Flashy Fins

34 minutes ago, Emerald525 said:

Hey Cherany is the handheld still available ?

I’m working on a meetup with Manny Tavan to pass it to him next. Do you want to borrow after him? 

23 minutes ago, Bicyclebill said:

Sorry, I don’t need it now.

Ok, took you off the list.

On 11/12/2017 at 10:20 PM, Bicyclebill said:

I’d like to get in line to borrow the meter again please.

Which one did you want? The handheld is available now; the usb model has a few people ahead of you.

7 minutes ago, Manny Tavan said:

I guess i’d like to be in line for either one. I have a newer set up and just need a general idea of par levels throughout the tank

Thanks

The handheld one will be available sooner, and you can always sign back up to borrow the USB meter if you find the handheld not to your liking for some reason.

7 minutes ago, Manny Tavan said:

May I ask why everyone is in line for the usb meter and not the other one?

Those who've borrowed the handheld meter have been happy with it, but probably this reason:

On 3/23/2017 at 5:32 PM, albertareef said:

If I am remembering this correctly, the USB model has the newer style sensor that, supposedly, has a more even response across the spectrum - hence providing a potentially more accurate reading.  The caveat being, you will need a computer and the downloadable software to run it.

17 hours ago, Manny Tavan said:

Would love to be on the waitlist if possible. Thank you

Added you to the list. You'll need to be a paid forum member to borrow when the time comes.

@Paratore, which model did you want to borrow? The handheld meter is currently available. The USB meter has a couple of people ahead of you.

On 12/5/2017 at 12:08 PM, Emerald525 said:

I think I was laughing so hard when Cherany said that all the winners of the brain quiz should meet her in the corner for a prize....

And in a school, too! Guess it's detention for me!

Welcome! Nice hammer coral there. 

Big thanks to Bert for always taking pics at the meetings! Your posts are great even for those of us who were there, because it helps put names to faces after we're home and realize we forgot to catch names while chatting with people.

Congratulations to Roy & Jim for being the top scoring members of Bert's super advanced trivia quiz! Those guys both scored 80%, if I recall correctly. Couple of smarty pants in the house!

It was so fun seeing everyone! And yes, I do love playing Price Is Right model with those raffle items, can't deny it!

I'll toss another picture into the mix. This is Zoolander, myself, and Albertareef, clearly all quite pleased with the shindig! Maybe it was my big lotto win that had me so excited! (For those not there, I scored lottery tickets in the white elephant exchange. Thought I won $5, but I actually won $9! I will soon forget all your names now that I'm a bigshot lotto winner!)

Nice finds!

Need to get my butt over there. To all the shops, actually!

I think the last time I was at Kennedy School, I was in that very room for a party. This is going to be a blast!

@badxgillen I read that too fast and thought you said tie and tank top. Quite the mental picture! 

Got my sequin sweater washed and ready!

Shopping for white elephant gift tonight.

READY TO PARTY!

12 hours ago, pdxmonkeyboy said:

cool. just trying to get an idea is all.

You can view the wait list at the end of the first post in this thread. It is up to date, and both meters will likely be returned at the holiday party, although a few people are ahead of you in line.

20 hours ago, pdxmonkeyboy said:

how long is the back log these days?

There aren't many people waiting, but one of the meters being out in Corvallis and the holidays have slowed the turnaround down a bit. Still, we've managed to get through a lot of loans in 2017! Most people who wanted to borrow have done so already. 

6 hours ago, Oregonic said:

Just ordered a seneye on black friday deal , feel free to remove me from waiting list. 

Done. 

On 11/21/2017 at 3:22 PM, shaywood said:

Any more details about the cost to participate for members?

@Emerald525, there will be a charge for raffle tickets, correct? Can you remind everyone of the cost? 

 No charge to come and enjoy the food, white elephant exchange (just bring a wrapped gift), trivia (prizes for the winners), frag swapping (recommend arranging trades beforehand), and socializing. Everyone who shows will get a free raffle ticket for the Moloko’s gift card drawing (3 winners). 

Apparently, also known as Mesothorax hogfish. That sounds like a disease you’d hear late-night commercials about, telling you to call a lawyer now! 

2 hours ago, kknight said:

It is blue and yellow. Brett said coral hog fish.

Split-level, Eclipse, and Coral hogfish are all the same fish. No end to common names, but I’ll take that over learning Latin. 

I can see how reef lighting would make the deep color look purple or blue, but it will change as it gets older, like Exodus showed. Liveaquaria also has a nice picture showing juvie and adult color forms. 

On 11/18/2017 at 10:47 AM, albertareef said:

I was wondering about that myself. Where’s @Flashy Fins when you need her?

Fish nerd bells are ringing! @Exodus is correct, split-level hogfish (or Eclipse hogfish, as I know it; same creature). They’re not blue, as the lighting suggests, but burgundy and yellow. Gets huge and will eat your inverts, as well as smaller fish once it’s large enough, although the pointy little face of a juvie is hard to resist! Cuban hogfish is my fave, but the Eclipse is a good hog, too. 

3 hours ago, Optimusprime3605 said:

So, who has the USB par meter as of today?

I have the USB meter right now. No response from nanoreefer32, so I’m skipping ahead. Sent you a PM. 

Try feeding peas. Easy to use frozen by removing the skin and breaking into tiny pieces, so the wrasse can swallow it. Just a few should clear up gas, if that's all it is.

If that doesn't work, you may need to vent with a needle. Not for the nervous hand, but if you dare, you should find this video helpful. It's unlikely to come to that, so don't freak out too much yet.

9 hours ago, badxgillen said:

Well Chris, it is open to all members of the club so you are certainly envied, if you are just getting started I am sure I can bring you a tank warming frag of sorts just for fun, otherwise I am sure a few forks including myself will be bringing extra corals they no longer have room for.

Looks like autocorrect had a field day! 

I think I’m more of a spoon...