born2killspam
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IIRC, in Zen and the Art of Motorcyle Maintenance Robert Pirsig cuts a shim from a pop can for his friend's BMW motorcycle. His friend is appalled that such a humble device could be used to perfect such a good example of German engineering. Germans are famous for their precision, Americans for making it work.
But proof is in performance, a pop-can needs to proove itself worthy of course.. To Pirsig the engineer who designed the BMW would have appreciated his use of the pop can. Although dedicated shims are available, his homemade shim is perfect, an essentially free part cut from a soft metal that will serve its intended purpose beautifully.
Now granted both of you are doing things as Persig did, but you are moreso IMO lacking things like PVC/hydroton etc.. Thing is, once you settle upon the necessary aeration stone, whether the Lava works, or you need to drop $4 at the pet store, I think yours will likely aerate better, and furthermore keep out more light..
I actually bastardized the AA credo to suit DIY activities..
Lord, grant me the tools and craftsmanship to DIY the things I can,
the funds to purchase the things I cannot,
And the wisdom to know the difference..
Edit: The book is a literal classic.. Its likely all over the torrent sites in pdf&audio format, and any bookstore that can't atleast order it should be ashamed of themselves..
But proof is in performance, a pop-can needs to proove itself worthy of course.. To Pirsig the engineer who designed the BMW would have appreciated his use of the pop can. Although dedicated shims are available, his homemade shim is perfect, an essentially free part cut from a soft metal that will serve its intended purpose beautifully.
Now granted both of you are doing things as Persig did, but you are moreso IMO lacking things like PVC/hydroton etc.. Thing is, once you settle upon the necessary aeration stone, whether the Lava works, or you need to drop $4 at the pet store, I think yours will likely aerate better, and furthermore keep out more light..
I actually bastardized the AA credo to suit DIY activities..
Lord, grant me the tools and craftsmanship to DIY the things I can,
the funds to purchase the things I cannot,
And the wisdom to know the difference..
Edit: The book is a literal classic.. Its likely all over the torrent sites in pdf&audio format, and any bookstore that can't atleast order it should be ashamed of themselves..