Any fishkeepers here? Saltwater or freshwater

[The Bunk]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Harder to start. More costly to do well.

Easier to maintain.

If you do your homework first, even the startup isn't that difficult. It just requires about an hour worth of research on the nitrogen cycle and some patience. The rest of it comes from either a knowledgeable local fishstore owner (will steer you right) and some personal preference.

It's not that hard at all once you get going.

It's not my fault you suck at it...

I don't know what you think... but getting a new tank started is a lot of fun for me. Live rock is outrageously expensive, so I always start with dry rock, then seed it from a piece or two of live. I like the idea of starting from scratch and doing it all myself though. It generally takes me anywhere from 6-8 weeks from the time I bring the tank into my house until I put the first fish in. But like I said, I think the process itself is a ton of fun.