Yeah I just bought a metal detector but wish I didn't hell you can't use it no where without permission.I can't see why using it on a beach when no one is there hurts anyone.
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Yeah I just bought a metal detector but wish I didn't hell you can't use it no where without permission.I can't see why using it on a beach when no one is there hurts anyone.
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There are certain towns and county’s here where if you are found with one in the boot of your car you will get nicked by the police….
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Just got back into fish after a decade without them. Researched the crap out of “high-tech” planted aquascapes, got all the equipment, but ended up buying a cheaper setup for my bedroom in the meantime.
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Man…. I always said if I was rich I would have a massive salt water aquarium in my house… I really enjoy aquariums but the work/cost involved for a salt water set up always scares me away.Originally Posted by Test Monsterone
Just got back into fish after a decade without them. Researched the crap out of “high-tech” planted aquascapes, got all the equipment, but ended up buying a cheaper setup for my bedroom in the meantime.
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Same with me... and having to install an RO/DI unit with a container to constantly filter water, then mix salt water, keep the temperature... constant water testing. And to get a proper setup with a decent 75 gallon tank adds up to over 5 grand - closer to 10 after all is said and done.
The cost and time is why I decided to go for a freshwater aquascape for my "high-tech" 72 gallon I'm setting up. I think these tanks are just as awesome as reef tanks, just in a different way.
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Beautiful set up man.Same with me... and having to install an RO/DI unit with a container to constantly filter water, then mix salt water, keep the temperature... constant water testing. And to get a proper setup with a decent 75 gallon tank adds up to over 5 grand - closer to 10 after all is said and done.
The cost and time is why I decided to go for a freshwater aquascape for my "high-tech" 72 gallon I'm setting up. I think these tanks are just as awesome as reef tanks, just in a different way.
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I’m totally interested in getting into fish. I find the look/sound so peaceful. Any tips for a total beginner on how to dip my toe in?Just got back into fish after a decade without them. Researched the crap out of “high-tech” planted aquascapes, got all the equipment, but ended up buying a cheaper setup for my bedroom in the meantime.
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Don't spend too much, buy things one at a time. The first tank you do will be an experiment, so don't get caught up in too many details. The tank I first pictured is the cheap one I got. It was a Top Fin 55 gallon for $150 at Petsmart. Comes with everything, but I did add a few things to the filter to make it work better. I like it a lot. Basically you want to start with some community fish. Always research and make sure the fish you're getting are compatible with each other, and don't overstock your tank. In a 55 gallon, I wouldn't put more than 20 2" fish, for example. Look into all the different classifications of freshwater fish, there are many to choose from. Tetras are fun to watch schooling fish. In a wider tank, like my 55 gallon, you can see them school together and swim around the tank.
When you first get the tank set up, you want to avoid fish the first day and just let the filter run. The next day add a few hardy fish (3-5) to start the nitrogen cycle. Basically it goes like this Fish waste/dead plants > Ammonia > Nitrite > Nitrate > Plant food/water changes. So ammonia and nitrites are bad for fish. Nitrates can be tolerated to higher levels and feed plants. You still need to do water changes every couple of weeks just to keep the nitrates in check. The beneficial bacteria takes time to establish and at first your ammonia will be high, followed by nitrites, then finally nitrates. Hardy fish can typically survive this necessary process to complete the nitrogen cycle. After that, you can add more sensitive fish. Get an API test kit and when your ammonia is and nitrites are 0 or close to it, the nitrogen cycle has been established and you're good to go.
If you need any other help you can PM me.
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Wait you can't use a metal detector on a beach at night or in the early morning when there's nobody there?
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From wat I am told you need to get permission to do anything with one.
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WTF is with that? I could understand if it was private property or someplace heavily populated. Must be so if someone finds anything of any value they arent allowed to keep it.
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I’ve always had an aquarium, had a salt water one way back - what a pain in the ass. It took up as much time as going to the gym - it was like a 80-100 gallon tank
So, I keep this guy - just a 40 gal bow front fresh water on live substrate
Just spotted my pleco - it’s like as old as my son
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Yeah, I could understand private property too. But public lands as long as you don't leave holes in the ground, what's the problem?WTF is with that? I could understand if it was private property or someplace heavily populated. Must be so if someone finds anything of any value they arent allowed to keep it.
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