Darkside?

Ben1287 · #1 04/22/2006, 01:34 AM

I guess I've been "converted" too (again). Set up a 20L on tuesday, picked up some supplies from Grant. Bak-pak2, Oddysea 175w MH (10,000K or 20,000K not sure) 2x24w 03 blue actinic PC and moonlights, and a H.O.T. Magnum that will double as a stationary powerhead when not being used for occasional chem. filtration. I also plan on adding a 10gal refugium/nutrient export/frag tank to the system shortly.

I'm totaly stoked to see how it turns out.

Oh and well I'm at it how do i update profile info, as my tank "inventory" for lack of a better word, has changed.

-Ben

Travis · #2 04/22/2006, 10:40 AM

Always good to see when another is converted to the dark side.

To update your profile, click on "My RC" at the top of the page.
Then click on "Edit Profile".

Ben1287 · #3 04/22/2006, 10:50 AM

Thanks Travis.

Dakafall · #4 04/22/2006, 11:20 PM

damnit ben, now i actually have to pay you back for those shroom frags i owe you

i'll probably toss in some zoas and whatnot, btw, who gets the tank while you get to play in the sand?? *wink wink nudge nudge*

CHUCKSD · #5 04/23/2006, 12:37 AM

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Originally posted by Ben1287
I guess I've been "converted" too (again). Set up a 20L on tuesday, picked up some supplies from Grant. Bak-pak2, Oddysea 175w MH (10,000K or 20,000K not sure) 2x24w 03 blue actinic PC and moonlights, and a H.O.T. Magnum that will double as a stationary powerhead when not being used for occasional chem. filtration. I also plan on adding a 10gal refugium/nutrient export/frag tank to the system shortly.

I'm totaly stoked to see how it turns out.

Oh and well I'm at it how do i update profile info, as my tank "inventory" for lack of a better word, has changed.

-Ben

I may ride the fence as the conversation about planted tanks has my curiousty up...

Ben1287 · #6 04/25/2006, 02:51 AM

Hey Joe,
Money or mushrooms? More than likely if I do get deployed I'll just sell off my livestock, rock, and sand, or give it away if I have to.

Dakafall · #7 04/25/2006, 03:58 AM

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Originally posted by Ben1287
Hey Joe,
Money or mushrooms? More than likely if I do get deployed I'll just sell off my livestock, rock, and sand, or give it away if I have to.

i just remember borrowin' a few bucks from you (like $3 or somethin' small for brine) and sayin' i'd pay you back in frags lol

Ben1287 · #8 04/25/2006, 04:25 AM

Chuck,
Planted tanks are cool, but a word to the wise, some of them can grow like weeds and there are other problem that can pop up.

Not that you could'nt deal with it being a reefer and all. That and the cost of some of those plants depending on size of the specimen or the spieces can get rediculous, $100 or more, and plants are alot harder to find than corals, especially from a decent source.

P.S., this was not an attempt to turn you off of the idea, just a little more info.

Ben1287 · #9 04/25/2006, 04:27 AM

Joe,
If you just want to get me back with a frag or two that would be cool.

CHUCKSD · #10 04/25/2006, 02:37 PM

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Originally posted by Ben1287
Chuck,
Planted tanks are cool, but a word to the wise, some of them can grow like weeds and there are other problem that can pop up. Not that you could'nt deal with it being a reefer and all. That and the cost of some of those plants depending on size of the specimen or the spieces can get rediculous, $100 or more, and plants are alot harder to find than corals, especially from a decent source.

P.S., this was not an attempt to turn you off of the idea, just a little more info.

Ben,
I appreciate the honesty! In retrospect I likely do have more than I can tackle with my current tank, two kids, travel with work and a wife..

I may look into it this coming winter though when I have more time on my hands.

Ben1287 · #11 04/25/2006, 02:51 PM

Good call.
Congrats on 100 posts!

CHUCKSD · #12 04/25/2006, 04:48 PM

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Originally posted by Ben1287
Good call.
Congrats on 100 posts!

Thanks... I have now reached MAGIC LAND

Lunchbucket · #13 04/25/2006, 10:23 PM

i knew it was jsut a matter of time

Lunchbucket

creslin2 · #14 04/26/2006, 01:38 AM

Ooh. and you can post your own custom avatar now! *changes own avatar for fun*

CHUCKSD · #15 04/26/2006, 09:57 AM

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Originally posted by creslin2
Ooh. and you can post your own custom avatar now! *changes own avatar for fun*

lol I kinda like the pepper though

But what fun is magic land if you don't change your avatar

Deacon · #16 04/26/2006, 11:16 AM

Yeah, Lunch, maybe someday you'll post enough to be able to change your avatar.............(checking post count) oh, wait , nevermind.

wow, I get carpel tunnel just thinking about making 11,000 posts.

Lunchbucket · #17 04/26/2006, 09:21 PM

i get to change my avitar??? didn't realize that...thought it was 12,000 posts before i could...guess i can almost stop

Lunchbucket

creslin2 · #18 04/27/2006, 06:44 AM

hm. I change my avatar about every 40 posts or so.....imagine the flood of pics lunch would have...

Lunchbucket · #19 04/27/2006, 07:39 AM

creslin - i noticed that you change alot. i guess i just got one and stuck w/ it. changed about 3000post or more ago. people get used to your avitar and they don't know who you are w/out reading your name.

maybe @ 20,000 posts

Lunchbucket

creslin2 · #20 04/27/2006, 04:27 PM

but there's so many fun icons that I can't choose just one....it's an obsession, maybe. Almost like I can't be represented by my fat cat all the time.

teresav · #21 04/30/2006, 01:25 PM

So are you guys saying the cool thing to do is have an icon next to your name? Man now i feel boring maybe i should work on that.

Teresa

creslin2 · #22 04/30/2006, 03:50 PM

well, I don't know about COOL, but it is *fun*

Ben1287 · #23 05/25/2006, 06:44 PM

BUMP!!

New SPS from grant today!! Forgot the name already though...

Getting MORE shrooms tommorow, Yuma, its gonna rock!

Speaking of shrooms Joe still owes me.

Dakafall · #24 05/26/2006, 08:17 PM

they're fragged and ready to go lol

Ben1287 · #25 05/27/2006, 10:54 PM

Bring them to me... *evil laugh*