any luck with a coralife ss 125 or 220?

[floridareefs]

Just wondering if any of you are having good luck with these? I know Keri is, how about anyone else? I need to upgrade mine in the near future.

[nikonosis]

we had a 125 and it worked pretty good. the dial nob was very touchy and sometimes hard to adjust. it flooded quite a few times because of this.

[Ikaria]

I have a 125, and it pulls lots of dark, stinky scum. I have to clean the chamber every two days. The discharge knob is touchy, but I'm going to replumb it with pvc and a gate valve to control the water level.

[ReefNeck]

After running my CSS125 for over a week I have to agree about the touchy adjustment knob. Once I got it dialed in though it was not a problem at all. And I just used the enclosed hose and ran it to a gallon bottle instead of emptying the cup every 3 days. Much easier. :)

[robwsup]

They work great. If you pull the flex tube out (discharge) regular PVC fits in there. 3/4" on the 65, and 1" on the 125 and 220. This allows you to be able to better aim the dump, and add a gate valve for control if you wish.

[floridareefs]

I see the css 220 at bigals.com online for $149... thats a good price.

[PelagicMagic]

big ALs has bad CS

[floridareefs]

really. I have not found that skimmer cheaper. I wonder If I can deal with bad CS for that price?

[PelagicMagic]

Fishmaniac has a few in stock and for a little more you wont have to worry about CS. You also have to remember shipping costs

[floridareefs]

very true. I will check the local stores in that area. fishmaniac, atlantis and Bio-reef..right?

[PelagicMagic]

and robs. I am pretty sure fishmaniac has it in stock and its closest to you

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7170037#post7170037 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by floridareefs
I see the css 220 at bigals.com online for $149... thats a good price.

dr fosters and smith has it for $149.99 also
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=13924&ref=3969&cm_mmc=LiveAquaria_DFS_Links-_-Fish_Supplies-_-LiveAquaria_Gen_Page-_-Protein_Skimmers&subref=AA&N=2004+113771

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7170814#post7170814 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by PelagicMagic
Fishmaniac has a few in stock and for a little more you wont have to worry about CS. You also have to remember shipping costs

wouldn't you have to deal with corallife for customer support if something on the skimmer broke? like the pump, wouldn't they have to replace it not the LFS or where you bought it?

[floridareefs]

good point nikonosis. Im been slapping my hands lately because I have been a lazy online shopper. I just figured gas prices, time etc didnt relate much. I got in with a large group order with ORCA so I promise to more supportive of our LFS. My 90 is stuffed to the gills and I need a larger skimmer. And I was thinking about going NAno, but I thinka found a place and talked the better half into a larger tank. I am looking at maybe a 125 in the future.

[PelagicMagic]

I am sure that the LFS has more leverage with their venders and can offer a quicker replacement. With online shopping you will have to ship it back and wait for a replacement to be shipped to you, that is if they do replace it. In the mean time your tank is running w/o the product you just bought. Also online companies are more likely to ignore you. Plus you have to pay to ship it.

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7171364#post7171364 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by PelagicMagic
I am sure that the LFS has more leverage with their venders and can offer a quicker replacement. With online shopping you will have to ship it back and wait for a replacement to be shipped to you, that is if they do replace it. In the mean time your tank is running w/o the product you just bought. Also online companies are more likely to ignore you. Plus you have to pay to ship it.

but who's tank can't go without a skimmer for a few days, even a week? There are people on RC with big tanks that don't even use skimmers. If the pump breaks on the skimmer is the LFS he bought it from going to just replace the pump or are they going to give him an entire new skimmer? Can they even get the pump? I thought all warranties on almost all aquarium equipment says to deal with the manufactuer and not the store you bought it from... I have never had an online company ignore me and I have bought tons and tons of stuff off the internet. Thats false info because any store could ignore you. You don't have to pay to ship something back if it breaks and is still under warranty, they RMA it and they pay for the shipping.

[TheFishManiac]

Oh J.C here we go again......

[sea devil]

wha wha wha.... "TFM" U beat me 2 it

[sea devil]

You know ....... never mind

[nikonosis]

i guess there is something wrong with talking about ordering stuff online on this forum... isn't this forum supposed to be about people helping each other out in our club?

[sea devil]

posting misinformed opinions isn't helping anyboby

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7171938#post7171938 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sea devil
You know ....... never mind

if you are refering to what i said, then inform me.

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7171995#post7171995 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sea devil
posting misinformed opinions isn't helping anyboby

i asked questions, i didn't make statements other than the experiences ive had with online stores, btw.

[sea devil]

nikonosis try reading your pms Tried 2 send u a PM your box is full

[nikonosis]

ok try to resend, i only had 6 pms in my box. i dunno why it said that.

[floridareefs]

Its o.k. I oredeered from Bigals as the price is just too good to pass up. I tried LFS and they are about $30-35 more than bigals. I Anyways, I just oredered it like 5 minutes ago. I will let you guys know how it works out. BTW its $161.90 shipped to my door.

[nikonosis]

sounds good. I have bought a few things from them before and I always thought their customer service was great.

[floridareefs]

Yeah is good to get a few good deals here and there. I mean I saved about $39 bucks just from buying online and that is just too much to pass up to drive locally and buy it. Just my thing. Call me frugal, but hey its a darn expensive hobby.

[PelagicMagic]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7171145#post7171145 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by nikonosis
wouldn't you have to deal with corallife for customer support if something on the skimmer broke? like the pump, wouldn't they have to replace it not the LFS or where you bought it?
If a product broke your LFS is the liaison between you and the manufacturer. Your LFS might get the problem solved faster because they are a bigger client to the manufacturer. Also the manufacturer relies more on businesses rather than individual sales to distribute the product and turn a profit, therefore they are less likely to ask questions about the defect and will just replace it, usually with a credit to the business owners account allowing the LFS to just give the customer the replacement from their inventory right away.

If I am wrong please correct me

[PelagicMagic]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7171666#post7171666 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by nikonosis
but who's tank can't go without a skimmer for a few days, even a week? There are people on RC with big tanks that don't even use skimmers. If the pump breaks on the skimmer is the LFS he bought it from going to just replace the pump or are they going to give him an entire new skimmer? Can they even get the pump? I thought all warranties on almost all aquarium equipment says to deal with the manufactuer and not the store you bought it from... I have never had an online company ignore me and I have bought tons and tons of stuff off the internet. Thats false info because any store could ignore you. You don't have to pay to ship something back if it breaks and is still under warranty, they RMA it and they pay for the shipping.

you are right a tank can go sometime with out a skimmer, I just would cut down on feedings but that would stress out my fish if it exceeded 3 or more days. But I just bought a new item for my tank and I want it to work, not next week but now

Before I go on I just want to remind you all that I am not arguing, just explaining my point of view. This thread seems very familiar. I would put a smiley face here but thats not my style

If the pump broke you would either get the pump replaced or the entire skimmer, depends on how the LFS and manufacturer handle refunds, either way you get it right away in most cases.

If I got something from a LFS and it broke I will be in the store the very next day looking for a refund or replacement. If I bought over the Internet I would have to call. Someone in person is alot harder to ignore than somebody over the phone. Alot of these small wharehouse type internet stores come and go very quickly and change names. They are only in it to make some money not because they want to build a name for their company or for the love of the hobby. All these LFS owners’ don’t go into the business because they expect to turn a huge profit
.

[Bennihanna]

Well said. I think the main issue is do not expect to use all of the resources of a LFS ie: emergency service, getting q's answered without giving something back. I remember a time not to long ago when our selection of fish and coral were limited in this city. If we do not support LFS's we will see those times again.

[ReefNeck]

I see your point Ben & I agree with you. I also see the point of saving a few bucks which is important to almost all of us.

If I can save $40 on a piece of equipment by buying it online, That's $40 I can put toward that really nice & expensive fish I want from the LFS.

I don't know how others fell but my personal feelings about buying fish online are "No". Reason being is that I prefer to see the fish before buying. I can see how the individual fish acts, etc before I put out my cash and I know the chances of it making it home with me are 100X better making a 45 minute drive than if it takes an overnight flight.

Some may argue that online venders offer a live arrival guarantee and they do.....But most times that is either a credit back to your credit card (And you don't get the fish you wanted) or a credit toward your next order. Problem with that is I can't afford to order often. These are the reasons I will only buy livestock locally.

Drygoods I will buy locally if I need it right now. Example: return pump goes out. Can't wait to get one shipped.

When I do need something now I shop those stores that have helped me out with advice or whatever in the past. Rob's, Atlantis & DanCo are the top 3 on my list for this reason.

But if I save $40 on a skimmer by buying it online, The LFS will benefit because I will most likely spend that $40 on livestock.

[floridareefs]

well said keri- In this hobby, you have to pick your battles. buying livestock online is suspect, although looking at the vendor feedback, most is not all people are treated fairly. I prefer to deal locally for fish and corals. A skimmer is diffrent. For one, I have a decent one already, I was just upgrading. If the new one goes out, I can pop the old one back in, until the new situation is rectified. I have learned just a few things i n this hobby, have extra or backup equipment ready so you dont get dinged on an emergency purchase. For instance, I have an extra skimmer, 2 extra mag drives for returns or other issues, several mj for tank flow if needed, extra pvc connections and fitting, in case of a leak. heck I even have an extra tank I could easily transfer over to if this one leaks or break or whatever.

Just my.02

ANYHOW- back to the thread topic. I ordered the ole css 220 and I will do the mod rob talked about and I will take pictures and report back to its performance.

Happy easter

[sea devil]

I hope I can explain our stand on this with out getting into trouble. Our replacement policy is simple. If you buy it here, it breaks, we replace it. If you bought it somewhere else & they won't replace it or purchased on-line & you can't wait, we will, if we carry that brand. We (LFS) are constantly asked, "How come you don't carry this or that ?" Or " How come you don't have a large invintory of dry goods ?" It's simple, we can't carry everything. And even if we did, most times you can get it on-line cheaper that we can get it from our suppliers. Case in point, this thread on skimmers. Ben, has brought up a very good point. It wasn't all that long ago when you could go to a LFS and find just about anything you wanted at a price that was fair. Then along came internet sales, LFS started stocking less & less. Do you remember "Mom & Pop" hardware stores?.... We (LFS) don't like it, but we have to live with it. But we're still here for you, the customer, because that's who "WE" are. And we say THANK YOU!
I think most LFS we agree with me on that. Again THANK YOU.

[floridareefs]

Sea Devil-- Beleive you me, as my DAd says, we thank you and the LFS for all you do in this fun hobby we have. This forum has its uses and only several LFS sound out that I notice. As you know, I am on both sides here, I see that this forum is not only in support of LFs, but for buying power and good deals, we as reefers, can get. I've searched ORCA, Tampa BAy, you name all up and down, and the forums are all the same. Great information and people buying from LFS and online sources. Its simple business. In my line of work, I am sure cerain customers go to others for better deals, such is life. We are here when they come back to support us.

Again,

Happy easter to everyone and their families and lets keep our troops in our thoughts as they are away from their families.

[nikonosis]

honestly I could care less about this lfs vs online crap. I was just trying to help out floridareefs, then I asked a few questions, made a statement about online CS, and then I get the LFS fans/owners saying im misinformed and try to make a joke of what I said. Whatever, I don't care, im just glad to see floridareefs was able to save $39 and can probably go to a LFS and get a nice fish or coral for his tank. I see it can work 1 of 2 ways. People that don't have alot of money can order equipment online, save some money and buy livestock at the LFS with the money saved, or they can buy the equipment at the LFS and stock their tank later down the road when they can afford to, after all of their equipment is bought.

[PelagicMagic]

Nothing towards you personally cody, I was just enjoying a good debate. Either way I dont care where others buy stuff from because the only person I need to look out for is myself.

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7177107#post7177107 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by PelagicMagic
Nothing towards you personally cody, I was just enjoying a good debate. Either way I dont care where others buy stuff from because the only person I need to look out for is myself.

lol, its cool, thats exactly how i feel.

[sea devil]

Believe me, we're hobbyist first. That's why we (I) got in to the retail end. We also are constantly looking for better prices, so we can pass them on, dollar is a dollar. I as an LFS owner DO UNDERSTAND where you are coming from and don't have a problem with that. But there are certian individuals that are always wanting something for nothing and complain about everything. Or the one that goes on line for everything, complains about how broke he is, you see once in 6 months & wants a deal from you, you give him a break & he still complains. But I guess that's part of the game. HAVE A HAPPY EASTER. DON'T EAT TOO MANY OYSTER EGGS lol

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7177141#post7177141 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sea devil
Believe me, we're hobbyist first. That's why we (I) got in to the retail end. We also are constantly looking for better prices, so we can pass them on, dollar is a dollar. I as an LFS owner DO UNDERSTAND where you are coming from and don't have a problem with that. But there are certian individuals that are always wanting something for nothing and complain about everything. Or the one that goes on line for everything, complains about how broke he is, you see once in 6 months & wants a deal from you, you give him a break & he still complains. But I guess that's part of the game. HAVE A HAPPY EASTER. DON'T EAT TOO MANY OYSTER EGGS lol

well right now we have our 24g setup and we have bought everything in it from robs other than the live rock which came from atlantis and the remora skimmer which we traded our 12g nano for to someone on RC. We go to robs at least once a week and get something.

[sea devil]

I also tried to help FLREEFS, behind the scene,not here in the forum. I'm glad he got what he wanted at a good price. More power to him.Not to start an argument, it's just my opinion, I also don't care where people shop. But there are certian people that I don't care if they ever come in. Then there are others that I'll bend over backwards for. You can't make everybody happy all the time & others you can never make happy. All you can do is try & listen to them cry. HAPPY EASTER

[nikonosis]

Not to sound like im bashing anyone but if robs didn't exist we would probably buy 99% of our stuff online because we live 50+ miles away from the other stores and with gas costing around $3/gallon, im not about to spend $20 just driving to the stores and back. If you guys on that side of town have something nice or a really good deal on something I want, I will drive that far, but I don't travel over there for anything, not even to see my friends that live over there. Traffic + gas makes me want to buy everything online LOL.

[sea devil]

nikonosis, How come you take everything posted on these forums so personally? No one else does. Just something I've noticed

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7177250#post7177250 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sea devil
nikonosis, How come you take everything posted on these forums so personally? No one else does. Just something I've noticed

there wasn't anything in this thread i took personal, just wondered why there had to be any sort of argument when someone posts something about an online store.

[sea devil]

Well, I also was enjoying a good debate

[floridareefs]

:beer: < >:uzi:

Pick < lol

[sea devil]

:blown::clown: Couldn't find a bunny rabbit lol

[nikonosis]

here is a super bright crappy picture of our 99% LFS bought 24g nano. It looks way better than this but im not very good with our camera. Our club really needs to have a meeting where someone shows us how to use our cameras. ;)

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e391/nikonosis/Untitled-1.jpg

[nikonosis]

heres another

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e391/nikonosis/Untitled-3.jpg

[floridareefs]

cool. I like to 70 watt halide

[Bennihanna]

What is up with the aquascape? You have a bunch of corals in the sand, why don't you stack the rocks. Then you could glue the corals in and it would look less like a box of rocks. BTW 70 W halide is BA.

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7180993#post7180993 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Bennihanna
What is up with the aquascape? You have a bunch of corals in the sand, why don't you stack the rocks. Then you could glue the corals in and it would look less like a box of rocks. BTW 70 W halide is BA.

For one this is the reason you were banned, you never have anything positive to say and you put everyone down. Number 2, there is a ton of zoos on the rocks that you can't see in that crappy picture, like i said its a crappy picture. We aren't going to attach star polyps to the rocks, if your so smart you should know why. There is a patch of zoos on disc that we are growing to cover the entire disk so it is sitting in the sand. The other 2 things in the sand are a torch and a frog spawn which we haven't put on the rocks yet because we aren't done putting zoos on the rocks and we aren't sure were to put them since they can't touch them because of the stinging factor. Thank for you awesome compliments and wonderful feedback though. Lets see some pictures of your killer aquascaping in your tank!

BTW what does this mean, "BTW 70 W halide is BA"?

[mikeatjac]

nikonosis

I found nothing offensive in what Ben said. Ben is a valuable source of information to our club. You could have said something like "I did say it was a terrible picture".
You have to take it easy. BA is Bad A%%.

IMO
Mike

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7181487#post7181487 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mikeatjac
nikonosis

I found nothing offensive in what Ben said. Ben is a valuable source of information to our club. You could have said something like "I did say it was a terrible picture".
You have to take it easy. BA is Bad A%%.

IMO
Mike

then what is this?

What is up with the aquascape?

might as well say, Damn that looks like crap.


why don't you stack the rocks

the rocks are stacked on top of each other, would a big pile in the middle look better or something?

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7181487#post7181487 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mikeatjac
nikonosis

You could have said something like "I did say it was a terrible picture".


i did say that

Number 2, there is a ton of zoos on the rocks that you can't see in that crappy picture, like i said its a crappy picture.

[mikeatjac]

You right, you did say terrible picture in the first post. Your problem is that you come out with bazing guns.
All I am saying is this is suppose to be fun and informative.
Take it easy, do not read between the lines.

Happy Holidays!

Mike

[nikonosis]

lets imagine you posted some pics of your tank and the first reply you get is me saying, "What is up with the aquascape?"

what would you think of that?

[mikeatjac]

Everyone here is trying to get to their definition of perfection. It never happens. This addiction that we all share, is never ending.

I have been in lively debates with Ben before and enjoyed it. He as many people here is very opinionated. That is ok because we learn from our discussions.

I have been taking pictures of my tanks for before and after results of the prodibio system. I will post them as soon as my new camera cable comes in. You are more than welcome as any other to make comments about anything you want. I as you have the option to use or trash those comments.

Mike

[sea devil]

First, I wouldn't take things so personal. Second, I would consider who made the comment, some people actually know what they are talking about. Third take a chill pill, put the six shooters away. Enjoy Life.

[TheFishManiac]

Look at the time of his post he was more than likely a little crappy....haha... maybe you should have drink with him..

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7181869#post7181869 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by TheFishManiac
Look at the time of his post he was more than likely a little crappy....haha... maybe you should have drink with him..

lol i had a few last night.

[floridareefs]

hey its my darn thread!!!!!!lol---no wars without me getting into them. People know I can hang with the best. Benni is opinionated and thats all good, I can be too. And yes Benni was banned or moved on at one time for it. But hey, again. no thread hi jacking on my thread. Do it on Sea Devils/// :D

[nikonosis]

haha ok

[Bennihanna]

So that all of you know I was banned for referencing Nazism, not my attitude. Godwin’s law states whoever references Nazism looses the debate and on RC the temporarily ban you for this. If you just want to hear positive feedback then why post the picks at all. I think that there is no aquascape to your tank at all; it looks like a box of rocks. However, I do think your setup is pretty cool and has loads of potential. BTW fishmaiac good call on the time of my post, maybe I could have been a bit more tactful. Nikonosis try reading my past post before you go off. I have lots of good things to say about some of the sweet tanks in our club, but yours just isn't one of them. Do you want me to lie? Do you post picks only to hear positive feedback?

[nikonosis]

its far from a pile of rocks, the rocks are in an actual U shape and there is around 4 cave areas setup. I guess you can tell everything from a crappy picture. Im still waiting on you to post some pics of your superior aquascaping. Just like your post about the corals being in the sand when you had no clue what you were talking about. Do you actually put star polyps on your main rocks?

[Bennihanna]

I see a couple of torches in the sand. IMO the worst place for them. Then I see a couple of horrible looking base rocks that look like they were dropped in the tank. The original cavework looks good, but ditch the ugly rock on top. That rock looks like you took it out of a freshwater tank. My $.02. When I get to work on Mon. I will try to post some picks of my rockwork. All my picks are on my PC at work. But, then again I may not post picks as I really have nothing to prove.BTW: I can not believe you think all my posts are negative. All one has to do is search your name and deltec and they will find tons of unnecesary negativity on your part. If you don't want feedback don't post picks.

[sea devil]

:smokin: Bring it on I can hang with the best of them. As far as MR . Benni, I've personally known him for about 4 or so years. Ben loves a good arguement. He loves it so much that he'll "ARGUE WITH A STOP SIGN"! Ain't that right Ben?:wildone:

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7186616#post7186616 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Bennihanna
All one has to do is search your name and deltec and they will find tons of unnecesary negativity on your part. If you don't want feedback don't post picks.

Really, so what did i say bad about them? That they cost too much? Ive only started arguments about LFS compared to buying stuff online and I argued with deltec people about their skimmers being overpriced.

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7186616#post7186616 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Bennihanna
I see a couple of torches in the sand. IMO the worst place for them. Then I see a couple of horrible looking base rocks that look like they were dropped in the tank.

Robs main display tank in his store has several of them in the sand. Most places online and RC say they are best in the sand or near the bottom. Anyways didn't I say they aren't put their permanently? I thought I said they were placed there temporarily because we are still in the process of buying zoos so we haven't decided where to place the Frog Spawn and Torch. There is only 1 base rock in the tank and the main reason for it being in the tank is to get some stuff growing on it because its going to be a moved over to the 180g.

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7186616#post7186616 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Bennihanna
I will try to post some picks of my rockwork. All my picks are on my PC at work. But, then again I may not post picks as I really have nothing to prove.

You do have something to prove. If you going to comment and say how something should be done, you should at least post pics of the correct way, in other words how you did yours.

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7186616#post7186616 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Bennihanna
BTW: I can not believe you think all my posts are negative. If you don't want feedback don't post picks.

Not all of your posts are negative but it seems 90% of them are or poorly worded. I want positive and negative feedback. Its the way you worded it. Its like if one of your friends got a new hair cut and they walked into your house and you said, man *** happened to your hair, you look like crap...

[mikeatjac]

nikonosis, do you realized you steamed over this for 20 minutes and 4 posts!

This is a total waste of our time! Get on with life.

I am going to step back and think about my reasons for being part of this forum. There are other things I would find more enjoyable like painting the house, mowing the yard or cleaning the kennel.

I think Mike was right.

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7188275#post7188275 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mikeatjac
nikonosis, do you realized you steamed over this for 20 minutes and 4 posts!

This is a total waste off our time! Get on with life.

I am going to step back and think about my reasons for being part of this forum. There are other things I would find more enjoyable like painting the house, mowing the yard or cleaning the kennel.

I think Mike was right.

;) why are you reading it and posting on this thread then? I don't really get it. This thread basically ended when the skimmer was bought at big als. its just an argument for me and bennihanna to post about, i thought. I think arguing over aquascaping is productive, maybe we can learn something from it?

[mikeatjac]

nikonosis

I re read it all and I stand by what I said and what you said. You need to learn to converse better and not to carry a chip. You waste our time.

Mike was right.

Bye

[nikonosis]

btw im not steamed at anyone. Seriously im having fun arguing about it with him.

I have been in lively debates with Ben before and enjoyed it....

[floridareefs]

I was going to make a comment, but lets just end this thread!!!!!!

[sea devil]

I second that.

[nikonosis]

never, this is the most exciting thread on the forum, lol!

[floridareefs]

:artist:

[TheFishManiac]

I'm gonna have to disagree with nikonosis.....haha

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7194175#post7194175 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by TheFishManiac
I'm gonna have to disagree with nikonosis.....haha

what one is?

[GoldStripe]

My thread isn't that boring is it? As a matter of fact I was hoping some of our more "outspoken" members would take a look. Some of those guys really know their stuff and their comments or suggestions is what I'm after. Not to hijack this thread or anything. LOL

[nikonosis]

actually goldstripe, yours is probably the best on the nfmas forum! Btw everything is looking really nice so far.

[floridareefs]

I would say Goldstripes is the best but that Avatar throws it out the window.. 150 tank stand and all.. lol :D I want to say semi something or another but I cant fit it uniquetly at the moment with the thread or tank. Wait-- he has semiHoles drilled in the tank. Oh well. I tried.lol

[GoldStripe]

lol, i hear ya over there. you must be a gator homer?? it takes all kinds i guess

[sea devil]

Well I'm glad to see that Nikononsis admits he "likes to start arguements" I guess that's what makes him a good opponent for Ben. lol

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7195872#post7195872 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GoldStripe
lol, i hear ya over there. you must be a gator homer?? it takes all kinds i guess

lol i hate fsu and im an ohio state fan.

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7195909#post7195909 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sea devil
Well I'm glad to see that Nikononsis admits he "likes to start arguements" I guess that's what makes him a good opponent for Ben. lol

:D

[floridareefs]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7195872#post7195872 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GoldStripe
lol, i hear ya over there. you must be a gator homer?? it takes all kinds i guess


HOMER..haha I'm not the one with the FSU Avatar and Seminole football in my hobbies. I'd say your the homer as it appears you want to make sure everyone knows your a seminole fan. I also see the liscence tag I beleive on your vehicle and you even got the seminole maroon suv.....I bet you got a seminole room dont ya? or at least seminole parking signs in your garage. Common now, spill the beans:D :D

[GoldStripe]

LOL, no doubt I'm a homer!! My office could be considered a Seminole room I guess. The wife has her decorating limits on what I can do. The suv color, tags on both vehicles, flag in the yard. Hey Step 1 is admitting you have a problem right? That reminds me, have to renew my tickets soon!! :beer: :lmao:

[floridareefs]

Hey, we gotta support something don't we? Could be like my best freind where the wife is a Bulldog and he husband is a Hurricane. Its not pretty at football time.

I do root for the Gators only because I gave enough money to that school when I attended:D Sadly, I don't have season tickets or a gator room or even a gator tag. Maybe I will look into that this year:D

[GoldStripe]

I just don't have the same hatred for the Gators since visor boy left. I was actually rooting for them in the ncaa b-ball tourney.

[floridareefs]

Yeah that was a love /hate relationship there. He got some serious wins and heck, he beat us at SC last year. I wonder how much longer ole Bobby Bowden has left?

[sea devil]

Goldstripe, Ya think you got it bad. One room in my house is painted Black & silver with red trim. Black carpet, a Dale Earnhardt ceiling fan, wall to wall, floor to ceiling Dale Sr. & Dale Jr. collectibles. I have so much stuff some of it is still in boxes.

[floridareefs]

I have been trying to watch a little Nascar for the first time in my life and just have not got into yet. After the Daytona 500 they lose me.lol. its just all the weekend t.v. usually cuts into my golf habit. lol Golf always wins somehow!!!!!

[marineduud]

I've seen John's room. He's not just a fan he's a FAN ADDICT

[sea devil]

Go to a race. Not the same as on TV. 1 live race, most are hooked

[marineduud]

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