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Old 06/22/2004, 01:25 AM
obarrera obarrera is offline
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Pocket Bikes Or Reefs Tanks?
What do you guys think I should get?A reef tank or a pocket bike?Which do you guys think is better?
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Old 06/22/2004, 01:54 AM
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reef tanks cost more than 350 clams.
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Old 06/22/2004, 02:15 AM
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Yeah but what do you think is better?
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Old 06/22/2004, 04:00 AM
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Hmm...asking this question on a marine aquarium website might not get you the most unbiased opinions.

I vote for the reef tank (duh)....and that's coming from someone who lives & breathes motorcycles!
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Old 06/22/2004, 09:03 AM
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What's a pocket bike?
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Old 06/22/2004, 09:08 AM
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Considering the pocket bikes aren't technically legal to ride anywhere I wouldn't have a hard time with it.

It, ultimately, doesn't matter what we think. Spend your money how you like.

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Old 06/22/2004, 01:19 PM
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get a real bike. i personally find it hilarious watching a 6' dude chugging around on a pocket bike.
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Old 06/22/2004, 02:33 PM
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I am fortunate enough to have both, and there is no comparison between the two. Pocketbikes are definately a blast, but they're no where near as facinating as a reef tank! I've had my bike for almost 2 months and my tank for over a year, and the newness of my tank still hasn't warn off.

DEFINATELY GET THE REEF! The one thing to take into consideration is that you'll continually be putting money into it. With the bike it will be a one time deal.
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Old 06/22/2004, 03:30 PM
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Those cheap pocket bikes will last about 6 months. A well maintained tank will last for years. Vote for Reef Tank.
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Old 11/30/2004, 02:45 PM
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why not get both. pocket bikes r so much fun.
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Old 11/30/2004, 03:52 PM
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reef tanks are MUCH less likely to get you killed. I vote reeftank.
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Old 11/30/2004, 04:29 PM
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No brainer, reef tank. Heck even a FW would be a better choice!
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Old 11/30/2004, 06:06 PM
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I can't believe I asked this question!lol
I definately went with a reef tank.(Im an addict now haha)
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Old 11/30/2004, 06:12 PM
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I can't believe I asked this question!lol
I definately went with a reef tank.(Im an addict now haha)
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Old 11/30/2004, 07:44 PM
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reef tanks cost more than 350 clams.
REALLY?!? At the current average going price for clams, about $50, that puts the price at $17,500! My reef did not cost that!
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Old 11/30/2004, 07:47 PM
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reef tanks cost more than 350 clams.
Mine didn't.
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