blueheaven

To clear all misconceptions and doubts about my project, please do not think that I am some sort of over-enthusiastic reefer that wants too much. Yes, I know the devastation of the reefs now is really serious but this is what drives me to do this. If the thought that "what can you do" lingers around, then of course this will be a total flop. I believe in my passion towards saving the reefs and also spreading awareness about conservtion. I am only doing to my best extent of what I am capable of at this moment, at least I tried. Research topics not only include halogens but also in many fields such as life sciences and microbiology. Of course not all students are allowed in this project but only cherry picked individuals whom are seen to have interest in the fields. And I have still trying to emphasize that when I say "nicer strains", I am referring to corals with genes that make them more appealing and I truely hope to have more of these around although it does not have anything to do with improving the ecosystem. And the fact that these corals come once in a blue moon as quoted by bro Maxima, it just simply proves that these are in small numbers and wouldn't it be good to have more of them? My school's Life Sciences facility will be working closely with me to develop better strains of corals that not only can withstand harsh conditions but also we will be looking at stimulating the promoter that activates the production of coloured proteins. And lastly, I can say that we do not need to be under some University or what to achieve research goals. My school's Life sciences have already made 5 MAJOR BREAKTHROUGHS since its establishment in 2002. As we are going way off topic, I would want anyone who is still doubtful or oppose to what I am doing to PM me and I can explain more.

Actually funding is not an issue as the school will pay for everything. And because of this, I'm willing to purchase specimens costing $200-300 And the frags are going to my school's life sciences facility and to all conservation projects. Even those frags I've sold, the money goes back to the prop unit And I'll most probably attend the frag swopping sessions overseas with my frags

Yeah I know that nice strains are not easy to come by but when it comes usually we won't get it. Maybe I'll change "nicer strains" to "more appealing genetics" As I've said, this is more for research purposes and not to make money. And yes, coral colouration using halogens is in the one of the projects

Nope, its just a grant given to me by the school to carry on my conservation efforts. I'm going to propagate partly for commercial purposes but on the heart of spreading the nice strains so that they would not be lost. Another reason is to aid in current conservation efforts and projects. My Biology teacher will be head consultant/advisor for this whole thing as he has a Masters in Aquaculture. The individual projects will be lead by either myself or external researchers. Funds are given by the school itself and I'm looking at medium scale with 2 5ft by 4ft by 1ft tanks and a huge rubbermaid tub for fuge. When the year is over, I'll come back to continue/facilitate the projects going on. Hopefully, it'll run for 5-6 years and we are looking at forging breakthroughs in the reefkeeping hobby.

Well it could be a collection of microbubbles or just some oxygen bubbles from the algae. Maybe a pic for a better solution?

I'm from Dunman Sec The thing is that usually the LFS keep nice strains for themselves so it defeats the purpose of trying to reproduce nice strains as a brood stock. Well its not part of the syllabus but students as well as external researchers are going to be involved 2006 MACNA and IMAC I'll be going...

Well actually my school's propagation systems are meant for research and conservation purpose. But more emphasis will be put to research. Now looking at collaborations with SSC and TMSI I have emailed to AVA about the regulations and paperwork involved but still looking for importers

Maybe they meant that the cyclops are bred in their laboratories

Hi guys, I'm looking for some chaeto to culture in my refugium Anyone care to prune a small bunch for me? If I add chaeto, my sump becomes a refugium ###### DSB ###### growout tank Really in need of a culture to promote my pod population Can SMS me at 96568361 I stay in Pasir Ris, maybe can go Iwarna after the deal?

Spotted a glowing green nudibranch hiding in one of the LR Next moment kena eaten by my sailfin Hope it doesn't "lao sai" tomorrow

Oh, that's a nice one

Woah, got to use wisely liao

one of best scapes i've seen so far kudos to you and the foam

Anyone has some chaeto to spare? Trying to grow a bunch to help in the pod population

Does a damsel play with GSP???

Here's a tunnel made by a pair of isopods If you look closely you can see them

Macro

The volcano is erupting!!!

Joe's skimmer strutting its stuff

Try fragging it Maybe the frag will survive

Hehe...still got my old 2 footer in the storeroom 12 inches of sandbed for a garden eel tank?

What do you feed it Joe? Saw the folks at reef en nature feed them brine shrimp which they seem not too interested in Wonder if i can have one in my growout??? :

And on the contrary, the bottom half that is not exposed to lights is sparkling clean Sorry bro shoelevy, for hijacking your thread

Even the side has coralline

Ok, here's some pics to show that I do not make untested claims. This is not to flame Ancelot but its the actual fact of what is happening in my tank. This is half of my Tunze cap that is exposed to lights