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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

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What do you think are the keys to your success in reefing?
Patience

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Is that an invite? They do look like lupine. But no pretty flowers. The whole industry is interesting. The issue is it is illegal federally in all states. So those profiting from it last I heard have issues. You can't put your drug gains in the bank. It is a real hot mess. And don't drive through Wyoming with it.

Be interesting to see where we are at in 20 years. Wyoming judges are adamant that pot is a no go. Gateway drug. And they site studies already being done how young children find their parents candy. Medical emergencies. Really a can of worms right now.
Its legal on the reservation here. They have dispensaries there. I think it's supposed to be only for medical purposes but I'm not 100% sure on that.
 

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As of tonight it looks like I'm once again stuck in a hole where I either quit or find a way to press on.

I'm trying to save for the upgrade.

Behind the scenes my mom has yelled at me multiple times about my maxi jett on my remora making too much noise... We replaced that with the Syncra. GREAT noise but 0 bubbles whatsoever.

This skimmer has driven me through the ROOF in frustration. Is it time for a new one? There's 100$ blown!

Somehow gha is back even while I carbon dose and both of my anenomes are dying. What is going on!?

At the same time I need. a new RODI.

What do I even do at this point? I have the money too buy a new skimmer but I don't wanna do that as I already spent 75$ on the pump.
You can successfully run a tank with a skimmer.
 

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As of tonight it looks like I'm once again stuck in a hole where I either quit or find a way to press on.

I'm trying to save for the upgrade.

Behind the scenes my mom has yelled at me multiple times about my maxi jett on my remora making too much noise... We replaced that with the Syncra. GREAT noise but 0 bubbles whatsoever.

This skimmer has driven me through the ROOF in frustration. Is it time for a new one? There's 100$ blown!

Somehow gha is back even while I carbon dose and both of my anenomes are dying. What is going on!?

At the same time I need. a new RODI.

What do I even do at this point? I have the money too buy a new skimmer but I don't wanna do that as I already spent 75$ on the pump.
You can successfully run a tank with a skimmer.
I understand I don't need one... But all I have is the Tidal and not enough resources for water changes. Which will set me back further. I could try selling the remora for 150$. That'll be able to afford a new skimmer entirely.
 

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I understand I don't need one... But all I have is the Tidal and not enough resources for water changes. Which will set me back further. I could try selling the remora for 150$. That'll be able to afford a new skimmer entirely.
I wish I knew how to help more but I have only ever done saltwater with a sump so what I do might be different than what you need to do.
 

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I understand I don't need one... But all I have is the Tidal and not enough resources for water changes. Which will set me back further. I could try selling the remora for 150$. That'll be able to afford a new skimmer entirely.
Which one would you get ?
 

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I understand I don't need one... But all I have is the Tidal and not enough resources for water changes. Which will set me back further. I could try selling the remora for 150$. That'll be able to afford a new skimmer entirely.
I wish I knew how to help more but I have only ever done saltwater with a sump so what I do might be different than what you need to do.
All good!

I'll speak with uncommonsense and see if I can open the air intake.

I'm tired of spending money for my parents satisfaction.
 

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Its legal on the reservation here. They have dispensaries there. I think it's supposed to be only for medical purposes but I'm not 100% sure on that.
Legal in a lot of places. Washington where most of my family lives. My mom hates the smell of it. She has COPD. And it smells like skunk.

I prefer exercise for my high. And once in awhile something a little stronger for a nightcap.

To each their own. 😊
 

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I understand I don't need one... But all I have is the Tidal and not enough resources for water changes. Which will set me back further. I could try selling the remora for 150$. That'll be able to afford a new skimmer entirely.
Which one would you get ?
Unsure. Whatever I could afford that's a semi good brand.
 

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Is that an invite? They do look like lupine. But no pretty flowers. The whole industry is interesting. The issue is it is illegal federally in all states. So those profiting from it last I heard have issues. You can't put your drug gains in the bank. It is a real hot mess. And don't drive through Wyoming with it.

Be interesting to see where we are at in 20 years. Wyoming judges are adamant that pot is a no go. Gateway drug. And they site studies already being done how young children find their parents candy. Medical emergencies. Really a can of worms right now.
Neither me or my wife indulge in rhododendrons, a nurse my wife works for gave her tiny plants. She told me to plant them, I thought she was joking. A few days later she said it again. I figured I would. For the record, I’m I voted against medical even though I knew it had applications for nausea in chemo patients and decreases pressure in the eyes of glaucoma patients because I saw the domino effect of recreational next which is exactly what happened. In Ohio, each member of the family can grow 6 plants. Overkill
 

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Legal in a lot of places. Washington where most of my family lives. My mom hates the smell of it. She has COPD. And it smells like skunk.

I prefer exercise for my high. And once in awhile something a little stronger for a nightcap.

To each their own. 😊
I have no desire to use the wacky weed I am wacky enough without it. Lol
 

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Neither me or my wife indulge in rhododendrons, a nurse my wife works for gave her tiny plants. She told me to plant them, I thought she was joking. A few days later she said it again. I figured I would. For the record, I’m I voted against medical even though I knew it had applications for nausea in chemo patients and decreases pressure in the eyes of glaucoma patients because I saw the domino effect of recreational next which is exactly what happened. In Ohio, each member of the family can grow 6 plants. Overkill
We have seen the dominoe effect also. No different than an alcoholic. Our addiction with saltwater tanks usually does not hurt us.

I am also addicted to my gardening and am a gym rat. 🐀

I workout so I can garden, work outside and go hiking.
 

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Good morning everyone! Woke up to thunder and unfortunately lightning this morning. Hope we get some decent rain but also hope the lightning didn't cause wild fires because everything is so dry. I hope you all have an amazing day!
sure it wasn't your hmm friend here flying over head in a helo...lol
 

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Is that an invite? They do look like lupine. But no pretty flowers. The whole industry is interesting. The issue is it is illegal federally in all states. So those profiting from it last I heard have issues. You can't put your drug gains in the bank. It is a real hot mess. And don't drive through Wyoming with it.

Be interesting to see where we are at in 20 years. Wyoming judges are adamant that pot is a no go. Gateway drug. And they site studies already being done how young children find their parents candy. Medical emergencies. Really a can of worms right now.
tell me about it...lol...dang nightmare
 

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