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00W's AIO Smorgasbord

Aquarium Profile and Equipment

What type of saltwater aquarium is this?
Mixed Reef
Total Water Volume
115
When did you start this tank?
Jun 16, 2015
What is your aquarium made of?
Glass
Aquarium Length (inches)
48
Aquarium Width (inches)
18
Aquarium Height (inches)
24
Aquarium Overflow/Drain
Drain Style (durso, herbie, etc)
Aquarium Sump
YES
Sump Water Volume
20
Aquarium Stand
Wood
Aquarium Controller
NO
Protein Skimmer
NO
Protein Skimmer Make and Model
Lifereef vs3-24
Aquarium Reactors
  1. None
Return Pump
Eheim compaction 3000
What types of equipment are you using for water flow and circulation?
  1. Powerhead
  2. Wavemaker
Water Flow and Circulation Equipment List
Jebao OW 20 x2, OW10, Jebao 1300, 2 sicce small WaveMaker.
Aquarium Lighting
  1. T5 Fluorescent
  2. Natural Sunlight
Lighting Equipment List
Odyssea T5 HO fixture
Lighting PAR and Goals
Low
Dosing Equipment Detail
None
Auto Top Off or ATO
NO
Aquarium Heating and Cooling
  1. I am using a heater or heaters
Water Temperature
77
Heating and Cooling Equipment Detail
Eheim 300w with ink bird controller

Aquarium Water Chemistry and Parameters

pH Level
8.3
Specific Gravity
1.027
Nitrate or NO3
19
Phosphate or PO4
1.12
Calcium
440
Alkalinity
7
Magnesium
1300
Salt Brand
Red sea blue bucket
Trace Element Dosing
Kent essential elements

Aquarium Natural and Mechanical Filtration

Substrate
Bare Bottom (BB)
Substrate Level
No Substrate
Live Rock
75
Live Rock Type
Unknown
Nutrient Export
  1. Protein Skimmer
  2. Filter Sock
Water Changes
YES
Water Change Details
10% every Monday

Aquarium Tank Inhabitants (fish, coral, invert etc.)

Fish List
  1. Angelfish
  2. Clownfish
  3. Surgeonfish Tang
  4. Other Predatory
Total Fish
4
Coral List
  1. Zoanthids
  2. Soft Coral
  3. Mushroom Coral
  4. Other
Total Corals
6
Invert List
  1. Anemone
  2. Snails
  3. None
Total Inverts
0
Livestock Detail
Have a trigger which is not listed.
Livestock Quarantine
  1. No Quarantine

Aquarium Nutrition (fish, coral, invert etc. feeding)

Fish Feeding Frequency
Multiple Daily Feedings
Coral Feeding Frequency
Do Not Feed Coral Directly
Fish and Coral Feeding
  1. Flake
  2. Pellet
  3. Frozen
  4. Algae Strips
  5. Other
Auto Feeder
NO

Additional Aquarium Information

What do you think are the keys to your success in reefing?
Patience
Unfortunately I don't know Orlando very well, but a while ago some friends recommended this one to me, it's more like a cafeteria but they told me that the food was really good, I'll give you the name and address and if you stop by let us know how it was.
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Wow - just looked at menu and photos on Yelp - I could easily spend the week eating just there! 775 reviews!
 
Thinking about stopping by the fish store on my way home to see if they have any super pretty bettas that I could add to my tank in bringing to work. I like the little fish I have in it but I miss the betta personality.
I was thinking the same thing but you just convinced me lol, when I finish working I'll pass, maybe I'll find some tailspot blenny or the yellow watchman goby or both lol ;)
 
Ah, got it. The trip is so incredibly soon! I am so excited to see pictures and see what you get!!
Me too.

This is my first vacation since 2017. Other then two trips to SF office for work - havent stayed overnight anywhere. Time flies by…
 
Isn’t it hard to choose? So many color variations
Very hard! I have 3 beautiful ones at home I could always move one of them to the tank if they don't have any that really grab my attention at the store. I pick the ones that pay attention and swim over to look at me when I'm looking at them. If I don't go by today I will stop by tomorrow after we go grocery shopping.
 
I bought an extra sunhat that folds in a suitcase and will make sure i have water. I will be indoors most of the time, except when I’m hanging by the hotel pool, under an umbrella. I love hot weather and am basically a fish - so I dip in every 30 minutes.

Thank you for the reminders
Still so very excited for you!!!
 
I have seen a lot of transformation pictures of bettas that were almost white so we shall see if he changes colors. He has one tiny purple spot on his back and we all know I'm a sucker for purple. Even if he doesn't change colors i think he will look awesome swimming shading the black background.
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I have seen a lot of transformation pictures of bettas that were almost white so we shall see if he changes colors. He has one tiny purple spot on his back and we all know I'm a sucker for purple. Even if he doesn't change colors i think he will look awesome swimming shading the black background.
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Super cool, Amanda! I am definitely interested to see if it will change colors!
 
$30 goby
$20 blenny
I couldn't say no to that offer and those beauties.
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Awesome, Luis! I am so happy you got them! They look awesome! And what a steal!
 
I have seen a lot of transformation pictures of bettas that were almost white so we shall see if he changes colors. He has one tiny purple spot on his back and we all know I'm a sucker for purple. Even if he doesn't change colors i think he will look awesome swimming shading the black background.
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Wow Just like that it's pretty, I didn't know they changed colors.
 
Wow Just like that it's pretty, I didn't know they changed colors.
Yes often they do when they get in a better tank with plants and a heater.
 
How was Friday y'all?
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A bit hard day at work, it's already very hot and sunny and today I have to work on roofs, but in the end very comforting because I was able to add 2 new members to the family
 
I have seen a lot of transformation pictures of bettas that were almost white so we shall see if he changes colors. He has one tiny purple spot on his back and we all know I'm a sucker for purple. Even if he doesn't change colors i think he will look awesome swimming shading the black background.
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I don't think it can see over the dashboard Amanda might want to raise it a bit if it's driving and all. ;)
 
A bit hard day at work, it's already very hot and sunny and today I have to work on roofs, but in the end very comforting because I was able to add 2 new members to the family
No one understands better than me Luis sometimes it's over 100 in the kitchen during the summer!
It's my extra busy time too.
Not too much sun little brother :smiling-face-with-smiling-eyes: :cool: and stay hydrated.
 

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