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Awesome posts and pictures! My old L2 phone/camera was dying, but I managed to get a few pics. I got a new L5 G5 Android yesterday, and very happy with it so far. Waterproof case on this one!

They can eat anything their own size, and may attempt to eat anything slightly larger. They are best kept alone. Now, knowing this... best of luck! It is always a good idea to do a little research on new tank occupants.

All is looking good for Sunday! I am headed to Newport Saturday, so I can be at HMSC rested and on time! I will make some copies of the map from HMSC to the Aquarium Science Building. See you all there!

I sent you a PM regarding sign in at Flickr, viewing profile, etc. Also contact info. I hope it helps.

Thanks Mike... I am just letting everyone else know! I hope the meter is working out well for you!

Please mention the screen name that you use at PNWMAS in the notation box, when you send in your deposit to Paypal. It really helps! Thanks!

We will see you at 10am sharp at HMSC!

Welcome back Woody! Seahorse Aquarium & Supply has been around since the early days of our club! They have great selection of Fish, inverts, corals, and live rock! The also sell purified water and premixed saltwater, supplies, and offer equipment & lighting repair and much more! Seahorse Aquarium is back at the Original Location at:106 NE Russet St. Portland, Oregon 97211 The shop is on the gravel street (Rodney) around the corner SHOP HOURS: MONDAYS: CLOSED TUESDAY: 12 PM - 7 PM WEDNESDAY: 12 PM - 7 PM THURSDAY: 12 PM - 7 PM FRIDAY: 12 PM - 7 PM SATURDAY: 12 PM - 7 PM SUNDAY: 12 PM - 6 PM CONTACT USPhone: 503-283-4788 Fax: 503-289-6310 Email: woody@seahorse-nw.com

This Annual PNWMAS Picnic will take place at Champoeg State Park, on Sunday, August 21st, 2016 Food & Activities 12 Noon to 4:00PM The club will provide BBQ Ribs, condiments, soft drinks, and water! As this is a potluck event, please bring any main dishes, salads, desserts, and whatever additional beverages that you like!! Last year's picnic had a great turnout, and was a blast! We expect even a bigger turnout this year! We will have a raffle, great food, and of course frag trading! Directions https://www.google.com/maps/place/Champoeg+State+Park/@45.2528958,-122.8927073,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x5495683348f5839f:0xe2b1cf8f7c8c6b6b Champoeg State Park 8239 Champoeg Road Northeast St. Paul, Oregon 97137 There's a day use fee of 5 dollars, but you will get reimbursed with a raffle ticket! Bring your family! Bring your pets! This area is huge so there is plenty of running around room! We have reserved Area: OAK#4 from 8am to 8pm, so... you can come early and stay later if you like! This particular picnic site has a shelter (not much of a chance of rain, but it's nice to be able to get out of the sun when you want to!) There will be electrical outlets available. We will get started on the food around 12:00 Noon, and activities will go until 4:00 PM, or so. There is a Disc Golf Area... so bring your discs, and show up in the morning if you want to play! Park information. http://www.freeguidetonwcamping.com/Oregon_Washington_Main/Oregon/Portland_Area/Champoeg_State_Park.htm Camping is available, so anyone interested in that, needs to contact the park! Here are some great pics from the 2015 Event! http://www.pnwmas.org/topic/35443-august-2015-summer-bbq-pics/

We still have a quite a few openings that we would like to fill! If you are going, and have not paid yet, please submit your payments as soon as possible. Thanks!

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Give Upscales a call. I have seen them sold there.

Thanks, everyone that took part in this! Good work!

This will be a great event. People from the Seattle and Spokane - Cour d'Alene Clubs are already responding to this!

I am going to bring my granddaughters along... they love it there! The Oregon Coast Aquarium Tour is ages 8 and up. Once you join, you can get your discounted admission here: http://www.pnwmas.org/page/oregon_coast_aquarium_behind_the_scenes_tour_payment_page.html

This is the perfect time to join... PNWMAS is for the whole family! http://www.pnwmas.org/subscriptions/

Our May Meeting - A PNWMAS Special Event! - Richard Ross presents - "The Secrets of Reef Keeping." PNWMAS is proud to bring to the Pacific Northwest as our guest speaker, Richard Ross - Marine Biologist at the Steinhart Aquarium in the California Academy of Sciences. Richard has spoken at almost all MACNA events. As lead biologist of the California Academy of Science’s Philippine Coral Reef team, he is responsible for day-to-day care of the world’s deepest coral reef display, a 212,000-gallon tank home to thousands of colorful tropical fishes and corals. One of his most requested presentations is "Secrets of Reef Keeping"! Here is your chance to ask Richard his secrets to keeping a successful reef? Calcium reactor vs dosing ? Bio pellets ? Vodka dosing ? Lanthum chloride ? Bring your questions! This will be one of the most interesting and informative talks you will ever attend, for all Reef Keepers, from the Beginner to the Advanced Aquarists! We are also grateful to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington - Clinton & Gloria John Clubhouse for providing the use of their Auditorium for this exciting event! **************************************************************************************** Location: Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington - Clinton & Gloria John Clubhouse   Address: 409 NE Anderson St, Vancouver, WA 98665 – (off Hazel Dell Ave.) https://www.google.com/maps/dir/''/Boys+%26+Girls+Clubs+of+Southwest+Washington+-+Clinton+%26+Gloria+John+Clubhouse+409+NE+Anderson+St,+Vancouver,+WA+98665/data=!4m5!4m4!1m0!1m2!1m1!1s0x5495aeee9a68e1c3:0x11f767bce399c923?sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiMxfz0i93LAhVC02MKHdHMDNkQ9RcIfDAL Date: Saturday, May 14th, 2016 Time: 2:00PM to 5:00PM Free Admission! Bring your friends! Phone:(360) 313-5670 About Richard Ross Richard Ross is a Senior Biologist at the Steinhart Aquarium in the California Academy of Sciences where he cultures and cares for exotic cephalopods, fish & coral, participates in ongoing field work on coral spawning, animal collection & transport, and manages tropical saltwater displays including the 212,000 Philippine Coral Reef exhibit. He is a prolific writer and speaker, authoring academic papers (notably on the Larger Pacific Striped Octopus) and a catalogue of articles on aquarium and reef related educational topics including his Skeptical Reefkeeping series which focuses on critical thinking, responsibility and ethics of aquarium keeping. Richard was presented with the MASNA Aquarist of the Year award in 2015, and his work has been covered by Scientific American, National Geographic, Penn¹s Sunday School, Science Friday, Discovery News and Fox News. Richard has kept saltwater animals for over 25 years, has worked in aquarium industry and trade (maintenance, retail, wholesale) and has consulted for a coral farm/fish collecting station in the South Pacific. The California Academy of Sciences is a world-class scientific and cultural institution based in San Francisco, home to Steinhart Aquarium, Morrison Planetarium, and Kimball Natural History Museum, along with research and education programs. In 2008, the Academy opened a new LEED Platinum-rated facility, and remains the only institution in the world to combine all of those elements under one roof. Founded in 1853, the Academy is driven by a mission to explore, explain and protect the natural world. Visit www.calacademy.org for more information. Why is there an octopus on Rich’s head? While training divers on responsible and sustainable fish and coral collection in Tonga, we came across this octopus. As Tonga is mostly a substance culture, the divers we were training wanted to catch the octopus to help feed their families. One of them grabbed a claw hammer and proceeded to smash up several meters of coral while catching the octopus. One the boat I asked him ‘we just spent all day talking about how not to damage the reef, and there are easier ways to catch octopus, so why use a hammer?’. He answered ‘they bite’. ‘No they don’t’ I said, picking up the octopus and putting it on my head, where luckily it didn’t bite me, going on to discuss better ways to catch octopus. We then talked about how sustainable and responsible ideas applied to everything including fishing, and how respecting habitat means there will be creatures there for a long time to come.

It would seem that would be the best way to do it. Everyone is welcome! Remember, it is ages 8 and up. A few times I have had my daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughters along. They have always enjoyed the tours!

So far, only 2 people have paid. We really need to send money in now! We estimated at least 30 people were going. Please start sending in your payments to this link! http://www.pnwmas.org/page/oregon_coast_aquarium_behind_the_scenes_tour_payment_page.html

I was considering going to Newport on Saturday. Hopefully people will carpool here! If you need a ride, or can share a ride, please post here! Thanks!

I really don't know. Naptha is liquid lighter fluid., like Ronson. It is fairly inexpensive. A little white or apple cider vinegar added to some water, also works very well. I have repaired Hex tanks, using it for a cleaner. Hex tanks require a very strong bond.

With inflation, we have done our best to keep costs down on this event. I know that everyone will have a great time, and the cost is really about the price of a nice frag or fish! ..and the experience will be a memory that you will not forget! Please join us in Newport! There is so much to see in there! I just might arrive a day early, and make a weekend out of it! https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g51992-Activities-Newport_Oregon.html

One thing I can tell you is that prep work is very important, and will give you the best hold. Clean the glass surfaces to be joined with either naptha, or mild acetic acid solution (vinegar water). This will help clean the surfaces of any traces of oils, providing a much better seal. I have always been sure that all surfaces are completely dry, the allow at least the recommended curing time before refilling the tank. The original silicone aquarium sealer was made by Dow Corning (at one time, they used to have a guarantee on their product package). I have had no problems with this, or other brands , such as DAP, or GE #1. I can't really say what brand is better, but you may consider talking to these people about sealers. http://www.fullredguppy.com/silicone.html

People need to start sending their money in soon!