I just downloaded all 36 Podcasts (35 as #24 seems to be missing) and have listened to a couple already. I have about an hour and a half commute each day so I should be able to go through these pretty quickly on my MP3 player. I look forward to learning a lot more as I still consider myself quite the beginner. I have a lot to learn and I am looking to use every avenue of information to my benefit. I have been reading a lot of printed material as well as a lot online. Now I can continue to learn while I am driving. Thanks a lot for thinking of this wonderful idea.

Peace,
INKMAN

Welcome to the board Inkman!

I've had my reef tank for just over 6 months, and when I found the podcast I was so happy. Reading posts in forums is nice, but I really like Rob's podcast where you can listen to a show....and being able to listen to it during a drive is such a plus!

I'm sure Rob can find and fix #24 for ya once he sees your post.

Inkman, welcome to the show, and to the board... :)

regarding episode 24. it should be published in the feed.
i have checked and i se it there, if you still do not see it in the feed let me know and we can continue to troubleshoot the issue

Welcome to the greatest place in town!

I love it here. I am also new to the hobby. Talkingreef has taught me loads! Don't be afraid to ask lots of questions!

welcome inkdude!!

Welcome to TR!!!

Welcome to TR Inkman ;)

Thanks to all. I have already gone through the first 4 podcasts in my commute today. Learning some good things there. I will post a thread about my setup in the appropriate forum later. Looks like a pretty nice community here. Looking forward to learning a lot from everyone.

Peace,
INKMAN

Welcome INKMAN!!! Hope you enjoy your stay. I absolutely love these guys!

But, most importantly, are you a PC or Mac user?! just kidding...

Welcome INKMAN!!! Hope you enjoy your stay. I absolutely love these guys!

But, most importantly, are you a PC or Mac user?! just kidding...

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_12_6.gif

Here's another one: Are you for smileys or against them?? :mrgreen:

Looks like a pretty nice community here. Looking forward to learning a lot from everyone.


We have a lot of fun with everything... It is a GRRRRRRRRRRRREAT COMMUNITY, as Rob put it.:)

Ahhh......Mac or PC?

I used to be a Mac guy (10 years) but switched to PC a couple years ago. I was Mac from being in Graphic Arts.

As for Smileys..................I am not going to start off by making any enemies.

Peace,
INKMAN

Ahhh......Mac or PC?

I used to be a Mac guy (10 years) but switched to PC a couple years ago. I was Mac from being in Graphic Arts.

As for Smileys..................I am not going to start off by making any enemies.

Peace,
INKMAN

its ok inkman...
i am a mac guy, and find continual use of multiple smiley annoying.. (yea, you all can beat me later...lol) but still sometimes cute when used right.. (not on every post ... GWEN...)

Yes, welcome to the site.. and now to the community.. sit back have fun, and learn everything you want.. we all have a good time here (as im sure you can see)

Welcome INKMAN!

its ok inkman...
i am a mac guy, and find continual use of multiple smiley annoying.. (yea, you all can beat me later...lol) but still sometimes cute when used right.. (not on every post ... GWEN...)


but Rob............. :(

You know you love ur smiley girls http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/15/15_9_14.gif

Am I supposed to be thinking that something is directed at me here?? :-)

no.. its ok.. we are here to have fun.. and the smilies are fun.. so i will shut up..

*sitting down now*

Am I supposed to be thinking that something is directed at me here?? :-)


yup *nods* you're my smiley sidekick!! anyone else wanna join?? ;)

If I can be sandwiched betwixt the two smiley reefbabes...I'll join :D :D :D

oh goodness Dave!! http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/29/29_2_4.gif
I gotta be like Rob on this: "no comment" :D

oh goodness Dave!! http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/29/29_2_4.gif
I gotta be like Rob on this: "no comment" :D

Guess, now Dave is on the "No Frags for you" list:D

Dave is on a lot of lists :) I just got "into it" with someone on Dr. Marini's board too...why do I get involved! *sigh*

I didn't say you were in trouble, I just said "no comment" ;)
So what were you getting into it about on other boards? You really cheat on TR big time- I only cheat with one other board, but you on the other hand.... naughty-naughty :D

LMAO... I've been on more boards than I have been on the soils of various states! Some of which have already died a cyber death (Like Reef Freaks)

Remember, I work (16 years now) at BBN Technologies, one of the founding groups of "ARPANET" the original internet...before it was turned over to us by Uncle Sam. You can search for my name and well...the word "Basil" for instance, and find usenet posts from me dating back to the 80's.

I don't cheat :) I just have a bunch of e-research sites that I visit. One thing you'll find about David is that I'm a friend to all...until I get burned once. I really do visit just about ANY marine related board...and use the same handle everywhere I go. But TR is the ONLY place that took me in as "Staff". The others didn't have the intestinal fortitude to do so...probably because I push the limits in the hobby often.

In this case, I was replying to a seahorse post on Marine Depot's forums. A simple discussion about tank height and how one member felt that the 3X the length of the seahorse was not needed. My reply was a little harsh, but I am soo done with the topic.... My Reply:

<fredfish (2/18/2006)I like the common response to people asking about seahorse setups...."The tankhight must be 3x thelength of the horse species you plan to keep"...The only reson for this is that someone figured out sehorses need this space to complete their mating ritual.>

Fred,

I'd love to discuss this one with you at GREAT lengths [BigGrin] I'm one of those folks who says 'taller is better' for seahorses no matter what. If you aren't going to breed, get a couple of females. Problem solved.

Think of it outside "aquaria". We know that "optimal" temperature is needed for the development of spermatozoa in homo sapien. (4 to 5 degrees lower than normal body temp). With that said, and given the fact that I'm only 38 and my boy is just 10, and I DON'T want to be a grandparent just yet [Wink] Do I put my son "on ice" for now? It is just a whopping 10 degrees F in New England today. Shall I put him outside?

No; ultimately we MUST create "optimal" environments for ALL of our charges, whether it be our own children or the marine species we've been entrusted with. If you have no desire to replicate the proper conditions for any living creature, leave it to someone else.

If you know just a little about "Hippocampus", you may know that most have a distinct pattern of activity (leaving mating rituals aside) where they cover a water column in a vertical pattern day in and day out. They rise and fall as if outlining a mountain chain. They do NOT simply swim in a horizontal manner. With that said, it is OUR RESPONSIBILITY to provide them with as much 'head room' as possible. Failure to do so would, in my opinion, cause them much distress.

This was in NO way a 'slam' aimed at you, personally. I too am tired of misinformation. In this case, providing the proper quarters for seahorses includes not only water flow, temperature, etc. but tank height. It's just the "right thing" to do.

FWIW, I've had successful 'egg transfers' from my female H. Reidis to their mates in tanks that are considered "too short". In one case, I had one pair in a temporary tank (10 gallon), while I resolved an "issue" in the display. In the couple hours they were in there, they mated.

Dave

how could he possibly have taken offense to that?

how could he possibly have taken offense to that?
geez... thats exactly what i was thinking...
i found it to be very polite, and conversational, NOT confrontational

Good... :D it's as ugly as I get... and after literally speaking of human reproduction... and posting..I realized.. Oh boy.. I'm on like Steven's forum (I think it was his) and I'm being a jerk!

Dave