Squatting in a new tank SCAM!!

[Rucca]

My LFS recently informed me of the amazing benefits of squatting in a newly established aquarium. Apparently the bacterial agents found in average human waste is the equivalent of a turbo boost to the aquariums bio cycle.

My girlfriend and I tested the theory last night.

This morning our damsels are dead.

It is our experienced conclusion this information is untrue and furthermore detrimental to the marine inhabitants of the aquarium.

Please learn from our mistake. Thank you.

[M-pire]

:huh:

i don't know what to say

[racerX]

I have never in my life laught so hard. What in the he!! were you expecting to happen. LMAO.:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[mogurnda]

I really hope this is a joke.

[racerX]

it has to be a joke, but if not im wondering, you say you and your girlfriend, does that mean you did this at the same time?? cause if so i think maybe the two of you are a little to close. lol

[Raki]

Both of you squatted?
How large is your tank?
You obviously introduced too much "fecial matter" to the environment at one time you should have gotten specific instructions for your tank size.:shake: :joke: :laugh: :laugh:

[mogurnda]

Is this going to start a flame war about how many grams/gallon is necessary?

On a serious note, your guts are fairly anaerobic, so it seems unlikely there would be much in the way of aerobic nitrifying bacteria in there.

[Slatts]

:eek:

[OrionGirl]

Urine can be used as a source of ammonia for FW and SW cylcing, but fecal matter is a bit distasteful, IMO. As for introducing bacteria--urine from a healthy human is some of the bacterially cleanest fluid out there. Certainly not going to introduce the nitrifiers.

[Oakley]

LOL i can just hear the screams "FLOATER!!" like in that movie (was it porkey's?)

[M-pire]

Originally posted by Oakley
LOL i can just hear the screams "FLOATER!!" like in that movie (was it porkey's?)

"Poopy!!!" - Caddyshack

[Rucca]

I was rash, and too-quick to discard the Squat-Bio-Method. Upon many of the wonderful considerations brought forth by you all, we (girlfriend and I) shall conduct a series of varient experiments.

The amount of fecal-matter per gallon was left unchecked, although I must say...it was very poopy. The quality of fecal-matter was also an unknown variable, if I had to guess it had a predominent consistency of Mexican salsa and sushi. Yummy.

Lastly we distributed the fecal-matter by way of direct-simultaneous-squatting (thank you 39 gallon!). Tests involving pre-mixing; thereby guaranteeing the appropriate oxygen/carbonate equilibrium prior to introduction into the marine inhabited aquarium are necessary. Stay posted...and let us know of how it goes for you!

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Sincerely,
Rucca & girlfriend

[Raki]

I just read your last post before the "tank Squatting" matter. Did you squat with the jelly still in the tank? Didn't they tell you at the LFS that you had to neutralize the jelly with Peanut Butter or at least cream cheese first?

[Corax]

Originally posted by Rucca
Stay posted...and let us know of how it goes for you!

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Sincerely,
Rucca & girlfriend

Actually, I'm going to ask you kindly to keep that garbage off this message board. Your attempt at getting some attention worked, ha ha, it was funny for about 3 seconds. Don't post it again.

[DREW]

I always tell my kids that there are a lot of really stupid people in this world, Rucca is a good example of 1 of 'em.
I would of demanded the LFS set up there own demonstration.


:rolleyes: :confused:

[Rucca]

You two are too good for the old poop jokes huh?

:mad:

A pair of selfish sour-pusses. Praise God a few enjoyed the humor, however ridiculous it was, I enjoyed the laughs. Thanks!

[OrionGirl]

This is a family board with a serious intent. Some levity is enjoyed, but there is a limit. If we felt this was way out of line, I assure you, it would have been deleted. Consider this a warning--threads that do not relate to the forum are moved or deleted. GCC is designed for humor and off-topic discussions.

Get the picture now?

[Corax]

Yes Rucca, come to GCC, then you are MY problem to deal with ;) I'm not nearly as forgiving as my dear friend Onion here.

[Rucca]

I feel molested by a cold-dominating authoritarian figure. Daddy?

Get the picture now?

It's like being in a nice friendly airport, you jokingly whisper terrorist bomb to your friend, suddenly hidden doors in all angles pop open as you are bombarded by secret servicemen (one riding a giant horse wielding an axe obviously stolen from Conan, another slings an Orionsized chain around your legs to trip you up) and the next thing you know you're in a small dark backroom being hosed down with a firehose...while quietly wondering "why is it salty?"

Welcome to aquariacentral ladies and gentlemen, please enjoy your stay, horseplay is not allowed.

[OrionGirl]

Get over it. If I get complaints, I act on them.

[Rucca]

I didn't realize young children would read these posts...who knows what such filth would do to them. This won't happen again!


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[tricksterpup]

I can not resists to add to this.
Was it this tank? http://elseware.to/images/Aquariass.jpg

[OrionGirl]

Hmmm...You really need smaller words, huh?

In the forums for specific topics, the thread should be related to the topic. Horseplay is fine, within limits...And, regretfully for you, the mods DO get to determine if something is out of line or not. As you should have been able to pick up, this was considered inappropriate. A nice warning. Now, instead of having the grace to color within the lines, you decide to lash out. Well, guess what, I can lash back. I do it politely--I just lock threads.