hobbies Fishes And Aquariums

[tonyg3sc]

nice

[wolfpak]

wow ganda pbt mo. rp memeber?

Edited June 12, 2007 by wolfpak

[wolfpak]

what lights do you use? halides ba?

 

look like you have a mixed tank, gumagamit ka AC?

Edited June 12, 2007 by wolfpak

[weekdaywarrior69]

i used to have a marine set-up mga 5 years ago. i enjoyed it very much since i am also a diver but i think i lack the knowledge in maintaining it since i always either get the fishes or the corals dead within days.

 

i would love to go back to this hobby... i miss cartimar already hehehehe anybody has a reference literature on how to successfuly manage one?

[kmc143]

Here is my saltwater setup....This was taken several years ago and I have some of the corals die-off. I just keep it simple now.

[wolfpak]

sump pics pls :thumbsupsmiley:

[gibbus_long]

Here is my saltwater setup....This was taken several years ago and I have some of the corals die-off. I just keep it simple now.

 

WOw :thumbsupsmiley: Gusto ko na rin mag saltwater setup.

[posta_code]

yup ..i have two halide 150w @ 20K.....how much have i spent???? hehehhe i dont really want to think about it....but since you asked my gestimate is at least $10K in almost 4 years....maybe more..i dont want to really think about it. this tank started out at 20g and now it's 95g with 25 gallon sump....as far as the alkalinity and calcium....i use calcium blocks and dose with alkalinity and ph buffer powder mix. i had more fish die off than corals...sps and lps are growing. see the large clam ..i got that 3 yrs ago and that was a little smaller than the small one you see now. i gave away some pulsing xenias a month ago .....growing like weeds.

 

yes wolf ....i use a chiller for the tank if not my water temp would be like 88 degrees F

[posta_code]

sump pics and more pics

[wolfpak]

i was told that 6400k lights provides better coral growth than higher color temp lights

[posta_code]

that's a NO NO...whoever told u that is crazy....you need 14000k - 20000k ....6400K is for fresh water aquariums...it's yellow and you will only get algae growth....corals anemones clams will die....they need the high bluer spectrum to be able to photosynthesize the zooanthellae within their cells to produce food. you can use the 6400k bulb but you must use another bulb (actinic bulb) for higher spectrum.....like the power compact flourescent bulbs....it comes in white and blue bulbs combination.

[wolfpak]

i use 2 6400k and 6 20000k T5 for my 5 galllon tank

[crazy8]

Guys, I would like to let you know that PMAS in cooperation with reefphilippines.com (temporarily reefphilippines.org) will be holding a seminar with one of the most well-known gurus of the marine aquarium hobby, Mr. Daniel Knop. All those who are interested to learn more, please contact Mr. Justin Chu, 09175415488.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/justplaneobsessed/RP_KnopFA.jpg

 

A little bit of info about Mr. Daniel Knop from wikipedia:

Daniel Knop (born 1957) is a specialised German journalist in the fields of marine aquariology and marine biology. Originally coming from the field of natural medicine where he has authored a number of reference books and patient advisors, since 1986 he concentrates on marine organisms, mainly as a book author, underwater photographer and translator. He has authored 16 books of different subjects (more than 50 printings, translated to seven other languages), and he is chief editor of the magazine KORALLE which is released in German, Italian and English language (CORALLI, CORAL).

 

Daniel Knop promotes the protection of natural reef biotopes, primarily as a consultant for setting up coral farms following a concept he has developed in 1994 and which has led to several projects in Indonesia and in the Philippines. It primarily focuses on asexual propagation of corals in the coastal area, using methods developed in the marine aquarium hobby. These farm projects aim on producing corals for reef rehabilitation projects, aquarium market and other uses like science or pharmacy. One of the characteristics of this concept is the involvement of the native fisher population to the process of producing corals in order to give alternative livelihood which can help reducing the fishing pressure from endangered reefs. Sales of farmed corals to the aquarium market not only finance the farm projects but also reduce wild harvesting of corals for the aquarium trade.

 

For those who wish to try going into marine, here's a chance to learn from one of the very best and meet others who are into the same.

[hongkong_champion]

guys anyone of you have the platinum hamerhead fish? nakita ko kasi ganda pero expensive 8k daw

[hydrogen]

i miss my salt water aquarium.. hassle kc pag kukuha ng tubig hehehe