I bought a Dindrobates Azureus Today

[Calebrez]

Est. 1983 haha i forgot that! i have added apple cider vinager in one and in the other i didnt it didnt really make a difference. And Oblivion you are right it does help to prevent mold that is the main reason for using it. Expecially if you keep your cultures for a while lol

[wolfie2nd]

So how is your little frogger holding up? Is he in his new viv yet?

[enyo]

I just wanted to butt in and let you all know that this thread has deterred me from PDF as a hobby and made me realize how this shit is like keeping a hamster compared to saltwater tanks.

If he wanted to spend money on a frog without being prepared, he has every right. Some people learn more from diving right in, and I can attest to this as well.

When I first started with the reef tank hobby, I like everybody else, saw the Ocellaris Clownfish at the pet store and fell in love. 5.5 gallons and 2 hours later I had a diseased clown on the verge of death. But you know what? I've crammed unbelievable amounts of information since then and I'm working on my biology degree. My aquarium is flourishing and I've started propagating anemones which is probably the most extreme facet to the hobby.

And I still have that amazing Ocellaris after 8 years.

Give the guy a break and quit trying to control what others do, otherwise you will turn away potential hobbyists. Instead, help with the damage control / collateral damage and save some frogs.

[beckdg]

Originally Posted by enyo

I just wanted to butt in and let you all know that this thread has deterred me from PDF as a hobby and made me realize how this shit is like keeping a hamster compared to saltwater tanks.

If he wanted to spend money on a frog without being prepared, he has every right. Some people learn more from diving right in, and I can attest to this as well.

When I first started with the reef tank hobby, I like everybody else, saw the Ocellaris Clownfish at the pet store and fell in love. 5.5 gallons and 2 hours later I had a diseased clown on the verge of death. But you know what? I've crammed unbelievable amounts of information since then and I'm working on my biology degree. My aquarium is flourishing and I've started propagating anemones which is probably the most extreme facet to the hobby.

And I still have that amazing Ocellaris after 8 years.

Give the guy a break and quit trying to control what others do, otherwise you will turn away potential hobbyists. Instead, help with the damage control / collateral damage and save some frogs.

you might consider looking back through previous posts or threads next time you want to rant. better yet... how about asking Est. 1983 how he feels on the subject. i'm pretty sure he appreciated the help and it's probably a good thing he didn't post this thread on dendroboard where folks can be relentless.

i think the point you are missing here is the fact that the folks responding knew he already kinda knew better... but he still bought it. we're kinda like a small family in that way... so think of it as the older brothers and sisters straightening out the younger ones before mom and dad find out or before he's in deep doo-doo he can't get out of.

either way... welcome to the site... and chillax a bit... we're all here to help... and there isn't enough of us to fight back and forth over things like this. get to know us a bit better and i think you'll understand.

Est. 1983... how do you feel about this thread... insulted or appreciative? be honest, please.

[JoeG]

Tell'em Steve Dave!!! (I hope someone besides me gets that joke.)

[frogfreak]

Originally Posted by enyo

I just wanted to butt in and let you all know that this thread has deterred me from PDF as a hobby and made me realize how this shit is like keeping a hamster compared to saltwater tanks.

Curious, why would this thread deter you from keeping them?

Are you saying they're not challenging enough for you?