Debra Quick-Jones
Update to Anemone wars
I posted two of my anemones defending their spaces. HOWEVER, now my two smaller anemones have moved next to each other, and guess what?...
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Debra Quick-Jones
Dec 11, 20191 min read
Success!
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...
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Debra Quick-Jones
Dec 4, 20191 min read
War of the Anemones
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...
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Debra Quick-Jones
Dec 4, 20191 min read
She/He's here!
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...
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Debra Quick-Jones
Nov 20, 20192 min read
Urchin City
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,...
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Debra Quick
Sep 27, 20191 min read
Swim with the Leopards
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,...
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Debra Quick
Sep 27, 20191 min read
What I Have Learned So Far
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...
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Debra Quick
Sep 27, 20193 min read
The Quest
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...
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Debra Quick
Sep 4, 20191 min read
Diving Refresher
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...
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Debra Quick
Sep 4, 20193 min read
Pump Malfunction
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...
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Debra Quick
Jul 31, 20192 min read
Pump Malfunction
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...
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