[JoeWhiteFish]

I am a total noob here, but I know there are folks here with some good experience and opinions. Let's get a little dialog going.

1. What are your thoughts on buying plants online vs local?

I have purchased plants from Atlantis, Marine Fish, Optimum, and Petland Dunwoody, none from online. It seems to me that the variety available online is far greater, but I have read some threads about the poor quality of these, particularly due to shipping conditions.

2. Are there any online places you highly recommend?

I have no experience here yet.

3. Are you interested in trading/selling cuttings eventually, given that everyone will hopefully get to a point that pruning is needed?

I certainly will be interested once the time comes. I also have a small reef that contains a few "weed" corals that need cutting back every so often.

4. Are you a driftwood fan or not?

Personally, at the moment, I have no driftwood, but I have some rockscape and a fake stump. The stump is necessary (as I see it) for my Bahia Red Cichlids. They need the cave like setting for hiding places. Without it, they get pretty territorial and begin to take out other fish. As I trade my Bahia reds in as they get bigger, I will probably go for a new look with different rocks and driftwood.

5. What dosing method are you using? Dry ferts or liquid?

I have been using Seachem products, but am considering going EI and dry ferts, perhaps from Rex Grigg.

I look forward to your thoughts and being a part of the forum.