slayeroftheshadow
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A lot of clubs have a PIF (Pay it forward) section on their site to help new folks get started. I think it's a great idea!
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calvo15290
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I thank as long as it helps someone with experience it's good everyone heare is so kind iv had trouble with getting made fun of cuz of this hobby and it's worth it to come here and talk about stuff with people who like what I like
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jmann124
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I second that.
gmoney243
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Dang I gotta try this... Hey I'm new to steak but my stomach feels great and I don't really want to spend 40 bucks at Morton's in case I throw it up. Could someone who is good at steaks bring me 1 to try for free ?
Med-rare or med? Filet or tbone?
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p woodard
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that is what we were going to have at the last meeting at my house but Jay just had to have it at cici lolDang I gotta try this... Hey I'm new to steak but my stomach feels great and I don't really want to spend 40 bucks at Morton's in case I throw it up. Could someone who is good at steaks bring me 1 to try for free ?
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I know you didnt I have seen something that I dont like going on and just trying to get some good vibes going onOf course. I didn't mean any disrespect at all to those of you helping out or even the OP, I was just pointing out the humor I saw in the request. Where else would you be able to approach a group of relative strangers, ask them to give you some of their favorite things, and get a positive response?
I'm not often in a position to give stuff away here, but even if I was, that post wouldn't probably get much consideration from me. I got a great deal from Jay on some corals the other day, and I also got to meet him, you, and your family in person that day, which I really enjoyed. I appreciate the willingness of our community to support one another, and people like you who've stuck with the hobby for what - 14 years was it? - taking the time to help out new guys like me and the OP. But none of that is funny, which is what I was going for, so I just went with the other post instead.
nerdwolf
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Yeah good call - I was a member in 2009 & 2010, and joined again in 2012. I don't know what happened in between, but I can truly appreciate the positive atmosphere we've got here now. I laid the sarcasm on a little thick, I know, and I'm sorry about that.
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calvo15290
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I got a 2 bulb t5 fixture if you want it guys I just got a new 6 bulb one
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The 6 bulb I have 3 12000 and 3 atinic I'm thanking of getting a color max bulb and the 2bulb is about 36 in I'd like to say it wold hang over my 30 some
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David your inbox is full
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calvo15290
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There lime stone so it's fine lol n the cichlid tank is 180 and the reef is 55
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AirAngel
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Not sure about saltwater aquariums but Limestone rock is generally frowned upon for use "IN" ponds.
It can cause issues with hardness and ph.
Aside from the fact it is not very attractive it is much denser than ocean rock and lacks the porousity sought after for great organism population.
While limestone is available in great quantity and can be gathered at no cost in this area, I took these concerns into consideration when constructing my pond. The sandstone I used was bought at considerable cost but I wanted to avoid any and all possible issues.
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calvo15290
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Your live rock is lime stone the only Difference it's . Porres
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calvo15290
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And I like the look it reminds me of when I whet scuba diving in Hawaii
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nerdwolf
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"attractive" is subjective, isn't it? :neutral:
The great thing about having your own tank is that you can do what you like with it. Whether you personally like the way it looks or not, you have to admit it's a pretty unique look and obviously provides an interesting topic for discussion.
I never even thought of using limestone or what it was made out of before this thread, so I'm no expert (but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night...ba-dum ching!) Based on what I've read today, it's probably close to the type of live rock I've got in terms of porosity and effectiveness as a biofilter. My rock is aquacultured, and while it does have a rough texture and the appearance of porosity, it's actually very dense and heavy. The guy that sells it recommends 2# per gallon of water, and aside from wanting to sell more rock, it's probably a fair recommendation since the rock is heavy for it's size and you have to compensate for a lack of surface area compared to more porous rock. I might have to consider replacing my aquacultured rock with marco or tonga rock over time to improve the biological filter in my tank, and just keep a few pieces of it as base rock.
