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We have a multi-test meter for use to paid club members, but you can buy an inexpensive one at Harbor Freight for arounf $5.99. I got mine free with a coupon. It sounds like you problem is more than can be eliminated with a GFCI or a Ground Probe. I use and recommend both. Find your electrical short with the multi-test meter, and deal with it. It may be faulty equipment. Ground your negative lead to a ground circuit or a cold water pipe. Do not follow some idiot on YouTube's instructional video, to put one lead in the tank and one in a hot extension cord!! I told them to remove the video... it could result in someone's death!

It seems different anemones may go together... providing the tank is large enough that they don't sting each other. Were you planning on upgrading to a larger tank? If not, I would recommend keeping it to one species of anemone. http://forums.saltwaterfish.com/index.php?threads/multiple-anemones-in-a-tank.348894/

I just want to say, I voted for the party bus. There is nothing wrong with discussing legalities first! As a wise man I met years ago once said... "You are either on the bus, or off the bus."

Nice bus!

Jeremy, were you using a GFCI? I had a similar situation with my first reef tank in 1986. Salt spray had accumulated on an extension cord that was behind the tank. It caught the wooden stand on fire, and melted part of the sump. I have used a GFCI ever since.

Aiptasia anemones are doing awesome in the refugium lol. I have a small cube with Red Hawaiian Shrimp (Halocaridina Rubra)... last I looked the population was around 60. I am currently raising no other fish than the Cardinals.

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Possibly an internal bacterial or parasitic ailment. You might try feeding it a medicated food. Metronidazole for parasites, and an antibiotic for bacterial. It may be easier to treat in a quarantine tank. Laying on the sand, it's prospects for recovery do not sound good at all. Did this happen suddenly, or has health been worsening for awhile? How has the appetite been? It there cyanobacteria (red slime algae) present in the tank? This can be toxic.

Thanks Rudy. It's very frustrating to have them all eating and growing, then kill each other off! I have urchins and heavy Caulerpa growth now. Hopefully, that will make a difference. I also have a couple boxes of rock in the other room.

It looks like the next step is to separate them after a few weeks. The juveniles appear to turn aggressive against each other at some point. I would like to hear what Mike may have to say about this.

It's too bad the juveniles get aggressive with each other. I might try to separate some of them in a few weeks.

After the male had incubated eggs/fry about 20 days, I moved him into the rearing tank, where he released about 30 fry. They all seem to be eating well, and happy with the longspine sea urchin in the tank.

Great meeting and zoa fragging demo Bret! Thanks again for everything!

I normally take a 2XL, but the XL (46-48) fit me just fine. These shirts shrink very little in the wash. I looked through the box of shirts, and found several 2XL (50-52) in the bottom of the box!

Happy Birthday!

We seem to be the only really active club in this region. I know there are other forums, but I am speaking of actual clubs with members that meet for activities.

Ashley Register at Growing Seeds at Crystal Springs Center, which is located at Reed College, has requested a 15 or 20 Gallon Nano Tank for her Pre-School class. Welcome to the Tanks for Teachers program!

Update: Tualatin High School has acquired a new Pacific Red Octopus through Coldwater Marine Aquatics. They have named him Stu. https://twitter.com/ColdwaterMarine/status/642578828133425152/photo/1

I agree Holly, we need to be realistic. I have spoken briefly with the President of MASNA, Kevin Erickson, and will continue to correspond with him. We were already contacted once previously about hosting a MACNA Conference, but from what I understand, we were not ready at the time. We are moving forward in a positive way, so let's do our best to keep this in our vision for PNWMAS in the near future! I noticed there were a few more people attending than we usually have at our meetings, but no big deal

This would be in 2018. We would not have to do this alone. Puget Sound Marine Aquarium Society and Mid-Columbia Saltwater Aquarium Club are not that far away, and have some experience with Marine Conferences. I have been to 3 conferences, and Steve Tyree's Coral Farmers Market, that we assisted with in Portland a few years ago. We are members of MASNA (Marine Aquarium Societies of North America) http://masna.org/, so we will also have their assistance.

I'd be glad to give you some. Where are you located? You don't have your location posted in your profile! (it would be helpful if everyone did! ) I can always bring some to the Sept. PNWMAS meeting on Sunday, Sept. 20th.

We also have some great PNWMAS T-Shirts for sale! They are $20 each, and are available in sizes S, M, L, XLG (46-48), and 2XL (50-52). They are usually for sale at our PNWMAS Meetings and Events! Occasionally, I do not have them with me at all events because of lack of room hauling supplies. I think I will bring at least a couple of each size when I have limited storage room.

Thanks Holly, for sharing MACNA with us all! Hey... did you get a chance to speak with Kevin Erickson about 2018? How did you do on the raffle?

I just looked at Jason Fox Signature Corals. Wonderful stuff!

Welcome Matt! I remember meeting you at the PNWMAS Picnic last month! I live in Sherwood, Oregon, but there are several members in Vancouver that you may want to contact. We do our best to encourage everyone to post their Location in their profiles! I hope to see you at the next meeting on September 20th. Be sure to check for updates in Meetings and Events