September Collecting Trip!
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local hermit crabs?
local hermit crabs?
any one use local hermit crabs in their tanks? obviously not as colorful as some of the others out there, but i'm sure they'd perform the same function... i've always been nervous abuot introducing disease though...
PS - i saw a lion fish at the bridge last week while diving....
local hermit crabs?
any one use local hermit crabs in their tanks? obviously not as colorful as some of the others out there, but i'm sure they'd perform the same function... i've always been nervous abuot introducing disease though...
PS - i saw a lion fish at the bridge last week while diving....
Justjoe
New member
I'll try to hit a couple of subjects here.
-Yes, members only. It is viewed as an extra or bonus offered to those that are members of LIRA and also an insurance issue.
-The local hermits can be quite aggressive picking at many things, but if you're battling extra algae, they at times do a good job on it.
-Snorkeling, YES! The grass beds offer lots to look at. At times there is 10' visibility, it is all wind dependent in the shallow bays.
-Loads of lionfish on LI this year. We have collected over 60 this year, and know of others who have collected 40 as well.
There is good diving/ snorkeling at the Ponquogue Bridge as well, that is very tide dependent and you should hit the slack high tide.
If you hit the outgoing tide, you may do just that and end up outgoing through the Shinnecock Inlet...
-Yes, members only. It is viewed as an extra or bonus offered to those that are members of LIRA and also an insurance issue.
-The local hermits can be quite aggressive picking at many things, but if you're battling extra algae, they at times do a good job on it.
-Snorkeling, YES! The grass beds offer lots to look at. At times there is 10' visibility, it is all wind dependent in the shallow bays.
-Loads of lionfish on LI this year. We have collected over 60 this year, and know of others who have collected 40 as well.
There is good diving/ snorkeling at the Ponquogue Bridge as well, that is very tide dependent and you should hit the slack high tide.
If you hit the outgoing tide, you may do just that and end up outgoing through the Shinnecock Inlet...
clavery
New member
Wow, that is so cool. My folks have had a house in Hampton Bays for 35 years and I'd never have thought you could snorkel for lion fish in Shinnecock Bay!!!! I've done tons of clamming and muscelling and fishing, but would never have thought of reef fish in there.
Hope you guys have great weather and a wonderful time, and please post the results of your day!!!!
Cheryl
Justjoe
New member
Addition to the trip
Addition to the trip
Hey,
An interesting development is in the works, Sanjay Joshi and some of the NCPARS club may be joining us on the collecting trip, and hopefully also arrange a small frag swap as they will be spending the night (fri nite) and heading back to PA later on Saturday.
Joe
Addition to the trip
Hey,
An interesting development is in the works, Sanjay Joshi and some of the NCPARS club may be joining us on the collecting trip, and hopefully also arrange a small frag swap as they will be spending the night (fri nite) and heading back to PA later on Saturday.
Joe
Spracklcat
Disaster Expert
Actually, would it be ok if Mr. Calfo joined us as well?
Spracklcat
Disaster Expert
Very good then.
Justjoe
New member
Yup, AMW does reserve the right to keep some of the more obscure critters for display, but there is usually plenty of neat things to go around. I'd like to get some good pics this year of everyone in action and incorporate it into a info/graphic display.
There were some "graphic" shots of some of the LIRA members last year bending over checking out the net contents, but we'll stay away from those shots :mixed:
Joe
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