Tucker has been evicted. 
Because this is such a monumental event, I video-taped the trapping for you. It is recorded in real time, so you can experience it as I did. This is a 69 meg video, and totally worth your time. As always, the best option is to Right Click & Save As to your harddrive.
Tucker Trapper II (69 megs)
Being impatient, I've been making minor modifications to my site now, in anticipation for the entirely new look you'll be seeing in the near future. The front page of the site has a black background, as I tend to make most of my pages that way.
The Hidden Treasure page has been modified to put all MACNA-related information at the very top for your viewing pleasure. This year's three-day conference will be in Houston, Tx (Sept 22-24), and you won't want to miss it. Be sure to find me if you go. Oh, and enjoy the conference, I guess. 
Seriously, I can't imagine not going so if you are on the fence or simply unsure, bite the bullet, commit to it now and go. You won't regret it.
Reefcast Episode 7 is online and already quite a few people have participated in the contest. You only have a few days to email in your guess!
Today, while I had someone nearby & handy, we worked on the reef tank for a few hours. Some corals were moved, others were fragged for the propagation section, and others were set aside for this weekend's DFWMAS frag swap.
Here's a new webpage (soon to be added to the Hidden Treasure page) about how to install a new (or replacement) sump under an existing reef tank. Plumbing is explained as well, and I hope it proves useful to you.
Install a new sump under your tank.
I finally got my new light suspended over the prop section of my sump last night. I wanted a small light that would fit nicely, not use tons of power, and be moveable. As people would come visit, I'd explain what I was wanting, and finally someone suggested I get a rolling drawer track. Bingo! :D
I took the time to dose my tank with Prodibio tonight. Cleaned the sump up a little, cleaned the skimmer, and stirred up the refugium a tad to get some detritus into the water and get the macro algae semi-rinsed. Here's my new (revised) dosing schedule.
I created a new page showing how the Acropora valida has been growing over time.
Acropora valida
