[GaryZ]

I stumbled across this glossary that may be very useful for people new to the hobby (like myself). Maybe you could add it to the future links page unless you have something better or something better comes along.

http://www.aqualink.com/basic/zglossa.html

[Reefland]

Interesting, thanks for the link! Maybe we can come up with something like that for Reefland.

[GaryZ]

The glossary itself actually feels pretty incomplete, but even that one helped me out alot.

[Ninong]

Originally Posted by GaryZ

The glossary itself actually feels pretty incomplete, but even that one helped me out alot.

It is not only incomplete, it is inaccurate. Just look at the last entry on the page: zeolite. Their assertion that it can be used for freshwater tanks only would certainly not sit well with all the zeolite-heads out there. And their other definitions leave a lot to be desired. Just look at their ridiculous definition of actinic.

BTW, I had no idea AquaLink was still up. I thought they shut down a long time ago??? I saw a few of the old names online, so I guess they're back up again???

[GaryZ]

I wasn't exactly impressed with that particular glossary. But a complete and accurate one would be invaluable to someone new to the hobby. Maybe I'll try and find a better one.

[inwall75]

Originally Posted by Ninong

It is not only incomplete, it is inaccurate. Just look at the last entry on the page: zeolite. Their assertion that it can be used for freshwater tanks only would certainly not sit well with all the zeolite-heads out there. And their other definitions leave a lot to be desired. Just look at their ridiculous definition of actinic.

BTW, I had no idea AquaLink was still up. I thought they shut down a long time ago??? I saw a few of the old names online, so I guess they're back up again???

Actually, most zeolites are useless in saltwater so that is somewhat accurate. However, the actinic definition was hilarious.

I can't believe the forums are open again. Gluttony for punishment I guess.

[hcp28]

maybe we should set up a reefer wiki like wikipedia.

[scubadude]

Originally Posted by Aqualink.com

Fish: The purpose of life

Gotta love that one!

Originally Posted by Ninong

Their assertion that it can be used for freshwater tanks only would certainly not sit well with all the zeolite-heads out there

Uh oh, not Zeo again....here we go!

[Ninong]

Originally Posted by scubadude

Uh oh, not Zeo again....here we go!

I think Golfish is running Zeo, right? We'll have to ask him how it's goin'. Just hope we don't end up with one of those never-ending threads like they had on Reef Central.

[Ninong]

Originally Posted by inwall75

Actually, most zeolites are useless in saltwater so that is somewhat accurate. However, the actinic definition was hilarious.

I have no personal opinion on zeolites one way or the other; however, their use in SPS dominated reef aquaria in Germany and in the U.S. has grown in popularity in the last few years. This topic has been beat to death several times in threads on another popular reefkeeping bulletin board during the past couple of years. The Zeovit and copycat systems that are being marketed include an assortment of required additives. There are those who are convinced it is the wave of the future and there are others who are not convinced.

I think one of our sponsors sells the stuff: http://www.finsreef.com/home.php?cat=261

[Papa Doug]

Originally Posted by Ninong

BTW, I had no idea AquaLink was still up. I thought they shut down a long time ago??? I saw a few of the old names online, so I guess they're back up again???

It has always been running. The posting has never been like it was in the old days before the migration to RC but its always been in operation and still has many of its old members, including Mark & I. Because of the amount of different boards I belong on, I dont post that much there anymore.

I dont think we should pick on a board that was the fore runner of most reef boards today. It was huge in its hayday and still has good info and unlike some, ones post is not buried 10 pages away in a few hours.

[inwall75]

Originally Posted by Papa Doug

It has always been running. The posting has never been like it was in the old days before the migration to RC but its always been in operation and still has many of its old members, including Mark & I. Because of the amount of different boards I belong on, I dont post that much there anymore.

I dont think we should pick on a board that was the fore runner of most reef boards today. It was huge in its hayday and still has good info and unlike some, ones post is not buried 10 pages away in a few hours.

I was under the impression that it closed 6 years ago. However, thinking about it. I think that some people wanted me to have that impression as it benefitted their board.

[Samper]

Anthony told me he wouldn't touch the stuff.
I put up a glossary here a while back that's gotten a bunch of reads.
It too may be incomplete but we can change and update it as needed.

Abbreviations for new guys.

[Ninong]

Originally Posted by Papa Doug

I dont think we should pick on a board that was the fore runner of most reef boards today. It was huge in its hayday and still has good info and unlike some, ones post is not buried 10 pages away in a few hours.

I didn't mean to pick on them, I just thought they had closed down. I was a member of AquaLink before I was a member of this board.

[scubadude]

I just think its kind of funny that the thread was addressed to scott but everyone read it

Good lord are we all nosey or what....curiosity got the best of me thats what my excuse is and im stickin to it!

Papa Doug if you dont mind me asking why did they put that about Zeo? Or even better yet can you use Zeo in freshwater at all?

[GaryZ]

If it was really meant for Scott and Scott alone I would have sent a PM.

[Papa Doug]

Originally Posted by Ninong

I didn't mean to pick on them, I just thought they had closed down. I was a member of AquaLink before I was a member of this board.

Just speaking in general term . I think most of us old timers, were a member there once.

Rocky, I dont know whats posted on Zeo there. I have no interest in the product and never read it. And I,m not saying everything posted on there is believable, as is the case with most boards.

Guess I had better close me yap.

[Ninong]

Doug,

When I joined AquaLink, they had about 6,000 members. That was back in March 2000. At that time Reef Central had 900 members and Reefs.org had 2,500 members. When I joined Reefland a month or two later, it had 325 members.

I remember what a big deal we made at Reef Central of the fact that we had passed 1,000 members. That was back in the summer of 2000. Now they have well over 100,000 members!

[Papa Doug]

It was my home board at the time Larry started RC. Guess I just followed them over there.

Now I belong to to many.

I was going to read the article in question but figured as my total knowledge of Zeo, comes from reading the argumenyts on RC, it would be a waste of time.

However, we do have a couple of aquarists on one of our Canadian boards, that have started using it on newer tanks. Will be interesting to follow their progression.