Recent content by lukestro

Petophile hands out valium to the board, and thinks of a way to keep from offending anyone. In the United States we have a little thing called the Constitution. This little document protects freedoms that some may find offensive and/or immoral. It protects our right to enslave helpless...

Great ideas yall. I can't believe that reefman - making a mint on gourmet doggy treats...You know, the relatives already think its odd for wanting to go into what I want, so can you imagine if I said I wanted to make a pet deli/aromatherapy resort! They would croak. But then...

One of my tanks broke out in 'odinium, velvet, and killed all fish within three days. This just happened to be my mixed tank -> reef, inverts, and fish. I had it running perfectly for a long time and then had to fix my diy hood/lights. I had it off the tank for one day and boom, it hit. My...

Newreefman1, Thanks for the response. I have been looking into that direction as well but haven't found a way to get the wholesalers or even retailers interests, at least enough interest to break even. Any suggestions on getting them to listen? These guys are inundated(sp?) with offers so...

Aghhh. I know where your coming from. Sorry this really isn't an answer but I'm trying to run a 2000gph through a 55g tank with a 40g sump, so timing the float switch is very tricky. It actually ends up to around 1000gph once it travels through the filters, skimmer, etc, but still a pain in...

Thank you all very much for the responses. The advice from people who have been in, and out, of the business is the stuff I need to hear. I don't need to be told that LFSs and pet stores are in the top hundred best businesses to start for 2002 (this is from few books I've read). I need to be...

I'm sure there are a handful of people in the business, including a few lfs owners, and maybe some up and coming business owners who frequent this place. As a hobbyist who has an interest into turning it into his business, where do I and others start. I'm learning on my own through books, my...

A few points. "No dripping sarcasm allowing- either for free or for profit" WHAT???! Should we all wear Burkas as well? Flaming, that's one thing. But sarcasm/humor/jabs should not be outlawed! Here's an even better idea -> use tax dollars, spend millions, train licensed enforcers, and...

Oh boy, my first post on this board. We all need to do what we can to save reef, corals, fish, etc. The government isn't going to be of any help except for keeping it's own shores 'clean'. Therefore, we must support the LFS's that cater to our reef hugging nature. If you want live rock...