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Hi Ching just wanted to ask your personal opinion on having black sand in sps reef tank. I was told by a mate of mine that sps don't like it to much as it absorb most of the light going into the tank and they don't receive as much light ? But I wanted your personal preference on it cos I know you have much more experience than him in reefing. I really like black sand in a reef tank. Could you please tell me if there is any problems with having this sand in a tank? Thanks mate and O yeah how the Achilles getting on?
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08/22/2010, 12:52 PM | #4379 |
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Hi Mr Chai ,,,,,
Did you try to feed your SPS corals Lobster Eggs ? |
08/22/2010, 01:22 PM | #4380 | |
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But if you have snails this will topple the corals.I had this issue and removed all my snails.But I still find during nightime some corals are fallen down and its pick up time.How do you control this.
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08/22/2010, 02:47 PM | #4381 |
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Chingchai,
What DKH do you get out of your Jetstream2?. Also, what model of auto topup are you using?. I take it you didn't use the GHL for top off, any reason?.. Good luck with those stunning tangs!..... Any other planned fish?. Thanks Mo |
08/22/2010, 03:19 PM | #4382 |
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OH MY GOSH! I cannot even believe my eyes! Those tangs are gorgeous, you are officially the master fish keeper!
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08/22/2010, 08:23 PM | #4383 | |
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You can check my friend's tank. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...738995&page=21 Achilles are all doing okay.
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08/22/2010, 08:24 PM | #4384 | |
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08/22/2010, 08:29 PM | #4385 | |
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I have some problem with big hiding crab. They flip my corals at nighttime. But nothing so serious. So I don't do anything to control this issue.
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08/22/2010, 08:30 PM | #4386 | |
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Ecoxotic LED is okay. I have some problem with big hiding crab. They flip my corals at nighttime. But nothing so serious. So I don't do anything to control this issue.
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08/22/2010, 08:35 PM | #4387 | |
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I never check DKH from my Jetstream2. I use local auto topup (Ginko Sea) which I install before I buy GHL. And I am happy with it. Thanks. Now I am searching for a pair of Masked angelfish, school of Ventralis anthias, pair of Sacura anthias, pair of Gramma dejongi etc. Still plenty of fishes though.
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08/22/2010, 10:49 PM | #4388 |
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Chingchai, It is said that the Par 38 bulbs are to be used Without a shroud due to excess heat that could damage the bulbs? Have you seen any problems running them in your fixtures in the Photos? I am concerned, But Like the look you have in those fixtures.
I would like your opinion on this matter as I have purchased some of these bulbs for a large tank 650 US gal. Thanks for any input. Fantastic Tank, You are a master at reefing. Bill |
08/23/2010, 07:10 AM | #4389 | |
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No, I don't deserve to be called a master at reefing. Let's just say I take this hobby so serious. Obsession it is. Regarding to Par 38 bulbs: I just installed these bulbs for two days. So I can't tell you right now whether it is workable or not. But I did touch the fixture with my bare hand to check for the heat, it is touchable. Not too hot.
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Simply AMAZING!
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just when I think you must have reached the top you pull that group of pics out. I know you have heard it a million times but woooow!
How are those new hog fish doing? |
08/24/2010, 02:26 PM | #4393 |
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Just wondering how much is you monthly bill is, but one of the nicest tank I have seen. Hey one of the first pics you posted, did I see Ganesh statue on the floor.
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Sir,
How's all the Achilles getting along? You may not want to be called a master because you are very humble but in my opinion you are one of the greatest if not the greatest!So in my book you are the master.
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Nothing I can say hasn't been said a few hundred times about your build By far though, my favorite coral in you entire system has to be this lightly tinted green Rhizotrochus typus. I have been working on trying to acquire one of that color since 2007 and continue to wait patiently for one to hit the shores of US. Mike
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08/25/2010, 08:17 AM | #4397 | |
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Those hog fishes are doing fine. I just introduced them to DT yesterday and today they already show up.
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08/25/2010, 08:21 AM | #4398 | |
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To be honest, I never check my monthly bill. My wife is the one who take care of this. But I estimate it should be around US$700-800 per month. For the Ganesh statue, which picture are you referring to?
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hey ching chai, lemon from Singapore here and my friends and i have always been a huge fan of your tank.
how's the earlei doing? any photos?
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Let's just say we are all friends in this hobby. But I am the one who is more crazy than some of yours. That's it. Achilles are doing fine. So far so good. To be optimistic, I think they all can make it. http://s48.photobucket.com/albums/f2...1.mp4&newest=1
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