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I took a number of macro shots recently.

This M. digitata has already started growing out nicely.

This deepwater acro has striking coloration.

This A. tortuosa has a few burnt tips because alkalinity crept up again. Tough to dial in what my tank needs because there aren't a ton of corals to absorb it like previously.

Here are three shots at ...

Hi All,
My name is Jim and I have been "assisting my yougest son (21 yrs) in converting his 75G freshwater to salt. Two months so far and WOW what a ride. I am absolutely hooked on the science and complexity of it all.

Now for the question... is it advisable to consider owning a reef if I plan to travel 3 or 4 weeks out of the year? I may be retiring at the end of next year and I plan to see some of this great country!

Any words of wisdom truly appreciated! ...

The plan: 22in tall 6in diameter single chamber reactor(can add second chamber later if wanted.) The reactor has to be leak proof or I will have to add onto my sump which does not have space for it. I will use a mag 7 or 9 pump for recirculation and come off of my return for feed water(may use a small power head.) It will have a probe port on the reactor and a bubble counter.

Few questions:

what do I make the probe holder out of?

I have seen other ...

I remodeled a website (http://www.thecoralshop.com) and the guy is paying me in corals. So... here's the list! If anyone wants any stuff from him the shipping is already paid for and pickup would be in Longview TX.

I'm going to wait until things heal from fragging, so just a few weeks and they're headed my way!
Derasa Clam ~3.5in


Ultra Blue Maxima Clam
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Wes donated this big Fighting Conch to my system because I have a lot of sand and space for it to enjoy. I've not measured the shell yet, but it's a beast. Note the Astrea snail to its right.



It has beautiful blue eyes that always keep track of what is going on in the tank.



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