Yeah we moved there back in 1973 and I left in 1997, seen all the changes and the handover. I still have my permanent residency. Too bad I got the reef bug after I left HKG. I do go back every couple of years to keep my visa. I'll give you a shout when I'm there next. Or you can always call me if you are in Dubai. Atlantis is awesome.
Wow... that's awesome. Shame about the delay in catching the reef bug. Let me know when your next in town and I can guarantee that we'll be heading back to the U.A.E.
V1 better each day. Witch specie is these one?
Thanks Rodrigo... I believe the others have answered your question. I did not know until the help of others. Funny, when I bought that coral... there was no sign of blue tips. Placed it in the tank and it seemed to like it. So it hasn't moved for 4 months!
Hi V1,
Great shoots!!!
Very colourful corals, i hope to get something like that in my new tank.
Seems like a Acropora tenuis:reading:
Thank you Ricardo... I am sure you will succeed.
Cheers mate... you're gonna love PCS. I've used it on about 4 different systems which didn't run ZEO and the effect is profound - I can only imagine what it'd do on a system which is running the whole gamut. I'm glad to say I've never really ran into the sandbed problem in them though, lots of snails and stuff with a buttload of flow sees mine pretty clean..
Your coral update is making me more and more excited to have a tank again. The colours you're getting out of your SPS are insane and truly a credit to just how well built this system is.
No worries... I'm looking forward to trying it out. I put my current troubles with the sand bed colour down to the delay in acquiring snails. They are doing a great job but now I'm seeing detritus which has been broken down appearing on the surface in areas.
The colours are certainly 'blooming'... just have to keep everything stable. Be sure to start a thread on your new tank!!
Cheers bro!!
Thanks happy
Looks like a Tenius to me.
You the man Clint! I still need ID's on other corals too :rolleye1:
Ohlala what is this? Fishy likey!
It's nice isn't it? What's funny is that it came as a hitchhiker on another coral I bought just out of the picture. Actually, two hitchhikers are on the coral rock. The other is a birds-nest at the back.
As for what it the encrusting coral is... not sure?
Just wanted to ask buddy, what are those sludges on the sand? Are they algae? I have some of them on my sand too but just much more concentrated than yours. When you have free time, can you please take a closer pic of your sand? Thanks MUCHO buddy!
Greatful as always,
Vic
EDIT: just read a previous post of yours, sludges are in fact algae. i have the same problem with mine lol i really want to get rid of them lol. FWIW, ive been dosing the zz fermented for 8-10hrs in a lidded container then afterwards add bak soak for another 15-30 minutes then dose with skimmer turned off for 1-2hrs. they only helped a little. would try your zz + pcs with skimmer off every other day for a week to see how it works.
keep us posted with your zz regimen too.
Hey Vic, thanks for the info. Looking forward to trying the PCS. I will certainly post some pics once I get home.
From what I understand and see, the sand actually doesn't contain any sludge/algae. Instead, the sand is stained a slight brown colour hence giving the appearance. There are some very small pieces of detritus amongst the sand which constantly moves back and forward from the current. Vacuuming it out helps but I must take it slowly.
I've been following the various ZZ questions on the zeovit forum regarding letting it sit for 10mins or 8 hours plus should the skimmer be on or off. I have been mixing 1/4 tea spoon of ZZ and 0.5L tank water, then letting is set for 8 hours before pouring into the sump. I've increased this to twice a week now.
your tank is simply amazing.
TOTM should recognize it as tank of the year!
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Thank you Felix for the compliment
You are a reef artist.
Beautiful setup!
Thank you adddo.
I wish I can get this kind of beautiful colorful corals from my place. unfortunately our LFS doesn't no know what is corals...
:hammer: What a shame.
voted and subcribed , absolutly amazing tank !!!!
everything about it (build , set-up and corals) is mindblowing , well done !!!
greetingzz tntneon
Thank you and welcome. Glad you like.
Hahaha... looks like you took my advice on the clams!
The one on the right looks similar to my crocea clam (tan and turqoise spots on a blue/black background)... VERY NICE.
Yep, your advice paid off. I might still get a few more too.
Voted!!!
Love your tank! total inspiation
Cheers... thank for voting!
Hi may i ask how do you secure your flex pvc tubing to your standpipes, what i see, they are inserted into the inner diameter rather than via the outer diameter.
Won't the pressure force the hose out when your return pumps are on?
That's correct... they are inserted inside. That's how they are designed to be connected. No problems so far. There was also adequate time for drying.
Hello Andrew, forgive me if it bothers you here .....
I would kindly ask you, could you give me a list of all the accessories you GHL? I am interested in buying the computer, and I intend to buy several things .... you could give me a detailed list of what you've got? because you know you are my reference point and do not know what to buy if the Profilux 3 or 2 with your list I would choose the easier ....
Thanks as always !!!!! You're very kind!
Hi Andrea, no problem at all...
Profilux Components:
Profilux Plus II (includes Temperature Probe) PL-0331
pH Electrode PL-0071
Calibration Fluids PL-0075,
Calibration Fluids PL-0076
x2 Level Sensor Floaters PL-0077
YL2 Splitter PL-0096
Dosing Pump Unit PL-0354
EVG-AP-HIC PL-0556
Profilux Tunze1 PL-0087
Profilux Tunze2 PL-0088
PL-LY Splitter PL-0081
ProfiLuxSer PL-0083
This shows how I planned it out
The list above is what I purchased. At the time, the Profilux III had not been released. Personally, if you can... you should get the PIII as there are more options for it. The two biggest and newest are:
GHL Profilux Wireless Controller Vortech Module
GHL Profilux Touch
Andrew you need sales comission from GHL:smokin:
:lol::lol:
