An unknown Acro. It has a large lump near the top that is likely due to a small crab taht has taken up residence.

Taken the left side of Reef A showing the green Pocillopora growing on the overflow tower.

Reef A shot from the right side showing the Montipora growth.

Reef A photo froom the front,

The center upper coral is a Horn coral and on the right is a Cauliflower and in front an Acropora.

Reef A

The Pagoda coral with polyps extended

The clownfish has adopted the rock of furry mushrooms as its hangout. There is a blennie that likes to compete for the same area. The clownfish is likely a female. The smaller male is across the tank hiding out in some Xenia.

This acro is finally beginning to develop blueberry tips (click on the picture for a larger view).

The green coral is a Endive Hydnophora (Horn coral). It has recently developed some black spots that appear to be growing. The problem is that it is growing on a large piece of live rock along with other corals so it would be impossible to remove it for closer examination and possible treatment. In that case, if whatever it is continues its attack, it will be necessary to remove one or more healthy frags and start new colonies.

Reef A

The Banggai Cardinal spends most of the day light hours in this corner. At night it is an active hunter on very small prey.

Reef A

The Royal Gramma backed into one of its hiding places.

The Yellow Tang is very shy about having its picture taken!!

Reef A

Closeup of the Pagoda coral as it has begun opening once again.

Reef A

Taken as a close-up from the right side. Yesterday the return pump from the sump refused to restart after having been shut-down for feeding. Another pump had to be installed. The pump that failed was a Rio 1200. It was removed and cleaned but still would not start so a Hagen 802 powerhead was adapted to take its place. The later pump has a much lower flow rate so it may have some affect on the corals.

Reef B

A gorgonian partially open but is often fully open. It has three new buds so must be doing okay.

Reef A

Taken close-up on the right side. The green algae gets out of hand. The one good part about it is that it tends to harbor small brittle stars. The fish in the upper center, nestled in a colony of M. digitata, is an eyelash blennie.

Pagoda Coral

This coral has not been opening for several days. Water parameters seem to be normal enough. All the other corals are opening. Perhaps it is ina resting-stage.

Reef A

An over-all view of the tank. Recently bought two very small scarlet cleaner shrimp. They were introduced via the drip method and released into the tank just as the lights went out. This was about five days ago. They have not been seen since. Hopefully they are some place down in the coral and live rock and will show up soon!!

Reef A

Right side with the Yellow tang in view. The two Power Sweeps(TM) are also visible. Remember to click on the photo to make it larger.

Masked goby in Reef B. Out today and feeding on small pieces of dried food.