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Reef2Reef Thread - Use of Lasers in Controlling Pest Algae and Corals

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Bud, Jan 11, 2012.

  1. Jan 11, 2012 #1
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    Oh, I just gotta get me one of these.
    http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/reef-discussion/74420-use-lasers-controlling-pest-algae-corals.html
     
  2. Jan 11, 2012 #2
    Pete H.

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    That is too cool! If I had one, I would almost wish I had a pest or two just to try it out. lol.
     
  3. Jan 11, 2012 #3
    Actuary Adel, IA

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    Wow.. I have never seen anything quite like that. Very cool. Definitely dangerous, but very cool.
     
  4. Jan 11, 2012 #4
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    I have yet to read the entire thread, but at this point, I don't care. I want one. Bad.
     
  5. Jan 11, 2012 #5
    Pete H.

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    When you get one, let us know how well it works. (maybe a video or two.) /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/tongue.gif
     
  6. Jan 11, 2012 #6
    ruggerkc North Liberty , IA

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    I really like seeing things. It scares me.
     
  7. Jan 11, 2012 #7
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    yeah did you see that picture of the guy's retina that got burned because the laser fell off the table and got him in the eye? I'll wait for these guys to develop a device that is a lot safer to use for the everyday person. The fact that you should "treat it like a handgun" and put it in a lockable box is enough to make the significant other go "ahhhh, No."
     
  8. Jan 11, 2012 #8
    FlyingMoray Minburn, IA

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    Haha.  Why not just buy a handgun and start using that to kill the aptasia?? I don't think the laser would kill the pests if it wasn't strong enough to burn our little retinas...  No getting around that.
     
  9. Jan 11, 2012 #9
    doug6644

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    You could start ANOTHER business. RTPA, Reef Tank Pest Annihilation. I'd give ya 25$ to come rid my tank of the pests.
     
  10. Jan 11, 2012 #10
    doug6644

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    BTW, I would like to get the royalties from that moniker.
     
  11. Jan 12, 2012 #11
    Actuary Adel, IA

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    Haha my wife already told me I can't get one.
     

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