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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

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Fall of ideals is my favorite album from them! I love the early 00’s metal core scene. Nowadays you have Newcore/metal core which can sound almost like rap or a little poppy. Not a huge fan of that.
Here is a band that’s got a mix of old metalcore but some more modern twist to it.

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Also update for everyone

We are like 95% sure River will be coming home with us today! He has passed all of his tests and even pulled the NG tube out of his nose for us because he was eating so well. Thank you, everyone, for bearing with my absence over the past week, and thank you everyone for the thoughts and prayers.


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Good morning Peeps! Sadly tonight will be the last night day of the toga party! 😢 The goal is to finish the last 3/4 of the last keg.
 

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Good morning to all you Smorgsidians!

Yesterday did not go as well as it was planned and that's okay as it still was a good day. Besides, where's the challenge in having a day flow without a some complication.

I hope you all enjoy whatever complications come your way today!
Good morning Chris!
 

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Good morning Luis! I love that... uhmm... it looks like he has a weiner too. Did you do that on purpose? My eyes were instantly drawn to that, I blame Kevin though. He has corrupted me.
 

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sounds like good news for you and River. I hope you got sleep and rest.
Considering we almost stayed at the hospital for a "room in", but instead decided to stay at our new house? Been sleeping and resting well! Just been super busy trying to get this house in order, our apartment cleared out, and driving back and forth from the hospital, BUT I'm thankful for all of it!
 

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I went on a walk at the park with my wife after work.
Haven't done that in I don't know how long...
That is wonderful! My husband use to go with me on short easy hikes it was always nice being in the woods together.
 

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Fall of ideals is my favorite album from them! I love the early 00’s metal core scene. Nowadays you have Newcore/metal core which can sound almost like rap or a little poppy. Not a huge fan of that.
Here is a band that’s got a mix of old metalcore but some more modern twist to it.

Good morning Bailey, never heard of Greyhaven. I added them to my Pandora though!
 

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Also update for everyone

We are like 95% sure River will be coming home with us today! He has passed all of his tests and even pulled the NG tube out of his nose for us because he was eating so well. Thank you, everyone, for bearing with my absence over the past week, and thank you everyone for the thoughts and prayers.


Brother that's great news and no need to apologize for taking care of your family my friend.
 

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Good morning Peeps! Sadly tonight will be the last night day of the toga party! 😢 The goal is to finish the last 3/4 of the last keg.
Good morning Kevin. I'm glad you're giving it the ole college try brother
 

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That is wonderful! My husband use to go with me on short easy hikes it was always nice being in the woods together.
There is nothing like connecting with nature Amanda, it is so refreshing.
 

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Good morning to all you Smorgsidians!

Yesterday did not go as well as it was planned and that's okay as it still was a good day. Besides, where's the challenge in having a day flow without a some complication.

I hope you all enjoy whatever complications come your way today!
Hope today is smoother for you.
 

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Good morning everyone. Woke up with a really bad migraine at 3:30 took medicine and went back to bed woke up at 7:30 still have the migraine. Decided to have breakfast take more medicine and then I'm going to lay back down for a bit. Hope you all have a great day!
 

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Good morning Bailey, never heard of Greyhaven. I added them to my Pandora though!
Pretty underground band! I follow a lot of blog websites, Bandcamp, and keep up with weekly metal releases! Always love finding bands that don't have a huge following, but sound better than some of the bigger bands!
 

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Good morning everyone. Woke up with a really bad migraine at 3:30 took medicine and went back to bed woke up at 7:30 still have the migraine. Decided to have breakfast take more medicine and then I'm going to lay back down for a bit. Hope you all have a great day!
Hope you feel better. Dark room, quiet and no eye strain.
 

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Good morning everyone. Woke up with a really bad migraine at 3:30 took medicine and went back to bed woke up at 7:30 still have the migraine. Decided to have breakfast take more medicine and then I'm going to lay back down for a bit. Hope you all have a great day!
Praying for your migraine! I deal with blood pressure-induced ones due to climbing from time to time, and my mom gets them relatively frequently, so I know how much fun they are to have!
 

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Good morning everyone. Woke up with a really bad migraine at 3:30 took medicine and went back to bed woke up at 7:30 still have the migraine. Decided to have breakfast take more medicine and then I'm going to lay back down for a bit. Hope you all have a great day!
I hope you feel better dear
 

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