What is most stressed in this hobby (more than anything
IMO) is to take your time, and spend as much time as possible doing research before starting a tank, this sint like a play things by ear type of hobby. so you cant experiment with things and when that doesnt work, try something different. by the time stuff stops working, its too late and all your fish are dead.
So all in all, the best thing you can do for yourself is research before starting, i recommend listening to most (if not all) the podcasts, and then if you have any questions, look for the answers, and/or feel free to ask the question.
In truth, i dont really know where this decils advocate stuff is coming from, but i think its needed for all the newbies.
but yess, research research research
HTH
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Josh Small Frys 120 Fish- 2 Percula Clowns, Hippo Tang, Black fin Shrimp Goby
Coral- Green and Pink Frogspawn, Colt Coral, Zoanthids, Fungia coral x2
Clams- 1-4.5" Crocea Clam, 1-6" Maxima Teardrop
Cleaning Crew- 20 snails, 6 monster blue legged hermits
more to come i hope