DSPS tank from Thailand (1000 gallon+)
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eonflux123
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Time for the daily newbie question! :wildone:
Why would you need to treat the fiberglass rock? Is it to get any of the left over chemicals out? Or is it to get the new rock in the same chemical balance as the system?
chingchai
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Paul. Thank you for your concern.
I am a optimistic guy so I hope nobody will do that to my tank.
chingchai
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Hey Chingchai,
I was reading through your whole project the last few weeks and I was bombed with impressions on how a human being is able to create something like this tank.
No I finally reached the end of this thread and I was sad to read that you face so many problems during the past months with your private life and the tank.
I know how you feel, since the last 12 month have also been a big challenge for me and became a very difficult and sad time when my fiancée moved out of my flat. She brought me to that hobby over 2 years ago.
Although I have 2 freshwater tanks (1 tank, 1 cube) I lost the motivation and I just neglect my tanks...everything seemed so unimportant anymore, but as you, I was simply not able to break them down and quit this hobby.
Now, about 7 weeks ago, I felt that there is something again and my interest grew bigger and bigger. So I collected more and more information on starting a sea water tank / cube and now everything is currently starting since almost 4 weeks. Tomorrow I will get my first corals.
What I want to say is, never let yourself down. Behave like the sun flower and always turn your head towards the sun!
Best wishes
I was reading through your whole project the last few weeks and I was bombed with impressions on how a human being is able to create something like this tank.
No I finally reached the end of this thread and I was sad to read that you face so many problems during the past months with your private life and the tank.
I know how you feel, since the last 12 month have also been a big challenge for me and became a very difficult and sad time when my fiancée moved out of my flat. She brought me to that hobby over 2 years ago.
Although I have 2 freshwater tanks (1 tank, 1 cube) I lost the motivation and I just neglect my tanks...everything seemed so unimportant anymore, but as you, I was simply not able to break them down and quit this hobby.
Now, about 7 weeks ago, I felt that there is something again and my interest grew bigger and bigger. So I collected more and more information on starting a sea water tank / cube and now everything is currently starting since almost 4 weeks. Tomorrow I will get my first corals.
What I want to say is, never let yourself down. Behave like the sun flower and always turn your head towards the sun!
Best wishes
chingchai
Premium Member
Joe. Sorry to hear about sick dog.
I also had same problem with my neighbor dog as well. :uzi:
chingchai
Premium Member
Seamatt. Welcome to Reef Central.
Thank you for your encouragement.
No way I can quit this hobby. I promise.
All the best to you and your recover tank.
Hi chingchai,
thank you very much for your welcome and your wishes. I promise the fresh water tank will be a charm after some aquascaping training
The world champion is coming to my area and is showing some tricks next week, so lets see if I can make some snapshots.
You as an expert in sea tank management, can of course answer my simple questions I have to avoid any issues.
I read that you use epoxy and tongs to place your corals on the reef.
So I dont know how it is in your area, but here in Germany you only get little corals on those ugly round, unnatural looking stones which you pretty much cant place anywhere that it looks natural. So I heard and read that many people use tongs or some cutter to modify the stone to a more natural looking style. Are you doing the same? Due to the amount of corals etc. you cannot see how the corals or stones are connected to your actual reef. Is there any possibillity to see how you do that or can you make any picture?
Do you simply put some epoxy under the stone and connect it or do you also try to plug the stones into some gabs etc? Do you put some epoxy around the stone as well so it will have a flueless transition to the reef stone?
Thanks for answering my first question Second will follow
thank you very much for your welcome and your wishes. I promise the fresh water tank will be a charm after some aquascaping training
The world champion is coming to my area and is showing some tricks next week, so lets see if I can make some snapshots.You as an expert in sea tank management, can of course answer my simple questions I have to avoid any issues.
I read that you use epoxy and tongs to place your corals on the reef.
So I dont know how it is in your area, but here in Germany you only get little corals on those ugly round, unnatural looking stones which you pretty much cant place anywhere that it looks natural. So I heard and read that many people use tongs or some cutter to modify the stone to a more natural looking style. Are you doing the same? Due to the amount of corals etc. you cannot see how the corals or stones are connected to your actual reef. Is there any possibillity to see how you do that or can you make any picture?
Do you simply put some epoxy under the stone and connect it or do you also try to plug the stones into some gabs etc? Do you put some epoxy around the stone as well so it will have a flueless transition to the reef stone?
Thanks for answering my first question
Second will follow 
i still see that resplendent angel.:dance:....single survivor from the last tank and also the last crash...how long it had been under your possession?....8 years..?
chingchai
Premium Member
Hi chingchai,
thank you very much for your welcome and your wishes. I promise the fresh water tank will be a charm after some aquascaping training
You as an expert in sea tank management, can of course answer my simple questions I have to avoid any issues.
I read that you use epoxy and tongs to place your corals on the reef.
So I dont know how it is in your area, but here in Germany you only get little corals on those ugly round, unnatural looking stones which you pretty much cant place anywhere that it looks natural. So I heard and read that many people use tongs or some cutter to modify the stone to a more natural looking style. Are you doing the same? Due to the amount of corals etc. you cannot see how the corals or stones are connected to your actual reef. Is there any possibillity to see how you do that or can you make any picture?
Do you simply put some epoxy under the stone and connect it or do you also try to plug the stones into some gabs etc? Do you put some epoxy around the stone as well so it will have a flueless transition to the reef stone?
Thanks for answering my first question
Seamatt. Sorry for late reply.
Sometimes I modify the stone and hide it in the hole. But I prefer to buy wild colonies than frags.
I don't use epoxy. I just place coral in proper position.
chingchai
Premium Member
hi chingchai..
is it possible to see your tank in person? i'll be going to singapore next year, probably in january. and I really wanna go to thailand just to see your tank!
Of course, you are welcome to see my tank.
chingchai
Premium Member
Can't remember how long I have this fish.
Should be around 6 years.
MeanGreenEyes
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I heard a silly rumor that your tank had crashed...I'm so happy this is not the case! You have been a major inspiration to me and so many others...keep your head up...it will get better! You have an entire reefing community behind you...we all take hits...but rebuilding/making it work is part of the thrill.
I've developed a slight obsession with NPS and plumbed 2 30g tanks into my main system to implement as display macro fuges/nps/gorg/softy tanks. Do you have any updated pics of your NPS tank? Any special advice for their care? I'm building a d.i.y. continuous feeder to make sure their needs are met.
You inspired me to turn my system upside down...lol...I'm taking my 40B DT in the SPS dominant direction...
Please don't give up...I talk about your tank constantly with a few local reefing buddies. One day I hope to build a system like yours.
Also, how are you liking the profilux? I'm debating between upgrading to it or the apex and having a difficult time deciding. I recently purchased/installed the GHL Mitras over my 40 and am very happy with it's performance to the point that I'm considering their controller and dosing system. Which is why I'm asking you.
I'm also hoping to attend Macna '13 after I heard that you are attending.
Sorry for so many questions, but I really respect your opinion and am very interested in your feedback. Please keep us updated...
I've developed a slight obsession with NPS and plumbed 2 30g tanks into my main system to implement as display macro fuges/nps/gorg/softy tanks. Do you have any updated pics of your NPS tank? Any special advice for their care? I'm building a d.i.y. continuous feeder to make sure their needs are met.
You inspired me to turn my system upside down...lol...I'm taking my 40B DT in the SPS dominant direction...
Please don't give up...I talk about your tank constantly with a few local reefing buddies. One day I hope to build a system like yours.
Also, how are you liking the profilux? I'm debating between upgrading to it or the apex and having a difficult time deciding. I recently purchased/installed the GHL Mitras over my 40 and am very happy with it's performance to the point that I'm considering their controller and dosing system. Which is why I'm asking you.
I'm also hoping to attend Macna '13 after I heard that you are attending.
Sorry for so many questions, but I really respect your opinion and am very interested in your feedback. Please keep us updated...
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