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For the lenses you'll only get a 1:1 (lifesize/macro) image at their minimum focus distance:
AF 60 8.8"
AF-S 60 7.3
AF-S 105 12"
So unless the coral is in the [minimum focus distance] from the glass you won't get a full macro shot of it without the aid of extension tubes, etc.
I enjoy the 105...
Dave, thanks so much to you and your wife for hosting (with last minute notice no less) our crew in your beautiful home. Glad that you guys averted what would have been a HUGE problem with that loose wire. That would have brought a whole new meaning to "meeting curse"!
It was great to see...
She really should stick to local selling while they struggle through whatever's going on with them right now. I do feel sorry for them, they are really nice people... but I'd be calling the CC company immediately (maybe preceded by one last email letting her know my 24 hour plan).
Good luck...
We're going to have at least 15 frags for raffle from Red Sand. I think they are also throwing in something extra. I can't wait to see what they do for us! If I know Feng, you won't be disappointed!
I've never seen one that was any bigger than a pea. Not sure what happens if they get larger. If they got the size of a dime I'd reach in and arm wrestle the bugger out of the tank. That's pretty big!
A harlequin will not ever finish them off (and you will have to regularly feed them chocolate chip starfish to supplement their diet). If they are multiplying like crazy it is a result of the detritus in your system. Limit that and you will limit the population of asterinas. Manual removal (and...
Zoos and Aquariums are typically approved for animals that are illegal for the general public (elephants, giraffes, etc, lol). They certainly won't be restricted in the same manner as the general public.