Truly DIY - DIY Aquarium Projects

freydo · 04-06-2007, 10:11 PM

regardless of what you think of the quality and thought behind this project, you have to give the guy credit for forging ahead with his plans.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...5&pagenumber=1

DonaldmBoyer · 04-06-2007, 10:28 PM

Nice post Freydo!

What's the heck is he trying to build? The Death Star? He's going to end up opening a rift in space-time, or accidently creating a black hole with that thing!

I'm glad that I don't live near him! I think that he should stick to gaming! HA!

YzMxer99 · 04-07-2007, 02:59 PM

Dear lord, wow.....i'm speachless....... So I'll let the thread quotes speak for themselves:

Originally posted by nrike
that has to be one of the ugliest tanks i seen in my life. but nice effort

"What's the beer bong for?"

To add water the fresh water make up container <-----awsome!

I know this thread is full of negative and somewhat immature criticisms, but you really do need to evaluate this setup. Its going to burn your house down one day.

Says it all

tefsom85 · 04-07-2007, 03:45 PM

I actually feel bad for the guy. Many people had comments I agreed with but the delivery of the messages was nothing less than calling him an idiot. I have no regards for people who are so quick to post public bashes like that. Hobby forums are supposed to be a venue for people to be able to let their guards down, relax, and connect with others of similar interests.

For this guy, this project was a huge deal and he was very excited about it and he wanted to share it with others. The project has done its job - which was to bring him some enjoyment. I honestly don't know why he kept posting as it only brought out the nastiness from the forum members. Obviously, he's a glutton for punishment but that doesn't make it right for people to pile on like they did. I like to believe the members of this forum are a better breed than that ..

Just my two cents...

DonaldmBoyer · 04-07-2007, 04:19 PM

Will--

I appreciate your sense of compassion! Normally, I would agree with you. But let's just say that what this guy is doing is.........a little "over the top."

I think he started this project, and it has become just a monstrosity! I think it would have been a better choice to call it quits a while ago! I feel bad for him that it has turned out the way it has, but where is the logic in what he has done so far?

He'll live and learn, like the rest of us. But, YIKES!!!

tefsom85 · 04-07-2007, 05:00 PM

Don... no disagreements on the over-the-topness of his project. I also question the design (or lack of) and agree that it has grown into a "complex" project

And... I have to admit that I was amused and/or bewildered at many aspects of the project.

My point was that the comments, while in many cases correct, were delivered in a destructive and mean manner. There is a difference between saying "What is the reasoning behind doing it that way? You really should consider ..." and saying/implying "You're a total idiot.. that's the ugliest tank I've ever seen". I don't take issue with people giving constructive criticism, I only take issue with the personal jabs that people were taking.

Okay.. that's another 2 cents worth and I only had a nickel to start with...

freydo · 04-07-2007, 05:08 PM

i agree... a lot of the comments were uncalled for, regardless of how they thought of his project. it's one thing to offer criticism, it's another to outright insult the guy. my opinion is a lot of the folks who bashed his project, have no idea how to offer proper criticism.

overall, the guy's got courage to continue posting his progress. all the luck to him.

Kelley · 04-07-2007, 09:55 PM

Reef Central sure can get a little nasty at times. I don't have a salt tank, but I have cruised there a few times. It's kind of an intimidating place.

APC is so much cooler!

epicfish · 04-07-2007, 10:10 PM

*boom!*

DonaldmBoyer · 04-08-2007, 01:10 PM

Most of the time, don't most of us have the ability to stand back and realize that we are in over our heads though? I wish the dude my best, but holy cow!

It is a little tough to not be a tad critical.......maybe the people that say "this is ugliest tank I have ever seen" should really be saying "I really wish you would reconsider what you are doing for your own safety and peace of mind." I am surprised that his folks haven't told him to stop what he is doing!