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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
It'd probably be doing better if I stopped working too hard. I didn't rest it much because of the conference last week. It was feeling decent by Sunday afternoon and then we got home.to.a broken water heater so I was getting that all torn apart last night. Then I decided I wanted to try to sleep laying down instead of in the recliner. That lasted about 45 minutes before the pain came rushing back. I was able to get back up without too much trouble but it hurt. A lot. Hobbled around work today and had my benefits fair so I was on my feet too long again. My wife won't let me help lift the new water heater though, so there's that...
I am on her side. Only have one back. Take it easy. We need you here.
 
Off to do my least favorite workout. Legs. 🦵

So I noticed that there are areas on my rock that are free of vermetid snails. Only thing that could have done that is my chitton.
I have them, but I hunt them down with a vengence
 
even predicted that Trump would be president and Lady Gaga would fly in to the Super Bowl.




Wow it's even crazier than I thought. Who needs Miss Cleo when you have Lisa Simpson!?
 
Off to do my least favorite workout. Legs. 🦵

So I noticed that there are areas on my rock that are free of vermetid snails. Only thing that could have done that is my chitton.
No bumblebee snails Shelley?
 
I thought of those but worried about the other things they tend to munch on
I put them in my tank and they cleared the vermatids and have kept them in since without a single problem.
 
I put them in my tank and they cleared the vermatids and have kept them in since without a single problem.
would have to order some, the petco in my area only stocks the basic SW stuff
 
I thought of those but worried about the other things they tend to munch on
Oh no! Like what Jimmy? Ive never seen or heard of them eating anything but snails and dead stuff.
 
It's only going to get worse if you don't take care of it my friend. Sending prayers and hugs.
Well, it's been a long day so sorry for the super late reply BUT my back actually feels decent HOWEVER I am back to being fairly certain it is a possible kidney stone. The majority of my lower back pain and spasms have subsided except for the right side, lower back, just about waist height, an inch or so from the spine...
 
the more you tweak it, the longer it takes. I was told 2 years to fully heal. I do find sleeping flat on my back or even laying down flat during the day sometimes really helps. even if it's uncomfortable for other parts, it helps re-align my back.
The problem is, flat on my back and I'm stuck. And spasms keep me from sitting up from laying flat. At least on my side I could roll my legs off the couch and sit up through the pain.
 
Well, it's been a long day so sorry for the super late reply BUT my back actually feels decent HOWEVER I am back to being fairly certain it is a possible kidney stone. The majority of my lower back pain and spasms have subsided except for the right side, lower back, just about waist height, an inch or so from the spine...
Did you call the doctor? They should be able to do scans to check for stones I think.
 
The problem is, flat on my back and I'm stuck. And spasms keep me from sitting up from laying flat. At least on my side I could roll my legs off the couch and sit up through the pain.
Oh, jeez, so sorry Tim, still praying this ends quickly!
 
Well, it's been a long day so sorry for the super late reply BUT my back actually feels decent HOWEVER I am back to being fairly certain it is a possible kidney stone. The majority of my lower back pain and spasms have subsided except for the right side, lower back, just about waist height, an inch or so from the spine...
I have delt with the dreaded kidney stones, been lucky the last few decades, yes decades. Need a doctor to tell you what the deal is, you may have a disc problem or as you say possible kidney stones, you are young. you need to stick around on R2R long after I am gone
 

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