Jamaica Scuba Diving Trip

Not only do I love reef tanks, but I also really enjoy anything that has to do with the ocean. Last new years I went to Jamaica with my mom. A while before we left, we both started a class to get scuba certified. My mom is afraid of the ocean but she did it because it was something that I really really wanted to do.

Taking a step away from all the things directly related to fish, I want to share the some pictures of just on land stuff that we say there in Jamaica. The culture there was amazing: super laid back and everyone was super friendly.

You can view my slideshow of a few pictures that I took while I was there.

A Death In The Crew

My hardest working sand-sifting starfish died last night. It is very unfortunate because he was my hardest worker in keeping the sand nice and turned over. I will now be on the lookout at local fish stores (LFS) for a nice replacement.

Scrubbing Algae

When scrubbing the inside of either a glass or an acrylic tank, make sure to frequently check the tool for sand. Any little bit will scratch the tank like crazy. An easy way to avoid it is to just not get close to the sand bed at all.

Cleaning Acrylic

When you are cleaning an acrylic tank, don't make the mistake of using windex or any other ammonia based product. It causes little cracks to appear that can't be buffed out. It is a permanent marking that will ruin the tank.

Live Rock

When working with live rock, be cautious and gentle. They're rocks. Rocks are sharp. Sharp things cut you. Sharp rocks cut you over and over in various places. Sharp rocks in saltwater makes it worse. Saltwater in open wounds stings like crazy. Lesson in a nutshell, be prepared for cuts and stinging when working with live rock.