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Forum: Reef Discussion 08/31/2007, 06:45 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,633
Posted By ReefBuddha
Kannin, Although I sympathize with your...

Kannin,
Although I sympathize with your expression of how awful it all sounds and makes you feel, your response appears to be an example of the casual denial we should all work against, and exactly...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/31/2007, 01:39 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,633
Posted By ReefBuddha
Everyone should see that forum. It's dedicated...

Everyone should see that forum. It's dedicated to the industry behind the hobby, and you'll see a LONG history of failure by MAC there. Most recently a reorganization and a new Director of MAC has...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/31/2007, 01:03 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,633
Posted By ReefBuddha
great feedback, thanks all for taking the time to...

great feedback, thanks all for taking the time to contribute.

I agree we cannot simply erase the sole means of survival for indigenous south pacific people, but a more responsible and sustainable...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/31/2007, 12:58 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,633
Posted By ReefBuddha
to be clear...

I swat mosquitoes and I eat meat. The destruction of life is not something that can realistically be avoided. Even vegans and Buddhists kill microscopic life by the millions.

Nature is neither...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/31/2007, 12:22 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,633
Posted By ReefBuddha
MAC

MAC was good in theory. Unfortunately, MAC has apparently proven to be completely illegitimate. Just take one look at the Industry Forum (http://www.reefs.org/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=35).
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/31/2007, 11:27 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,633
Posted By ReefBuddha
Exclamation Reefkeeping, Oh the Irony

I posted this rant in an ongoing thread on the Responsible Reefkeeping forum, but I would also be interested in responses from the masses who - for whatever reason - avoid that particular area of...
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 08/28/2007, 02:01 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,858
Posted By ReefBuddha
anyone interested in some insight into trade...

anyone interested in some insight into trade reform and related topics should check out the RDO forum.

http://www.reefs.org/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=35&sid=517ec10703e527ca072549b3808e0333
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 08/28/2007, 02:00 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,858
Posted By ReefBuddha
true. Again, don't think for one second that...

true.

Again, don't think for one second that the LFS's don't know this and take advantage of it. The vast majority of hobbyists dive in too deep too fast, kill plenty of reef life, then leave the...
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 08/28/2007, 12:12 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,858
Posted By ReefBuddha
Hypocricy

let's be pragmatic...

The marine ornamental trade is - in essence - a for-profit exploitation of a priceless natural resource to feed the superficial whims of consumer masses. We should not fool...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/07/2007, 12:03 AM
Replies: 582
Views: 114,831
Posted By ReefBuddha
beAnimal is SO right...and that goes double for...

beAnimal is SO right...and that goes double for trying to convey accurate livestock colors. Nevertheless, the hobby revolves around photography, even if 90% of the hobbyists put way too much value...
Forum: Arizona - Fish & Reef Aquarium Group (FRAG) 03/30/2007, 01:25 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 5,250
Posted By ReefBuddha
pure entertainment!

pure entertainment!
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 02/07/2007, 02:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,915
Posted By ReefBuddha
sorry to hear that Vitz. frakkin' humanz.

sorry to hear that Vitz. frakkin' humanz.
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/06/2007, 06:23 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 59,025
Posted By ReefBuddha
nice tank! I'm assuming you have no plans to...

nice tank!
I'm assuming you have no plans to hide your plumbing? Hidden plumbing can greatly improve the overall appearence of the system.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 02/06/2007, 04:37 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 43,099
Posted By ReefBuddha
Very impressive. it's big definitely, but I think...

Very impressive. it's big definitely, but I think the size at some point actually works against maintenance and presentation. A well designed aquascaping structure would probably do wonders. ...
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 02/06/2007, 04:27 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 40,437
Posted By ReefBuddha
did you find the tanks locally or ordered from...

did you find the tanks locally or ordered from aquatic eco?
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 02/06/2007, 03:14 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 40,437
Posted By ReefBuddha
awsome. those are good tanks. aquatic eco? you...

awsome. those are good tanks. aquatic eco? you can stack one on top of another and use the bottom one as a sum I suppose?

Or you couls elevate them and place rubbermade tanks below?

I'm...
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 02/06/2007, 01:54 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 9,652
Posted By ReefBuddha
Mike sorry but I really think you misunderstood...

Mike sorry but I really think you misunderstood me completely. I never insinuated that we're ignorant in the 'general' sense, in fact I specifically stated otherwise. I used the term 'relative'...
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 02/06/2007, 12:22 PM
Replies: 632
Views: 164,402
Posted By ReefBuddha
isn't that the DIY Deltec skimmer? More info! :)

isn't that the DIY Deltec skimmer? More info! :)
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 02/06/2007, 03:56 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 9,652
Posted By ReefBuddha
I agree, but I also suspect it often takes an...

I agree, but I also suspect it often takes an expert to answer them sufficently. :)

I am sorry if you were offended by my use of the term 'reef geek' but I was under the impression that it merely...
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 02/05/2007, 07:32 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 9,652
Posted By ReefBuddha
Great man. You're lucky Ross! Mike, lol,...

Great man. You're lucky Ross!

Mike, lol, are we having a conversation I'm not part of? I wasn't insulting or 'swinging' so I don't even know how I could 'miss', lol. All I did was cut and paste a...
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 02/05/2007, 06:31 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 9,652
Posted By ReefBuddha
I think it was Toomy Chong. :) LINK...

I think it was Toomy Chong. :)

LINK (http://peakoildesign.com/blog/peakengineer/global_warming_myths_and_lies) to this article. Interesting comments after the article. And on Digg too.

As the...
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 02/04/2007, 12:11 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 9,652
Posted By ReefBuddha
(chuckle)Sounds meaningless, imo. Anyone can...

(chuckle)Sounds meaningless, imo. Anyone can google a name, so be my guest. There are plenty of climate scientists from around the world backing the UN report. Just go to the sites for the UN,...
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 02/03/2007, 04:17 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 9,652
Posted By ReefBuddha
Thumbs up I am sorry if I came off that way Hippie, and...

I am sorry if I came off that way Hippie, and anyone else whom I may have offended. I obviously include myself in the 'reef geeks who are not remotely qualified to challenge UN reports' club :D, so...
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 02/02/2007, 07:32 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 9,652
Posted By ReefBuddha
hehe, nope just sayin' bye to another. I...

hehe, nope just sayin' bye to another.

I hear ya Ross, really. I'm not saying discussion is not important, and i'm sorry if it came across that way. I was encouraging discussion by creating...
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 02/02/2007, 07:05 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 9,652
Posted By ReefBuddha
if you say so...:) I still think if you really...

if you say so...:) I still think if you really understood my posts your hostility would feel rather miguided.

An off-topic thread on some obscure forum for reef geeks is hardly worth the mountain...
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