DSPS tank from Thailand (1000 gallon+) - Page 310

chingchai · 05/26/2013, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by dotcommer

Now that is a stunning piece. I have never seen a piece like that. How long have you had it? Where did you get it from?

I just have them three days ago from the southern part of Thailand.

chingchai · 05/26/2013, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by coralreefdoc

Ching. As Ive already mentioned to you elsewhere, those recently collected Spirobranchus Porites are some of the nicest colonies Ive seen collected in recent years ... One of my most cherished species and a determining factor of why I committed to dedicating my life to Marine Biology/Coral Reef Preservation for a few years, previously/in the past

Unfortunately, the uneducated/ill informed/outright careless of the ReefKeepers have been/are killing them off at a sickeningly rapid pace ...

Many do not realize the magnitude of this Symbiosis, let alone just how difficult it is/the degree of skill, comprehensive knowledge and work ethic needed to maintain the Spirobranchus worm(s) in captivity ... Wouldn't you agree, Ching ?

Im glad such a fine example/specimen/colony of this species will be on display in your World-Class DSPS system, please keep me updated/informed as to its progress (PM is ok) !

The absolute best of luck with this magnificent species !

CRD. Thank you.
I also haven't seen this coral for many years.
Do you have any tip to keep them?
What I know is we have to keep them away from some fishes and put them in low light. Anything else?

GRRjammm · 05/26/2013, 12:10 PM

amazing tank!

jawsee · 05/26/2013, 12:41 PM

Very nice too see Chingchai

The Christmasthree is one off a thousend,are there no fish in your tank that will eat them.

Cheers Luc

Hati · 05/26/2013, 01:46 PM

the tank is awesome, I will be moving back to Thailand next week(after 15 year study in CA). Hope I can see your tank in person.
question: to start a new tank, my friend said that I can buy most equipment at jj market right?

agv180 · 05/26/2013, 11:53 PM

hello Chingchai
your using kalkwasser in the aquarium?
that type of reactor is in the aquarium?
which is how to use?

Thank you.

your aquarium is wonderful

Hawg Pharm · 05/27/2013, 08:07 AM

All I can say is "wow". No wonder I've heard your name pop up on a regular basis since I first started researching reef aquariums. Your work is spectacular.

humaguy · 05/27/2013, 01:54 PM

Ching, what do you use to keep your acrylic so clean?

budisetiawan · 05/28/2013, 03:03 AM

Hi Mr Ching Chai, I have question about natural filtration, in my country naqtural filtration methods likely will defeat artificial methods, natural filtration mean used only natural methods, sump consist chaulerpa taxifolia and live rock and main tank consist fresh from the ocean still really wet is live rock and fresh from the ocean too live sand but surprisingly with this system the natural sps reef tank looking very nice pale color for the almost 6 months. Fish, lps and invert look very healthy. Maintenance only dosing ca,kh, and mg top off using tap water not ro with tds 70 ppm and water change 15 % monthly ONLY, without skimmer, phospate remover, carbon, additive and etc It's look like this system is not relevan with modern/berlin system. what do you think about this system, i don't want to compare or argue this system with todays system, i jusat wondering how this natural system can success keeping sps inlude deep water sps. for note : this man has 2 natural reef tank using same natural system , first tank 3 years old and second tank 6 months

chingchai · 05/28/2013, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jawsee

Very nice too see Chingchai

The Christmasthree is one off a thousend,are there no fish in your tank that will eat them.

Cheers Luc

So far there is no fish to harm them yet. Hope I am lucky.

chingchai · 05/28/2013, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Hati

the tank is awesome, I will be moving back to Thailand next week(after 15 year study in CA). Hope I can see your tank in person.
question: to start a new tank, my friend said that I can buy most equipment at jj market right?

Hati. Welcome to Reef Central.
You can come to see my tank anytime.
Yes, you can get everything from JJ market.

chingchai · 05/28/2013, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by agv180

hello Chingchai
your using kalkwasser in the aquarium?
that type of reactor is in the aquarium?
which is how to use?

Thank you.

your aquarium is wonderful

agv180. Thank you.
Yes, I use kalkwasser media from TLF and kalkreactor from Siam-ocean.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Si-Am-...91624294237193

chingchai · 05/28/2013, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawg Pharm

All I can say is "wow". No wonder I've heard your name pop up on a regular basis since I first started researching reef aquariums. Your work is spectacular.

Hawg Pharm. Thanks.

chingchai · 05/28/2013, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by humaguy

Ching, what do you use to keep your acrylic so clean?

I use this.
http://www.marinedepot.com/Lifegard_...RB1517-vi.html

chingchai · 05/28/2013, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by budisetiawan

Hi Mr Ching Chai, I have question about natural filtration, in my country naqtural filtration methods likely will defeat artificial methods, natural filtration mean used only natural methods, sump consist chaulerpa taxifolia and live rock and main tank consist fresh from the ocean still really wet is live rock and fresh from the ocean too live sand but surprisingly with this system the natural sps reef tank looking very nice pale color for the almost 6 months. Fish, lps and invert look very healthy. Maintenance only dosing ca,kh, and mg top off using tap water not ro with tds 70 ppm and water change 15 % monthly ONLY, without skimmer, phospate remover, carbon, additive and etc It's look like this system is not relevan with modern/berlin system. what do you think about this system, i don't want to compare or argue this system with todays system, i jusat wondering how this natural system can success keeping sps inlude deep water sps. for note : this man has 2 natural reef tank using same natural system , first tank 3 years old and second tank 6 months

I never try natural filtration system but I do believe it works well.
One of our local member also use this system and SPS in his tank is so healthy and has nice color.

chingchai · 05/28/2013, 10:05 AM

Off Topic:
I will attend MACNA as a speaker in the end of this August.
It will be my great opportunity to meet some of you guys over there.
Look forward to seeing you.

http://www.macna2013.com/

Made2Rock · 05/28/2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by chingchai

Off Topic:
I will attend MACNA as a speaker in the end of this August.
It will be my great opportunity to meet some of you guys over there.
Look forward to seeing you.

http://www.macna2013.com/

I look forward to attending and meeting you

Joe

auem · 05/29/2013, 10:23 AM

those CT worms colonies are insane.....

Newbie Aquarist · 05/30/2013, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by chingchai

Off Topic:
I will attend MACNA as a speaker in the end of this August.
It will be my great opportunity to meet some of you guys over there.
Look forward to seeing you.

http://www.macna2013.com/

A dream come true for me and fellow reefers. Can't wait to meet the god of reef keeping.

ubasst · 05/30/2013, 07:52 PM

I havent been on here for 4 years. Can you please post a recent picture of this awesome tank. Thanku.

Reef_Noob · 05/31/2013, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by chingchai

Off Topic:
I will attend MACNA as a speaker in the end of this August.
It will be my great opportunity to meet some of you guys over there.
Look forward to seeing you.

http://www.macna2013.com/

This photo is the epitome of Reefing. This was taken by your daughter right? It's the best picture in my opinion on your thread that captures the true magnitude of your passion and your pride in your success.
Dear Chingchai you have achieved the highest in this hobby. You are "THE" benchmark in reefing.
Others can only emulate you....never be on par with you.
Such an inspiration...more than words can ever explain.
All I want to say is Thank You...

biecacka · 05/31/2013, 05:28 PM

Ching, amazing photo. It is awesome how white you keep your sand? Any insight on how to do that???
Tank you for the link on that algae pad you use for your acrylic, I am currently having an acrylic tank buil5t(my first try w acrylic) and I'm excited!

Corey

prox · 06/04/2013, 08:37 AM

Sawadee krub Chingchai...saw you and your team at Iwarna Singapore last Sunday. You "swept" clean everything I guess cause nothing left for me

chingchai · 06/04/2013, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ubasst

I havent been on here for 4 years. Can you please post a recent picture of this awesome tank. Thanku.

I will do soon.

chingchai · 06/04/2013, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reef_Noob

This photo is the epitome of Reefing. This was taken by your daughter right? It's the best picture in my opinion on your thread that captures the true magnitude of your passion and your pride in your success.
Dear Chingchai you have achieved the highest in this hobby. You are "THE" benchmark in reefing.
Others can only emulate you....never be on par with you.
Such an inspiration...more than words can ever explain.
All I want to say is Thank You...

Anup. Thank you so much.
Yes, this pic was taken by my 11 years old daughter.
Your kind words are always appreciated.
But I have no difference from you or other reefers. We are all the same.

05/26/2013, 12:41 PM	#7729
jawsee Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 735	Very nice too see Chingchai The Christmasthree is one off a thousend,are there no fish in your tank that will eat them. Cheers Luc __________________ TOTM http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index.php/current-issue/article/71-tank-of-the-month

05/27/2013, 08:07 AM	#7732
Hawg Pharm Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Arkansas Posts: 150	All I can say is "wow". No wonder I've heard your name pop up on a regular basis since I first started researching reef aquariums. Your work is spectacular. __________________ 187g dt, 110g sump, 45g fuge, 2 Kessil A360W, 2 Kessil A360WE, 2 MP40w ES, Apex

05/28/2013, 03:03 AM	#7734
budisetiawan Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 22	Hi Mr Ching Chai, I have question about natural filtration, in my country naqtural filtration methods likely will defeat artificial methods, natural filtration mean used only natural methods, sump consist chaulerpa taxifolia and live rock and main tank consist fresh from the ocean still really wet is live rock and fresh from the ocean too live sand but surprisingly with this system the natural sps reef tank looking very nice pale color for the almost 6 months. Fish, lps and invert look very healthy. Maintenance only dosing ca,kh, and mg top off using tap water not ro with tds 70 ppm and water change 15 % monthly ONLY, without skimmer, phospate remover, carbon, additive and etc It's look like this system is not relevan with modern/berlin system. what do you think about this system, i don't want to compare or argue this system with todays system, i jusat wondering how this natural system can success keeping sps inlude deep water sps. for note : this man has 2 natural reef tank using same natural system , first tank 3 years old and second tank 6 months Last edited by budisetiawan; 05/28/2013 at 03:09 AM.

05/28/2013, 10:05 AM	#7741
chingchai Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bangkok Thailand Posts: 5,670	Off Topic: I will attend MACNA as a speaker in the end of this August. It will be my great opportunity to meet some of you guys over there. Look forward to seeing you. http://www.macna2013.com/ __________________ Ching (low profile) " Life is too short to drink bad wine " click on my homepage to see my tank on-line

06/04/2013, 08:37 AM	#7748
prox Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 127	Sawadee krub Chingchai...saw you and your team at Iwarna Singapore last Sunday. You "swept" clean everything I guess cause nothing left for me __________________ - prox -

05/26/2013, 12:10 PM	#7728
GRRjammm Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 6	amazing tank!

05/26/2013, 01:46 PM	#7730
Hati Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1	the tank is awesome, I will be moving back to Thailand next week(after 15 year study in CA). Hope I can see your tank in person. question: to start a new tank, my friend said that I can buy most equipment at jj market right?

05/26/2013, 11:53 PM	#7731
agv180 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 84	hello Chingchai your using kalkwasser in the aquarium? that type of reactor is in the aquarium? which is how to use? Thank you. your aquarium is wonderful

05/27/2013, 01:54 PM	#7733
humaguy Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Western Ct, NYC Posts: 8,218	Ching, what do you use to keep your acrylic so clean?

05/29/2013, 10:23 AM	#7743
auem Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 816	those CT worms colonies are insane.....

05/30/2013, 07:52 PM	#7745
ubasst Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: brooklyn Posts: 56	I havent been on here for 4 years. Can you please post a recent picture of this awesome tank. Thanku.

05/31/2013, 05:28 PM	#7747
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	Ching, amazing photo. It is awesome how white you keep your sand? Any insight on how to do that??? Tank you for the link on that algae pad you use for your acrylic, I am currently having an acrylic tank buil5t(my first try w acrylic) and I'm excited! Corey