Gotta Pass Along Kudos!

Doc_Polit · 03/23/2012, 03:54 PM

I am in the planning stages for a build of my own but have been a lurker and member of RC for a long time.

First I would like to thank RC staff and admin for running a first class site/forum.

I would also like to acknowledge the wealth of experienced and knowledgeable members that frequent this forum.

As a newbie, I SO appreciate the helpful spirit that seems common among the veterans of this hobby.

Oddly, at one time I considered a Discus tank as opposed to reef. While they can be a challenging species to keep it was the attitude of many (not all) Discus keepers that made me settle on reef after all.

They seemed to think that my lack of knowledge and experience made me no better than gum on the bottom of their shoe.

Reef Central has such a positive, inviting and helpful vibe. It truly is a fantastic site.

Whether you are RC staff, an "old salt" or a newbie like me "Thank You" for your helpful advice and kudos to you all.

seapug · 03/23/2012, 03:56 PM

Nanook · 03/23/2012, 03:57 PM

Thanks for the kind words

It is great to hear from members that Reef Central provides a forum for folks to come and learn, make new friends and eventually help others in their love of this hobby

rl225 · 03/23/2012, 04:04 PM

as a new member, I agree 100%

ken55 · 03/23/2012, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc_Polit

I am in the planning stages for a build of my own but have been a lurker and member of RC for a long time.

First I would like to thank RC staff and admin for running a first class site/forum.

I would also like to acknowledge the wealth of experienced and knowledgeable members that frequent this forum.

As a newbie, I SO appreciate the helpful spirit that seems common among the veterans of this hobby.

Oddly, at one time I considered a Discus tank as opposed to reef. While they can be a challenging species to keep it was the attitude of many (not all) Discus keepers that made me settle on reef after all.

They seemed to think that my lack of knowledge and experience made me no better than gum on the bottom of their shoe.

Reef Central has such a positive, inviting and helpful vibe. It truly is a fantastic site.

Whether you are RC staff, an "old salt" or a newbie like me "Thank You" for your helpful advice and kudos to you all.

+1..... Hah! My first +1.

Doc_Polit · 03/24/2012, 11:47 PM

Bringing back to the top to share with more RC'ers.

Lynxone · 03/25/2012, 12:06 AM

I totally agree. Great site, great mods, great people

Dangerwill · 03/25/2012, 01:34 AM

Big +1 on the helpful

Its so much fun to though, I can't tell you how many times I have got on to a thread like the do it yourself crazy rigs or a cool build thread and before I realize it I have been reading for 2 hours.

rpjaws74 · 03/25/2012, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by lynxone

i totally agree. Great site, great mods, great people

+1

Shiori · 03/25/2012, 11:28 PM

I would have to highly agree. When I first decided that I wanted to be apart of this hobby I searched many forums. While a few of them were good, I liked this one above all others, especially the, ..Intended fish purchases thread, from Sk8r and Steve (I hope I got that right).

Beginning new to this hobby, there is such a wealth of knowledge it can be hard to decipher it all. Having a place to go and get solid answers makes this hobby that much more enjoyable.

Thanks Everyone!

Tschupe · 03/26/2012, 01:52 AM

+1000

Not only are the MODS and random people on here super nice and helpfull.

But the people in my local reef community are the nicest people I've ever met!!!

daplatapus · 03/26/2012, 08:27 AM

Ditto to all the above. Great people on here, great help.

quest4JC · 03/26/2012, 08:30 AM

I agree with OP , thanks RC!

03/23/2012, 03:54 PM	#1
Doc_Polit Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Blackfalds, Alberta, Canada Posts: 139	Gotta Pass Along Kudos! I am in the planning stages for a build of my own but have been a lurker and member of RC for a long time. First I would like to thank RC staff and admin for running a first class site/forum. I would also like to acknowledge the wealth of experienced and knowledgeable members that frequent this forum. As a newbie, I SO appreciate the helpful spirit that seems common among the veterans of this hobby. Oddly, at one time I considered a Discus tank as opposed to reef. While they can be a challenging species to keep it was the attitude of many (not all) Discus keepers that made me settle on reef after all. They seemed to think that my lack of knowledge and experience made me no better than gum on the bottom of their shoe. Reef Central has such a positive, inviting and helpful vibe. It truly is a fantastic site. Whether you are RC staff, an "old salt" or a newbie like me "Thank You" for your helpful advice and kudos to you all. __________________ "In one drop of water are found all the secrets of the oceans." Planning Stage ~~ 105+ Gallon (72"L); Bean Overflow; Looking to keep Softies, LPS, possibly Clams & Less Aggressive Specimens

03/23/2012, 03:56 PM	#2
seapug Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 4980 ft. Posts: 7,954 Blog Entries: 1	__________________ insert clever saying here. Current Tank Info: 200 gallon custom Marineland DD peninsular tank. LPS dominated mixed reef. Previous 90 gallon mixed reef TOTM April 2009.

03/23/2012, 03:57 PM	#3
Nanook Ancient Eskimo Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 41,852 Blog Entries: 11	Thanks for the kind words It is great to hear from members that Reef Central provides a forum for folks to come and learn, make new friends and eventually help others in their love of this hobby __________________ The wind blew, the chit flew, and then they came two by two. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Tank Info: 375g Tanganyikan Tank & 470g mixed reef

03/24/2012, 11:47 PM	#6
Doc_Polit Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Blackfalds, Alberta, Canada Posts: 139	Bringing back to the top to share with more RC'ers. __________________ "In one drop of water are found all the secrets of the oceans." Planning Stage ~~ 105+ Gallon (72"L); Bean Overflow; Looking to keep Softies, LPS, possibly Clams & Less Aggressive Specimens

03/26/2012, 01:52 AM	#11
Tschupe Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: chandler, AZ Posts: 1,144	+1000 Not only are the MODS and random people on here super nice and helpfull. But the people in my local reef community are the nicest people I've ever met!!! __________________ TIM Current Tank Info: 29 biocube. Rkl with alc. mp-10. DIY CREE LEDs. Tunze 9002. 10 gallon with kessil 150 ocean blue

03/23/2012, 04:04 PM	#4
rl225 Fish R Cool M'Kay Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 223	as a new member, I agree 100%

03/25/2012, 12:06 AM	#7
Lynxone Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 251	I totally agree. Great site, great mods, great people

03/25/2012, 01:34 AM	#8
Dangerwill Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gilbert Posts: 743	Big +1 on the helpful Its so much fun to though, I can't tell you how many times I have got on to a thread like the do it yourself crazy rigs or a cool build thread and before I realize it I have been reading for 2 hours.

03/25/2012, 11:28 PM	#10
Shiori Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bremerton, Washington Posts: 47	I would have to highly agree. When I first decided that I wanted to be apart of this hobby I searched many forums. While a few of them were good, I liked this one above all others, especially the, ..Intended fish purchases thread, from Sk8r and Steve (I hope I got that right). Beginning new to this hobby, there is such a wealth of knowledge it can be hard to decipher it all. Having a place to go and get solid answers makes this hobby that much more enjoyable. Thanks Everyone!

03/26/2012, 08:27 AM	#12
daplatapus Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Port Alberni, B.C., Canada Posts: 895	Ditto to all the above. Great people on here, great help. __________________ 130 lbs Tonga LR, GFO and Carbon reactors, Tunze ozmolator ATO, 2- 20 gal QT tanks, Current Tank Info: 80 gal display 48L X 24H X16D, 2 MP-40's, Odyssea 2-250W MH 4-HO T-5 Actinic's, 80 lbs Aragonite sand, 4 - 150W titanium heaters, Reeflo Baracuda return pump, 150gal sump, Filter Guys Reef Miser 6 stage + 1 Dual RO/DI, LifeReef 48" Skimmer

03/26/2012, 08:30 AM	#13
quest4JC Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: West Covina, California Posts: 246	I agree with OP , thanks RC! __________________ Patience is a virtue, see it's not meant to hurt you, but to get you to advance. Current Tank Info: 135 Gallon, Wet Dry filter no bio balls, BM NAC7 skimmer, Tunze Osmolator ATF, 3 inch sand bed, 125 pounds live rock, 2xHydor 1050, 2 Hydor 7 w/wave controller, 1 lonely lunare wrasse