A rare build.

[FocusFin]

Speaking of insane builds... have you guys been following this guy on RC from thailand.. chingchai ? He has a few splits now in the Large Tank Forum... and this build is absolutely insane... I have never seen so much attention to detail / planning / spending on a reef. I figure it's getting it's not far from 6 figures into this tank and there's not even coral in it yet!

For those of you not familiar with Chingchai's project or don't have the time to read 70 odd pages, a few pictures of what could be one of the most fascinating builds you'll find.


The concept:





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The reality:



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The lighting and equipment:



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Refugium and lighting on top, sump on bottom:

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And:

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[salvini55]

Right after i look through it all, this pops up! lol   Its an amazing sight to say the least

[audioslave_36]

that is a sick tank !   

[Vincenzo.]

ching must make good coin, especially being a fruit importer. i wonder what he imports?

[mikerobart]

Theres a kick xxx youtube video from a few weeks ago of the basic arrangement.. worth checking out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4QI5extXs8&feature=channel_page

[smalltownfan]

...and I thought my wife was tolerant!

When I watched this video a tune started running through my head...."If I had a million dollars....."

[QueensU]

ching must make good coin, especially being a fruit importer. i wonder what he imports?

Apples and Oranges Stuffed with Black Tar Heroin. Lol

I don't get what that little space is though? Its like, a Pico-Mansion, in that he has a $100,000 fish tank room, but no bedroom or anything. That would be a pretty cool night light though!

[FocusFin]

Apples and Oranges Stuffed with Black Tar Heroin. Lol

I don't get what that little space is though? Its like, a Pico-Mansion, in that he has a $100,000 fish tank room, but no bedroom or anything. That would be a pretty cool night light though!

I think it's a walk down ground level basement. It would show dedication to the hobby if he indeed slept in a closet next to the tank

He does have other rooms apparently:



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[twisty]

I think this pic is funny, notice there's only one chair.
Poor guy has all that nice stuff... and no one to share it with

[Vincenzo.]

^apples to oranges.

[FocusFin]

I think this pic is funny, notice there's only one chair.
Poor guy has all that nice stuff... and no one to share it with

I don't want seem like the guy's publicist but I think this is his girlfriend/wife.





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[smalltownfan]

I don't get what that little space is though? Its like, a Pico-Mansion, in that he has a $100,000 fish tank room, but no bedroom or anything. That would be a pretty cool night light though!

I read the thread on Reef Central. He lives across the street, this is the garage.

[mikerobart]

Update. Inspirational stuff.

latest page:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1692183&page=55
Quote of the day 

Originally Posted by chingchai 
But new tank is just like a new girlfriend. Younger and prettier.

[mikerobart]

The softie tank is pretty awesome too! Can you imagine the size the sps colonies will be in say 5 years with that much space to grow out ? 

[Canoe]

I think this pic is funny, notice there's only one chair.
Poor guy has all that nice stuff... and no one to share it with

man cave