A Smart? Aquarium in Taiwan...

[shih87]

Originally Posted by reefmutt

Absolutely stunning, Shih!! Just amazing colors and pe.
Sooo nice!!!

Thanks. The problem is some specific coral do not perform well, but I found why. Will explain below when reply to satin....

[shih87]

Originally Posted by sahin

Wow. Awesome work my friend. I saw the pics on FB. Which KZ and AF products are you dosing? How do you find time to dose so many different potions?

I almost thought you learn Chinese since you have now many Taiwan PH8.4 friends... Haha...

Well, I think I do have more time than you since my son already in college.
As you know I like to use doser, so whatever additive does not require shake first, I use doser instead of manually.

For Alkalinity, Ca, Mg, K+ I use home made solution and material from lab store.

For trace elements, I use AF component a,b, since it is easy to combine many trace elements to three bottles with a much reasonable price than KZ.

For cure solutions, I use KZ since I don't think AF has any. Such as A-balance, FWS, Booster, Cyano Clean, etc...

For bacteria, this part I still use KZ now, but may change to AF. Not decide the time yet.

For food, I use AF energy, build, vitality, and amino mix.

Here is something I miss reading; Back to the time I used KZ coral vitality, I double dose coral food to keep my coral happy on N/P zero environment. I did not realise AF energy contains copper sulphate, and my over dosing strategy seems affect some coral, especial red color. I can now see change after I stop dosing AF energy, and I hope it true to positive direction continually.

[Wally.B]

Hey Shih,

What do you have for the automated alkalinity monitor? I see that you have data logging.
I hear Neptune Systems will EVENTUALLY have one for the Apex, which is is quite exciting.

[wheelman76]

Originally Posted by shih87

I almost thought you learn Chinese since you have now many Taiwan PH8.4 friends... Haha...

Well, I think I do have more time than you since my son already in college.
As you know I like to use doser, so whatever additive does not require shake first, I use doser instead of manually.

For Alkalinity, Ca, Mg, K+ I use home made solution and material from lab store.

For trace elements, I use AF component a,b, since it is easy to combine many trace elements to three bottles with a much reasonable price than KZ.

For cure solutions, I use KZ since I don't think AF has any. Such as A-balance, FWS, Booster, Cyano Clean, etc...

For bacteria, this part I still use KZ now, but may change to AF. Not decide the time yet.

For food, I use AF energy, build, vitality, and amino mix.

Here is something I miss reading; Back to the time I used KZ coral vitality, I double dose coral food to keep my coral happy on N/P zero environment. I did not realise AF energy contains copper sulphate, and my over dosing strategy seems affect some coral, especial red color. I can now see change after I stop dosing AF energy, and I hope it true to positive direction continually.

Are you saying that you found the copper sulphate in the Coral Energy made your reds pale in colour when double dosing ? Are you noticing reds getting better since stopping ? And do you plan on continuing to use Energy at the recommended dose.

I have noticed similar effects and really wish that AF didn't put copper sulphate in their coral food product (Coral Energy)

[shih87]

Originally Posted by Wally.B

Hey Shih,

What do you have for the automated alkalinity monitor? I see that you have data logging.
I hear Neptune Systems will EVENTUALLY have one for the Apex, which is is quite exciting.

I use KHG as a beta tester for more than one year, and I think it is released.

[shih87]

Originally Posted by wheelman76

Are you saying that you found the copper sulphate in the Coral Energy made your reds pale in colour when double dosing ? Are you noticing reds getting better since stopping ? And do you plan on continuing to use Energy at the recommended dose.

I have noticed similar effects and really wish that AF didn't put copper sulphate in their coral food product (Coral Energy)

Actually, I overlooked the product description from Aquaforest product detail till a Taiwan reefer remind me. My observation is so far it effect my red color coral most, but with proper dose, it has good return. I think we just need to find the boundary of dosing volume. I did cut AF energy completely now just for experience, and may use it again with more care later. I now swap back to KZ Coral vitaliser.

[shih87]

Happy New Year, RC friends.

My 2017 first FTS with RC banner fish, a Sohal Tang
Many coral colonies fragged to friends and some re-arrange to leave some space for my 2017 coming SPS shopping... I hope my LFS will get some SPS from Fiji. It has been a long time no Fiji coral in Taiwan... Sigh

[ryanrid]

Looking very nice but where is the room for the new pieces haha

[martinphillip03]

Wow, very nice. The tank is coming along. Hopefully you will get the corals you want.

Marty


QUOTE=shih87;24891704]Happy New Year, RC friends.

My 2017 first FTS with RC banner fish, a Sohal Tang
Many coral colonies fragged to friends and some re-arrange to leave some space for my 2017 coming SPS shopping... I hope my LFS will get some SPS from Fiji. It has been a long time no Fiji coral in Taiwan... Sigh



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[cFloor]

Your tank is looking absolutely stunning!

[Acronic]

Well now there is a sight to behold! One of my favourites no doubt. Keep us in the loop with regards to your dosing experience

[reefmutt]

Wow!! Happy new year, Shih!
What a stunning tank you've created!!

[shih87]

Originally Posted by ryanrid

Looking very nice but where is the room for the new pieces haha

Haha...It actually still has some spaces, not much, but some. I may continue support some new reefers in Taiwan with free frag to clean more spaces. For example, I took out this one (sorry, iphone photo) for friends, it got to be some space available ;-)

Originally Posted by martinphillip03

Wow, very nice. The tank is coming along. Hopefully you will get the corals you want.

Marty

Tank just pass two year age. I might start thinking something new, but not sure my wife would agree ... sigh....

Originally Posted by cFloor

Your tank is looking absolutely stunning!

Just overcome Cotton Candy Algae problem recently, even I still not sure I won the battle or not. Only time will tell. Thanks.

Originally Posted by Acronic

Well now there is a sight to behold! One of my favourites no doubt. Keep us in the loop with regards to your dosing experience

I recently just re-arrange my KHG monitor to dry side to avoid monitor and salt damage it.




Regarding other dosing plan, I start using AF for trace element (component a,b,c) and balling (AF RMS), but keep using KZ carbon method with Bak and Start3, Coral Vatalize as coral food, and KZ A-Balance, Cyano Clean, Flatworm Stop for curing process. So far it looks good.

Originally Posted by reefmutt

Wow!! Happy new year, Shih!
What a stunning tank you've created!!

Happy 2017. I wish I have as many beautiful SPS colonies as you have ;-)

[seachange]

Hi Shih,

what is AF balling (AF rms) ? what is the dosage currently for KZ and AF. Many Thanks!


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[shih87]

Originally Posted by seachange

Hi Shih,

what is AF balling (AF rms) ? what is the dosage currently for KZ and AF. Many Thanks!


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AF RMS is Aquaforest Reef Mineral Salt. It is designed to balance and recreate sea salt when a system dose calcium chloride and baking soda for Ca and Alkalinity supplement (like my tank). With appropriate dose of RMS, RMS will balance the extra sodium chloride. Full balling method care a lot on sodium chloride balance, however, many folks believe appropriate water change can also do the work.

When read carefully, I found AF’s Alkalinity supplement (AF KH buffer) has nothing different than baking soda on what AF claim its function is, so I choose Costco baking soda and mixed RD/ODI water with exact same ratio (80g to 1000ml). Then I dose exactly same amount of baking soda solution and RMS (25g with 1000ml).

For Alkalinity, Ca, Mg, and K+, i use my own solution since it is much cheaper. These dosages really depend on coral growing rate and Zeovit reactor consume.

For trace elements, I use AF component a,b,c, and I dose as AF suggested volume but separated to daily dosing.

For balling, I use RMS. Dosage keep exactly same as baking soda.

For KZ Coral vitalizer, I dose double the suggestion volume due to my coral needs.

For KZ A-Balance, Flatworm Stop, Cyano Clean, coral booster, I does as KZ suggested.


Hope it help.

[chercm]

any videos on your tank ?

[shih87]

Originally Posted by chercm

any videos on your tank ?

Sorry, not any recently. There was one shot at tank 9 months old by friend who know video shooting. Myself did not do any video but do consider another one from friend in near future.

[Wally.B]

Originally Posted by shih87

For Alkalinity, Ca, Mg, and K+, i use my own solution since it is much cheaper. These dosages really depend on coral growing rate and Zeovit reactor consume.

I have Alk, Ca, Mg solutions figured out, but what do you use for K+ (What is in your home-make mix)?
I just ordered a K+ test kit, so want to start dosing K (Potassium) for the first time when it arrives.

[shih87]

Originally Posted by Wally.B

I have Alk, Ca, Mg solutions figured out, but what do you use for K+ (What is in your home-make mix)?
I just ordered a K+ test kit, so want to start dosing K (Potassium) for the first time when it arrives.

I mixed KCL 250g with 1000ml RO/DI water, and adjust my dosage by reading Potassium (Salifert) test result. I think I start from 2ml daily.

[Wally.B]

Originally Posted by shih87

I mixed KCL 250g with 1000ml RO/DI water, and adjust my dosage by reading Potassium (Salifert) test result. I think I start from 2ml daily.

What do you use for KCL. I see many pure powders sold for human consumption, I guess this is fine. Does it raise PH?

[shih87]

Originally Posted by Wally.B

What do you use for KCL. I see many pure powders sold for human consumption, I guess this is fine. Does it raise PH?

I did not observe PH change by KCl solution add, but my PH always high (8.5 ~8.8 w/ or w/o KCl) if no CO2 mixed to skimmer.

[shih87]

Happy Chines New Year!!!

elapsed time - celebrate for entering its 3rd year

[reefmutt]

Amazing, Shih!
Happy new year.
All the best to you and your family.

[rmgaspar]

Hello Shih

Very nice build. I am really sorry it took so long for me the get to it ...

Can I ask you a question? how did you attached the light fixture cable to the motor? Do you have a photo by any chance?

All the best,
Rui

[AkoAung]

Originally Posted by shih87

Happy Chines New Year!!!

elapsed time - celebrate for entering its 3rd year

nice work creating that! happy new year dude.