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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
Thank you for the feedback. It take a little time for the berghias to get started after they settled into a new environment but eventually they take off and start tackling the aiptasia. A lot of people get frustrated since they don't see results overnight and think they are not working.
They looked very healthy so I'm confident they will get down to work. I know it takes two or three weeks before you start to see much results. My wife is sure she is seeing results already. Your packaging was almost too good. Getting the lid off the jar after I un-taped it was weirdly difficult but I only had to coax one of the Berghia out of the cup the others ran for the rocks within minutes of my placing the cup. I'm very satisfied.
 
Morning y'all!
Happy Thursday.
Got back from the ER about 3:30.
MRI showed two bulging disks in her back and a ton disk.
Great news for us!
I'll try and catch up later.
Love y'all ❤️
Sending hugs and prayers for your daughter and family.
 
They looked very healthy so I'm confident they will get down to work. I know it takes two or three weeks before you start to see much results. My wife is sure she is seeing results already. Your packaging was almost too good. Getting the lid off the jar after I un-taped it was weirdly difficult but I only had to coax one of the Berghia out of the cup the others ran for the rocks within minutes of my placing the cup. I'm very satisfied.
Howdy Tom!
Pete Davidson Snl GIF by Saturday Night Live
 
Alright, you kids have been patient. Rainbow pectinia and a white zombie zoa, not completely open. Wow the colors on the white zombie, I’ve never seen one in person. The picture doesn’t come close to seeing it with your own eyes. Got to figure out where to put it, I don’t want it overtaken by the pink playboy bunnies. I know they are slow growers.
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White Zombies are one of my favorites!
 
55 degrees here this morning. I have had to wear socks the last few evenings. I love it because we've had our etire house open day and night. Nothing like frresh air coming in constantly. And, a little secret about this big, rough and tough animal: I'm a snuggler and cuddler. Love cuddling up, under the covers, with my wife.
That's what it's all about brother. The weather has definitely been fantastic.
 
Hey! Weird day fo me today too! I'm sitting at work waiting for my Superintendent to show up so I can hand him my keys and phone and badge and go home. Last day of my job I've been at for 19.9 years.
Yeah, brother I imagine that's a bittersweet and sobering experience. Just remember those feelings fade and hopefully your next good run starts today!
 
Unemployed as of 20 minutes ago. HelloReef is sitting in the passenger seat of my truck on my way towards home. New chapter starts Monday!
 
Close call, I started eating and realized I hadn’t taken a picture, I’m already on triple secret probation! Chicken salad croissant and my world famous homemade chili!
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World famous chili ?
 
Just finished with my pulmonologist doctor and he wants me to do another 2 part sleep study in their sleep lab because its more reliable than the at home one that I did back during the big covid outbreak in 2019 when I was first diagnosed with sleep apnea. They didn't have an opening until February 19th for the first part then the second part will be early March followed by an appointment with him March 19th so I'm looking at probably close to three months before I get any relief. I'm struggling hard today with the exhaustion so please remember me in your prayers.
Prayers
 
Long night Joel, I know your boss is a jerk but I hope you called off today. Sorry about your daughter, she’s in my prayers along with you and your wife!
Same here !! Prayers to you and family
 

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