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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
So to be honest I don't know if it's worth it to continue my build. The glass is very scratched and I think it would be too much work for what its worth. Plus I think id spend way over $ 2500. I found a used setup for $2500. Here is a list of everything

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Great deal. I am considering it. Obviously will check everything, like the seams/seals before buying it.
 
Just sitting here. Been relaxing pretty much all day. Swapped the RFA over to the 70 and am currently dripping the last coral from the old tank - a John Deere Leptastrea. It's not looking too good but already seems happier just dripping in the 70.

We've got a vote at church tonight and then we're driving north out of town to catch some meteor shower. Maybe I'll tear down the old tank and start setting up the 90 planted tank tomorrow.

Motivation. I'ma need some!
I need pictures!!!
 
Fantastic! I dug this one out today, after last night's post.
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I like how they used Roy Orbisons voice and showed a picture of him because he passed away.
 
Work was good today but after work was even better! My sons grandma came to visit from Mexico Wednesday and today was her birthday so I went to see her and spend a little time with them. It was so good to be around her and my ex sister in laws again. Of course there was a lot of food I had tamales and mole with chicken and rice and it was all so wonderful! They still love me like family even though technically I'm not. I just got home a few minutes ago now I'm going to catch up on post real quick.
 
I like how they used Roy Orbisons voice and showed a picture of him because he passed away.
Orbison had such an iconic voice. Listen to Only the Lonely and try not to want a hug afterwards. And I'd love to have a beer with Jeff Lynne lol
 
Work was good today but after work was even better! My sons grandma came to visit from Mexico Wednesday and today was her birthday so I went to see her and spend a little time with them. It was so good to be around her and my ex sister in laws again. Of course there was a lot of food I had tamales and mole with chicken and rice and it was all so wonderful! They still love me like family even though technically I'm not. I just got home a few minutes ago now I'm going to catch up on post real quick.
You are still family to them. You are their grandsons mother and the mother of their nephew.
 
So to be honest I don't know if it's worth it to continue my build. The glass is very scratched and I think it would be too much work for what its worth. Plus I think id spend way over $ 2500. I found a used setup for $2500. Here is a list of everything

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Great deal. I am considering it. Obviously will check everything, like the seams/seals before buying it.
I never finished my 135 build either Walker!
I think you're making the right decision.
Things there are a lot more expensive than here that's for sure....
 
So to be honest I don't know if it's worth it to continue my build. The glass is very scratched and I think it would be too much work for what its worth. Plus I think id spend way over $ 2500. I found a used setup for $2500. Here is a list of everything

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Great deal. I am considering it. Obviously will check everything, like the seams/seals before buying it.
Is that one of the red sea tanks with the seam failure issues? Saw a bunch of used red sea tanks for sale when I was looking, some leaking some not.
 
Is that one of the red sea tanks with the seam failure issues? Saw a bunch of used red sea tanks for sale when I was looking, some leaking some not.
I don't believe so, but can't be sure til I see it in person.
 
But even then I think all the equipment is worth over 2500 so I still would think it is worth it.
Heck yeah if everything works, and your aware of the red sea issues. Some really great deals on complete systems out there. This was everything I picked up with my 90g for $1100. 16 y/o whose parents wanted it out of the house. It was all stuffed in totes and I had to sort through it all later. Granted some of this stuff did not work or was expired, most is up and running.
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HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 12 29.3%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 6 14.6%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 6 14.6%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 10 24.4%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 9 22.0%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 7 17.1%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 4.9%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 3 7.3%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 1 2.4%
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