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What do these two have in common? A week from today, DFWMAS is going to host a fun pumpkin carving event, and the best submissions will win prizes.

“The Great Pumpkin Carving Contest” takes place Saturday the 19th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Park in Grapevine. [ link ] This is a family event with fun for everyone. The club will provide pumpkins and carving kits, drinks and snacks. Gift Cards awarded for best: aquatic creation, most creative and comical.

It's a “Potluck” ...

This showed up in my newsfeed tonight, and I couldn't believe my eyes.

The following was posted by Sustainable Aquatics today:
A few months ago a member of our staff, marine biologist Matthew Jolley, noticed an odd fish being shredded by his brothers in one of our many grow out tanks. Based on Matt’s attentive care and quick action it was saved.

This animal had very long fins and was being attacked by his brothers because he was different. We isolated him and he ...

During my trip to sunny California last week, my first stop was AquaSD. I've followed their online postings for a while, but had never gotten inside the store. Until now.

7580 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 565-1910
Website: http://livestock.aquasd.com/index.php?route=common/home

The store has room to explore the many troughs filled with corals, and there were lots of different fish to select from as well. The best part ...

Here's your official invite to the San Diego Marine Aquarium Society (SDMAS) meeting next month. I'll be there talking about ... you guessed it: Sumps!

It's nice to get some behind-the-scenes knowledge of one of the foods offered in our hobby.



I hope y'all are enjoying your reef tanks and being aware of tank temperatures this time of year. Keep your babies safe.