aggieMEDIC Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 Awwww. why wont the GIF work? Victoly help!!! ***edit*** fixed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubasteve92 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 so im just curious, (this is not what I am planning on doing) but what happens if a coral or fish dies for an unknown reason? Do we still deduct that from the budgets accordingly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 It can be replaced with the same item only w/o incurring a penalty I believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 If we want to use macros or mangroves would that be considered livestock or coral? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 If we want to use macros or mangroves would that be considered livestock or coral? livestock...as they are algae and not coral 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 If we start out with one piece of equipment, say a hob filter, then later swap it out for another, do both get deducted from equipment, or does the cost get swapped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 If we start out with one piece of equipment, say a hob filter, then later swap it out for another, do both get deducted from equipment, or does the cost get swapped? I guess it would depend on how long you used it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+brian.srock Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Just repair and deduct original tank amount without repair since that's the price you would pay if it wasn't broke I agree with this Ditto Kim, I think this applied to equiptment as well. If you buy an HOB filter and are able to sell it then you can deduct the sales price from the total. If you cannot sell it then I would assume you have to add it to your total since it would be considered a backup. Think there was another example of this earlier on as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Well in my case right now nothing is broken. I want to just use my little azoo filter while I get the ac70 ready, which will be a while. Both are used and just sitting in my stash. Just curious if I start out with the azoo then switch to the ac70, if both count on my budget together. Like once something gets put on the tank, is it forever deducted? They're both very inexpensive, but I thought this might come up for others as well as people realize they need more or less flow, light, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 I personally feel you should have a small trial time with the equip. Say you do your azoo to hold you over till the ac70. How about you get 1 week with the azoo and if it isnt replaced with the proper/wantedd equip by then the azoo will be deducted. It is then at the users choice to swap to another filter. I want to see a trial time because 1. I dont know about all the nano equip and want a small chance to see if it is what I like. 2. What happens if the equip you chose is too loud or too dim for your needs and you bought it online? It wouldn't be fair to deduct for something that isnt really going into your tank. (you can't abuse this rule by swaping the azoo out on day 6 then the ac70 on day 6 and go back and forth. Each equip has 7 days, you used 6 on your trial you only have 1 more trial day left. And not allowed o buy tons of filters and swap each on day 6 claiming trial just to expand your budget *ghost budgeting is evil and left for governments*) I'll wait for others opinions and thoughts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teresa Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I personally feel you should have a small trial time with the equip. Say you do your azoo to hold you over till the ac70. How about you get 1 week with the azoo and if it isnt replaced with the proper/wantedd equip by then the azoo will be deducted. It is then at the users choice to swap to another filter. I want to see a trial time because 1. I dont know about all the nano equip and want a small chance to see if it is what I like. 2. What happens if the equip you chose is too loud or too dim for your needs and you bought it online? It wouldn't be fair to deduct for something that isnt really going into your tank. (you can't abuse this rule by swaping the azoo out on day 6 then the ac70 on day 6 and go back and forth. Each equip has 7 days, you used 6 on your trial you only have 1 more trial day left. And not allowed o buy tons of filters and swap each on day 6 claiming trial just to expand your budget *ghost budgeting is evil and left for governments*) I'll wait for others opinions and thoughts. This sounds very fair to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieMEDIC Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 Works for me. I see dead people. Then I bring them back to life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+brian.srock Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Don't know if this was covered but is there a problem if I don't put water in my tank the first month? I'm still waiting on stuff to come in the mail and more money as well since i had to get another return pump for my current tank. I can post pics within the first month of my progress but really haven't decided what's officially going in the tank yet until I can collect from the tax man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieMEDIC Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 I think the rules stated you had to enter by feb 15. But by starting a build thread that is entering. so you should be ok. I see dead people. Then I bring them back to life. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teresa Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Question about slush fund: The rules only mention this fund next to the tank amount. Does the rule also apply for any other category. I.e., if I only spend $50 on livestock, can the remaining $50 go into the slush fund. Thanks for clarifying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I'd like to see them all go slush fund because it opens up different areas people can specialize it. But I dunno if they all slush or not, ill wait for more opinions. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Originally it was only the tank fund...but I am game for them all...depends on what the masses think 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I don't mean to distract from the slush fund discussion, but I'm curious about using used equipment that we already own. I'm wanting to use a filter, glass cleaner, etc, that are well used from at least two other tanks I've had. How do I figure out what they're worth? I don't mind using the price they would be new, but I don't want to do that if I don't have to because it'll eat up my remaining equipment budget faster. It's everyone just using the current new price on used equipment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I don't mean to distract from the slush fund discussion, but I'm curious about using used equipment that we already own. I'm wanting to use a filter, glass cleaner, etc, that are well used from at least two other tanks I've had. How do I figure out what they're worth? I don't mind using the price they would be new, but I don't want to do that if I don't have to because it'll eat up my remaining equipment budget faster. It's everyone just using the current new price on used equipment? I used some used plumbing and powerhead...I used Ebay pricing for new...but I am not sure I had to...I just did...and the glass cleaner does not count against budget as far as I know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 It's supposed to be fair market value for used stuff. That's a bit subjective but as long as it's in the realm I don't think anyone is going to argue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 well crap...to me FMV of used PVC is free, too late now 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 well crap...to me FMV of used PVC is free, too late now never too late to adjust a spreadsheet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 well crap...to me FMV of used PVC is free, too late now never too late to adjust a spreadsheet Yeah well, I don't want people to think I am not being fair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Actually plumbing (tubes, hoses, etc.) are zero. Fitting are actual cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 serious question: What would the FMV of a faulted powerstrip be? I want to scavenge the outlets out of it for my controller and a broken one is just as good as a new one to me, but much cheaper (free) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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