What is a "matured" reef tank?

[mrhasan]

Originally Posted by gregzz4

And heater issues apparently

Although everyone has stated very good info on why, and I agree with all they've written, I think Russell hit it on the head first.

Raied I don't think you fall into the 'newbie' category by any means Bud.
Mature, in this case, applies to your tank, not your knowledge/skills.

+1. Some great info have been discussed in this thread compared to a similar thread in another forum which made me start this one

Thanks Greg, that means a lot

I think maturity, to some extend, is related to the reefer himself/herself too. Along with the tank growth, the reefer will also have to adjust and gain knowledge to support the tank and I think that involves certain degree of reefurity (reefing maturity)

[kien]

Originally Posted by mrhasan

I think maturity, to some extend, is related to the reefer himself/herself too. Along with the tank growth, the reefer will also have to adjust and gain knowledge to support the tank and I think that involves certain degree of reefurity (reefing maturity)

I think this statement plays a big role in this "maturity" discussion too. A reef tank is nothing without its keeper. They go hand in hand. Not only does the tank mature but so does the reefer as you said. Maturing as a reefer as already implied in this thread means going through all the trials and tribulations that come with the hobby. Theoretically, a "mature" reefer could easily set up an immature tank and still be successful. Conversely, an immature reefer can inherit a very mature tank and still fail miserably.

[mrhasan]

Originally Posted by kien

I think this statement plays a big role in this "maturity" discussion too. A reef tank is nothing without its keeper. They go hand in hand. Not only does the tank mature but so does the reefer as you said. Maturing as a reefer as already implied in this thread means going through all the trials and tribulations that come with the hobby. Theoretically, a "mature" reefer could easily set up an immature tank and still be successful. Conversely, an immature reefer can inherit a very mature tank and still fail miserably.