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Hey where's our Clam Eye Candy Thread??? -Jess

Rik, Nice pics:) Black Mammoth, I can understand not wanting to pay $40 for a cleaner shrimp, but when was the last time you were there? I visit the store about once a week and some of the prices you have mentioned I have not seen at his store. I am not trying to start anything, just commenting on my personal experiences. In my situation I am in too deep to worry too much about the price of the livestock that I buy because, if I see something that is healthy, appealing to me, and within reason of my wallet, I will buy it. A good example of this is somewhat recently (within the past 6mos) George and I were looking for a bellus angel. Now, anyone that is interested in this fish knows the few random places that can actually get this fish from time to time. We were on the hunt for this fish for months and after going to roozens a few times and coming home with one, just for them to die within a week, the $50 tacked onto EAs price, turned out to be much more worth while. EA is basically a clean roozens. Most of the odd corals and such that jos gets in at roozens, EA can get you something equally unique and it will live. I've personally had excellent experience with ea and I can't recall a fatality from the store that was due to an unhealthy specimin. The price of the coral, in relation to its health is irrelevant -- in due time, the more expenisve store far outweighs the fatalities of cheap stores. I am in no way saying Marine scene is a cheap store, I am just trying to make a point that most of us have too much involved in this hobby to worry solely about price. It is important, but not the first thing to consider. First thing to consider is obviously, the health of our livestock, which is the reason we are all in this hobby I hope that the computer is not making me seem like a snot, these things can depict it that way. If I sound rude, I apologize dearly. -Jess

if you get bored - c'mon out and join us! -Jess

Excellent guys!

Inna - Is that a I'll try? We'd love to have ya! -Jess

To kick off the season, George and I will be hosting a tank tour on Sunday May 20th from Noon to 5pm. We are located in Arbutus, MD. Right near 95 & 695. I will post directions in the next day or two. Who: Geofloors & 90OcReef What: 280 Gallon, 120 Gallon, 30 Frag Tank & Other misc. Where: Arbutus, MD 21227 When: Sunday, May 20 from 12-5pm (typo in the subject line) 12:00 - 5:00 PM Food: Snacks & Sodas Any Questions? Shoot us a PM We should have a bunch of Misc. equipment for sale if there isn't too much going on that day. George has a 280 gal SPS/LPS Tank, a 120 Softie Tank, 2 frag Tanks, and we are scrambling to get my zero edge clam tank setup. I am really hoping to have it all in order by next saturday! Come visit us!! We are only about 1hr from BRK. MARYLAND IS NOT THAT FAR!! our address is below. Post if you think you can make it!! 1322 Linden Avenue, Arbutus, MD 21227 -Jess

A few CMAS members have ordered from these guys and I have heard nothing but good. -Jess

Yea, the sale is on Fish Only in most cases. Corals aren't normally included in the discount. Even so, EA is an EXCELLENT Store & they have $20, $40 & a recently added $60 coral tanks. You can find some really great corals at discounted prices in those tanks! -jess

EA is a great store. I just want to correct one quick detail. Phil has 25% off all Marine FISH almost every weekend.

Bump!! Today's the day! FRAGS GALORE! 12-4

We'd love to have you all!

Harass byron, he said he was thinking about coming... Maybe? -Jess

I have an unfortunate change of plans. The Purple A. Samoensis Colony has began to RTN due to shipping stress. We will not be selling this colony at the frag fest/picnic. To Replace the A. Samoensis Colony... Is A. Caroliniana Photo taken by Reefer Madness Colonies we will be fragging are as listed below.... Pokerstar/ Supergirl Monti* Red Fungia* Caroliniana Acanthastrea (Hillae or Echinata) Ricordea Yuma Purple Grape Gorgonian Green/Pink Echinophyllia * Corals with an asterisk will be distributed by a "Random Lottery Drawing" Hope to see more of you WAMASers there! It's going to be a beautiful weekend!!

From what I understand, If and When you see Brooklynella, it would likely be too late to even help a fish. George had a Blue Ring Angel come in with brooklynella about a year and a half ago, he put it in his 280 and all the fish were beating him up. He removed it from the display and within the next day or so there were signs of Brooklynella, after that, the fish was dead within 24hrs, along with a Golden Angel, Possom Wrasse, and a few other oddities.... -Jess

Doug, I look at it this way.... If you are going to lose the fish anyway, which in the case of brooklynella it is almost a certainty! I'd treat with the formalin. It is nasty stuff, and i have only ever used it once more recently when our fish had a very nasty undertermined disease. But, when the fish is going to die regardless, it can only potentially help them. I would suck it up and try it. It's better than sitting back and watching them slowly suffer. With brooklynella, it moves so fast that you're just waisting time trying other methods like hypo and such. Good Luck!! and these are just my opinions. I hope they pull through for you! -Jess

12 polyps in my book says it's a alveopora.... does it have a skeleton or a encrusting mat? -Jess

byron looks so cheery! Thanks for the clams guys! -Jess

Yay We don't bite ya know.... Maybe we can do a quick Geofloors tank tour again. -Jess

After the BOD Meeting the other night it was determined to be most fair, we will be doing a lottery for corals one & two (poker monti & fungia). If you are interested in this coral, we will give you a raffle ticket and if your name is called the frag will be $20. I am adding another coral as well. We will be fragging a purple samoensis. Needs strong lighting. Very thick branches. Pic below courtesy of http://www.reefermadness.us

We will be selling Raffle tickets for a MACNA Full Conference Pass & 2 Night Hotel Stay!! Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. You do not have to be present to win. Drawing will be held the day of the picnic/frag fest! I am adding a few pictures of the echino & the acan that we just took. Pictures were taken under 10ks Only -- No actinics.... These corals are gorgeous! Echino Echino Acan

Back by popular demand -- CMAS Frag Fest & May Picnic Location JHU - Applied Physics Lab - Picnic/Recreational Area Date - Sunday, May 4th Time - 12:00 - 4:00PM Food - CMAS will be providing burgers, hotdogs, rolls & soda. Generally everyone brings a snack and we have one heck of a cookout! Please post if you think you may be attending & If you could bring a snack / dish Corals have been purchased!!! Prices will be determined & posted in the next few days. We may be getting an acro or two as well.... I will be making a phone call tomorrow. Photos courtesy of Jake Adams paired with his skills & his underwater housing. Thank you Jake! Enjoy! 1 -- Pokerstar Encrusting Montipora (Supergirl) approx 12+/- frags 2 -- Red Fungia Plate Coral approx 12+/- frags 3 -- Blue/Green Echinophyllia (Different than previous frag fests) approx 25+/- frags 4 -- Acanthastrea Hillae (Different than previous frag fest) approx 25+/- frags 5 -- Purple Grape Gorgonian (photosynthetic) approx 15+/- frags **** ALL CORALS WILL BE FRAGGED AHEAD OF TIME & DISTIBUTED ON FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS****

As per Frank Burr at our CMAS meeting this past weekend -- You want to get the ATLANTIC variety of peppermint shrimp. Also, they may only eat small aips, not very large ones. -Jess

Here's a few pics to share. Photos courtesy of our webmaster, Heather Ortega (Ortegah). Jake Adams & Frank Burr Daphne Fautin Split the CASH -- Winner went home with $75!! SMMAS Crew A few Raffle Cups The Crowd Lounging Rik - The Nano Winner! Congrats!

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Thanks for coming rik! Congrats on the Nano! Hope your son enjoys! -Jess