20230926_180324.jpg

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

That Crusso Kid

10K Club member
View Badges
Joined
Oct 21, 2018
Messages
14,898
Reaction score
76,054
Location
SW, FL, USA
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
Can we all just agree that Bama sux?
Happy New Year family.

It wouldn't have been the same Year without you guys. All of the "new crew" fits right in. @CoralB @TheNative192 @DarthRaiderBob @GarrettDie4U and whoever I forgot. We are glad you all found us.

This year I look forward to several things.

#1 @kevgib67 Gets his new tank.
I wont say upgrade, because how can you get better? You cant, but you can get larger! Let's go Podfather! I can't wait to see what you do with more gallons! Thanks for all the help you gave me in the beginning.

#2 Paul's Boat
What an undertaking. We talk about a lot of different things. It's easy to overlook something amazing. Man, you're hand building something amazing with the weather and everything else against you. Your reason for the build, and your headlong stubbornness is so inspiring. Go get em Viking.

#3 Amanda feels better
Keep our lady in your prayers. I hope you dont get mad at me honey, but you're going through it more than you make known, and yet you're our beacon of light almost every morning. Go get 2026 with the best health.

#4 @That Crusso Kid You just dont taze an old lady or get arrested for some insanely smart, white collar crime, and we'll be ok.
Seriously man, get that tank up if it makes you happy. Ill do anything I can to help you get motivated and rocking. Ill send you some really cool frags if you want. ...not because you couldn't get em yourself, but because they mean a lot to me and I think you'd like them. Stay outta jail cuz.

@Rocks reef Is voted President.! This one is self explanatory!

@00W Joel, you're the kind of person that makes us believe that people are still good. The kind of quiet soul that doesn't have to say as much as the rest of us to get your point across. Im so proud to call you my friend.

@WalkerLovesTheOcean Man you pumped me up so much before I ever added the first coral. You take care man. I have your back if you ever need anything buddy.

@ShakeyGizzard I hope you limit out every time you go fishing this season ole buddy. Go Dawgs!

@Nor'easter Reefer Mike, you remind me a lot of myself. You're a husband father out there in the world, getting after it, and your tank brings you some peace. Get past that dam car wash! Have a great year bud!

Kevin has pooped himself twice, reading this. I'll wrap it up.
You're all special to me and I hope it's a great one for you.

@tharbin You're my music buddy. @tbrown The reefcyclopedia @luis angel so proud to call you a friend @smitten with ocean life Hi Jill gorgeous tank! @Gumbies R Us @AlyciaMarie Congrats on your Blessed year. May you have "Peaceful Rivers' so you can get some sleep.

#SmorgasbordFamily Happy New Year!
This is a beautiful and wonderfully written post.

You have helped make my return to R2R a very enjoyable and memorable one.

As for me starting up a new system: Many thoughts swirling my head but not being able to scratch the itch just yet. I will DM you about it. However, I truly appreciate your offer of help and will hold you to it!
 

kingranch2003

10K Club member
View Badges
Joined
May 4, 2024
Messages
18,515
Reaction score
131,169
Location
Mississippi Gulf Coast
Rating - 100%
1   0   0
This is a beautiful and wonderfully written post.

You have helped make my return to R2R a very enjoyable and memorable one.

As for me starting up a new system: Many thoughts swirling my head but not being able to scratch the itch just yet. I will DM you about it. However, I truly appreciate your offer of help and will hold you to it!
Thanks Chris. I showed my cards bit there.

"As for me starting up a new system: Many thoughts swirling my head but not being able to scratch the itch just yet. I will DM you about it. However, I truly appreciate your offer of help and will hold you to it!"

Please do my man. I really want to see you pour your heart into a reef. Whenever it is.. this year...next year.... never..
Who cares? Keep up with me and Ill nudge you as much or as little as you want.
 

That Crusso Kid

10K Club member
View Badges
Joined
Oct 21, 2018
Messages
14,898
Reaction score
76,054
Location
SW, FL, USA
Rating - 0%
0   0   0

DarthRaiderBob

Valuable Member
View Badges
Joined
Mar 22, 2022
Messages
1,770
Reaction score
9,910
Location
Grove city
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
I just want to take a minute and thank everyone here for putting up with me on a regular basis.
A little over a year ago I was fed up and ready to get out of the hobby after a failed "upgrade" now here I am a year later with the nicest reef I've ever had the privilege of caring for and it's mostly because of the advice I've gotten and the camaraderie I find here each and every day.
Thank you all from the bottom of my teeny tiny black heart!
 

Calmwaters

10K Club member
View Badges
Joined
Jan 25, 2024
Messages
15,663
Reaction score
110,513
Location
Sylva, NC
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
Can we all just agree that Bama sux?
Happy New Year family.

It wouldn't have been the same Year without you guys. All of the "new crew" fits right in. @CoralB @TheNative192 @DarthRaiderBob @GarrettDie4U and whoever I forgot. We are glad you all found us.

This year I look forward to several things.

#1 @kevgib67 Gets his new tank.
I wont say upgrade, because how can you get better? You cant, but you can get larger! Let's go Podfather! I can't wait to see what you do with more gallons! Thanks for all the help you gave me in the beginning.

#2 Paul's Boat
What an undertaking. We talk about a lot of different things. It's easy to overlook something amazing. Man, you're hand building something amazing with the weather and everything else against you. Your reason for the build, and your headlong stubbornness is so inspiring. Go get em Viking.

#3 Amanda feels better
Keep our lady in your prayers. I hope you dont get mad at me honey, but you're going through it more than you make known, and yet you're our beacon of light almost every morning. Go get 2026 with the best health.

#4 @That Crusso Kid You just dont taze an old lady or get arrested for some insanely smart, white collar crime, and we'll be ok.
Seriously man, get that tank up if it makes you happy. Ill do anything I can to help you get motivated and rocking. Ill send you some really cool frags if you want. ...not because you couldn't get em yourself, but because they mean a lot to me and I think you'd like them. Stay outta jail cuz.

@Rocks reef Is voted President.! This one is self explanatory!

@00W Joel, you're the kind of person that makes us believe that people are still good. The kind of quiet soul that doesn't have to say as much as the rest of us to get your point across. Im so proud to call you my friend.

@WalkerLovesTheOcean Man you pumped me up so much before I ever added the first coral. You take care man. I have your back if you ever need anything buddy.

@ShakeyGizzard I hope you limit out every time you go fishing this season ole buddy. Go Dawgs!

@Nor'easter Reefer Mike, you remind me a lot of myself. You're a husband father out there in the world, getting after it, and your tank brings you some peace. Get past that dam car wash! Have a great year bud!

Kevin has pooped himself twice, reading this. I'll wrap it up.
You're all special to me and I hope it's a great one for you.

@tharbin You're my music buddy. @tbrown The reefcyclopedia @luis angel so proud to call you a friend @smitten with ocean life Hi Jill gorgeous tank! @Gumbies R Us @AlyciaMarie Congrats on your Blessed year. May you have "Peaceful Rivers' so you can get some sleep.

#SmorgasbordFamily Happy New Year!
Thank you so much my dear friend this was a wonderful thing to read waking up this morning with my first cup of coffee! You guys here really keep me going on my hardest days. Even when I'm quite and don't say much I love reading all you guys post.
 

kevgib67

10K Club member
View Badges
Joined
Apr 16, 2022
Messages
36,829
Reaction score
232,135
Location
Canfield, Ohio
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
Can we all just agree that Bama sux?
Happy New Year family.

It wouldn't have been the same Year without you guys. All of the "new crew" fits right in. @CoralB @TheNative192 @DarthRaiderBob @GarrettDie4U and whoever I forgot. We are glad you all found us.

This year I look forward to several things.

#1 @kevgib67 Gets his new tank.
I wont say upgrade, because how can you get better? You cant, but you can get larger! Let's go Podfather! I can't wait to see what you do with more gallons! Thanks for all the help you gave me in the beginning.

#2 Paul's Boat
What an undertaking. We talk about a lot of different things. It's easy to overlook something amazing. Man, you're hand building something amazing with the weather and everything else against you. Your reason for the build, and your headlong stubbornness is so inspiring. Go get em Viking.

#3 Amanda feels better
Keep our lady in your prayers. I hope you dont get mad at me honey, but you're going through it more than you make known, and yet you're our beacon of light almost every morning. Go get 2026 with the best health.

#4 @That Crusso Kid You just dont taze an old lady or get arrested for some insanely smart, white collar crime, and we'll be ok.
Seriously man, get that tank up if it makes you happy. Ill do anything I can to help you get motivated and rocking. Ill send you some really cool frags if you want. ...not because you couldn't get em yourself, but because they mean a lot to me and I think you'd like them. Stay outta jail cuz.

@Rocks reef Is voted President.! This one is self explanatory!

@00W Joel, you're the kind of person that makes us believe that people are still good. The kind of quiet soul that doesn't have to say as much as the rest of us to get your point across. Im so proud to call you my friend.

@WalkerLovesTheOcean Man you pumped me up so much before I ever added the first coral. You take care man. I have your back if you ever need anything buddy.

@ShakeyGizzard I hope you limit out every time you go fishing this season ole buddy. Go Dawgs!

@Nor'easter Reefer Mike, you remind me a lot of myself. You're a husband father out there in the world, getting after it, and your tank brings you some peace. Get past that dam car wash! Have a great year bud!

Kevin has pooped himself twice, reading this. I'll wrap it up.
You're all special to me and I hope it's a great one for you.

@tharbin You're my music buddy. @tbrown The reefcyclopedia @luis angel so proud to call you a friend @smitten with ocean life Hi Jill gorgeous tank! @Gumbies R Us @AlyciaMarie Congrats on your Blessed year. May you have "Peaceful Rivers' so you can get some sleep.

#SmorgasbordFamily Happy New Year!
Wow John , I was just going to say Happy New Year! I’m so lame. You nailed everyone perfectly, I would be proud to be booked into jail with you! Your coral selection is an inspiration to me and you’ll see a copy cat when I get my tank because after all Arby’s has nothing on you, we all know that you have the meats! Happy New Year’s!
 

kevgib67

10K Club member
View Badges
Joined
Apr 16, 2022
Messages
36,829
Reaction score
232,135
Location
Canfield, Ohio
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
Last edited:

kevgib67

10K Club member
View Badges
Joined
Apr 16, 2022
Messages
36,829
Reaction score
232,135
Location
Canfield, Ohio
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
I just want to take a minute
200.gif
and thank everyone here for putting up with me on a regular basis.
A little over a year ago I was fed up and ready to get out of the hobby after a failed "upgrade" now here I am a year later with the nicest reef I've ever had the privilege of caring for and it's mostly because of the advice I've gotten and the camaraderie I find here each and every day.
Thank you all from the bottom of my teeny tiny black heart!
Good morning and happy New Year Bob! I’ve seen your tank and it’s beautiful, well done! I’m glad you joined us and I got to meet you in person.
 

luis angel

Tailspots and Tacos
View Badges
Joined
Dec 3, 2023
Messages
10,097
Reaction score
78,521
Location
Miami
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
Happy New Year, my dear family, I am so thankful for the special bond we share. This past year has been filled with so many beautiful moments, laughter, support, deep conversations, and memories that I will always carry in my heart. Thank you for being there in both the good times and the difficult ones, As we step into this new year, I hope it brings each of you an abundance of health, happiness, peace, and success. May we continue to grow together, share more unforgettable moments, and create even stronger memories. I’m truly blessed to have you in my life, and I look forward to everything this new year has in store for us. Happy New Year, with lots of love!
 

kevgib67

10K Club member
View Badges
Joined
Apr 16, 2022
Messages
36,829
Reaction score
232,135
Location
Canfield, Ohio
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
Thank you so much my dear friend this was a wonderful thing to read waking up this morning with my first cup of coffee! You guys here really keep me going on my hardest days. Even when I'm quiet and don't say much I love reading all you guys post.
Good morning Peanut and happy New Year! We’ve been here so long together! You are appreciated. I hope you are feeling better today and have turned the corner.
horses run free GIF
 

kevgib67

10K Club member
View Badges
Joined
Apr 16, 2022
Messages
36,829
Reaction score
232,135
Location
Canfield, Ohio
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
Happy New Year Peeps!
Good morning Paul and happy New Year! So glad you joined the #Smorgasbord ! I recently read a thread where I was inviting you to pop. In here and you were resisting. I’m glad Tim eventually broke through and got you to visit here( I think Tim stating that I was the only weirdo here is what changed your mind),the #S#Smorgasbordouldn’t be the same without you.
seth rogen aliens GIF
 

kevgib67

10K Club member
View Badges
Joined
Apr 16, 2022
Messages
36,829
Reaction score
232,135
Location
Canfield, Ohio
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
Happy New Year, my dear family, I am so thankful for the special bond we share. This past year has been filled with so many beautiful moments, laughter, support, deep conversations, and memories that I will always carry in my heart. Thank you for being there in both the good times and the difficult ones, As we step into this new year, I hope it brings each of you an abundance of health, happiness, peace, and success. May we continue to grow together, share more unforgettable moments, and create even stronger memories. I’m truly blessed to have you in my life, and I look forward to everything this new year has in store for us. Happy New Year, with lots of love!
Good morning and happy New Year Luis. So glad you are here! Our Biocubes brought us together and then you upgraded and blew past me! Your tank is an inspiration to me. You’re a great friend, father, husband and reefer. On my bucket list is to eat a Cuban sandwich and have 1 or 12 Heinekens with you and meet your wonderful family.
200.gif
 

Calmwaters

10K Club member
View Badges
Joined
Jan 25, 2024
Messages
15,663
Reaction score
110,513
Location
Sylva, NC
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
Good morning Peanut and happy New Year! We’ve been here so long together! You are appreciated. I hope you are feeling better today and have turned the corner.
horses run free GIF
Thank you my friend! Still feeling pretty awful but I will get better. Just resting and drinking lots of fluids and taking vitamin C.
 

TOP 10 Trending Threads

WHAT AMOUNT OF LIVE ROCK AND SAND SHOULD BE PRIORITIZED FOR OPTIMAL BIODIVERSITY/FILTRATION?

  • 100% live rock + bagged sand

    Votes: 38 27.0%
  • 100% dry rock + 100% live sand

    Votes: 47 33.3%
  • 50/50 live/dry rock, 50/50 live/bagged sand

    Votes: 32 22.7%
  • 75% live rock, 25% live sand

    Votes: 14 9.9%
  • 25% live rock, 75% live sand

    Votes: 10 7.1%

New Posts

Back
Top