SRC Tank of the Quarter - PeeBee ( June 2014 - Aug 2014 )

[Singapore Reef Club]

SRC are pleased to share with you this quarter TOTQ winner - PeeBee beautiful Mixed reef tank.

Congratulation to PeeBee !

Tank specifications

Salinity: 1.025

Temperature: 25-26

Ph: NIL

Calcium - 420

Alkalinity– 8.9

Magnesium – 1230

Tank: Hardware

Skimmer: VERTEX Omega 150 Protein Skimmer

Mechanical filtration: Filter sock

Chiller: HAILEA HS-66A 1/4HP chiller

Biopellet / reactor: D-D H2Ocean FR

Chemical filtration: Rowaphos, Vertex Biopellets

Main return pump: EHEIM 1264 return pump

Wave maker: JEBAO WP40

Lighting: MAXSPECT Razor 300W 16K

Additives used

Initially I started with the Triton method, which I feel was convenient for a new reefer, who might be daunted by the sheer variety of additives in the market and also parameters to keep track of. I, however, felt that I wanted more autonomy over the individual parameters in my tank. I have since transitioned into using the Fauna Marin Ultra Balling.

Tank maintenance

Once every 2 weeks

[Singapore Reef Club]

Livestock – Corals

Various zoanthids, Sun coral, Candy cane coral, Bubble coral, Goniopora, Leather coral, Blastomussa, Acans, Trachyphillia, Riccordea, Golden torch coral, Elegance coral, Scolymia, Acropora, Montipora, Stylopora, Seriatopora, Chalice coral, Hammar coral.

Livestock - Fish:

Ocellaris clown, Hippo blue tang, Yellow tang, Purple tang, Sailfin tang, Eyespot goby, Melanarus fairy wrasse, Royal gramma, Mandarin dragonet. Dispar anthias

[Singapore Reef Club]

Some personal Q & A

1. How long have you been reefing?

Ans: About half a year.

2. How did you get into this hobby?

Ans: I started with fresh water aquascaping and shrimp, and decided to challenge myself with a marine setup. A large part of my courage to transition to marine was from a friend of mine who helped me throughout, both for my fresh water and currently this tank. Without the support and company, I do not think I would have been able to endeavor as long.

3. Are you a fish or coral guy?

Ans: Both. I believe that it is the diversity in a reef tank that brings you one step closer to the ocean. Although it does make it that little bit more challenging, as the individual requirements of different organisms vary so much, and would also mean I am limited in what SPS I would be able to keep.

4. Any dream fish or coral you wish to own one day?

Ans: Liopropoma carmabi (a.k.a. Candy cane basslet). I love its unique coloration and shy, almost coy disposition. I previously obtained a Liopropoma swalesi, which is the cheaper cousin of the carmabi, but it was, unfortunately, devoured by my sun coral. Actually, I plan to acquire an Achilles tang next. I have a soft spot for tangs in general because my first fish was a Yellow tang, and subsequently a Sailfin tang. Both initially suffered from ich and it was really quite challenging to nurse them back to health. I currently have quite a number of tangs and they are all doing great; each seemingly has its own personality and it is a joy to watch them.

5. What is your main concern when looking around for reefing equipment?

Ans: Good quality and value for money.

6. What is your favorite past time?

Ans: Photography and diving. Thus, it is not a surprise I have a marine tank and love to take photos of it. It kind of allows me to feel I am still out in the middle of the ocean after a busy day at work.

7. What is the satisfaction you get from this hobby?

Ans: I feel a sense of achievement when things go well, and even when they don’t, it will always turn out to be a valuable learning experience. When I initially started, I had so much problems with my fish; constantly plagued by Ich and the subsequent demise of many of my fish. I, however, endeavored and realized that once my tank stabilized, all these problems subsequently resolved.

8. Any advice you have for a newbie in this hobby?

Ans: I would consider myself rather new, as I have only been in this hobby for less than a year. I must say that I am very thankful for all the help the fellow senior reefers have offered. My advice to anyone starting out, like myself, is to not be afraid to reach out to the reefing community, and keep an open mind, as there is a lot to learn from everyone out there.

9. What did you gain from this hobby?

Ans: Patience. I am generally quite “Type A”, and after reading all the hundreds of threads and articles out there on reefing, you will be told countless times how everything must be taken slow and steady. Don’t give up and you will be rewarded at the end of the day with a piece of the ocean in your own home.

Final Acknowledgement and thank you note (If any).

First and foremost I would like to thank my friends V and X for always accompanying me coral/fish shopping and lending me a listening ear. My whole family for being so supportive and understand of my tank – especially my mother who always helps me with the manual labour. Lastly, all the kind souls out there I have met in all the various places (SRC seniors, fish shop uncles, all the bros around) for all the advise and help they have rendered to me.

Enjoy the Video ;

More photos of his setup can be found on our facebook page ; www.facebook.com/sgreefclubcom

[starfish123]

Congrats! Really nice tank!

[redsuns]

Very nice tank and awesome video to showcase it! Congrats!

[Admiraltian]

Congrats, awesome tank!! Nice video too. What's the light u using for ur fuge, T5?

[peebee]

Congrats, awesome tank!! Nice video too. What's the light u using for ur fuge, T5?

Yup!

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[peebee]

Thanks guys for the encouragement !

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[HappyReef]

Congrats!!!

[ASHWIN]

I told you right?????? Hahaha congrats

[Bunster]

Very nice photography. Awesome video too... Congrats! Very well deserved

[cedricang]

Congratulations for wining the TOTQ

[acidjc]

Awesome video.. and congratulations

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[Shamsul]

Congratulations. Beautiful Tank

[Shawnsp]

Congratulation and congratulations!

Awesome set up the circular feel the crystal clear glass!

[DerrickLim]

Are you using a fish eye lense on your SLR for the video? Good use of manual focus!

[tench1]

Congratulations! Nice video taken!

[Idil Stephanie]

Looking very very awesome, congrats!!!

[shaohao85]

Congratulation for winning ... stunningly beautiful tank ..

[Snowy1990]

Beautiful shots on the live stocks

[fearnofish]

beautiful shots! and congrats!

[Shamsul]

Congrats, Beautiful Tank.

[ahchris]

Super like the nice colour of your corals.

[peebee]

Thanks everyone! We are new to the hobby and so we were very surprised to be nominated; we feel very encouraged by the support of so many bros and sis who see the potential of our tank (: we are excited to continue to share our learning experience in our tank thread, do check it out if you're interested in more photos and videos (:

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[woyeng**]

Wow !

Congrats !