My aquarist rant

I thought this was suppose to be a rant thread, not a talky talky thread

Wes said he wanted discussion. Kind of the point. And I have learned a few things, or been reminded of things I forgot from both the rant and the discussion. If am the only one then people either didn't actually read it, or know everything there is to know about fishkeeping.
 
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Seems like this rant has been hijacked.

As I said before, mark wanted discussion. He brought it up in chat. I think besides the few quips here and there, everyone was just letting it be the rant. After he suggested he wanted more input, people started participating. I am sure there will be more ranting and possibly some raving after the weekends up :D
 
Thank you, orion girl, for reminding me of 1 of my favorite authors, the late, great, funny Stephen Jay Gould.

1 of the things I love about science is its ability to change as more information becomes available. Better analytic tools, faster computers, more well constructed studies. Comparative anatomy then carbon dating & now DNA sequencing, still a work in progress. Look! Pluto, a new planet...well, maybe not so much...

It's kinda like that for our hobby too, we're still learning & debunking long held beliefs. More, better & comparatively less expensive equipment along with actual studies have really changed how (some) of us think. The internet allows us access to both good & not so good information where opinions can be supported no matter what you want to believe. The "rules" of an inch of fish/gallon, 10% water change/month (or all; or none) & pH is the only test you need are some of those ideas I still hear after 35+ years. Eek!

Mark, thanks for your walk down memory lane, fun & interesting stuff. Love the "rant" too, keep it up.
 
Thank you all for participating. I have thoroughly enjoyed writing this. I wanted to generate a thread that would inspire interest and get as many people as possible involved in the discussion.

I'll rant some more starting tomorrow...still haven't touched on stocking.

Mark
 
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You said Wes in the first post, but you said Mark in the next post :).
Because it is the same person. WESleydnunder as username, but Mark being his real name.

Cannot wait for stocking rant. Don't forget being able to house an oscar in a 10 gal tank when full grown. :D
 
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