Recent content by Brad Ward

Greg, Thank you so much for that. The people who made up the committee were the best group of people I have ever had the pleasure of working with on a project. It was a great experience for us as well. Brad Ward

Hello everyone, I would just like to say thank you again to everyone who participated in MACNA this year. From the sponsors to the participants and everyone in between, I want you to know that this years successful conference has assured the future of MACNA's for years to come. We have...

James, Back in 94/95 we ordered 4 of the 5 foot models that utilized conventional 1-1/2" venturi from this company that were powered by Iwaki 100RLT's. They were good skimmers for the 1500 gallon exhibits at the DWA. We also had the 3 footer reviewed by Richard and set it up on a 100 gallon...

Hi Nathan, We were on target for earlybird registrations and more are registering every day! I am anxious too as you might guess. But we have a great MACNA Committee in place and I know it will be a success and keep MACNA going for years to come. We have all speakers Biographies, Topic...

Greetings fellow Hobbyists, As you know or might not know, MACNA 14 is happening in Fort Worth September 27-29th this year. Just a friendly reminder that the Registration is only $100 for a few more days. If you need any more info, please go to our web site at: www.dfwmas.com We have sign...

Dress code is casual for all events. The Banquet consists of a tasty meal with desert, and features MASNA's Award presentation, followed by a great Speaker. The Hobbyist of the Year will be announced and the Marine Aqaurium Societies winners for best web site and best newsletter. That's about...

Buba, We have 10 Speakers confirming attendence so far. Others are in the works. More information at: www.dfwmas.com Dr. Yahuda Benayahu Dendronepthea sp. expert Eric Borneman Author of "Aquarium Corals", Hobbyist Scott Michael Diver, Photographer, Author "Reef Fishes" Martin Moe Author...

Hi All, This MACNA would not have gotten off the ground without the support and offers of help from Aquarium Societies and individual hobbyists from all over. Members of our club and other clubs, stepped forward and offered their time, money and effort ( and believe me, this will take a lot...

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The skeletal structure should never be evident in a healthy specimen. They just don't feel the need to make their fleshy parts expand a lot because they are getting enough light. If you have ever seen a DAS tank that just has NO flourescents over it, you can see how big they can stretch. Brad

The skeletal structure should never be evident in a healthy specimen. They just don't feel the need to make their fleshy parts expand a lot because they are getting enough light. If you have ever seen a DAS tank that just has NO flourescents over it, you can see how big they can stretch. Brad

Modo, They will indeed stretch and grow big when they are starved for light and are usually don't expand as much when enough light is given. This species is definately a predator, so feed it often. hth, Brad

Modo, They will indeed stretch and grow big when they are starved for light and are usually don't expand as much when enough light is given. This species is definately a predator, so feed it often. hth, Brad

I used ocean water from 1966-93 when I lived in Palm Beach County in my FO and Reef tanks. I used to collect it on the incoming high tide in the Palm Beach and Jupiter Inlets when I didn't have a boat available. No problems at any time. If you are raising larval stage fish however, there are...