a fun little poll

Discussion in 'Reef Fishes' started by dustin_P74, Apr 9, 2008.

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what smells worse

  1. cleaning a protein skimmer

    13 vote(s)
    81.3%
  2. curing live rock

    3 vote(s)
    18.8%
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    dustin_P74

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    this is just a fun little poll to see what you guys think about the dirty side of this hobby. i personally think that cleaning a protein skimmer smells worse.
     
    dustin_P74, Apr 9, 2008
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    Altohombre The Tennis Pro Reefer

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    the live rock I had didn't smell all that bad, just like a wet dirty dog. The protein skimmer has more of a funk to it.
     
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    if you cant tell im bored
     
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    ravenfan8705

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    My tank is new and my protein skimmer is still getting out all this black gunk. Really smells nasty. I never noticed my live rock producing an odor.
     
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    Piggy

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    Protein skimmer. Every time I have to empty it I gag. Got to the point where I'll bribe someone to empty it for me.
     
    Piggy, Apr 9, 2008
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    cthegame

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    The nastier it is, the happier i am! :mrgreen:
     
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    Bifferwine I am a girl

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    NoobDeBiff got stuck with protein skimmer cleaning duty last night! While I got stuck with placing my new corals where I wanted them on the rocks. Boo hoo.
     
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    i say live rock curing.when u have a big rubbermade tube filled with about 80 pounds it dont smell very good plus i have a bad skimmer so(skilter) ive never really smelled a lot of skimmate before
     
    hibye, Apr 9, 2008
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