DSPS tank from Thailand (1000 gallon+)

murfman said:
Ching, tank looks great! Are you doing anything special to keep your sand bottom clean? How are the clams liking it so deep with only 400 watt bulbs?
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Earlier in the thread he said that he stirs it weekly when he does his maintenance.
edit: lol... he beat me to the punch...
 
chingchai said:
murfman. Thanks.
For the sand bottom, I shift it twice a week.

I still have problem with my clams. Some of them died with no reason.
I guess there are some clam-killers in my tank. Can't find them yet.

My friend's tank same height, less 400 bulbs, his clams are doing very fine.
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I noticed many of your clams are typically reef dwellers, and may feel "out of place" in the sand. I, too, would question the lighting. Do you know what your PAR is at that depth? Clams are animals which cannot photosaturate, so the more light, the better. As for your friends clams, what species are they? Some clam species can survive on lower lighting, than others, like your maximas. And, at risk of beating a dead horse, be sure to quarantine the clams too. There are some plagues of clams too.
 
jmaneyapanda said:
I noticed many of your clams are typically reef dwellers, and may feel "out of place" in the sand. I, too, would question the lighting. Do you know what your PAR is at that depth? Clams are animals which cannot photosaturate, so the more light, the better. As for your friends clams, what species are they? Some clam species can survive on lower lighting, than others, like your maximas. And, at risk of beating a dead horse, be sure to quarantine the clams too. There are some plagues of clams too.
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Thank you for your information.
No, I never check my PAR. Maybe I have to do it.
My friend's clams are mostly Crocea.

Umm, quarantine the clam. That is good idea.
May I ask how do you quarantine them?
 
chingchai said:
Thank you for your information.
No, I never check my PAR. Maybe I have to do it.
My friend's clams are mostly Crocea.

Umm, quarantine the clam. That is good idea.
May I ask how do you quarantine them?
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Well, croceas are THE most light loving, so that is strange. But, I would test the PAR anyway. As for QT, I would house them in a QT tank with good lighting, and strong calcium and alkalinity sources. You can quite safely give clams a freshwater dip, which can be useful against many pathogens. However, I would mostly watch for parasitic snails, and "pinched mantle disease". Both are rather simply treated, but, can be quite deadly if spread to the whole collection.
 
jmaneyapanda said:
Well, croceas are THE most light loving, so that is strange. But, I would test the PAR anyway. As for QT, I would house them in a QT tank with good lighting, and strong calcium and alkalinity sources. You can quite safely give clams a freshwater dip, which can be useful against many pathogens. However, I would mostly watch for parasitic snails, and "pinched mantle disease". Both are rather simply treated, but, can be quite deadly if spread to the whole collection.
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Thanks a lot.
You sure are the clam expert.
I will follow your method.
 
jmaneyapanda said:
Well, croceas are THE most light loving, so that is strange. But, I would test the PAR anyway. As for QT, I would house them in a QT tank with good lighting, and strong calcium and alkalinity sources. You can quite safely give clams a freshwater dip, which can be useful against many pathogens. However, I would mostly watch for parasitic snails, and "pinched mantle disease". Both are rather simply treated, but, can be quite deadly if spread to the whole collection.
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http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-09/jf/index.php
 
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One of these days I will definitely call on you for a "extended" visit plus a visit to a few of my buddies in Bangkok as well ... :mixed:
Picked up Pig tail/Spiral gorgonia's from our local lfs and loving it. Unfortunately not a huge as yours though.

Paul
 
Hi Chingchai

How do you stick the coral to the rockwork - looks very challenging with a tank this deep. Do get into the tank , or use tongs ?

What do you use to clean the acrylic with?

Looks great and truly inspirational
 
PauChi said:
One of these days I will definitely call on you for a "extended" visit plus a visit to a few of my buddies in Bangkok as well ... :mixed:
Picked up Pig tail/Spiral gorgonia's from our local lfs and loving it. Unfortunately not a huge as yours though.

Paul
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Look forward to seeing you. :)
 
dn100 said:
Hi Chingchai

How do you stick the coral to the rockwork - looks very challenging with a tank this deep. Do get into the tank , or use tongs ?

What do you use to clean the acrylic with?

Looks great and truly inspirational
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In case my hand can't reach the rockwork, I use tongs.
Tank is now too crowded to dive. Not much space left.

This is what I use to clean the tank:

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dn100 said:
Hi Chingchai

How do you stick the coral to the rockwork - looks very challenging with a tank this deep. Do get into the tank , or use tongs ?

What do you use to clean the acrylic with?

Looks great and truly inspirational
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Fortunately you'd have to go far, far way back to the beginning of of this tank build thread ... a must read :fun5:

HTH,
Paul
 
Hi Ching
I´ve read that you are running led lamps.
My aquarium is 100cmx100cmx60h(42"x42"x24")
So my question is
How many lamps would I need for my aquarium?
What do you think?
Are you happy with that lights?
Thank you for your reply

btw your system is amazing
 
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