[Scooterman]

I guess this thread has gotten off course, I'll continue to stay off track by making this statement. I had over $1,000 into my 30g tank before finding web forums, like Curts, I was trusting the LFS guys, someone I don't know, also I never spent much time on forums before so I didn't know I could ever trust anything I've seen or read in these live web pages so to speak. My point is eventually I found out that I was real mad at my LFS, I was spending tons of cash and getting nowhere but then it hit me, if it wasn't for the almighty LFS, I would of never gotten here. I do go and probe questions, look around etc... it is nice to get out and see what they are selling. I actually find a few guys that help, know some things and are nice, also it is our community, so LFS is good and bad in ways but we need them. I read, I interpret, I read, I interpret, & then I read some more, this lesson was costly but has paid off lately. This guy made some very good points about cycling tanks & I would suggest beginners reading these certain parts but Not the whole thing LOL! As a community, we here, help each other every day, that is why when I read this, I started posting it, wanted your opinions, information etc.. It has helped!