kdriscoll Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Hey everyone! I'm Kevin. I'm pretty new to reefing (less than a year). I have kept saltwater fish for over 6 years. So the reefing is still pretty new to me. I live in Redmond, Oregon. I'm hoping to join the club and start attending some events. Does anyone know of any reefers in my area? Well just wanted to say Hi. I figured that is my first step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Hey there, welcome to the site! There are some members in your area, i'm sure they will chime in shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
180Brandy Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 (welcome)(To)(P)(N)(M)(A)(S)!!! Maybe you can attend the Coral Farmers Market in Portland. We will have a booth set up. Check it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Welcome! Yes there are some in your area. Flyguy and miniwhinny are two that come to mind. If you can try to make it to the corals farmer market in Portland. It is on August 2nd. Many members of this club will be there, and it would be a great way to get some nice corals. Tell us about your system, and make sure to post some pictures of your tanks. dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdriscoll Posted July 22, 2008 Author Share Posted July 22, 2008 Well I see if I can show up. Maybe good time to join too. My system is a 155 gallon Glass system. 380watts CF Dual 400watt 20K radium Metal halide. About 3 inches of sugar size sand About 150 lbs of live rock. I have a few polyps (Green star, ect) Candy cane coral, Dunkin. pair of clowns. Slow start. Thats why I'm hoping to find locals with livestock and information It has been a slow rough start. But I think I'm getting the hang of things. Now lets just hope I see some growth soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 How big is the Duncan? If it is big enough, I would trade head-for-head some frogspawn. I have a lot of different colors of FS, but only two heads of duncan. CFM would be a good time to trade, if you come. dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdriscoll Posted July 22, 2008 Author Share Posted July 22, 2008 Actually the Duncan is only a single head right now. I got him from Bill (Flyguy) few months back. Is is starting to take a run for the better. Maybe down the road. Tell you the truth I have been having a hard time to get things to reproduce. I have seen only a extra head on one of my polyps. I have had them for about 4 months now. I have been a little frustrated. All my water parms. are great. I'm sure I have enough lights and water movement. (Mag 12, two koralia 4 and to maxi 1200+ upgrades. Maybe it just takes even more time. Any ideas? Well I'm sure I will make it up there for the CFM. Maybe if your willing to sell some? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Feed it. It will grow so fast you will fragging it in no time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdriscoll Posted July 22, 2008 Author Share Posted July 22, 2008 Any great advise on feeding everything? Sorry to sound retarded. Any input I will take to heart. I just picked up some Rods Food. I figured I'd start spot feeding everything with that a few times a week. Thanks Again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I feed my duncan, frogspawn, hammer, acan and favia freeze-dried plankton. I squish the plankton underwater for a few minutes to hydrate it then use tweezers to place a piece near wherever there is a mouth. The tentacles "attack" the food, then the mouth opens and draws the food inside. It takes somewhere between 5 and 15 minutes to feed everyone. I do this somewhere between 2 times a week and every other week (depends on how busy my schedule is). When they are fed more consistently, they tend to grow faster. But it is still a slow process. I have a couple heads of frogspawn that I could sell for $10 each. We can work out the details later if you want. dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdriscoll Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 Dsoz~ That would be great. The CFM would be a great time to get that from you. I need to buy my tickets today. So well work out the detail as it gets closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Or you can check out this thread. http://www.pnwmas.org/forums/showthread.php?p=67507#post67507 Amy has a hammer and a frogspawn that are pretty good deals for the size. I already have those colors (I think, from looking at the pictures) and I am trying to get different colors. dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinklikeafish Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 I am over in Bend just for the summer, living at my parents' house while I work an internship here. Nice to know there are actually a few other people over on this side... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdriscoll Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 Yeah I think there is a few of us. Not to many. How are you enjoying the summer here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jptrson Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Yeah I think there is a few of us. Not to many. How are you enjoying the summer here? I would estimate over a 100, just not too many on this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miniwhinny Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Hey welcome !!! Boy I'm sloooowwww in finding this thread DOH! I'm in Redmond also (between Redmond and Sisters) It's great to get another CO'er. I'm feeding everything ROD's food. I get it from Oasis. I love it because it feeds everything all at once. So ya got any pics of your tank? I think John and Charise need to expand their shop...get one that has a "spare room" where we can all get together for meetings (naughty) now there are so many of us Again, welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdriscoll Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 Pic I really dont have any pictures. But I'll take some later tonight and try to post them tomorrow. It would be great to have a local meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Welcome to the club(rock2) I am not local to you but am heading to Redmond in the future to do some work for a friend who just built a house there. If you want let me know and can bring some frags of zoos or sps whatever you like just let me know. Or can bring some things to the CFM if you decide to come up here. As for the Duncans just feed them they will grow(laugh) I had a 3 head one last year and now it is at least 35 heads on itDOH! They grow like a weed once they are happy. I just got another one a few months ago and it has tripled since puting on the sand bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinmc Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Welcome Kevin, It is good to have you consider our club. We are always looking for new members that are interested in supporting activities located more central in our state. I will keep you posted as to what will be planned as events before the snow starts to fall. Thanks Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missionsix66 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 What's up? Sun River, Oregon. I'm in Redmond pretty often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylaster Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Howdy Enjoy yourself, lots of knowledgeable people on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidalsculpin Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Hey welcome. Have you been over to the reef tank forum. Maybe you know Fly Guy already but he is an sps legend around here. You can find him on both sites and I believe he lives in Bend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdriscoll Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 Fly guy (bill) I have had the pleasure of meeting Bill and seeing is beautiful tank. Great guy. I have checked out the Reef tank a few times. So far Im starting to think PNWMAS is taking the lead I actually spent more time on here than RC. wait, Did I say that out loud? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriswaters Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Fly guy (bill) I have had the pleasure of meeting Bill and seeing is beautiful tank. Great guy. I have checked out the Reef tank a few times. So far Im starting to think PNWMAS is taking the lead I actually spent more time on here than RC. wait' date=' Did I say that out loud?[/quote'] Funny you should say that....I think it was the other site that literally drove me away...I couldn't compete with those people! This is definately the place to be. I have met a lot of very knowledgable people here, and I think the laid back Oregon/Washington attituted plays through! Everyone is super nice and super helpful! One never has to worry about posting a thread and it being lost on the 3rd or 4th page in one day here! I know many have said this...but Welcome. Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdadof2 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Welcome to PNWMAS. I think you will find the people here much more friendly than some of the other reef boards out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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