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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 understand that! I work at the local health department here and get everything that comes through from the sick people. Lol

Ya it's the anticipation on when the next ones gonna get you lol.

I really don't mind any of the symptoms. It's the sore throat I can't stand.
 
Ya it's the anticipation on when the next ones gonna get you lol.

I really don't mind any of the symptoms. It's the sore throat I can't stand.
Tea and honey might help
 
Ya it's the anticipation on when the next ones gonna get you lol.

I really don't mind any of the symptoms. It's the sore throat I can't stand.
This worked wonders for Bailey and me when we came down with some kind of ick in January. Doesn't taste great, but it soothes instantly! And yes, like @Calmwaters said, honey! Soothing, helps with taste, and, depending on the quality, has antibacterial properties.

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Thank you so much!
No problem! I knew if there was a show there, Dirk would have it written down somewhere. He does a great job keeping everyone informed about all the shows!
 
I'm sure you already own one, Chris. They sell em in the gas stations in your area.
Yes, right next to the delicious hot dogs that turn on that heater things for weeks at a time. I think I bought a bad one, though, as it has not detected a single thing since I got it.

Waste NO time thinking about wasted time Mike.
You live, you learn...
I do not know if you meant to make a pun but you did and it was a good one. ("wasted time")
Yes! That's why he's the mayor of TorchWorld. Mike is the mayor of Torchville, Kevin is the Torchfather of Torchtopia, and I'm the Constable of TorchLand.

C'mon Chris, keep up with the hierarchy.
How about you shut your mouth or I'll drive up there and torch your face.

Absolutely! My son is stocked, I asked him last Saturday if he wanted to go with me to pick up my new tang and he replied, “ no I want to save my money for Lear.”
Stocked? Have you pickled your son?

Thank you! Frankly it's getting old, they got me sick 8 times last year.
Must be a SoCal guy kind of thing. (seriously, though, that does suck.)

I understand that! I work at the local health department here and get everything that comes through from the sick people. Lol
Just be happy that the type of sickness I have isn't contagious. 😉

Ya it's the anticipation on when the next ones gonna get you lol.

I really don't mind any of the symptoms. It's the sore throat I can't stand.
Have you tried cigarettes and chocolate milk?

 
This worked wonders for Bailey and me when we came down with some kind of ick in January. Doesn't taste great, but it soothes instantly! And yes, like @Calmwaters said, honey! Soothing, helps with taste, and, depending on the quality, has antibacterial properties.

Screenshot 2026-02-24 at 8.45.48 AM.png

Thank you!! This box looks so familiar but I don't think I've tried it, I'll give it a shot!
 
No problem! I knew if there was a show there, Dirk would have it written down somewhere. He does a great job keeping everyone informed about all the shows!
I have added it to my calender with several reminders leading up to it. Lol
 
Thank you!! This box looks so familiar but I don't think I've tried it, I'll give it a shot!
I'll second that box! I don't care for tea but that stuff did wonders for my throat
 
I'll second that box! I don't care for tea but that stuff did wonders for my throat

I'm the same way, my wife loves tea and you couldn't pay me to drink it. Strictly coffee but I'll do anything to soothe a sore throat.
 
I'm the same way, my wife loves tea and you couldn't pay me to drink it. Strictly coffee but I'll do anything to soothe a sore throat.
I can't even bring myself to like coffee. Give me a nice glass of water, and I'm good!
 
I can't even bring myself to like coffee. Give me a nice glass of water, and I'm good!
Coffee is approximately 85% water so therefore it is a nice glass of flavored water.
 
Coffee is approximately 85% water so therefore it is a nice glass of flavored water.
Don't waste your time, Tim. This man will never be able to see the light. And it doesn't stop at coffee, but it applies to every hot and liquified substance. This includes, but is not limited to, hot chocolate, soups of any kind, and tea. Do you know how it feels to be a basic pumpkin spice woman who can't make her family soup in the fall and winter?

Seinfeld Soup GIF
 
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