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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
Any suggestions other than the ones already given not to lay it on the lid?
There are reefbreeder bars, quanta, ai, etc...but I wouldn't sit it on the lid. They are made to be raised about 8-10" depending on manufacturer
 
There are reefbreeder bars, quanta, ai, etc...but I wouldn't sit it on the lid. They are made to be raised about 8-10" depending on manufacturer
I'm thinking maybe my husband can build me something I will just have to be patient.
 
I've been eye balling their tanks... I want a big one though... might be my gift for myself next year with the Christmas bonus... mommas not convinced though 😅
 
I've been eye balling their tanks... I want a big one though... might be my gift for myself next year with the Christmas bonus... mommas not convinced though 😅

Yeah I was tempted to go with the 120G but I was worried about having to get an extra light and if I went with the 120G then I feel like I would want the sump version which costs more & then I also need another light. I just really like the shallowness of the tank at 16 inches and all the tanks in that range were more boxy. I also have limited space on where it could go and this one just fits perfectly. I may just try and get two Radion's used XR30s as I think that should be enough. Maybe the Nicrews too. We shall see!
 
Yeah I was tempted to go with the 120G but I was worried about having to get an extra light and if I went with the 120G then I feel like I would want the sump version which costs more & then I also need another light. I just really like the shallowness of the tank at 16 inches and all the tanks in that range were more boxy. I also have limited space on where it could go and this one just fits perfectly. I may just try and get two Radion's used XR30s as I think that should be enough. Maybe the Nicrews too. We shall see!
The only thing I don't like about my tank is the lack of height. Otherwise, amazing tank. But that's also why I have a 120 sitting in my garage awaiting plumbing that I haven't bought yet.
 
Yeah I was tempted to go with the 120G but I was worried about having to get an extra light and if I went with the 120G then I feel like I would want the sump version which costs more & then I also need another light. I just really like the shallowness of the tank at 16 inches and all the tanks in that range were more boxy. I also have limited space on where it could go and this one just fits perfectly. I may just try and get two Radion's used XR30s as I think that should be enough. Maybe the Nicrews too. We shall see!
I'll be upgrading to a 6' tank if I do it. Their int 200 would fit perfectly inside of a extra closet connected to my living room, making it a built in with rear access 😅
 
Yeah I was tempted to go with the 120G but I was worried about having to get an extra light and if I went with the 120G then I feel like I would want the sump version which costs more & then I also need another light. I just really like the shallowness of the tank at 16 inches and all the tanks in that range were more boxy. I also have limited space on where it could go and this one just fits perfectly. I may just try and get two Radion's used XR30s as I think that should be enough. Maybe the Nicrews too. We shall see!
I'm so excited to see it come together for you!
 
**Disclaimer**

The pregnancy hormone post was not meant to offend any currently pregnant females who may read that post..

But, I bet Bailey can attest to that... Mike would too but his wife may see it!
Ehh, she stayed tired 24/7 when she was pregnant so I guess her hormones were sleeping meds. Not to mention she raged at people on the road harder which was funny
 

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