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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
I totally understand, myself too is always cautious to make the next change, research and asking people who have some experience all add to making a decision. This is how I keep evolving the 300 to the next step...
for example I thought I would never have a cal/mg reactor on any tank and now I am in the journey stage of getting (building ) one...
Just as I have just bought a complete hydros system...
I think the learning part of the journey is a healthy mix of science and anecdotal experiences of other reefers. I take into account the opinions of those that have had success. It's just another way to keep the hobby alive.
 
There are different opinions and experiences with that fish, very beautiful but...
I agree. The same with damsels. Enter with caution
 
Fed more LRS today. Water has warmed up in the garage completely. I'll do a WC soon. It's also gonna be snowing tonight which worries me... What if the heater blows.
I think it will keep the water warm enough that, that wont happen.
 
Hi Mike.
going to do some plowing tomorrow?

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Yea, unfortunately haha. Luckily I got my plow truck running again. Hopefully my yards frozen up enough haha
 
Good morning folks! 5 12hr shifts are poopy lol. I should be sleeping
Good morning Mike, sorry to hear it but I’m confident you’ll plow through your day!
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Good morning and a Happy Tuesday to all of you!

I am happy to announce that I kept up with all of the posts from yesterday. Apparently, though, I missed your birthday, over the preceding pages, @GarrettDie4U . Wishing you a hppay belated birthday!

Good luck to all you Smorgers getting hit with snow. Keep your eyes on the road, hands upon the wheel and drive safe.

 
Good morning and a Happy Tuesday to all of you!

I am happy to announce that I kept up with all of the posts from yesterday. Apparently, though, I missed your birthday, over the preceding pages, @GarrettDie4U . Wishing you a hppay belated birthday!

Good luck to all you Smorgers getting hit with snow. Keep your eyes on the road, hands upon the wheel and drive safe.

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Good morning Chris! I would just like to add, wake up this morning and grab yourself a beer.
 
Same here, one of my favorites! Here's one I stuffed with crab meat and deep fried.
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Stuffed with crab meat and deep fried and STUFFED in your mouf!

Good morning Chris! I would just like to add, wake up this morning and grab yourself a beer.
Vino, vino in the morning. Beer in the afternoon. Whiskey in the evening.
 
Good morning and a Happy Tuesday to all of you!

I am happy to announce that I kept up with all of the posts from yesterday. Apparently, though, I missed your birthday, over the preceding pages, @GarrettDie4U . Wishing you a hppay belated birthday!

Good luck to all you Smorgers getting hit with snow. Keep your eyes on the road, hands upon the wheel and drive safe.


No snow here, just cold......
 

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