DSPS tank from Thailand (1000 gallon+)

[chingchai]

Ching:

I have admired your tank from the beginning. It is truly one of the world's great private reef tanks.

I am interested in your drains. I would like to drain my tank into a separate room on the same level as the display and would run the drain and return pipes under the floor as you have. Have you calculated how many gallons per hour each two inch drain pipe handles? (I know it is a function of the length of the horizontal runs and the number and size of fittings, but I have no idea how to calculate it). I'm sure you have left some head room above the capacity of the return pump -- how many gallons per hour is it pushing back to the tank?

Also, do you have any issues with air being trapped in the pipe? If so, how do you remove it. Finally, are the drains creating a siphon or are they open?

Thanks in advance.

Art

Art. Sorry for late reply.
I didn't calculate for the drain pipe. You don't have to worry about that because the high pressure from the drain pipe to the sump.
And my return pump is adjustable so I can control the water level.
I don't have issue with air being trapped in the pipe.
The drains are open.

 

[chingchai]

This is truly one of the wonders of the world! And even more impressive is the continuous thought, passion and love you put in to it.

I really do hope to meet you one day and enjoy some of our world class red wines from South Africa

dallasg. Thank you for your kind words.
Yes, I also look forward to meeting you guys.

 

[chingchai]

You have an amazing tank, sorry to hear of all the troubles, looking forward to seeing how the tank continues to develop.

UB400. Thank you.

 

[chingchai]

this post took me like 1 month to go trough x) haha
and all i can say is that nothing its more important that do the thing u love to do

congratulations your tank is pretty cool

Al_katone. Thanks a lot.

 

[chingchai]

I found this tank in reef hobbyist magazine recently. I was shocked and amazed to see such beauty and detailed work put into your system and fish room. Since then I have seen the videos on youtube and have been reading your thread. You have an amazing setup and are truely an inspiration. Thanks for sharing and many blessings and best of luck!

ERivera65. Thank you for your kind words.

 

[chingchai]

Now we are back to page 5! Any news for us at all? :beer:

Hi Tom,
So sorry for no updating yet.
I just want to let the tank getting much better and better so I can post some updated pictures.
Please be patient my friend. :beer:

 

[chingchai]

Off topic:
My friend in Italy wants me to share this event.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/IV-Co...arini-Italia-Raduno-Marino-AP/496952400366547
I wish I can visit Italy one day. There are plenty of nice tanks over there.

 

[Eville]

Everything looking great after the renovation! Cannot wait to see some updates

 

[agv180]

hello Chingchai

I have some questions, your using chaeto macroalgae besides this another method you use to reduce phosphates and nitrates?

 

[chingchai]

hello Chingchai

I have some questions, your using chaeto macroalgae besides this another method you use to reduce phosphates and nitrates?

I use PhosBan from TLF.

 

[sfsuphysics]

Ironic don't you think?! Considering you just did the same thing.

Sure is! However I equate it to telling someone to stop talking in a movie theater.

 

[chingchai]

So far so good...

 

[chingchai]

 

[Sander_Bos]

Beautiful! Love the last one, FTS's are always great!

 

[Briney Dave]

just when you think the word "amazing" has been used too much, its the only word that is just right

You have knocked it out of the park yet again. So well done, clean lines, sculpted form that is on purpose but still looks natural, amazing.

 

[Made2Rock]

Ching,

I love the new look. The tank looks fantastic

Joe

 

[glaukos]

great,amazing,inspiring as always ching!
thank you for the update

 

[WeeJ]

Truely amazing

 

[ERivera65]

Wow its looking great, if not better than before! Im glad the fabricated rocks turned out great!

 

[Mikesville510]

I want those fish pillows!!