JamesL

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Welcome!

We had a sponsor get some Crinoid Squat Lobsters in a while back... they are neat. Though mine eventually vanished

Well, it can vary on how elaborate you want to get. Some people bring their own small tanks and set them up to display their frags. Others bring frags in bags or disposable containers to show them off (some even bring pictures of the frag "open" or under aquarium lights). There was talk of an ARC run frag tank where people could rent space ... not sure on the details of that. Most are transported in bags/containers in a cooler. Quantity and size is up to you. Some people will be looking to swap coral, a lot will probably be looking to pay you cash. If it is something colorful/must requested, then obviously the more the better. Basic corals do sell/swap well as a lot of beginners come to the swaps.

Moving this to the Off Topic for discussion. And just to clarify one point, ARC is not a non-profit.

Almost all of the local fish stores (LFS) will test your water if you take some in to them.

Thanks for your continued support!

We caught this swimming near the beach in Port A last year (released it shortly after).

A 90g tank would eventually become a bit small for a full grown powder blue tang. There are smaller tangs (like the Scopas and Bristletooth ones) that would do better in that size of tank. If you get a mandarin, make sure it eats frozen food, else it would starve in a FOWLR tank (they tend to starve in most reef tanks too). If you get 2 maroons, make sure they are a mated pair, else they will fight. They can be mean fish. Other than that, I think the stocking plans look good.

Good, I was about to PM you to post in here

If you use some photo software, you can sometimes correct the white balance (manually or automatically). This helps remove the blueness.

The category for April is: Zoanthids/Palys. Show us your best shots of zoanthids/palys. Please note the new rules: Picture must be taken by you. One entry per person. Picture must be of zoanthids/plays in a fish tank or ocean. (New) You may only win once per calendar year. Thus if you win a photo contest in 2012, you will not be able to enter any future contests for the year. We feel this gives everyone a chance in the contests throughout the year. Submit your photos to the following gallery: http://www.austinreefclub.com/gallery/album/428-april-12/ Submissions close at midnight April 15th. Winner receives a $25 Aqua-Dome gift certificate!

Starting a thread for vehicles spotted during April 2012 with an ARC vinyl sticker on it. Remember you need a picture posted in this thread first! And the official rules: You must post a picture in the info thread showing the ARC vinyl sticker on your vehicle. The picture must clearly show the sticker, make, model, and color of the vehicle. Please blur out the license plate if it is included in the picture. Only ARC staff members are qualified to "spot" a vehicle. Official ARC meetings, gatherings, trips, etc are not eligible for a vehicle to be "spotted" (come on, that would be too easy!). One entry per person for a given month. You may only win once per calendar year. ARC reserves the right to modify the contest rules and what-not at any time. The random winner of this month wins a $25 gift certificate to Austin Aqua-Dome!

Not a surprise, but congrats to stoneroller for winning!

There is a European type furniture (Motif) store in Kyle at exit 215.

I would like to be in line if the tailspot blenny falls through.

Moving this to the regular reef discussion section.

We have decided to encourage people to show their ARC love with the vinyl vehicle stickers. And what better way to do that than to give something away each month! So here is what we are going to do. People can post pictures of their vehicle sporting the ARC sticker (please no license plates ... we just need a good enough picture to determine the make/model/color of the vehicle) to the Spot The ARC Vehicle Gallery. Each month (starting in April 2012) a new thread will be started for the "Spot the ARC" contest. ARC staff members will be on the look out for cars with the ARC sticker on it. If you are spotted by a staff member during that month (and you have a picture in the gallery), we will note it. At the end of the month, we will do a random drawing to give away a cool prize to one of the people spotted (and you know it will be cool because of all the fantastic sponsors we have been getting!). That above was the unofficial rules, here are the official ones: You must post a picture in the Spot The ARC Vehicle Gallery showing the ARC vinyl sticker on your vehicle. The picture must clearly show the sticker, make, model, and color of the vehicle. Please blur out the license plate if it is included in the picture. Only ARC staff members are qualified to "spot" a vehicle. Official ARC meetings, gatherings, trips, etc are not eligible for a vehicle to be "spotted" (come on, that would be too easy!). One entry per person for a given month. You may only win once per calendar year. ARC reserves the right to modify the contest rules and what-not at any time. Questions? Feel free to ask here or to shoot me a PM. And in the words of a very popular movie right now: "May the odds be ever in your favor". Edit: Updated with info on posting pictures to the gallery.

Official photographer and brewmaster?

Welcome and thanks for the support!