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  1. Darkxerox

    Cross breeding heat resistant corals

    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-09/selective-breeding-coral-bleaching-ningaloo-reef/105389888 Pretty interesting research!
  2. Darkxerox

    Sydney Aquarium

    Had some free time in Sydney at the tail end of our honeymoon and visited the aquarium. The large fish exhibits were pretty huge and lots of the fish we keep were a good 2x larger: Dugong:
  3. Darkxerox

    High speed video of herbivores eating

    Cool stuff out of UC Davis! https://phys.org/news/2025-05-high-video-reveals-unexpected-jaw.amp
  4. Darkxerox

    Cracks forming at Aperture/Ecotech/Etc.

    CEO is out: Also LFS owners saying they haven't been able to restock Radions, Apexes, and Vectras since December. Out of stock at BRS too: Beginning of the end for Aperture?
  5. Darkxerox

    Just ordered some Reef Glitter!

    https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reef-glitter.html?utm_campaign=Whats%20New&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9kGRUiikcfy-MMymidNyxA3wjeTeMZdaNpzpETyHSDQ_LkE2dcFLWL9ZJNWzATeNleG2AInPAa_u8jQmTv0TZhL_DkFw&_hsmi=354571669&utm_content=354571669&utm_source=hs_email Can't wait to see how my corals and...
  6. Darkxerox

    Thanks for the tank breakdown help!

    Had @Srt4eric @boun11 @Kensington Reefer @derek_SR @jamie @requiem on the front end and @popper @MarcosD @MichaelB @Turkeysammich and @Apon on the back end. Glad we got to pass the ancient live rock, sand, and animals to everyone in the club! two feet of vermetids!30 years+ of carpet layers...
  7. Darkxerox

    Darkxerox's '25 budget build

    So after moving my tanks out of my parents' place, my mom thought it was too quiet and not as blue! Enter my old nano: Overall Budget Goal: <$500 Ongoing Costs: $335/$500 Date Tank Cycle Began: 03/22/25 Tank Manufacturer & Model: 12g JBJ Nanocube DX (free) Equipment List: Light(s): 12" AI Coral...
  8. Darkxerox

    Pretty sweet discount on clean up crews

    Was going to grab 10 trochus but @robert4025 has 20% when you buy 15 so ended up loading up for other tanks!
  9. Darkxerox

    PIF Ocellaris clown (rehomed)

    Pretty healthy, not aggressive. Evicted because my old pair got the clown space in my main display. And @rxx2rxx2 is picking up this tank. Top right: I'm the third BAR caregiver after @Srt4eric . Fish won't go to the first taker, I'll be sending it to the best situation and member that shows...
  10. Darkxerox

    eBay banning all coral sales

    Looks like most live animals are now not allowed. https://www.coralmagazine.com/2025/02/22/ebay-bans-nearly-all-live-animal-sales-on-platform/ Back in the day eBay was a pretty large marketplace before all the small coral websites showed up. I remember selling a dinner plate sized chalice on...
  11. Darkxerox

    Actual live rock at SWA

    Haven't seen "indo" rock being sold for a long time. Looks to be cured though probably with no light for awhile. https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/real-ocean-direct-indo-red-cured-wild-live-rock-by-the-lb-indonesian-chicago/ Eye watering price at $20/lb, I think I paid around $6/lb for my Tonga...
  12. Darkxerox

    Light racks above your tank, how long are they?

    Going to be putting one together on my tank but was wondering if people have them the exact length of their tank or keep them slightly smaller?
  13. Darkxerox

    Looking for app/web development skills

    Maybe @yosemiteclimber or @svreef might have interest but I'm curious if anyone else here might have the skills needed for developing a website/app that's "simple" and reef related. I can DM you with more information. Thanks!
  14. Darkxerox

    Q1 2025 BOD meeting 1/11

    Hi all, As mentioned here, we'll be having an in-person hybrid BOD meeting at the 1/11 swap. If you're interested in joining virtually or in person just reply here tagging @Invictus or just hang around after the swap in person. Start time might be in flux but we can send out a DM blast if...
  15. Darkxerox

    PIF: King bed frame and box springs

    King size Amazon metal frame with two box springs (both fit exactly to cover the king mattress size). We used it about a month, must pick up in person.
  16. Darkxerox

    WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK! Please fill out the 2024 BAR feedback form

    https://www.bareefers.org/forum/threads/2024-bar-feedback-form.37316/ Thank you!
  17. Darkxerox

    Ben and Rich on RB live soon!

    Should be at noon Pacific. Kenny will be on at 5pm Pacific too, let's get Beefy!
  18. Darkxerox

    Florida Keys LFS: The Underwater Gardener

    Absolutely immaculate LFS from inside the tanks to the shelves and outdoor areas. They have live rock tubs outside curing and seeding new rock. Inside are displays and coral systems (surprised that Koran Angel isn't wiping out all the coral): Some of the nanos are Reef Casa and we...
  19. Darkxerox

    Just got a pair of lionfish

    They were pretty damn tasty too! Pretty easy to eat too, not a ton of tiny bones when fried this way. Tastes like cod, not fishy at all.
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