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Any feedback on the KNOP KORALlith medium, 3-4mm crushed coral for the calcium reactor? Anything you would recommend? Thanks. WHERES THAT DARN SPELLING CHECKER WHEN YOU NEED IT... "Feedback on KNOP KORALlith use in calcium reactor?"

Chip, Very nice (and the acrylic work too)... and it's great that you have that garage that you can expand into once!

Ian, A bump for a great tank set-up. The equipment is in very good condition and the growth on those corals is fantastic. I am sorry you had to break it down, but if you need frags to start up, just let me know. Good luck on the campaign trail and after. Nadir

Actually, it has both, an electric start and cord pull (which works)! Will report in the future...

No experience. Well, I guess I'll post my experience in a while since I now own one!

Any opinions on the Powertrain 6500 electric start generators? I am looking at one that has been used around 200 hours over the past 18 months for equipment w/oil service every 30 hours.

BP, Really sorry to hear this. I have or will make nice size A. Valida frag, GSP, Green M. Cap frags that you can have. Let me know when you want them. Best, Nadir

Best in your new adventure... (ADDICTION)!!!!!!!!!!!!

James, Looks great! Quite the collection. Would like to also see this tank in person.

Oh Craig...can't you scrape up some hints!

You must be in hog heaven.... VERY nice!

Forrest, Unless you leave the windows open, your apartment should retain most of the heat (assuming non-drafty windows). If it is a newer building, most probably you have energy efficient windows (touch them...they're efficient if they aren't that cold). Even better. Your 5 gallon with the angel "should" be fine with the heater. 5 gallons is pretty small and won't take much of a heater to maintain the temperature (the differencial should be only be an additional 5-10 degrees compared to normal). If, for some reason, the thermometer is showing that the 5g tank is also getting much cooler, carefully (electricity), wrap the tank up in a blanket.

Satellite, Thanks for the information on the life of the motors. It was something I was concerned about, but no longer. Living in the city (DC), and based on prior power outages, I might use it once a year for 48 hours (so far only like 4-6 hours once a year). At that rate, the generator will be a rustbucket by the time I get to 480 hours! Tank requirement need a heavier duty generator. Thanks for the harbor freight link.

Rebuilding/cleaning carbs. Difficult or easy for someone reasonably handy? Dude, Ya smoking again? Cordless extension cord??? And no way am I going to ask you "what's a henweigh"...(like 3-4 pounds)!

This is a broad question with answers dependent of many factors, but I am sure that any replies will be very helpful in framing my thinking.... thanks. So how long do generators last? If I was buying a used one, would a 5 year old, occassionally used (as in power outs) be worth getting? if it has been maintained? If only stored (and not occasionally run)? Or should I just look at buying a new one?

Chip, As always...thanks for the information as it helps us ALL!!!

Hung, The manual is available on the MRC website.

Chip, Try having the return water pour into another 'mini-sump' which then feeds the frag tank. Also, putting a coarse filter sock at the supply end of the frag tank, with a cut opening in the bottom, will become a pretty good diffuser in a few days.

Thanks everyone who put this together. Another successful meet.

Chris, Thanks. Shawns...thanks also.

Chris, Not to get off topic, but what do you feed your acans? Thanks. Nadir

Did the "block the return" bit in my refugium when floating a new purchase....fortunately, I was there and it's in an unfinished basement. I promptly put a long coarse conical mesh screen to prevent this from occurring accidentally again! Sorry about your other "accidents"!

Carla, Very beautiful. Watch those fingers with that clam! Robzid, Thanks for posting.

Inna, Welcome back. Good to know that the down cycle has ended! I think I got some stuff from you. You're welcome to frags. Nadir

Nice router table....... CNC?