Fishkeeping. Art or Science?

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Art or Science?


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buddha1200;4779949; said:
i voted art(the science is already done,just use the internet)I like the art better becsause it makes it individual to me,my tanks dont look like anyone elses,as far as science every thing in need to know is already done for me,just have to look it up.Most filters are pug and play(not sceintific)water conditioners are already mixed in the bottle(not sceintific)etc.But just buying equipment will not make a beautiful tank,but the way it is decorated and choice of inhabitants to compliment each other is art.Anyone can look up a fish on the internet and buy what is needed to keep that fish alive(because none of us are scientist,unless that is your professon)but to make a tank beautiful and a joy to watch and keep it takes the art. Every tank that people remeber on mfk are the ones that take the art to the next level,r1-ridah as an example,if he had an empty tank no decor most wouldnt remeber his name.Tank of the month is the tank that takes the art to the next level,there is no researcher of the month or sceintist of the month on any forum,but they all have tank of the month.Art for the Win lol

This is very correct. Science in this hobby is only a tool. But the moment you purchased a fish for your tank it becomes an art. The choice of your fish represents your taste and expression through creation and designing of your stock.

There are even fishes that were created exclusively because art, such as koi, fancy goldfish, parrotfish and those tattooed fish.

They don't call fishkeeping living ornaments for nothing.
 
I think you can't do the art part without the science, but you can do the science part without the art.
Good science goes into making good bacon!
:)
 
I love how BACON is winning this.

I voted Bacon. I deal with the science every day while trying to teach the 'art' of it to the newbies who came equipped with lots of book time.
 
I havent read the whole thread but I say it is The Art of Science
 
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