’s the end of my sentimental mumbo jumbo!

 

[Clownfish_Boy]

I just love the beautifully colored and interesting fishes.... So much prettier than FW fishes ! I had dreamed of having a clownfish in an aquarium ever since seeing some in a Jacques Cousteau film during my early childhood (1960s).
The Javanese (Blue Velvet Neon) Damsel is such a pretty fish for a really small price.....

 

[Tmtdvm]

I enjoy the chemistry and challenge of a reef tank. I strive to learn something new everyday at work. I feel like this hobby has been my most challenging yet. It keeps me involved so I don’t get bored. I also like a mini ecosystem that I can enjoy daily with the beautiful corals and fish.

 

[Tacticool-Reefer]

I enjoy the chemistry and challenge of a reef tank. I strive to learn something new everyday at work. I feel like this hobby has been my most challenging yet. It keeps me involved so I don’t get bored. I also like a mini ecosystem that I can enjoy daily with the beautiful corals and fish.

Well said!

 

[1ocean]

Being able to relax with some Kentucky Bourbon while watching the tank and all the cool people I have met in R2R forums. !!!!!

 

[Kfactor]

The build seeing what you make come to life