SRC Supporter Harlequinmania Posted January 11, 2013 SRC Supporter Share Posted January 11, 2013 We are proud to featured this quarter Tank of the Quarter ( TOTQ ) winner . Honkit beautiful SPS dominated reef tank to be be showcase . Congratulation to Hon Kit !!! Theme of your wining tank : Hon Kit’s SPS dominant reef tank Brief Introduction of your history of setting up your tank I am honoured to be choosen as the latest TOTQ winner and it is with joy and thankfulness that I am writing this. My reefing roots sprouted almost a decade ago in 2003 when after watching Finding Nemo the movie, I was inspired to set up a saltwater tank in my home. It was a simple 50 gallon bowfront tank that was converted from an old goldfish tank with no sump. When things turned sour in my tank with livestocks suffering, I decided to pull the hobby plug in 2007. However, little did I know that the reefing poison is permanently ingrained in my nervous system and try as I might, after a four year hiatus, I finally succumbed to temptation and set up a new reef tank in October 2011 which was slightly more than one year after having moved to my new home. Ironically, I initially intended to keep a simple fish only tank with a few interesting invertebrates to keep costs down. However, having tried keeping SPS corals before, the SPS bug bit me deeply and I decided to plunge into it again (although my bank account certainly protested!). With this in mind, I firmly intended to do the best I could for an SPS dominated reef tank and thus I embarked on a few steps which were firsts for me namely: 1) Use RO/DI water exclusively 2) Utilize a probiotic method religiously (I began with Prodibio but eventually switched to the Fauna Marin Ultralith system) 3) Slow stocking of fishes (one fish every 2-3 weeks) and enforcing a limit on the number of fishes I intended to keep in my tank 4) Use dead rock for rock scaping as live rocks are filled with pests and unwanted algae It’s been almost 15 months since my tank was up and running and I am glad that things have been relatively smooth with the occasional algae break-out notwithstanding. Tank specifications Salinity: 1.025 Temperature: 25-27 degrees celcius Ph: Unknown Calcium – 400 Alkalinity– 7.5-8.0 Magnesium – Unknown Tank: Hardware Skimmer: Skimz SM251 Mechanical filtration: Filter sock Dosing pump: Kamoer Chiller: Drop-in titanium coil with 1 HP Daikin air-con compressor Biopellet / reactor: None Chemical filtration: Activated Carbon Main return pump: Eheim 1262 Wave maker: Tunze Turbulle 6125, Tunze Turbulle 6155, Vortech MP40wES Others Equipments : ATI Sunpower 6X39W + DE retrofit T5 2X39W Lighting period : 4 bulbs on for 9.5 hours, 4 bulbs on for 4.5 hours 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...
SRC Supporter Harlequinmania Posted January 11, 2013 Author SRC Supporter Share Posted January 11, 2013 Addictive used I utilize the Fauna Marin Ultralith system (zeolite stones, bacteria, bacteria food & amino acids) to keep nitrates and phospates as low as I possibly can as well as Fauna Marin Reef Color Elements for tweaking SPS coral colours. I also dose Two Little Fishies’ C-Balance which is a two-part solution to replenish calcium and bicarbonate (alkalinity). I find it is very helpful in maintain stable Ca and dKh levels as well as supplying trace elements which are beneficial to the corals. As my tank is SPS dominated, I further augment my bicarbonate replenishment with sodium bicarbonate dissolved in warm water which is added daily via a dosing pump. Live stocks – Corals About 75% of my corals are SPS types. Species I keep include: Acropora yongei (Bali Green Slimer), Acropora Loisettae, Acropora Nobilis, Acropora millepora, Acropora horrida (Chips acro), Montipora danae, Montipora Verrucosa, Montipora captitata, Acropora valida, Acropora Hyacinthus, Acropora Echinata, Acropora Hoeksemai, Acropora Gomezi, Acropora Batumae, Stylophora Pistilatta, Acropora Tortuosa, Acropora Chesterfieldensis, Seriatopora Hystrix, Acropora Abrolhosensis, Acropora Sarmentosa, Montipora Capricornis, Acropora Abratanoides, Poccilopora damicornis, Acropora Sameonsis, Poccilopora Eydouxi, Acropora Verweyi, Montipora Porites, Montipora Digitata 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...
SRC Supporter Harlequinmania Posted January 11, 2013 Author SRC Supporter Share Posted January 11, 2013 LPS corals I keep are: Scolymia australis, Euphyllia divisa (true octopus coral), lobophyllia (brain coral), blastomussas, favites which I also keep a variety of zoanthid corals in one corner of my tank. 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...
SRC Supporter Harlequinmania Posted January 11, 2013 Author SRC Supporter Share Posted January 11, 2013 Live Stocks - Fish: Yellow tang Mystery Wrasse Radiant Wrasse Black oceallaris clownfish African flamenback angelfish 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...
SRC Supporter Harlequinmania Posted January 11, 2013 Author SRC Supporter Share Posted January 11, 2013 Some personal Q & A questions 1. How long have you been reefing? Ans: I began reefing in 2003 and stopped in 2007. I re-commenced the hobby in October 2011. 2. How did you get into this hobby? Ans: The Finding Nemo movie was the catalyst that sparked my reefing interest. 3. Are you a fish guy or a Coral guy? Ans: Very much a coral person, in particular SPS corals. 4. What is your main concern when looking around for your reefing equipment? Ans: Value for money 5. What is your favorite past time Ans: Keeping a reef tank, what else! 6. What is the satisfaction you got from this hobby? Ans: To see my saltwater animals grow and thrive in my tank. 7. Any advice for newbie in this hobby? Ans: Start with easier-to-keep fishes and corals and look for an experienced reefer or two who can function as a mentor of sorts (this is where forums like sgreefclub.com can be very handy!) Final Acknowledgement and thank you note. I would like to thank my missus for her patience and understanding in putting up with my glass box of saltwater in the living room (thanks dear!) and to all the reefer friends that I have met and have given me excellent advice and support throughout my years of reefing. 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...
SRC Supporter Harlequinmania Posted January 11, 2013 Author SRC Supporter Share Posted January 11, 2013 On behalf of SRC, I would also like to take the opportunity to thanks our member jquek for accepting the roles of being our official photographer taking the time to his place for the photo taking. If not we will not be able to capture the wonders of the winner tank. All photos shown here is taken by jquek . 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...
SRC Supporter Harlequinmania Posted January 11, 2013 Author SRC Supporter Share Posted January 11, 2013 Congratulation again to Hon kit for winning one set of the Polyplab Reef Resh worth $ 189.00 sponsored by 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...
Admiraltian Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Congrats, bro!! Very beautiful tank indeed. 1 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...
linko Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Hi Bro, Congratulation Very Beautiful Coloring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member surreal1228 Posted January 11, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted January 11, 2013 Congratulations Hon kit. Deserve it. Very wild feeling and nice pics also! Quote :superman: :superman: :superman: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouldian Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Congrats Honkit! 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...
tht79 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Congrats Honkit! Quote Passion in reefing! youtube.com/watch?v=qExn-l-t5a4 youtube.com/watch?v=z6LNPWec5zA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitto Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Congrats bro! Beautiful! Quote ~ 24 June 2012 ~ Main Tank Display- 4ft (L) x 2ft (W) x 2.5ft (H) 3side view Return Pump- 2x Eheim 1262 Wavemaker- Conch II + Tunze Skimmer- Hydor Performer 700DP Lighting- Sun System Tek-Light T5 8 x ATI 54W Chiller- Hailea 1/4hp Reactor- Skimz FR Rowaphos Dosing Pump- Bubble Magus BM-T01 -Refugium- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honkit Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Thanks for the compliments everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honkit Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Special thanks to the admin and jquek for the beautiful photography and composition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kaykay Posted January 11, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted January 11, 2013 The colours are amazing! Beautiful tank. I especially love the last pic after the acknowledgements. Congrats bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlyau Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 congrats honkit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moscowites Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Only a matter of time. Congrats bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jquek Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Congrats again Hon Kit! It was a pleasure taking the photos! 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...
Senses Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Congrats bro! Very nice tank and fishes u have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted January 11, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted January 11, 2013 Well deserved! :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowtang Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 One of the best TOTQ. Blood , Sweat And Tears are well recognized by the Reefing Community. A personal visit to your tank would be one of the important task I set for this month. Congrats Many , Bigmike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member jxlex Posted January 11, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted January 11, 2013 Congrats! Really beautiful colours! Quote :: just a noob :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eniram Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Congratulations! Beautiful tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member hanafi_weeseng Posted January 11, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted January 11, 2013 Superb reef tank that I can only image with all the stunning colours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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