Petsmart starphire tanks
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DanGlock23
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I think widmer is trying to say to you davocean, this:
Lot's of people come to Reef Central to get information that they can use to better or improve their own setups... In order to protect our investments, we need to know (i.e. TRUST) that the information we are reading is accurate.
When davocean said: "It's much cheaper to make in China, due to lack of EPA regs"..., widmer wanted to know if that statement is accurate.
Since davocean does not list any source or supporting documentation to that statement when asked - then one has to wonder if anything else davocean claims is accurate. He MIGHT be spot-on accurate about his statement - or he coud be completely wrong in his assumption that low-iron glass is much cheaper d/t a lack of EPA standards (if there even is such a thing for low-iron glass).
Big deal? Yes...because if davocean can not support his statements - then can we trust anybody else in the statements they are making here on ReefCentral?
We need to be careful about what we say in these forums so that ReefCentral becomes and stays a trusted source of information for our hobby!
Peace
Lot's of people come to Reef Central to get information that they can use to better or improve their own setups... In order to protect our investments, we need to know (i.e. TRUST) that the information we are reading is accurate.
When davocean said: "It's much cheaper to make in China, due to lack of EPA regs"..., widmer wanted to know if that statement is accurate.
Since davocean does not list any source or supporting documentation to that statement when asked - then one has to wonder if anything else davocean claims is accurate. He MIGHT be spot-on accurate about his statement - or he coud be completely wrong in his assumption that low-iron glass is much cheaper d/t a lack of EPA standards (if there even is such a thing for low-iron glass).
Big deal? Yes...because if davocean can not support his statements - then can we trust anybody else in the statements they are making here on ReefCentral?
We need to be careful about what we say in these forums so that ReefCentral becomes and stays a trusted source of information for our hobby!
Peace
dcombs44
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Fact remains, that there's lots and lots of BS posted on this site from people that may or may not know what they're talking about. That's why it's wise to get numerous opinions rather that listening to the first person that chimes in.
If you want to draw an opinion on somebody, go read a number of their posts rather than just the one in your thread. You can typically tell after 5-10 if what they typically say is legit.
I'm kinda done with this thread now. Either way. I don't think Davocean deserved the blast that he got for trying to contribute. If everybody had to site literature to support every post, nobody would post.
If you want to draw an opinion on somebody, go read a number of their posts rather than just the one in your thread. You can typically tell after 5-10 if what they typically say is legit.
I'm kinda done with this thread now. Either way. I don't think Davocean deserved the blast that he got for trying to contribute. If everybody had to site literature to support every post, nobody would post.
EPA guidelines or not, you make me a low-e tank for less $ and I'm there.
When did It become a rule in a public forum that every statement needed to be backed up with a source. If he read it somewhere or someone told him that, whatever, you research it if you question it. He has no obligation to prove anything.
When did It become a rule in a public forum that every statement needed to be backed up with a source. If he read it somewhere or someone told him that, whatever, you research it if you question it. He has no obligation to prove anything.
LobsterOfJustice
Recovering Detritophobe
I work at petsmart and I have heard or seen nothing of this.
ludnix
New member
No matter how good the information on Reef Central is, it remains to be an internet forum. Every reader needs to use their own best judgment when reading claims. If we expect everyone to cite their sources on everything no one will ever post again.
If you're concerned about the validity of a statement made on here, go find out for yourself. There is a level of personal responsibility that people need to remember, not all the facts will be spoon fed to you.
davocean
Active member
Thanks to those backing me for merely chiming in.
Even OP stated this was a pretty unintelligable claim, and had no pictures/names.
So why is it he can make a statement w/out proof, yet those who chime in need written documentation?
This info came from a very reliable source, and the proof is sitting here in my living room.
Thats it, just telling what I know, take it for what you want.
Even OP stated this was a pretty unintelligable claim, and had no pictures/names.
So why is it he can make a statement w/out proof, yet those who chime in need written documentation?
This info came from a very reliable source, and the proof is sitting here in my living room.
Thats it, just telling what I know, take it for what you want.
freddy4130
In Memoriam
Mariner
New member
Where do you go to nominate a thread for thread of the month? It's been so moving...
I've laughed :lol:
I've cried :sad2:
I've rolled my eyes... a lot :rolleye1: :rolleye1: :rolleye1:
Anyway, if someone had some solid information that we can now buy aquariums with starphire quality glass at Petsmart, along with the prices, sizes and manufacturers of said tanks, THAT would be realllllllly interesting.
Mariner
I've laughed :lol:
I've cried :sad2:
I've rolled my eyes... a lot :rolleye1: :rolleye1: :rolleye1:
Anyway, if someone had some solid information that we can now buy aquariums with starphire quality glass at Petsmart, along with the prices, sizes and manufacturers of said tanks, THAT would be realllllllly interesting.
Mariner
It's approaching waste level at this point.
eric@tampa
New member
You have access to the internet USE IT!!!!if you can't get the answers you want here I see no reason to bash people...jmo
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