28
Jul 2016
Back from San Diego
Annually I meet up with my marketing director at Creative Soup in San Diego, Ca.
19
Jul 2016
LFS Bus Tour 2016 - DFWMAS
For the third year in a row, or is it the fourth perhaps, DFWMAS hosted another LFS Bus Tour. I did a video about the tour last year, so this year's video is more about things that were intesting to me rather than documenting what has been seen before on my channel.
16
Jul 2016
Touring ORA in Florida
Getting to tour ORA (Oceans, Reefs & Aquariums) was a real treat, but I've been requesting a visit for years. Finally earlier this year, they agreed to allow this one-time walk-through, and told me what I'd be permitted to film and share on Youtube.
25
Jun 2016
It's Friday Night!
While most would get excited to go out on a Friday night, I instead stayed in and tinkered with my reefs. Reefkeeping needs attentiveness, and tonight was one of those nights where I needed to address specific needs, or lose corals.
23
Jun 2016
Goby & Pistol Shrimp pairing
I got this paired up team at our club's last meeting. And they have stayed under the Acan colony in the 60g Anemone Cube. I took a few macro shots...
21
Jun 2016
Necessary shade
For many years, I've used foam sheets from Hobby Lobby (most hobby craft stores have these) to keep the refugium light off the rest of my gear. People often think they need colored or black acrylic in their sumps to avoid algae growth in other compartments and within their skimmer / reactors.
21
Jun 2016
Magnetic stirrer for water tests
A few weeks ago, I saw something really neat and contacted that person for more information. If possible I hope to sell these from my shop, but for now let me showcase what he sent me as a gift. It's impressive!
22
May 2016
When visiting the LFS...
Today's club event took place at Saltwater Paradise. I made the trip across town not only to attend, but to do a PAR meter demonstration using the brand new Apogee meter for everyone in attendance.
18
May 2016
Nyos Quantum 300 Skimmer Review (video)
After months of use, regular cleanings, minor adjustments and a full breakdown twice, I'm releasing my product review of the Nyos Quantum 300 protein skimmer. I love the look of it, but what pleases me most is how quiet it is. It's dead silent. Here's the full video, including breakdown.
10
May 2016
2.5 years later (Day 915)
Today is the 2.5 year anniversary of the 400g reef 2.0, which is when all the livestock was re-added to the new 400g reef aquarium.
09
May 2016
Ocean-related in-home art
I met a local artist at Dallas Comic Con events two years ago, and discovered she used to be in the saltwater hobby herself. Lhars Ebersold does some beautiful work, some of which I've shared from her Instagram account from time to time.