this hobby just got cooler

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by reefwars

....so what now shoe laces are a bad idea?????

Last time I got tossed in jail they took my laces.....

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Last time I got tossed in jail they took my laces.....

yeah but brad your case was shoe lace related......they were calling you the lacey killer on the news hehehe



fwiw they use lasers for countless things from removing warts, getting eyes corrected and surgery to commercial routers and cutters.lasers play a more important role than alot of us even think.its a technology that isnt new but its applications are becoming more and more everyday usefull

[lockrookie]

i agree its a cool idea dont get me wrong who wouldnt want an easy fix i use apastia x and pepermint shrimp which seems to do the trick for me. but my systems are small i can understand a gy with a large tank relishing in the idea.

and yes lasers have come to be a great medical aid. usually used in controlled conditions by highly trained individualls.. i realise they are just researching and testing theories. but reality is how many ppl whent cool where do i buy one... could i use it on the neighbours cat. or singe bubbas butt when he passes out tonight.

i do like the idea. i just forsee other issues due to the stupid gene some ppl are born with...and yes at times even my stupid genes overtake my common sence cause i thought could i use that on the nieghbours cat

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by lockrookie

i agree its a cool idea dont get me wrong who wouldnt want an easy fix i use apastia x and pepermint shrimp which seems to do the trick for me. but my systems are small i can understand a gy with a large tank relishing in the idea.

and yes lasers have come to be a great medical aid. usually used in controlled conditions by highly trained individualls.. i realise they are just researching and testing theories. but reality is how many ppl whent cool where do i buy one... could i use it on the neighbours cat. or singe bubbas butt when he passes out tonight.

i do like the idea. i just forsee other issues due to the stupid gene some ppl are born with...and yes at times even my stupid genes overtake my common sence cause i thought could i use that on the nieghbours cat

agreed they shouldnt just start calling these "aiptasia zappers" and start selling them to every lfs. from what the thread says you have to buy the lasers in pieces...not even sure if its even legal in canada or not to own a high wattage laser.

using aiptasia and peps is def a pain in the ass.....now what if your tank was also being over ridden with valonia, anthelia and vermatid snails??

the thing that drew me to this idea is its a multi tool for various pests, like a table saw it can do a great job and is very helpful but its dangerous....it isnt needed i mean a hand saw still cuts wood but a table saw is fast its clean and its less work......sure my woodworking teacher ran his thumb through the blade in grade 9 but to my surprise people still use table saws.


out of everyone im the least likley to be the person who should have a laser lol but i like the idea that people are trying it and its working and who knows maybe in a few years they will make a unit thats safe for home use....or they could just drop the idea and we will never know

def dangerous but no one cant admit that its the direction our world is heading be it in the hobby or in my computer we are using lasers and light beams for alot of good applications

[FitoPharmer]

It seems very practical in certain situations with proper precaution.

Where are all the people fear mongering about kalk paste/powder? I am pretty sure enough of that in the eye will make you go blind too. I imagine it is pretty nasty inhaled as well.

Anyone playing around with a 1w laser deserves everything that is coming to them.

Personally The biggest danger I see in the use of this, I am sure it has been mentioned here or on RC, is accidentally blinding a fish. Is one little misfire for a few milliseconds enough to permanently damage their sight with such a strong beam?

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by FitoPharmer

It seems very practical in certain situations with proper precaution.

Where are all the people fear mongering about kalk paste/powder? I am pretty sure enough of that in the eye will make you go blind too. I imagine it is pretty nasty inhaled as well.

Anyone "playing" around with a 1w laser deserves everything that is coming to them.

Personally The biggest danger I see in the use of this, I am sure it has been mentioned here or on RC, is accidentally blinding a fish. Is one little misfire for a few milliseconds enough to permanently damage their sight with such a strong beam?

it absolutely is on the rc threads they are going to great lengths to avoid this, they are trying to make a protective shield you can put over the spot to be lasered so not to reflect onto fish or peoples eyes

[FitoPharmer]

It was a long thread I did not feel like reading to the end. I also wonder how easy or difficult it is for fish to see and avoid the beam.

[Skimmerking]

THIS IS WHAT LASERS DO TO OUR FISH