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[OrchidMiss]

 

[RiptideAquaculture]

 

[steveschuerger]

 

[Mschmidt]

Good Morning!

It's all good! @Mschmidt is a great guy and deserves to win!

and I go to bed earlier than the guessing ended, so you had plenty of chances without me at my phone. just you and Greg, maybe Ryan battling it out.

The wood is categorized as a board if its width is less than 2+1⁄2 in (64 mm), and its thickness is less than 1+1⁄2 in (38 mm).

planks are usually more than 1+1⁄2 in (38 mm) thick, and are generally wider than 2+1⁄2 in (64 mm)

It'd be kinda weird if we called it a plank walk though... We'd all walk the plank whenever we went shopping on the Boardwalk?

this seems to have run it's course, but was the conclusion that a board is more finished and the plank is rough hewn? or was size still a factor?

 

[tbrown]

This seems to have run it's course, but was the conclusion that a board is more finished and the plank is rough hewn? or was size still a factor?

Yes.

 

[tbrown]

I wonder if our board/plank discussion yesterday counted as meaningful posts? Maybe we can initiate another riveting discussion today?

Speaking of rivets, why is it so close to Rivers but completely different? It's crazy how 1 or 2 letters can completely change the meaning of a word. Season and See Son?

I blame @billyocean

 

[Mschmidt]

Yes.

Yes to which?

 

[billyocean]

I wonder if our board/plank discussion yesterday counted as meaningful posts? Maybe we can initiate another riveting discussion today?

Speaking of rivets, why is it so close to Rivers but completely different? It's crazy how 1 or 2 letters can completely change the meaning of a word. Season and See Son?

I blame @billyocean

Frogs love rivets...they won't shut up about them

 

[tbrown]

Yes to which?

Both, I think. Maybe?

You know who we need?

@BroccoliFarmer we need some meaningful conversation starters over here. Your conversations are always fun.

 

[Mschmidt]

What about an on theme one? When setting up a frag tank, what is the value of using a tank over plywood on 3 sides with a viewing panel?

 

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What about an on theme one? When setting up a frag tank, what is the value of using a tank over plywood on 3 sides with a viewing panel?

That would definitely eliminate a lot of light bleed from outside sources and help keep the light inside for higher par especially if the inside of the plywood were painted white.

 

[RiptideAquaculture]

LOL you all are funny! as for the meaningful posts question. I think this is very important info so of course its counts

 

[Mschmidt]

That would definitely eliminate a lot of light bleed from outside sources and help keep the light inside for higher par especially if the inside of the plywood were painted white.

In addition, it would save cost of buying the tank and you could get the exact dimensions you wanted. a "used needs reseal" 60 lowboy could make 4 frag tanks with the sides. a depth of 3 feet allows a 2 foot light defuser with room on the sides for fish to swim around...

haven't spent any time thinking about this, none at all. nope, not one minute.

 

[billyocean]

Or..you could just buy the tank and call it a day. It a about the cheapest part of the hobby. Time, material, labor cost are more than what the tank costs for me.

 

[RiptideAquaculture]

Good news everyone! We have a winner for our Reeftober Fest Scavenger hunt Prize!

The random # generator has picked #22 the winner of the $50 Gift Card is ................

@Gtinnel

 

[RiptideAquaculture]

The trivia winners will be announces soon

 

[tbrown]

In addition, it would save cost of buying the tank and you could get the exact dimensions you wanted. a "used needs reseal" 60 lowboy could make 4 frag tanks with the sides. a depth of 3 feet allows a 2 foot light defuser with room on the sides for fish to swim around...

haven't spent any time thinking about this, none at all. nope, not one minute.

Ohhhhh.... You're talking about physically building the tank with plywood sides and bottom and only glass or acrylic front.

You'd need to consider what coating to use on the inside. I have looked into it previously and there is a marine boat coating that was supposed to be reef tank safe. Another consideration for an extra barrier of protection could be fiberglass on the plywood prior to sealing? Also a consideration is the lack of a smooth surface. More bumpiness makes it easier for algae to attach and harder for us to remove.

 

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Good news everyone! We have a winner for our Reeftober Fest Scavenger hunt Prize!

The random # generator has picked #22 the winner of the $50 Gift Card is ................

@Gtinnel

Yay for Greg!!!!!! Go @Gtinnel , it's not your birthday!

 

[tbrown]

Or..you could just buy the tank and call it a day. It a about the cheapest part of the hobby. Time, material, labor cost are more than what the tank costs for me.

+1 to this probably.

 

[steveschuerger]

Nah, Wikipedia. It must be true! Wikipedia and Facebook are the only trustworthy sites on the interwebs.

What about Tik Tok? After all it’s where people can learn to cook chicken with NyQuil. Even better than chicken soup for colds . I swear.