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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
Enjoy your quiet day: whether you do a water change or not!

Joel, what’s your signature dish on your restaurant menu?
Tacos!
 
It has been wonderful! So many hugs and laughs! Also a bit exhausting from having my brain working overtime going between speaking Spanish and English interpreting between him and my husband. LOL cherrios would be lovely!
hahaha... maybe get a string and make yourself a cherrios necklace to snack on when needed...hahaha
 
yep,,,,not gonna read 48 pages...I am beat...
Quick 48 page recap (that I remember so everyone please add what I forget):

Kev - became a true home chef and made Gumbo from scratch (took all day and looked delicious). Helped daughter move into new house.

Joel - turned 55 and celebrated with family. He also got out with family to eat away from restaurant and is planning a food truck with Tim someday.

Tim - as usual, very busy. Eshopps tank is wet. He has been creating the argonite rock w/fragplug holes. He has been 3D creating different equipment pieces for tank; fragging SPS but gluing them so they enter-twine. (He will have to provide pics). And much more I likely don’t know about.

Katrina - Has people approaching her about very cool career opportunities- this is separate from the job she just got. She basically can do what she truly loves once that role presents itself (very cool to get to that point in one’s career.) She has been creating a magical branch scape and we look forward to seeing more of it as it becomes what she envisions.

Frank - has been behaving himself and has caused no more unplanned fires in his yard. He somehow came across a nice supply of gravel to finish his driveway and also secured a fair amount of wood for the wood pile. Hopefully, he will rest a bit and enjoy the fruits of his labor.

Amanda - has two pending job offers, both look very good to her. She should make final decisions in next week or two. Also, her son has come to live with her now that he is an older teenager (just arrived from Mexico a couple days ago) she is giddy with excitement and love. She also got a new coral order(s), and we should see some pics in about a week I think.

Remi - Got his US Visa renewed, but you might know that already. Other than giving good advice to all of us on tank/fish issues/ideas, I don’t have anything new. Hard to chat in realtime due to time zone. Remi, tell us something happening with you! How is the barnacle condo?

Parker - enjoyed an awesome Spring Break away (we are still awaiting the details - at least the ones he can share). And he is dilegently working on his GHA issue. Also Lacrosse- we need to hear how the season is going!

Walker - has dealt with snow in Spring and an earthquake in the lovely state of NY. I think at this point he is just hoping for some sunshine and an opportunity not to wear a hat and gloves.

@Sleeping Giant - Haven’t heard from him in awhile, so nothing new.

@Fishy Guy - Will we haven’t heard from you in awhile. Come back to the Smorgasbord!

Me - quick stay in hospital just to do some tests. all good, starting new treatment this week. I got a new wrasse, Rosy Scale. And am bringing home another wrasse today from my LFS. Spending time with grandchildren and helping daughter and her husband get ready to move into their first home. I am in charge of finding and preparing different paint samples as they are redoing entire interior. Lots of fun.

That’s all my brain can think of. I leave it to the Smorgasbord to add.
 
Quick 48 page recap (that I remember so everyone please add what I forget):

Kev - became a true home chef and made Gumbo from scratch (took all day and looked delicious). Helped daughter move into new house.

Joel - turned 55 and celebrated with family. He also got out with family to eat away from restaurant and is planning a food truck with Tim someday.

Tim - as usual, very busy. Eshopps tank is wet. He has been creating the argonite rock w/fragplug holes. He has been 3D creating different equipment pieces for tank; fragging SPS but gluing them so they enter-twine. (He will have to provide pics). And much more I likely don’t know about.

Katrina - Has people approaching her about very cool career opportunities- this is separate from the job she just got. She basically can do what she truly loves once that role presents itself (very cool to get to that point in one’s career.) She has been creating a magical branch scape and we look forward to seeing more of it as it becomes what she envisions.

Frank - has been behaving himself and has caused no more unplanned fires in his yard. He somehow came across a nice supply of gravel to finish his driveway and also secured a fair amount of wood for the wood pile. Hopefully, he will rest a bit and enjoy the fruits of his labor.

Amanda - has two pending job offers, both look very good to her. She should make final decisions in next week or two. Also, her son has come to live with her now that he is an older teenager (just arrived from Mexico a couple days ago) she is giddy with excitement and love. She also got a new coral order(s), and we should see some pics in about a week I think.

Remi - Got his US Visa renewed, but you might know that already. Other than giving good advice to all of us on tank/fish issues/ideas, I don’t have anything new. Hard to chat in realtime due to time zone. Remi, tell us something happening with you! How is the barnacle condo?

Parker - enjoyed an awesome Spring Break away (we are still awaiting the details - at least the ones he can share). And he is dilegently working on his GHA issue. Also Lacrosse- we need to hear how the season is going!

Walker - has dealt with snow in Spring and an earthquake in the lovely state of NY. I think at this point he is just hoping for some sunshine and an opportunity not to wear a hat and gloves.

@Sleeping Giant - Haven’t heard from him in awhile, so nothing new.

@Fishy Guy - Will we haven’t heard from you in awhile. Come back to the Smorgasbord!

Me - quick stay in hospital just to do some tests. all good, starting new treatment this week. I got a new wrasse, Rosy Scale. And am bringing home another wrasse today from my LFS. Spending time with grandchildren and helping daughter and her husband get ready to move into their first home. I am in charge of finding and preparing different paint samples as they are redoing entire interior. Lots of fun.

That’s all my brain can think of. I leave it to the Smorgasbord to add.
I think you did great on the recap but wanted to add there are some pictures on my build page of the corals I got I still haven't put them in there permanent spots yet as lifes has been very busy since I got them but plan on working on that maybe this upcoming weekend.
 
Quick 48 page recap (that I remember so everyone please add what I forget):

Kev - became a true home chef and made Gumbo from scratch (took all day and looked delicious). Helped daughter move into new house.

Joel - turned 55 and celebrated with family. He also got out with family to eat away from restaurant and is planning a food truck with Tim someday.

Tim - as usual, very busy. Eshopps tank is wet. He has been creating the argonite rock w/fragplug holes. He has been 3D creating different equipment pieces for tank; fragging SPS but gluing them so they enter-twine. (He will have to provide pics). And much more I likely don’t know about.

Katrina - Has people approaching her about very cool career opportunities- this is separate from the job she just got. She basically can do what she truly loves once that role presents itself (very cool to get to that point in one’s career.) She has been creating a magical branch scape and we look forward to seeing more of it as it becomes what she envisions.

Frank - has been behaving himself and has caused no more unplanned fires in his yard. He somehow came across a nice supply of gravel to finish his driveway and also secured a fair amount of wood for the wood pile. Hopefully, he will rest a bit and enjoy the fruits of his labor.

Amanda - has two pending job offers, both look very good to her. She should make final decisions in next week or two. Also, her son has come to live with her now that he is an older teenager (just arrived from Mexico a couple days ago) she is giddy with excitement and love. She also got a new coral order(s), and we should see some pics in about a week I think.

Remi - Got his US Visa renewed, but you might know that already. Other than giving good advice to all of us on tank/fish issues/ideas, I don’t have anything new. Hard to chat in realtime due to time zone. Remi, tell us something happening with you! How is the barnacle condo?

Parker - enjoyed an awesome Spring Break away (we are still awaiting the details - at least the ones he can share). And he is dilegently working on his GHA issue. Also Lacrosse- we need to hear how the season is going!

Walker - has dealt with snow in Spring and an earthquake in the lovely state of NY. I think at this point he is just hoping for some sunshine and an opportunity not to wear a hat and gloves.

@Sleeping Giant - Haven’t heard from him in awhile, so nothing new.

@Fishy Guy - Will we haven’t heard from you in awhile. Come back to the Smorgasbord!

Me - quick stay in hospital just to do some tests. all good, starting new treatment this week. I got a new wrasse, Rosy Scale. And am bringing home another wrasse today from my LFS. Spending time with grandchildren and helping daughter and her husband get ready to move into their first home. I am in charge of finding and preparing different paint samples as they are redoing entire interior. Lots of fun.

That’s all my brain can think of. I leave it to the Smorgasbord to add.
Tacos, recipes, food truck idea, more tacos, burritos, naked tacos, nachos, frozen pizza, tacos?
 
I think you did great on the recap but wanted to add there are some pictures on my build page of the corals I got I still haven't put them in there permanent spots yet as lifes has been very busy since I got them but plan on working on that maybe this upcoming weekend.
Gosh darn it. Notifications fell off again, I didn’t even see Fridays pics. Sorry Amanda!
 
Enjoy your quiet day: whether you do a water change or not!

Joel, what’s your signature dish on your restaurant menu?
We do breakfast and lunch.
We have a breakfast which is hashbrowns with taco meat, cheese pico salsa, avo eggs and sour cream which is very popular.
I'll shoot over a picture when I make one.
It's like a taco on a plate :star-struck: :star-struck:
 
hi everyone...!!! got my coffee... yep been "away" on stuff that never happened...wink wink...good to be home...missed the tank...and I don't think I can keep my eyes open to play catch up and read some 48 pages,,,omg...
Great to see you again :smiling-face-with-smiling-eyes:
 
Quick 48 page recap (that I remember so everyone please add what I forget):

Kev - became a true home chef and made Gumbo from scratch (took all day and looked delicious). Helped daughter move into new house.

Joel - turned 55 and celebrated with family. He also got out with family to eat away from restaurant and is planning a food truck with Tim someday.

Tim - as usual, very busy. Eshopps tank is wet. He has been creating the argonite rock w/fragplug holes. He has been 3D creating different equipment pieces for tank; fragging SPS but gluing them so they enter-twine. (He will have to provide pics). And much more I likely don’t know about.

Katrina - Has people approaching her about very cool career opportunities- this is separate from the job she just got. She basically can do what she truly loves once that role presents itself (very cool to get to that point in one’s career.) She has been creating a magical branch scape and we look forward to seeing more of it as it becomes what she envisions.

Frank - has been behaving himself and has caused no more unplanned fires in his yard. He somehow came across a nice supply of gravel to finish his driveway and also secured a fair amount of wood for the wood pile. Hopefully, he will rest a bit and enjoy the fruits of his labor.

Amanda - has two pending job offers, both look very good to her. She should make final decisions in next week or two. Also, her son has come to live with her now that he is an older teenager (just arrived from Mexico a couple days ago) she is giddy with excitement and love. She also got a new coral order(s), and we should see some pics in about a week I think.

Remi - Got his US Visa renewed, but you might know that already. Other than giving good advice to all of us on tank/fish issues/ideas, I don’t have anything new. Hard to chat in realtime due to time zone. Remi, tell us something happening with you! How is the barnacle condo?

Parker - enjoyed an awesome Spring Break away (we are still awaiting the details - at least the ones he can share). And he is dilegently working on his GHA issue. Also Lacrosse- we need to hear how the season is going!

Walker - has dealt with snow in Spring and an earthquake in the lovely state of NY. I think at this point he is just hoping for some sunshine and an opportunity not to wear a hat and gloves.

@Sleeping Giant - Haven’t heard from him in awhile, so nothing new.

@Fishy Guy - Will we haven’t heard from you in awhile. Come back to the Smorgasbord!

Me - quick stay in hospital just to do some tests. all good, starting new treatment this week. I got a new wrasse, Rosy Scale. And am bringing home another wrasse today from my LFS. Spending time with grandchildren and helping daughter and her husband get ready to move into their first home. I am in charge of finding and preparing different paint samples as they are redoing entire interior. Lots of fun.

That’s all my brain can think of. I leave it to the Smorgasbord to add.
Excellent recap.
Play by play would have been a great career. ;)
Never forget tacos.
Very important.
Always tacos.
 
Quick 48 page recap (that I remember so everyone please add what I forget):

Kev - became a true home chef and made Gumbo from scratch (took all day and looked delicious). Helped daughter move into new house.

Joel - turned 55 and celebrated with family. He also got out with family to eat away from restaurant and is planning a food truck with Tim someday.

Tim - as usual, very busy. Eshopps tank is wet. He has been creating the argonite rock w/fragplug holes. He has been 3D creating different equipment pieces for tank; fragging SPS but gluing them so they enter-twine. (He will have to provide pics). And much more I likely don’t know about.

Katrina - Has people approaching her about very cool career opportunities- this is separate from the job she just got. She basically can do what she truly loves once that role presents itself (very cool to get to that point in one’s career.) She has been creating a magical branch scape and we look forward to seeing more of it as it becomes what she envisions.

Frank - has been behaving himself and has caused no more unplanned fires in his yard. He somehow came across a nice supply of gravel to finish his driveway and also secured a fair amount of wood for the wood pile. Hopefully, he will rest a bit and enjoy the fruits of his labor.

Amanda - has two pending job offers, both look very good to her. She should make final decisions in next week or two. Also, her son has come to live with her now that he is an older teenager (just arrived from Mexico a couple days ago) she is giddy with excitement and love. She also got a new coral order(s), and we should see some pics in about a week I think.

Remi - Got his US Visa renewed, but you might know that already. Other than giving good advice to all of us on tank/fish issues/ideas, I don’t have anything new. Hard to chat in realtime due to time zone. Remi, tell us something happening with you! How is the barnacle condo?

Parker - enjoyed an awesome Spring Break away (we are still awaiting the details - at least the ones he can share). And he is dilegently working on his GHA issue. Also Lacrosse- we need to hear how the season is going!

Walker - has dealt with snow in Spring and an earthquake in the lovely state of NY. I think at this point he is just hoping for some sunshine and an opportunity not to wear a hat and gloves.

@Sleeping Giant - Haven’t heard from him in awhile, so nothing new.

@Fishy Guy - Will we haven’t heard from you in awhile. Come back to the Smorgasbord!

Me - quick stay in hospital just to do some tests. all good, starting new treatment this week. I got a new wrasse, Rosy Scale. And am bringing home another wrasse today from my LFS. Spending time with grandchildren and helping daughter and her husband get ready to move into their first home. I am in charge of finding and preparing different paint samples as they are redoing entire interior. Lots of fun.

That’s all my brain can think of. I leave it to the Smorgasbord to add.
Jeez, if we knew you had this ability it would save us all so much time texting and reading. A say you do this once a day.
 
We do breakfast and lunch.
We have a breakfast which is hashbrowns with taco meat, cheese pico salsa, avo eggs and sour cream which is very popular.
I'll shoot over a picture when I make one.
It's like a taco on a plate :star-struck: :star-struck:
I would like one now for breakfast please!

Can’t wait to see photo! Thanks Joel!
 
Excellent recap.
Play by play would have been a great career. ;)
Never forget tacos.
Very important.
Always tacos.
I did it on purpose- cause I knew Mr brown would give the entire tacos recap - and of course he did - lol.
 

IF YOU HAD TO OPERATE EVERYTHING ELSE MANUALLY, WHICH AUTOMATED SYSTEM WOULD YOU KEEP?

  • Auto top-off

    Votes: 56 58.3%
  • Automated dosing

    Votes: 6 6.3%
  • Mechanical filtration / roller filter

    Votes: 4 4.2%
  • Automated water testing

    Votes: 3 3.1%
  • Automatic feeding

    Votes: 1 1.0%
  • Lighting schedule

    Votes: 17 17.7%
  • Controller and remote monitoring

    Votes: 4 4.2%
  • Leak detection and emergency shutoff

    Votes: 1 1.0%
  • Automatic water changes

    Votes: 3 3.1%
  • None. I prefer to operate everything manually

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Something else (explain in the comments)

    Votes: 1 1.0%
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