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In my neighborhood, power goes out from time to time. It may be a few minutes, or an hour. About two or three times a year, it will go out for a longer period of time, which is precisely why I own a generator. I've written about how it is used, as well as good maintenance tips for long term use. Here's the full write up: http://www.reefaddicts.com/content.p...tect-your-reef

There are a few drawbacks to using a generator. Fumes ...

Yesterday the doorbell chimed and the mailman brought me these:

Prior to MACNA, I spotted a contest on Facebook run by Coralvue, the company that now carries Elos products. The contest was simple. Like it and Share the picture with your friends, and a few weeks later I learned that I was one of two winners. Pretty cool prize, since these retail close to $90. Alkalinity, Calcium and Magnesium are important tests for any reefkeeper.
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As I've explained previously, when my skimmer's cup gets full I end up with a wet mess on and around the sump. Prior to MACNA I set up a waste collector tied to the Apex to avoid the clean up. While away, my tank sitter had to empty it out once, but until today I'd not seen first hand how it worked. I knew in theory what should happen, but it's nice to see a plan work out as expected.

The Phosphates measured .33 yesterday.

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The 215g reef's days are numbers now that the 400g is here. I took a couple of pictures to share.

Friday September 6 2013 at 10:00 a.m., I was ready and waiting by the door for a big truck bearing my 400g replacement reef aquarium. The tank was due to arrive within moments along with 10 guys hired to bring it inside and onto the stand, courtesy of Marineland. I took the front door off the hinges, removed the hardware that pulls the storm door shut, and moved the framed photographs off the wall that the tank would pass beneath.

Frank's Tanks ...