Vis

Thanks for a great meeting. It was great hanging out with my “ fish people “ as my family calls them. 

PM’d 

I’ll be there. I’ll have some free pumps and possibly a sump to sell. 

On 1/2/2023 at 3:08 PM, AquaKey said:

The club has 2 par meters available for loan to paid members. Please be kind and return undamaged within 1 week so others have the ability to check out the meters.

Ground rules to borrow a meter:

• Must be a paid member of PNWMAS

• Pay a $50 refundable deposit, given back upon return of the undamaged meter

• Agree to fully reimburse the club if damage or loss occurs

  • Full cost of a new meter is $345 (+ $55 for the sensor wand if that is also lost/damaged)

• Pickup and drop off at Cuttlefish and Corals (6363 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97239)

• Return the meter within 1 week

Directions (In order):

1. Click HERE to sign up.

2. Click HERE to check your status.

3. Once your name is called below, there will be additional instructions to take one of the following steps:

• Pay the deposit and post that you have paid, if no response within 2 days, we will move on to the next in line.

  • Click HERE to pay the deposit, and post you've made the deposit.

  • Pick up the meter at Cuttlefish & Corals and post you’ve picked it up

  • Drop off the meter at Cuttlefish & Corals and post you’ve dropped it off which will then refund your deposit

 

Meters available:

Apogee SQ-520 Full Spectrum Smart Quantum LED PAR Sensor

This page has information you'll need, including links to software downloads for PC and Mac. You'll want to make sure you're able to use the software before borrowing this meter. Apogee has verified tech support for operating systems Windows XP through 10, as well as Mac 10.10 and higher, and they offer to help out if someone runs into compatibility issues.

 

Apogee MQ-200 Quantum Separate Sensor with Handheld PAR Meter 

Huge thanks to @Smann for this generous donation!

 

Call outs:

@Cholland - Deposit refunded

@slumberland - Please make the deposit by 1/11 to secure your pickup date, and post that you have made the deposit.

@Medical_reef - Deposit refunded

@Vis - Please make the deposit by 1/11 to secure your pickup date, and post that you have made the deposit.

 

Please bump me out a few months. I’m thinking of getting a new light so I’ll rather wait till I have it. Thanks. 

2 hours ago, obrien.david.j said:

Love the waterfall baffle system.   

 

 Go Green.  Wait, I meant to say Go Beaves!  (Orange)    

The tank looks sweet.   For contrast, you could add some Montipora Setosa and get that vibrant orange pop.  (plus, it's generally easy)

 

My favorite wire mgt solution is Wire Ducts.   I've ordered them in multiple sizes, going all the way up to big.  Here's a link for 4" wide, by 1.5" tall.    Go back to their Wire Duct level, and see all the options.

https://www.automationdirect.com/adc/shopping/catalog/wiring_solutions/wire_duct/wide_finger_wall/t1-4015g-1

 

That’s a good idea! Thanks! 

I’m busy working on a fun 15 gallon cube for my Green Spotted Puffer to be in until he outgrows it. It’s got a neon green bottom and I’m going to have GSP in it too so lots of fun neon green all around. 

PM’d 

I’ll be there 😊

Please put me on the list for whichever one is the easiest to use 😁

1 hour ago, islandVib3s said:

Lol np, just guessing 😅

Better than nothing right 😁

4 hours ago, islandVib3s said:

Right side looks like a lepto of some kind and left might be a enchinata

Thank you!! 

42 minutes ago, LadAShark said:

I cannot recall what each are called, but I have some extra of a couple types of mushrooms and some zoas and palys

Have been running some 10k bulbs for growth so unfortunately the lighting and the glass that needs cleaning doesn't do them a ton of favors, but the overflow climbing zoas are pinkish orangish, the palys are mostly purplish with some greenish hue to them, there are the bright orange mushrooms which I believe are rhodactis, and the relatively common but still nice green rhodactis. 
 

I have some other zoas which I have less of/are in harder places to remove, so these 4 are corals I'd be up for trading.

 

I'd also be interested in adding more zoas/palys if you want to trade more pieces.

If anyone else who sees this is interested, I'd also be willing to trade for more lps/zoas/palys.

 

But yeah, back on topic, let me know if you'd like to trade your pieces for some of what I have.

oh yeah, I have a ton of extra devil's hand leather if you'd like some of that as well

Interested in the mushrooms. Where are you located? 

I have two corals that I want to trade. I’ve decided I’m more comfortable with softies. The one is some kind of monti and is bright orange. I can’t remember what the other one is but it’s very pretty. 
I’d like to trade for some colorful Zoas or mushrooms. 

1 hour ago, jonathon8860 said:

Hey Vis, very generous and really appreciate it, but Island hooked me up along with a beautiful hammer and duncan. Thanks to both of you!!

I’m glad you got some. 😊

I have some you can have for free. Are you going to the meeting on Sunday? 

4 hours ago, Emerald525 said:

50 dollars . Are you going to the meeting next Sunday I can bring it then.

I’ll be there. See you then 😊

32 minutes ago, Emerald525 said:

I have one Darice that I was using on my 25 

Oh sweet. How much are you asking for it? 

Looking for Tunze or other nano skimmer to fit in my aio. 
Thanks. 

12 hours ago, Blue Z Reef said:

I’ve noticed the sting only on certain parts of my arm. My fingers are unaffected but the underside of my forearm tends to have a burning or rash sensation occasionally. I usually just wash off with soap and it goes away within 20 mins or so. Seems the older I get, the more my tank bugs me lol! Gloves are definitely not a bad idea.

That’s where it got me. I’m getting gloves and a reacher! 

1 minute ago, Emerald525 said:

Glad you’re okay sorry I didn’t see this sooner 🤗.

I’m fine now. Thank you 😊

11 minutes ago, radom808 said:

Glad the pain went away!  At least you know you're not severely allergic to them. 

I know right! I do have an epi pen at home but that would not be a fun experience. It’s completely healed now 😊

2 hours ago, radom808 said:

I've heard vinegar can neutralize stings but I'm no doctor.  Just what I've heard.  Hope it clears up soon for you 

Thank you! I ran it under cold water and the pain subsided after about 45 min. I have a red mark left but no more pain. 

I just got stung by my anemone. It stings like crazy. Any tips on what to do? I’m unfortunately allergic to lidocaine. 
Don’t tell me to pee on my arm 🤣

8 minutes ago, Emerald525 said:

That was the most enthusiastic win ever I thought you were going to choke me to death ! 

🤣

7 minutes ago, islandVib3s said:

Adorable to say the least.  You deserved it 👏 

Thank you! I was positively giddy with excitement 😁