How long have you been keeping Saltwater aquariums?

[Mr Cob]

I've been keeping reef aquariums for over ten years but to be honest I probably learned more in the last year than I have in the 5 years prior to that. Things have changed quite a bit in the last decade and I just didn't keep up with new technology/developments.
I guess my point is:
some things are learned by experiencing it and years of hands on experience matter with that
but there's also a 'continued education/study' aspect to it where time involved in the hobby is less of an indicator of knowledge.

That's called Wisdom. Wisdom comes from experience.

I would argue that the wise...those with more experience... would likely have a more successful tank versus the book worm from the last year.

But I see your point and can agree that there needs to be a "continued study". But isn't that true with any hobby!?!