Well, you further prove your lack of knowledge. Thank you for bringing up
tides, if you have noticed there is a high tide and a low tide, at high tide
the foam is far up on the beach, as the tide goes back out the proceeding
waves do not bring back the foam. Anyways, go do some research, there is no
way I can change your mind, that is up to you. Besides most scientists/
hobbyists agree on this topic, ask anyone...
Now as for water changes, there is no way we can replicate the earths water
filtering capacity under our tanks in a sump. Instead we do water changes,
instead of sweeping the water away, we simply take it out. We do replicate
mother nature in water changes.
A UV is totally different. What role does a UV play in the ocean? If none,
do you really think YOU can improve upon Earth's natural filtration methods
by sending all of your life filled waters through a high power ultraviolet
light to come out sparkling strerile clear?
To summarize, there ARE factors in the ocean that are simmilar to protein
skimmers, water changes, deep sand beds. There is NOTHING that is simmilar
to Ultraviolet sterilizer in the ocean. If you really think you are
improving upon natures multimillion year old filtration with your 7 years
experience then you are a typical human being.
I'm out, no I am not a scientist but I know enough about science to have a
valid, serious argument. As for my comments on your intelligence, I assumed
that most everyone who took science in 3rd grade knew about the water cycle,
and you have already "stooped" to this level by laughing, not that I give a
$hit. It is interesting how stalwartly you defend your UV, no doubt because
you got ripped off and wont admit it to yourself.
Andrew
PS, I suggest you email Dr. Ronald Shimek, tell HIM how great your UV is....
----- Original Message -----
From: "Neptune" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2001 7:57 AM
Subject: Re: was cAULERPA now UV etc. (kinda long)
> > oh craig, you know not of what you speak. Atleast you have an
> imagination.
> > Waves DO ACT LIKE SKIMMERS. The foam at the top of the wave is thrown
up
> on
> > the beach, similar to the way a skimmer produces foam.
>
> Waves act like skimmers sure except for one important thing. The foam
ends
> up right back into the ocean. Do you know anything about tides? Have you
> even watched the tides come in and out? The foam gets deposited on the
> beach, but it doesn't magically disappear! lol The next time the tide
> comes in it all gets mixed back in.
>
> >The rains and the
> > currents are the water changes, as are the rivers, streams etc. The
ocean
> > is so infinitely large that water does not have to be manually scooped
out
> > and replaced.
>
> The rains are the water change. hahaha Right! Perhaps you think that
all
> the gunk in the ocean evaporates with the water? lol Rain adds water
back
> in, but the water which was removed due to evaporation leaves all the dirt
> and gunk behind! Maybe you need to go back to school. Also, you
contradict
> yourself in the same paragraph! "The ocean is so infinitely large that
> water does not have to be manually scooped out and replaced." Hello!
This
> is what I said! This is one of the major differences between the ocean
and
> our aquariums.
>
> >Man, and your a biology major too, guess you werent the
> > brightest in your class.
>
> I do not have to stoop to insults to prove my points. Usually those
people
> who do not have a good argument do that. I guess you cannot have a
> professional discussion without resulting to insults.
>
> >Also, have you ever considered that you dont know
> > about every thing you "want"? Your UV is killing all types of organisms
> > that in mine and other tanks FEED our corals. How long have you had
these
> > corals? I wouldnt brag about a few toadstools and a moonstone. As for
> > having an open mind, I KNOW that your UV is killing MANY living things
in
> > your tank that are benificial to your corals.
>
> Blah, blah, blah whatever. I have had my moonstone for 4 years, and I
have
> had many compliments on him. I have lots of other corals and clams too
such
> as: tongue coral, open brain, purple gogrgonian, staghorn, etc. . I even
> have a purple and yellow tang living in harmony even though most people
say
> that they will kill each other. My corals are doing just fine thank you.
>
> > MSO(my scientific opinion)
>
> Now you are a scientist? what's your degree? Where did you go to
college?
>
> As much as I like having this discussion, if you cannot keep from making
> immature insults, I do not see what the point is.
>
> Craig
>
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