January Meeting

[LeoLionFish]

We should probably test our fish urine as well. I think my Tang has been snorting the sand. I dont want any addict fish in my tank. Haha. But seriously Im def in for bringing a water sample. If there is a prize I will just mix up some fresh salt water so I can WIN!! J/K


Travis D.
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[SmyrnaReefer]

i can bring my handheld TDS meter....

 

[Dowtish]

That's a whole lot of testing going on. I think I have 2 and sometimes 3 different test kits for each parameter mentioned by all different companies...not that I think about that, I realize how rediculous that is....I guess you could say im paranoid. :D

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[ToXIc]

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soo... sig worthy.... :angel:

 

[palvyre]

Oops yeah TDS.

 

[mixer911]

I will pick something up from the Critter for the "Ideal Water Contest" winner. Good idea Mitch! You guys better hope I don't show up to have my water tested :kiss:.....

 

[poolkeeper1]

I will pick something up from the Critter for the "Ideal Water Contest" winner. Good idea Mitch! You guys better hope I don't show up to have my water tested :kiss:.....

That may be a hard one to call, As every tank is different and what works for one may not be ideal for another! Maybe a good prize would be some new tests for the worst water that shows up??
Bill

 

[Dowtish]

soo... sig worthy.... :angel:

hardy har har!

 

[SmyrnaReefer]

contest is good, atleast would should have a better turn out than (bring a coral for Mels microscope and look for bugs contest)

so what exactly is good water params, salinity=1.022-1.026, PH=7.8-8.3, ALK=7-11dKH, nitrates=0, amm=0, calc xx-450, potassium=?, Mag=1300-xx.... just some examples ive thrown out there, i believe this is how the contest should work.... for people bringing water samples, they are all tested, if the water sample falls within whatever range is specified for every test, that members name will go into a bucket and we will then draw for a prize. i could be wrong but i do not believe there is a way to say one individual has the best water as everyone runs there system at different levels, for example, some run their Alk at 7.5 DKH and others at 9, which one is better? they both are good.

please throw out other contest options, opinions, addtions, etc..... so we can wrap up how this will work....


Oh Yeah, if you fail any parameters, you will be shunned to the corner for remainder of meeting.... just kidding, your test results will be discussed and you will be sent home with homework on how to correct the issues. then maybe we can re test your water at the feb meeting and see the results....

ok, i think this is my longest (non sale) thread...

 

[mixer911]

Yea, what Jay said!!! I will provide the prize.

 

[poolkeeper1]

contest is good, atleast would should have a better turn out than (bring a coral for Mels microscope and look for bugs contest)

so what exactly is good water params, salinity=1.022-1.026, PH=7.8-8.3, ALK=7-11dKH, nitrates=0, amm=0, calc xx-450, potassium=?, Mag=1300-xx.... just some examples ive thrown out there, i believe this is how the contest should work.... for people bringing water samples, they are all tested, if the water sample falls within whatever range is specified for every test, that members name will go into a bucket and we will then draw for a prize. i could be wrong but i do not believe there is a way to say one individual has the best water as everyone runs there system at different levels, for example, some run their Alk at 7.5 DKH and others at 9, which one is better? they both are good.

please throw out other contest options, opinions, addtions, etc..... so we can wrap up how this will work....


Oh Yeah, if you fail any parameters, you will be shunned to the corner for remainder of meeting.... just kidding, your test results will be discussed and you will be sent home with homework on how to correct the issues. then maybe we can re test your water at the feb meeting and see the results....

ok, i think this is my longest (non sale) thread...

Your Hired, My work is done here, You guys may as well jump in with both feet and by the Swap you will be Pro's
Remember Elections need to be held in Feb or March, You Guys can decide that one....
Bill

 

[Dowtish]

Bill has left the building....

 

[Dowtish]

Yea, what Jay said!!! I will provide the prize.

So you are coming Rick? I thought you had to work?

 

[poolkeeper1]

Bill has left the building....

Going Going Go#####

 

[angrycubano]

I second Jay's idea. Do it as a range of aforementioned parameters and if you are off of the ranges we will dunk you in a tank until you stop kicking....too harsh?

 

[mixer911]

So you are coming Rick? I thought you had to work?

I have to work until 6, so probably not gonna make it. I picked up the meeting prizes tonight, will probably give it to jay or Mitch

 

[Dowtish]

I thought maybe you got the day off for some reason...I was hoping to hit you up on your mag testing skillz:nerd:

 

[mixer911]

Saturdays for me are almost impossible to get off of work. It always is the meetings that are close to home are on Sat too, lol... Speaking of Mag tests. I plan on calling Red Sea to see what they say about the Mag reading we are geting from their test and se what they are using as a standard test base.

 

[poolkeeper1]

Saturdays for me are almost impossible to get off of work. It always is the meetings that are close to home are on Sat too, lol... Speaking of Mag tests. I plan on calling Red Sea to see what they say about the Mag reading we are geting from their test and se what they are using as a standard test base.

As per our conversation i will be awaiting your findings? As i am puzzled to say the least as they are not clear as to what the readings mean.
Bill

 

[rcmike]

I might make it to this one since it is on a Saturday. If I do I my wife and two boys may come with me.