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I agree that this is a very young tank, if it was set up at the beginning of October. I'd wager that this is a heavy bioload for a tank that has not fully cycled. Test water parameters and consider not replacing lost fish until tank is matured enough to handle them. Good luck and welcome to the addiction!

ruh roh! Does this mean that it is going to get huge? My tank isn't enormous, so it may be finding another home if it gets too large. Pretty bugger though! I love the thing.

Coming from another 20 something that transferred from FW to SW a couple years ago, you're going to spend thousands on the smaller tank anyways. Its worth it, and I have a particular love for the nanos over the bigger tanks, so I'm not necessarily on the band wagon for go big. But don't kid yourself, SW is expensive in a small tank or a big one. That said, it is also extremely rewarding, entertaining, and fun. I LOVE my tank and spend hours staring at it. Set it up right the first time, and then enjoy it worry free for a long time. Last bit of advice, load it with as much LR as you can, and wait a long time before adding fish or corals. I know that everyone says it, and you can get away with rushing the process in FW......but it makes life SO much easier in the long run if you wait a couple months before adding anything to the tank after the sand and rock is in. Good luck and welcome to the addiction!

It has multiple mouths, makes it a lobo then?

Not quite sure what I have, but its pretty! Thanks Garrett!

Looking good! I'm very impressed!

Shiner bock

Any thoughts on what to do if the power goes off? I'm a little screwed if that happens.....

LOL, I thought it was about hats too.

I second, third, and fourth Garrett as the best bet for clean up crews. He definitely hooked me up this last week. Awesome crew, seriously low price.....

I Emailed him last time and he was really rude. I hope no one is dumb enough to get scammed by this guy! Maybe someone should post a link to our forum as a response to his ad.....

Looks like the zoa eating nudis that I had!! Oh no!! Fresh water dips worked for me. I dipped in fresh water for at least 5-10 minutes, swished the zoas around and used tweezers to pick off any nudis or eggs that I saw. Be sure to do ALL of your zoas!

As far as chams go, veiled are pretty user friendly. Good luck finding him a home! Free bump....

I love listening to birds! But for some reason unbeknownst to me, they all hate me! They will attack without provocation! Its crazy!

I currently compete in agility (CPE, USDAA, ASCA) and freestyle. My adult aussie has been shown conformation although I haven't done any of it with her, and I will be showing the puppy in conformation as well as agility, freestyle, and herding (if she's any good).

We'll see. I exposed her to sheep to see what she would do. Herding is largely about a dog's level of instinct. Clue was interested in the sheep, but not overly interested. I'll put her on stock again in a couple weeks and see what happens then. If she's got "the eye" then I'll train her for it. :-)

I wanted to introduce my newest family member. Most of you know that in addition to my work in human services, I am also a dog trainer and compete in several dog sports. Recently I had the opportunity to bring home my next performance dog.....and here she is! This is Timber Riddle Me This loving known as "Clue."

Some of my favorites.... In no particular order: Top Gun P.S. I love you Medicine Man Pretty Woman Pursuit of Happyness Taken Rudy Hairspray City Slickers Remember the Titans

And one fish would have to be my starry blenny. I love that bugger.

Zooanthids! You said one coral....not one color morph! So I'd still have variety!

I will be driving up from the Corvallis area and would have space for 3 more people in my car. PM me if you're interested.

Thank you everyone for such great debate and conversation, this is what free speech is designed for.....to encourage open and honest discussion of controversial issues. I thank those that recognize that work in the MRDD field is sometimes rough, but please understand that it is also some of the most rewarding work that I have ever done. It is for these people that I felt the need to post on a public forum about these measures that will protect their funding. I realize that there are many sides to any subject, and I am thankful that people here are so willing to present their concerns in such a constructive way. I would like to address 2 points specifically. The first is one that was made about increasing taxes on small businesses. This posting was made in response to a similar thread that I started on my local craigslist, and I think that it is relevant here: "Actually, the new personal income tax (#66) kicks in above $125k for singles, but not until $250k if you're filing state taxes jointly (including domestic partnerships). Also, this year's unemployment benefits will receive a small tax break. #67 does not effect a corporation if it is solely owned. Otherwise, if it is an S-corp/LLC/partnership, or has less than $250,000 of taxable income, it goes up from $10/year to $150/year. I'm sure opponents will point out that that is an astonishing percentage jump, but not really, if you take in to account the $10 tax level was set in 1929 ($10 in 1929 money = $316 in 2009 money). Those above $250k require more math. There's a flowchart and more facts about the proposal at OCPP - http://www.ocpp.org/cgi-bin/display.cgi?page=nr20091103DeTree OCPP is slightly left-leaning, but at least fact-based rather than knee-jerk "they took our jobs" R&R posters. The "Stop Job Killing Taxes" Organization (yes their real name) site doesn't argue with these facts, they simply add on perceived dire consequences: http://www.stopjobkillingtaxes.com/faq/ " The second point that I would like to address is the concerns over increasing taxes to fund government programs instead of "living within the means." Although I realize that government often overspends on sometimes seemingly ridiculous projects, I feel that it is unreasonable to expect that taxes remain unchanged forever. As the state grows, and the general population is aging, there will be more and more demand for state funded benefits and programs. These things cost money. In order to provide for the people of this state, the government must have funds coming in that match the need. Yes, there are problems with how the budget has been managed, but I don't feel that it is fair to play the "clean up your own mess," game when it is ultimately the very young(children) or underprivileged of the state that will pay the price. Changes need to be made, but changes cost money. If we can't afford to maintain programs like food stamps, medicare (current Oregon poverty level is 300% of the national standard, without 66&67, one proposed change is going to 100% of that standard....which would deny government food and health assistance to people who make more than $750.00 per month), and residential services for people with developmental disabilities.....how are we going to pay to have the work groups to reform the budget? I just feel like these two measures create a more fair taxation system, and not the opposite.

My employer is a non-profit agency providing residential and independent support to developmentally disabled people in the Willamette Valley. I do believe that they are far from corrupt or inept. We depend on the dollars that the state puts forth to provide these kind of services so that the feds will match them and allow us to continue to run the group homes that keep these people out of the institutions. If 66 and 67 don't pass, we are looking at a complete annihilation of the brokerage system, which would eliminate 7,000 jobs as well as services for over 2500 disabled people, as well as 10% cut in funding across the board for all disability services. I'm only speaking about the disability services side because that's all I really know. There are however reprecussions for the education side. Just please do your research whatever side you take. Don't rely on hear-say, and don't rely on biased information. Read the measures. Make your own decisions. I just wanted to make people aware that these things are coming down the pike. Thanks!

Hey Everyone, I am trying to get the word out about these two measures that will appear on the January ballot for the state of Oregon. I currently work in the human services field and, like everyone, we are tightening the belts to conform to the current economic climate. In an effort to continue providing services to people who need them (low income, MRDD, disabled, and the eldery) and protect the current standard of education in our state, Oregon has brought these two measures to a vote. Sadly, there is alot of anti-legislation propaganda happening right now (you've all seen the "stop job killing taxes" signs). Here's the short version of what these two measures are all about: 1. Measure 66: would require corporate businesses to pay a minimum income tax of $150.00. This is an increase from the current $10.00 that they are required to pay. The current minimum was set in 1931 and has not been adjusted since then. This measure would simply account for the cost of living increase and inflation to bring the minimum tax in line with what everyone else is required to pay. 2. Measure 67: Would increase the income tax paid by the top 3% of tax payers by 1.8% only on income filed over the predetermined about (125,000 for a single, 250,000 for a couple). So if a couple filed an income of 260,000, they would be taxed the addition 1.8% only on 10,000 of that since it was over the 250,000. This translates to an increased tax of $180.00. These two measures will protect nearly $1 billion in services that are vital to our communities, as well as thousands of jobs in the human services and education fields....mine included. So please, read more about these two measures and find it in your heart to vote yes and help create a fairer taxation system in Oregon that does not favor corporations over the individual. For more information: www.defendoregon.org