DSPS tank from Thailand (1000 gallon+)

[nineball]

Chingchai,
How much Miracle Mud have you used for your application?

Peter

 

[chingchai]

You might have said this already but....what do you dose ?

- Oyster egg, Phytoplankton from DTPlankton
http://dtplankton.com/
- Biodigest and Bioptim from Prodibio
http://www.prodibio.com/

 

[chingchai]

Ching is there a reason why everything is in english?
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f248/1234candt/IMG_3415.jpg

easy to understand for people who don't know Thai language.

 

[chingchai]

Ching, your system is very well planned and executed so Im sure there's a reason and maybe this question has already been answered but instead of using a separate pump for each device, why didn't you use one larger pump and create a manifold to each?

I would think it would create less heat and plumbing for the system.

Then again, if the single pump went bad nothing would be running where if you have a pump go bad now, only one device in the system would be down...

Good point.
But I prefer seperate pump.

 

[chingchai]

Ching, what did you use for your lettering;

It is custom-made sticker.

 

[chingchai]

what is this coral? This thing is gorgeous!!![/QUOTE]

White Lightning Sponge
(Ptilocaulis sp.)

Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Lighting Requirements: Low
Water Flow: Moderate to High
Aggressiveness: Peaceful
Range: Australia
Family: Axinellidae
Water Conditions: 74-80° F; sg 1.023-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12



Notes: These beautiful Australian sponges will add a dramatic contrast of color to any reef aquarium. Beautiful white polyps open out of the white stripes on the sponge.

Place the White Lightning Sponge towards the bottom of the aquarium where it will receive moderate to high water flow, but only low levels of light.

This sponge requires feedings of dissolved organic matter including marine snow and phytoplankton in order to maintain proper health.

Please Note: Do not expose sponges to air. Air can become trapped in the matrix channels, which line the inside of its body blocking food from reaching its cells. This will result in the death of the sponge. When placing the sponge in the aquarium place the shipping bag in the aquarium and cut the bag open underwater. Remove the sponge from the bag underwater and let it fall into the aquarium. Twist the shipping bag closed underwater, and discard the water in the bag. A small amount of shipping water will escape into your aquarium using this method, but our shipping water is completely reef safe.

 

[chingchai]

Chingchai,
How much Miracle Mud have you used for your application?

Peter

300 lbs

 

[chingchai]

Great pictures this tank just keeps getting better and better!!! Amazing work Ching.

Drew. Thank you.

 

[daytonben]

Really impressive. I like the Anthias the best.

 

[nineball]

300 lbs

Chingchai,

so that would be 300 lbs per 1000 gal and a 50% change every 6months??

Peter

 

[chingchai]

Chingchai,

so that would be 300 lbs per 1000 gal and a 50% change every 6months??

Peter

I never change it.

 

[buttons buster]

this tank is amazing very nice job

 

[FloformAustria]

Hi Flo,

Would love to see tanks from Austria.
Do you have link to your forum?

Yes, I will keep updated.

Hey Ching Chai!

here is the link to our Austrian forum, but there is no special place for build up threads!

Here is one with the direct link into the build up section from a German forum.

I hope u can understand some things!

and if u like here is my build up thread.

enjoy

Flo

 

[WestTxReefer]

what is this coral? This thing is gorgeous!!!

White Lightning Sponge
(Ptilocaulis sp.)

Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Lighting Requirements: Low
Water Flow: Moderate to High
Aggressiveness: Peaceful
Range: Australia
Family: Axinellidae
Water Conditions: 74-80° F; sg 1.023-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12



Notes: These beautiful Australian sponges will add a dramatic contrast of color to any reef aquarium. Beautiful white polyps open out of the white stripes on the sponge.

Place the White Lightning Sponge towards the bottom of the aquarium where it will receive moderate to high water flow, but only low levels of light.

This sponge requires feedings of dissolved organic matter including marine snow and phytoplankton in order to maintain proper health.

Please Note: Do not expose sponges to air. Air can become trapped in the matrix channels, which line the inside of its body blocking food from reaching its cells. This will result in the death of the sponge. When placing the sponge in the aquarium place the shipping bag in the aquarium and cut the bag open underwater. Remove the sponge from the bag underwater and let it fall into the aquarium. Twist the shipping bag closed underwater, and discard the water in the bag. A small amount of shipping water will escape into your aquarium using this method, but our shipping water is completely reef safe.[/QUOTE]



ok where is this quote from i want to order one, those things are awesome

 

[chasekwe]

Put White Lightning Sponge in Google, it's the first link that comes up.

 

[714albert]

when desired, amazing dreams become reality. big fan and keeper of a Garibaldi great choice. considered a outcast in home displays, not desired by many. how long had yours been under your care?

 

[grevedin]

Hi Ching, congratulations, simply breathtaking.

I have noticed that in your sump the Eheim pumps are placed on what look like white rubber matts. What material are those made of as I am thinking of using something similar for the Eheims in my sump.

Thanks in advance

 

[JRF]

Hi Ching
Tank is looking good, Any plans on covering the back to hide the pipes and pump cords? PLease say yes!

 

[lastlight]

I have noticed that in your sump the Eheim pumps are placed on what look like white rubber matts. What material are those made of as I am thinking of using something similar for the Eheims in my sump.

I don't think he's really taking advantage of the white material. There is shadow and sand visible under the pumps. I run an eheim suspended like this as well and it makes them far quieter.

 

[grevedin]

Lastlight, thanks, upon further inspection I think you are right, it looks like they are suspended.

PS: Have subscribed to your thread sometime ago and eagerly await to see your updates on an amazing build.