DSPS tank from Thailand (1000 gallon+)

If changing to LED, I would suggest considering the new Sunbrite Lighting F-series. I had the AI Sols before and found them to be very nice lights, but they lack the complete spectrum of lighting that is necessary for all corals. The new Sunbrite F-Series fixtures have 6 different color channels as compared to 3 channels for the AI lights. The Sunbrite lights are also less expensive.
 
The water changes on this tank must be a killer haha. Do you use NSW or ASW? if you use ASW what brand? have you tried the Marinium Reef Sea Salt that is made in Thailand?
 
Zoanut said:
The water changes on this tank must be a killer haha. Do you use NSW or ASW? if you use ASW what brand? have you tried the Marinium Reef Sea Salt that is made in Thailand?
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I think he used reef crystal primarily!



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ieatchinese said:
Chingchai, I am looking forward to the pics of the rebuild of the tank at the shop.

Don't know if i will move to BKK or on the outskirts of the city. When I retire I would like to live near the ocean. Maybe in Ban Chang, near Satahip. My work will keep me near the north side of BKK until I retire though.

Roy (Chang noi)
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Roy. There are some nice shops in Rayong so it will be convenient for you to buy fish and coral.
 
ieatchinese said:
If changing to LED, I would suggest considering the new Sunbrite Lighting F-series. I had the AI Sols before and found them to be very nice lights, but they lack the complete spectrum of lighting that is necessary for all corals. The new Sunbrite F-Series fixtures have 6 different color channels as compared to 3 channels for the AI lights. The Sunbrite lights are also less expensive.
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Thank you for your info.
 
Zoanut said:
The water changes on this tank must be a killer haha. Do you use NSW or ASW? if you use ASW what brand? have you tried the Marinium Reef Sea Salt that is made in Thailand?
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I use Reef Crystal from France.
Marinium is not suitable to keep reef tank.
 
chingchai said:
Exactly!
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I may be way off base in my understanding of LED lighting but it does not seem to me that there is enough "punch" to reach deeper tanks in a way that equals M/H. I am only 30" deep but most units I am looking are either almost a spot light to have PAR at depth or a nice spread but not enough energy

I can't remember the depth of Ching's tank off the top of my head but know its much deeper than mine.

on the plus side it seems as though the LED has come a long way in the last year or so in terms of matching spectrum for shallower tanks

I am way out of my league in saying those things thus this is a question more than statement?

am I wrong in what I think here??
 
Not at all, IMO. Im not a big proponent of LEDs at this point in the game ...

Personally, the Radion is the first unit Id even consider and only on shallower reef systems.

I believe "Chingchai's Masterpiece" is 48" deep. Correct me if I am wrong, Chingchai
 
Briney Dave said:
I may be way off base in my understanding of LED lighting but it does not seem to me that there is enough "punch" to reach deeper tanks in a way that equals M/H. I am only 30" deep but most units I am looking are either almost a spot light to have PAR at depth or a nice spread but not enough energy

I can't remember the depth of Ching's tank off the top of my head but know its much deeper than mine.

on the plus side it seems as though the LED has come a long way in the last year or so in terms of matching spectrum for shallower tanks

I am way out of my league in saying those things thus this is a question more than statement?

am I wrong in what I think here??
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I agree with you.
So far I think MH is still the best.
Look at this picture and ask yourself which one you prefer:
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coralreefdoc said:
Not at all, IMO. Im not a big proponent of LEDs at this point in the game ...

Personally, the Radion is the first unit Id even consider and only on shallower reef systems.

I believe "Chingchai's Masterpiece" is 48" deep. Correct me if I am wrong, Chingchai
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Yes, my tank is 48" deep.
 
Metal halide is still best for this masterpiece IMO
We just like LEDs because of the energy saving and the colors it can produce
Ching Chai already added some LEDs for supplementation and probably will switch out all his VHO to LEDs for more pop.
If you look into getting leds I would suggest Radions, reef tech , Hyperion and Orpek ( this is the only one I never seen in person but Peter have good results with it) Or built it yourself.

48" tall tank can be easily penetrated by LEDs with optics but it will create a disco lighting effect so I praise Ching chai for not jumping into LEDs bandwagon since this tank is a Masterpiece.
 
The comparison picture of Paul's reef speaks a 1000 words. The colour that LEDs bring about is just something amazing.
I wouldnt say that deep tanks cannot have LEDs. Why not? Proper choice of LED diodes, optics and planned aquascaping and proper coral selection and placement will give you success.
Just like you wouldn't use a 70 watt MH on a deep tank don't use a 1 watt LED with 45 degree optics. One can argue compared to MH growth of SPS in a LED system is lesser. Lets take MH, 10000 K brings about higher growth rate in SPS compared to 20000 K, this is where personal choice comes in. A majority of people i know uses 14000 -20000 K MH. Growth might be lesser, but the health is not compromised. Same is the case of LEDs. Make a choice based on the system. Each system has its personality and requirements. Observe how Paul has placed his LED systems....running vertical and parallel to each other. In a shallower narrower tank one wouldn't need so many systems, one can use fewer systems and place the LED systems horizontally.
IMHO at the present juncture cost of quality LED systems is the main inhibitory factor and not it's efficiency. LEDs will work in a deeper system, the above photos shows it.
Coming to Chinchai's reef, something out of the shelf might not be sufficient. But a customized LED system ($$$) with a quality LED manufacturer will do the trick :)
The technology is new, but it has definately arrived. It will only improve with time.

Happy Reefing!!
 
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