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Dive Log > SantaFeSandy > Catfish Hotel @ Manatee Springs State Park
Mon, October 26, 2015
Dives: 1
Bottom Time: 152 minutes
Max Depth: 91-100ft/28-30m
Avg Viz: 5-10ft/2-3m
Water Temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C
Weight: 0
Exposure Suit: Fullsuit - 5 (Hood, Gloves, Boots)
Tank Type: Twin Steel - 85cf/12L
Gas Type: Nitrox
Dive Type: Cave
Dive Buddy:   Caroline Kent
Catfish Hotel @ Manatee Springs State Park
Chiefland, FL
Water Type: Fresh
Entry Type: Shore
Monday Oct. 26, 2015. Shots inside the cavern zones of Catfish Hotel!

When asked about the clarity of the water inside Catfish on this day, my response was, "Horrible. The water levels were down, the flow by the syphon and inside the cave was butt kicking, and the viz was totally cloudy and filled with particulate.

"Not fun. However, the small cavern zone on the far side of the sink, that leads to a jump in the main system, was indeed fun and full of photographic opportunity despite the particulate mess!!!"

All divers wanting shots of themselves like the ones I got of my buddy, I’m for hire and I’ll give you a great deal of 20 images for $400. plus tax.