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[Thuan]

These aren't Sunkist, right?

Unfortunately not. See my post pic #13,790

 

[Rennurdoar]

That's the kind that I had in my tank. Keep an eye on it - none of my fish would touch it.

I hadn't seen it anywhere in the tank yet. Until I cleaned the overflow tonight, it came out with some of the Bryopsis and other algae around the top of the overflow. I'll keep an eye out for it too. I know I have a little bubble algae, but not worried about that. My emeralds keep it in check very well. Only place it's visible is on top of my gyres lol

 

[atr]

I hadn't seen it anywhere in the tank yet. Until I cleaned the overflow tonight, it came out with some of the Bryopsis and other algae around the top of the overflow. I'll keep an eye out for it too. I know I have a little bubble algae, but not worried about that. My emeralds keep it in check very well. Only place it's visible is on top of my gyres lol

I love when i see bubble algae pop up in the reef but it never survives when i move it to the macro tank

 

[steveschuerger]

Got home and took some shots in the Nano

 

[CodyBot]

Here is a pictorial of the system. RO/DI reservoir in the garage with pump for water transfer to the saltwater storage and to cycle the saltwater 24/7. The two rolling Brute bins are to collect the refuse water and use it for plants. The black line that looks like it’s coming out of the RO tank actually comes through the wall from Apex to remove saltwater from the DT.

Saltwater reservoir is in a closed behind the DT with a line running to Apex for AWC.

Man, I love when people start plumbing through walls. That's what I did and it warms my heart to see others not afraid to do it!

 

[CodyBot]

You make some really good points! It almost sounds like "free shipping" shouldn't exist at all.

One piece of the puzzle that hasn't been talked about is the "value" of engagement. R2R is a great platform for vendors to attract people into a thread and get them to talk about your product, which ultimately drives revenue. After all, if people are engaged, they are more likely to make purchases. Additionally, higher engagement keeps the thread visible to the R2R audience and draws in new shoppers. Certainly, businesses in other industries spend money to stay relevant and draw in new customers but this cost is usually baked into the cost of the products. This begs the question of why the costs of the games, prizes, and discounts aren't baked into the overall cost of the products so that they don't risk hurting the vendor.

What do you think about the "value" of engagement?

After the gas prices went up and shipping costs got even higher, that's when most companies started dropping free shipping as prizes, and I get it. When you're sending out 100 boxes per sale, that adds up quick, and is probably the biggest pain point for both customers and vendors in this hobby. Yet, it's unavoidable.

The topic you're talking about on value of engagement is an interesting one, which most certainly comes up in the debates between Gregg and myself quite often. I could both support what you're saying and refute it, with both sides having strong, valid arguments. I don't want to go into it too much, but ultimately the decision just comes down to what the vendor wants to do. After all, I might be the one awarding a prize, but I'm not the one giving it. For instance, on Sunday evening someone thanked me for giving out prizes, and it didn't click until the next day that I should have corrected them. Make no mistake, Shane is the one giving out the prizes. I'm just the person facilitating the distribution.

 

[StatelineReefer]

 

[StatelineReefer]

 

[RichWise73]

Good morning!

 

[AKL1950]

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Beautiful. You don’t get to see such clear blue sky like that here in Florida. Always hazy here. If you have 7 miles visibility it’s a good day.

Wish I could show you all pictures of giant thunderstorms like that from 40,000 feet flying above them late in the evening. They look like giant marshmallows with a light bulb in them that flickers on and off. Nature‘s energy on display at its finest. When there is a bunch of them, it’s a beautiful light show.

 

[SBB Corals]

 

[AKL1950]

My hammer just waking up at lights on.

 

[AKL1950]

Watching the news this morning and they showed an areal shot of Los Angeles freeways at 04:30AM. My goodness. I lived in Orange County for a while where the 5 and 405 interstates merged. Could never get away from the constant hum of the highways. Much nicer here where more people run around in golf carts than cars. A quieter life.

 

[Joe462]

Watching the news this morning and they showed an areal shot of Los Angeles freeways at 04:30AM. My goodness. I lived in Orange County for a while where the 5 and 405 interstates merged. Could never get away from the constant hum of the highways. Much nicer here where more people run around in golf carts than cars. A quieter life.

Thats why i live out in the woods. Other than the occasional loud redneck diesel or the neighbors atvs all i hear is the birds

 

[Rennurdoar]

Good morning all you beautiful people! I hope you all have a excellent day! I have a new ICP on the way, so hopefully send it out next week!

 

[woodyarmadillo]

Thats why i live out in the woods. Other than the occasional loud redneck diesel or the neighbors atvs all i hear is the birds

Shut up stupid birds! I’m trying to listen to the beautiful hum of the highway!

 

[AKL1950]

Shut up stupid birds! I’m trying to listen to the beautiful hum of the highway!

Right. I grew up on a farm outside a small town just south of you. Cleburne. Get up in the morning and hear nothing but bull frogs, morning doves and an occasional coyote howling in the distance. That was the good life.

 

[robanister]

Right. I grew up on a farm outside a small town just south of you. Cleburne. Get up in the morning and hear nothing but bull frogs, morning doves and an occasional coyote howling in the distance. That was the good life.

I have a fox that cackles every morning.

 

[woodyarmadillo]

I have a fox that cackles every morning.

 

[billyocean]

I have a fox that cackles every morning.

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