SRC Supporter Harlequinmania Posted March 6, 2013 SRC Supporter Share Posted March 6, 2013 Congratulation to this Tank of the Quarter winner - Johnson2288 aka Johnson Cheng gorgeous mixed reef tank setup !!! Center View Left Side View Right Side View Brief Introduction of your history of setting up your tank I'm really honored to be nominated the TOTQ winner for this quarter.Would like to take this opportunity to thank SG Reef Club (Larry and Moderator Team) for giving me the chance to share my experience with all the marine kakis out there. Timeline 1998- Decided to purchase a full set of 4.5x2.5x2.5ft tank and equipment. Totally new hobby and was overly-excited,resulting in overstocking of LPS and fishes as my initial setup.As pace was too fast, the tank crashed 2 times within 8 months,leaving me feeling very disappointed as had put in alot of effort. 1999-Converted to a FOWLER tank thinking it was easy.Repeated my mistake again by overcrowding the tank with different fishes( especially big angels) from different shipments without proper quarantine time.My impatience and inappropriateness caused many casualties (the diseases of my angels) 2001-Decom my tank. 2007-After discussion with my CO, we made a pact to learn from our past mistake and start all over again with renewed enthusiasm and positiveness.Proceeded with a 5x2.75x2.75ft tank with better quality and reliable equipments.Went full SPS with LPS and some fishes.This is also my first time challenging the 'Dark Side'.With patience and effort,my reefing journey this time round was really fun and rewarding. It was also during this period of time that I met Aquarium Iwarna people who are really friendly and helpful.Being a reliable LFS, Iwarna also doubles as a gathering place where reefers meet to exchange/share our experiences. My extreme motivation was awaiting/receiving the news of their quality and awesome midnight shipments(corals and fishes) from Walt Smith(Fiji) ,Vanuatu and other parts of the South Pacific. 2012- After enjoying the tank for 5 years(2007-2012), my wife and i shifted to a bigger environment and decom the tank to upgrade to my current tank.In April 2012, we started this new 6ftx3ftx2.5ft glass box project The design and planning were done by Victor (Aquarium Iwarna) and the indent of quality equipments were done by Seet (Reef Depot).Both of them have helped me fix and set up this fabulous tank,making sure that the whole system run in proper order. After 2 months of careful planning, this beloved piece of 'mini ocean' was set up in my new living room.All in all, it took 8 months of patience from learning and stocking up appropriately that lead to this rewarding end results. Tank specifications Size : 6ft X 3 ft x 2.5 ft Salinity:1.025 Temperature:25-26 Degree Celsius Ph:8.2-8.3 Calcium -420ppm Alkalinity–10-11dkh Magnesium –1380ppm Tank: Hardware Tank Size : 6 ft X 3 ft X 2.5 ft Skimmer: Deltec - SC2560 Calcium Reactor: Deltec - PF601 Calcium Reactor Dosing pump: GHL Profilux Dosing 4 Channels. CA,MG & DKH Chiller: Drop in coil with Daikin 1 H/P air-con compressor Biopellet / reactor: Deltec - FR 509 Chemical filtration: Deltec - FR 512 wit Rowaphos. Change every 2 months Main return pump: Venotec Abyzz A400 3M Wave maker:Venotec Abyzz A400 3M Others Equipments : GHL Profilux Aquarium Computer with Profilux View 2 Lighting period : Ecotech Radion XR 30w 5 units -Artinic 1400-2am,14k 1900-2300,Moonlight 2am-6am Addictive used Since day one of my new setup, I have been using Polylab - ReefResh Complete set which I have been seeing with very good result. The ReefResh complete set consist of Fuel/RF-Plus/RF-Genesis/RF-Acid & Reef Roid as foods for my corals really bring out the colors and health of my corals. Live stocks – Corals SPS- Acropora- Echinata,Nobilis,Hoeksemai,Millepora,Loisettae,Gomezi,Tenuis,Yongei,Prostrata Vermiculata,Lokani,Loripies,Chesterfieldensis,Valida,Bonsai,Stylophora,Seriatopora Hystrix Montipora-Sunset,Pink,Red,Blue,Green,Chilli Pepper,Porities,Digitata. LPS - Aust. Scolymia,LoboPhylia,Acanthastrea Lordhowensis,Charlice,Red Gonio etc. Softies- Zoanthid,Paly, Ricordea Florida Rics,Yumas & etc. Live Stocks - Fish: 1 Hooded,1Laboutei,1 Paired Flame & 1 Hoeven Wrasse 1 Achillis,1 Hybrid Powder Blue & 2 Yellow Tangs 4 Coral Sea Ventralis Anthias 1 Paired Helfrichi Fire Fish Goby Some personal Q & A questions 1. How long have you been reefing? Ans: Started 1998-2001 Stopped & Continue 2008 that is when I started Serious Reefing2. How did you get into this hobby? Ans: Both myself and my wife love to interact with nature with special interest in marine biodiversity. 3. Are you a fish guy or a Coral guy? Ans: Coral Guy being a Hardcore fan for Exotic SPS & LPS4. What is your main concern when looking around for your reefing equipment? Ans: Reliable after sales services and only products from European & US since i believe in quality.5. What is your favorite past time Ans: Enjoying the tank with my wife & our 3 little doggies in our cozy nest.6. What is the satisfaction you got from this hobby? Ans: Looking at fishes, corals growing & thriving in the tank. 7. Any advice for newbie in this hobby? Ans: Key Words- Haste makes Waste.Less haste more speed.Be focused and Patience. SG Reef Club serves as a learning platform for newbies to interact and share different reefing perspectives and experiences.Also a good place to meet lots of friendly marine kakis and shifus. Final Acknowledgement and thank you note (If any). Firstly, would like to express a BIG Thanks to my wife (Eileen) who have been patient, encouraging and sharing this hobby with me.It has been my passion to keep a marine tank since childhood. Next, would like to thank Aquarium Iwarna (Victor and team) who have been maintaining my tank without fail every week. A final acknowledgement and thanks to Reef Depot (Seet and his team) for bringing in quality products plus fast and efficient after sales services. More photos of his tank setup can be found on the image Galley HERE Quote 1000 Gallon Tank in the Hole http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/topic/120957-1000-gallon-3d-hole-in-the-wall/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Solo77 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Finally out. Congratulation to you. Quote Tank : 4 X 2 X 2 with low iron front panel and external overflow Skimmer : BK SM200 with waste collector Return Pumps : Red Dragon 6m3 and Ehiem 1262 FR : 2 X Deltec 509 & powered by AB2000 Nitrate Filter : Deltec NF 509 and tee off from AB2000 Calcium R'tor : Deltec PF 501 with RM secondary chamber Kalkwasser R'tor : Deltec KM500 Chiller : Pansonic 1 HP Compressor with 20m titanium Coil Wave Makers : 4 X Tunze 6055 with 7096 & Vortec MP40w Controller : GHL Profilux Lighting : ATI Powermodule 10 or 8 tubes Water Top-up : Water Top-Up tank powered by Tunze Osmolator External Monitor : American Pinpoint pH and Temp. Monitor for main tank and GHL Profilux Controller to measure temp, pH, Redox Ozonizer : Sander C50 UV : Corallife 6x Algae Scrubbler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowtang Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 A thoroughly deserving winner for the beautiful awesome tank and having a pure Reefing spirit. The challenge really is to excel further and take your Reefing to another higher level. Congrats , Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SRC Member jxlex Posted March 7, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted March 7, 2013 Lovely! Wonderful and deserving tank! Congrats! Quote :: just a noob :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiraltian Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Congrats, U have a really nice & beautiful tank. Good job... :score: Quote Display Tank : 36" x 20" x 20" Herbie overflow box design, Sump : 36" x 21" x 17", Frag Tank : 16” x 20” x 16”, custom built by Tank Culture. Lightings : Ecotech Radion XR15 Pro x 2 for Main Display Tank, Inled R80 x 1 for Frag Tank. Chiller : Dalkin 1hp compressor with build-in drop coil. Skimmer : Skimz Octa SC205i Protein Skimmer. FR : H2Ocean FMR75 Fluidised Media Reactor with Hailea HX-2500 (Feeder Pump) running Rowaphos. CR : Skimz Monzter E Series CM122 Calcium Reactor. BPR: Marine Source Biopellet Reactor with Continuum Reef Biopellet Fuel. Main Return Pump : SICCE Syncra ADV 9.0 & Jebao ACQ-10000 Water Pump. Wavemaker : Jebao MOW-9 x2 for Main Display Tank & Jebao SLW-20M Sine Wave Pump for Frag Tank. Water Top Up: AutoAqua Smart ATO Lite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisher Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Nice tank. Congrats. Can share with us what is your dosage for polyplab? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherman Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Congrats. Very huge and nice tank Quote 6.5 * 2 * 2 + 3.75 * 1.5 *1.5,(Decomn on 14/9/08) 4*2*2 + 2.5*1.25*1.25 (Decomn on 1/8/09) 5*2*2 (Fully LED light system, 140 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 2.5*2*2(Fully LED Light System,96 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 5*2.5*2(LED only) Eheim return 1 * pump 1 HP Daikin compressor with cooling coil 2 Jebao OW40, 1 ecotech MP40, 1X6085 Tunze wm, 1 CURVE 7 Skimmer 1 DIY 80 led control by Bluefish mini 1 radion XR30W G2, 2 Radion XR15G3 Sump area lite by 5 ft T5 , 6 * SSC 3 watt red LED for refugium 1 Full spectrum E27 led light 1 CR control by bubble count Start No Water Change since 1st Dec 2016 Add new 2.5x2x 1.5 ft [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouldian Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Congrats! Quote "Reefs, like forests, will only be protected in long term if they are appreciated" Dr. J.E.N. Veron Australian Institute of Marine Science -----------------------------------------------------------------------Member of:UEN: T08SS0098FPlease visit us here: http://www.facebook....uaristSocietySG Facebook Group: http://www.facebook....gid=34281892381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linko Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Wonderful and deserving tank! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jquek Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Beautiful tank and congratulations! Quote Specs Return pump: 2 x Eheim 1260 (with 1 pumped to chiller before returning to main) Chiller: Hailea HC-500A (1/2 hp) Skimmer: Deltec SC2060 Lightings: 8 x 24W ATI Sunpower T5 fixture Wavemakers: Vortech MP40, MP10, Tunze nanostream 6045 Additives: TLF C-balance (2 parts Ca and Alk) via Kamoer 3 channel dosing pump; Polyp-lab Reef Resh; FM color elements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sani Boyan Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Congrats! Wished I got the M power..... Well deserving win for a mixed reef tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weekdaywarrior Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Congratulation! Your tank looks awesome. Very healthy and natural looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnsfpl Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 wow 6 footer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelvinw Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 CongratuIation Brother，very nice Reef Tank with colourfull coral Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedricang Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 This winner is one of the few hardcore and perfectionist reefer i have encountered so far. One thing i learn from him is his humility and willingness to learn and share his findings with others. Well done bro, you deserve the award Quote Treat others the way you wanna be treated... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yangster Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Absolutely beautiful..... an inspiration for us all Quote Tank : 2.5 x1.5 x 2 Skimmer : Bubble Magus NAC3.5 Lighting : Maxspect 110W Chiller : Hailea 150 @ 27Deg Salt : TropicMarin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonerx Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member james72 Posted March 14, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted March 14, 2013 Outstanding beautiful mixed reef ! Good work and congrats. .. Quote Cheers, James Reviving my reef tank : Crystal glass 53" x 22" x 17" rimless (inclusive of 12"x22"x17" IOS) Life Reef HVS3-24 with mazzei venturi ATI Sunpower 8 x 39w T5 (4 x Blue plus, 2 x Aqua blue special, Coral plus) ZET Light 3 x 3w LEDs moonlight Arctica 1/3 Hp + 1/4 Hp back up Vortech mp40w x 3 + Jebao wp25 Eheim 1264 x 3 + water blaster 5000 Vortech back up battery TLF-150 + Rowaphos Activated carbon Kamoer 3 channel + CaCl2 + NaHCo3 150L Refugium with DSB, miracle mud, cheato 2ft T5 x 2 light tubes for refugium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Cedric Posted March 16, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted March 16, 2013 Beautiful!!! Quote Comments are welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlyau Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gideon Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 CongratuIation Brother !!! Very beautiful tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainmalawi Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Congratulations. Stunning corals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack 123456 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 outstanding reef with lots of amazing colors. congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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