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Everything you do is special Sirena! Wonder if they would let us do a kalua pig - just need to dig a pit and find some sandalwood right?

Saw this yesterday - very cool. Glad you got a pic of it out and about. He was actually fairly active while I was there... swimming all over the tank. Jeff said he was currently dinning on live perpetmint shrimp ?

This tank has some of the largest healthiest euphyllia colonies I have ever seen - some super happy coral! Just in case anyone is thinking about it...

There were some pretty amazing ones there yesterday. Great colors and quite large as well!

I like the clear window sticker idea ?

Awesome! Congrats man and thaks for sharing the pics. Looks like you got to see quite a bit the last couple of days. I have to say though, I am a bit concerned that that tank isn't quite big enough for that yellow tang?

Haha - Jorge strikes again! Glad you found one that will work for you.

I would second the functionality of the mobile site w/o tapatalk - has worked quite well for me and photo uploads are easy right from the phone (in case you haven't tried it).

Maybe this could go along with the rumored new membership cards... The old one in my wallet is getting a bit lonely

I want that fungia!!! There were definitely some awesome looking 'shrooms and rock flower nems in there this week.

I sent a note to @TheClark and @Chief to give them a heads up on this.

Sweet! Looking forward to some nice pics!

Haha! I was waiting for this comment!

Thanks for posting this Ken - pretty interesting data. I think I only see one SPS tank that is running "high" Alk (11). I also recall this being a "thing" for a while but seems the trend has drifted back toward levels more in line with natural salt water. Interestingly, I have had an experience similar to Holly's with regard to calcium levels and Kent salt at target Alk although have, so far, avoided any precipitation issues. I'm currently running 8.3-8.6 on Alk with fairly high (500) calcium as this is where it stabilized with my CA reactor dialed in. As to the original question (uptake rate vs. Alk level) seems like there have been some good idea/advice/theories posted - wonder if there are any actual studies done on this? Would be a bit tricky to do accurately I would think once you try and control for everything. You would need to measure/track the biomass of the coral and keep the target Alk constant as well as figure out a way to measure uptake either directly (tracers?) or indirectly (replenishment rate). Probably more work that anyone has been willing to dedicate.

Looks pretty sweet! Good luck with the cert - bet you can't wait to get out to some reefs.

Been many years since I made it to one of these so looking forward to being there again. Hoping for a good turnout!

Absolutely beautiful fish! Congratulations on getting that apex specimen!

I figured I would find you here eventually... This is a stunning fish - would love to see it if you do find one at some point. I wonder if Wet Spot would be interested if no one on the board wants them.

I like how you shrunk your welder to make the stand look bigger - you're not fooling us! ? Looks like a good start - can't recall the actual dimensions though.

Can't wait to see this filled with seahorses! Looks like they will have a few things to latch onto now...

I thought my Salfin was getting pretty chunky but after seeing this guy I have reconsidered. Whoa!

Well , you probably didn't have the fixin's for ettoufee anyway ?

Crawfish are tastey! Looks like fun - glad you got the gear wet even if you didn't catch anything. The ambiance of the river is always the draw for me anyway.

Thanks for the instant acro collection Ken. Lots of great deals today - much appreciated!

Thanks Jeremy and Jay! Your efforts are greatly appreciated. Nothing like losing your reefing connection on a weekend to cause panic... at least for me!