SRC Member Firestarter Posted May 14, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted May 14, 2013 Just had a thought... and a few questions to ask: 1. Is this pond going to be a reef or fish only setup? 2. How do you intend to keep the water clear? I'm not sure if it applies to a SW pond, but those FW ponds are unable to see through the water (those who go prawning will know what I mean) 3. Care to share your equipment? Going for a 2 storey skimmer? Quote Sometimes the good guys gotta do bad things to make the bad guys pay. - Harvey Specter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member xnsdvd Posted May 14, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 14, 2013 Good questions, here goes; 1. Is this pond going to be a reef or fish only setup? We operate something called an Integrated Multi-Trophic Recirculating Aquaculture System or IMTRAS. So basically it's a planted marine setup with bivalves(mussels and clams). I'm currently waiting on some academic partners to see how different species of coral and sponges affect bacteria levels in the water. If anyone is interested in the research, let me know, I can just post it here. 2. How do you intend to keep the water clear? The muck you see is actually the result of an imbalanced ecosystem. With the amount of plants we have in our system we've never really had a nitrate issue and the mussels are more than capable of filtering the water to keep it clear. 3. Care to share your equipment? Going for a 2 storey skimmer? There's surprisingly little equipment involved in the operation. Because most of the work is done by biological agents, all we need to do is move 9,000,000 litres of water an hour. And to do that I'll have to build a paddle wheel(another DIY post). I have no idea whether or not we'll need a skimmer at this point, but if it comes to that it'll be powered by two 15,000 litre/hour Tsurumi TM2.4 pumps and two Tsurumi TLD-20R aerators. The contact chamber will probably just be a 2ft wide, 2m tall PVC pipe. Hopefully we can do without those though. Quote You can reach me at 98627310 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member domvonn Posted May 15, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted May 15, 2013 Bro , roughly when will be the opening ceremony ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member xnsdvd Posted May 15, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 15, 2013 Very likely around Dec, but it depends on a lot of factors, one of my bigger investors just disappeared. We're in the process of legalising the crowdfunding to cover up for him. And as I mentioned, a lot of research still needs to be done regarding the paddlewheel and corals. Quote You can reach me at 98627310 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member xnsdvd Posted May 15, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 15, 2013 Interesting little tidbit of info from our NUS contacts: As far as I know, corals and sponges don't feed on bacteria. The best bet will be burrowing worms but again I am not fully sure. One report suggested that thallaceans (related to salps) are efficient consumers, but this is based on dead individuals recovered from the seafloor (they are usually in the upper sea surface), and not verified by laboratory observations. Quote You can reach me at 98627310 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tian85 Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Up for you bro! You are one crazy reefer!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Regal Posted June 8, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted June 8, 2013 Any update on the progress on this mega DIY pond? interested to view the pond status? can post photo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member mafacifa Posted June 23, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted June 23, 2013 wow this is madness.. and fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qingwen Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 still going strong! more updates soon please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member xnsdvd Posted June 26, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 26, 2013 Definitely still going strong. Just in the process of finding a replacement for a shareholder and crowdfunding the project. If anyone's interested, add me on facebook. "Shannon Lim", look for the picture of me and my daughter in the pool. xnsdvd@gmail.com works too. Should have some pictures of the retaining walls and floor being done in early July. Quote You can reach me at 98627310 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith khoo Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 -R u going to keep mouse grouper in your pond? hehe -how long does it take to grow for a 1.5kg size? -why choose in farm rather than in kelong? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack 123456 Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 So here's the good news I promised: And this one is being built in the west side! Drop by Neo Tiew Lane 1 for a snorkel in a few months guys! bro truly amazing!!!!!! never even thought about a 200,000 liter Marine pond!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirbysjb Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Bro, any updates? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tks 13 Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 All the best in your great project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanley Goh Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 This is amazing - shark pond in production Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushAct Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 sorry to hear about your pond back at your place. This might help you for your up and coming project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jameshong Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 sorry to hear about your pond back at your place. This might help you for your up and coming project Wow...this one very solid ! Quote Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do. - Goethe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushAct Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 yea.. If only I can own something this big. He does sound like he have everything planned perfectly but im sure there will be one or 2 screw up. Part of the hobby haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickyeo Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 any updates from brother? Pretty exciting and hope the construction went smoothly.. Its truely a saltwater safari man Quote 5ft x 27 x 27 FOWLR Equipments Tunze DOC 9006 DOC protein skimmer Aquazonic 9w UV Residents 1 x Emperor 1 x Koran 1 x 6 Bars 1 x Gray 1 x niger trigger 1 x Picasso Trigger 2 x Orange skunk clowns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member xnsdvd Posted October 11, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted October 11, 2013 Sorry for the delay guys, I've been busy. But can you guess what this stuff is for? http://s9.photobucket.com/user/xnsdvd/media/IMG_1175.jpg.html'> This is the site where I'm building my quarantine tanks. It used to be an old grouper hatchery, but the previous owner gave up after several failed batches. It's mine now! http://s9.photobucket.com/user/xnsdvd/media/IMG_1178.jpg.html'> I'm in the process of clearing out the debris and leveling the floor. There's actually a height difference of 37cm from one side of the property to the other. http://s9.photobucket.com/user/xnsdvd/media/IMG_1180.jpg.html'> Quote You can reach me at 98627310 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted October 12, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted October 12, 2013 Amazing..really disappointed over your 1st project..but nvm, here come the bigger project..feeling excited to see the final product..salutee bro.. Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member xnsdvd Posted October 25, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted October 25, 2013 It was a really long tiring day, but we got the first course of slabs in place. Sunday will be the day we align everything and cement it to the floor. http://s9.photobucket.com/user/xnsdvd/media/IMG_1308.jpg.html'> 1 Quote You can reach me at 98627310 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuchu Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Wow bro must come to ur opening ceremony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Clement Chen Posted October 25, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted October 25, 2013 Looks exciting Quote Clem's Clam Corner (Decommed) 60cm x 40cm x 30cm Tank Nano tank reboot v2.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tec Posted October 25, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted October 25, 2013 Hope to attend ur opening house with seafood lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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