S/He Who Dies With The Most R2R Badges Wins?

[MnFish1]

I couldn't help but noticed that @vetteguy53081 has nearly 20 R2R badges?@#$ At some point, do you plan to frag your badges? I've been very diligent but having a terrible time getting them to grow.

What is everyone's secret?

He deserves every badge!! - For you - I would recommend increasing alkalinity

 

[bakbay]

He deserves every badge!! - For you - I would recommend increasing alkalinity

Can't seem to keep up with the Joneses though. My Alk is almost at 9dKH and I'm afraid going higher might RTN my badges - gonna suck when these babies turn all white overnight! I'm playing it safe for now.

 

[Nonya]

Can't seem to keep up with the Joneses though. My Alk is almost at 9dKH and I'm afraid going higher might RTN my badges - gonna suck when these babies turn all white overnight! I'm playing it safe for now.

You don't want the RTN badge.

 

[Kristopher Conlin]

I have been a partner member for two years so i have two badges for that.

I got an excellence award right after I wrote a pretty in depth and lengthy thread on my experience breeding clownfish. That award also came with the supporting member badge for a year.

The hospitality award is from greeting new members to the forum(you can subscribe to the tag and get notified when a new member makes a hello thread)

The animated Reef2Reef badge that looks like a florescent sign was for buying a limited Reef2Reef logo light made by Adaptive Reef a few months ago(that's one of my favorites badges. The logo light is amazing too!)

Secret Santa is for taking part in the annual secret Santa here in Reef2Reef.

The blue badges are local clubs. Living in Michigan I have the midwest reefer and MASSM marine aquarium society of Southeast Michigan. You can check the local clubs and see if you have any you can join as well!

Hope this helps!

 

[JoJosReef]

Can't seem to keep up with the Joneses though. My Alk is almost at 9dKH and I'm afraid going higher might RTN my badges - gonna suck when these babies turn all white overnight! I'm playing it safe for now.

where is your build thread badge? I see your showcase badge! And we know you have a build thread!

 

[bakbay]

How did you get the secret santa badge? I received my gift and sent their gift but I don't have the badge.

It’s a “secret”. Shhhhh

 

[Reefer Matt]

You've been very supportive & helpful, Matt! R2R is very fortunate to have you...

Thanks. I think I am more of a novelty though, and not to be taken too seriously in comparison to the pros here. I will never be an expert, but will always try to help. IMO @vetteguy53081 is one of those experts.

 

[bakbay]

where is your build thread badge? I see your showcase badge! And we know you have a build thread!

lol - I got 3 build threads going. I’ve been busy with the nem&frag tank atm. Yes, I got issues!

Build Thread - My 150g Cube Journey

Hello all - just sharing my journey as a fellow "reef addict". I've had many tanks over the years but so far, my latest 150g (combined water volume) is my pride & joy. Tank: 36" x 36" x 24", 3/4" low-iron glass on 3 sides, euro-braced bottom Sump: 20g glass with 3 compartments: filter media...

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Build Thread - Super Lazy Reefer 250

This build thread is to document my laziness (pls don’t tell my wife) and to prove to myself that I can have a successful reef with minimal effort. I’ve put this together using gear from the previouss build. Since this tank is located in the garage, I would like to minimize the maintenance...

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Large Build - Oceanic 175g Bowfront + 25g Frag Tank

Summer project - this thread is pretty much a work-in-progress all summer long. This tank has been sitting dry in the garage/gym for more than 7 years. Upon further inspection, all the seams appeared to be in great shape so heck — I’ve cleaned it up and plumbed it! 8 hours later, here we go…I’m...

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[bakbay]

Thanks. I think I am more of a novelty though, and not to be taken too seriously in comparison to the pros here. I will never be an expert, but will always try to help. IMO @vetteguy53081 is one of those experts.

I’ve been in the hobby for a long time and will never be an expert! I have a lot of respect for folks like yourself, FishMedic crew, Rev, Randy, and many others! Having said that — I think that each one of us can help by sharing our experiences that will advance this hobby.

 

[Stang67]

Please don't get me started on why a certain someone (@fishguy242) still does not have his much deserved Firebug badge.

 

[AKReefing]

Living in Michigan I have the midwest reefer and MASSM marine aquarium society of Southeast Michigan. You can check the local clubs and see if you have any you can join as well!

There are no reefing groups in my area (central Alaska), and I doubt there are any in the entire state.

 

[AKReefing]

I’ve been in the hobby for a long time and will never be an expert! I have a lot of respect for folks like yourself, FishMedic crew, Rev, Randy, and many others! Having said that — I think that each one of us can help by sharing our experiences that will advance this hobby.

Having watched a number of ReefBum YT videos, it's clear that there are no all-around experts in the hobby, just survivors.

 

[gbroadbridge]

I couldn't help but noticed that @vetteguy53081 has nearly 20 R2R badges?@#$ At some point, do you plan to frag your badges? I've been very diligent but having a terrible time getting them to grow.

What is everyone's secret?

I pay no attention to them at all.

 

[MnFish1]

There are no reefing groups in my area (central Alaska), and I doubt there are any in the entire state.

If I were you I would start one - I'm not sure there is a requirement for how many members. . PS how do you stand it. ?

 

[bakbay]

Having watched a number of ReefBum YT videos, it's clear that there are no all-around experts in the hobby, just survivors.

From my experience, there are many ways to reefing; however, some are more successful than others. To me, that makes them “experts” - the ability to reproduce their success, recover from failures, and disease diagnostics, quarantining and treatment.

 

[bakbay]

If I were you I would start one - I'm not sure there is a requirement for how many members. . PS how do you stand it. ?

I heard that Alaska gives you tax breaks and monetary compensation for living there. So do the same —give people frags as memberships?

 

[Nonya]

From my experience, there are many ways to reefing; however, some are more successful than others. To me, that makes them “experts” - the ability to reproduce their success, recover from failures, and disease diagnostics, quarantining and treatment.

Again...survivors.

 

[KrisReef]

I just participate as much as I can. I also support R2R financially by getting the partner membership and such. But the dark blue ones are mostly just from joining user groups. But they don’t make anyone more or less important. There are green “expert” badges too for experts in the industry.

You have wayyyyy to many badges to get involve in our conversation here. You sir, are one of the envious problem makers, so face it>

By the way, I am worried that you had to seek medical attention for Palytoxin exposure. Take it easy and get well! You have enough badges already.

 

[Nonya]

I heard that Alaska gives you tax breaks and monetary compensation for living there. So do the same —give people frags as memberships?

We do get a dividend from the Permanent Fund every year (sometimes reduced by the government using shady techniques).
Tax breaks? Well, there's no state income tax, but everybody has to pay property tax.
We pay another tax here. It's called the cost of shipping. There are also a lot of shippers who refuse to deliver to Alaska.

 

[Nonya]

You have wayyyyy to many badges to get involve in our conversation here. You sir, are one of the envious problem makers, so face it>

By the way, I am worried that you had to seek medical attention for Palytoxin exposure. Take it easy and get well! You have enough badges already.

There was a case of a family and their pets exposed to airborne palytoxins in Anchorage 10 years ago: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6431a4.htm