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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
WOW!! We had one up here in Frankenmuth. They have one every year in this awesome, German town. The food is fantastic!
Love me some good german food!
 
I know it's cold outside, but you could add a fan near the tank to keep some of the fresh outside air circulating.
Well I had the vent blocked near the tank with cardboard for when they were coming in and out. So it wasn’t direct. Also turned off vents on main floor till it all burns off. Making more water now.
 
I think the tank will be ok Paul. After all, it is an HVAC system, I'm sure the Cosmolite wouldn't be at toxic levels. I don't see that company lasting long if all their customers wound up dead.
 
I think the tank will be ok Paul. After all, it is an HVAC system, I'm sure the Cosmolite wouldn't be at toxic levels. I don't see that company lasting long if all their customers wound up dead.
I think this is a @luis angel question about fish tanks. it says it's non carcinogenic but aquatic ecosystems? if it goes down, I think @Nor'easter Reefer just acquired another fish tank. I'd give up at that point.
 
I think this is a @luis angel question about fish tanks. it says it's non carcinogenic but aquatic ecosystems? if it goes down, I think @Nor'easter Reefer just acquired another fish tank. I'd give up at that point.
He would know about HVAC systems! All I know about them is "heat" in winter and "cool" in summer.
 
I think this is a @luis angel question about fish tanks. it says it's non carcinogenic but aquatic ecosystems? if it goes down, I think @Nor'easter Reefer just acquired another fish tank. I'd give up at that point.
Fingers crossed for you man, I hope thats not what happens! Idk if its been said but i'd minimize water disturbance on the surface to prevents as much gas exchange as possible for the time being!
 
Well I had the vent blocked near the tank with cardboard for when they were coming in and out. So it wasn’t direct. Also turned off vents on main floor till it all burns off. Making more water now.
Don’t worry ! You still have your fingers and toes ?
 
Guys I just want you all to know how awesome @tbrown is. He won one of the SBB gift cards and then gave it to me!!! Thank you again my friend whatever I buy with it I will name it Tim. 😆
 
I think this is a @luis angel question about fish tanks. it says it's non carcinogenic but aquatic ecosystems? if it goes down, I think @Nor'easter Reefer just acquired another fish tank. I'd give up at that point.
Giving up is not acceptable! I hope everything goes well and there are no issues. Hugs!
 
Guys I just want you all to know how awesome @tbrown is. He won one of the SBB gift cards and then gave it to me!!! Thank you again my friend whatever I buy with it I will name it Tim. 😆
Not to me??????

Sad Cry GIF by Piñata Farms: The Meme App
 
Ok, so i'm not planning anything anytime soon.... but I need input as i'm terrible at visualizing and designing interior design. Heres an old picture of my living room...

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Heres my vision... but idk if it should open the whole wall and sheet rock it... or plywood painted white. Or just trim out around the tank and put cabinet doors on the wood and keep the wood? This is my vision... kinda.. the D boxes are cabinet doors.
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Edit: shoot rock, not stone. My bad lol
 
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