So all the thriving fish forums in SA has died in the last 5 years?

[RiaanP]

well, its up to members to be active. A bunch of mods talking to themselves seems silly.

Mods can do some stuff, but we are limited to the members participating.
After all, its a forum for reefers by reefers. Advise here are mostly not financially driven like a whatsapp group administered by some shop.

 

[brentch]

*Rant disclaimer*

Agree! The cynical nature of some members on many of those groups, along with bad advice! At least on MASA I can go look at someone's tank and then decide if they have any idea of what they're talking about. Many, many clueless folks dispensing just plain bad advice. Not that MASA is perfect, but commentary seems a little more altruistic and good natured.

well, its up to members to be active. A bunch of mods talking to themselves seems silly.

Mods can do some stuff, but we are limited to the members participating.
After all, its a forum for reefers by reefers. Advise here are mostly not financially driven like a whatsapp group administered by some shop.

 

[4age]

Really miss good tank build threads on forums..one thing no watsapp group can replace

 

[reef addict]

I also miss those tank of the month posts. Of that had to come back??? Mybe then we will see more interest.

 

[Damvis]

When I started my first marine tank 9 years ago , I got all my info from forums. Now there are 30 experts on any watsapp group with a tank no older than 3 months

 

[brentch]

When I started my first marine tank 9 years ago , I got all my info from forums. Now there are 30 experts on any watsapp group with a tank no older than 3 months

110%

 

[viper357]

I also miss those tank of the month posts.

Me too, but it is literally impossible to get someone to agree to let us do a TOTM on their tank, I've asked forum members, facebook members etc. but nobody is willing. I had one person from facebook volunteer a few months ago but when I asked for photo's and a writeup they went silent and didn't answer my emails. Pity as it was an absolutely stunning tank that is not on MASA. We can't even find one tank a year let alone one a month, it's very frustrating.

 

[Damvis]

Why don't you start with the moderators tanks.

 

[hotdog83]

Why don't you start with the moderators tanks.

What if we are too busy moderating to clean tank glass?

 

[Seabass]

What if we are too busy moderating to clean tank glass?

Can’t be as forum has no active members. What are you moderating? I joke.

 

[reef addict]

Are any sponsors still doing specials on this Forum? Or are they also focused on what's up

 

[459b]

@hotdog83 , look at all the moderating ive been doing!

 

[reef addict]

Let me give the moderators some work, yes I have searched on the forum. Cant find what I am looking for. I dont want to ask on my what's up group. Because then the newbies will tell me how wonderful there tanks are doing using Salt mix. So how long can NsW be stored for?

 

[reef addict]

Another reason, forums are dying is because of tap talk. Some pictures or links wont open.

 

[459b]

So how long can NsW be stored for?

Provided its in a sealed container out of the sun...technically indefinitely.
When you do plan to store it for extended periods, like more than a week or two, dont disturb the container too much and leave the last bit of water behind because there will be a bit of settlement at the bottom. Heres a thread :

Storing sea water and RO | General Discussions and Advice

Hi all, How long can one store sea water and RO for? I have a nice and cool area that I can use inside my house. The thing is, I need to do a water change after Christmas and wont be able to collect water then. Thanks :thumbup:

www.marineaquariumsa.com

 

[hotdog83]

FWIW, been skimping on the moderating, 3 tanks, 1 sump, and then some fw planted thrown into the mix too:

 

[brentch]

Haaibo, someone's got an addiction!

 

[hotdog83]

Haaibo, someone's got an addiction!

I call it a ‘passion’ when my wife asks.

 

[DeanT]

Another reason, forums are dying is because of tap talk. Some pictures or links wont open.

Agree with this , would make a big difference
Links don’t work and have to web view a lot of stuff

 

[leslie hempel]

Ive searched local an international for TOTM participants, people just don't want to participate, so its a difficult one!

Approached a few international peeps just last week and they are just never getting back to me...