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Lighting Question

Posted: September 30th, 2009, 12:09am CDT by amalick

I have been having problems with me leathers for some time now. Too much to explain, but through a process of elimination it seems to be my lighting. I have a Nano plumbed to the same sump as my DT an when I put my leathers in this nano they open and recover within 24 hours under different lighting.

So here is the "stupid" question. How do you know when MH's are done. Do they just fuse like any other typical globe or do they go through a phase where they do damage to stuff first.

I have fairly new aquamedic 150w MH's, but I also have a single MH pendant that I bought from someone that I have no idea how old it is.

For those interest in the essay here is my thread Ashraf's window into the reef - Page 24 - Members Systems and Setups

Lighting problems

Posted: September 30th, 2009, 11:19pm CDT by Lisa

Hi guys, I am having a lighting problem. I have the Juwel 260 litre curved front tank. This comes with 2 lights. I have tried to add 2 more lights. I used the old lid as a template and added 2 x 39w strips(T5), a white and an accinct(poor spelling).

I bought a ballast and the lights from a reputable supplier. After a couple of weeks the ballast blew. Pop and fizz!

I went back and bought a new ballast. Only problem is, the light will stay switched on for a few minuites and then switch off. Any ideas guys? This was a few months ago. To be honest, I got so frustrated I didnt pay much attention to my tank since then. The tank is fine, but the frustration kind of tarnished the enjoyment of the tank. So, can anyone advise on what to do?

Anyone selling a second hand Seio 1100?

Seabass Turf

Posted: September 30th, 2009, 10:10pm CDT by Seabass

Hi Brain

Up and running for about 4 months. Progress pics.

Will try post pics.

4 months running - black aglae hasbecome a problem

Posted: September 30th, 2009, 7:43pm CDT by cmclellen

Hi,

My tank has been up and running for about 4 months now. Every 2 weeks I do a 10% water change. It's about a 400l-500l tank - including water in sump. About a month back I started noticing black algae forming, and now it's in patches and making my tank look terrible - please see pics below. Bubbles have formed on the sand bed as well as on the live rock. My pump is a 2,000l/h pump, so the tank is being cycled +-6x an hour. I had initially run a protein skimmer, but as you can see most of the tank is a DIY effort - the DIY protein skimmer wasn't as successful, so I took it out. The bio-load is pretty low - 2 fish with hermit crab and cleaner shrimp. Do you think having a protein skimmer will solve this issue?

Many thanks.

From small beginnings

Posted: September 30th, 2009, 7:26pm CDT by catch22

Hi all

A quick introduction.
My name is DuRaan and I live in Jhb. As an ex diving instructor and underwater photographer I always had a love of all things underwater both sea and fresh water.

Having had freshwater tanks for many years my wife unbelieveably bought me a 28g Nano tank for my birthday last year Feb. Reading the threads in the newcomer section this was the first mistake the LFS made.

Relying heavily on the instructions of the LFS I got the tanks cycled and as I presume all newcomers do I put too much in too quickly. The net result was quite a few dead clownfish:(. Some due to water quality but others due to fighting. Mostly though due to my lack of understanding. Other things that died due to the same reasons. A giant clam:(. A long tentacle anemone.:(:( and a few other corals all sold happily by LFS without knowing what my setup is. At last my Nano and I now understand each other. I have only LR and a few fish. I know when to change the water and how to take care of what's inside . I have not had a death in the last 6 months. In one very close call I had to remove all the fish and rush them to the LFS to keep for 2 weeks while the tank sorted itself out. After that the most beautiful red algae started growing in the tank. Enough of that.

My exitement is due to a large tank I bought from MikeR on this site and will be installing over the next weeks

The tank is 1600x 600 x600 with sump and skimmer. I since added a phosphate reactor, kalkwasser stirrer, calcium reactor, and Aquatronica controller as well as a mixing station with 100l freshwater suplied by RO unit, 100l mixing drum with pump.

The freshwater auto top up a 25 l holding tank in the cabinet and the salt manually tops up a 50l holding tank in the cabinet .

The freshwater will top up to the sump and the salt will be used for water changes.

Other things I intend to get in the near future is an ozonizer and a water chiller.

My intention is to create the best possible conditions for my livestock. I never want to go through the trauma of seeing stuff die knowing it most likely came from the ocean to be killed in my tank.

I will post pics soon of how the new tank is coming as well a keeping a diary of whats happening with the set-up

Brutal Legend - HELL YEAH!!! Official Trailer

Posted: September 30th, 2009, 6:59pm CDT by Warr7207

Wow, this game is truly wicked.

Jack Black is Back :)

YouTube - Brutal Legend - HELL YEAH!!! Official Trailer [HD]

Sump

Posted: September 30th, 2009, 4:52pm CDT by callie

I build my self a sump for my Boyu X1000. I want to know, can i use seawater to fill up sump and wait until water temp is same a tank temp and the start to use sump or must i start from scratch.

Please ID

Posted: September 30th, 2009, 3:43pm CDT by Zuna

[FS] Urgent sale

Posted: September 30th, 2009, 3:18pm CDT by Zuna

Hi guys

dont know why my dad bought 3 of these little ones.:dft007:
im afraid to put them all in the same tank.
they about 10 - 15cm and eat well so far.
400 each

there is also a desjardin sailfin if anyone is interested

Substrate frustration

Posted: September 30th, 2009, 1:52pm CDT by costa

Hi Guys,

I've had my 250 litre sump tank cycling for 2 weeks now.
I have about 10kg of live rock as well as a lot of crushed coral.

My question is this:
I have done a lot of reading subsequent to the purchase of the crushed coral.
Quite a few people are against crushed coral because it can lead to a big build -up
of nitrates.
They advocate Aragonite or fine sea sand.
What do I do, because I have spent the money on the crushed coral now & I
am not sure how I will replace it in the future if I have to??

Appreciate your advice!

Anenome not sitting with foot.

Posted: September 30th, 2009, 1:39pm CDT by magman

This is my bleached nemmie, I believe a crispa, it is showing great signs of improvement, the tenticles are getting fatter, there is small shades of colour coming in, it is getting sticky and definatly much better than when I bought it.

It only eats krill, being fed once every second day, everything else it regurgitates.

My problem though is it's foot does not sit or hold onto anything, it does not walk, I have been having to prop it up with rocks, but eventually it lies down, or drifts out with currents. I have tried various flow, light positions etc, but nothing takes effect. This pic is how I found it yesterday after coming from work, I am beggining to think it is supposed to drift in the open sea. It will not bond or grasp or hold onto anything, it does not support itself.

Please help.

aah.. electricity in my tank!

Posted: September 30th, 2009, 9:33am CDT by Slummies

hey hey!

well, my tank is up and running.. pics coming soon.

but when ever i touch the water, i get nailed! im sure its from my skimmer! my lion seems to be doing okay, but im scared it will kill any inverts i decide to put in at a later stage.

what do i do???

give away

Posted: September 30th, 2009, 9:16am CDT by regis

I have a full grown clarke clown fish to go, anybody looking for one.
must collect.
bellville

Too much chaeto, does it affect redox ?

Posted: September 29th, 2009, 7:55am CDT by Stressed Eric

Hi all, I'm trying to figure out why my pod population in my dsb fluctuates so wildly - one moment it's teeming, the next, empty, and with no predation in there that i know of. What I'm suspecting is that i may have redox issues, my chaeto and algae scrubber is growing mad because i over feed so much. With so much algae, is it possible that my oxygen level is dropping to levels that kill off the pods ?

Interesting Article

Posted: September 29th, 2009, 6:59am CDT by FransSny

Just something interesting:

Aquarium and Roger Williams University grow first triggerfish to be raised in captivity - The Boston Globe

M*#rse big diamond found

Posted: September 29th, 2009, 6:49am CDT by FransSny

Was checking CNN this morning...a diamond worth about 20 mil USD was found at Cullinan just outside PTA.

Thing I will be looking at real estate in Cullinan ;)

Happy Birthday Matthewis

Posted: September 29th, 2009, 1:07am CDT by chikaboo

:happybday: dude - May you see many many more and enjoy the rest of the day:party:

[FS] Reef Octopus Extreme Series OCTX-250 (Insump)

Posted: September 29th, 2009, 12:01am CDT by schaun

Hade this skimmer for 4 months.
It skims like mad !!

led light

Posted: September 29th, 2009, 11:44pm CDT by jean19

sorry it's in french but could you tell me what you think about those .
Néon LED étanche 48 led blanc 12.000°K 150° 12v 2 connecteurs - 22,95 TTC - Néons à LED Etanches - Ampoule-led.fr
Néon LED étanche 48 led bleu 150° 12v DC 1 connecteur - 20,95 TTC - Néons à LED Etanches - Ampoule-led.fr
Néon LED étanche 48 led blanc 6500°K 150° 12v 2 connecteurs - 22,95 TTC 17,95 TTC - Promotions - Ampoule-led.fr
and how many of each for a 120cm x60cm and 45cm of water .
merci .

traskei trip planned

Posted: September 29th, 2009, 11:25pm CDT by toppdogg

hey guys i have a question
i am planning a TK trip towards the end of october we will be staying in coffee bay are there any good collecting spots near there as i would like to catch some fish aswell as corals any info would be greatly appreciated
thanks

Photo period

Posted: September 29th, 2009, 9:26pm CDT by Annoying

Hey

Just a quick question but how long does your primary lights stay on and how long youre actinics?

Live Stock for sale: Florida (JHB)

Posted: September 29th, 2009, 8:40pm CDT by Ghaydeen

All other livestockCommon Name:

Live Stock

Scientific Name:

varies

Size

varies

How long have you had it?

+/- 8 Months

Shipping or Collection only:

Collection only

Your location.

Florida (JHB)

Price:

R6000

Photo's:

Hi

I am selling all my livestock and need everything to go in one sale.

Corals

x2 Magnifica Anemone's
x2 Torch Corals
x1 bubble coral
x1 Brain Coral
X1 Red Mushrooms (12 heads)
x1 Hairy Mushrooms (8 heads)
x1 Zoas
x1 Orange Kenyan Tree

Fish:
x1 Powber Blue Tang
x1 Dart goby
x1 Fire Goby
x2 Maroon Clowns (Breeding pair)
x1 Banana wrasse
x1 Yellow Tail Damsels

Inverts
x1 turbo Snail
x1 Cleaner Shrimp
x1 Dancing Shrimp
x3 Hermit crabs
x2 unknown crabs
x1 cone snail

Other:
+/- 30 kg's Live rock
x6 54w t5's (x4 12000k & x2 Actinic)

R6000 for everything.

Notes:

-

DSB outside the room

Posted: September 29th, 2009, 8:01pm CDT by FransSny

Guys still playing around with the idea of moving some of my engine room outside (Ok the scrubber wont work :P). Now my following thought

We manufacture 10 mm plastic panels (food grade HDPE) 500 x 500 mm, I am thinking of building a sealed / enclosed container from this 1 mtr sqr x 500 h which will be fed from my DT via overflow.

Water will then be returned to my current sump via gravity

As for temp fluctuations I was thinking of enclosing it in polystyrene / space blanket (thanx Jaco)

The distance the water would have to travel in the pipes outside the house would be about 300 mm

Any thoughts ?

Nano (450 DT) gravity fed Algae Turf Scrubber

Posted: September 29th, 2009, 7:38pm CDT by Seabass

Nano (450 DT) gravity fed Algae Turf Scrubber

Ok here goes, firstly my thanks and appreciation goes out to Mudshark, Sweetnsour and Kayman. Much, no all of my info provided in this tread is as a direct result of communication between them and me.

I am sure that this ATS can be used on much larger tanks, so not only for Nano owners.

I am planning to run the flow from DT up to scrubber (ATS will be mounted on wall above DT) using either a 800 or 1200 lp/h Resun King 1 or 2 (not sure which is best) and then down the screen and let the return flow be gravity driven via 2 drainage tubes, in case one gets blocked. To date I have only purchased a 100l black plastic drum/container (+/- 550mm( L) X 300mm(W) X 400mm(H)) from local hardware supplier together with the light timer (will be on for 5 hours and off for 1, thus 4 cycles a day, thanks Mudshark). And if I do, and yes I will probably forget to thank someone for an idea they gave me and now I am planning to use in this thread I do apologies in advance. All I know is that without your input, past and in the future this project will end up on the tips.

And now to the Questions.

1. Which pump, 1000 or 1200 lp/h Resun King 1 or 2 power head or Resun submersible pump has been recommended?
2. How to avoid noise, dont want to listen to gurgling water or a noisy pump, the DT is in my room at the moment and is very silent apart from bit of noise the skimmer makes when its doing its thang.
3. The plumbing???, not a DIY kind of guy, so need lots of advice here. Will I need a Durso(s) pipe(s) for the drainage from the ATS, planning to have 2 drainage pipes in case one gets blocked. Anybody who knows what exactly is required for the plumbing please assist. Will use blue plumber tubing 20mm and will probably need about 10 m?
4. Screen, will probably need about 0.5m squared? How do I go about angling the screen inwards from the top of the ATS towards the bottom to ensure the flow runs down the screen and does not just drip from the pipes?
5. Will use 2 computer fans to extract heat generated by the 4 energy saver lights, any suggestions on make, power etc, of the computer fans ?
6. Will also purchase 12V AC/DC power adapter for the fans.
7. Lighting will use 4000? or 6500? or 7000? kelvin energy saving globes. Going to use 4 of these.
8. 4 X ceramic globe fittings.
9. Other miscellaneous items include, 1 X plug for lights, black electric cable for lights and fans, +/- 10 meters, plastic screws +/- 50 of them, cable ties +/- 50 of them and a roll of black insulation tape. Any miscellaneous items I have missed out on?
10. The Nano I have comes with a fixed lid, dont want to drill the tank or have an overflow but need a plan on how to get the plumbing in and out of the tank without too much effort. Any suggestions?
11. How many holes in the outlet pipes that spray onto the screen and how far apart?

Any and all input is appreciated. Now I must take over the world.

Clean up Crew for Trigger Tank

Posted: September 29th, 2009, 6:59pm CDT by FransSny

Anybody have ideas for a CUC in a trigger only tank ?

little aliens

Posted: September 29th, 2009, 6:56pm CDT by danimal

can't for the life of me find out what this is... there are literally hundreds of them floating around, and at times i see them swimming, with little pulses like a jellyfish but really quickly...:wtf:

chumby

Posted: September 29th, 2009, 6:16pm CDT by Warr7207

This is awesome.

chumby &rsaquo; internet radio player, digital picture frame, alarm clock - more!

White Spot - School of thought.

Posted: September 29th, 2009, 4:53pm CDT by Marlin Fischer

Was wondering if anyone agreed or had heard of this school of thought about white spot.

White spot can be induced by PH changes?

A fellow reefer told me that PH changes more specifically drastic ones can induce white spot, which made sense for me when i had a dramatic Ph change in my old tank about 2 years ago. My tangs specifically took strain. I know this could add to stress which is also a factor but he explained the following:

He also explained that the VA Waterfront Aquarium experienced this problem with their new snoek as well, which all died from WS.

His reasoning was that some fish, specifically Acanthurus...Powder tangs and Achilles have weak or thin slime layers much like a snoek. These slime layers protect the fish from parasites and disease... forms part of their immune system.

Changes in PH as well as other water conditions can damage this slime layer to the extent that the fish is more susceptible to WS.

Handeling the fish could also damage this layer.

He added that WS is much like air born disease and always present in our tank water. Stronger and weaker strains exists and its just up to our fish's immune system to combat WS. Once the fish lives through a bout of WS it may be immune to that strain.

I'm not stating the above.. only querying?:)

Can anyone share some light?

Skimmer needed

Posted: September 29th, 2009, 4:11pm CDT by Linley

Can anyone PM me price on skimmer that can do +/- 800lt new or s/h.

H2Ocean Pro+

Posted: September 29th, 2009, 3:34pm CDT by Moolis

Hi All

Pet Stop has a once off special on H2Ocean Pro + marine salt.
6.6 Kg tub for R270-00 only , and 23 Kg Bucket for R850-00.
This is a once off special that will run while stock last. Don't miss out on this offer so phone Shawn now to book yours.
012 329 8965

Natural sunlight route

Posted: September 29th, 2009, 1:48pm CDT by Adee

Hi Folks,

So whose gone the natural light route or is planning to make this change?

I've seen pics of Adriaan's and Bob the reef builder's, set-up....and I'm very tempted to do same and knock some roof tiles out the way.

Please share experiences and info on perhaps what one should/should not do?

Hitchikers

Posted: September 29th, 2009, 1:45pm CDT by henk

[FS] Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse unit

Posted: September 29th, 2009, 1:34pm CDT by Furbz

hi guys,
i have a logitech wireless keyboard and mouse set.
used to be part of my dads computer but as he bought a new one he got a new keyboard and mouse set.

this is a great piece of equipment, with loads of functionality.
really makes navigating your computer a breeze.

a steal at R150 :whistling:

[FS] Leather Lazy chair for sale

Posted: September 29th, 2009, 1:25pm CDT by Furbz

hi guys,
i have this leather lazy chair up for grabs.

it is taking up to much room in my little flat and so i have decided to sell it..

its full leather, comes with a leg raise stool (as seen the picture)
and it able to lazy into a full horiazontal position making it a brilliant way to lay back and admire your tank!! :thumbup:

i havent put a price up because i actually dont know what to ask for it...
i need to find out what these things go for new.. before i can figure out a price.

but if someone is interested then offer me a price for it, and we can make some sort of deal.:1:

[FS] Crushed coral substrate

Posted: September 29th, 2009, 1:07pm CDT by Furbz

hi guys,
i have a 80L coolerbox around a quarter full with crushed coral that we pulled out our tank. this is more than enough to fill a nano (TL 550)

if anyone is interested let me know.
i am selling it as we replaced our substrate with aragnite

[FS] Reef octopus BH 1000 (hang on back skimmer)

Posted: September 29th, 2009, 1:03pm CDT by Furbz

hey guys,
i got this skimmer as part of the deal when buying my new tank. it works like a bomb. pulls tons of *** out the water.
i was going to keep it as a backup skimmer, but i have a TS1 that will work for that purpose.

[FS] Boyu TL 550 for sale (JHB)

Posted: September 29th, 2009, 12:55pm CDT by Furbz

hi guys,

i have a tl 550 for sale,
it is basically brand new.

the tank is in perfect condition. No scratches. and everything is in working order.

this is a marine tank boyu and comes with everything it came with (minus the ceramic rings)

UV light
skimmer
moon lights
recirculating pump
sponge (never used)
stand with 2 cupboards

this tank is like having a brand new boyu.

it also come with its stand. :thumbup:

the reason we are selling it is that we have transfered over to tobes old nano cube.

Regards,
Furbz

New Tank

Posted: September 29th, 2009, 12:19pm CDT by henk

Hi there.My setup is running for about two and half weeks now.What do think:slayer:

Rebuilding you house to fit a tank !

Posted: September 29th, 2009, 11:53am CDT by FransSny

Guys found this while looking for some info. LONG thread but quite cool to see how far people go in this hobby

340G AGE Hybrid tank build - Reef Builders Forums

Okay tank up and running

Posted: September 29th, 2009, 11:34am CDT by charlv

Hi all Reefers

Connected all plumbing and fill her up the weekend and everything running well. Running no lights and now the wait begin:lol:. Will post some pics from where i started

Tangs - White Spot

Posted: September 29th, 2009, 11:31am CDT by Goby

Heloo to all

This morning i noticed white spot on my powder blue tang. :( Must have been a bit stressed since Sunday when we put them into the tank.There is about 2-3 spots that you can see. My yellow tang is also behaving different, rubbing against the LR and breathing faster than normal. Can't see any white spot on him though. maybe has the itch. Is itch the same as white spot?

I have read about different treatments but i think i'll go the natural route and let nature goes its way. I don't want to try any medicines and catching it now for quarantine is out of the question. there is to many hiding spaces between the LR and trying to catch it will stress it even more.

have read that one can take up the temp to 28C. What effect will this have on the other fish and shrooms and will this help in anyway?

I have switched of the lights completely so that they can calm down.

rain water for topping up-good or bad?

Posted: September 29th, 2009, 11:28am CDT by clinton stanford

i wanted to find out if one could use rain water for topping up? if anyone can maybe give some advice if its good or bad...or if rain water could be harmfull to your system.
thanks.

Latest pics, finished changing things

Posted: September 29th, 2009, 10:17am CDT by magman

After changing to Reggies, FTS

system

Posted: September 29th, 2009, 9:45am CDT by koikoi

Hello all

I started my new tank about 8 months ago, it has been a slow process, but all is going well

This pic was taken about 2 months ago, system then has 4 t5 24 watt , sump filter with skimmer etc etc

Wireless connection issue

Posted: September 29th, 2009, 9:08am CDT by FransSny

Hi guys , could any of the networking gurus assist (jacques ?????).

Got two new laptops for the factory / site guys and wanted them added to the network yesterday but here's the issue:

"server pc has an I-burst desktop modem connected via router on the Wan port (not directly via USB). The network & workgroup is set up on "server" & laptops. ICS is enabled on server side. Everybody can see everybody.

Server is able to connect to the net but not the laptops....any ideas. All Pc's have roaming IP's . Unlike the netgear routers one is not able to assign a specific IP range to the modem

Share a Prayer

Posted: September 28th, 2009, 7:30am CDT by Phyrannus

All fellow MASA reefers,

Let’s share the world in praying the Philippines, specially for our Filipino friends who suffered massive devastation this last weekend. Hundreds are died due to enormous flooding by typhoon ondoy (International name KETSANA).
My sincere condolences to all the filipino families who lost their love ones.
GOD Bless you all.

Brilliant reference book

Posted: September 28th, 2009, 7:19am CDT by Tony

Hi All. I found this brilliant book yesterday at exclusive books called "Coral Reef Fishes" by Ewald Lieske and Robert Myers.

It's more a reference book featuring more than 2500 pics of reef fish, some that I have never seen in my life highlighting the slight variations between species, juvenile and adult forms and colouration and male and female differences. The nice thing is despite the amount of info in the book it's very compact and slightly smaller than an A5 page. It was also reasonably priced at R300-00. There's a link below from Amazon if you guys want to look at it.

Amazon.com: Coral Reef Fishes: Indo-Pacific and Caribbean (9780691089959): Ewald Lieske, Robert Myers: Books

A little from the other side of the pond, MACNA XXI!!

Posted: September 28th, 2009, 12:35am CDT by vladfragdit

Hey guys,

We reefers, on the other side of the globe, were part of a convension that showcased some of the best corals, equipment, and fish. We were treated to many speakers and demostrations from industry experts. To summerize, it was a lot of fun and some extra ;)

We were covering the entire three day event, and would like to share some pictures and videos with you.

MACNA XXI: Day 1. Livestock
MACNA Day 1: Profilux gone wild
MACNA Day 2: Digital Aquatics Beefs Up
MACNA Day 2: Getting your fish to eat
MACNA Day 2: Boston Aqua Farms Impresses
MACNA Day 3: McCollochi Clown and Friends, part 1
MACNA Day 3: T. maxea In Person

There will be more stuff to come, as there were a lot of things to cover that weekend.

Let me include some of the pictures that we have taken..

We are definitely going next year! Do you guys have something similar in SA?

My dream in the making.

Posted: September 28th, 2009, 12:14am CDT by schaun

I was thinking of my new build today and I decided that I would like to give you guys a glimpse into my life and the system that I have been dreaming about sins I was 16.

Hel that’s a long time to dream.

The slow economy retarded it for some time and I’m still not in a position to go full throttle.
So this thread will probably take some time to finish, hopefully before the end of next Xmas.
I will try to give you weekly updates of all the growing pains and what not’s of building ones dream tank.
Thank for all the support and help I always get from you guys, always nice to have a kind word every now and then.
Hope you enjoy the ride; think it’s going to be hectic!!!
And one last big thanks to Lanzo and Adriaan for their support and having all the patients in handling and exited new builder.
:slayer: :1: :slayer:

Foooood... yummy!

Posted: September 28th, 2009, 9:47pm CDT by Slummies

hey guys.

im going to make my own fish chow!

tell me what you think of the ingredients:

Mussels
perriwinkle snail
brineshrimp
limpid
urchin
Vitamins

all mashed up and frozed.. fed once a day.. maybe more..

what you guys think?:1:

Bilge pump 1.5amp needed

Posted: September 28th, 2009, 7:09pm CDT by RiaanP

I'm looking for a Bilge pump. That I can use when the power goes out.
But it must be max 1.5 amp. 13.6VDC, and 500GPH or 1890L/h.

I can get from boat shops a 3.5amp, and also 1890L/h, but these will drain the batteries that I want to use to fast.

Some kind of Coral???

Posted: September 28th, 2009, 6:47pm CDT by kukkieb

HI found this on my 4 day old nano

I added the rock on thursday and friday night I saw something pink starting to since then it has tripled in size (2 cm now) and looks like this (its so exciting :lol: )

Thanks :)

Tunze specials for Masa Members

Posted: September 28th, 2009, 4:30pm CDT by George

These Tunze Nano reef pumps with New Generation Titanium shafts are a real bargain.

6025 Nano Stream pump 2500l/h 6 watt energy consumption R 580.00 inclusive you save R 243.00:lol:

6045 Nano Stream pump 4500l/h 7 watt energy consumption R 850.00 inclusive you save R 363.00:lol:

These prices are only while stocks last,
If you are keen on other Tunze products and you are a MASA member give me a shout I'm sure you will go home Very satisfied.;)

:1:Tunze Zeolith in stock again.

George

New- well kinda

Posted: September 28th, 2009, 3:40pm CDT by kukkieb

Hi

I subscribed to MASA last year but never posted anything...

So I thought I should

I started with a 250 l tank in December 2008, so I have about 1 year experience, my dad now owns that tank, but I just started a boyu 550.

I absolutely love keeping marines!

Plz check out my thread
[www.marineaquariumsa.com]

Help would be appreciated

My fish tank

Posted: September 28th, 2009, 3:27pm CDT by callie

Hi every one. I put up my tank about 4 weeks ago. How do one know if your tank start to cycle.

[FS] Brand New Hailea HX-6550 Pump

Posted: September 28th, 2009, 3:20pm CDT by Andreas

This unit is brand new and has never touched water:PIt usually sells for close to R1200.00

Here are some specs.

Flow: 5580L/H

Max Jet: 4.0M

Outlet Diameter: ø24.5mm

Weight: 4.6kg

Size: 202x156x225mm

Gordons bay...fish?

Posted: September 28th, 2009, 2:16pm CDT by Annoying

Hello

I'm going to Gordons bay on vacation this December. I just want to know if anyone knows what kind of fish and corals I can find in the near area:whistling:.

Thanx

Improving chiller output

Posted: September 28th, 2009, 1:56pm CDT by magman

What is the most effective way to run your chiller?

Currently I am running it to and from my last return stage in the sump. I think now that this is not the most effective, cause as it switches on, and chills the last stage, in a minute all that cold water has gone to the DT, and the warm water is back in and the chiller starts up again, basically it stop starts the whole time.

I did try run it the same as a return, but had too much flow over the DSB, I am thinking now of switching of the standered return pump, and rather running my return through the chiller.

Confused about tangs

Posted: September 28th, 2009, 12:52pm CDT by Zuna

Hey guys

what is the difference between the Powder Brown, white cheeked and gold trim tangs. ive checked on the net and most of the site are confusing me. some say they the same and others not :1confused:

Kenya shipment 30-09-2009

Posted: September 28th, 2009, 12:31pm CDT by lanzo

Hi Reefers

We are getting an awesome fish shipment from kenya on wednesday

What is Dorry Pets without some Dorry's...we will be getting 30 Regal tangs in:yeahdude:

The list of fish and inverst will be out in the next day or two

All fish will be kept in quarantine for at least 3-4 days from arrival...and wont be selling them off until they are eating and disease free

Keep an eye out on this thread:thumbup:

[FS] aqua medic skimmer

Posted: September 28th, 2009, 12:29pm CDT by mahan

hi guys need to sell this skimmer aqua medic sl1000 with ocean runner 2500 R1000 neg has no adjuster valve for water flow out of the skimmer butwill make urgent

Hydor powerhead spares needed

Posted: September 28th, 2009, 12:10pm CDT by wiesnerm

My Hydor 2300l/h powerhead stopped working on Sunday :( and after further investigation I noticed that the pin holding the propeler in place has broken (in 3!!!). Do anyone know where I can find spares (maybe one of the sponsors?) for Hydor pumps as my LFS do not carry spares for this. The pin that they have is shorter and thicker than the Hydor one.

Wanted Shrooms

Posted: September 28th, 2009, 11:42am CDT by Wolve

Hi Guys anyone in durbs got some different colour shrooms for sale, looking for maybe 3 or 4 different colours.

Pipe Thickness

Posted: September 28th, 2009, 10:50am CDT by Renannchen

ok so now what pipe to use, i can use 2x 25mm fittings or 1x 32mm fitting wich would work the best???? this is the only way it can go so please help.. its for my reef octo overflow

pipe fish and box fish. reef safe?

Posted: September 28th, 2009, 10:45am CDT by Loki

morning ppl i'm getting a good deal on a pipe fish and box fish. so i was wondering r they reef safe? im standing in the store at the moment

Marine Fish Shops in Pretoria

Posted: September 28th, 2009, 9:56am CDT by glenvdm

Hi Guys,

Where are there good fish shops in Pretoria that cater for marine? I am looking for equipment as well as livestock. :thumbup:

healthy fish?

Posted: September 28th, 2009, 8:43am CDT by martinkeyser

morning.
in my tank i have 2 blue yellow tail damsels, 2 tomato clowns and a eyllow tang.
maybe this is a stupid question but how do i know if they are healthy, what can i look out for (except fish not eating:whistling:) to tell me something is going wrong. still new here so some advice from the experts would be nice

Starfire glass, is it worth it ?

Posted: September 27th, 2009, 7:46am CDT by Stressed Eric

After adding yet another scratch to my viewing pane I think the time has come to replace it. I'm looking at starfire glass for this but yoh, it's anything but affordable. Is it all it's made out to be, does it scratch as easily as normal glass and do scratches show up as prominently ?

the ultimate 12 gallon fish

Posted: September 27th, 2009, 10:39pm CDT by Johan van Aardt

so i have a nano and my idee is too have a central island and then soft corals and maybe an lps on this island but no nano is fun without life so what fish would be best for this tank.

i love lionfish, im particulary fond of longnosed hawkfish but according to my research those are big no no's.

my tank has about 10 gallons of swimming space.

So i decided to have a competiotion. everyone nominates their fave fish that will fit in this tank threafter ill make an poll of the most wanted fish and the winning choice is the fish ill eventually get for this nano.

BTW NO CLOWNFISH ALLOWED UNLESS ITS AN FIRE CLOWN

Urgent Help - Particles shown in the Main tank

Posted: September 27th, 2009, 10:24pm CDT by amador

Hello Guys...

I am a new bee. Basically I would like to have reef tank. So I wanted to go with FO, FOWLR and then my dream RT

I setup 450 liters (5lx2hx1.5w) Marin tank. I have added dead 3" DSB and some dead rocks and coral, which I presum dead rock may become live after some 5-6 months..

I mixed my water (tap water- filtered) with Red sea salt with salinity 1.022 and PH with 8.0. Its almost a week since the cycling process started.

And also, I have 4ft Sump (Old fresh water system converted into system-sump). I made four partitions.

1st partition 12"inch (Water (main tank to sump). Filled with Flos, bio balls again flos and cyramic rings.
2nd partition 15"inch. placed Protiem skimmer
3rd partition 12inh. Added some coral reef sand..say 3inch
4th Partition. 6 inch. Power head (pumps water to main tank).

Now...

After adding salt I noticed there are some small particles (white) shown in the main tank.

While I was observing, I noticed that they are appearing after I switch on my protien skimmer, else wise if I swtich off the protien skimmer they are slowly disappearing after 2-3 hours.

I have also added some white floss in the the 4th partition just to break the air bubbles, in case they are but nevertheless they are not air bubbles.

I just wondering how to get rid of this small particles.:(

Do I need to change anything in the sump or do I need to place the Protien skimmer in the first partition.

Please find the images in the doc file and advise me.

I am online...

Thanks in advance.

Cheers.
Attached Files

small particles.doc (1.04 MB)

chiller for boyu tl550

Posted: September 27th, 2009, 9:02pm CDT by Marjolein

hi
what is the price of a chiller for my tank?

Urgent Advice - water to warm and no chiller

Posted: September 27th, 2009, 8:57pm CDT by Marjolein

Hi
i have a boyu tl550. my water temprature is rising and it is about 29degrees celsius. i dont have a chiller yet, what can i do? what is the price on chillers for a small tank?

Imarine's Tank Pics

Posted: September 27th, 2009, 8:52pm CDT by takumi

Hi there ..

Had the privelige of going to take some pics of IMARINE'S tank today ... anyways they will speak for themself :thumbup:

This is a full tank shot ...

One of the Purple Tangs ....

The clown in the nennie ...

cleaner schrimp breading in P E

Posted: September 27th, 2009, 4:59pm CDT by dv8

i'm sure i'm not the only one who is tired of there cleaner schrimp babies being chomped by the other fish. so i plan to try and breed with them, so here is what i have done so far: i have built a fuge and am now able to separate the fry from the fish before they are released into the tank, by simply moving the mommy/daddy schrimp into the fuge. my question now is , do i have to remove the parent from the tank after the eggs are released? would they eat there own ? what else can i feed them other than gut loaded(what can i gut load with) rotifer or brine? any other sugestions i may not have thought of would also be appreciated

hi im smeggy and a happy birthday to deanemarine

Posted: September 27th, 2009, 4:03pm CDT by smeggy

happy birthday deanemarine :thumbup: :1: :slayer: :peroni: :razz::lol::yeahdude:

macro algae wanted

Posted: September 27th, 2009, 3:09pm CDT by danimal

hi guys, wanting to get some macro algae to grow in my dsb chamber in the Durban area, can anyone point me in the right direction? thanks

Lfs Water Q

Posted: September 27th, 2009, 2:51pm CDT by Jinx

I bought some live rock at a LFS today,and noticed some dead fish in their tanks.I asked the sales person what kind of filter are they using and he showed me a huge container staged with bioballs.I also noticed that they do have two or three skimmers on their tank, but they are not working at all.I couldn't even see some foam inside the skimmers.

I tested their water for nitrate and this is what was inside.

Fischer's Peninsula

Posted: September 27th, 2009, 2:30pm CDT by Marlin Fischer

Hi all

Decided to post my new project on MASA. Should have done it earlier but here it goes.

I started with the planning of my new reef aquarium about 6 months ago. Reason... bigger is better and much cooler. Friends affectionately refer to my hobby, its addiction and expense, as a cocaine habit. I disagree. I think cocaine, although seriously damaging, is much cheaper.

My original aquarium was a 1.5m/ +/- 700L system primarily consisting of Softies, LPS, many inverts and a few fish. The system was great however the design, pariculary the sump was flawed. There were also many things that i had noted over the years that wanted to change or improve on. I thus removed the old tank and have stored my live stock at my LFS, which was kind enough to baby sit them for me. I never realized the new system would take this long to plumb and get running!

The new system will primarily be a Softies and LPS reef tank. It is also bigger and is designed as a peninsula style tank acting as a room divider in my apartment. The peninsula design has its complexities, one being, there is a very limited area to hide unsightly equipment, pipes and cables.

New system

Display: 2m(l) x 0.8m(w) x 0.75m(h)
Glass 12mm, Base 15mm (1200L)
Sump: 1.5m(l) x 0.5m(w) x 0.45m(h)
Glass 10mm (340L)

Skimmer: Reef Octopus Bubble Blaster EXT
Kalkstirer & top-up: Aquamedic K1000 and top-up
Phosphate remover : Reef Octopus using Aquamedic anti phos

Closed loop pumps: 2 x RO Water Blasters 7000L/h
Display Waterflow: 2 x Vortech 14000L/h
Return: 1 x RO Water Blaster 7000L/h

Lighting: 2 x 250W MH pendants, BLV 14000K bulbs
(Display) 8 x 34W Silvania T5s (6 blue, 2 white)

(Sump) 2 x 34W Silvania T5s

Unique to the system

Closed Loop

The close loop is designed so that its inlet and returns exit and enter through the base of the tank. I got the idea from a seriously impressive reef tank that featured on Reef Central, namely Paul Witbys TOTM October 2007. The idea suited me as firstly, it result in detritus remaining in suspension in the water column for longer and added varied flow. Secondly it was also unnoticeable, returning through the base of the tank and out underneath the live rock. This was favourable considering my peninsula headaches. Other than the Vortechs, which are relatively inconspicuous, there would be no other equipment visible in the display.

The design is risky as I understand however I am still keen to make it work. J

Sump design

The sump design is pretty standard. Water from the overflow is split btw the sump and the skimmer. The skimmer, because of accessibility issues, is located at the end of the sump. The skimmer outflow is then plumbed back to the beginning of the sump.

The feed into the sump from the portion not skimmed is

The 1st compartment houses live rock.

The 2nd houses Chaetomorpha algae. The flow over the glass to the second compartment is designed in a way the the flow will hopefully spin the algae in the water, thus preventing dead spots.

The 3rd is relatively large and consists of a DSB, which is raised. It will also act as a frag section for some of softies and LPS. I have battled for a while now and have eventually managed to get the pace and volume of water flow over the DSB just right.

The last compartment of the sump will house my return pumps as well as the phosphate and carbon reactor pumps.

I only chose to post some the progress now, as only now does it seem like everything is coming together. Hopefully the tank will be up and running with salt water in the next week.

The tank and all the plumbing was put together by my LFS which has been extremely helpful!

Frag Tank Progress

Posted: September 27th, 2009, 1:08pm CDT by Manic

Hey everyone,

Just thought I would share how my frag tanks are progressing.

Just a few coral growth pictures:

1 Month ago:

Now:

You can see the caliendrum is growing nicely.

A full tank shot:

A few acropora and caliendrum frags that will be for sale as soon as they encrust a bit:

Buying Hardware from E-bay

Posted: September 26th, 2009, 7:42am CDT by FransSny

Hi guys, was surfing e-bay and looked at marine aquarium hardware...prices are excellent compared to buying local (no offence to the sponsors)

Is anybody getting their stuff from e-bay and if so any pro's or cons

Sharks are taking a break due to the global recession

Posted: September 26th, 2009, 7:29am CDT by FransSny

Just heard the most stupid comment on DSTV Weather:

Shark attacks are at a all time low. "experts " think its because of the global recession

....yeh right;)...I thought its because we were killing 30 mil a year

Fixing chip on pane of glass

Posted: September 26th, 2009, 10:44pm CDT by wito-zn

Hi

I am from MASA's sister site TASA. I have a chip on the front pane of glass on my tank and i would like to know if there is anybody that could tell me how to fix it or even if it can be fixed? The tank is 2.5m by 600mm by 600mm.
I tried to upload a photo but it doesnt want to work.

All help will be greatly appreciated.

Kind Regards
Steve:)

Rhomberg Thermoline Controller Help!

Posted: September 26th, 2009, 8:55pm CDT by lIghty

Hi Guys

I've got a TC-515 temp controller that I'm trying to setup, I've managed to download a manual but doesn't quite match up, think mine might be a bit older?

Its got 2 relay output, 1 for "control" and 1 for "alarm"

Its got so many settings you need a pilots licence to opperate.:(

What I want is get it to turn chiller on at say 25.7 and heater on at 25.3. I've got the chiller function working, just by setting the "set" temp to to 25.5 with a hysteresis to 0.2.

But what "mode" on the alarm side do select to get it to work the heater?

[FS] 2 Yellow Tangs for sale/swap

Posted: September 26th, 2009, 7:24pm CDT by scubaninja

Hi i have two yellows i'm thinking of selling. They had to move out of the tank quickly due to a leak and now i'm thinkin of avoiding the re-stress of having to put them back together and let them fight for dominance again. The sizes are large/medium(aka good size) and a small(maybe half the size of the other). They are in beautiful health and eating properly.
Would like a possible swap on a healthy purple tang or cash. Please only decent offers

goldies

Posted: September 26th, 2009, 5:47pm CDT by THE ANIMAL

Guys just want to know. Goldies are They reef friendly? and cane some one give me some examples on some big fish that I CAN get to put in my reef except tangs?:thumbup1:

Blue Xenia

Posted: September 26th, 2009, 3:24pm CDT by Manic

Hey everyone,

Just thought I would post some pics of my latest coral addition. It's blue xenia, a nice big piece. Here are the pics right after putting it in my tank:

HELP! TS1 Cup issues

Posted: September 26th, 2009, 3:13pm CDT by Slummies

Hey guys.

i need MAJOR help with my skimmer.. i have lost the "neck" and "cup".. so iv taken my berlin airlifter apart.. and trying to use it in the mean time.. will this help?

So my questions are:
*how long does it take for the bubbles to over flow
* Will this actually work?
*DOES anyone have a broked TS1? i'll take the cup off your hands

Pictures:

The skimmmer has been running for like 2min when i took this pics

Tank Progress

Posted: September 26th, 2009, 1:43pm CDT by cptmayhem

Well, I now have 2.8kg of live rock (kenyan) which went in the tank this morning. So far, the tank has been running for 1 full day, with the skimmer & filter going the whole time.

Here are some preliminary pics of the tank with the Live Rock inside...

And of each individual piece...

This is my favourite piece...

I'm busy making a framework out of plastic mesh, so that there can be a bit more surface area for things to happen.

Anyway - Stupid question time.

When can i expect to start seeing some algal growth in the tank? I've heard reports from 2 days all the way to 2 weeks...

were to get waterproof t5 endcaps in cape town

Posted: September 26th, 2009, 12:18pm CDT by Johan van Aardt

anybodt know were i can get waterproof t5 endcaps in cape town and possibly the price too

Sun Sun Pump noisy

Posted: September 26th, 2009, 11:02am CDT by ziyaadb

HI all

I have 1 sun sun 3000lph pump and that pump is noisy compared to the 2 Seio M1500's that i had. its so loud that i can hear it all over the lounge. Is this normal or could it be possible that i have a bad 1 as i am intending to get 2 5000lph ones and would rather not buy them if thats the case

Funniest pic competition

Posted: September 26th, 2009, 8:55am CDT by sean_koekemoer

I've seen this on another forum I belong to and it is really funny. (It will also keep Warren and Chicka to post all their funnies in one thread....:lol:)
Find the funniest pic you have, anything from your own stock, the web, whatever, and post it here.
The mods can vote after 01week- maybe the competition closing date must be on the 03rd of October, and the winner with the funniest pic shall win R500.00.
Compliments from me. This is really just a fun thread and please, keep the porn out of it

New Gadget - The Mede8er

Posted: September 25th, 2009, 7:03am CDT by Hannesco

Hi

I bought myself this gadget.:thumbup:

You can watch your movies, photos and also play your music directly to your TV, Amp, etc.

Got HDMI output and can play Hi-definition movies.

Read more at [www.mede8er.co.za]

[FS] Naptalene's Tank up for grabs :(

Posted: September 25th, 2009, 11:59pm CDT by naptalene

Hi,

Selling everything up unfortunately. I have worked out new value on all the gear at R22 000.00 but am looking for only R13K. This includes the tank/sump/heaters/corals etc (But I can make a plan with livestock if it puts you off)

Stuff includes RO unit (Waterboy Reefmaster), 2x 150 DE MH, 4x39W T5, Tunze 9010 Skimmer, Osmolater and CO2 System (the controller with probes and everything). Seio controller and 2 M1100's, 2x M820's Rio pump, TDS meter, refractometer etc.

I have an Excel spreadsheet with a breakdown if you're keen

Thanks
Andrew

cptmayhem's tank

Posted: September 25th, 2009, 10:25pm CDT by cptmayhem

Well, the first pics are here. Sorry for the quality - the other half has commandeered the SLR for the evening, so I'm relegated to the poxy little camera on my phone...

Here's the tank when lit...

The Wet/dry filter, courtesy of Eheim

With the lid off - power head in the top left (left rear side of tank), Hang-on Red Sea protien skimmer in the middle, wet/dry piping next to it, with the pick-up pipe coming down the centre, and my jimmied outlet pipe, snaking around to the RHS of the tank in order to give a R to L flow of water, as opposed to the L to R of the power head.

Light-shot...

More shots to come when live rock has been put in, and then at each stage of the Algae growth cycles.

If anyone has any pointers at this stage, let them come!

I'm keeping the lights off for the first 4 or so days (as per the reference material I've looked at) and then am going to switch them on at gradually increasing intervals, until they're running for the full 8 to 10 hours a day...

po4 removal.

Posted: September 25th, 2009, 9:58pm CDT by jean19

i haven't seen any post , about it .
i used iron straw to remove po4 from my tank , i was putting it in a stoking , (a handful) .for 2/3 days ,longer it release rust , the po4 precipitated in the stocking and you just trow it away , i was doing so once now en then , when i though it was needed
be careful in french it's paille de fer , iron straw not steel wool .
make sure it's plain iron ,no soap or other additive in it i don't know if the composition it's the same in your country .
TRY IT IN A BUCKET BEFORE , I WOULDN'T LIKE TO FEEL RESPONSIBLE IN CASE OF PROBLEMS !!

New Member

Posted: September 25th, 2009, 9:07pm CDT by cptmayhem

Well, here I am...

Got a 120l tank, filled it up today (thanks Muizenberg beach) and am getting the live rock tomorrow. The tank is now full of sea water, and has an layer of white aragonite on the bottom.

Filtration is through a Red Sea skimmer (400lph) and Eheim wet/dry filter with a small power head in the tank. The filter's outlet pipe is connected to a side-mounted pipe, with about 8 holes drilled into it - that provides the counter-flow to the power head, which is located on the opposite side to the outlet pipe.

I plan on running the Berlin (natural) system, and am looking at getting just 2kg of rock to begin with, adding more as the months go on. I expect to add a hardy fish or 2 a couple of months down the line...

And if this tank works out, there's a 240l tank waiting in the wings...

What is this?

Posted: September 25th, 2009, 5:23pm CDT by HendrikKotze

What are in these 2 photos?
Should I remove it from my tank?

justins reef

Posted: September 25th, 2009, 4:19pm CDT by justinM

hey guys, so the move went well. finally settled in. only lost a peppermint shrimp, R.I.P. little guy. ive redone my scaping and changed the flow around abit. will post pics as soon as i figure out how to...

Black & Gold Chromis/ Behn's Damsel for sale: Randburg

Posted: September 25th, 2009, 12:24pm CDT by Pads

Fish for saleCommon Name:

Black & Gold Chromis/ Behn's Damsel

Scientific Name:

Neoglyphidodon Nigroris

Size of fish

3cm

How long have you had the fish?

4 months

Is the fish eating?

Yes

Shipping or Collection only:

Collection Only

Your location.

Randburg

Price:

R50 or a swop

Photo's:

Photo Loader not working see this URL: http://www.aquaticaonline.net/images...ANK0326472.jpg or PM and I'll try email a pic

Notes:

I bought 2 of these guys and they are pestering each other and this upsets my other live stock so I'd like it to go to a good home.

Newby

Posted: September 25th, 2009, 11:57am CDT by Etienne

Hi to all the Members,

I am a share holder in a CTFM restaurant and we have two 2m x 1m x1m marine aquariums stocked with fish only. I have decided to get involved in the maintenance of the fish tanks (which is presently done by a private company).

To start with, I would like to aquire a few books on Marine Aquariums. Any suggestions? The next step would be to get the salt water mix right. Suggestions on products? Is it necessary to use reverse osmosis water or can SA tapwater be used and if so how is it treated?

Please bear with me. I pressume that most of the answers can be found in previous threads. In time I will work through the threads.

Regards
Etienne Pienaar

Plumbing a Polario to a CLS

Posted: September 25th, 2009, 11:38am CDT by FransSny

hi guys, I am thinking of plumbing my Polario into a CLS , I have heard the pump can then be mounted outside.

Has anyone tried this or know how to do this

liverock hitch hikkers

Posted: September 25th, 2009, 10:22am CDT by Zuna

Hey there Guys I trust everyone had a awesome Braai Day yesterday.

bought some liverock and got a few little critters coming off or out of there.

there was so kind of soft and hard corals, also found what i think could be a very little tube type Anemone , a whole lot of little feather dusters in different colors

the scary things i found is two black crabs one hairy crab( and not the STD type :lol:)
i tossed all of them in the sump. then there is this worm about + - 10cm flat and brown that been alluding me. wana know if its going to a Nuisance in the tank or beneficial ( doesnt look like a bristle worm)

How does feeding work

Posted: September 25th, 2009, 10:17am CDT by neo

Morning,
Pls. explain a bit on the feeding of a tank. i.e. types of food, when, how much, what work and what not.
I know diff aq life require diff type of food but a general explanation will help a lot, maybe some examples as well.
Thx.

Tank price Please

Posted: September 25th, 2009, 9:14am CDT by FransSny

Hi Sponsors

I ready to add the last piece of the puzzle to my 3 tank setup.

could someone please pm me a price on a cube 500 x 500 x 610 h 10 mm glass

thanks guys

Happy Birthday Tazz

Posted: September 24th, 2009, 6:00am CDT by chikaboo

Have a great day Tazz - :happybday: to you and may you see many many more - Now stop :party:for a little and give us an update ;)

planning my dsb.

Posted: September 24th, 2009, 11:37pm CDT by jean19

i'm planning a dsb in my tank 100cm x 60cm with 12/15cm of sand , can i include a net to stop fish or cleaning crew to go deep in it , and if yes how many cm from the surface.and which size of the holes .
merci .

Some Help for a very dum question

Posted: September 24th, 2009, 8:56pm CDT by gail_ricky

Hi Guys

Well here I come wiht the dumb questions....

The husband and I are having a disagreement about which side the protein skimmer goes of the system so some help woudl be greatly apprecaited...

When the flow of water leaves the tank shoudl it go directly into the skimmer or not? shoudl the skimmer be at the end of the filtration cycle.

Please could someone let me have a standard simple picture of the setup as I am really struggling to get my head around it.. call me blonde for now?

Thanks so much.
:(

Computer Problems

Posted: September 24th, 2009, 8:35pm CDT by lIghty

Hi Guys

Having a couple problems lately and wondering if any of you could perhaps shed some light......

Running XP

Problem 1 : When selecting to show hidden files it just doesn't stick, you select it, click OK, and it still doesn't show them, if you go back to the option, it shows "don't show...." This was fixed by "repairing" windows using the XP disc.

Problem 2 : When double clicking on "C:" in my computer it come up with the "open with" selection and not just into the exploring folder....... ? WTF. Not fixed with the repair.....

Darn skimmers!!!

Posted: September 24th, 2009, 5:39pm CDT by Annoying

Hello everybody

I got a second hand tank a few days ago that came with a Jebo 182 II skimmer. I know the make isn't good or trustworthy but just wanna know how to set it up because it continiously flows over or something. Please any setup guides it didn't came with a manual...

fish tank

Posted: September 24th, 2009, 11:33am CDT by callie

Hi all. I put up my new tank up 4 weeks ago. I have about 13kg of live rock in tank. Im using a Berlin airlift skimmer and a 1000l/hour canester filter. I interedused my first live stock after 2 weeks. 1 week later i bought another 3 fishes. All 3 of them died about 5 days later. Then i started to look for fault i relised that the skimmer does not work like it should. Can that be the cause of death and if so what is the signs to look out for.

Az - No3

Posted: September 23rd, 2009, 6:06am CDT by FransSny

Anybody seen used this product?

[www.simplifiedreefkeeping.com]

The second collecting trip for marines for the show

Posted: September 23rd, 2009, 4:46am CDT by pkc

This is the second collecting trip for aandtsociety show stock.
Just another trip to get some nice fish and inverts for the beenliegh show tanks on one of the calmest days imaginable and in the strongest current.
The current this day was extrmemly dangerous and had to be handled with a lot of care or end up in New zealand and there are no jesus lines that long!
This is how calm it was.

A nice little halichoeres chrysus.

A shy little dark cardinal.

we don't normally bother with moorish idles,but this one will be handy for the show and while Mark looked after it he has gotten attached to it.
This one was gotten from a discusting area and there are no corals or much of anything else there really,they are tougher that way and this one eats out of his hand in just few days in the tank.

This is the avergae colour of the melanopus clowns around here,its a nice nature so far,not normal for these fish,lives well with the latz, akyndinos and skunk.

These wil look great in the tanks.Now mark wants more,the colours will be mixed up in the next ones.

There were lots of blue tangs and a couple of latz,but we have some so we didn't bother.

Well known proverbs (yeah right!)

Posted: September 23rd, 2009, 3:39am CDT by chikaboo

A grade one teacher collected well known proverbs. She gave each child in her class the first half of a proverb and asked them to come up with the remainder of the proverb. It's hard to believe these were actually done by grader one kids (" 6 " year-olds), because the last one is classic!

Strike while ..... the insect is close.
Never underestimate ...... the power of ants.
Don't bite the hand that ....... looks dirty.
Better to be safe than ...... punch a grade7 boy.
If you lie down with dogs ...... you'll stink in the morning.
It's always darkest before ....... Daylight Saving Time.
You can lead a horse to water but ....... how?
No news is ....... impossible.
A miss is as good as a ...... Mr.
You can't teach an old dog new ...... maths.
Love all, trust ....... me.
The pen is mightier than the ....... pigs.
An idle mind is ......... the best way to relax.
Where there's smoke there's ....... pollution.
Happy the bride who ........ gets all the presents.
A penny saved is ........ not much.
Two's company, three's ......... the Musketeers.
Don't put off till tomorrow what you ...... put on to go to bed.
Laugh and the whole world laughs with you, cry and you ...... have to blow your nose.
There are none so blind as ....... Stevie Wonder.
Children should be seen and not ...... smacked or grounded.
If at first you don't succeed ........ get new batteries.
You get out of something only ...... what you see in the picture on the box.
When the blind leadeth the blind ....... get out of the way.
And the favourite:
Better late than pregnant!

CHINESE PROVERBS
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Virginity like bubble, one prick, all gone.
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Man who run in front of car get tyred.
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Man who run behind car get exhausted.
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Man with hand in pocket feel cocky all day.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Foolish man give wife grand piano, wise man give wife upright organ.
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Man who walk through airport turnstile sideways going to Bangkok.
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Man with one chopstick go hungry.
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Man who scratch ass should not bite fingernails.
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Man who eat many prunes get good run for money.
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Baseball is wrong: man with four balls cannot walk.
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Panties not best thing on earth! But next to best thing on earth.
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War does not determine who is right, war determine who is left.
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Wife who put husband in doghouse soon find him in cat house.
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Man who fight with wife all day get no piece at night.
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It take many nails to build crib, but one screw to fill it.
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Man who drive like hell, bound to get there.
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Man who stand on toilet is high on pot.
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Man who live in glass house should change clothes in basement.
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Man who fish in other man's well often catch crabs.
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Man who fart in church sit in own pew.
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Crowded elevator smell different to midget.
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HAmmer coral feeding

Posted: September 23rd, 2009, 1:37am CDT by sweetnsour

Hi guys I have been reading up a lot on. Feeding hammer corals as I now have one and would just like to know from those that have hammers or smillilar like frogspawn ect.... What you guys feed them ? I know that they will more than likely feed upon what ever fine foods I feed like coral frenzy but maybe there's something else that's working great for you and would like to share it?

Thanks

Boyu TL450 algae turf scrubber ??? Ideas ???

Posted: September 23rd, 2009, 1:18am CDT by sweetnsour

Hi guys so I'm thinking of adding an Algae turf scrubber to my boyu TL450 and would like some ideas

My stand has a small cabinet below that may work to house the ATS should I build a small tank to fit in it.

My question is will running 2 power heads work? One to siphon water from the compartments at the back and push the water up to the scrubber and another to push water back from the tank at the bottom back up to the tank?

I will add pc fans in the cabinet to pull air in at the bottom and another two to pull air out of the cabinet, the bulb will be a normal energy saver but only on the one side as space is quite limited.

Any and all suggestions welcome

Boyu TL 550

Posted: September 23rd, 2009, 11:46pm CDT by kukkieb

hi Im getting my Boyu 550 tomorrow + live rock :biggrin:

It is my 2nd marine tank (first one is about 250l)

Can anyone plz explain to me what I should do to make the filter more effective, I have heard that I should chuck all the stuff I get with away... then what should I put back there.:001_huh:

I am also looking for Live Sand (CaribSea) Anyone know where I can get this ASAP in Pretoria. :022:

Thanks:bouncy-blue:

The Rimless Wave Cube

Posted: September 23rd, 2009, 11:37pm CDT by Hannesco

About a month ago I visited Idol Marine to discuss my future tank with the “specialists”. At that stage the large display tank was still under construction. The next Friday I was back, just in time to see the wave tank working after the sand was added, and that was it!!!:slayer: I fall in love with the tank and decided that my tank should look like this.

I have the privilege to be the first customer who’s tank is based on the same principal as the one at Idol Marine with the build-in wavebox and C2C overflow on the same side of the tank.

My tank’s size will be 1200mm x 1500mm x 700mm, its not 100% a cube, but if you take the space for the overflow and the wavebox into account, it’s as close to a cube as “Cape town” to “Kaapstad”. It will be a rimless tank with a maximum display of 3 sides. 3 Tunze pumps inside, two for flow and the third for the wavebox. All three will be controled by a ProfiLux.

The plan is to start with fish (only next year 2010) and then at a later stage, once the tank is more mature to add corals.

That’s first enough, let me try to upload some pic’s!!!

The glass, 24mm starfire glass, oh my goodness they are heavy!!!!
This is only the four sides. You will notice that the glass on the righthand side are more darker that the one's on the lefthand-side. One of the panels is normal glass that will be used for the back of the tank.

See the diffirence in color between Starfire glass and normal glass. You cannot see the bottom of the 700mm of the normal glass if you look down. With the Starefire you can actually see the bottom.

....and the stand, specially enforced in the corners to support the movement of the waves .

...the first two sides in place

heave stufff!!!!!!

and then the last side....

....this is now where experience is handy......look at the concentration!!;)

getting shape.........

Just to give you an indication of the size

....and the location. The tank will be moved towards the window once all the major work are done.

...and thats it, for phase one!

We are waiting for the silicon to dry and in two days time the base will be added.

Thanks Adriaan!!!

Hi MASA

Posted: September 23rd, 2009, 9:53pm CDT by Hannesco

Hi all

I am Hannes and a new member of MASA.

I do have a freshwater tank, running for a year now (450l Jewel tank).........but at last, a deam is comming true!!! I gonna have my first marine tank!!!:slayer::razz::thumbup:

I will start a new thread under the "Supersized tanks"

killing aptasia

Posted: September 23rd, 2009, 7:41pm CDT by Furbz

hi guys.

i have read that aptasia can be killed by removing the problem rock and putting it directly into a salt water mix of 1.010

the sudden change in pressure causes them to die

has anyone ever tried this? and did it work??

how long would you have to keep the rocks in the water for? 2 weeks? more? less?

Bruce's "Slumville"

Posted: September 23rd, 2009, 7:25pm CDT by Slummies

Hey man.. what caan i say. i am STOKED to be getting my first marine tank tomorrow!

Its custom build with 10mm glass. my guess is that its about 90cm x 45 x 60h

coming with a stand, sump, t5's etc etc! around 8-10kg of Malaysian rock and two banded clowns

i got NO clue what i am putting in there, so PLEASE help me with choosing some rad fish. on the list must be a flame angel! down the line i would like to add corals (Chilli coral, open brain and Monti's) how soon can i add them? the tank is a well established tank, just going to move it a few km.. oh and a nennie once im more established and further down the line even a mandarin

thanks guys!

How to survive a shark attack!

Posted: September 23rd, 2009, 6:57pm CDT by chikaboo

How to survive a shark attack
1: Don't swim in the ocean.
Ninety-nine percent of all shark attacks take place in exceptionally large bodies of water also known as oceans. The way to determine if you are currently in an ocean is to taste the water, which should be salty.
2: Listen out for the music.
In the event that you are foolish enough to swim in an ocean, listen carefully for the music, as demonstrated in the marvelous documentary film Jaws. All shark attacks are preceded by the "daah-da, daah-da" chords, which will gradually become more rapid as the shark gets closer. This is due to the Doppler Effect.
3: Swim with fat people.
Try to surround yourself with more appetizing companions. If you know them well, you might even try to switch their suntan lotion with A-1 Steak Sauce. This will definitely improve your odds.
4: Don't go into the water without a knife.
This is not to defend yourself but to stab the person (a.k.a the decoy) closest to you in the case of a shark attack. Once you are sure the "decoy" is bleeding profusely.....swim for your freekin life.
And finaly.....
5: Don't panic.
In the event that a shark actually bites you, try to remain calm. This really won't help you survive, but everyone else on the beach will appreciate you not shrieking madly, as this is quite unsettling
Hope this helps.

Neo Zeo method Discussions

Posted: September 23rd, 2009, 4:40pm CDT by Tony

Hi all. Seeing as this is a relatively new product to SA, there are going to be a lot of guys out there wanting to use the system to reduce their nutrients. The product is brilliant but extremely dangerous to those seeking a quick fix to their nutrient problems.

I want to start a thread where guys can discuss the pro's and cons of this method of nutrient reduction, what should and shouldn't be used, how fast the system should be implemented and the corerct way of using the zeolite based system.

Here for starters is the neozeo method download from brightwell aquatics.

2shared - download NeoZeo Method.pdf

Stressed Eric's stress generator

Posted: September 23rd, 2009, 4:29pm CDT by Stressed Eric

Hi all, well I've been around for a while already so I guess it's time to show and tell my tank.

It's been up since March 2009, and went through an extended cycle - mostly due to incorrect readings from my test kits .... Lesson learnt, when you buy cheap, you get what you pay for .....

But using decent kits, and after feeding heavily ....

Amm - 0
Nitrate - 0
Nitrite - 0
pH - 8.2
Sal - 1024
phos - 0 (but it's there, lots of it too ....)

So far livestock is a mandarin, a breeding pair of clowns, a cleaner wrasse, and a blue starfish

Modify BOYU TL550 Lighting to be on Timers?

Posted: September 23rd, 2009, 3:20pm CDT by Nixxon

Hi Guys,

Bit of a Newbie to this whole game... I got my BOYU TL 550 about 2 weeks ago and was wondering if there is a way to do the following:

- Split up the white light from the blue lights so that I can run the white light from 09:00 to 17:00 and the blue light can run from 08:00 to say 18:00 and then switch over to the LED's for Night light?
- Would the above not give a better transition between lighting, i.e. not such a harsh change?
- I would like to put all 3 on timers so that I have a constant routine in terms of lighting, is it possible to modify the configuration to cater for this?

Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks :)

constructing FO tank

Posted: September 23rd, 2009, 2:38pm CDT by aminyassien

hi everybody,

now iam constructing a 100 g fish only tank
i have the tank 135 cm * 50 cm * 60 cm
external filter 2200 litre/h with UV light icluded
light about 12000 kv + girolux + moon light
wave maker 5000 litre/h
little dead rocks (i dont like lots of rocks)

any advice you can give me

Complete beginner

Posted: September 23rd, 2009, 2:18pm CDT by philiplouw

Hi all,
I am a complete newby to this great hobbie and I am cuurently just researching in order to know exactly what to do when I do start actually putting water in a tank!

I am a lover of the sea and of anything living in it...I spend any time I can in Mosam and much of that time either in, under or on the water!

The main reason why I am currently just researching is because I know that I will be moving houses next year and very possibly at the end of next year again as I am just starting a new job and getting settled in Johannesburg. (some advice on moving tanks will obviously be needed....if it is even possible!)

I need some help on stores, clubs, people who would be willing and able to assist me with gathering info and even sourcing equipment and fish etc. in and around Johannesburg. So any advice there will be appreciated.

I'm glad I found this site as it seems that this is where I will get some valuable info.

Happy days!!

any one know were i could get these from

Posted: September 23rd, 2009, 2:14pm CDT by Zuna

WANTED: decent sized marine tank

Posted: September 23rd, 2009, 1:53pm CDT by Slummies

Hey guys.

I am looking for someone who is in the Slummies area who is selling thier system. anything between 4-5ft with skimmer, lighting, powerheads, etc.

reason being is that i prefer to start with a system that has worked in the past.

anything from R2000-R2500neg

thanks

Bruce

Newbie with marine/reef tank

Posted: September 23rd, 2009, 1:50pm CDT by cmclellen

Hi everyone,

I've just finished making my own 300l marine tank with most items home made - tank, biological filter, sump, DSB, overflow, but haven't as yet made my protein skimmer. I've tried making a protein skimmer, but failed as it leaked :(, so eager to try it again, but I need more info as to where I could get marine goop (or the like) in Johannesburg.

Anyway, looking forward to learning loads here.

Orca 135 skimmer

Posted: September 23rd, 2009, 1:11pm CDT by Hermanus

Do anyone have this skimmer, and is it a good skimmer?

I order this skimmer. Water volume is about 650L and it is rated for 1200L.:slayer:

Law's Newton forgot

Posted: September 23rd, 2009, 12:16pm CDT by FransSny

LAW OF QUEUE:

If you change queues, the one you have left will start to move faster than the one you are in now.

LAW OF TELEPHONE:

When you dial a wrong number, you never get an engaged one.

LAW OF MECHANICAL REPAIR:

After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch.

LAW OF THE WORKSHOP:

Any tool, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner.

LAW OF THE ALIBI:

If you tell the boss you were late for work because you had a flat tyre, the next morning you will have a flat tyre.

BATH THEOREM:

When the body is immersed in water, the telephone rings.

LAW OF ENCOUNTERS:

The probability of meeting someone you know increases when you are with someone you don't want to be seen with.

LAW OF THE RESULT:

When you try to prove to someone that a machine won't work, it will!

LAW OF BIOMECHANICS:

The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach

LAW OF COFFEE:

As soon as you sit down for a cup of hot coffee, your boss will ask you to do something which will last until the coffee is cold

Vacuuming your DT

Posted: September 23rd, 2009, 12:03pm CDT by FransSny

Hi guys was pondering this while looking at my tank. If we vacuum our sand in the DT to get rid of detritus, aren't we also removing beneficial organisms

R/$ Exchange Question for Suppliers

Posted: September 23rd, 2009, 10:45am CDT by Mathewis

Well seeing that the Rand has strengthen from +- R10 to +- R7.40 and will probably go as low as R7, leads me to the following questions to all marine suppliers.(This from Jan2009 to now.)

Will we see the prices of equipment/livestock drop or not? I really have not noticed any drop in prices of equipment or livestock yet?

Is this because most suppliers are sitting with old stock from the beginning of the year. Or do the suppliers use this as a way to increase their margins? Seeing that we are already now used to the higher prices.

Could some of our sponsors please enlighten me?

Flatworm or nudi?

Posted: September 23rd, 2009, 8:27am CDT by danimal

Hi can anyone ID this for me? Found it in a rockpool at Garvies on the Bluff. Sorry I know I posted the pic on another thread, but it was in the wrong place I think!

He is in my sump at the moment, I brought him home without knowing what he was, probably a bit stupid I know! My research indicates he might be a flatworm but I can't find out if he is safe or not. He's really pretty though :)

Cheers

White hairy sponges

Posted: September 23rd, 2009, 8:25am CDT by Giepie

A few months ago I discovered white hairy sponges on on of my LR. Had a cluster of 9 on 1 rock. Didn't know what it was and posted a pic of it for the guru's to id. I was told that they are filterfeeders and a sign of good water quality. I was happy & releaved at the same time 'cos I was hearing (and reading) a lot about neusance growth in tanks. They don't get big, so I was told to enjoy them whilest I can 'cos as soon as I put in corals / nennies, I will forget about them...

My question now: Can they become a pest? It's been about 4 months after I discovered them and I'm scared... again... I think they taking over. If they find space away from my urchin, they will multiply to a point of a "white carpet"... so to speak... Behind my powerheads, on the outside of powerheads (including the little edges on the powerhead where sections meet), inside my sump, inside my boxfilter... My LR is covered by them (okay, not all my LR - The LR that I got with the system is dead. Understandable if my salinity was 1043 the day I took it over from a kid who didn't know how to take care of fish)

Happy Birthday Wayne Heathcote and zephyr

Posted: September 22nd, 2009, 7:13am CDT by chikaboo

:happybday: guys - have a great day :mbounce:and may your'll see many many more:party:

What must run from batteries? Or Genie?

Posted: September 22nd, 2009, 11:24pm CDT by RiaanP

What is the absolute minimum that needs to run when the power goes out? Do I need 3KW genie or big inverter to run the tank? On average I had power outages that last around 4 hours. The max we had was 6.

Is lights needed? Do get dark and stormy days out at sea. So I doubt if lights are that needed for that 4 hours, just open the curtains...When power do come on later maybe run the lights an hour or two later that day. Something wrong with this approach?

Heaters? How much can the temp drop in 4 hours?

Scrubber could be a problem, but just disconnect it and let it lie in the sump to prevent it drying out. I mean the algae are used to some periods of darkness anyway.

30 to 50 times water movement in the tank? Is that really needed? Or can tank and fish relax for 4 hours of calm seas?

DSB, yes there is an problem, that needs some movement. Will 50% of normal flow kill all life forms within the DSB?

Water movement in display for oxygen uptake. Well if battery driven air pump can solve this... why have strong flows for this period?

Skimmer? I do not know? Will the pollutants build up that mush if my skimmer is out of action for 4 hours?

Or do you need just some circulation between sump to display tank. Like a battery driven bilge pump?

Or did I answer myself?

R29/gb Adsl! :)

Posted: September 22nd, 2009, 8:27pm CDT by Rory

Hey Guys

Figured since most of you sit here refreshing every day I'd let you know AfriHost has dropped it's prices to R29/GB for ADSL accounts. Just signed up now, 5GB/month account for only R145! (I was using prepaid at R70/GB but figured that's so much cheaper if I waste a little it doesn't really matter)

From My ADSL Broadband News - Internet, Telecoms, Gaming and Computer News
Quote:

Originally Posted by MyBroadband Afrihost set to shake up ADSL market with R 29.00 per GB ADSL service

Local hosting company Afrihost has released the proverbial cat among the pigeons with its R 29.00 per GB ADSL offering. The company today announced that it has cut the price of its ADSL data bundles from R 57 per GB to R 29 per GB.

Afrihost’s 1 GB data bundle now costs R 29.00 per month while the company’s 2 GB, 3 GB and 5 GB ADSL data bundle pricing has been reduced to R 58, R 87 and R 145 respectively. Data top-ups have fallen to R29 per GB and their prepaid data lowered to R49 per GB.

The ADSL bandwidth is provisioned over the Internet Solutions backbone and all accounts come standard with email accounts and webmail access. The accounts are month-to-month contracts with no long term lock-ins.

“With our new offer we wanted to make as BIG a splash as possible and give the most value to our clients - so after much debating and calculating we decided to go as low as we can go,” explains Afrihost CEO Gian Visser.

Afrihost made it clear that it is a limited offer aimed at early adopters. “Remember we can't guarantee that we will offer this R29.00 deal forever - but what we can guarantee you is that if you are quick enough and signup in time then your price of R29 per GB will be locked in for whatever package you bought,” Visser said.

Existing Afrihost ADSL clients may be happy to hear that their subscription price has also been changed to R 29.00 per GB.

Dorry Pets closed for long weekend

Posted: September 22nd, 2009, 8:06pm CDT by lanzo

Hi fellow reefers:wave2:

Dorry Pets shop will be closed from tomorrow 15h00 until monday

We will be getting 32 colonies sps tomorrow(this will only be for sale on monday morning) and on monday we will be getting a BIG kenya shipment...about 200 fish:thumbup:

Fish wont be for sale until next week friday...due to the fact that we quarintine your fish...for at least 4 days before letting them go...insuring you that your fish will be eating and healty;)

Online shop will be open ill handel all purchases via email:)

Have a great national braai day thursday:peroni:

New boy on the block!

Posted: September 22nd, 2009, 3:02pm CDT by costa

Hi there! :wave2:

I have setup a new 250l marine tank a week ago.

Could someone please give me an indication of the minimum requirements, in terms of lighting, if I wish to stock hard and soft corals?

How long does the cycling process take on average?

Cheers,
Costa.

UV Sterilizer

Posted: September 22nd, 2009, 2:22pm CDT by Marlin Fischer

I would like to run a UV sterilizer on my 1300L reef aquarium.

In your opinions, which is the best brand, most effective UV sterilizer?

Also i understand that there is a difference btw a clarifier and a sterilizer?

Bulb intensity/wattage and is quart necessary?

Thanks guys...

HUGE Unique SPS shipment about to arrive

Posted: September 22nd, 2009, 2:18pm CDT by Bob the (reef)builder

Hi All,

Breaking News!
Huge SPS shipment with rarely seen special corals about to hit our shores!
On Wed. 23 September we will recieve hand picked acros,monti's,porites,seriatopora,hysterix etc.etc.

Our coral banks will look like christmas in September, full of colour,variety and exitement.
We will be open on Thursday 8:00am to 4:00pm and Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm:thumbup:

DON'T MISS OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We have coral banks full of Indonesian LPS Coral and are hoping to recieve a big, well priced Kenyan shipment.;)

Advice on new lighting

Posted: September 22nd, 2009, 1:30pm CDT by Junz

Hi Guys

I need som advice on my new Lighting system... in a nutshell i was told go forth and aquire your new lights... so this is what i have in mind, please let me know the pros and cons,

8x80W T5 - Lamp replacment every yr works out to R1500+-
2x250W MH with 4x54W T5 for actinics - not sure the price to replace

im note sure which to get.... im leaning on the T5's coz i am using them and im getting great results but if i change to MH will my results be better or worse ? im planning on keeping a Full SPS only Tank

oh and where can i get the above lights ? im looking for something decent and reliable

Thanks
Junz

New Member

Posted: September 22nd, 2009, 1:26pm CDT by Linley

Hi There

I have been a keen tropical aqurium keeper for more than ten years now, I think it is high time that I move on to a marine aqurium. The ocean has been a big part of my life as long as I can remember and my hobby's over the last twenty years reflect this so it will only make sense to bring the "Ocean" into my house.

I am planing to convert my 160Ltr tropical aqurium into a marine aquirium so I will need all the advice I can get from you.

neo's tank

Posted: September 22nd, 2009, 12:31pm CDT by neo

Hi,
I'm finally starting with my journey. Tank and stand is ordered, will go DIY on the sump.
Tank to be 1000x650x600 with rear center overflow
Sump outer dim 900x550x500

Ok so sump internal still to be decided, pls help, have drawn a pic....

Cleanup crew

Posted: September 22nd, 2009, 11:27am CDT by danimal

hi guys

wanting to get a cleanup crew in Durban. was wondering if there are any snails in the local rock pools that are not reef safe? or will they all be beneficial? also have heard that the red-legged hermits are a bit dodge. any help greatly appreciated :)

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TS2

Posted: September 22nd, 2009, 10:12am CDT by Mouse

Morning all

I got myself a new toy this weekend because I dropped and broke my TS1.

BUT........ it makes one hell of a noise, surely this can't be right?

Anyone following this phenomenon?

Posted: September 22nd, 2009, 9:28am CDT by Watermark

This is a thread on Reef Central started by Chingchai. Talk about going all out, make sure you've got a few :peroni: because there is a bit of reading.

This thread has been split in two parts.

Part 1: Reef Central Online Community - DSPS Tank From Thailand (1000 gallons+)

Part 2: Reef Central Online Community - DSPS tank from Thailand (1000 gallon+)

Enjoy

Electronic Cigarettes

Posted: September 22nd, 2009, 8:28am CDT by FransSny

Dont know if anyone is using this to try and stop smoking, but here's a bit of a warning :

Electronic cigarette smokers warned of chemical dangers
Smoke-free alternative contains carcinogens
By Rachel Shields
Sunday, 26 July 2009

Smokers using battery-powered electronic cigarettes to beat the smoking ban were warned yesterday that they are being exposed to poisonous and carcinogenic chemicals.
The e-cigarettes, which provide a smoke-free "high" by vaporising a liquid mix of nicotine, flavourings and other chemicals, were found by a scientific study to contain carcinogens and toxic chemicals such as diethylene glycol, which is found in anti-freeze.
While UK companies selling the cigarettes claim that they "contain none of the dangerous, carcinogenic toxins and chemicals that are found in standard cigarettes", the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which tested 19 varieties of electronic cigarette, warned that it was "concerned about the safety of these products and how they are marketed to the public". Despite the health fears surrounding e-cigarettes, their sale is not regulated by the Health Protection Agency or any other health body in the UK. A trading standards spokesperson said: "There is no specific regulation for electronic cigarettes, as they are not tobacco products. They are just subject to regular trading and safety laws as electrical products."
Concerns were first raised about the possible dangers of electronic cigarettes in the UK after a boom in sales linked to the introduction of the smoking ban in 2007. The FDA expressed concerns that e-cigarettes have not been submitted for evaluation or approval. While they are banned in some countries, such as Canada, e-cigarettes are available from a range of UK websites, with prices starting at about £39.99 for the cigarette, and nicotine cartridge refills available for less than £1 each. Some contain flavourings such as strawberry and caramel, which health campaigners fear may appeal to children.
"Electronic cigarettes are allowed on the marketplace without being subjected to the comprehensive testing required of medicinal products," said Deborah Arnott, director of Action on Smoking and Health (ASH). "We would recommend that anyone trying to quit should use medicinal nicotine products such as patches, gum or the inhalator, which have been tested and found to be both safe and effective, rather than electronic cigarettes."
However, anti-smoking campaigners argue that the risks posed by electronic cigarettes are still lower than those of ordinary cigarettes. "Cigarettes contain thousands of different chemicals, many of which are carcinogenic and are particularly dangerous when burnt, and kill half all long-term smokers," Ms Arnott said.

Nuturally lit Algea Scrubber

Posted: September 22nd, 2009, 8:13am CDT by FransSny

Hi guys, with my tank standing close to an external wall receiving sun for most of the day I had this "brainwave ;)"

I was thinking a long rectangular "tank" against the wall. Water from the sump will then be pumped to the top and tricle down the screen and return to the sump via gravity. No need for lighting then

Could this work ?

[FS] All Inclusive Acer Laptop for Sale!

Posted: September 21st, 2009, 7:56am CDT by Tiger

Hi,!

I got a new laptop from work so decided to sell my personal laptop for a crazy price!!

This includes the following:

Acer TravelMate 7510
External Samsung DVD Writer
Laptop Backpack Carry Bag

The only problem I ever experianced with this laptop is that sometimes the internal DVD writer does not want to write CD's. That is why I got the external samsung writer, it works like a dream!!! And much faster!

Laptop Specifications:

AMD Turion 64 Mobile Technology MK-38 (2.2 Ghz, 512KB L2 cache)
17" WXGA+ LCD
384MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 6100 TurboCache Graphics Card
80GB HDD
DVD-Super Multi double layer
2 GB DDR 2 RAM
802.11b/g wireless LAN

Laptop:

Laptop Bag:

External Samsugn DVD Writer:

[FS] reef tek skimmer ts3 insump

Posted: September 21st, 2009, 1:17am CDT by IMarine

Hi guys i got a brand new ts3 skimmer for sale never been used R2500.00

[FS] dnw 150 reef octopus skimmer

Posted: September 21st, 2009, 1:06am CDT by IMarine

Hi guys i got 2x dnw 150 reef octopus skimmers with otp2000lt pump, for sale R2300,00 each and they brand new never been used

Cleanup crew wanted

Posted: September 21st, 2009, 10:11pm CDT by danimal

Looking for some hermits and snails in the Durban area thanks

Algae eating fish - besides tangs and Lawnmower blenny

Posted: September 21st, 2009, 10:09pm CDT by ziyaadb

Hi all

I have a few spots of GHA growing in my tank. My CUC is Useless, i have never seen them eat any of the GHA. are there any fish out there that can assist in eating these few strands here and there besides tangs and a lawnmower blenny? I have a good routine of Water changes as well as zero phos and zero Nitrate

Shut Down Your Freash Water system _ I need your air pumps

Posted: September 21st, 2009, 6:25pm CDT by Neil H

hi guys

If you have shut down a freash water system and have an air pump lying around, please let me know, i am starting a marine breeding setup for clown fish and am desperate for more pumps

cheers

N

1.2m aquaruim for sale: Harrismith

Posted: September 21st, 2009, 5:23pm CDT by Hermanus

Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:

1.2m aquaruim for sale

Location:

Harrismith

Shipping or Collection only:

collection or shipment

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

Tank with stand and overflow box,sump and via aqua sk200 skimmer R3000.00
39w T5's X 4 in aluminum fitting prof made R800.00
54w T5's X 4 in aluminum fitting prof made R1800.00

Notes:

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1.2m aquaruim for sale: Harrismith

Posted: September 21st, 2009, 5:22pm CDT by Hermanus

Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:

1.2m aquaruim for sale

Location:

Harrismith

Shipping or Collection only:

collection or shipment

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

Tank with stand and overflow box,sump and via aqua sk200 skimmer R3000.00
39w T5's X 4 in alleminuim fitting prof made R800.00
54w T5's X 4 in alleminuim fitting prof made R1800.00

Notes:

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Crushed Coral Rock

Posted: September 21st, 2009, 5:13pm CDT by Pads

I'm sure that there are a few reefers out there that bought a nice sized bag of crushed coral when setting up there first marine tank but then soon came to realize that as a substrate it was an absolute detritus trap. I too an one of these poor sods with a bag of unwanted crushed coral in the store room.

My question is this. Would it not be possible to add the crushed coral to a cement mixture of sort to create one's own bio rock. Would this not fulfill the same purpose as Biorock but with the added benefit of help with the Alk and Ph buffering? And what cement would be reef safe?

Any thoughts?

Happy birthday manic

Posted: September 21st, 2009, 4:13pm CDT by chikaboo

:happybday:manic hope you had a gr8 day so far:party:

Are we killing off too much LR during a cycle.

Posted: September 21st, 2009, 2:47pm CDT by magman

Most people buy the required amount of LR, place in tank and let it cycle for 6 weeks.

say we need 100kilos in the tank,
is it not better to say start off with only 50kilos, let it cycle for 6-8 weeks, and then add 10 more kilos, for say a month, then another 10 kilos every 4 weeks till we got our 100 kilos in the tank.

I was thinking that we place it all in the tank, and how much dies in the intial cycles, which we could save if we placing in a semi established tank that has been trough all the initial cycles. Do we not loose too much beneficial bacteria in our live rock by placing it all at once, when we could save more bacteria by staggering it. I know it will take 6 months, but this is the game of reefkeeping, patience?

lifespan of livestock

Posted: September 21st, 2009, 2:07pm CDT by magman

I have a damsel that I started with 9 months ago, prior he was in someone else tank for a year, prior to that in the wild. I was just thinking that he could be pretty old for a damsel, what is the average lifespan for livestock.

I would of thought shrimps would not be that long, fish maybe 3 years, how long have you had your oldist fish, and did you have it as a pup?

hello from france !

Posted: September 21st, 2009, 1:42pm CDT by jean19

bonjour !!
i was looking about fact on DSB and i came accross your site , i found it good humoured and giving good advice . so i registered .
here in france DSB is not used a lot and people says nothing and everything about it . i think i'll learn a lot with you and i hope to be able to help you in return .
i've got more practice with snakes :)
see you on the forum
jean .

Seachem test kits

Posted: September 21st, 2009, 1:33pm CDT by lanzo

DORRY PETS NOW STOCK
SEA CHEM TEST KITS

view prices here:

Dorry Pets - Sea Chem

Hello All

Posted: September 21st, 2009, 1:13pm CDT by SKnight

Hello All,
I am new to this group and new to salt water systems. Still building my tank up as we speak
SKnight:thumbup:

one of 3 aandtsociety trips for show fish and inverts

Posted: September 21st, 2009, 12:56pm CDT by pkc

Trip one.
The weather was spot on,the vis was great,the current was as dangerous as you could possibly get!!
The ever (rare,lol ) wobby,damn things are like flies around here,flies that put holes in you.
This one was near the blue tangs and ate one before getting down to them again.
You can interact with a 16 foot tiger,fight off an 8 foot hammer head that wants your speared fish and lots of other shark encounters,but these carpet paterned nut cases,one out of ten are serious phychopaths,the things are everywhere and when they start on you they do not like to give in or scare off like you can with an actual man eater.
This is one creature that taking it to the brink of extinction would be such a loss?

Rather than get surgeons out of tanks,two more were collected for the show.Most are gone from commercial collection now from the massive amounts that were there,next year may bring in heaps,as usual!

A nice linkia for the show,there was one there cream in colour over a metre across,to big for the show,heaps of linkias out there!

Shane has got the yellow one at the moment.It will go well with this one at the show.

These apogon cyanosoma cardinals were for mark,but we will use them in the show and than he can have them.

Always a space for a bicuit star for the tanks.

Secound hand Aqua Medic Turboflotor 1000Lt

Posted: September 21st, 2009, 12:00pm CDT by gail_ricky

Hi Guys

I need some urgent help, I am a newbie and looking to find out if we shoudl look at buying a new skimmer ir if we can buy a secound hand one. the fella w are buying it from has explained how to clean it etc? in vinegar solution and then rinse. your urgent advice woudl be so greatly appreciated.

Thanks

anyone kept these?

Posted: September 21st, 2009, 11:00am CDT by Slummies

hey guys..

im a sucker for predator fish!!! i am intrigued by the Dendrochirus brachypterus. Fuzzy dwarf lionfish.

anyone here veer kept these guys? would like to lean more about them

cheers:peroni:

anemone and urchin compatable,

Posted: September 21st, 2009, 9:16am CDT by magman

I put my two small urchins back in the DT, I think they excellent cuc, but I am a bit worried about their spikes pricking the anemones.

Anyone else forsee a problem, and are they compatable?

Oyster tank

Posted: September 21st, 2009, 9:13am CDT by FransSny

Thinking of starting a live oyster tank for the fish shop but they go for almost 30 K.....

Anybody have design ideas ?

Also thinking of a live lobster tank ?

Wake up test for monday morning

Posted: September 21st, 2009, 9:11am CDT by FransSny

[www.humorsphere.com]

[FS] ReefOcto TS1

Posted: September 21st, 2009, 9:05am CDT by FransSny

Reef Octo TS1 for sale. +/- 8 Months

Awesome Marine book

Posted: September 21st, 2009, 8:00am CDT by FransSny

Actually went to buy the new Dan Brown novel....found this...awesome info & pics

Amazon.com: Dr. Burgess's Mini-Atlas of Marine Aquarium Fishes (0018214240419): Warren E. Burgess, Herbert R. Axelrod, Ray Hunziker: Books

pomy and coral beauty

Posted: September 20th, 2009, 11:13pm CDT by CashMoney

hey guys i recently went to transkei and got myself a pomy, the problem is i have a coral beauty in the tank at the moment, but coudnt let a awesome pomy go. can the 2 fish be kept in the tank together?

Habistat climate control

Posted: September 20th, 2009, 10:56pm CDT by aslam

Hi,looking for this piece of equipment.Please pm me price and availability.Thanks.

SunSun Pump with Mag holders

Posted: September 20th, 2009, 10:11pm CDT by Junz

Hi

im looking for a few 12000lts SunSun pumps with Magnet mounts
please PM if you have any

thanks

Activated carbon

Posted: September 20th, 2009, 8:39pm CDT by Jinx

Hey guys, can you guys please give me some guidelines as to how you people are using activated carbon?

I just bought Brightwell's Carbonit-P, is it a good product?

Collecting site

Posted: September 20th, 2009, 7:57pm CDT by Reggie

Hi to All and thanks for the welcome, Mike.

I love butterfly fish. Tragically I lost my entire collection a few months ago when I introduced a swop-out from a friend in Still Bay.
Anyway - I love collecting: it's fun! I've been to Durban in July (Park Rainie and The Bluff). At Park Rainie - amongst all the many other fish - we have only spotted one!!! Butterfly (Ch. Lunula - not caught!). The next day we moved on to The Bluff: lots of Butterflies but impossible to catch (we were three) in the "holes" we found in the flat rock formations.
I would like to go to Durban again later this month. Can anybody direct me to suitable collecting spot/s (easy to reach - snorkeling, only able to spend 2 days, and guaranteed with Butterflies) ?

Thanks a lot.

Sump idea please

Posted: September 20th, 2009, 7:26pm CDT by Annoying

Hello everybody

I have a problem with planning my sump for my tank. My glass can not be drilled and I don't precisely know how to make the sump then:whistling:... I know the water should preferably come from the top of the tank so I thaught of placing a pump there and a pipe and let it flow into the sump and then a pump at the end pumping it back. Any ideas about this or plans that I can find somewhere. Any other ideas welcome!

Thanx

My New Tank

Posted: September 20th, 2009, 4:14pm CDT by Qaiser

hi
Let me no wot u guyz think,built it mysef.i no its not all that but i have a strict budget.I need help on deciding which skimmer to use reefoctopus ts1 or the powerlabs both more or less
the same price.

Before

After

Husband and Wife team new to marine

Posted: September 20th, 2009, 3:49pm CDT by gail_ricky

Hi all

My husband and I have just started planning our very very first marine tank. We are so excited and have been reading all the links that I can find ont he website and everything else. we bought a book by Micheal Paletta and wow what an amazing book. it has everything from setup tips to fish behaviour etc etc.

We are looking at buying a secound hand tank from a friend that he has been keeping koi in for the post little while. The size of the tank is 1.5m X600 x600 that was originally designed to be a marine. I am wondering if there is any kind of negative risk from using a secound hand tank?

I am so excited and can't wait to start being able to run my tank and then the end goal of course in 6 months time to put in my little fishies! :)
:slayer:

Changing from centre brace to euro bracing, while full

Posted: September 20th, 2009, 3:40pm CDT by Stressed Eric

Hi Hennie, I have come across a problem and need your advice and input please. I have a pretty commercial 1.2m x 0.5 x 0.5ish 6mm tank with side euro bracing and a horrible wide brace right in the middle of the length. I have recently upgraded to halide's and have my main 250w centrally mounted at about 100mm above water level. Right above the centre brace. This brings about two problems, obviously firstly i'm getting light loss from the glass and salt build up, which is a pain, but more critically i find that this brace gets REALLY hot, and i mean really hot, i'd guess it at the better part of 70-80 degrees. This is worrying me like mad because a few splashes of 25 degree water on it and it's history, then the tank says howzit. I have 6 x 75mm bracing ready made for the conversion to euro style. Now . . . I want to try do this conversion while the tank is full to avoid having to catch livestock and stress them out. My plan is to make an external brace with I beam and essentially clamp the tank along it's length to shape while i remove the centre brace and install the euro bracing. Do you have any critique and advice on doing this modification, I'm seriously nervous but it has to be done, at the moment i'm running my halide for an hour on then off for an hour just to mitigate the thermal risks . . . Thanks in advance, Stressed Mark . . .

Please ID this Tang

Posted: September 20th, 2009, 2:54pm CDT by Junz

Hi guys

i need a quick ID on the following tang and its behavoir as well as it final size

Thanks alots

Cheers

Who can help me with ...

Posted: September 20th, 2009, 1:14pm CDT by chikaboo

Hi everyone - just thought to open thread with peoples professions so that in case we need advice on something (plumbing,electrical,medical etc...) so that we can pm a person that we regularly interact with on the forum seeking help without being embarresed on a public thread - OK doesnt guarantee an answer but seeing how much time we spend on the forum its easier to go to a thread - find someone in the game and ask for help - we dont need qualifications but if you have the know how and you can help out - why not? Think of it as a team building effort - Guys this is more advise that generally have nothing to do with our hobby but does affect the way of life - Ok here's mine - electronic security industry - alarms,intercoms,cctv.gate automation

Happy Birthday coralyle1

Posted: September 19th, 2009, 7:49am CDT by chikaboo

Happy Birthday Dude - Have a great day and may you see many many more:thumbup:

Golden horse tank

Posted: September 19th, 2009, 11:45pm CDT by Stressed Eric

Hi guys, i've just come from that fishy restaurant at the golden horse casino and saw your tank, it's simply awesome, that toadstool coral, well i think that's what it is, wow it's massive and stunning . . . Do you perhaps have frags of it available? I saw the start of some aiptasia close to the overflow that you may want to treat soon.

Rockpools...ROCK!!!

Posted: September 19th, 2009, 8:55pm CDT by Annoying

I went to Port Edward last week and like always I just had to see what can I find in the rockpools and look at this one!

It's so ugly it's beautiful:lol:

Any ID just intrested looks awesome!:thumbup:

IMAX tank

Posted: September 19th, 2009, 8:46pm CDT by Annoying

Hello everybody

Went last week to durban and went to the IMAX in gateway when I saw a huge toadstool coral (or I think it is ). I want to keep a toadstool in my tank and deffinetley wanna grow it as big as this one. Just wanna know does anybody know about requirements and how to grow it that big!

Sorry for the photo was taken with my phone. Oh and you can also see that there is clowns hosting the coral.

Macro Focus-stacking technique

Posted: September 19th, 2009, 3:08pm CDT by Reef Maniac

As most of you keen DSLR photographers would know, a photo's depth of field (DOF) becomes severely limited as one gets closer to the subject being photographed, especially when doing macro photography. After acquiring my Canon 100mm f2.8 macro lens a few weeks ago, I came to realize just how limiting the DOF can be.

This morning, while Google-surfing, I stumbled on an absolutely brilliant technique called focus stacking. This basically entails taking a series of photos of the same image, keeping everything the same, except for the point of focus. By changing the point of focus from the closest point of the image to the furthest point of the image in a number of "slices", and then combining (stacking...) the "slices" using a suitable program afterwards, one can end up having the whole macro image in focus.

Here are three photo-stacks which I've made this morning (bear in mind that I'm still learning this technique, and that the pumps were left on in the tank, so there was some unwanted subject movement which does show up in the two coral photos...):

Hennie

cool program

Posted: September 19th, 2009, 11:15am CDT by werner5

hi guys found this cool downlaodable program :thumbup: [www.infinitysoft.net]

Urgent Advice - Fish eating Flatworms

Posted: September 19th, 2009, 11:00am CDT by ml

Hi:wave2:

Just like to find out which fishes eats the red and brown flatworms

PS The bannana and 6-line isn't working:(:(

Mornè

The class of 2009

Posted: September 18th, 2009, 10:54pm CDT by Nemos Janitor

I am a proud MASA member of the class of 2009. Those members registered in 2009 please post your pic"s here. The old :1: members are curious to see us.

Me with my flotation device. :lol:

Happy Birthday Bluemarine

Posted: September 18th, 2009, 9:26pm CDT by chikaboo

Happy birthday dude - hope we not too late to wish you man but being in Hong Kong we allowed to be a bit slow motion:razz: - May you see many many more and then you can import our local SA beauties!

Dive Belt Required

Posted: September 18th, 2009, 8:47pm CDT by chikaboo

Hey guys - since my last trip snorkling I found out I need a dive belt with some weights as my "factory fitted floaters" round my mid-section didn't allow me to go down and be there awhile inspecting the reef nicely so I need to purchase one of these belts! Anyone one know where I can puchase this and going prices on them? Thanx

The Faces of MASA

Posted: September 18th, 2009, 8:42pm CDT by Russell1986

great pic dude and the human pet looks alright too;) check out the thread called "who our fish see" - mods can send this there I think!

powderblue tangs

Posted: September 18th, 2009, 7:33pm CDT by Furbz

hey mods.
i want you to start a poll on powderblue tangs.

with the following..

>ppl who have kept them alive successfully for longer than a year

>kept alive, but not for a full year

>tried to keep one, but not successfully

>tried a few times, unsuccessful in all cases

(or at least something along those lines)

the reasoning for this poll is i think these fish should be on the list of fish not to keep.
i dont think i know of 1 reefer that is keeping 1 successfully.

i recon the results are going to be pretty shocking.. and tell their own story.

My first Marine tank

Posted: September 18th, 2009, 4:29pm CDT by Dragonet

Hi All

I have been here for some time now, but have been reading and following some of the threads in the back ground and most of all I have been learning from you all.

I have also been setting up my first Marine Tank, but I am not new to the game as I have been keeping fresh water tanks for about 20 years, hence the reason for taking my time to do things right the first time.

I have attached a number of pics of my tank now that I am finnished the building.

Now all I need to do is start filling and running the tank.

Please, if you guys can see anything that I may have done incorrectly please let me know so that I can rectify it before I start the filling process.

I hope this works???

Here the Tank is finnally complete (Tank size is lenght 1500mm x width 450mm x deep 450mm) Holds around 290 L with the sump a total of around 380 L.

This is the inside of the cabinet showing the sump, that will have a deep sand bed and live rock.

My Reef Octopus Protien Skimmer all piped in with a by pass to be able to adjust the flow through the skimmer.

I have piped in a UV Filter which is conected to a 1000L/Hr Pump which returns water to the display tank, I also have a second pump returning water to the tank at a rate of 2000L/Hr which doesn't pass through the UV Filter.

You can also see the plug arrangement above the UV Filter this is done so that I can un plug and replace anything if it should go faulty in the future without having to try and get in behind the tank when it is full.

The only pump that I have in the tank is a wave maker (Resun 15000)

I have 2 x 3Ft Reef white 10000 T5 tubes and 2 x 3ft Reef blue T5 tubes I also have 2 x 4Ft Life Glo T5 Tubes and 2 x 4Ft Marine Glo T5 Tubes.

I have installed 6 blue LEDs which will come on before the main lights and go off after the main lights so that I can simulate Dusk and Dawn.

Here the lid is open to show the lights, the rest are attached the un hinged side.

I made up the control box that allows me to be able to trun onoff everthing that is in the system.

I am also looking for some live rock that doesn't cost the earth, if anyone knows where I can get please let me know.

Thanks guys for all the advise you have given in your threads that I have been following and for any future advise that you can offer.

Best regards from a wet Durban.

Indonesian stock special

Posted: September 18th, 2009, 3:46pm CDT by Bob the (reef)builder

Hi All,
This Saturday we will have a 10% discount on LPS,polyps,zoanthids and mushrooms,got some stunning sun corals and open brains.
We will also hold our ricordia florida mushrooms at R230 per mushroom.
Blue linkia starfish at R150 and our usual selection of fish and SPS.:wave2:
Keep well,look forward to seeing you all this sat.,pop in for a chat and some free advice.
Keep it Salty.:thumbup:

New addict

Posted: September 18th, 2009, 3:45pm CDT by Hein P

Hi.

My name is Hein and i live in East Londen. I have recently decided that it is time for a new hobby and decided on a Marine tank. I surely hope it is worth the effort and money.
I look forward in sharing my experiances with you all.

Have a super weekend.:thumbup:

Louw's Tank

Posted: September 18th, 2009, 3:27pm CDT by louwjvr

On Crispin's request and advice. The absolute beginning. Water still on its way. Need to buy the Live Rock. Please feel free to give advise. Where to buy & what. Let's see where this leads...

What thickness glass to use?

Posted: September 18th, 2009, 12:25pm CDT by inflames

Hi Guys and Gals,

ANy input to this question would be appreciated!:razz:...

As always we are planning out next BIGGER tank...so..

I would like 160cm x 60cm x 60 cm. I have used the glass Calculator and it recons that I use 12mm for sides and 16 mm for the base! But, due to cost. I am thinking 8mm sides and 12mm base. This gives me a safety factor of 2.1 (sides) and 2.7 (Base), not the 3.8!

My Question is this: I currently have a standard 4 foot (120cm x 45cm x 45cm) 6mm sides and 8mm Base. If I put these dimentions and thickness I get a safety factor of 2.2( for both). But I have had this tank for probably 10 years and no signs of breaking what so ever!! So the proof is in the pudding!!:yeahdude:

So if I go the cheaper option and use top bracing and base bracing, what do you guys think? I am not sure if the calculator takes bracing into account!

Any thoughts would be welcomed! Thanks:thumbup:

Berghia nudibranches for Aptasia control

Posted: September 18th, 2009, 11:31am CDT by RiaanP

Anyone?
I know they are small, apparently do not travel very well.
but they feed exclusively on aptasia.

Anybody who have it?

How to buy a salt mix ?

Posted: September 18th, 2009, 8:08am CDT by ZeroCool

Good morning everyone, my salt that I got with my nano that i bought is alsmost finished.

What brands are out there, and how do you verify if this is a good salt to use ?

I am hoping to get some feedback soon, because i need to buy within the following week or so.

:wave2:

ps : the header should have been : what to look for when you buy sea salt ...

[FS] ReefOctopus BH100

Posted: September 17th, 2009, 1:11am CDT by H0nda42

Hi, I have a BH100 I am selling, as my new tank is starting soon. I would prefer a pick-up in Durban as I don't have time to get to the PO or drop-offs.
If no Dbn offers then I will sell to anybody interested.
Skimmer in good condition. Needs std clean, and worked great in my last tank.
Available immediately.

[FS] pumps, skimmer, heaters and other stuff

Posted: September 17th, 2009, 11:49pm CDT by brettb2020

1 x king 2 1000lph with standard impeller @ R80
1 x king 3 with 2400lph standard impeller @ R100
1 x king 3A 400lph with no impleller @ R120
1 x sp 2000lph standard impeller @ R80
1 x sp 1000lph standard impeller @ R60

1 x jebo in sump skimmer @ R100 not sure what pump it comes with it but you can choose one from what i have that will fit.

2 x regent 50w heaters @ R50 each

relays, 24v coil, 300v 10A contacts with din mounts. R20 each

2 x T8 20w control gear and ends caps @ R50 both

700mm long, 300mm diameter, 5mm thick plexiglass for a massive skimmer! R120

pile of random stuff @ R80

warranty on a reef octo pump

Posted: September 17th, 2009, 10:04pm CDT by Furbz

hi guys.

got home to a house smelling of burnt plastic!!

my reef octopus pump for my TS1 skimmer had failed and was bubbling nasty gases through my tank water!

no idea why it failed. was fully submerged and was working fine 3 hours ago.
i took it apart and check the impeller. clean as a whistle and i can rotate it very easily.

now the big questions!

will the gases that this failed pump affect my water at all??
should i be worried???
i think i was lucky that i walked in when i did cos i think i just caught it as it happened.

the second is that i am now way pissed off at reef octopus.
i maintained and cleaned that pump properly and out of the blue it fails like this??
is there any warranty or guarantee i can fall back on?
my guess is that it is around a year old. will have to check up on the real age

Pendant lighting suggestions

Posted: September 17th, 2009, 8:15pm CDT by Johan van Aardt

Hi guys

i am looking for a lighting unit that has 2 t5's and one 150watt metal halide, i also dont want it to cost an arm and a leg.

if possible is there units that the t5s and the mh are on seprate power lines and

an extra bonus would be moonlights.

Does anyone know of someone that custom builds units?

My First tank

Posted: September 17th, 2009, 7:25pm CDT by BELL

Hi all new tank up and running 1week.
Specs Displaytank 1500Lx500Hx450W
sump 500lx550hx300w
450E reefteck skimmer
2x 200w heaters
105 2500l/h pump
no105s circulation pump
1x power head
uv light sterilizer
only got 2lights one blue and one white
17kg live semi cured rock
Did my first tests ph 9,kh 7,no2 0,no3 0,saliniti 25.
What do you think? :thumbup:

[FS] VW CITI GOLF 1.6 Fuel injection

Posted: September 17th, 2009, 6:45pm CDT by Leigh

One owner since new - This car belonged to our mom who passed away - its a genuine old ladies car and its from JHB - no rust.

The car is in as new condition with a full service history. 37400 KM genuine mileage.

Factory fitted alarm and immobiliser.

This is the deal of the century.

This is a steal at R 42000.00 and my best price.

Milwaukee MI412

Posted: September 17th, 2009, 6:13pm CDT by Pete

So I ordered myself the Milwaukee MI412 low range phosphate colorimeter and whooo hooo it has finaly arrived from the USA it had being lying at the post office at O R Tambo for almost two weeks and they would not let us collect it there, but thats fine as I have finaly received it. Here is a pic
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Hello all

Posted: September 17th, 2009, 3:31pm CDT by Watermark

Hi everyone, just a quick introdution, I'm Cecil, fishkeeping has been a hobby of mine for around 17 years and part of my business for the last 10 or so years.
I am based in Port Elizabeth and glad to see some familiar names around here.
My business is based on custom built aquariums and maintenance and hardware.
If you need help especially in the P.E area i'll bring around some :peroni::peroni::peroni:. :)

JHB reefing club???

Posted: September 17th, 2009, 3:28pm CDT by Neil H

Right Guys and Girls,

I dont want to upset anyone, I just want to see if there is any support of a MASA affiliated JHB based reef club??.. post on this thread if you are keen at all.:thumbup:

Cheers

Neil

OTP 2000 impeller shaft needed

Posted: September 17th, 2009, 2:41pm CDT by FransSny

Ok TS 2 was behaving weirdly, opened up the pump and the little pink shaft that hold the impeller snapped.

Does anyone keep these or have a DIY option ?

reef rock

Posted: September 17th, 2009, 2:34pm CDT by luke mac

is sand rock a good rock to build your reef with??

Underwater hotel

Posted: September 17th, 2009, 2:08pm CDT by shane

Check out this hotel in Dubai.

Great fish

Posted: September 17th, 2009, 1:53pm CDT by shane

I hope this does not get me into trouble,But such a great picture.

T5 length

Posted: September 17th, 2009, 1:22pm CDT by shane

Hi,
Does anyone have any idea what the length of the T5 80 watt tube is.
Thanks
Cheers

CO2 Scrubber

Posted: September 17th, 2009, 12:43pm CDT by FransSny

Does anyone use this ?

MCU Research

Boyu Magnet

Posted: September 17th, 2009, 12:16pm CDT by Sentari

Hi!

I'm looking for boyu wm1 magents does anyone stock them?

Diy reflectors

Posted: September 17th, 2009, 10:55am CDT by magman

I want to eventually place a mirror under my hood to reflect the lights back, currently my hood is painted white with varnish, what would be a better reflecter untill I put a mirror in? Would tinfoil work?

David Saxby's Reef

Posted: September 17th, 2009, 10:01am CDT by Russell1986

Hey guys anyone watched the uTube video on David Saxby's reef it is amazing, I wonder how much money he has spent on reefing in his life looks like in the millions to me?

Thanks to all at MASA

Posted: September 17th, 2009, 9:03am CDT by magman

I just wanted to thank all of you guys on the forum for your help and advice over the last few weeks. I have converted to a DSB, and yesterday changed over to reggies, and sorted out the powerheads positioning, it is really flowing nicely.:thumbup:

I can see now how I was sitting on a nitrate bomb with the coral chips in there. As soon as I took the coral chips off, the mess underneath was unbelievable. If I had to redo it again, I would of drained all the water out, then taken the coral chips out. It was disgusting!!!:nono:

Anyway, looking ahead, I have been given some excellent tips and advice by Madelein and her Husband Koos, a few little mods to the DSB, a bit of rockscaping, and then finished playing!!!!!!

I will reintroduce myself in another week or two with more pics now that I have finished, or should I do it after I have put a scrubber in? Did I say I was finished, here we go again, the joys of reefkeeping!!!!!

THANKS ALL THOUGH FOR BEING SO HELPFUL AND GIVING SO MUCH ADVICE, ALL OF YOU SHOULD OWN YOUR OWN LFS!!!!!!!:1::peroni::wave2:

Garlic in an anemone's diet

Posted: September 17th, 2009, 8:45am CDT by Stressed Eric

Hi brenda :) before I start with the questions, could i just give a big thankyou for the time and dedication you give to this board. I'm sure you've helped prevent many a disaster with these beautiful animals :)

On the subject of additives for nennie's, I think it's generally accepted that trace amounts of garlic in fish diets aid in digestion, acceptance of food and general wellbeing. Would this apply to anemone's and if so, what quantities are considered safe and are there any dangers to this ?

[FS] 2m Fish Tank

Posted: September 17th, 2009, 8:16am CDT by Zookeeper

Tank 2mx600mmx700mm ,plus 50mm square tube stand.Nice black cabinet.Tank is drilled with 3 x38 mm holes.Have a look at my avitar as I have no photo available.

SPS freak show!

Posted: September 16th, 2009, 11:37pm CDT by viper357

Check out this monster SPS tank --> Reefitalia Magazine - Il periodico online di acquariofilia marina - Pomacanthus Navarcus

p.s. Check out his parameters, in particular the low pH and Kh.

Renannchen's new tank

Posted: September 16th, 2009, 9:57pm CDT by Renannchen

Hey guys this is my new system got it today all the way from JHB.

Tank: 76 x 40 x 46 Aqua H2O
Skimmer: Reeftek TS1
Heater: 300w Fluval
Sump: Still going to build a new one
Return pump: 3500 OtP
Flow: 2x Seio M620 2400lph
Lights: 3x 39w T5 Dazs light fitting
2x 24w T5 Hopar light fitting

RO water storage

Posted: September 16th, 2009, 8:12pm CDT by butcherman

Hi guys, I was wondering what is the best way for storing RO water?
Dose it need to be heated?
Should there be flow in the container?
How long can one store the water for?
I have got a 100l plastic barrel will this do?

Son went mad

Posted: September 16th, 2009, 7:44pm CDT by gawarncke

My son through in about 500ml of Strawberry milkshake into my sump!

Any advice please. I am seriously stressing out here

PIc's from Ocean world In HONK KONG

Posted: September 16th, 2009, 7:36pm CDT by mike Bushie

I resonantly had the privilege of representing my varsity at a conference in New Zealand. We stopped over in Hong Kong for 4 days before. During one of the days i went to the ocean park and took a couple of pic's. enjoy chaps.

Flood lights used as MH for DT?

Posted: September 16th, 2009, 5:14pm CDT by Pugsly

Hi all,

Just wondering - can a person buy a flood light from say builders to use in ones DT? If you get the correct globes from a LFS?

If not, why can't you?

PTA RC First get together

Posted: September 16th, 2009, 3:42pm CDT by FransSny

Hi Guys,

With the 24 th being public holiday , I guess some would like to spend time with there families so I am suggesting the following dates for your consideration 26 / 9 / 9 , 3 / 10 / 09 , or 10 / 10 / 09.

My feeling is that we should maybe decide on a fixed date / weekend...makes it easy for everybody to plan (and something after payday :P0

Please let me have your info

[FS] [FS] possible 400W MH and gear for sale

Posted: September 16th, 2009, 3:39pm CDT by sweetnsour

Hi Guys

ive got the following for sale
2x 400w MH square reflectors
1x 400w balast, ignitor and cap
1x 400w MH 14000k globe.

R1000 neg takes it all.

Lights for a 140l reef

Posted: September 16th, 2009, 2:27pm CDT by Renannchen

Ok, now that i know what im going to use for flow... I want to knw what lights do i need? I have a 4 x 39w t5 light unit that im goin to use would that be enough or do i need more, was thinking of 2 x 12000k and 2x 20000k for the unit and 2 x led blue downlighters for moonlights, i want some sps, lps and softies in the system.

Parasite/Fungas On CLown

Posted: September 16th, 2009, 2:21pm CDT by Prodigy

Hey guys there is a white fungas/parasitegrowing on my male clowns chin
My Tets
NO2 - 0
NO3 - 2
SG - 1.026
Alk - 7.4
CAL - 410
Temp - 26c
Here is the pic of the Little guy he was alittke camera shy today so pic not good. He is eating very well! What is this thing firstly and then what can be done to get rid of it or will it just die off???? Any and all help much appreciated

Please any help guys shot!!!

Anemone Splitting

Posted: September 16th, 2009, 12:59pm CDT by regis

HERE IS THE LINK TO A VIDEO OF AN ANEMONE SPLITTING

Monterey Bay Aquarium: Aggregating Anemone Reproduction Video

Metal Halide Lighting

Posted: September 16th, 2009, 12:50pm CDT by shane

Hi,
I have often wondered and ask many people about this lighting issue so I thought to open it up to the people. In a typical lighting canopy, I am not concerned yet about types of corals if the first canopy has 3 150 watt metal halides plus 4 T5 and the second has 2 250 watt metal halides and 4 T5. Both canopies have the same output. The question I would like to know is which of the two canopies will use less electricity? Is it cheaper to run 3 150 watts or 2 250 watts. Does it also depend on the size of the tank, lets say a standard 2 metre tank. Do you get better light distrubition with 3 lights or just the 2?
Cheers

Positioning power heads

Posted: September 16th, 2009, 12:09pm CDT by magman

I have changed my substrate now to reggies play sand. I put the old coral chips in netting and placed the nets on the play sand to help seed.

Any suggestions though on setting the power heads, so that it does not blow the substrate into one corner?

I did have play sand in my old tank and purposely went to coral chips because of the play sand being blown all around.

I presume the power heads would all have to point upwards?

Lighting Units

Posted: September 16th, 2009, 10:43am CDT by justinM

Hi guys, im all for diy and heres my latest prodject. the commercially available lighting units are ridiculasly priced so im going to build my own. what i want to ask is there anything that you would like to see on a suspended lighting unit that the commercially available ones dont have?

Happy Birthday Guru wannabe

Posted: September 15th, 2009, 7:21am CDT by chikaboo

:happybday: Guru wannabe - have a great day and may you have many many more:party:

6 weeks running

Posted: September 15th, 2009, 1:16am CDT by marinenoob

Hi Guys,

My tank has been up and running six weeks now and am loving it. I have added a Damsel a yellow ras and two clowns. let me know what you guys think thus far.

September 2009 meeting

Posted: September 15th, 2009, 12:02am CDT by Mekaeel

Hey guys!
Our September meeting will be held on the 01/10/09 18:30 for 19:00 at the UKZN dive club.
See you guys there :)
PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE!

Urgent Help - potters has milky eyes

Posted: September 15th, 2009, 11:48pm CDT by Dale6

guys my potters has milky eyes ,heard its a bacterial infection.how do i treat it ?

What flow for a 140l reef?

Posted: September 15th, 2009, 11:23pm CDT by Renannchen

Just want to know, what would be the best flow for a 140l reef tank, want to have some sps and lps and softies.. the whole system is 175l's with the sump, its the same system as Gawiedj just with a sump.
Want to get the best posible flow for this system?

Just something to think about

Posted: September 15th, 2009, 11:11pm CDT by Renannchen

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Were can I get these???

Posted: September 15th, 2009, 10:48pm CDT by Renannchen

Black longnose Tang

Gem Tang

Ecma Reborn!!!!

Posted: September 15th, 2009, 9:20pm CDT by Prodigy

ECMA Introduction

Howsit to all the guys in the Eastern Cape a couple of guys and I have decided to reborn the ECMA, committee members are as follows: Grant Buckley Chairman
Daniel Benkenstein Vice Chairman
Mike LotZ Secretary
Mark Kunhardt Treasurer
Mike Grigoratos
Dave van der Poel
Dale Moolman
The aim and point of this association is to help fellow reefers understand the hobby better and our committee members are taking this very seriously and we intend to make a difference!!!!! For one when I first started I made some stupid mistakes but after been taken under Mikes (Phat) wing and then under Daves I am moving in the right direction!!!!

We have had two committee meetings held in Beacon Bay and the following was discussed....firstly we made sure everyone knows what their responsibilities are in the committee and then moved on to ideas for our first proper meeting. We are very fortunate to be allowed to use the aquariums conference room, we are hoping to start off with a guest speaker Mr. Nail Vine who will talk to us on the basics of reef keeping (this may sound boring and some might say we know this but I say lets get together and give our ideas and opinions and share with everyone else what we have learnt and know). This will be followed by cleaning and re doing our aquariums tanks this is a possibility at the moment but defiantly something we want to help out with! We are wanting on Dave to finalise a date but this meeting will happen in the month of October!!!!
Before all this happens we are wanting to organise a little get together at Pampered Pets or Finny Flipper where hopefully Mike and Shaun will sell some products at some discounted prices (oh yes!!!! And we have a little braai or something.
There has been many tank tours and at the moment we are seeing the same beautiful tanks so what we have decided to do is to have an upside down tank tour get some experienced reefers that really know what they talking about and get them visit other reefers tanks and help them out, give advice and ideas, by doing this we are hopefully going to get new guys on the tank tours so that we not seeing the same tanks over and over again(though that is not a good thing because no one can get enough the beautys we have in the EC)

We are also wanting to get the newbies more educated in the hobby and by doing this, one like myself can ask for my tank to be looked at and then the Gurus of the hobby will be invited to the house of the newbie and will help the guy/gal out and give their opinions and advice. By doing this we are helping out of fellow reefers.
What a lot of people dont realise is that some people are not on the forums and do not have access to the wonderfully information, help and advice we are so luckily to have!
We intend to help these people and make their hobby even more enjoyable!!!!
If there is any info that you might need please dont hestitate to PM me or any of the other commitee members!!!
:yeahdude:

Auto topup needed before hols

Posted: September 15th, 2009, 8:45pm CDT by Furbz

hey guys, the wiring on my auto top up unit failed today in a spectacular bang!!
with this i think my float switch and pump has been fried.

anyone got a auto top up unit that they are willing to part with??
or a 240V float switch?

either is good, i can build my own unit easy enough.
but i am struggling to find parts here in pta..

What car can beat this

Posted: September 15th, 2009, 8:42pm CDT by FransSny

Guys my son asked me what was the fastest animal on earth. Knew the answer but a 7 year old only believes what he sees , came across this. Quite cool

[www.youtube.com]

Bubble on regal tang`s eye

Posted: September 15th, 2009, 8:28pm CDT by paul bloem

Hi guys

yesterday I saw a white spot above my regal tang`s one eye, thought it is white spot, but today when I arrived at home I saw it has a bubble like over that eye or the eye that poped out. It is difficult to see because he keeps on hiding. does any one one know what it could be?

[FS] Frags from Scooby

Posted: September 15th, 2009, 8:22pm CDT by SCOOBY

I have got frags for sale.From R 250 to R 450.Big or small...I need space in my tanks.On the ACRO MILL I have big ones.And I do ship on your acc.

[FS] Frags from Scooby

Posted: September 15th, 2009, 8:22pm CDT by SCOOBY

I have got frags for sale.From R 250 to R 450.Big or small...I need space in my tanks.On the ACRO MILL I have big ones.And I do ship on your acc.

oodi medik coral

Posted: September 15th, 2009, 6:17pm CDT by Furbz

hey guys, was at the store 2day and saw some medication that is invertebrate safe..
anyone had any experience with this product?

is it coral safe??

lighting help

Posted: September 15th, 2009, 5:37pm CDT by hassen

hello there, i am fairly new to the marine hoby and at present studying the differant options regarding lighting, I have the option of having only 4 x 54 T5 lights or 2 x 54 w T5 and 2 x 125watt MH, which will be better for me in the long term, im planning on starting out with fish only with LR, then adding some LPS then later on SPS and anemones, note that the height from lights to bottom of tank will be about 70cm.

Niel has helped me alot so far and if you on Niel Thank you very much, just want to get views from other reefers as well

Free playsand

Posted: September 15th, 2009, 5:26pm CDT by FransSny

Hi Guys I have about 35 kg second hand regiees playsand left over from my old DT after the move. Just needs a wash again.

Anybody want to take it off my hands ...for FREE

Reflectors in East London

Posted: September 15th, 2009, 5:07pm CDT by Thommo

Hi All,
Any idea where one can get reflectors in E.L?

Serious Problem - algae problem

Posted: September 15th, 2009, 12:55pm CDT by smartegoutte

I'm in need of urgent advice. I have a green slimey hair algae that is taking over my tank. It has been in the tank for a while but has really accelerated in growth in the last week or so.

I have tried Kalk wasser dossing. I have tried changing carbon in my mechanical filter. i have tried dropping water temps to 25 deg C.

Today i turned my 2off 150w MH off completely and i'm now only running 4 off T5 lamps two blue and two white. i also reduced the lights on my 2 off 4ft sumps which are home to substantial live rock (approx 90kg) and a large SDB.

My tank is 1450L x600W x 900 D

It's been suggested to me that the only way to get rid of it is to remove rock and scrub off the offending algae. I'm obviously reluctent to do this and was wondering if there aree ant other possible solutions?

Directional flow

Posted: September 15th, 2009, 10:51am CDT by vis

do you think directional flow works better than Luminar/random and why ?

Inflames first tank!

Posted: September 15th, 2009, 10:45am CDT by inflames

Hi Guys and Gals,

Its been almost a year since I started my tank.. will try and post pictures right from the beginning and let you know what was going on and how I have arrived at what I have today! Still need to do ALLOT!!! So here are some shots to start! Any advise and contructive critism welcomed:razz::lol::whistling::thumbup:!!

The Guppy tank!

Stupid Comments / Advise from LFS

Posted: September 15th, 2009, 9:53am CDT by lIghty

Hi All

After hearing comments from other people I thought I would start this thread not to bash the LFS (No need to mention names guys - as if they read this they know who they are), but rather to highlight some of the poor advice/comments that LFS have given, not to say that all LFS are poor!

2 comments I've heard:

"Yellow Tangs are known to love eating corals" :whistling:

Advice given to a lady when buying a new SW tank. "just fill with your hose pipe, add a cap full of dechlorinator(SP?), and add the salt, add the Bio rock, and next weekend you can come and get a bunch of fish." This was only like a 150-200 litre tank.:censored:

So what bad comments have you heard? BUT LEASE DON'T MENTION NAMES, THIS IS NOT A MUD SLINGING THREAD!:nono:

New Member

Posted: September 15th, 2009, 9:22am CDT by Asti

Hello Everybody

My husband, Tom, and I have just purchased a marine tank, arriving on Thursday, and are very excited about this new venture.

We have both always wanted one but obviously have a lot to learn.

We are looking forward to the challenges - and to interacting with all of you.

Have a wonderful day

Tom and Asti

Red Sea Coral Pro Salt

Posted: September 15th, 2009, 8:52am CDT by martinhal

Has anyone used this salt ? How does it compare to D+D O2 and TM salt ?

IT Security

Posted: September 15th, 2009, 8:15am CDT by FransSny

Any body out there in IT security / storage solutions sales ?

Happy Birthday Furbz

Posted: September 14th, 2009, 7:25am CDT by chikaboo

:happybday: dude - Have a great day - May you see many many more - :party:

Electric green anemone

Posted: September 14th, 2009, 11:54pm CDT by Zenith

Hi all

I have a Electric green anemone and it does not look to good .

It does not want to open and its mouth looks like it is open widely anyone know whats on

I have it in my tank for about a week or so now..

[FS] Acer Aspire Laptop for sale

Posted: September 14th, 2009, 6:37pm CDT by Tony

Hi All

I have an Acer Aspire notebook for sale. The specs are as follows:

Aspire 3054WXCi
Mobile AMD Sempron 3500= (1.8 GHz, 512L2 Cache)
14.1" WXGA LCD screen
ATI Radeon Xpress 1100
80GB hard drive
DVD/CD-RW combo
1500MB DDR 2

It has windows XP with full office. The machine is about two years old. The battery needs to be refilled.

Shot

Tony

Jebo Nano for sale: Johannesburg Honeydew

Posted: September 14th, 2009, 6:19pm CDT by Tony

Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:

Jebo Nano for sale

Location:

Johannesburg Honeydew

Shipping or Collection only:

Collection only

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

Hi All

I was given a JBJ 25g nano from my father in law who is too old to maintain it. It hold about 100 litres and has a 36 watt PC tube and a whole lot of corals including dendronepthya, branching hammer, clove polyps, orange sponge, sun corals, cabbage coral (large), bubble coral and some pink zoanthids. It has about 15kg of live rock and the system has been running for three years.

I'm asking for R2500-00 non negotiable for the whole system. I will give the two sun corals away to a good home as I don't have time to really dedicate to them.

Here's a pic of the system

Notes:

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Moving Livestock over to Bigger tank

Posted: September 14th, 2009, 6:04pm CDT by Kunhardt

I have read old posts by members who have moved livestock straight across from their old systems to their new ones without problems. I will be needing to do the same once my new tank is completed since I will be using 90% of the rock from my old system plus I will be needing most of the important equipment such as return pumps to get it going.

Do you think there is going to be a problem moving my livestock from a 200L system to the new 600L one? I was told by my LFS that in theory there is enough bacteria in my current system to sustain my current livestock therefore there if I move my rocks, 50% of my water and my substrate across to the new tank it should sustain them there without problems. This does make sense to me, but I am still worried about ammonia spikes etc from having to add new rocks, new substrate, new DSB and from the old stuff as well having being moved.

I plan on using some Stability and Bio Digest to help with the process, however will this not cause problems down the line?

Any help or suggestions will be appreciated.

[FS] paintball gun complete kit

Posted: September 14th, 2009, 5:10pm CDT by gaz19

spyder vs1- excellent condition. still have the box.
have all the spare for the gun. charger, allen keys, screws, o-rings, ball detents.
20co2-pure energy.
vents helix thermal lense mask- no fogging ever again!
spyder gravity feed hopper.

the vs1 is an electronic marker rated at 20bps. it has different modes of fire:
semi auto eyes on
semi eys off
3 burst eyes on
3 burst eyes off
the eyes work great! for those that dont know, eyes will only allow the gun to shoot when a ball in in the barrel, this prevents any chops. realy great starter marker.
fires 0.69 cal paintballs, aswell as 0.69 pepper balls or re-balls.

can email more photos if you want.

reason for selling, upgrading:whistling:

[FS] Camera's for sale DSLR

Posted: September 14th, 2009, 5:00pm CDT by jaquesdp08

I have 2 camera's for sale..

Canon 350D without lens R 3650

Olympus E-510 with 18-42mm lens R 3700

thanks alot..

First Post for an old member

Posted: September 14th, 2009, 4:01pm CDT by Thommo

Hi All,
I joined up some time ago but have been a bit slack with posts. I dedcided now was as good a time as any. My set up is a little unorthodox as I rum my systemoff a cannister. It would be great to get some feedback on this as most of you have sumps. My set up is as follows:

Tank is 1500x590x700
Filtration is a Via Aqua 750 cannister with Bio balls,live rock & carbon
Water flow internally is through 2 x Seio flow pumps and 1 x Sun Sun vibration pump
2 x heaters. Temp around 22 to 24 degrees
Lighting is 3 x powerglo fluorescents and 2 x actinic blue T5's
Skimming is a macro Aqua skimmer which is attached externally to the wall next to the tank. Had to gippo a bit with this one.
Substrate is aragonite
Water parameters I am unsure of because I don't test. If it looks OK and everyone inside seems happy then I assume my water is cool. I do a water change every 2 to 3 weeks and top up with bottled mineral water from the supermarket.

Here are a few snaps.

Sea Horses?

Posted: September 14th, 2009, 3:19pm CDT by deang

Hi,
Anyone know where I can buy Sea Horses in Jhb region?
Any idea of costs?
Cheers
Dean

[FS] Tunze 6101 & 6202 & 7095 Multicontroller

Posted: September 14th, 2009, 2:59pm CDT by Mathewis

1 x Tunze 6101 12000lph Flow Pump
1 x Tunze 6201 20000lph Flow Pump
1 x 7095 Controller still in box to controll up to 8 pumps with a Y adapter.

[FS] Sfigoli Infinity Italian Light 2 x 400W 4 x T5 Pendant-New

Posted: September 14th, 2009, 2:51pm CDT by Mathewis

I have a brand new Sfigoli Infinity Italian Light Pendant for sale.

The unit is 1,2m. It has 2 400w SE MH's & 4 T5's.

The unit cost over R20k to import or $2700 new.

These units are Top of the range.

Paint

Posted: September 14th, 2009, 2:45pm CDT by Neil H

So if for some doff reson i wanted to paint something that would go inside a reef tank, what type of paint should i use. i.e. whaat type of paint will not leach chemicals if exposed to the marine water over a long period of time ?

Expert Advice Needed

Posted: September 14th, 2009, 2:06pm CDT by Dizi

Hi Guys

I need your expert advice on the attached pictures. Can you guys perhaps tell me if it will be possible to convert "this" section into a marine tank or is this section (1800 L x 2000 H x 1200 W) to big in terms of the glass thickness that will be required?

RO unit by AquaMarine

Posted: September 14th, 2009, 12:52pm CDT by SchyffS

Hi, has anyone in the Cape area purchased one of these units.

http://www.aquamarinewater.co.za/rev...age=1&zoom=100

Dallas's 4ft LPS & Softies Reef

Posted: September 14th, 2009, 10:50am CDT by dallasg

Howdy!

well now that i stopped moving and renovating, after 7 months i can get my tank up and running again.
I am going to shutdown my 2 nano's and rebuild those and use the stock for my new 4ft.

the basics:

1200x450x450 DT, with single corner overlfow, water at 430, so a volume of 227L.
I have 2 sumps for it
one is 1000 x 400 x 600, with 3 chambers, the first is the mechanical, the second is a dsb which is 80cm x 40cm with a LR stand above, the 3rd chamber has about 2kgs of zeolite for bacteria growth, and then it overflows to the next sump. The other is 1100 x 400 x 600, with 4 chambers, the first will have my ts2 and chemical filters, then another LR chamber, a small dsb and finally the return to the tank.

I have turned a sand filter into a carbon reactor.
I have also created a 100L cryptic zone filter to add more bio-diversity.

my return is life tech 3000L pump, with 5 sunsun 5000Lph for the DT. I have created a closed loop LR stand as well, and going to have about 5-8cm of gravel in my tank.

for lighting i have homemade light unit, 20k mh 150w and 2 t5's 30w, with 2 mh 150 10k as well, plus 4 t8's 30w.

for the sump and ATS i have ordered 4 mh 35w 3000k :thumbup:

thats it for now

New Guy

Posted: September 14th, 2009, 9:14am CDT by vis

Ghello, guys and girls.

As i was instructed to introduce myself in this thread, here goes.....Hello :)!

New member from HongKong

Posted: September 13th, 2009, 4:36am CDT by Bluemarine

Hello,

I am new member from HK.

I hope to make friend from S.A..

I buy a lot of fishes from S.A. air transport back to HK.

Welcome contact us;

Best regards,

Alex Kwok

sports at a serious level

Posted: September 13th, 2009, 11:12pm CDT by Furbz

hey guys,
i was wondering if anyone competed in any sport at high level?

for instance,
i used to compete at a very high level in cycling until studies tied me down.
i still plan on getting back into a competitive level of the sport as currently i am only doing it for fun.
just cant find enough time to get the hours in...

Hi all i'm new here is a picture of my tank

Posted: September 13th, 2009, 9:32pm CDT by Russell1986

Hi all

My Name is Russell i have recently brought a reef tank, it has been running for about two years or so i was told. I came across this forum while searching for more information and it seemed a good place to start. Here are a few pictures of my tank i was wondering if anyone could help me identify the corals, i already know the names of the fish well sort of. Also if there is anything that needs to be changed inside my tank i would greatly appreciate the addvice.

I am doing water changes every two weeks and the temperature is stable at 27o and the salinity is around 1.024. The Tank Measures 100cm X 45cm X 50cm and has 225litres of water.

Lighting i'm not sure but they look like flurecent tubes and there are three and one is blue.

The guy who delivered the tanks said the names of the fishes were:
If they ear wrong can you give me the proper names and also it would be great to have the scientific names?

False Gramma X 2
Jumping bean
Bananna Wrass
Zebra Sailfin Tang
Goldie X 2
Yellow tail Blue Damsel
Coral Beauty
Convince Bleanie
Clown fish X 2

Cleaner shrimp X 2
red starfish

My Tank

just something interesting

Posted: September 13th, 2009, 9:16pm CDT by Renannchen

Zoanthids or colonial anemones
Order Zoanthidea
updated Oct 08

Where seen? These tiny but tough flower-like animals often carpet rocky and rubbly areas. Some are adapted be regularly exposed to the air at low tide. These animals are often the first to settle on any vacated space in a reef.

What are zoanthids? Zoanthids belong to the same Class Anthozoa as sea anemones. But while sea anemones belong to Order Actiniaria, zoanthids belong to a different Order Zoanthidea. Zoanthid taxonomy is undergoing some review so the number of known zoanthids species range from 200 to 60 depending on how the species are defined.

Features: Zoanthids look like tiny sea anemones. But while sea anemones are solitary polyps, most zoanthids live in colonies like corals do. But zoanthids don't produce a hard skeleton like the hard coral colonies. Instead, their tissues are leathery and composed partly of chitin (the same substance that insect exoskeletons are made of).

The typical polyp has a cylindrical body column, topped by a smooth, flat oral disk that is edged by short tentacles, usually in two rows close to one another. The oral disk is often in a contrasting, bright colour from the usually brown or drab tentacles. When exposed at low tide, however, the animal retracts its tentacles into its body column and then looks like a strange blob of jelly.

Zoanthids may have three different living arrangements. Each zoanthid polyp may be solitary but located near one another. These polyps are large with thick, fleshy polyps on tall columns. Or the zoanthid polyps are joined to one another by stolons (tube-like structures that spread across the ground like a root or runner). Or the zoanthid polyps may be embedded in a common mat of tissue. The tissue may be strengthened by incorporating sand. The colony may form mats on the sand or encrust rocky areas.

The shape of the same zoanthid species may vary depending on where they are found. Those inhabiting areas with strong waves tend to be short and hug the surface. Others found in deeper, calmer waters are taller, with longer tentacles.

Sometimes confused with sponges, ascidians and other blob-like animals. Here's more on how to tell apart blob-like animals. They are also sometimes confused with sea anemones. Here's more on how to tell apart animals with a ring of smooth tentacles. The various zoanthid species are also sometimes confused with one another. Here's more on how to tell apart some zoanthids.

Toxic flowers: Some zoanthids contain powerful toxins to protect themselves against predators. The most toxic marine poison, palytoxin, was discovered in a zoanthid. Minute quantities of palytoxin can paralyse and even kill. So don't handle zoanthids with open wounds on your hand or touch your mouth or eyes after handling them. It is believed that the toxins are not produced by the animal but by bacteria that live in symbiosis with the polyps. However, some animals have adapted to the poison and even eat zoanthids. These include the Common hairy crab, Filefishes and nudibranchs.

What do they eat? Most zoanthids feed on plankton, some also feed on finer particles. Many harbour zooxanthellae (symbiotic algae) inside their bodies. These carry out photosynthesis and may contribute nutrients to the host polyp.

Zoanthid babies: Zoanthids generally reproduce asexually: new polyps bud to enlarge the colony. However, they also reproduce sexually. The polyps may produce sperm or eggs, but usually only either one at a time. Eggs and sperm are released synchronously for external fertilization, in mass spawning similiar to that practiced by hard corals.

Human uses: Palytoxin, the poison extracted from a zoanthid, has been used to better understand how our body works and may provide better treatment of hypertension, heart disease and other disorders. Zoanthids are also a popular item in the live aquarium trade, although their toxins make them dangerous to handle.

Status and threats: Zoanthids are not listed among the threatened animals of Singapore. However, like other creatures of the intertidal zone, they are affected by human activities such as reclamation and pollution. Trampling by careless visitors, and overcollection also have an impact on local populations.

Have any of these??

Posted: September 13th, 2009, 9:13pm CDT by Renannchen

haha

New member here

Posted: September 13th, 2009, 9:01pm CDT by louwjvr

Hi Guys.

Since my first visit to a marine aquarium I've always wanted my own. I've finally met people who assited me with the basic equipment, advice and discovered MASA on the web. Looking forward to the journey...

Oh yes... gr8 site.

Louw.

shrooms are in season :)

Posted: September 13th, 2009, 8:39pm CDT by crispin

its hitting autum here in norway and i took my 100mm out into the forest when i went for a walk this afternoon. I counted an incredible 24 different varieties of mushroom, many of which are eddible although i'm not taking a chance this year untill i know for sure!

but they were great subjects to get with my 100mm macro lense so i thought i would post a few shots here.

Marine ponds

Posted: September 13th, 2009, 7:28pm CDT by frankie fish

This is a new project that i want to start, at home i have a pond,outside,it's about 2m*1.5 and is about 900cm deep. if it is worthwile,and possible,i am looking to expand the pond size to 3m*2m*1m(depth will vary from deep to shallow to a small "beach" area. this is my plan
- I rebuild the walls,plaster it and paint it with a suitable rubberising agent
- I dig a suitable hole for a overflow,which will lead to the filter
- Dig another hole for a "wave" effect, a rotating arm with a piston like motion
that will suck, and flush water back into the pond to create that " motion of the
ocean"
- Add a suitable substrate, coastal sand for example
- Build a rocky formation,some overhangs and nice spots for corals
- Add RO water,salt and LR,and leave it to cycle
My main concerns are rapid water evaporations,causing continious fluctuations in the parameters, but to balance it out i'm planning to connect the RO unit permanently,and let it work like a flushbowl. Then heating the water,will the winter have a negative effect, and will a decent chiller help?
I really need some good help and advice before i start the project, but will it be possible to achieve it here in Gauteng?

pilky

Posted: September 13th, 2009, 7:12pm CDT by PILKY

Thanks for your email concerning my partner pilky im sorry to tell you but he passed away in june thanks to you all for welcoming him to your site:(

Iodine in helping anemone's establish in a tank

Posted: September 13th, 2009, 5:20pm CDT by Stressed Eric

Hi Brenda, could i get your thoughts on the use of iodine to help newly introduced anemone's colour up. Often one hears of them stressing with the move and loss of colour leading to panic stations, possibly this with target feeding may raise the mortality ratio ?

Can you mix carbon and phos remover?

Posted: September 13th, 2009, 4:34pm CDT by Tobes

Just a quick one to all the chemical gurus.

Can you mix Maxi-zorb carbon and Extrax Phos in the same container to run tank water through?

Or will it cause some kind of chemical reaction when they touch?

Or do they have to be in their own bag (stocking) seperate, but in the same container or seperate containers?
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Seachem Reef Plus

Posted: September 13th, 2009, 4:07pm CDT by 459b

Does this stuff make a difference?
After i add it my skimmer goes crazy, so im not sure if it has any benefits.

[FS] Large healthy chrispa anemone for sale

Posted: September 13th, 2009, 3:29pm CDT by Furbz

hey guys,
i am selling this beautiful chrispa anemone on behalf of my brother.
he is huge! a little smaller than a dinner plate when fully open!

he also has an awesome metallic green shimmer to him.

reason for selling:
he is just to large for my brothers nano now.

here is a picture of him a while back...
i dont have an up to date picture of him, but i can tell you he is now twice that size and in great health. very sticky. and eating full silversides!

Megapixel reduction in DSLR

Posted: September 13th, 2009, 3:02pm CDT by viper357

I've been reading the manual on my camera and it says that when you zoom in to max, which is 18x on mine, that the megapixels drop from 10mp down to 3mp. Is this the same with DSLR camera's and zoom lenses or does it only apply to the compact camera's?

Storing NSW

Posted: September 13th, 2009, 1:13pm CDT by magman

How long can you keep nsw for, keeping it cool and in the shade, I collect 500ls at a time, and then change 100 every week, usually use it in a month, could you keep it longer than that though?

Substrate Dilema,

Posted: September 13th, 2009, 12:43pm CDT by magman

I currently have the coral chips as my substrate, but as I have learnt on here that it is not that good at all.

So I should obviously change, I was looking at maybe going reggies route as it will be much cheaper, argonite would be too expensive, as I would probably need 50kgs.

I did previously have reggies in my 4ft tank, but the problem was that the power heads had to blow upwards because the reggies was too fine and made the water too milky. I will obviously have to fiddle to get it right if I go the reggies route.

Also, 4 weeks ago I converted my sump to a DSB, and since my parameters are up the wall (this is why I am begginnig to get reluctant to change even the substrate now), I also can't test, because the maid misunderstood me and threw a brand new test kit, nori, all my flakes etc away when I asked her to clean up everywhere where it was wet. one goldie has a bad sore on the base of the tail, the one jumping bean has a bad sore just under the gill, and I see the Iridis wrasse has behind the gill. I presume this is only a result of the parameters. I actually felt like throwing the towel in yesterday, and am quite stressed, and feel now that I should never of converted the sump. The poor jumping beans were spawing prior, and now I am sure the one is history.

Will I not cause more damage now in the long run changing the substrate.

[FS] 6 Stage Reverse Osmosis water filter (RO/DI)

Posted: September 13th, 2009, 12:02pm CDT by Boomslang

Model RO101SV: 80GPD Membrane. For more info see this site: www.purewatersa.co.za . The sediment filter and DI resin will have to be replaced.

Hi all

Posted: September 13th, 2009, 9:31am CDT by Krokodil

Hi guys,

I'm new on the forum! Can't wait to get my first tank running. Just need to get a few stuff sorted first like moving house! In the meantime I'll be sure to learn a lot and do my homework!

Regards,
K

PTA ReeF Club is official

Posted: September 12th, 2009, 7:59am CDT by FransSny

Hi all guys in an around PTA. Great news , our club is official and live :slayer:

To join simply do this :

" To apply, a member must go into their usercp, down near the bottom of the menu on the left they will see an option called Group Memberships, in there they can select to join your club " (Thanx Viper)

Also feel fre to air any suggetions, ideas etc....come guys lets get this going !

Happy Birthday inflames

Posted: September 12th, 2009, 7:06am CDT by chikaboo

:happybday: inflames - Hope you have one "fiery" day and dont let any :014: "burn" you out today:party: May you see many many more dude!

Protein Skimmers

Posted: September 12th, 2009, 11:47pm CDT by Qaiser

hi

have any of u guyz heard about power labs protein skimmer, what do use think.Phuture Labs Reefs Systems custom builds these skimmers and they are by far the best reef shop i've ever been to.

Lowering a car

Posted: September 12th, 2009, 11:38pm CDT by riyadhessa

For all the Fast and Furious guys out thr this is the cheapest way to lower your car...

Attention Tank Builders

Posted: September 12th, 2009, 9:05pm CDT by Mekaeel

Howzit crew?
I need some advice. As some of you guys would know. I am getting a 1.2*800W*600H tank built in 10mm glass with black silicone.
I want to go rimless at the the top. ie. No bracing. Do you guys rekon it will be safe, or I should just stick with Euro bracing as planned?
Les, Bob, im sure you guys will be able to help me out here. :)

Mushrooms?

Posted: September 12th, 2009, 12:09pm CDT by 459b

Can anyone tell me exactly what these are. Sorry for poor pics, im certainly no photographer!
The first two pics are of the same leaf. They have a red base with green "bumps". The third image is of different ones, which are more brown in colour. Thanks.

help with selection of fish

Posted: September 12th, 2009, 10:21am CDT by luke mac

hi ive started a 400l marine tank, i would like to get some advise on the fish i wish to have... 2common clown fish, 1copperbanned buterfly fish, 1 regal tang, 1 cleaner wrasse, and a sea horse. thanks

Nitrogen Cycle

Posted: September 12th, 2009, 9:28am CDT by danimal

Hey guys, I'm trying to find out what people use to speed up the nitrogen cycle. More for interests' sake, I am content with letting it run out naturally but just want to gain as much knowledge as possible (tank has been running for two weeks today). I am a bit hesitant with going with advice from the LFS, so was just wondering what, if any, products you use and with what results?

Unknown nennie...

Posted: September 12th, 2009, 8:55am CDT by Annoying

Hey

I baught a few kg of live rock 2 weeks ago with allot of caulerpa on it and when I put the rocks into the tank I noticed a small yellowish anenome on it! I only had chance to take a photo today so here it goes...

It's foot is yellow with red spots and the crown is whitish yellow and a huge mouth!!! I've never kept nennies and never had the intensions to keep them but seeing that I have one I thaught that I just can't let the thing die so any info on how to care for it... Is it a danger to any inhabatintss of the tank maybe?

My biggest problem is that my tank is still mostly in cycle and I read that nennies need exelent water quility and lighting.

Any info would be apreciated
Thanx:thumbup:

Happy Birthday Lemar and RossMckenzie

Posted: September 11th, 2009, 4:12am CDT by chikaboo

:happybday: guys have a great day and hope your'll see many many more:party:

54W T5 lighting pendant wanted

Posted: September 11th, 2009, 2:31am CDT by Mekaeel

Howzit guys.
As mentioned in the title, im looking for a new or second hand T5 lighting pendant that can hold 8-10 T5's.
Need it for my new 1.2*800W*600H tank .
Thanks in advance. :)

[FS] Puple Tang

Posted: September 11th, 2009, 11:37pm CDT by amalick

I just cant get this guy to co-exist with my other tangs so I need to sell him with a saw heart. He is in my QT, healthy and eating. 15cm big. I am negotiable or maybe someone has something they would like to swop of similar value ?

DIY TL550 Nano Algae Scrubber

Posted: September 11th, 2009, 9:59pm CDT by noproblem

Mentioned awhile ago that I had found a plan for a scrubber so now I will wait for a bit to see if it works as planned. As you can see I ditched the lid and things have started to grow like mad. I am trying the scrubber to cut down on the use of chemical de-nitrate products and cut costs. Thanks to Johannes @ NAAC for help with pendant lighting and materials for the scrubber

[FS] Semi For sale

Posted: September 11th, 2009, 8:41pm CDT by lIghty

Medium size Semi, good condition.

Price : Make an offer.

Seachem Entice

Posted: September 11th, 2009, 8:32pm CDT by Furbz

anyone ever used this to get a fish to eat?

does it actually work?

1,2 and 1,8m

Posted: September 11th, 2009, 7:53pm CDT by Hermanus

Old DT

Why Parents Drink

Posted: September 11th, 2009, 3:54pm CDT by keyaam

Why Parents Drink

The boss wondered why one of his most valued employees was absent but had not phoned in sick one day. Needing to have an urgent problem with one of the main computers resolved, he dialed the employee's home phone number and was greeted with a child's whisper. 'Hello ?'

'Is your daddy home?' he asked.

'Yes,' whispered the small voice.
May I talk with him?'

The child whispered, 'No .'

Surprised and wanting to talk with an adult, the boss asked, 'Is your Mommy there?' 'Yes'

'May I talk with her?' Again the small voice whispered, 'No'

Hoping there was somebody with whom he could leave a message, the boss asked, 'Is anybody else there?'

'Yes,' whispered the child, 'a policeman.'

Wondering what a cop would be doing at his employee's home, the boss asked, 'May I speak with the policeman?'

'No, he's busy,' whispered the child.

'Busy doing what?'

'Talking to Daddy and Mommy and the Fireman,' came the whispered answer.

Growing more worried as he heard a loud noise in the background through the earpiece on the phone, the boss asked, 'What is that noise?'

'A helicopter' answered the whispering voice.

'What is going on there?' demanded the boss, now truly apprehensive.
Again, whispering, the child answered,

'The search team just landed a helicopter'

Alarmed, concerned and a little frustrated the boss asked, 'What are they searching for?'

Still whispering, the young voice replied with a muffled giggle...

'ME.'

Little hero!!!

Posted: September 11th, 2009, 2:55pm CDT by Tobes

Two boys are playing cricket on a field in Durban, when one is attacked by a vicious Rottweiler. Thinking quickly, the other boy took his cricket bat and managed to wedge it down the dogs collar and twist, luckily breaking the dogs neck and stopping the attack. A reporter who was strolling by sees the incident, and rushes over to interview the boy.

Young Sharks Fan Saves Friend From Vicious Animal, he starts writing in his notebook.

But Im not a Sharks fan, the little hero replied.

Sorry, since we are in Durban, I just assumed you were, said the reporter and starts again.

Stormers Fan Rescues Friend From Horrific Attack, he continued writing in his notebook.

Im not a Stormers fan either!, the boy said.

I assumed everyone in Durban was either for the Sharks or the Stormers. So what team Do you root for? the reporter asked.

Im a Blue Bulls fan!!!!! , the child beamed.

The reporter starts a new sheet in his notebook and writes, Little Bastard From Pretoria Kills Beloved Family Pet.

majortech electronic timers

Posted: September 11th, 2009, 2:36pm CDT by Furbz

hi guys.

anyone use these timers?

i have bought 3 of them and 1 by 1 they have all failed. i'm now back onto good old fashion timers.

going to return them to builders warehouse 2day or 2mrw.

Actual water volume vs swimming space.

Posted: September 11th, 2009, 12:04pm CDT by magman

What are the guidlines of adding addittional water volume to your system, and increasing your percecent of inmates.

Say for example you take a 50l nano, and it is full with 1 liitle chromis in, add a 1000l flow bin to it, you could pack the tangs in there sort of like a box of bait sardines.

I know your first concern would have to be over crowding and fish compatbility would be tested, some species like tangs need the physical swimming space, others like damsels want less inhabitants, but generally what would be the guidlines of adding more volume and increasing your tank inmates. :thumbup:

Bi colour not eating

Posted: September 11th, 2009, 11:18am CDT by magman

I got a bi colour a week ago today, came in the singapore shipment 3 weeks ago, he is till not eating. I asked the LFS what they feed, and they said marine mix, which I bought to feed. He does go around pecking on the rocks and sponges etc, he is tame, not like a new fish that hides in the rocks for ages.

I am getting a bit nervous now though, cause he looks like he is loosing a bit of weight now and should've taken to food already. He seems like he has settled in, there is no one in the tank to hassle him, I do have a pair of jumping beans which he seems to of made friends with, but is very tame.

would a muscle work?

test kits

Posted: September 11th, 2009, 11:06am CDT by toppdogg

hi guys
i am looking into buying new test kit soon as the kit i am using is not one of the best very basic
what kits do you guys suggest ?

help needed

Posted: September 11th, 2009, 10:19am CDT by mahan

hi guys i am busy moving my tank to a new location and wanted some advise on how far must my chiller be form my DISPLAY OR SUMP will it start to rust over a period of time pls help dont know what to dothnks a mill

changing over substrate

Posted: September 11th, 2009, 10:10am CDT by magman

I need to change the substrate in the DT, I currently have coral chips, but want to change to argonite. I was thinking of placing the argonite in the DT in plastic bowls for a few weeks just to become active, then removing the coral.

What is the best method to swop over though? I will have coral chips under the rocks etc, would I have to remove rocks etc. Also how may kilos for a 1830x610 DT, I would prefer to go 3cm's deep.

Cheers:thumbup:

Monster Skimmer: Durban

Posted: September 11th, 2009, 8:42am CDT by Leigh

Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:

Monster Skimmer

Location:

Durban

Shipping or Collection only:

Collect

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

I have a huge skimmer that I used for curing live rock - no longer in use R 1500.00

Notes:

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800 liter water drum: Durban

Posted: September 11th, 2009, 8:23am CDT by Leigh

Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:

800 liter water drum

Location:

Durban

Shipping or Collection only:

Collect

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

Clean 800 liter drum for sale - used for salt water and RO water R 500.00

Notes:

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Happy Birthday Alan, Jakkie & gasurtees

Posted: September 10th, 2009, 6:50am CDT by chikaboo

:party:Happy birthday Guys - Enjoy the rest of your'lls day and Alan dont :1:and :scooter:just chill infront of the tank whole day and :cheers2: May your'll "sea" many many more:happybday:

Interesting read on antibiotics and cayno

Posted: September 10th, 2009, 5:16am CDT by FransSny

guys found this while waiting for someone this morning. Thought you guy might enjoy.

OZ REEF - Cyanobacteria

Uses for old water

Posted: September 10th, 2009, 5:11am CDT by FransSny

Guys has any one found a use for the water they remove from their DT during a water change

Lorri's tank

Posted: September 10th, 2009, 10:42pm CDT by Lorri

Hi all

Lorri's the name and I live in East London. Just invested in a new tank almost a "cube" 80cm X 60 and 60cm deep. Tank has not arrived yet - only coming in a month's time. Bought a display tank from a local marine shop and it comes with the works. Don't know which make of protein skimmer, sump, 4 T5 and a cabinet.

Now I am one of those really dangerous people who know just a little but not enough to really get this thing going on my own, so I'm gonna need lotsa help. Have two teenage children who have dabbled in this for a while and now I have decided to give this a go as well - properly this time.

I have read the starting up the aquarium thread - lots of good advice there. Looked at some nice photo's on rock structures in cubes, decided on where to put the tank when it arrives.

So all there is left to do for now is learn some more so that I don't mess up and kill everything in the tank.

Looking for 70w MH

Posted: September 10th, 2009, 6:25pm CDT by Renannchen

Hey everyone, im looking for a 70w Mh balast and fitting, if not with the fitting, just the balast, have got bulbs. Just need the rest...

Hi to all

Posted: September 10th, 2009, 6:05pm CDT by Batsec

Hi everyone.
I have started with a very basic tank 3 days ago learnt siome stuff the hard way but am picking up pace now.
hope to learn alot from you guys.

my first tank

Posted: September 10th, 2009, 5:52pm CDT by hurst

Hi everyone, I am new to marine, and I am going to set up a tank within a month or so, still doing the research needed. If anyone has suggestions, feel free!

I am thinking of going small at first, don't want to spend my life savings (which is not very much...I am 17 ;))on a complete flop. I've kept tropical ever since I had my 6th birthday.

I had this in mind:
display 326 L (w600 x h450 x l900)
cabinet from cherry wood
2 metal halide lights (suggestions?)
2 T5 (suggestions?)
sump 60 L (too small?)
don't really know what else I need, I'll get the quote in 2 hrs then I'll know!
going for DSB

I intend keeping: (suggestions and advice?)

3 regal tangs
1 copper band butterfly
3 clowns
2 Damsels (blue)

live rock from Fiji
and some soft corals.

If you have advice, I already appreciate it!

New Stock

Posted: September 10th, 2009, 4:43pm CDT by Bob the (reef)builder

Hi All,due to popular request we will continue our ricordia special on Saturday 12 September....R230 per mushroom,various colours available:thumbup:
We have a stunning fish selection incl. Asfur angels,purple tangs,neon gobies,dottybacks,flame angel,navarchus angel and many more....worth a view just for the sight of all these fish in tanks together.
Remember we have Aquamedic salt 20kg for R750;)
As always our coral beds have a large selection of sps,lps,softies and nennies.
Kenyan red and green live rock @ R120/kg.

We look forward to seeing you all,keep your fingers wet.:wave2:
P.S. Large and colourful sps shipment landing within the next week details will follow.

Two Skimmers one Tank

Posted: September 10th, 2009, 4:39pm CDT by Hermanus

Hello

I'm running 2 x skimmers in my 1,8m Total volume is plus minus 650L taking into account LR and sump.

TS 1 Reeftek rated @ 400L and a red sea Berlin 25-250 think it is rated at 750L.

I also have a hang on skimmer that I can hang on in the sump rated for 150L.

What will your advise be? add the hang on or will I be skimming ok with this two skimmers?

kiddies play pool

Posted: September 10th, 2009, 3:59pm CDT by Slummies

Hey people :)

im looking at something that is cost effective and safe to hold LARGE amounts of LR.

i went to game and saw these kiddies pools for cheap cheap under 200bucks!

would these be okay to house some liverock? it didnt give how many litres it hold, but tunes it 300cm wide.. which is pretty huge.

any other ideas will help greatly!

Hangover Ratings

Posted: September 10th, 2009, 2:56pm CDT by FransSny

Hangover Ratings

1 star hangover

No pain. no real feeling of illness. You slept in your own bed and when you woke up
there were no traffic cones in there with you.
You are still able to function relatively well on the energy stored up from all those
vodka and Red Bulls.
However, you can drink 10 bottles of water and still feel as parched as the Sahara.
Even vegetarians are craving a Cheeseburger and a bag of fries.

2 star hangover

No pain, but something is definitely amiss. You may look okay but you have the
attention span and mental capacity of a stapler.
The coffee you hug to try and remain focused is only exacerbating your rumbling gut,
which is craving a full English breakfast.
Although you have a nice demeanour about the office, you are costing your employer
valuable money because all you really can handle is some light filing, followed by
aimlessly surfing the net and writing junk e-mails.

3 star hangover

Slight headache. Stomach feels crap. You are definitely a space cadet and not so
productive.
Anytime a girl or lad walks by you gag because the perfume/aftershave reminds you
of the random gin shots you did with your alcoholic friends after the bouncer kicked
you out at 1:45 am.
Life would be better right now if you were in your bed with a kebab and a litre of coke
watching daytime TV.
You've had 4 cups of coffee, a gallon of water, 6 chicken nuggets and a litre of diet
coke yet you haven't peed once.

4 star hangover

You have lost the will to live. Your head is throbbing and you can't speak too quickly
or else you might spew.
Your boss has already lambasted you for being late and has given you a lecture for
reeking of booze.
You wore nice clothes, but you smell of socks, and you can't hide the fact that you
(depending on your gender) either missed an oh-so crucial spot shaving, or, it looks
like you put your make-up on while riding the dodgems.
Your teeth have their own individual sweaters. Your eyes look like one big vein and
your hairstyle makes you look like a reject from a second-grade class circa 1976.
You would give a weeks pay for one of the following - home time, a cheeseburger
and somewhere to be alone, or a Time Machine so you could go back and NOT have
gone out the night before.
You scare small children in the street just by walking past them.

5 star hangover

You have a second heartbeat in your head, which is actually annoying the employee
who sits next to you.
Vodka vapour is seeping out of every pore and making you dizzy.
You still have toothpaste crust in the corners of your mouth from brushing your teeth.
Your body has lost the ability to generate saliva, so your tongue is suffocating you.
You'd cry but that would take the last drop of moisture left in your body.
Death seems pretty good right now. Your boss doesn't even get mad at you and
your co-workers think that your dog just died because you look so pathetic. You
should have called in sick because, let's face it, all you can manage to do is breathe
..... very gently.

6 star hangover

You arrive home and climb into bed.
Sleep comes instantly, as you were fighting it all the way home in the taxi.
You get about 2 hours sleep until the noises inside your head wake you up.
You notice that your bed has been cleared for take off and is flying relentlessly
around the room.
No matter what you do you now, you're going to chuck.
You stumble out of bed and now find that your room is in a yacht under full sail.
After walking along the skirting boards on alternating walls knocking off all the
pictures, you find the toilet.
If you are lucky you will remember to lift the lid before you spontaneously explode
and wake the whole house up with your impersonation of walrus mating calls.
You sit there on the floor in your undies, cuddling the only friend in the world you
have left (the toilet), randomly continuing to make the walrus noises, spitting, and
farting. Help usually comes at this stage, even if it is short lived.
Tears stream down your face and your abdomen hurts. Help now turns into abuse
and he/she usually goes back to bed leaving you there in the dark.
With your stomach totally empty, your spontaneous eruptions have died back to 15-
minute intervals, but your body won't relent.
You are convinced that you are starting to turn yourself inside out and swear that you
saw your tonsils shoot out of your mouth on the last occasion.
It is now dawn and you pass your disgusted partner getting up for the day as you try
to climb into bed. She/he abuses you again for trying to get into bed with lumpy bits
of dried vomit in your hair.
You reluctantly accept their advice and have a shower in exchange for them driving
you to the hospital.
Work is simply not an option.
The whole day is spent trying to avoid anything that might make you sick again, like
moving.
You vow never to touch a drop again and who knows for the next two or three hours
at least you might even succeed.
OK, now hands up all those who have never had a six star hangover!!
Thought so!!

Pretoria club Organiser

Posted: September 10th, 2009, 2:50pm CDT by viper357

We need to start getting the Pretoria guys together for a few braai's and tank viewings etc. :thumbup:

Any nominations for an 'official' organiser or two?

I would like to nominate FransSny (if he's ok with that :)).

Jumping fish

Posted: September 10th, 2009, 2:28pm CDT by Jaco Schoeman

Hi guys,

I have seen many posts and a very recent one of fish jumping out of open top tanks.

Why does fish do this? And what are the most common known fish to do this?

I have an open top tank, so I may need to re-check my fish list.

Thanks

Tropic Marin Bio Calcium

Posted: September 10th, 2009, 1:21pm CDT by keyaam

Any sponsors stock the TM Bio Calcium Range

URGENT!! Please ID this thing

Posted: September 10th, 2009, 12:38pm CDT by sweetnsour

Hi guys

please can someone help me identify this bug that we found in my brothers tank, it was sucking on his blennie.

it rather big aprox 6mm in size

i can only assume that it bad as it was sucking his chops and any ideas on how to get rid of em, we only found the one and hope it was the last.

henk

Posted: September 10th, 2009, 10:19am CDT by henk

Good morning everyone.I am bussy building a sump for my tank.225L is in the main tank.How big must the skimmer be.And the pump thats returning the water to the main tank.How many litres per hour? Dont want to by the wrong stuff.Thanks:whistling:

Any been through this? Scam or Legit?

Posted: September 10th, 2009, 8:10am CDT by chikaboo

Hi all - Anyone been through this? Why this is confusing is because I did try my luck in some UK lottery awhile back online but not too sure of this?

Happy Birthday Koikoi , Sparky and Nosaj

Posted: September 9th, 2009, 7:43am CDT by chikaboo

:happybday: all of you! Enjoy the rest of the day and may your'll see many many more:party:

Incredible tank...

Posted: September 9th, 2009, 5:44am CDT by Phyrannus

Who said that we can't overstocked our tank...Good set-up and proper maintainance...Great example by David Saxby>>> YouTube - Aquariums - David Saxby's Reef Aquarium (extended version)

awesome tank..:thumbup:

anti reflective coating on glass

Posted: September 9th, 2009, 12:49am CDT by Furbz

i think the heading says it all.

i got glasses the other day with an anti reflective coating on the lenses.
so why not on a fish tank? imagine the clarity! it'd be like having your fish swimming in mid air!

New modem now internet bonkers!

Posted: September 9th, 2009, 8:56pm CDT by chikaboo

Hi guys - I got my new modem finally from telkom but I need some help IT guys! I can browse but everything is gone very slow! Plus I have a big blank screen overlapping my desktop something about internet security settings!

how much electrcity?

Posted: September 9th, 2009, 6:08pm CDT by Slummies

hey guys!

Could someone help me with working out how many watts(or whateva, i dunno what its called, im a surfer not a sparky) the listed items will use up in a month if run continuously? trying to work out costs!

*200W heater
*TS1 Skimmer
*2x 1000l/hr powerheads

thats all, looking for an estimate.. hahaha

cheers!:peroni:

How to frag Kenya Trees

Posted: September 9th, 2009, 5:32pm CDT by Jaco Schoeman

Hi Guys. My dad just hasn't got time to log on and ask:

How do you frag a Kenya tree. Basically his tree plit into two trees at the bottom. The one has already attached to another rock, but it is not splitting through. Do you just cut it? Please help - the baby is mine - whoooohoooo!!!

attaching softy frags

Posted: September 9th, 2009, 4:54pm CDT by Dale6

hey everyone,i am getting a few frags from a friend:thumbup: some are unattached,i know you use putty for hard corals ,but what do i use for softies ie kenyan trees etc,is super glue ok?also heard elastic bands but how would this work for a kenyan tree etc

overflow for new tank

Posted: September 9th, 2009, 4:48pm CDT by fleur

Hi all i'm busy designing my new tank its 1600x800x800 and i want to go with a center overflow was just wanting to find out if anyone has any ideas???? and maybe some pic's of your ideas :)

Pin cushion vs angels, compatable?

Posted: September 9th, 2009, 4:14pm CDT by magman

I would like to put a pin cushion in, but first want to increase lighting, will it be nibbled though by a bi-colour or an emporer angel, I have a bi-colour at the moment, and have purposly avoided going for corals that will be angel food. I have not yet got an emporer, but is there any chance the pin cushion would be angel food?

most silent flow pumps around

Posted: September 9th, 2009, 3:40pm CDT by Johan van Aardt

so im looking for the most silent pumps i can find for flow and for return because my nano is in my room and i have to put off at least one pump just to keep the nboise low enough for sleep.

im looking for something thats silent in the start and with regular cleaning stays silent.

Any suggestions please its driving me mad

Frag setup?

Posted: September 9th, 2009, 3:38pm CDT by Renannchen

Hey everyone, want to start a frag setup...
Got 2 tanks
900lx 400w x 400h
what do i need to start this setup,
do i need a skimmer and
is it posible building a frag setup with t5 bulbs?
39w?
Should i run a sump?
and Dsb?

Picasso Clowns

Posted: September 9th, 2009, 1:06pm CDT by dallasg

do any sponsors have or can get?
and pricing?

How To Grow Or Multiply Pods And Bristel Stares/worms Ext

Posted: September 9th, 2009, 11:23am CDT by Hermanus

Hi,

Do you have allot of those small bristle stars in your sand, I had but don't see them Any more, and how (if I can find some again)do you keep them multiplying?

I have some worms and pots and even the pods seems to be a lot less then what it where.

Maybe someone will be willing to swap some live sand with this stars and worms in it ill appreciate

[FS] Aqua Medic KR 5000 Calcium Reactor

Posted: September 9th, 2009, 10:41am CDT by clintonjay

I also have all accessories, like PH controler, Probe ect if interested.

[FS] Aqua Medic Turboflotor 5000 Twin

Posted: September 9th, 2009, 10:33am CDT by clintonjay

This is the big boy!

piping in an tank

Posted: September 9th, 2009, 10:13am CDT by Johan van Aardt

so i would like to know wich piping is fine for a tank, i know pvc, but there are alot of other pipes out there too for instance the white coduit pipe sparkys usually use in homes, now my question wich of these are all marine safe?

Happy Birthday woogy

Posted: September 8th, 2009, 3:57am CDT by chikaboo

Hey there woogy :happybday: dude - Have a great day and start posting some stuff of your setup buddy - :party:- Dont keep your treasured tank to yourself let us enjoy as well!

1.8M tank for sale (bargain): North Beach Durban

Posted: September 8th, 2009, 12:44am CDT by Mekaeel

Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:

1.8M tank for sale (bargain)

Location:

North Beach Durban

Shipping or Collection only:

Collection only

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

Sump pic

Empty tank

Tank with bracing before setup

Notes:

Tank : 1.8 * 800W *600H (10mm eurobraced)
Overflow : external overflow box with 2*32mm outlets including all plumbing.
Sump : 1.3 * 500W * 430H. The sump has a built in RO reservoir.
Stand : 1.8 * 800W * 800H galvanized. Sadly the stand will have to be cut in half in order to be removed from the flat.
Reason for selling : Downsizing as i am moving to a smaller apartment.
The tank should be ready to collect in the next 3-4 weeks time.

Price : R3000.00

Hi To all

Posted: September 8th, 2009, 10:45pm CDT by mora

Hi to all

quick lighting question

Posted: September 8th, 2009, 10:20pm CDT by CashMoney

hey guys
got a question about reflectors... i got 5 t5 lights in at the moment but got no reflectors! do i need them and how much would they help?

sicce pumps in stock

Posted: September 8th, 2009, 10:09pm CDT by The Waterboy

hello all,
just to let you know we have the awesome sicce pumps in stock

specials on the voyager flow pumps and medium return pumps

flow pumps
sicce voyager 2500 litres per hour...................R 490.00 plus vat
magnets for sicce voyager.............................R 250.00 plus vat

return pump
sicce multi 5800 ( 5760lph)....wicked pump.............R 1190.00 plus vat

cool;)

clown fry catching

Posted: September 8th, 2009, 9:27pm CDT by Neil H

Hi Hennie

In your article on rearing clown fish, the method of catching the fry, i followed to a T....... however after 2 or 3 hours i only managed to catch an estimated 15 or 18 of the fry, i would guess there was easy 100 eggs.... thats a dismal success rate for me......

any tricks you can give me like type of torch?
can i use a brine shrimp net to catch the fry or would the net damage the fry?
any thoughts would be hugely welcomed !!:thumbup:

rgds

Neil

Canopy raisers / stands needed

Posted: September 8th, 2009, 5:47pm CDT by FransSny

Hi Sponsors

Has anybody have a type of "clip on' canopy raiser / stand. I was planning on hanging my canopy from the ceiling but seems like it might not work

DIY Background

Posted: September 8th, 2009, 5:43pm CDT by Slummies

ello ello!

Anyone got any great background options other than paiting ur tank?

I read that guys use tiles at the back of thier tank to make it look texured.

if you have any interesting DIY backgrounds, please post.... with pics!

DUR - ELS - DUR Transport

Posted: September 8th, 2009, 4:24pm CDT by lIghty

Hi All

I'll be travelling from Durban to East London early hours of tomorrow and returning early hours Thurday, if anyone needs something transported, give me a shout.

Justin

PS, I might not be on MASA fo the rest of the day, so give me a shout on my cell, Mekaeel, Stuart, Andreas and couple others have my number, sure they will give it to you.

Urgent Help - Reef Octopus Hang on Back Protein Skimmer BH-2000

Posted: September 8th, 2009, 2:40pm CDT by Antolo

We purchased a Reef Octopus Hang on Back Protein Skimmer BH-2000 last week and installed it on Monday. what im finding is if i allow the air to run using the silencer (free flow air) we get lots of micro bubbles in the tank, the instruction manual says to use the bubble stopper sponge but its not helping, the only way is to turn the air off completely but i dont think its skimming anything then! do the bubbles need to be in the skimmer for it to actually do its job? if so then how can i reduce the amount of micro bubbles getting back into the tank from the out flow!

here is a link to the manual for the skimmer.
[coralvue.com]

Urgent Advice - Worms

Posted: September 8th, 2009, 2:08pm CDT by Zenith

Hi All

I have discovered a couple of worms hiding underneath my rocks and checked up on the net about them. I have not yet id them but i heard fire worms is bad for you reef, should i remove all of the worms or is there any good worms that i should actualy keep. I read that bristle worms is actualy good for your reef and fire worm will eat your nennies.How do i id them, is there a site with pictures of the worms..

Thanks

Antolo marine tank

Posted: September 8th, 2009, 1:25pm CDT by Antolo

Hi Guys

we haven't updated for some time so here are some new pics of the tank.

Power Heads

Big pin cushion

Click this bar to view the full image.

Chiller set to 25 degrees

Click this bar to view the full image.

Cannister filter

New reef octopus skimmer, installed it on monday!

Clown doing agricultural work as per usual.

Dory eats like a pig, likes attention though!

My very first tank

Posted: September 8th, 2009, 1:05pm CDT by Dizi

Hi Guys

I recently got bitten by the bug and started planning my very first tank (135 liter) a few weeks ago. I planned it with no previous experience and would like you guys to adivse me into the right direction. I have some pics of the tank thus far and will post it as soon as I know how to. ;)

Henk

Posted: September 8th, 2009, 11:09am CDT by henk

Hi there.I have a lt 450 and want to know if i must put any charcoal bags in the filtration department.There are red things growing on the side of the tank and on the live rock.looks like a small tree.Is it good or bad.its about 15 mm long.I got the tank second hand,and its running for 2 weeks at my place.Water tested good.Salt is Fine.Water temp 24 degrees.Where is the best place to buy marine spare and fish.I would like to get the tl550 later on.It cost about R2600.Is that n good price.

flow pump of 1200 l/h

Posted: September 8th, 2009, 11:08am CDT by Johan van Aardt

Hey sponsers could you maybe suggest to me a wavemaker that has good randomn flow and is not too big. also it has to be between 800 l/h and 1200l/h

oh yeah if not in caoe town please include postage price

Thanx in advance

Let the Build Begin

Posted: September 8th, 2009, 10:55am CDT by Pads

I finally decided that the glass I bought a year ago and had stashed behind the couch needs to be transformed into a slightly more operable tank. My 100l was not only small but limiting. Here are some photo's of my progress.

Dimensions: 1500(w) X 500(d) X 600(h)
Glass: 8mm side walls
Base: 2 x 6mm
Total Volume: 450l

Step 1: Laminating my base

Step 2: Mount Back and Side Panes

Step 3: Mount Front and Side Panes

Step 4: Silicone in Bracing(Base and Top Rim) - with a little bit of added pressure

Step 5: Begin washing Playsand, good thing I listened to what was said on the forum, howz this ****
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Finally the full frontal ;)
But that has nothing on my lighting unit, totally futuristic! Check it

Practical Aquarium magazines

Posted: September 8th, 2009, 10:54am CDT by RiaanP

I received a box. With issues 1-81 of Practical Aquarium, missing 5 issues. These books were printed in 2000 by Hyachette. Anyway, nice idea and nice setup. You split each issue that is clearly marked into sections that goes into its own group in 4 binders. It coves both freshwater and marine setups and fish. Maybe MASA reef keeping magazine should check the format out.

Anyway started reading (scanning while on the loo) the section on setting up a marine aquarium. Wow did the world move on in 9 years. They still advocate the use of crushed coral as substrate. Having Caulerpa in your display tank. And no mentioning on DSB's. (ok not to the point I got to). But still a lot of other interesting info that is valid.

Do anybody else have these books?

Inverter

Posted: September 8th, 2009, 10:53am CDT by Jinx

Hey guys I just want to share my new inverter with you all.....no more power problems for me thanks lol

For all you pic addicts, let me re introduce myself....properly

Posted: September 8th, 2009, 10:42am CDT by magman

I just wanted to thank all you guys on here, I have really learnt a lot on here in the short while I have been a newb........things that I would never of learnt with out all you and the input. Sometimes 10 newbs will all ask the same question in a day, but all on here have patience and have pleasure in helping.

Unfortunately when I first started up, I did not have acess to the forum, and had togo on the advice of my LFS, and he is a bit too old school and does not believe in DSB's etc, but he was always was willing to help, and I think us newbs can be more painful than an urchin inside an anemone.

I also owe lots to Sims, he is always an sms away.

Since being a member on Masa, I converted and put the DSB in!!! I did take a lot of the original big rock out as it was trapping the detrus, but also put about 10% new rock in.

In the pics, you will see the one of the bleached nemmie, I went against all the voices in my head and advice from the forum and bought a bleached nemmie. When I had actually bought it, it had come in the day before on a Singapore shipment, and the LFS was already selling it on a special!!! How is that for telling you not to buy. However though, why I bought I dont know, but I persisted, somewhere in the first 3 days I actually tried to take it out 3 times as if it was dead, but evrytime there was still a bit more life. I persisted, feeding it 3 times a day on bits of pacific krill, I now am on little bits of chokka every 2nd day, it has improved greatly and I saw a little hint of purple in it yesterday. It has gained a bit more stickiness on the tenticles, and if pull it through, it would give me much more pleasure.

I really want to change the substrate and put argonite in, but I will rather let it settle after the DSB mods.
Also the skimmer, it is a Weipro, SA 2015, the biggest load of rubbish, it is rated for 200gl, and skims 10% of the cup in a day, as soon as you raise the water level, it skims a cupful in 5 mins. I have tried everything everyday, and just can't tune it. So I am looking for another, preferably a good second hand.
Lights, this is my priority now, I was supposed to put in 2 more T5's this month end, but unfortunately my kids had swine flu, and it has been a really hard month.

Lights followed by a skimmer that works are on my priority list.
I must also thank my wife for her patience while I try and tackle my dream, we actually can't really afford a hobby like this, and we do have months where we are hungry. I think even the kids have imagined the size of the fillets on nemo!!!!!!

Herewith pics and thanks all (I will submit them one after another)

Nennie ?

Posted: September 8th, 2009, 10:10am CDT by Stressed Eric

Ok, seriously I need to get a better marine identification book ...

Check this dude out, I picked this piece of rock up off Kelso shoreline and was looking at the coral worms which were still alive. There was a funny see-through green sponge-like growth on the one side that I didn't pay much attention to - only when I got it home and into my tank did it start extending fingers .... It's really sticky and grabs hold of anything in reach but I can't see any mouth on it. Another strange part is that it certainly isn't circular like most local nennie's I've come across.

Anyone got an idea what it is ?

Anyways, from the same piece of rock I found 5 peanut worms that were destined for the biltong paradise in the sky had I not saved them:)

Happy Birthday dv8

Posted: September 7th, 2009, 7:09am CDT by chikaboo

Happy birthday dude! Enjoy the rest of the day and may you see many many more:thumbup:

potters getting spot

Posted: September 7th, 2009, 12:06am CDT by Dale6

hey guys bought a potters angel on sat, payed 600 for it and im a student so dont want to lose it,this afternoon i noticed white spot on its side fins,i dont want to lose it what steps can i take to stop it ,i also realise some fish get this from travelling while shipping.have a lawnmower blennie he is fine my red sea test kit gives nitrates at zero as i have a scrubber and skimmer, so dont think thats a problem?also did a 25% water change will this help?thanks

my first nano

Posted: September 7th, 2009, 10:53pm CDT by werner5

got my boyu tl 550 sunday so here are some pics more to follow

my tank, eventually

Posted: September 7th, 2009, 10:32pm CDT by martinkeyser

hey hey, eventually after 6 weeks of cycling in huge buckets and preparing for the big day, it happened!
The tank is in, water looks lovely, snail is more than happy, or so i think. water parameters are all stiil very low after 2 days and the 2 new hermit crabs are having a feast in the sump.
should i still be expecting a spike, or mini cycle or would it already have started?

How many new guys joined today?

Posted: September 7th, 2009, 10:18pm CDT by RiaanP

Wow, how many new guys did join today, including the weekend?

Welcome to you all.

Masa is growing.

I got bit!

Posted: September 7th, 2009, 9:26pm CDT by Faust

Sawubona fellow MASA members

Just popping in to introduce myself. So, before I get bombarded with all the useful information, let me give you a description of my previous experience and future plans regarding this wonderful financial black hole we call a hobby...

I had freshwater planted aquariums all through high school, really helped with the chemistry and biology, you learn more if you have an actual interest in what you are learning :). Unfortunately had to come to an end due to varsity.

Now is the time to get started again, close to setting up a 3' planted FW aquarium Diana Walstad Style. When that is going I will at least have eye candy while I set up a 4' marine tank. I have been doing my rounds on this forum, learning ALOT before I even buy gear.

So, here are my marine aspirations categorized:

Filtration (most important first)

(Just as side note, I am planning to do my sump in multiple plastic crates - the ones on wheels, they will be elevated according to order, first will be highest etc, so that gravity can do its magic. The total "sump" volume is expected to be at least 75% of the DT)

The overflow will be directed to an algae scrubber unit (have seen brilliant ideas) with a bypass for ease of cleaning / clogging. The effect I am hoping for is that the algae on the scrubber will out compete the algae in the DT, as well as keeping PO4 levels at bay. It will also have the side benefit of evaporative cooling (if i choose to leave it open to atmosphere). This unit will be lit by a 4000K energy saving bulb, "micro" algae likes the lower spectrum light it seems.

This will be followed by a compartment containing the protein skimmer. Next up is the DSB consisting of playsand (15cm thick), I will try and maximize the surface area. Macro algae will also be kept in this compartment and will be lit by a 6500K'ish energy saving bulb - it is what most green/brown plants prefer. This compartment will most likely find itself in a large diameter, semi shallow bucket to give the macro algae enough room, but at the same time have just enough flow across the DSB, but not too much as to create an unfavorable environment for the anaerobic bacteria.

Above mentioned compartment will be followed by a compartment containing the heater, return pump, auto top-up unit and other goodies I see fit.

Lighting

I will most likely go the Metal Halide route, I just love the shimmering effect (I do know that I can get it with T5s by adding a single source light source such as a LED, but I do not think it will have such a drastic effect). I will of course have some T5s that will supplement the light wavelengths where the 14 000 K MH will lack. Just figuring out a descent hood design that will lend itself to my ends, might even opt for an expensive combo hood...

Display Tank

As mentioned, the display tank will be a manageable 4' glass tank. I will use "thinish" aragonite substrate to keep nutrient/detritus buildup to a minimum. I will use egg crate and PVC to act as "skeleton" for my reef. As for live rock, I will most likely go for the cured / semi-cured type, but I will break my head about the details of that closer to the time. As for a reef bio-tipe, I have not chosen an eco-system I want to mimic, still looking for descent resources (the free kind, had my fair share of books thank you!).

Constraints

Well, I am currently in Secunda, so the closest shops will be in PTA/JHB. I have also run into a few minor obstacles, such as the availability of DIY resources. No readily available Epoxy paint / resin and stuff like that. But hey, gives me an excuse to goto Jozi aight? It was funny when I phoned Arcona, looking for Alanod, the lady there was so surprised. She asked me where did I hear about them, then I told her about building reflectors for marine tank, the she was like: "Ooohhh, the marine people". I got this huge grin on my face :D

Anyway, I am not trying to set a record for the longest first post on MASA, so I will be concluding. Thank you to all the members, embracing the hungry minds and feeding them and helping this hobby grow in popularity.

Regards,
Faust

New Skimmer

Posted: September 7th, 2009, 9:14pm CDT by Zoom

Hi There Everyone

Long time no see.

I need some help on a Protein Skimmer. I bought a Reef TS1 and before I assemble i tested it out in the basin to check out how it works. It seems pumping the water but no bubbles. Something seems wrong any advise

Thought for the day

Posted: September 7th, 2009, 8:25pm CDT by chikaboo

Hey guys thought I start this cool thread -

new kid on the block

Posted: September 7th, 2009, 7:51pm CDT by butcherman

Hi guys and gals.
My name is Steven
Been reading this forum for a few weeks now and decided to join.
Always wanted a Marine tank. I always kept freshwater Fish mainly Discus and Angels.
I am looking at turning my Std 4ft with a 70l sump and DIY Syphon overflow into a Marine tank.

I wanna start off with a FOWLR and later getting a REEF tank going.
First i wanna ask all the questions and then start getting what i need together.

I live in Kempton Park where abouts is a decent marine petshop.

Hallo

Posted: September 7th, 2009, 6:34pm CDT by Cornelis

I just want to say hallo, and that every thing on my side is going very well. My 1.2m tank is 13 months old I enjoy every moment of it. I am raily thinking of a 1.5 thank. My dother 11j want to start her on tank. So one of these days I will have two tanks.
I will post pohtos as soon as I work out how it works.

wringo-My Marin tank after 5 monthes from setup

Posted: September 7th, 2009, 5:25pm CDT by wringo

Hi giys this my tank after 5 monthes
YouTube - wringo-My Marin tank after 5 monthes from setup

this pic when i started my tank

Now

My live rock

me and my tank
attach on pic

Newbie

Posted: September 7th, 2009, 5:08pm CDT by Norries

I am from Jeffreys and new to the saltwater world.

I aquired the following tank that was not running for a while,

DT 1800X500X610 - 10mm glass, with a overflow in the left rear corner, and outlet drilled through the bottom glass.
2x return pipes on the right side, and 1 hole for water changes, also has an ATO in to the skimmer chamber.

Sump 1700x400x340 - 6mm glass, 7 chambers, skimmer, 2 chambers that was filled with live rock and bioballs(currently no live rock, i chucked the bio-balls),a chamber with a pump that ran through the chiller,and then the chamber for the two return pumps.

2x return pumps red sea Berlin 2.2m 1600lh. and 1 Jun 3.0m - 2500lh.
1x Berlin skimmer 25-250gallon Tripple pass.

Stand: 40x40 square tubing galvanised - 1800x400x1000, the whole stand tank, sump,equipment and ATO will be hidden behind a cabinet.

Lighting currently 2x 400w metal halides.

2x heaters 1x 200w Jager - 1x 300w Natural.

Please let me know what you think I should do for flow, and what i should do with the sump, i want to put a DSB in.

I think the skimmer is also to small for the size tank.

Tank was standing for a while, it has algea growth on the glass, with what should i clean the tank with.

I would like to have a FOWL tank, but I am sure that I will keep coral later on.

Ur comments and advice please,
Norries

Need Help

Posted: September 7th, 2009, 4:45pm CDT by charlv

Hi Guys and Ladies

Please need some help here i can get a kalkwasser for good price and what do you think about kalkwassers is it good or bad

It's a Reef Octopus kr-100

Henk

Posted: September 7th, 2009, 4:28pm CDT by henk

Hallo daar almal.Ek het vandag aangesliut by die forum.Ek het so 2 weke terug begin met n tl450.Daar is drie clowns in en n blou krap.Tenk loop mooi en het nie te veel probleme nie.Hoe gereeld moet n die water verander en toets.Ek gee hulle net saans kos.is dit genoeg vir hulle.Ek sal enige raad en advies waardeur.Dankie!

Threadfin Butterfly for sale: Vereeniging

Posted: September 7th, 2009, 4:23pm CDT by frankie fish

Fish for saleCommon Name:

Threadfin Butterfly

Scientific Name:

-

Size of fish

About palm size

How long have you had the fish?

About 2 years

Is the fish eating?

Eating like a small pig,seriously

Shipping or Collection only:

collection pref.

Your location.

Vereeniging

Price:

Make a offer, or swop with other live stock

Photo's:

Notes:

-

[FS] Fish to go urgently

Posted: September 7th, 2009, 2:34pm CDT by deep_blu

I hav the following stock that i'm urgently trying to get rid of. Included will be 2 small anemones, brain coral & a couple of muchrooms.2 x clowns (and their anemones)1 cleaner shrimp1 mandarin1 blue star fish3 chromis1 x cleaner wrasseI also have LR that needs to go except there is a bloom of red algae on some of it.I'm also trying to get rid of the tank & small sumpp tank.Anyone interested pleez contact me on email: ellyw@netstar.altech.co.za

Help with water parameters

Posted: September 7th, 2009, 1:20pm CDT by Giepie

Hi all
I've been keeping a strict eye on my water parameters for the past few moths (being a beginner it's the first obvious thing to check).

My parameters is as follows:
Amonia - 0
Nitrate - 0
Nitrite - 0
SG - 1023
Phosphate - 0.1 (down from 1.0 6 weeks ago)
but the problem one is: KH - 190?

I don't know if I read the chart correct, but it tells me to multiply the number of drops added by 10 to get my reading...

The startpoint (first drop) will give me a blue color and I must keep adding a drop (and shake the test tube well) before adding another drop and must stop when my test tube have a yellow color. Well, I did this over the weekend and counted 19 drops... Shall I check the KH on my RO or must I just do a massive water change with seawater I get from 2oceans aquarium?

Any help will be appreciated

ps I'm running a FOWLR system (1m X 300 X 350: 100L DT) - Sump (450 X 250 X 300: 50L) - Lighting: 2 X T8 White and 1 X T5 blue

Convert In-Sump Skimmer to external

Posted: September 7th, 2009, 1:19pm CDT by Pugsly

Hi guys,
Was just wondering if it would be possible to convert a in-sump skimmer (TS2) to be an external skimmer?

What would it take and what would you have to do?

Kelvin rating

Posted: September 7th, 2009, 12:20pm CDT by Zenith

Hi Guys

How can you measure kelvin in your tank, i take it if lets say you have 2 10000k lamps and 2 20000k lamps your kelvin rating should then be aroun 15000k or am i wrong. Also do you kelvin rating drop as it goes deeper into the tank and will th kelvin rating of a lamp degrade with age.

Thanks people

Paper Nautilus.... Marvel of Nature.

Posted: September 7th, 2009, 12:11pm CDT by Mudshark

I was lucky enough to find another of these fascinating shells whilst running along Chulumna beach. They are extremely light and thin, yet always seem to arrive on the beach intact, even through massive swell. They are truly a wonder of engineering in nature from the absolute symmetry, to the materials and constuction to create rigidity.

Clowns Gettin' busy (SNL)

Posted: September 7th, 2009, 11:26am CDT by Mudshark

Seems that everyones taking naughty pics of their clowns lately. Well I'm as much for a good ole perv as anyone else so here are my clowns trying to have a personal moment.

The first picture is of the clowns preparing the area where they wanted to lay the eggs. This started several hours beforehand.

The next pics are of the female laying the eggs and the male passing over them and fertilising them. Please note that clown males dig big chicks, so the large clown is the female. Nothing wrong with that.... don't judge!

The next 2 are of the male doing the wild thang

And finally a picture of the eggs. They lasted for all of half a beer, before the other fish and the clowns ate them.

PSK-2500 pumps

Posted: September 7th, 2009, 10:53am CDT by Awvince

Hi.

Does anybody know how to open these pumps without taking a hammer to it?

feeding and nitrates

Posted: September 7th, 2009, 9:44am CDT by Furbz

hi guys,
i recently started wondering..
what fish food has the least amount of pollutants in it?

so in other words, what is best to feed?

nori?
flakes?
live brine?
frozen brine?
pellets?

if we are going to feed we might as well feed the best stuff for our systems health!

Semi Safe marine fish.......?...angels?

Posted: September 7th, 2009, 9:29am CDT by magman

I really enjoy the Bi-colour angel, it is the most beautiful fish to me, that and an emporer. Now I managed to get myself a bi-colour last week, and I know you stand a 50-50 chance with them, but otherwise now my sponges that were on the rocks, well they alot smaller now. I have purposely avoided going for the softies etc, but I do have several anonomes and locally caught tubeworms, I am sure these should be safe? You agree?

Secondly, what other fish will not touch your anenomes and tubeworms, also I can harvest the tubeworms locally. I mean fish that were generally not regarded reef safe, confirm the other angels will not touch them? I know I can also harvest zoas, but these will be nibbled to death.

Also any idea where I can get an emporer and what they retail for?

Eskom hikes rates next year?

Posted: September 6th, 2009, 6:31am CDT by chikaboo

Hey all - anyone in municipalities or in the eskom industry know anything about this? I spoke to one of the chaps working in our local municipality here and said there's rumours of another 30/32% increase:whistling: early next year to have enough in the koffers before the 2010 matches start:(

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I thaught i would just share my ...

Posted: September 6th, 2009, 8:40pm CDT by Johan van Aardt

I thaught i would just share my nano makeover with all you guys, i dont know if anyone has gone this far yet but im pretty sure this is as far as you can take a factory built nano.

The subject---->

The slimmer and more versatile nano----->

The muscle replacement part----->

Will update in the week once the new muscle has been installed

mh lighting

Posted: September 6th, 2009, 8:37pm CDT by hiralall

might seem light a silly question but can someone tell me the difference between a mh light and the spotlight/securight lights for home :confused1:

Clam acting strange

Posted: September 6th, 2009, 8:29pm CDT by S2

Hi guys does anybody have experience keeping clams and the behaviour?
Im not sure what type of clam i have but its 10cm big the mantle is purple with blue iridescent speckels on it i have for bout 5 months nw. Today i did my normal water change and a couple of hours later the clam started releasing this fine dust with slime in the water and this have been going on for 30min now im a bit concerned any advise. Temp is 26. Ph 8.3. Kh 10. Calcium 480ppm. Waste untraceable. The clam is in a 1.2m reef tank where i got 8 t5 54w lights on 2 blue and 6 white

Is it worth it?

Posted: September 6th, 2009, 6:20pm CDT by Slummies

hey guys.

i was wondering if its work importing your own liverock and then selling it off to other reefers at a good price.

your LFS may sell it for like R160.. remember they have to cover rental costs, etc.

i read how to cure live rock. and it doesnt look like it will cost to much. so, what do you guys think? worth giving it a try?

leka

Blue Damsel for sale: Westville

Posted: September 6th, 2009, 4:59pm CDT by lIghty

Fish for saleCommon Name:

Blue Damsel

Scientific Name:

-

Size of fish

About 4cm

How long have you had the fish?

Over a year

Is the fish eating?

Yes

Shipping or Collection only:

Collection only

Your location.

Westville

Price:

Free to a confirmed good home.

Photo's:

To follow, picture can't be taken right now

Notes:

First come first serve basis, to a good home!

This oke is very chilled and has never faught with any other on my live stock!

GMAA September/October Meeting

Posted: September 6th, 2009, 4:27pm CDT by Warr7207

Hi all.

Due to the fact that the previous meeting was quite late during August and a "long" weekend is coming up at the end of the month the next meeting will be held in October.

Date: 4 October
Time: 11 AM
Host: Luis, our friendly host at Idol Marine :)

Once again food and drinks ill be provided. Address will be sent out at a later stage.

Luis has been through a bad spell with his tanks.. whitespot etc but everything is back to normal and the fish have recovered nicely. This is a great meeting for newbies to attend as Luis is very into his DIY and alot can be learnt from him and his great systems. Luis has propogation systems, scrubbers, greenhouse and lots more.

See you all on the 4th.

Emergency Preparedness

Posted: September 5th, 2009, 1:36am CDT by Mekaeel

I came across this article and thought it might be useful to us all :)
I was watching the Weather Channel recently and they announced that hurricane season was now underway. The pundit warned of the potential problems that arise from these treacherous storms.

The one that stuck out to me? The loss of power.

Most people would regard a couple of hours without electricity as a minor inconvenience. Missing your favorite television program or having the milk spoil might be aggravating, but hey, life goes on.

To the aquarium hobbyist, a couple of hours without electricity can be devastating. Life may, in fact, not go on for some of our tanks inhabitants. This got me thinking: what other ways might Mother Nature wreck havoc upon our tanks to create a true aquarium emergency?

There are plenty, actually.

Earthquakes, tornadoes, thunderstorms and, of course, the aforementioned hurricanes can each potentially leave us high and dry. When you factor in system-related mishaps like disease, leaks/floods and equipment failure, it seems the only thing a responsible aquarist can do to manage these situations is to be prepared before the inevitable takes place.

DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME

Out of all the potential problems that can occur in our aquariums, many can be avoided.

First, use only high quality well-built equipment, starting with the aquarium itself. Buy from reputable tank builders who craft their aquariums with the proper glass/acrylic thickness. For marine and reef aquariums, verify that the adhesives are saltwater-safe.

Always take your time when designing and building a new aquarium system.

Make sure all your slip PVC joints are glued correctly; use Teflon tape on all threaded connections. A small leak can become a big problem if given the chance. Check the volume of your sump to ensure it will hold excess water in case the power fails and your return pumps shut off.

Whether youre buying a prefab stand, doing a DIY job or having one custom-built, be certain it will not only support your aquarium but also withstand some movement. Whether youre from "Earthquake Country, live near a rail line or have a nephew who needs to boost himself up for a better view, be sure your stand is stable and capable of enduring sudden unexpected movements.

After youve designed and setup your aquarium to withstand the elements, protect it by performing routine maintenance. New aquarists tend to forget to clean pumps and powerheads periodically. Doing so will make them last longer, perform better and youll have the peace of mind that comes with knowing youve done your best to thwart any potential pump problems.

BE PREPARED

Hope for the best but always prepare for the worst. That little bit of preparation may turn what could have been a full-blown crisis into a minor snafu. To enroll in our aquarium prep school, get up-to-speed on what areas you need to be concerned about and then heed the advice that follows.

Leak/Overflow/Flood

Fact: fish need water to survive. So lets do all we can to keep our aquarium water inside our tanks instead of all over our living room carpet.

If you notice water leaking from your system, use Mr. Stickys Underwater Glue to patch your aquarium or plumbing until you find a permanent solution. Although this is only a temporary fix, it should buy you a couple of days to find a replacement part. Of course, having replacement parts ready-to-go is the way to go. Ball valves, check valves, bulkheads, unions and corresponding gaskets/o-rings are inexpensive so its a good idea to stock up.

In addition, keep extra water on hand (fresh and salt). It can save the day!

Water Flow/Oxygenation

Water circulation is extremely important in the reef aquarium. It helps oxygenate the water and carries waste to filtration. If flow is stopped for even one hour the negative results can start to become apparent. That is why we recommend keeping extra pumps and pump parts in your aquarium toolbox.

But what happens if the power goes out altogether?

Invest in a quality pump like EcoTech Marines VorTech with battery backup and your tanks flow will continue unaltered for up to 60 hours after the power goes out (30 hours for two pumps). Add a second battery backup to double the run time.

A more economical solution is to have a battery-powered air pump. The gentle current created by the air bubbles will help keep your tank inhabitants alive until power is restored. The downside is you will need to keep the air on in the tank all the time in case you lose power while you are away.

Disease

Illness in an aquarium can appear to come out of nowhere. When it does, there may not be time to wait for a shipment of medication to arrive and administer before your fish are dead.

Ruby Reef and SeaChem both offer a full line of aquarium medications. Experienced hobbyists have learned the hard way that keeping meds on hand is the best way to prevent illness from spiraling out of control since youll be able to react at the first signs of trouble.

Of course, preventing diseases from entering our aquarium in the first place is a habit all hobbyists should practice. Quarantine all new livestock for a minimum of two weeks to allow any latent disease to run its course. This period also gives your new pet an opportunity to become accustomed to captive life without harassment from other animals.

The AccliMate XL is large enough to quarantine small fish. Just add a heater to maintain temperature. When its time to add your new pet to your display tank, the AccliMate makes it easy to do it the right way. The versatile AccliMate XL can also be used as a hospital tank. Combine with Mr. Aquas UV sterilizer to kill disease and filter the water while your fish is separated from the healthy population.

What to do in an Emergency

Youve acquired all of the necessary equipment and taken all of the proper precautions. Now what?

Wait. Something will happen.

As aquarists, the longer we practice this hobby the more likely it is Murphys Law will take effect. When it does, remain calm and follow these simple steps:

Look for leaks and/or water spillage. Protect important electrical components from water.
Reestablish water circulation within 15 minutes.
If the lights are still on, turn them off to reduce stress to the animals. Your tank can survive for at least a week without lighting.
Do not feed your tank while filtration and circulation are compromised. Your fish will be fine for 4-5 days without food.
Do not panic. Do not make rushed decisions because they can lead to bigger problems.
Never use unfiltered tap water to top-off an aquarium, even if its the only thing available. Take the time to filter with an RO unit.

It doesnt take a natural disaster to create an aquarium emergency. Oftentimes it is a simple loss of power or a minor plumbing leak that cause major problems. It is our own unpreparedness that sustains them.

http://kb.marinedepot.com/article.as...mergency090904

SAGA Level Controller

Posted: September 5th, 2009, 8:08pm CDT by brentnorm

Does anyone have the SAGA Level Controller LV-4006C that can mail me an instruction booklet or point me to a website where I can download instructions ?

Camera Tips For Awesome Photographs

Posted: September 5th, 2009, 7:21pm CDT by sean_koekemoer

Thought of starting this thread for the guys who would like to know more wrt their cameras as well as tips. Will load some links to tutorials, videos etc in due course.

Here is some videos to start with:

BASIC SHOOTING MODES:
YouTube - Basic Shooting Modes | Canon 40D 40 D | Digital Photography

APERTURE:
YouTube - Aperture

ISO:
YouTube - ISO

SHUTTERSPEED:
YouTube - Shutter Speed

EXPOSURE:
YouTube - What is Exposure ? | Photography | Camera | Michael Andrew

MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY:
YouTube - Macro Photography Tips For Beginners | Micro Photos

THIS IS MICAHEL'S WEBSITE IF YOU WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS GUY AND HIS PHOTOGRAPHY:
Michael Andrew Photography Blog

Stand modifictions needed.

Posted: September 5th, 2009, 6:10pm CDT by mariusmeyer

Hi guys.

Where is JHB can I find someone who can modify my stand? My current one is only 600 high and would like to add another 500 onto that.
I need someone who can make the top part and then just weld it onto the bottom.

Thanks
Marius

Kenia tree/colt coral - white tips

Posted: September 5th, 2009, 12:47pm CDT by Raven

Hi guys,
One can't really see on this photo, but two of my kenia trees tips started to turned white..
Also I don't really see allot of polyp extensions on that white parts any more - it is as if it's dying... :-(

Must I cut this, or leave it for another day to check if it's getting worse?
It's being like this now for 2-3 days....

Thanks

Need advise on fish only tank

Posted: September 4th, 2009, 8:41pm CDT by liman

Hi all,

First of all, this is a great forum, I've been reading and learning a lot from other members.
I've been keeping a 2' nano reef tank for almost half a year now, and everything's been going very well.
I'm setting up a 2nd marine tank, but fish only, without live rock or coral.

Here's what the setup's like:
- standard 2' tank (bare bottom, without substrate)
- 2 power heads (with sponges)
- heater
- LO T5 lighting

Stock:
- 1 damsel (moved from reef cause getting big and territorial)
- will probably get 1 or 2 more similar fish

So what are the pros and cons with this kind of setup?
Will I get away just fine with this very simple setup?

Thanks in advance,
Steven

Waves and ricordia mushrooms

Posted: September 4th, 2009, 6:40pm CDT by Bob the (reef)builder

Hi all,some news and a special for this weekend at Idol Marine.
Ricordia mushrooms from the usa at a price of R230 per shroom for Saturday only,colours are green,lumo green,blue,orange and gold and a few that appear to be bi-colour.:thumbup:As always various fish and corals in good health are available.Our display tank's surf is up,come and check the wave.Be well,happy spring and look forward to seeing you all....
Idol Marine Crew.

Avain Protocol vs Telkom Business ADSL

Posted: September 4th, 2009, 6:06pm CDT by Gawiedj

Thought some of the tech-heads would like this

Hi Guys/Gals

We are having a bit of fun at the expense of our favourite telecoms provider Helkom. Let me explain. We have satellite call centres which are connected via business ADSL’s to our main data centre. As usual these connections where very unstable and extremely slow. This caused a huge amount of frustration for us as we need to move voice logs(100’s of megabytes) a day up to our main databases for QA and legal purposes. Our company runs on sales and without voice logs we have no binding contract between us and the customer. So they are pretty essential.

Anyway I read a Aprils fools white paper about Avian carrier networks a couple of years ago. Basically it is a protocol that uses racing pigeons as a network layer. This got me thinking about how fast we can transfer the data by racing pigeon. I discussed this idea with my CIO one night having a couple of drinks. When we did the math we found out that we can transfer the data faster by pigeon for certain sites. So we made a project of it. Next week Wednesday is Pigeon VS ADSL day here at the unlimited world. We have the media involved so check the Sunday times for a article on this event.

Basically we will be flying a pigeon with a 4GB micro SD card from Howick to our central site in Hillcrest. We did a dry run yesterday. Here is the stats: Pigeon took 48 minutes to deliver the data. ADSL is still downloading. Telkom got hold of this via the media and is currently in a flat spin. We got a call from Telkom asking us for our circuit numbers so they can make sure we have good service.

Here is the best part. We spend +/- R 45000 a month just on rental for these lines. If we moved to the Avian Carrier Network we will be saving a whopping R 35 000 a month.

Check out the facebook group, do a search for Winston the pigeon on facebook. Also watch the local press for some tongue in cheek articles about our great Helkom.

Regards
Neil

PS: The Original White Paper is located here: RFC 2549 (rfc2549) - IP over Avian Carriers with Quality of Service

Edit: Made a spelling mistake in the title would one of the MODs fix it please?

New Stocks Arrived

Posted: September 4th, 2009, 5:06pm CDT by The Waterboy

hi all

just to let you know that the brightwell biofuel, micro bacter, potassion and neo zeo are all in stock

aswell as the long awaited brightwell neo marine salt.:thumbup:

neo marine salt has been rated as "the" salt by all zeo fundies:P

Water change Water in Jhb North

Posted: September 4th, 2009, 12:33pm CDT by Neil H

Hi all,

I am based in Northriding, i have a tank i am going to start cycling, if anyone has old water from a water change or is going to do a water change in the next week or so please let me know as i would like to use old water for the cycling .....

thanks !! :thumbup:

converting 2 dsb

Posted: September 4th, 2009, 12:07pm CDT by frankie fish

I finished my planning,started removing some of the ceramics and bio-balls,removed a pane of glass,now 2day i'm gonna buy the sand,wash it,and put it in the sump. Any further suggestions/advice on the thickness .of dsb(i was told about 10-15cm),i also have a few pieces of lr that i'm adding. The current lighting that i use in the sump is a Hopar unit,will it b sufficient,or should i improve,and what alternatives r there? In terms of adding snails & crabs,what else should i add,and the egg crate,is it a must,and what is it's purpose,and what should the rate of flow be? The size of the sump is 1500*500*500(overall size),size of dsb compartment,about 700*500*500. I will add pics as i move on.

mantis shrimp

Posted: September 4th, 2009, 12:02pm CDT by regis

interesting article for all u mantis shrimp lovers

http://news.mongabay.com/2009/0826-h...yadevries.html

Marine Insurance on the way BUT...

Posted: September 4th, 2009, 10:00am CDT by Jaco Schoeman

Hi guys...

Okey, so after doing LOTS and LOTS of research, meetings and going back to the drawing board, I am VERY VERY proud to anounce the Marine Insurance Product has been approved by a leading insurer!!! :mbounce:

Some of you might know the previous premiums that was calculated, and some of you felt it was too expensive. Well, we have cut the cost heavily, so it really is VERY affordable.
I can not give you much more information at this stage, and please do not send me information through to quote on yet, as I am busy in discussion with the Admins wrt sponsorship on MASA etc. I can tell you however that the product is very exiting, and will give you some really nice benefits. There is nothing this specialized on specifically Marine Insurance in the world, so it is a huge learning curve for us insurance guys - we will need all the info we can from you.

What I need though, is a small survey from the members here. Please take part in this, I need to supply the information to the insurer by middle next week.

This is just for our statisctacal purposes:

Please indicate:
A) What do you want insured wrt most important equipment that you'd like replaced?
B) What losses do you want insured (bursting of tanks, lightning, mechanical breakdown etc)?
C) What do you recon is an affordable premium to insure you for the answers on the above?
D) **Not compulsory - What other type of cover would you want for your aquarium?

Thank you for your assistance thus far!!! As soon as I can roll out the product, you all will see it. It seems definite that we are going live 01 October 2009 with it!!! :whoohoo:

Does one pay duties to buy from Amazon

Posted: September 4th, 2009, 8:35am CDT by Tony

HI All. I'm looking to buy a camera body on Amazon which is about half the price of what one would pay her is SA. Would I be hit for duties by SARS for importing a camera? I import DVD's with no problems and was wondering because of what it was SARS would want their piece of the pie.

starting up

Posted: September 3rd, 2009, 11:55pm CDT by BELL

HI ALL THANX FOR AMAZING FORUM, HAS BEEN SO MUCH HELP WITH INFO
I WILL BE STARTING TO BUILD MY TANK SOON NEED TO KNOW WERE IS THE BEST PLACE TO BY GLASS IN NORTHCLIFF AREA. THAX
:thumbup:

P'H meter price

Posted: September 3rd, 2009, 6:52pm CDT by Tony

Hi all

I'm looking for a p.H meter/pen. Could you PM me prices please

Photography (SLR) Courses ?

Posted: September 3rd, 2009, 6:06pm CDT by Nemos Janitor

Any recommendations on photography courses and if they are worth it? And what is a realistic price? Are there different levels or .... How do they work? Who has done one?

Salt

Posted: September 3rd, 2009, 5:50pm CDT by dallasg

hi,

if u have old/unused reef salt u would like to get rid of, or changed brands and want to get rid of your old salt, please let me know

Slumdog millionaire

Posted: September 3rd, 2009, 4:58pm CDT by Slummies

Hey everyone.

Just a quick howzit and stuff. im from East London and been keeping FW for awhile. i got around 20+ breeding tank at my pozzie. im moving over to SW. starting out small with a 4ft FOWLR. (anyone have spare rock can let me know:) )

really trying to learn the ins and outs of keeping SW fish and all that.

oh.. and im not a millionaire.. far from it.. more like a pooraire:)

Red Sea salt

Posted: September 3rd, 2009, 2:13pm CDT by Boendoe

Hi there

Has any one use the Red Sea Salt (Coral) brand before, and if so what did you think of it.

micro bubbles from chiller

Posted: September 3rd, 2009, 12:13pm CDT by magman

I set my chiller up, and I have the the outflow coming into the DT, but the problem is that it is injecting millions of really small bubbles in, what could the problem be? Is it sucking air in?

building a sump for 500 liter tank

Posted: September 3rd, 2009, 10:20am CDT by hassen

I am completely new to the hobby and i have a 1.5 m tank that has space under the cabinet for a sthe existing sump is cracked and i want to build a new sump for marine fishkeeping, please sent me details on what is the best sump setup, the space i have is about 1200(l) x 400(w) x 450(h) i want to know how many chambers, size of each chamber and baffle arrangements

C.U.C (turbo snails/hermits) / Stars

Posted: September 3rd, 2009, 9:59am CDT by ZeroCool

Hi everyone ...

Does anyone maybe have stars that he / she wants to sell ?

And secondly, I am looking to up my number of CUC members ...

Hope to get feedback soon ...

regards

[FS] AQUA MEDIC AQUASTARLIGHT WITH 3 - 150W M/H

Posted: September 3rd, 2009, 8:24am CDT by SCOOBY

I have this nice Aqua Medic Aquastarlight for sale.It has 3 - 150w M/H and is a very compact.The size off this unit is L(180cm),w(12cm) and h(7.5cm).The finish is in black.Very nice unit.

Absolutely essential test kits

Posted: September 2nd, 2009, 7:33am CDT by Stressed Eric

Hi guys, as a resource to the noobies and not so noobies, when talking about chemical parameters in a reef tank - what are your opinions on
1. Absolutely essential test kits
2. Nice to have test kits
3. What was I thinking when i bought this test kit . . .

[FS] 150w hailide and balast for sale

Posted: September 2nd, 2009, 7:24am CDT by leslie hempel

i have one of theses i wont be using so if anyone is interested let me know, no bulb included. the unit is still very new..

Balast

raidiant lighting fitting

VorTech MP10 Propeller Pump

Posted: September 2nd, 2009, 2:42am CDT by Warr7207

Will the VorTech MP10 Propeller Pump become available in South Africa soon ?

VorTech MP10 Propeller Pump | EcoTech Marine

Advanced Aquarist's Online Magazine - Product Review: New products and technology in the marine and reef aquarium hobby

Happy Birthday Mayet

Posted: September 2nd, 2009, 1:07am CDT by chikaboo

:happybday: Mayet - Enjoy the rest of your day:party: May you SEA many many more:mbounce:

Oops! WHO did it again?

Posted: September 2nd, 2009, 12:49am CDT by chikaboo

Was it me?;) Hey everyone what happened to the site or was it me again!:razz: Also either all the watches in my home are wrong or the sites clock is 1 hour behind!

Huge refugium and/or filter

Posted: September 2nd, 2009, 10:27am CDT by sean_koekemoer

Now for the next question- I am adding a 5000lt Jo Jo tank to the total water volume of my tank, meaning the total water volume will be around 9000lt.
I Would love to fill it with about 400mm of sand, stick a couple (:whistling:) of rock inside there and add some Plants, chaeto etc.

Question 1) What type of plants can I put into the system/jo jo drum to maximise the absorbtion of excessive nutrients.

Question 2) How will I go about the flow inside the Jo Jo Tank to be able to get maximum/minimum flow inside the tank for the plants to grow as well as to get detritus "all over" ?

Question 3) The water need to gravity feed back to the display tank, but with water coming into the Jo Jo at the top, and water running out from the top, it means that the water column at the bottom of the Jo Jo tank will not really "rotate" and flow back to the main display.
Will this be a good thing as; on the one side all detritus will float down and feed all critters, plants, bacteria,as well as live brine shrimp??? Or do I need to "stir" the water with a powerhead 24/7 (I do not really want any pumps inside the Jo Jo tank??

Bare in mind that the tank will have maximum sunlight from the top (it has a perspex lid)

Detritus settlement in sumps

Posted: September 2nd, 2009, 8:39am CDT by sean_koekemoer

I need to know this- so please guys and gals, give a solid answer and not a thought out answer...

What is the purpose of all the critters in ones sump, eg lice thingies, snails, crabs etc etc??? Do they not disperse of detritus too???.

I have read that ones flow over your sump area needs to be low(ish), but from experience I tend to disagree, as I had a huge return (obviously, whatever volume returns to your display in a given time frame, will return at the same speed back to your sump:whistling:)

And I never had issues with detritus- also keep in mind that my buffers on either side of my sand bed was cut high, so water never really flowed "over" the sand,and never "blew" out detritus from my display.

Please explain what happens with detritus in a well established tank (I am not talking about newly set up tanks that does not have a lot of bacteria and critters)

Happy Birthday Jan and Ruan

Posted: September 1st, 2009, 4:31am CDT by chikaboo

Happy birthday guys - Have a great day and may your'll see many many more!:happybday:

Aquaculture clowns

Posted: September 1st, 2009, 8:33pm CDT by MikeMck

HI

Hope I do not get into trouble for this?

But Moolis if you are to busy to tell the guys on the forum of these beautiful clowns, I will do it for you;)

Pet Stop landed some normal (think he called them ocelaris?) and tomato clowns that are aqua cultured and they look absolutely FAB.

He did have a special on them as well - but for the life of me I can not remember what it was (think R60 each for 4 or more - but lets get him to tell us)

Now you have to post some photos Moolis! AND the prices + specials

where is animalia

Posted: September 1st, 2009, 8:28pm CDT by jaquesdp08

hey, anyone know where he disappeared to ?

Algae contract cleaning

Posted: September 1st, 2009, 7:43pm CDT by jrwdive

My tank has been going about seven weeks now and a bit of green algae was starting to become evident. On Sunday I decided to collect some snails to reduce the problem until the ATS kicked in properly.

I nipped off to Isipingo and quickly collected some candidates. The problem is, being new to the game (more is better) I ended up with a solution way too big for the problem.

5 x Turbos, 2 x topshells and about 8 nerites have dealt with 15% - 20% of the algae coverage in 48 hours.

I see they will have to be considered as being on short term contract. The best performers will be given permanent posts!

Seriously though, the tank is 1.1m x 0.6m x .5m, how much algae is considered acceptable when established and how about how many should I think of keeping? I suppose I could experiment until I get the right balance.

Test Kit GiveAway: Durban

Posted: September 1st, 2009, 4:10pm CDT by Andreas

Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:

Test Kit GiveAway

Location:

Durban

Shipping or Collection only:

Collection

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

Hi guys,

I have a Tropic Marine Expert test kit that could go to better use by another reefer. I would prefer to give this away to a newbie that is just starting off and cant afford the test kits atm.

Cheers:)

Notes:

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Too much return flow,

Posted: September 1st, 2009, 3:51pm CDT by magman

Is it possible to have too much flow over a DSB, I am moving 6000l/hr from the return, now do you think this is too much over a 100x45 DSB, my point in that most of the detrus going to the sump does not have a chance to settle on the bed?

Ideal water temp.

Posted: September 1st, 2009, 2:49pm CDT by magman

What is the ideal water temp for mixed reef, and also what is the max sort of to run. I would think 25 and inmates would start sweating. I know FO and you could go a bit higher, but other wise what is ideal, and what is too warm?

[FS] Complete Full stocked 1.8m tank will all live stock for sale - 3 weeks only

Posted: September 1st, 2009, 2:17pm CDT by gawarncke

Hi there guys,

I have a complete setup for sale. +- R50000.00 worth of stock and equipment

+-150kgs of live rock
Massive green carpet annenome
Silver tip Annenome
White Annenome
Purple Annenome

+- 6 Clown fish 3 medium in size, 1 massive
Blue Bird Wrasse
2 x Blue Damsels
4 x Boxer Shrimps
1 x sea Cucumber
1 x jelly bean
1 x blue trigger (not quite sure)
+-10 turbo snails
some crab annenomes
2 x Corrals
Alot to mention

1.8m tank in cabinet with sump
1.2m tank in cabinet with sump
Lighting
Protein Skimmers
Pumps
Phosban Reactors
Test kits
Lots and lots of spares
Heaters
Everything u need actually for 2 full setups
Oh and a Cooler

I am relocating to Cape Town so I am selling everything. R60000.00 paid to date for the equipment and stock. Some fiji rock, included. But generally lots of growth on the rocks and high quality stuff.

I have alot of other plants and things growing on the rocks that I paid alot for. Some at R600.00 per piece.
Can update with serial nos and model nos on some of the equipment.

The stock and Hardware goes to the person that offers the best price on it.

I can update with photos of all the stock just be specific please.

I stay in polokwane so you will need to collect. Some of the hardware I can post if you pay for postage!Please feel free to ask any questions.

ALL THE STUFF MUST GO BY THE LAST WEEK OF SEPTEMBER AS I AM MOVING.
GUYS I AM WILLING TO LET THE STUFF GO FOR A BARGAIN HOWEVER I NEED TO RECOUP SOME OF MY MONEY SO PLEASE BE A LITTLE RESONABLE.

I dont have much time on the internet so I am posting my cell no so however is interested can phone me direct.

0769234773

Aptiasia - really that bad?

Posted: September 1st, 2009, 2:12pm CDT by Raven

Hi,
I have a question about Aptiasia.
To say that I have a plague of aptiasia is an understatement.
Hi really do have thousands of the little buggers.

At first I've tried to get rid of them. I've used from kalk to other commerial products.
To my frustration NOTHING worked succesfully! This little creatures are really hard to kill!.

I think I've done more damage to the nearby corals.

At this stage alot of the aptiasia is next to some of my corals, some even grow between my Zoa's.
And the funny thing is - I can't see ANY ill affect on my corals.
They still open fully, they still grow, they are happy!

The question now is - are the aptiasia really that bad?
I know that they are exelent filter feeders/filters.
Must I continue to remove them, or must I leave them be?

Extra 18w to tl-450

Posted: September 1st, 2009, 1:49pm CDT by cpc_h

Hi everyone.
I recently installed another pl bulb in my tl-450 unfortunatley the only bulb i can find at the moment is 4000k. I cant really notice a big improvement in light so my question is will the extra bulb being only 4000k be benificial to my inhabitants? I spose it is an extra 18 watts?

Featured System for September 2009 - Gawiedj

Posted: September 1st, 2009, 12:57pm CDT by dallasg

Our Featured System for September 2009 belongs to Gawiedj!
Congratulations on a Super Nano!

Click on the photo to see the full feature.

Help building a wave maker

Posted: September 1st, 2009, 11:48am CDT by nico.m.ferreira@gmail.com

Good day every one.

I am looking for some advice on wave makers.
I haven't seen one in a shop yet and was wondering if it is possible to build your own and how to do it? (luckly my diy skills aren't to bad)

What advantaghes does a wave maker have in the tank?
Or were can I get more info on it?

Regards Nico.

sump

Posted: September 1st, 2009, 9:09am CDT by Antolo

Please can someone put up a close up pic of their sump. I have set mine up and not sure if I have done it right. I want to have a deep sand bed and a section for live rock. Should each section flow into the next without being able to run back?

Pincushion coral touching Millepora

Posted: September 1st, 2009, 9:05am CDT by Boendoe

Hi there, I have a Pincushion coral that has exploded in the last two weeks, now it's touching my purple Millepora, is this bad for the Millepora?

Feeding my Copperband Butterfly

Posted: September 1st, 2009, 8:30am CDT by ChrisNell

All

I have not posted lately, but I a a keen Marine enthusiast - learning every day. I have a 500l display, 200l sump with TS2 in-sump skimmer, chaeto, DSB, and small algae scrubber. Setup about 10 months old - all parameters looking good.

Some problems with aptisia, so I bought a Copperband three weeks ago. He took his time, but sorted out these pests slowly but surely. When I bought him, the LFS assured me that the copperband is being fed Artemia without problems. Unfortunately, I have not seen him take a single nip at these. At feeding time, he actually joins the action, swimming around between the food, but does not take any. He still looks very healthy, and is constantly browsing the reef. Also no bullies around, so he is very relaxed, and does not even hide or swim away when somebody approach the display.

I do not want to lose him - are there any suggestions on what I can try?

Thanks
Chris

Request : OTP-1000 Price

Posted: September 1st, 2009, 8:08am CDT by Sentari

Hi All!

Can anyone tell me if they have OTP-1000 Pumps with Pin wheel impellors in stock. I need one ASAP!!!!

Thanks!

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