Defiant Arms
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Maybe a Myths thread or wives tale thread?
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DracoKat
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Just thought of another.. an article on treatments and which is not safe for certain fish. IE: Wrasses don't do too well with copper (and explain how to treat properly).
I am sure I am not the only one that assumed all treatments are safe with all fish.
I am sure I am not the only one that assumed all treatments are safe with all fish.
Brew12
Electrical Gru
I would like to see better information on how to properly set up a new tank along with QT protocols.
For instance, I have seen a recommendation to QT inverts (CuC) for 7 weeks prior to putting them in the DT. If a tank is typically ready for a CuC 3 to 4 weeks into the cycle that would mean you would need to buy your CuC and get them quarantined a month before you start cycling your DT. If you want to add fish at the same time you either need to have a separate QT for them around the same time you start cycling your DT if you plan on treating with copper or get them at the same time as your CuC if you want to monitor them for 7 weeks prior to adding to the tank. If you put them in the same QT as your CuC and you do get a problem with ich or velvet than you need to get a separate QT anyway so you can copper treat them. Not to mention that some people recommend determining what size CuC you need after your tank cycles but then you are 7 weeks out from getting a natural way to clean your tank which may make your needs change substantially.
I feel like noobs like me would probably do a much better job establishing proper quarantine protocols at the start (and get into good habits) if this was more clearly spelled out.
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.138750/ has some great info, but doesn't go into enough depth on the QT process and a timeline for a new tank IMO.
For instance, I have seen a recommendation to QT inverts (CuC) for 7 weeks prior to putting them in the DT. If a tank is typically ready for a CuC 3 to 4 weeks into the cycle that would mean you would need to buy your CuC and get them quarantined a month before you start cycling your DT. If you want to add fish at the same time you either need to have a separate QT for them around the same time you start cycling your DT if you plan on treating with copper or get them at the same time as your CuC if you want to monitor them for 7 weeks prior to adding to the tank. If you put them in the same QT as your CuC and you do get a problem with ich or velvet than you need to get a separate QT anyway so you can copper treat them. Not to mention that some people recommend determining what size CuC you need after your tank cycles but then you are 7 weeks out from getting a natural way to clean your tank which may make your needs change substantially.
I feel like noobs like me would probably do a much better job establishing proper quarantine protocols at the start (and get into good habits) if this was more clearly spelled out.
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.138750/ has some great info, but doesn't go into enough depth on the QT process and a timeline for a new tank IMO.
Reef_Hobbyist
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I love the idea and as you produce the articles I would suggest the following.
There is already so much good content here in the R2R site buried among thousands of posts within thousands of threads. I know that I personally have spent hundreds of hours doing research before I even started my build. Then hundreds of more hours since then on every topic related to reef keeping. Over time I have taken notes and copy/pasted things from the site that I felt were really helpful and started building my own content. Almost every question that I see posted has already been answered many-many times over previously (and those answers vary greatly).
At first it is frustrating to see so many different answers (opinions) but over time you learn to appreciate that there are many different options. But you have to spend tons of hours of searching and reading to get the full picture. So articles that collect and summarize content on each topic would be great. As you write your articles, I would like to see various options included to let the reader see each topic from all sides and decide for themselves which way they want to go.
On topics like reef chemistry for example, it is a bit easier to nail down the facts and produce an article that readers can count on. However, for most topics, there are so many opposing opinions (probably because there are so many viable solutions) that a balanced approach might be the best way to go.
I love the idea of articles to capture and summarize content. Is there a way to cull through R2R and pull that information out mechanically? Is there any search capability or other ways to “crawl” though the site and collect info on each topic?
There is already so much good content here in the R2R site buried among thousands of posts within thousands of threads. I know that I personally have spent hundreds of hours doing research before I even started my build. Then hundreds of more hours since then on every topic related to reef keeping. Over time I have taken notes and copy/pasted things from the site that I felt were really helpful and started building my own content. Almost every question that I see posted has already been answered many-many times over previously (and those answers vary greatly).
At first it is frustrating to see so many different answers (opinions) but over time you learn to appreciate that there are many different options. But you have to spend tons of hours of searching and reading to get the full picture. So articles that collect and summarize content on each topic would be great. As you write your articles, I would like to see various options included to let the reader see each topic from all sides and decide for themselves which way they want to go.
On topics like reef chemistry for example, it is a bit easier to nail down the facts and produce an article that readers can count on. However, for most topics, there are so many opposing opinions (probably because there are so many viable solutions) that a balanced approach might be the best way to go.
I love the idea of articles to capture and summarize content. Is there a way to cull through R2R and pull that information out mechanically? Is there any search capability or other ways to “crawl” though the site and collect info on each topic?
Defiant Arms
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a solid write up on controllers would also be nice not a comparison of them but one mod has a profilux have him write up a this is my controller thread and how he has it set up along with what it can do. than have another mod with a diff controller do the same.
instead of the oh but the apex does this and my profilux does that threads
instead of the oh but the apex does this and my profilux does that threads
Sharvey103
ReefAddicted
Love to see charts for placement and needs and articles for maximizing diversity and optimum conditions/parameters for mixed reefs. Also specific needs for various zoas and palys.
BummersReef
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200 percent agreeing on the above. I know there are varying opinions and regular reading of posts is very educational but it is hard to find "articles" that cover what you are needing to learn about. Would be extremely helpful to have a clear index to all articles (rather than just listing links). Perhaps there is such a thing but it is not easy to find if there is. But I LOVE this place, just now wanting to make it even better. Love it truly.
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melypr1985
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Any more thoughts or suggestions? Let's keep them coming! Our article contributors can browse through here and get ideas on what you all actually want to read about.
domination2580
Reef-a-nator
Hey, i know this is a suggestion place, but if anyone needs help woth red sea dosing, i have a alk chart out and will hopefully soon be working on calcium and magnesium charts.
https://www.reef2reef.com/index.php?threads/261921/
https://www.reef2reef.com/index.php?threads/261921/
