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aquaknight
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Originally Posted by Jerth6932 http:///forum/thread/385446/is-this-guy-serious#post_3380336
I know this isn't the only person in the world
No, infact I would dare say that a great majority of saltwater aquariums, look similar to the vid you posted. The percentage of people who post on all the different SWF forums and abide, or give the illusion of abiding by, by guidelines we consider 'proper' is really just a sliver of all aquarium owners.
There are definitely tons of horrid tanks out on youtube. While I'm not sure what posting tons of bad tanks will do (usually turns into an Asian bashing thread), I will at least give that tank some credit. It isn't 5 triggers, 3 puffers, 2 puffers, 2 eels, stuffed into the same 55gal.
Originally Posted by Jerth6932 http:///forum/thread/385446/is-this-guy-serious#post_3380336
I know this isn't the only person in the world
No, infact I would dare say that a great majority of saltwater aquariums, look similar to the vid you posted. The percentage of people who post on all the different SWF forums and abide, or give the illusion of abiding by, by guidelines we consider 'proper' is really just a sliver of all aquarium owners.
There are definitely tons of horrid tanks out on youtube. While I'm not sure what posting tons of bad tanks will do (usually turns into an Asian bashing thread), I will at least give that tank some credit. It isn't 5 triggers, 3 puffers, 2 puffers, 2 eels, stuffed into the same 55gal.
flower
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I don't mean to sound like a prude. There is only one person on this Earth I can control.....myself.
So while I'm willing to help any who ask for it, and often land up banging my head against a brick wall. I don't intend to go looking for something to be horrified about.
We did have a thread at one time about personal mistakes we made so others could maybe benifit and not make those mistakes, as I recall that was a very helpful thread. So your idea has some value if we go down that path....but just searching the web for bad tanks...I just don't think that's a good idea, as least not for me.
bang guy
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Originally Posted by AquaKnight http:///forum/thread/385446/is-this-guy-serious#post_3380337
No, infact I would dare say that a great majority of saltwater aquariums, look similar to the vid you posted. The percentage of people who post on all the different SWF forums and abide, or give the illusion of abiding by, by guidelines we consider 'proper' is really just a sliver of all aquarium owners.
There are definitely tons of horrid tanks out on youtube. While I'm not sure what posting tons of bad tanks will do (usually turns into an Asian bashing thread), I will at least give that tank some credit. It isn't 5 triggers, 3 puffers, 2 puffers, 2 eels, stuffed into the same 55gal.
I think you're right. It's too bad most people go way too fast with their first SW aquarium. It's the reason most are out of the hobby in less than a year. They start with a 20 fresh and it does fine stuffed to the gills with small fish and so they get the 55 thinking they can just load up on fish like they did with the FW. Too bad really since good advice is just a few clicks away.
Originally Posted by AquaKnight http:///forum/thread/385446/is-this-guy-serious#post_3380337
No, infact I would dare say that a great majority of saltwater aquariums, look similar to the vid you posted. The percentage of people who post on all the different SWF forums and abide, or give the illusion of abiding by, by guidelines we consider 'proper' is really just a sliver of all aquarium owners.
There are definitely tons of horrid tanks out on youtube. While I'm not sure what posting tons of bad tanks will do (usually turns into an Asian bashing thread), I will at least give that tank some credit. It isn't 5 triggers, 3 puffers, 2 puffers, 2 eels, stuffed into the same 55gal.
I think you're right. It's too bad most people go way too fast with their first SW aquarium. It's the reason most are out of the hobby in less than a year. They start with a 20 fresh and it does fine stuffed to the gills with small fish and so they get the 55 thinking they can just load up on fish like they did with the FW. Too bad really since good advice is just a few clicks away.
jerth6932
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If the video is watched, the guy is "asking" for advice. I missed the other portion to my original post, once we find these things send them an invite here to partake in our knowledge (not so much mine, lol, more of others insightful posts). Bang stated what I intended, a lot of freshies, turn salt (as I did)but try to follow there old "fresh" guidelines (as the old timers are aware), or other major mistakes are made. How often do those who have been around here for a while heard the basics? More then any of us would like to recall. So if you "show" a mistake (on purpose, not in a random thread), invite the person here, but educate through posts of what was done wrong, would be beneficial.
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I don't mean to sound like a prude. There is only one person on this Earth I can control.....myself.
Even though this is a true statement, why do we have places like SWF to do this? To TRY to help/educate!
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No, in fact I would dare say that a great majority of saltwater aquariums, look similar to the vid you posted. ....... While I'm not sure what posting tons of bad tanks will do (usually turns into an Asian bashing thread),
It complies a "what not to do, though show and tell terms" to assist those who don't know know any better in a one stop shop, type of thing.
*If this wasn't a good idea (I don't tend 2 have many at 1:30 am) then it can be deleted or ignored. I tried something and if it has been done before then its been done (but I pose this to you, most every thing that we state today, has been stated on here several times) but we add to the knowledge every time.*
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I don't mean to sound like a prude. There is only one person on this Earth I can control.....myself.
Even though this is a true statement, why do we have places like SWF to do this? To TRY to help/educate!
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No, in fact I would dare say that a great majority of saltwater aquariums, look similar to the vid you posted. ....... While I'm not sure what posting tons of bad tanks will do (usually turns into an Asian bashing thread),
It complies a "what not to do, though show and tell terms" to assist those who don't know know any better in a one stop shop, type of thing.
*If this wasn't a good idea (I don't tend 2 have many at 1:30 am) then it can be deleted or ignored. I tried something and if it has been done before then its been done (but I pose this to you, most every thing that we state today, has been stated on here several times) but we add to the knowledge every time.*
1guydude
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ive actually never even owned a tank till my SW one lol...i guess this isnt a bad ting. Fresh water had no real intrest to me....maybe the sharks but thats about all lol! I love SW and will continue with the endeavour win or lose im learing and tryin to progress the hobby! Yes i think as long as we are patient with the n00bs (like I) they will be patient with their tanks! Now its time to watch this video!
jerth6932
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Originally Posted by 1guyDude http:///forum/thread/385446/is-this-guy-serious#post_3380371
ummm i only got about 3 min into the video and HOLY CR@P lol......1st off the skimmer hes got is crap. Ebay purchase i would know! lol 2nd the LFS must love him....3rd he does have enough rock! IDK i hope he joins the site and is light hearted....
I sent him an invite to the sight.... he might not like that I used him as a poster child..... but I hope he gets the help he needs (wait wrong thread, that's the expelled one I'm participating in).
Originally Posted by 1guyDude http:///forum/thread/385446/is-this-guy-serious#post_3380371
ummm i only got about 3 min into the video and HOLY CR@P lol......1st off the skimmer hes got is crap. Ebay purchase i would know! lol 2nd the LFS must love him....3rd he does have enough rock! IDK i hope he joins the site and is light hearted....
I sent him an invite to the sight.... he might not like that I used him as a poster child..... but I hope he gets the help he needs (wait wrong thread, that's the expelled one I'm participating in).
reefraff
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I sat up my 5th tank in November. A friend who has been in the hobby nearly as long as I have thought I was moving way too slow. I had my tank up a month before I put my first critter in which was a small mushroom rock and waiter a month after that before starting to really stock the tank. It isn't just rookies who rush and make dumb mistakes.
gemmy
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I started my first saltwater tank because I could not keep freshwater fish alive and got bored of the tanks. I had a lot of people trying to critique my saltwater tanks and telling me what to add and when to add it. I just shrugged of the advice and told them it was my tank and I will do it my way. I took it slow and was very patient. Now, my friends are amazed at my tank. I tell them my tank pales in comparison to everyone's tank on here.
1guydude
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mushroom rock 1st>? Hmm i seem to think i need fish first, CUC, than coral....this must not be!
I never really though of it but i guess theres multi ways of doin it. 5th tank and ur moving to slow lol idk about that! Im almost 6months into this hobby and im just starting my 2nd lol
