last weeks rant

[poppin_fresh]

I think what SOME people forget is that TR live is just another method (among many methods) for hobbyist's to share information. It is simply another way for people interact and learn from others in a totally new format. I seriously doubt that Rob ever intended it to be the bible on marine aquarium keeping.

"First, none of you who do the Podcast are experts in reefkeeping or marine aquarium husbandry. Much of the "information" you impart is not correct."- Marlene

I take exception to this comment. TRL is about hobbyist's helping hobbyists, none of us claimed to be experts... only hobbyists. I think the combined experience the crew has more than qualifies it to attempt to help people who may not have as much time into the hobby.Unfortunately, there are not nearly enough "experts" and the ones that are, certainly dont have the time to answer the same basic questions a million times. That is where we intermediate and advanced hobbyists can share our experiences and help out.

If you really have 30 years in the biz, you should think about joining in on TRL. By stating the information is bad, but not stepping up, how are YOU helping anyone? I dont have a problem being told I'm wrong, but at least tell me why. I personally would love to get ideas from someone with that much time and experience.

[CarmieJo]

There is also the fact that often there is not a single right answer. I can tell you that if you want to eliminate ich from your reef you need to let the tank lie fallow for 6 weeks. Now, the length of time it takes to go through the different stages of the parasite's life are variable. So, if it goes through all the stages at the fastest rate you will have no viable parasites in 2 weeks. Your fish got ich, you put them in a hospital tank, treated them for 2 weeks and returned them to the DT. It turns out that you were lucky and the parasite had also exhausted itself in your tank and your fish don't get ich again. Now you tell everyone that I am wrong, you don't have to let your tank lie fallow for 6 weeks, it is only 2 weeks. Who is giving bad advice, me with the worst case scenario or you with the best? I think this answer is pretty much a no brainer but there are lots of instances where it is not such an easy decision.

[mokeyz]

My apologies to all - I should have been more tactful, for sure!!

First, I know that doing this Podcast is a labor of love - I am a tech person (professionally and personally) and I have a decent idea of how much goes into putting it together, coordinating the show, sound levels, the equipment you had to buy that you probably didn't realize you had to buy when you started out and God knows the editing!

I went back and listened to the last 2 "live" shows and I know that you guys work really hard and are very dedicated. Please chalk up my original post as an anomaly and keep up the good work. I wish you good luck and a very happy holiday and I really am sorry for any hurt feelings I have caused.