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Marine Aquariums of South Africa

Tube Anemone Info

Posted: April 17th, 2008, 12:50am CDT by Warr7207

Anyone have info on these fascinating creatures ?
2 Oceans

Posted: April 17th, 2008, 12:01am CDT by Warr7207

I am going to CPT soon and want to know if there are any aquariums worth well visiting ?

And I don't want to go see dolphins and seals :whistling:
My 600x600x600 Cube...

Posted: April 17th, 2008, 11:49pm CDT by Jason

Right, this is what kept me busy for some time (2days)...

Thais tank is nothing compare to what it was a week ago... Added some 20kg's yesterday... Running atm with one energy saver 45w=225w 8000k and 2x Actinics 20000k... Getting some more this week...

Live Stock:
2x Chromis's
1x PJ Cardinal
1x Fals Perc

CUC:
Couple Hermts and snails...

So here are those pics...

Thats all for now... Will keep you up-dated... :1:
Coralline algae - Does it reduce Live Rock filtration capacity?

Posted: April 17th, 2008, 11:40pm CDT by matt165

I've been reading a bit about coralline algae (Family Corallinaceae of the order Corallinales) and I wonder if it reduces the efficiency of filtration of live rock. Now in theory people say it reduces the filtration capacity of live rock because it is an encrusting algae with a calcareous skeleton that covers the surface of the live rock, covering the "pores" in the rock so water doesn't enter it a effectively and get filtered. What are your opinions on the topic?

I must say i've seen some nano's with nothing but purple rocks, and they're thriving (Even though the filtration capacity of the LR could be lower?). Important to remember many nano's are run purely on LR and charcoal etc. without skimmers.

Also what do people think about products like CaribSea's Purple up?
"Purple-Up is a new pink and purple coralline algae accelerator. Since Purple-Up is not a fertilizer, it does not promote the growth of nuisance algae. How does it work? Purple-Up uses a unique dual method approach to coralline algae acceleration. It contains ionic calcium which immediately raises dissolved calcium levels in your aquarium water. At the same time Super Sea Calcium (a 10 micron aragonite powder derived from natural seawater) targets the live rock surface. Super Sea Calcium dissolves in situ; delivering calcium, strontium, magnesium, and carbonate right where its needed. Purple-Up also replenishes iodine; an essential element for coralline algae tissues that quickly becomes depleted in closed systems. Purple-Up is an excellent addition to any aquarium with stony corals too! One bottle of Purple-Up replaces the typical multi product recipe for successful coralline algae growth favored by advanced aquarists."

Link: Coralline algae - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hi Everyone

Posted: April 17th, 2008, 8:41pm CDT by JuanS

My name is Juan. I've had my aquarium for +-20yrs now. Small (900 x 30 x 45) but it's been running succesfully for the past 8 years or so. The rest of the time I spent playing around, trying different systems etc. I finally decided to stick with what I've got: 2 anemones, 4 clowns, 4 tubeworms, 1 damsel, 1 mandarin. As you can see, no corals and only hardy fish (exept for mandarin probably) - AND THAT'S WHY I'M HERE!!!! Upgrade on the way!!!:thumbup:

The tank i'm planning needs to be custom built because of it's odd size but in the end will hold +-750l. The sump i'm planning will take about 250l - is this enough? This question might sound silly to some of you, but please bear in mind that i've never used anything else than a undergravel filter with two powerheads for filtration - not even a protien skimmer!

Before i started surfing the web and joining this site i was hell bent on using the same filtration system purely because i know and trust it so well, but obviously for this size thank it wouldn't be the best option. Plus the display tank will be used as a room devider so hiding equipment in it will be impossible.

Altough i do have experience in marine fish keeping i consider myself a beginner purely because of the lack of experience i've got with "modern" technology. Any help/suggestions especially on the sump will be highly appreciated.

Thanks!:wave2:
Meet my friend

Posted: April 17th, 2008, 5:45pm CDT by LikesFish
CTRC meeting 2

Posted: April 17th, 2008, 5:20pm CDT by Muz

Guys please diaise the 17th of May ! :slayer:

This is the confirmed date ( just because I said confirmed it will probably change ) for the next CTRC meeting. Venue is still to be announced.

It is gonna be a cracker of a meeting dedicated to IMACSA 08 feedback. :1:

Details will also be posted on the CTRC website.

Cool beans

Muz
Wanted: T5 80W ballast and waterproof endcaps

Posted: April 17th, 2008, 11:08am CDT by abgg118

I'm looking for a T5 80W dual ballast and 4 waterproof endcaps. Anyone knows where I can find?
Thanks
Would Lighting Warehouse sell PC lights, end caps and ballasts?

Posted: April 17th, 2008, 9:51am CDT by matt165

As the title reads. Would a place like this sell the above products or does anyone know of any other lighting shops that would?

Looking for a 24W PC, end cap and ballast!
Sun coral on bivalve

Posted: April 17th, 2008, 9:18am CDT by lappiesreef

Hey Guys

I was staring at my Sun last night and suddenly it moved! Just such a fright. Then for the first time I noticed that most of the live rock the coral is on is more alive tha I thought! Half the thing is a bivalve of some sort.

Is this good or bad? I am worried than the bivalve might die of starvation eventually like most bivalves...what do I do then? It has been going for more than 6 months now in the nano.