DSPS tank from Thailand (1000 gallon+)

[tahiriqbal]

Chingchai, It's coming along really nice, all credit to your hardwork. I have been away to Germany on business and didn't get much chance to follow up the thread and when checked my email folder I must say I had around over 100 messages from your thread alone I went though them all and love the whole progress. Wishing you all the best in future.

 

[tahiriqbal]

lovely progress.....love it all the way....

 

[chingchai]

Why single ended vs. Double ended Metal Halide?

400W DE, I never seen it.

 

[chingchai]

I am glad because your project has/is important to alot of us. I think its occupying more of our days than any of us would admit publicly.

Marcelo and I are planning a wine and cheese with Canadian and Brazilian wines sitting in front of your tank and you are invited!!!

I have appreciated your advice and I am waiting for the arrival of my L shaped 30 ft tank. I am having a purpose built fish room that has been profoundly affected by the high standards you have set. You have also helped raise my confidence level that this is all possible with planning, detailed implementation and tons of patience.

We all bow to your success.
Peter, your friend and secret fan club member. :bounce3:

So you and Marcelo will come to BKK. Right?
That is great.

 

[chingchai]

Chingchai, It's coming along really nice, all credit to your hardwork. I have been away to Germany on business and didn't get much chance to follow up the thread and when checked my email folder I must say I had around over 100 messages from your thread alone I went though them all and love the whole progress. Wishing you all the best in future.

Tahir. Thanks again.

 

[sunnyday]

Ching,

I love your clams!
Are you going to leave them on the sandbed?

 

[chingchai]

Well said, Peter! I have been reefing a long time and it has been my experience that patience and slow, methodical steps are what this hobby is all about; the difference between a nice tank and a breathtaking one.

Ching, no doubt you have achieved your dream tank here. It is going to be very exciting to watch it fill in as the corals grow. Two questions for you:
1. About your clam: I've read in some threads that hobbyists bury a rock beneath the sandbed and allow the clam to attach itself; something about problems setting the clam directly on the sandbed. Have you ever encountered problems setting them directly on the sandbed?
2. What product are you using to secure the corals to your rockwork?

Thank you for such an inspiring build!
Sunny

Oops.
Sorry Sunny. I forgot to answer your question.
1. Yes, I did have some problem with the clam on the sandbed. Eunicid worm will harm them if they are not so healthy.
2. I use Two Little Fishies' AquaStikâ„¢ Underwater Epoxy Putty to attach coral.
http://twolittlefishies.com/tlf_prod_access.html?lang_id=1

 

[Reefer08]

Ching, thank you for responding to my previous question! I think its awesome you take the time out to reply to everyone!

One more question, do you plan on slowly moving your old tank into this new tank? Eventually do you plan on shutting down your old tank and only having 1 tank?
Thanks

 

[Jordan_Oreo]

I saw someone taking photos on the webcam I still cant get over how amazing this tank is ! I probly allready missed this but, what are your plans for fish ? when are you going to start adding them ? you have probly allready explained but there are sooooo many pages to go through lol I have been going through and it is wonderful

 

[Ski11z]

Great step up, I've heard Asian is doing quite well in this global economy and it certainly shows.

 

[elijaher]

ching, thank you for responding to my previous question! I think its awesome you take the time out to reply to everyone!

One more question, do you plan on slowly moving your old tank into this new tank? Eventually do you plan on shutting down your old tank and only having 1 tank?
Thanks

+1

 

[Corry]

Hi, slightly unrelated, but what 3D modelling program can I use to "design" my new tank. Would like to use one of the programs that others on the site have used. As I want to see a 3D representation of what the tank will look like before buying glass etc

 

[Lightsluvr]

Catching up on your thread is my first joy of the morning...

Thanks for sharing your tank with the world...

LL

 

[stumpovrtyme]

Simply amazing! Make sure you post pics. of the resplendant going in please. Thanx for the incredible pics. and a look at a truely awsome tank setup!:eek1:

 

[sammy113]

Hi, slightly unrelated, but what 3D modelling program can I use to "design" my new tank. Would like to use one of the programs that others on the site have used. As I want to see a 3D representation of what the tank will look like before buying glass etc

I believe Ching posted before the designs were made in 3D Studio. You might want to try sketchup which has a free version and a lot easier to use than 3DS. Thats what most people here uses

 

[tangreefkeeper]

can you post some pics of how everything is plumbed together... this thing is insane...

 

[Haksar]

I saw someone taking photos on the webcam I still cant get over how amazing this tank is ! I probly allready missed this but, what are your plans for fish ? when are you going to start adding them ? you have probly allready explained but there are sooooo many pages to go through lol I have been going through and it is wonderful

If it was on 28/09 at 16:15 BKK time then its me.
I would like to thank you Ching for your warm welcome shown to me and my family and also showing me both of your TANKS.It was a truly amazing.
The corals are doing fine and hope it grows half as good as yours.:inlove:

Three Wine Cheers for Ching..

 

[mellowhead]

Ching,

Just got through the entire thread, pre and post split, and like others have mentioned you have accomplished something very unique. :thumbsup:

I noticed a few pages back you mentioned you use a product by the name of Coral Rx when introducing new corals to your system. I am currently looking for a similar product and thought I would check it out. However, after looking at their information page, I noticed this line "Coral Rx may not be effective on Acropora Red Bugs." Is there anything else that you do besides this dip to ensure the corals going into your system are free from parasites? Have you noticed red bugs after using this product?

Warm Regards,
Brian

 

[Marcelo_Brasil]

I am glad because your project has/is important to alot of us. I think its occupying more of our days than any of us would admit publicly.

Marcelo and I are planning a wine and cheese with Canadian and Brazilian wines sitting in front of your tank and you are invited!!!

I have appreciated your advice and I am waiting for the arrival of my L shaped 30 ft tank. I am having a purpose built fish room that has been profoundly affected by the high standards you have set. You have also helped raise my confidence level that this is all possible with planning, detailed implementation and tons of patience.

We all bow to your success.
Peter, your friend and secret fan club member. :bounce3:

Well, Peter, after seeing Chingchai´s project, i can´t say that anything is impossible...with a very well done project, and enought "guts" to realize it, a wine dinner at Chingchai´s Reef Paradise doesn´t sound too impossible....:spin2:

Let´s roll the dices and see what the future bring to us...

 

[w1dude]

awesome build!