mari.harutunian November 17, 2016 Share November 17, 2016 Im a College Student and new to the hobby. I'm looking for someone I can learn from and communicate with often that has experience and doesn't mind the many dumb questions I am bound to ask. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami November 17, 2016 Share November 17, 2016 Mari, may I suggest that you use the entire community as your "mentor" in the hobby? Asking questions in this format benefits others who may have the same questions later on. Taking things private only benefits you and the one you're communicating with. By opening up the conversation to others, not only will others benefit, but you'll learn that there are often many different perspectives to even simple questions. And, it's a bit cliche, but there really aren't any dumb questions. Please... ask away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul b November 17, 2016 Share November 17, 2016 Tom, I want you to be my Mentor. When can I move in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReefAddict November 17, 2016 Share November 17, 2016 +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami November 17, 2016 Share November 17, 2016 Tom, I want you to be my Mentor. When can I move in? Hey, you're the one with the boat and the life-of-leisure. I should be coming up that way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mari.harutunian November 17, 2016 Author Share November 17, 2016 Mari, may I suggest that you use the entire community as your "mentor" in the hobby? Asking questions in this format benefits others who may have the same questions later on. Taking things private only benefits you and the one you're communicating with. By opening up the conversation to others, not only will others benefit, but you'll learn that there are often many different perspectives to even simple questions. And, it's a bit cliche, but there really aren't any dumb questions. Please... ask away. Up until now that's what I have been doing. There are usually conflicting answers and when it's one person one on one answers tend to be more detailed and helpful- especially if they're in real time. I would probably still pose questions to the community though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul b November 17, 2016 Share November 17, 2016 Oh yeah, I forgot about that Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM November 17, 2016 Share November 17, 2016 Are you closer to 270 or 95 in MD? Closer to 495 or Frederick? There are a bunch of us around MD, but most of the club seems to be in VA. Of the Maryland ones I think a lot live near Silver Spring. We've lost a couple of Germantown or Gaithersburg reefers lately, but I'm in Gaithersburg and like giving advice more than taking it. 8) You could drop by to see my arrangement and what has worked for me and pick up some frags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blank November 17, 2016 Share November 17, 2016 oo Are you keeping a dorm tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ford November 17, 2016 Share November 17, 2016 Up until now that's what I have been doing. There are usually conflicting answers and when it's one person one on one answers tend to be more detailed and helpful- especially if they're in real time. I would probably still pose questions to the community though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk What I like about this hobby is that I everyone has what works for them. There is a lot of opinions among some of the most successful reefers that conflict with each other and yet they all manage to succeed. If you limit yourself to one opinion than that's all you will learn. In alot of cases your tank will stabilize to your habits and routine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mari.harutunian November 17, 2016 Author Share November 17, 2016 Are you closer to 270 or 95 in MD? Closer to 495 or Frederick? There are a bunch of us around MD, but most of the club seems to be in VA. Of the Maryland ones I think a lot live near Silver Spring. We've lost a couple of Germantown or Gaithersburg reefers lately, but I'm in Gaithersburg and like giving advice more than taking it. 8) You could drop by to see my arrangement and what has worked for me and pick up some frags.I'm closer to 95 i think. I don't drive enough to really know better. I'm in Howard county. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mari.harutunian November 17, 2016 Author Share November 17, 2016 What I like about this hobby is that I everyone has what works for them. There is a lot of opinions among some of the most successful reefers that conflict with each other and yet they all manage to succeed. If you limit yourself to one opinion than that's all you will learn. In alot of cases your tank will stabilize to your habits and routine. That's true. I'll still pose questions to everyone. But I really like real time responses and this format is a little slow. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mari.harutunian November 17, 2016 Author Share November 17, 2016 oo Are you keeping a dorm tank?Nope! I have a 36 gallon and I live with my parents and commute to school. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blank November 17, 2016 Share November 17, 2016 Nope! I have a 36 gallon and I live with my parents and commute to school. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk :D Same but I have a 40b. Fun stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeferindc November 17, 2016 Share November 17, 2016 Wait the club offers mentors? I want one!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mari.harutunian November 18, 2016 Author Share November 18, 2016 :D Same but I have a 40b. Fun stuffWhat school do you go to if you don't mind me asking? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blank November 18, 2016 Share November 18, 2016 What school do you go to if you don't mind me asking? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk George Mason Uni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mari.harutunian November 18, 2016 Author Share November 18, 2016 George Mason UniTwo of my friends go there! I go to umbc Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blank November 18, 2016 Share November 18, 2016 Two of my friends go there! I go to umbc Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk :D not sure if I know anyone that goes to umbc but yeah! Good stuff . Is it your first time doing saltwater? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mari.harutunian November 19, 2016 Author Share November 19, 2016 :D not sure if I know anyone that goes to umbc but yeah! Good stuff . Is it your first time doing saltwater?It is. I did freshwater before but only in the sense of having a fish in water and that's it. I didn't know anything about the nitrogen cycle. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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