here we go again, randys quiz round 2

Michael · 01/13/2009, 06:31 AM

this is a stinker, many guys have already taken this and failed miserably, it usually comes around 2-3 times a year, ive done this test 3 times and still only make apprentice, i know last time it was done 3 or 4 guys got into the 70% range, so lets see how much youve learned

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-01/rhf/index.php

bet most of you dont get beyond apprentice, and apart from a select few most wont even get to apprentice

dwd5813 · 01/13/2009, 07:00 AM

Your score...

40 %
Apprentice Reef Chemist

there's a reason i'm taking chemistry this semester

Michael · 01/13/2009, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dwd5813
Your score...

40 %
Apprentice Reef Chemist

there's a reason i'm taking chemistry this semester

well done, and if thats the first time you have taken it then even more impressive, i think i had 29 the first time

dwd5813 · 01/13/2009, 07:10 AM

its the first time i've gone all the way through, actually taking time to consider and answer each question. i admit to flat out guessing on a few.

Michael · 01/13/2009, 07:12 AM

i know what you mean, im not saying its tough but i had to look in the dictionary first to work out what randy was actually asking

Whys · 01/13/2009, 08:12 AM

46% - Apprentice.

I attribute 6% to finding answers in the other questions.

mbell09 · 01/13/2009, 08:23 AM

Sadly I am only A NOVICE but then again this is my first tank (salt) ever and only learned what i read off reef central and was my first quiz so I guess I have learned something and will continue to learn everyday good luck all !!!!

surge19us · 01/13/2009, 02:29 PM

I guessed luckily on several, but I do read a lot of Randy's stuff, so something must have stuck. 60% Never had chemistry in high school or college.

bowhunt10 · 01/13/2009, 07:32 PM

I didn't even read most of the questions. Just answered in the usual random cadbabdabacad format. Got a 44%. Not bad for random chance with 4 possibilities.

Skinnysloth · 01/13/2009, 08:24 PM

Ahhhh, organic chemistry flash backs! lol

SaltyDr · 01/13/2009, 09:27 PM

52%. Not too bad. That was a HARD test, though. Very good info. Thanks.

buccard · 01/13/2009, 10:05 PM

I got-42% and a headache.

Dano999 · 01/13/2009, 10:25 PM

46 %
Apprentice Reef Chemist

I figure if you guess at every answer you should get 25%.

bustedbikes · 01/13/2009, 10:35 PM

whats before heaven's sake?

A.T.T.R · 01/13/2009, 11:22 PM

48 percent randomly did the last 15 questions tho. ill look at those tommorrow and actualy take it lol

Michael · 01/14/2009, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bustedbikes
whats before heaven's sake?

Playa-1 · 01/14/2009, 12:47 AM

Apprentice level on my first shot. I got 48%

. I woulda done better but I didn't feel like cross referencing conversion charts, so, I made some wild guesses to move on to the next question a few times.

ereikes · 01/14/2009, 12:50 AM

52 %
Apprentice Reef Chemist

Kind of cheating as I know a lot of the non reef specific physics and basic chemistry questions for other reasons....

Michael · 01/14/2009, 06:51 AM

good score playa, 48% first time round is good,a lot better than i did first time, and ereikes, well very good, not many guys on this forum can break 50% first time around

Whys · 01/14/2009, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Playa-1
Apprentice level on my first shot. I got 48% :D. I woulda done better but I didn't feel like cross referencing conversion charts, so, I made some wild guesses to move on to the next question a few times.

Don't fret Playa, we know you got mad skillz. ;)

Whys · 01/14/2009, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bustedbikes
whats before heaven's sake?

A dark void. ;)

paraletho · 01/14/2009, 11:58 PM

Apprentice level 48% My dad was a a Phd Organic chemist I should know this stuff through osmosis. I'll just ask Randy or Tom its a lot easier.

MotherFish · 01/15/2009, 12:17 AM

Apprentice 54%.... thank god for basic math questions, a calculator, and that the rest were multiple choice... I would've probably scored a 40% or less without them.

I never realized how little I know about reef chemistry.
I need to start hanging out over in the chemistry forum more.

Michael · 01/15/2009, 01:15 AM

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Originally posted by MotherFish

I need to start hanging out over in the chemistry forum more.

well take a dictionary when you do, the guys on there are brilliant at reef chemistry, problem is ive no idea what the big words mean

lenny8671 · 01/15/2009, 06:55 AM

32% DOOH!!!!!!!

01/13/2009, 06:31 AM	#1
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	here we go again, randys quiz round 2 this is a stinker, many guys have already taken this and failed miserably, it usually comes around 2-3 times a year, ive done this test 3 times and still only make apprentice, i know last time it was done 3 or 4 guys got into the 70% range, so lets see how much youve learned http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-01/rhf/index.php bet most of you dont get beyond apprentice, and apart from a select few most wont even get to apprentice __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

01/13/2009, 07:00 AM	#2
dwd5813 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: 813 Posts: 2,827	Your score... 40 % Apprentice Reef Chemist there's a reason i'm taking chemistry this semester __________________ order some golf shoes, otherwise we'll never get out of this place alive. what can i say? in dog beers, i have only had one. - dublo8 Current Tank Info: 40B aiptasia farm

01/13/2009, 07:10 AM	#4
dwd5813 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: 813 Posts: 2,827	its the first time i've gone all the way through, actually taking time to consider and answer each question. i admit to flat out guessing on a few. __________________ order some golf shoes, otherwise we'll never get out of this place alive. what can i say? in dog beers, i have only had one. - dublo8 Current Tank Info: 40B aiptasia farm

01/13/2009, 07:12 AM	#5
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	i know what you mean, im not saying its tough but i had to look in the dictionary first to work out what randy was actually asking __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

01/13/2009, 08:23 AM	#7
mbell09 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: rochester ny Posts: 339	Sadly I am only A NOVICE but then again this is my first tank (salt) ever and only learned what i read off reef central and was my first quiz so I guess I have learned something and will continue to learn everyday good luck all !!!! __________________ ask a quetion be dumb for five min. ask no questions be dumb for life Current Tank Info: standard 55 gal tank

01/13/2009, 08:12 AM	#6
Whys Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,263	46% - Apprentice. I attribute 6% to finding answers in the other questions.

01/13/2009, 02:29 PM	#8
surge19us Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Willard, Oh Posts: 656	I guessed luckily on several, but I do read a lot of Randy's stuff, so something must have stuck. 60% Never had chemistry in high school or college. __________________ Sean Current Tank Info: 120 gal 30 gal sump/fuge, ATB Econo 840 skimmer, 2 Vortech MP40w, AC Jr., 2-250watt MH 20K Radiums, Lumen Max 2 reflectors, 2 tek T5 retro actinic, Prime chiller, ATO/kalk reactor, drews dosers on two part.

01/13/2009, 07:32 PM	#9
bowhunt10 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 5	I didn't even read most of the questions. Just answered in the usual random cadbabdabacad format. Got a 44%. Not bad for random chance with 4 possibilities.

01/13/2009, 08:24 PM	#10
Skinnysloth Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: La Habra, CA Posts: 252	Ahhhh, organic chemistry flash backs! lol

01/13/2009, 09:27 PM	#11
SaltyDr Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 1,191	52%. Not too bad. That was a HARD test, though. Very good info. Thanks.

01/13/2009, 10:05 PM	#12
buccard Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 970	I got-42% and a headache. __________________ Roger Save a fish, click on the red house. Current Tank Info: 90 Gallon-mixed reef

01/13/2009, 10:25 PM	#13
Dano999 Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 640	46 % Apprentice Reef Chemist I figure if you guess at every answer you should get 25%. __________________ Dano The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources. Current Tank Info: 90g, 35 gal Sump/Fuge, IceCap VHO T-5, Reef Octopus Extreme 160, Dual Vortech MP40Ws

01/13/2009, 10:35 PM	#14
bustedbikes Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Glendale,Ca Posts: 231	whats before heaven's sake? __________________ mike Current Tank Info: 60 acrylic,Mh 400watts20k,220watt vho actinics,sump,skimmer,flow,live rock ,acro's

01/13/2009, 11:22 PM	#15
A.T.T.R Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ft lauderdale Posts: 2,729	48 percent randomly did the last 15 questions tho. ill look at those tommorrow and actualy take it lol __________________ Chris Addicted to the Reef- Current Tank Info: Starting a 20g

01/14/2009, 12:47 AM	#17
Playa-1 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 7,497	Apprentice level on my first shot. I got 48% . I woulda done better but I didn't feel like cross referencing conversion charts, so, I made some wild guesses to move on to the next question a few times.

01/14/2009, 12:50 AM	#18
ereikes Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 16	52 % Apprentice Reef Chemist Kind of cheating as I know a lot of the non reef specific physics and basic chemistry questions for other reasons....

01/14/2009, 06:51 AM	#19
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	good score playa, 48% first time round is good,a lot better than i did first time, and ereikes, well very good, not many guys on this forum can break 50% first time around __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

01/14/2009, 11:58 PM	#22
paraletho Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sabine Pass TX Posts: 433	Apprentice level 48% My dad was a a Phd Organic chemist I should know this stuff through osmosis. I'll just ask Randy or Tom its a lot easier. __________________ There is no better feeling in the world than waking up in the morning and knowing you're doing what you were born to do. It's your life just do it Current Tank Info: 32month old 58 gallon (GBTA,Mushrooms,Dendros,Ricordea,Red Planet,Lobo, Open Brain,10" Torch,Hammer/Frogspawn Xbreed, Mated Pair Ocellaris, Powder Blue ,CB shrimp, assorted cleanup crew) mag 9, 6x39 T5 ATI; 21 mth old 125 gal SPS 50 gal sump/refugium

01/15/2009, 12:17 AM	#23
MotherFish Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 208	Apprentice 54%.... thank god for basic math questions, a calculator, and that the rest were multiple choice... I would've probably scored a 40% or less without them. I never realized how little I know about reef chemistry. I need to start hanging out over in the chemistry forum more.

01/15/2009, 06:55 AM	#25
lenny8671 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: hartlepool U.K Posts: 342	32% DOOH!!!!!!!