Vote for Thread of the Month

melev · 04/27/2007, 01:27 AM

Each month all Reef Central members are presented with a poll (or link to a poll) in the Reef Discussion forum to vote on. There will be three threads to choose from, and you are only allowed to vote once. This month we are featuring three threads each from a different forum. We encourage you to follow the links provided below, to read and enjoy these threads. All three are full of information and are each equally worthy.

The winning thread will not only be made as a sticky thread in its forum of origin, but it will also be listed in the next issue of Reefkeeping

To those whose threads are listed this month and all who participated in them, we would like to give our thanks and appreciation!

This monthâ€™s nominees are:

No lights for 3 days every couple of months works wonders!
The Big Controller Comparison Chart.
Study of Skimmers!!! Lets Discuss!!!

Aquabucket · 04/27/2007, 05:41 AM

Please consider the positive impact impact on the environment by having large numbers of hobbyists cutting back on their lighting schedules every once an awhile. Eventually I would like to see an organized no-lights day to help conserve energy world wide. I ask that all of you equipment junkies vote for this thread and show your support. I know both the other threads up for nomination have their merits but now is your chance to help cut down on the energy all of our tanks consume daily.

Cheers and happy reefing!

~Spike

Abynum1 · 04/27/2007, 10:33 AM

Just read the "No lights for 3 days every couple of months works wonders!" thread, and see all the positive results everyone has got! Better yet,try it yourself, you'll be a believer!

conorwynne · 04/27/2007, 05:07 PM

Try reading the skimmer thread aswell, coz I believe the "no lights" guy has no skimmer and a lovely tank. Interesting...

I like this feature melev, nice 1.

melev · 04/27/2007, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by conorwynne
Try reading the skimmer thread aswell, coz I believe the "no lights" guy has no skimmer and a lovely tank. Interesting...

I like this feature melev, nice 1.

We've been doing this for over 2 years. It (the poll) always occurs during the final days of the month, so that they winning thread can be featured in the next issue of Reefkeeping Online.

lukinrats · 04/27/2007, 06:03 PM

now I know why... I never would have thought... My thread is getting creamed.... LMAO

Aquabucket · 04/27/2007, 06:46 PM

Don't feel bad lukinrats! You have put together a great thread that will be around for quite some time!

chris wright · 04/28/2007, 06:30 AM

I think the No lights for 3 days is an important thread to have as a permanent thread. Theres some real good skimmer threads, but none that address the cyano problems that are asked so often, as well as this thread.
Its got my vote.

Samala · 04/28/2007, 03:52 PM

Bump bump bump! We need more votes!

>Sarah

topqpro · 04/29/2007, 02:11 PM

3 days no lights is a very useful and imo the best/safest thing against algae.

ssbreef · 04/30/2007, 08:31 AM

RobbyG, GREAT JOB!!!!!
Thanks!

davidryder · 04/30/2007, 09:05 AM

Hmm wonder who is going to win this one... it sure is close!

Aquabucket · 04/30/2007, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by davidryder
Hmm wonder who is going to win this one... it sure is close!

Don't jinx it!

Its not often in life that I actually win something! In all my years here I never though I would win a thread of the month.

melev · 04/30/2007, 12:34 PM

Jinx!

And to think, I almost let the cat out of the bag weeks ago.

Aquabucket · 04/30/2007, 12:42 PM

Ya and I kept it a secret for you.

At one time I was thinking that thread you started might get nominated.

davidryder · 04/30/2007, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Aquabucket
Ya and I kept it a secret for you.

At one time I was thinking that thread you started might get nominated.

The 280G Starphire thread? I think it was nominated and won...

Aquabucket · 04/30/2007, 12:53 PM

Never mind

Holyreefer · 05/03/2007, 07:29 PM

Controller comparison chart in my opinion

Scuba_Steve · 05/04/2007, 09:16 AM

Just wanted to say great job on the controller comparison! It was very helpful. But tough competition this month, or it wouldve won IMO. Sorry I couldnt give it a vote.

View Poll Results: Which thread should be Thread of the Month?
No lights for 3 days every couple of months works wonders!	128	70.72%
The Big Controller Comparison Chart.	29	16.02%
Study of Skimmers!!! Lets Discuss!!!	24	13.26%
Voters: 181. You may not vote on this poll

04/27/2007, 01:27 AM	#1
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	Vote for Thread of the Month Each month all Reef Central members are presented with a poll (or link to a poll) in the Reef Discussion forum to vote on. There will be three threads to choose from, and you are only allowed to vote once. This month we are featuring three threads each from a different forum. We encourage you to follow the links provided below, to read and enjoy these threads. All three are full of information and are each equally worthy. The winning thread will not only be made as a sticky thread in its forum of origin, but it will also be listed in the next issue of Reefkeeping To those whose threads are listed this month and all who participated in them, we would like to give our thanks and appreciation! This monthâ€™s nominees are: No lights for 3 days every couple of months works wonders! The Big Controller Comparison Chart. Study of Skimmers!!! Lets Discuss!!!

04/27/2007, 05:41 AM	#2
Aquabucket Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Green Bay, Wi. Posts: 4,455	Please consider the positive impact impact on the environment by having large numbers of hobbyists cutting back on their lighting schedules every once an awhile. Eventually I would like to see an organized no-lights day to help conserve energy world wide. I ask that all of you equipment junkies vote for this thread and show your support. I know both the other threads up for nomination have their merits but now is your chance to help cut down on the energy all of our tanks consume daily. Cheers and happy reefing! ~Spike __________________ "Just a drop in the bucket" Last edited by Aquabucket; 04/27/2007 at 06:16 AM.

04/27/2007, 10:33 AM	#3
Abynum1 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ellisville, Ms Posts: 469	Just read the "No lights for 3 days every couple of months works wonders!" thread, and see all the positive results everyone has got! Better yet,try it yourself, you'll be a believer! __________________ Livestock: 1 YellowTail Blue Damsel, 1 Lawmower Blenny,Pair of Maroon Clowns, 1 BTA, 2 Peppermint Shrimp, 1 Skunk shrimp,1 Tuxedo Urchin, 1 Pistol shrimp&Hi-fin goby,clean up crew. Current Tank Info: 110 gallon 72" 20 gallon fuge w/Chaeto & Liverock. 100 or so pounds of live rock. 2 96 watt 10k and 2 96 watt blue PCs. 2 Hydor Koralia #4 powerheads. Tunze 9010 Skimmer

04/27/2007, 05:07 PM	#4
conorwynne Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 433	Try reading the skimmer thread aswell, coz I believe the "no lights" guy has no skimmer and a lovely tank. Interesting... I like this feature melev, nice 1. __________________ New tank (468L or 120G) has salt and rock, just add coral and fish! Current Tank Info: New tank in progress....

04/27/2007, 06:03 PM	#6
lukinrats Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Laurel, Mississippi Posts: 1,256	now I know why... I never would have thought... My thread is getting creamed.... LMAO

04/27/2007, 06:46 PM	#7
Aquabucket Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Green Bay, Wi. Posts: 4,455	Don't feel bad lukinrats! You have put together a great thread that will be around for quite some time! __________________ "Just a drop in the bucket"

04/28/2007, 06:30 AM	#8
chris wright Moved On Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Orange Australia Posts: 835	I think the No lights for 3 days is an important thread to have as a permanent thread. Theres some real good skimmer threads, but none that address the cyano problems that are asked so often, as well as this thread. Its got my vote.

04/28/2007, 03:52 PM	#9
Samala Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,930	Bump bump bump! We need more votes! >Sarah __________________ "Seaweed is cool, seaweed is fun, it makes its food from the rays of the sun!"

04/29/2007, 02:11 PM	#10
topqpro Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 12	3 days no lights is a very useful and imo the best/safest thing against algae.

04/30/2007, 08:31 AM	#11
ssbreef Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Montreal Posts: 862	RobbyG, GREAT JOB!!!!! Thanks! __________________ 180g inwall, 89Xturnover, Deltec Ap1004 Skimmer, Deltec PF1001 CR, Deltec KM 500S KS, Octopus 3000, AquaZone Ozone, 1218Watts-MH+VHO+T5, 120g sump, 77g Refuge Current Tank Info: 180g inwall SPS, 225G Softy

04/30/2007, 09:05 AM	#12
davidryder Claris or Elliot? Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nightopia Posts: 2,750	Hmm wonder who is going to win this one... it sure is close! __________________ A rolling stone gathers no moss... Current Tank Info: 90g mixed reef, corner overflow (Mag 9.5), 25g refugium (Mag 5), 15g refugium, Orbit 260w pc, Pan World 50PX-X (Closed loop), AquaC EV-120 (now skimmerless)

04/30/2007, 12:34 PM	#14
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	Jinx! And to think, I almost let the cat out of the bag weeks ago.

04/30/2007, 12:42 PM	#15
Aquabucket Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Green Bay, Wi. Posts: 4,455	Ya and I kept it a secret for you. At one time I was thinking that thread you started might get nominated. __________________ "Just a drop in the bucket"

04/30/2007, 12:53 PM	#17
Aquabucket Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Green Bay, Wi. Posts: 4,455	Never mind __________________ "Just a drop in the bucket"

05/03/2007, 07:29 PM	#18
Holyreefer Octopus Extreme 300 Skimr Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,242	Controller comparison chart in my opinion __________________ Life is what you make it, so make something out of everything you do! Current Tank Info: GYRE 150,Seaswirl 1.5, Barcuda Pump, Custom LED system, Extreme Reef Octopus 300 Protein Skimmer, 80 watt Aqua UV, Korallin BioDenitrator Nitrate, Hydor Magnum 8 Powerheads

05/04/2007, 09:16 AM	#19
Scuba_Steve Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pooler, Ga Posts: 1,342	Just wanted to say great job on the controller comparison! It was very helpful. But tough competition this month, or it wouldve won IMO. Sorry I couldnt give it a vote. __________________ 40g DIY AIO. DT Size is 27"x18"x17" SCA-301 skimmer, DIY ATS 4"x4" 1 cube setup, Ocean Revive 120w LED, Quiet One 3000, Jager 150w TBS Rock