I only took picutres of the living stuff. Overall I would say that 20% of the corals were dead, so not too bad. I tried to get close up polyp shots because I thought that would give a good idea of the health of the corals.
there was new growth, especially on the SPS (Green slimer?). I didn't see any signs of "dying" coral. I saw "dead" coral and "growing" coral.
canon d10... its awesome. My Nikon D90 didn't leave the case on this trip because the little Canon is awesome.
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras/powershot_d10
Thanks guy for looking! I was quite impressed that I could get these shots while hanging upside down, holding my breath, sometimes at 10-20 feet deep.
Labadee, Haiti was a stop on our cruise this week. I took some pictures while snorkeling. Zoanthids, SPS, Anemones, Tangs, Urchins, Starfish.... enjoy.
http://s417.photobucket.com/albums/pp257/hunterdasch/HaitiLabadeeRoyalCaribbean/
you definately want to attach your corals somehow. Snails, crabs, powerheads, fish.... there are many ways corals can be moved/broken/lost/damaged. Secure them and your life will be easier.
My tank is more or less automated.. but in this hobby, anything can happen. I am in Leesburg near Gilbert's Corner and would like to leave a few fish friends' numbers in case there is a problem at home when I am on a cruise and unavailable.
I have someone staying here with the dogs that can check the basics but in case of major problems, I would feel more comfortable having someone "on call". I have done this for someone before, who actually needed me to go check something while they were gone... so better safe than sorry!
Free frags if you get called!! Please PM me your contact information if you can be "on call".
Thanks guys!
note to self: buy a trigger fish.
At one point last year I was getting 10+ in the tank per day (tank is in kitchen by a door that opens ALOT). I know I have a few under my rocks and in my sump. They dont affect the tank.