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Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 06/05/2007, 04:07 PM
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Views: 454
Posted By Adobo
I'm going in July/August. I don't know how good...

I'm going in July/August. I don't know how good the shore diving/snorkling is in Akumal but the cenotes there are supposedly excellent for diving.
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 06/03/2007, 01:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 489
Posted By Adobo
Dunno about sharks teeth I do have some memories...

Dunno about sharks teeth I do have some memories to share....

Airport beach in Lahaina is super fun. Most of it is no more than 15 feet deep. So imagine a huge a$$ reef tank that you swim in. ...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/31/2006, 12:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 867
Posted By Adobo
Doc, I see a lot of people comparing air...

Doc,

I see a lot of people comparing air flows when talking about skimmers. But when I look at my purchases, I look for the whole ownership experience. Like some of the others are saying, yes,...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/31/2006, 11:51 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,340
Posted By Adobo
It's for lovers.

It's for lovers.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/31/2006, 11:48 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,340
Posted By Adobo
I'd suggest we close it now. Otherwise, folks...

I'd suggest we close it now. Otherwise, folks might be under the impression that personal attacks against fellow hobbyists is somehow acceptable.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/31/2006, 10:12 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,340
Posted By Adobo
Two points: - you need to go get your...

Two points:

- you need to go get your reading glasses.
- you should consider taking a time out. Really. You're coming close to blowing a gasket.

Now, I'm gonna move on to something more...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/31/2006, 09:33 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,340
Posted By Adobo
Well, so far, you have called me a racist, a...

Well, so far, you have called me a racist, a xenophobe, stupid, ignorant and an elitist. Are you about done?

Hm... I'd love to engage you in a conversation where I point could point out that you...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/30/2006, 10:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 867
Posted By Adobo
Sigh....:rolleyes:

Sigh....:rolleyes:
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/30/2006, 06:03 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,340
Posted By Adobo
I got nailed for $100 on a skilter. I bought two...

I got nailed for $100 on a skilter. I bought two CPR skimmers for a total of $250. I bought a ETS reef devil for $300. Then I got a Euro-reef for $400.

I bought a couple of air pumps and air...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/30/2006, 05:55 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,340
Posted By Adobo
Of course there is more to putting together a...

Of course there is more to putting together a great tank than just an expensive skimmer. And of course TOTM is nothing but a small sample of what tanks are out there.

The point I am making is...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/30/2006, 05:42 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,340
Posted By Adobo
That's the most articulate description on what...

That's the most articulate description on what makes for a good skimmer I have ever heard. Thanks.



Well, there you go. You've got me all figured out.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/30/2006, 12:27 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,340
Posted By Adobo
Better depends on definition. By my personal...

Better depends on definition. By my personal definition definition, German cars rank below American cars. Which rank much lower than Toyotas and Hondas (and their upscale counterparts). I have no...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/30/2006, 12:15 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,340
Posted By Adobo
Our brethren on the other side of the Atlantic...

Our brethren on the other side of the Atlantic have been leading the way in this hobby for years. While we were goofing around with bio balls, they were setting up fantastic tanks using the berlin...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/30/2006, 10:32 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,340
Posted By Adobo
I don't know much about exchange rates or...

I don't know much about exchange rates or oversees shipping. There are a lot of things I do not factor in when I purchase equipment for my tank. I do not ask questions like does the manufacturer...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/28/2006, 09:02 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 168,769
Posted By Adobo
John, In the first place, I am still waiting...

John,

In the first place, I am still waiting for a pic of "our" skimmer.

In the second place, I hope you do not view my cynicism (spelling?) as an attack. There are plenty of cynics in the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/27/2006, 11:14 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 168,769
Posted By Adobo
Thanks.. I bought a different brand of skimmer so...

Thanks.. I bought a different brand of skimmer so no rusty pumps in my sump. :)



My admiration for Coralife is that they came up with a novel concept in needle wheel skimmers. They have an...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/27/2006, 09:32 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 168,769
Posted By Adobo
I'd rather have the so called brittle pinwheel...

I'd rather have the so called brittle pinwheel than rusted a55 pump sitting in sump.

And I think you are missing the true humor in this exercise. It's not like they are reverse engineering a...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/25/2006, 08:08 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 168,769
Posted By Adobo
Fliger, let's give ER the benefit of the doubt...

Fliger, let's give ER the benefit of the doubt and assume that nothing more was meant there than light hearted humor from a competing manufacturer. Those guys know better than to make stupid claims...
Forum: Vendor Experiences 03/14/2006, 08:10 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,756
Posted By Adobo
I'm sad that they closed down their forum...

I'm sad that they closed down their forum (again). It was amusing reading how their customer service people operated. I guess I'll just have to find my entertainment elsewhere.
Forum: Vendor Experiences 03/14/2006, 12:41 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,756
Posted By Adobo
Euroreef forum??

What happenned to the Euroreef forum? Did they get tired of getting hounded by unsatisfied customers?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/23/2005, 04:59 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,979
Posted By Adobo
I'm sure reef mania makes quality products but...

I'm sure reef mania makes quality products but what are the chances that they have made a product as good as what the veterans make on their first go?

If you look at another needle wheel skimmer...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/23/2005, 03:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,116
Posted By Adobo
I have this skimmer also. I have mine set so...

I have this skimmer also. I have mine set so that the bubbles go all the way up to the collection cup neck about two inches below the top. My feeling is that it should not be a problem to get you...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/21/2005, 04:11 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 81,244
Posted By Adobo
Scarletknight.. Don't be shy about asking...

Scarletknight..

Don't be shy about asking finsreef for service... even thought you bought the skimmer second hand. I have not had one incident where they refused a reasonable request. I think...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/18/2005, 01:11 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 81,244
Posted By Adobo
Remora, I am not familiar with the a100. I...

Remora,

I am not familiar with the a100. I have seen a model called the a110. Is that what you mean?

If so, I think that you are correct in that they look very much alike. If you ask the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/17/2005, 03:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 210
Posted By Adobo
I've done kalk additions via drip and separately...

I've done kalk additions via drip and separately have used a calcium reactor. So far, I think I like the calcium reactor approach given that I am not currently experiencing any issues with low pH. ...
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