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I am not looking to build a reactor, but if possible, would like to try and attend just so that I can see what is involved. I certainly understand if space limitations dictate, but please let me know if that is ok.

You might want to see if someone in your area has one that you could hear first hand. I sold off all of mine, because of the noise, but I think that I over reacted. (long story) I've owned several different models of Iwaki and swear by them. My oldest was 4 years trouble free, but you saw Flowersellers post at 14 years. For comparison I've also had/have Dolphin Ampmasters, Rios, Little Giants, Quiet Ones, Mags, and Eheims. The ONLY ones never to give me any trouble were Iwakis.

If you can stand some noise, Iwaki pumps are about as reliable as you can get.

Yes, thank you for letting us come and see your tanks. (Let me know if you get a chance to frag that mili.)

Very nice.

I played with ideas for a few months just to try and not waste so much. I got a 100 gallon rubbermaid container and used it to hold all the waste water, then used that for pretty much anything I could think of except to drink. I used it to do laundry, rinse the skimmer, water plants, flush toilets, you name it. Lot of bucket hauling. I can tell you that, (per the utility bill) I cut my water usage by about a third, but it was a big pain in the neck. (Not to mention that I annoyed the heck out of my girlfriend, can't blame her, you wouldn't believe the nonsense I subject her to). I have since bought a more efficient RO/DI unit, but now I only use a 30 gallon container to catch waste for other usage, and when that is full the rest goes down the drain.

Let me check, I've got tons of them laying around and can bring one to the meeting. I'll post/pm if I have that size. Yes, I have one, let me know if you still want it and can wait till Sat.

Nothing complicated, just thought I would see if anyone local is available before I look else where. Thanks

Thank you for opening you home to show your tank. I really enjoyed seeing it. Thanks again.

I bought a second shop vac just for water spills. I got it at Sears for about $70. The exhaust vents downward, works great. I've also found that when using a vac to clean up spills vs. a mop, I can't hear her yelling at me over the vac. :D

Steve, does that mean you have some for sale. PM me please if so. Thanks

I have also been looking for those, please double check the link. Thanks

What size tank is that on?

Tom Walton, that is some really nice work. I don't know that I should be giving anyone advise, but maybe we could work something out.

I just ordered a Red Sea unit, should have it Monday. I'll post before and after pics of skimmer production, (if I can figure out how to post that is).

Medusa is a specific brand of temp controller. Both Marine Depot and Premium Aquatics sells it. Starboard is similar to cutting board material and is placed on the bottom of the tank before the rocks go in. Cooking rock refers to a process detailed on reef central. Do a search there and you will find numerous threads.

You could try switching out the SCWD for a Sea Swirl. I think there are 2 different people selling them right now for good prices.

OUsnakebyte, I sent you a pm about the end caps.

My brother and I can help this Sat.

I had a tank fire years ago from a Visi-therm. It was six months old to the day when it happened. I lost four fish, my return pump, and it melted my sump.

I have one, bought new from PA and never used. Send me a PM. Mogule Base Metal Halide Bulb 10K Kelvin Color Temperature Crisp White Made in Germany (hamilton/ushio brand)

There is a 60 gallon cube for sale on Reefcentral. He is asking $450.00, but that includes the stand and canopy as well. (Don't know what the $210.00 price you mention includes). http://www.reefcentral.com/forums....=406507

I can bring Kent's brand of garlic extract and ESV plankton.

I plan to attend with my girlfriend. I can bring soda. OUsnakebyte, sent you a PM about a lift.

I can bring a spare blender, if needed. I will see what items from the list that I can get.