JManrow

Here's an excellent pest ID guide - http://www.lionfishlair.com/hitchhiker.shtml

Whether they are spaghetti worms, or cirratulids (hair worms), some people do not care for them. Various shrimp or small hermit crabs may keep the populations down. Also, a Copperband Butterfly or various wrasses may help.

They are probably Terrebelid worms, commonly called "Spaghetti Worms". They are harmless. Don't worry about them. They show that your tank is becoming established. Don't panic when your live rock looks live! I once had a customer at a LFS I worked at, come in and wanted to know if he should bleach his rock, as what I sold him was full of "bugs". If it seems like you have too many in your tank, there is possibly a buildup of detritus. If you are not using a filter sock, go ahead and use one.

Good article reprinted from 2014 about making your own filter socks! http://www.reef2reef.com/threads/diy-filter-socks.162584/?utm_source=newsletter_1&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=January_18_2016

I hope you had a happy birthday Karen!

I bought a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser at the Dollar Tree for $1 a couple of months ago. If they are still in stock, it's the best deal in town. They will not fall apart, and are non-toxic aquarium use, as far as I know. I do know lots of people use them for aquarium use. They have been recommended for buffing out micro-scratched in acrylic. No need to remove any water either.

Did you get some Chaeto? I still have some left, after throwing out about half of it the other day.

Great pictures in the other thread! Thanks Bert and Kim!

Maybe get some carpooling going. If you can provide a ride, or need one, please post! Thanks Roy...sounds like fun!

Here is a map to Tualatin Hills Nature Park & Interpretive Center 15655 SW Millikan Way Beaverton, OR 97006 It is located right off of Hwy 8 (Tualatin Valley Hwy), between the towns of Beaverton and Aloha, OR. https://www.google.com/maps/dir//15655+SW+Millikan+Way,+Beaverton,+OR+97006/@45.4980971,-122.9096578,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x54950ef29307b997:0xb7a5c90778a45003!2m2!1d-122.839618!2d45.4981185

Sounds good! We can get an earlier start on it!

I just got the total results back from Kyle at the Oregon Food Bank! PNWMAS collected 337 pounds of food! Great job everyone! Let's make this an annual event for PNWMAS! Kyle Hummel, at OFB sends his thanks, and this message: I hope you as well as everyone at the Pacific Northwest Marine Aquarium Society is as happy as we are to be able to distribute 281 meals to the community because of your guys efforts and willingness to help! It is absolutely wonderful and a perfect example of why we are lucky to be able to work with you. Please let me know if I can be of any support or help in the future. We would love to work with you and PNWMAS again if we are so lucky! I am always here if you need me. Sincerely, Kyle

I did a lot of work with commercial greenhouses years ago, and maintaining an even temperature is difficult. A solar greenhouse seems most practical. I have a manual from the State of Oregon Amity Fish House from back in the 1980s. Study up on heat sinks, Placement of the greenhouse, angles of glass/plastic to the Sun, etc. I know if it is done correctly, very little supplemental heat is needed in the Winter. Do some searches on 'solar greenhouse aquaculture' and 'greenhouse coral propagation'. It may be helpful, and prevent making some mistakes that other people have made.

I missed it by one number.

Our special Guest Speaker in January will be Dr. Timothy Miller-Morgan, from Hatfield Marine Science Center, Newport, Oregon. He will be giving a presentation on "Marine Fish Disease Recognition and Treatment". Also, Dr. Tim has a 10 minute "Bonus Video" that was made on the Rio Negro that he will share at the end of his talk. This event is brought to you by the Pacific Northwest Marine Aquarium Society, and admission is Free. As usual, we will also have a coral "frag swap", as time allows. Coffee and Refreshments will be served. The presentation will be on Sunday, January 10th, from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM at: Tualatin Hills Nature Park & Interpretive Center 15655 SW Millikan Way Beaverton, OR 97006 We will meet in the "Beaver Den" room. http://www.eventective.com/USA/Oregon/Beaverton/574403/Tualatin-Hills-Nature-Park-Interpretive-Center.html "Dr. Miller-Morgan has 30 years of experience in aquatic animal medicine and husbandry. The last 16 years have been primarily focused on fish and aquatic invertebrates. He is currently an aquatic veterinarian working in Newport, Oregon, USA. He is based at the Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC), a major marine research institution associated with Oregon State University. He serves as a clinical veterinarian for aquatic animals at Oregon State University and for fish and invertebrates at the adjacent Oregon Coast Aquarium. He is also an extension veterinarian with Oregon Sea Grant Extension. In this capacity he provides outreach, education and clinical services to the ornamental fish industry. Dr. Miller-Morgan is also an assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Aquatics Section Head at the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Oregon State University, College of Veterinary Medicine. Here he teaches courses in fish medicine and health management and coordinates the aquatic health services at the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. He is also the co-creator and an instructor with the Aquarium Science Program at Oregon Coast Community College in Newport. This unique program trains husbandry professionals for work in public aquaria, research laboratories, aquaculture facilities and the ornamental fish industry."

Welcome to the forum! Our next meeting will be January 10th will work at 2 p.m. in Beaverton, Oregon. Our guest speaker will be Dr. Timothy Miller-Morgan from Hatfield Marine Science Center. He will be giving a presentation on Recognizing and Treatment of Fish Diseases in the Marine Aquarium. Complete information about this event will be posted soon, under Meetings & Events!

I believe the correct screen name in pic #2 is "Salty Pickle", and not "Salty Dog". Great post!

It was nice meeting you yesterday Amy! Puffers are awesome. Welcome to PNWMAS!

We will have party posts & pics up soon!

I recall when Upscales first opened. The store has been going strong for many years now! Travis and Thomas have also been good friends. They have been very encouraging to me when I had to put the hobby on the back burner for a couple of years. Visits to the store kept my interest going, and now I am back into reefkeeping full swing! Thanks guys!

See you all at 2:00 PM today!

Jeff, what would the cost be for a group buy if everyone went in on a case. If this 24 count? Say 24 people each bought a pack. (or 12 people on a 12 ct. case, etc.)

Did the Hawaiian shrimp survive? They are very hardy.

I can feel for you... although I don't seem to have the hair problem... I just get more of it! lol

I see people getting excited about this event! There are still a few seats available, so get on the bus while you still can!!!