"Well I did it"

New2Reef · 03-17-2004, 11:39 AM

As in the title "I did it"

. I recently put up a post regarding a 125 gal tank my LFS had for sale, if your interested it's called 125 gal.
My wife and I discussed it for some time and decided to go for it. We'll be setting up everything on Sat & Sun and having a great time doing it also,this is our time spent togather as we work seperate shifts and spend time togater on weekends only.

I was kind of surprised at the very small responce to my last post about the purchase,I thought there would have been a greater amount of replys and info for the new peeps in the hobby, but there was nothing I'd expected. The thought of forums being helpful must have past me by somewhere.

Well as for now and in the future I'll just have to seek and put all my trust into my LFS. And not some internet provided forum.

Phil5613 · 03-17-2004, 11:56 AM

Congrats on your new purchase! It's nice to see your wife likes the tank and enjoys spending the time over the week end.
I am confused by the attitude though, what were you expecting? I thought Omar gave his opinion nicely and to be honest your comments in this posts are hurtful to a really nice guy. I have not had alot of time in the last few weeks and look at the posts, I haven't had many in any topic. I guess you wanted to be talked out of the purchase or what? As far as advice from a lfs go for it I support good lfs in my area and don't buy online for this reason. I don't want to see the lfs go away. I believe you have been answered on other posts promptly and politely so if you are unsatisfied now by all means move on you have not paid to be here and no one is paying you to be here so whats the loss? I like this site for it's lack of arrogance/ignorance and the patiance many memebers and moderaters have. If your opinion is different by all means go. I like many others here have posted things that didn't get the response I thought it would on the same hand I have seen posts that just take off and everyone chimes in thats called life. Any way congrats on the tank and good luck.

reefman_MC · 03-17-2004, 12:31 PM

I agree with phil.

03-17-2004, 01:09 PM

Is this the typical sibling syndrome where one child whats more attention?
I must admit I have been busy also. I saw the post but thought it was to much money but I would have to see it first before saying anything.
Hope your feeling are not hurt to bad.
Dave

New2Reef · 03-17-2004, 01:47 PM

lol @ typical sibling sydrome, wow...strike up a little sarcasim and attenion galore,I see if you're in the loop here then you're not in at all,kind of reminds me high school with all it's little clicks. But then I've been out of that for over 30 years.
And as for too much money,I'd love to smoke what your smoking,the light alone is 1K, then add 125lbs of LR,
Sand,LS, a RedSea Berlin Skimmer, 2 heaters, 2 Maxi Jet 1200's a Mag7 return pump, 2600 pump, 30gal sump,WaveMaster Pro, Kent Marine RO,plus tank and stand. Too Much Money? Tank,light,rock and sand is that. What do you pay for LR a lb?
Advice from here I must have made a mistake.
Sorry to All Whom have really helped me in the short past.
N2R

reefman_MC · 03-17-2004, 05:15 PM

I pay around 5-6$ a pound.

Craig Manoukian · 03-17-2004, 09:39 PM

Well I did a search for 125 gal. and just got this thread. I'm not sure if the comments above were made in jest or not, but if you have any concerns New2Reef, please PM me and let's keep the discussion more reef related here.

As was pointed out, there are 40 responses to another thread of yours. I'm certain there are no cliques and your other thread just might have been missed or the response determined to be sufficient as to not require further discussion. Please include a link to the thread you are referring to.

If you have any specific questions regarding your purchase let me know. Thanks!

03-18-2004, 01:55 AM

[quote author=New2Reef link=board=General;num=1079559541;start=0#4 date=03/17/04 at 15:47:00]lol @ typical sibling syndrome, wow...strike up a little sarcasim and attention galore,I see if you're in the loop here then you're not in at all,kind of reminds me high school with all it's little clicks. But then I've been out of that for over 30 years.
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Craig- http://www.3reef.com/cgi-bin/yabb/Ya...num=1079310084

N2S I did say I would have to see this setup. Sounds like you have a bone to pick and anyone who does comment will be blasted. I do think alittle decaf will help ya out alittle. &quot

on't worry be happy"

the sibling thing was a joke take it with a grain of salt it was nothing. In the LOOP! now thats a funny one.

If you thought this was a good setup already then why post questions about it? If it is great in your mind it really does not matter what anyone else thinks anyway! Right?
Stick around if you like but don't get all ruffled up if someone does not post to your questions. If needing an answer quick PM one of us.

03-18-2004, 01:55 AM

I think you need some Karma

Jason McKenzie · 03-18-2004, 04:20 AM

Hey N2S, Congrats on the new tank.
as many, I'm sure, I don't have experience buying a 125G set up. Hence no posted reply.
I say Chill out. No one is obligated to post here. If you didn't get the response you had hoped for so what.
There are other ways to get the information you are looking for. You could have done your own research. Checked out on line stores to see what the same equipment was selling for. Go to other LFS and price compare.
I have felt what you are feeling, when a post gets little to no response, but sometime that just happens. there are no Reef Gods that have all the answers that is why I have 10-15 reef books in my library. And Really who is to say 2 grand is a good deal with out seeing the tank.

As most, I an a little confused at your post. You have just started a wonderful new 125G tank, that you and your wife will spend years enjoying it but you decided to piss off one of your resources of information that may help you out in the long run

Congratulations again, and have fun this week end with the set up. Look forward to seeing picture of the tank

Jason