DSPS tank from Thailand (1000 gallon+)

[nineball]

New Lights

New Lights

I like the look of your new lights very much Chingchai. I have also a strong preference for the 14.5 K bulb from an aesthetic point of view. It will be interesting to get your feed back on any changes in coral growth rate after six months.

Peter

 

[chingchai]

I like the new bulbs much better,you do not see the ''blue'' tint throughout the tank,much more natural look.
Did you remove any fish from the display tank?

No, I didn't remove any fish.
I took these pictures when the light just came out.
So they are still hiding.

 

[chingchai]

Chingchai, do you add any trace elements??

No, I didn't.

 

[chingchai]

hi ching, may i know the brand of your old bulbs & was it 20k? thanks

It is Ushio 20k.

 

[chingchai]

I like the look of your new lights very much Chingchai. I have also a strong preference for the 14.5 K bulb from an aesthetic point of view. It will be interesting to get your feed back on any changes in coral growth rate after six months.

Peter

Peter. Thanks.
So far coral reaction to this new bulb is very good.
I can see more polyp extension on SPS.
Hope the coral growth rate will be better. We'll see.

 

[chingchai]

Guys. Thank you all for your kind comments.

 

[chingchai]

17/2/11
My friend (Koji) sent me this fish. Paracirrhites xanthus (Golden hawkfish)

Last night I put him in the display tank.
This morning he already showed up. :dance:

 

[chingchai]

I like the look of your new lights very much Chingchai. I have also a strong preference for the 14.5 K bulb from an aesthetic point of view. It will be interesting to get your feed back on any changes in coral growth rate after six months.

Peter

Peter. Thanks.
So far coral reaction to this new bulb is very good.
I can see more polyp extension on SPS.
Hope the coral growth rate will be better. We'll see.

 

[roktsintst]

What a great fish!

So how are the rest of the fish doing? and how about a new fish video we can drool over???

 

[Malph]

No, I didn't.

You are never adding trace elements, for example strontium?
So you just keep everything under control by water changing?
Not easy with such a large water volume!

 

[kinlayan]

The golden hawkfish is wonderful!! Are you sure he wont eat the peppermint and cleaner shrimps though?

He does look small though in relation to the coral. your aquarium is truly an inspiration!

 

[bagz727]

may i know where you ordered your coralvue? thanks

 

[elias123]

All i can say is this thread is amazing! I think pictures dont do justice so ill just have to come and see for myself : )

 

[Spirofucci]

Hard to believe that you can improve the look, but you did!!! As Always, incredible!!!!!

 

[chingchai]

What a great fish!

So how are the rest of the fish doing? and how about a new fish video we can drool over???

Ryan. Thanks.
Fishes are all doing fine.
Clip video, I will do it soon.

 

[chingchai]

You are never adding trace elements, for example strontium?
So you just keep everything under control by water changing?
Not easy with such a large water volume!

People have their own way to maintain their tank.
So far I am happy with not adding any trace elements.
Thank you for your comment.

 

[chingchai]

The golden hawkfish is wonderful!! Are you sure he wont eat the peppermint and cleaner shrimps though?

He does look small though in relation to the coral. your aquarium is truly an inspiration!

He may eat my shrimp.
But I can't resist to put him in the tank. My bad.
Thank you for your kind words.

 

[chingchai]

may i know where you ordered your coralvue? thanks

My friends is the distributor of Coralvue.
So I ask them to directly order from USA.
If you need any help, do let me know.

 

[chingchai]

All i can say is this thread is amazing! I think pictures dont do justice so ill just have to come and see for myself : )

elias123. Thank you.
You are welcome to see my tank.
But don't expect too much.

 

[chingchai]

Hard to believe that you can improve the look, but you did!!! As Always, incredible!!!!!

Spirofucci. Thank you.