Considering this is my second day on this board I am going to look at topics that start like that. I am a complete newbie to the salt water hobby, but not new to keep animals I love. I looked at so of the last post and this is what I find:
First rule of fish keeping - Read, Read, Read, Read and then read again. This was no 'Newbe' error.
Sometimes people need to have it told to them how stupid there mistakes are. Think how people would react if everyone went "oh well, these things happen, don't let it get you down, try again tomorrow, never mind about the little fishy"
NOOOOO they need to feel the heat of the torch of correction. NOOOO YOU SHALL NOT LEAD THESE ANIMALS TO THEIR DEATH, THERE ARE LIFE'S AT STAKE HERE!
and you know what I totally agree. I would rather spend $1000 on books before $200 in fish for trial and error. But there is only SO MUCH you can get from a book. I want to talk to as many people as I can and not get flamed. That is why I am on these forums. I have bought over $170 in books and reading them now, but if I ask a question then I need help. I know better than to always believe the LFS, because most people on these boards know more than they ever will.
However, I also read that any post from 2 people are going to be closed. Why? That I do don't understand.
thank you
Ben