Are you a "Type-A" or a "Type-B" fishkeeper?

[Dan F]

They say people have a "Type-A" or a "Type-B" personality. I have also noticed there are Type-A and Type-B fishkeepers.

A few traits of the Type-A fishkeeper:
Tests water parameters regularly (might even record values).
Consults structural engineer prior to setting up large tanks.
Has memorized the current scientific name of every fish they own (and out-of-date synonyms as well).
Researches the efficiency of equipment thoroughly before purchase.

The Type-B fishkeeper:
Doesn't test water, goes by gut-feelings.
Sets up big tanks wherever they feel like it and just hope for the best.
Has a pretty good idea of what fish they have.
Buys equipment based on what they like.

If you have more traits of either a Type-A or Type-B fishkeeper, post them!

I have absolutely no intention of starting an A versus B flame war. Please keep things lighthearted and accept that there is not always a right or wrong way to do things, just different ways!

 

[mastadon]

im type b but i do tend to do alot of reserch now (most likely spelld that wrong im at the end of a 12 hour work shift)

 

[esse]

I'll play. Put me down as a 'B'

 

[COG Commando]

Type A for sure!! I do so much research on my fish that I'm basing my career around it haha. I love learning scientific names and acquiring as much knowledge about the species and equipment I keep as I can.

 

[Superlaz]

A as far as preparation, B as far as following my gut.

 

[EastBay]

I'm a combo of both. Type AB if you will!

 

[nishant_datta]

I'm a combo of both. Type AB if you will!

yeah me too. or maybe I'm an A/B. sometimes A sometimes B

 

[frnchjeep]

A little more B than A.

 

[Aqualoon]

Not 100% A but not B...

A few traits of the Type-A fishkeeper:
Tests water parameters regularly (might even record values). - Test every two weeks and I do keep a log book
Consults structural engineer prior to setting up large tanks. - Don't have large tanks
Has memorized the current scientific name of every fish they own (and out-of-date synonyms as well). - I know the common names, and most of the scientific names, however it sounds like I'm speaking a different language when I try to pronounce the scientific names.
Researches the efficiency of equipment thoroughly before purchase. - 100% this

 

[Carefree_Dude]

I'm a bit of both. I did consult a structural engineer after setting up my big tank, and I often do water chemistry checks but not regularly. I know what fish I own, and the care needs of every single fish, but if you were to ask me the scientific names I would be like, "Fishyish Goldyish". On that same note though, I do know a few scientific names, like "polypterus ornatipinnis" which really doesn't have a common name, other than another scientific name, and my "Heros Severus" which just sounds awesome. As far as equipment goes, I research what is the best bang for my buck.