AC-k3v

Love the purple finger pic! lol I have the opposite problem with my pics, but i use white eggcrate. The white reflects too much light and my pics look washed out. Nobody local carries black here and its not worth it to ship it. :(

Your experience is very different than mine. I would be a bit angry in your position. Though it would be hard for me to know if he sent bleached corals to me on purpose. You make it sound like he was out to get you. Is/Was there something personal between the two of you prior to the trade? Kevin

Good luck choosing. I can not... I have 7 clownfish currently and wouldn't doubt it if my collection grows. Pair of Latz Pair of (Black) Tricinctus Pair of Percs Female Blk & Wht Osscy Kevin

Though I'm with most of you and wouldn't pay that much for a mushroom, some people will. Ian @ Reef Odyssey has some really great stuff. Great guy as well. Kevin

I got both... Game on the 360, and watch movies on the PS3. Kevin

I'm heading to a spot where there are usually storm pieces that wash up. If i see any nice lightweight porous pieces i will grab them for you. They will be dead, and probably dirty. Clean them up and they should be alright. I use them in my tank. Ground shipping shouldn't be that much. Kevin

Love it! Looking good Mick! Aloha!

I'd also like to add a big Mahalo to all those that signed the petition. Les from Wet Pets Hawaii was sure to bring that up and mention the support you all have shown. Mahalo! Kevin

Guys & Gals, i apologize for not getting the information to you on written testimonies. My source wasn't able to provide me the info to pass on. Good News though! Oahu City Council voted unanimously to amend the proposed package and remove the aquarium language. Snorkel Bob sent over a representative to oppose the amendment, but one against 25 did not work in Bob's favor. The next issue is that all counties of the state have to agree on this package being presented. This means that Maui, Kauai, & Big Island have to agree to remove this language. Keep in mind the other three counties have already passed the package with the language. There is another meeting on Dec. 13th on Oahu. The other counties will be present. It's not over yet, but we are getting close. Kevin

I will get the proper information for those that want to submit a written testimony to help us out. I urge all that love their aquariums, believe in regulation rather than ban, and those here that send divers to Hawaii to do your business (yes, that's you nanoreef hehe) please just put something in writing. Even if it is just a note to say you oppose this bill. Please help us "Stop The Lies". Also please listen to that radio broadcast of snorkel Bob so you can see what we are dealing with. It is actually quite amusing to listen to his confident speak turn quickly into defense when asked about data. This is an emotional topics for many of us here. Please don't take any offense to anything i have or may post. I apologize if i have offended already. It is very hard to present emotion an text and sometime these posts are a way for me to vent. Aloha Kevin

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This is a very emotional situation for the people in Hawaii. This bill is not regulation, it is an all out ban. This violates more than just an aquarium. This violates the Hawaiian culture, this violates the livelyhood of business handed down through generations, this violates the livelyhood of 100's of families. Take a look at this thread: http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/general-reef-discussions/50956-snorkel-bob-up-no-good-once.html There are two good responses. One from myself and one from Les at wet pets Hawaii. You can see first hand the emotion and impact this has on the people of this islands. Here is another response on our local aquarium forum. Kevin

I have not even heard a comment from Snorkel bob's mouth that is that far off and over the top. That statement is 100% false. We are so limited to how we catch fish here due to laws, that if you net is longer than 3 feet in total you are fined. Out of any place in the world Hawaii collectors are the most humane to fish and have been for the longest. Kevin

I love Corrados! A good friend of mine had a nice one, but he ended up lighting it on fire. long story... k3v

The only MP40 being made right now by Ecotech is the "MP40w ES". I'm not 100% sure they are going to support the old driver for much longer. The modes you speak of are driver driven, and not to do with the "w". They all are adjustable.

They are very reliable pumps. I own 6 of them personally and there is no pump to even come close to a Vortech in quality and water flow characteristics. Ecotech had a known issue, in the past, with the wetsides that required a lot of them to be rebuilt free under warranty. All new pumps have this issue fixed, but can you be sure the one you are buying is... As I mentioned before, its a risk you have to be willing to take. Murphy's Law states: "Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong"

I'm pretty sure where you are seeing that MP40w ES for so cheap. If I'm correct, read the fine print... "Same as retail box except no retail box, manual(you can download from the web) or warranty card(as shown in picture below)." Ecotech Marine will not honor any warranty through this seller. If that thing breaks on the first day you are SOL. Buy only from an authorized dealer, unless you are willing to take the risk of throwing your money in the trash. Kevin Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk

Robert, has it taken food yet in your tank? It was eating here before it left. Though that doesn't mean much. My current Potter's Wrasse was eating until it got in my tank. It took a week before it ate in my tank. Now i have the fattest female potter's i have ever seen. First one to eat and has no problems pushing all my other wrasse a side to get food. Best of luck! And big mahalo for the kind words! Kevin

Aloha! What kind of Acura you got? Kevin Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk

If you come to Oahu you are more than welcome. Don't you stay on Maui?

You guys are welcome to come here. Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk

I really have nothing to add other than white and black tips are also nocturnal. I see them all the time while out collecting. You can catch a lot of baby hammerheads out here with just a fishing pole off the docks. Anyway, can't wait to see the tank. I've always wanted one but don't have the room for a tank big enough. Maybe I'll do a salt water pond one day. Hehe Kevin Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk

I add ya, but all my PS3 does is collect dust and play the occasional blue ray movie...

I got a PS3, but i game on the 360. 360 gamertag = "AC k3v"