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I posted two of my anemones defending their spaces. HOWEVER, now my two smaller anemones have moved next to each other, and guess what?...

Debra Quick-Jones

Dec 12, 20191 min read

Debra Quick-Jones

Dec 12, 20190 min read

After 2weeks of no eating, my octopus finally devoured a crab. No pics, I will save you the carnage, but it was quite satisfying. My...

Debra Quick-Jones

Dec 10, 20191 min read

11/14/19 I have been observing the behavior of three anemones on a single rock. One is the original Giant Green anemone I have reared...

Debra Quick-Jones

Dec 4, 20191 min read

On November 26th I picked up my very own Bimac octopus from Matsu Collections. Also, couple of Blue-banded gobies to brighten up my main...

Debra Quick-Jones

Dec 4, 20191 min read

11/11/19 So much happening! I recently was lucky enough to go on a trip with the Nature Conservancy to Santa Cruz Island, off of Ventura,...

Debra Quick-Jones

Nov 20, 20192 min read

Last week I did something I'd always wanted to try - swim with the Leopard sharks in La Jolla Cove. It is a bit late in the season now,...

Debra Quick

Sep 27, 20191 min read

What I have learned so far: I clean my tank panes bottom 2/3 only. It keeps the limpets at the top away from hungry crabs. I put frozen...

Debra Quick

Sep 27, 20191 min read

My last diving tip to Catalina Island had a very narrow purpose: to catch an Octopus for my second tank. Friends Chris and Evelien, much...

Debra Quick

Sep 27, 20193 min read

I went out with Divemaster Bill Powers last Saturday for a refresher. It has been almost a year since I have dived, so it was very...

Debra Quick

Sep 4, 20191 min read

Since July my tanks have been a lot cleaner. I have not used my new water testers yet, but the water change according to Dave brought my...

Debra Quick

Sep 4, 20193 min read

The bad news is that my water pump was down for a few hours yesterday. The good news is that my tankmates are tough, and all pulled...

Debra Quick

Jul 31, 20192 min read