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Wiring a T5 Electronic Ballast

Posted: November 30th, 2009, 7:43am CST by Pugsly

Hi all,

I got myself a 80w T5 electronic ballast and a giesemann actinic 03 tube - now how the hell do I hook it up.

I know that on the left side is the 3 inputs where the mains must come in - but what is the order of the "earth" "live" and "Neutral" wires. and on the right is the output side to the tube. On this side does it matter what way around the wires go - I know that the same to wires must go to one end of the tube, and the other 2 to the other end of the tube.

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How do we frag an elephant´s ear?

Posted: November 30th, 2009, 7:40am CST by ronaldgv

My friend has two big elephant ears and wants to try fragging one of them. I don´t know if you call this coral the same as we do, but here's a picture. Should we treat it as you would a mushroom, or a ricordea, or is it something completely different?

Always consider a business proposal in its entirety before agreeing to it and getting

Posted: November 30th, 2009, 7:22am CST by leslie hempel

Johnny wanted to have sex with a girl in his office,
but she belonged to someone else...

One day, Johnny got so frustrated that he went up to
her and said, "I'll give you a R100 if you let me
have sex with you. But the girl said NO.

Johnny said, "I'll be fast. I'll throw the money on
the floor, you bend down, and I'll be finished by the
time you pick it up. "

She thought for a moment and said that she would have
to consult her boyfriend... So she called her
boyfriend and told him the story.

Her boyfriend says, "Ask him for R200, pick up the
money very fast, he won't even be able to get his
pants down."

So she agrees and accepts the proposal. Half an hour
goes by, and the boyfriend is waiting for his
girlfriend to call.

Finally, after 45 minutes, the boyfriend calls and
asks what happened.
She responded, "The bastard used coins!"

Management lesson:
Always consider a business proposal in its entirety before agreeing to it and getting screwed!

Wooden TAnk

Posted: November 30th, 2009, 9:08pm CST by Renannchen

How is this for a tank build?
check this out, a wooden tank

http://www.jonolavsakvarium.com/eng_...200litres.html

Cycling bare minimum ?

Posted: November 30th, 2009, 8:59pm CST by neo

Hi,
what is the bare minimum with what i can start a cycle?
I was thinkinh of getting the ball rolling with only the DSB, substrate in the DT and two pieces of LR in the DT, will this work?

Please post pics of shrooms?

Posted: November 30th, 2009, 8:54pm CST by Renannchen

Hey im just looking around for differnt shrooms, to put in my NANo just want some pics of what is out there, so plese post pics of whatever shrooms you have?:razz:

Phytoplankton

Posted: November 30th, 2009, 7:59pm CST by sihaya

Did I share this with you guys already? I don't remember...

Phytoplankton cult art Sara

Reef octopus overflow

Posted: November 30th, 2009, 7:43pm CST by Fishy Steve

Looking for a reef octopus overflow. Must be for a good price as i'm still deciding between it and drilling the tank. Cape town.

Drilling Starfire glass

Posted: November 30th, 2009, 7:26pm CST by Fishy Steve

I am in the process of buying a tank made out of 8mm starfire glass. I need to know if there is a special technique to drilling it as opposed to normal glass and if there is anyone near the Milnerton area in cape town who can do it for me. I'm willing to pay. Thanks Steve

Regal angel

Posted: November 30th, 2009, 7:19pm CST by Annoying

Hey
I'm interested to get one of the regal angels, I've read that they are hard to keep but with a large tank and allot of live rock it is possible. Has anyone got any experience with this fish and if you do what did you do to get it to eat and remain healthy.
Thanks:thumbup:

Saturdays Rugby

Posted: November 30th, 2009, 3:42pm CST by magman

You guys see the match on Saturday. I feel sorry for the boks, the boys are tired now, and need a break. The boys played 15/16 matches in the Super 14, then 6 or 7 in the tri nations, then another 9-10 in the currie cup, the guys have not had a break since the start of the super 14's. With us being current champs also, there is lots of additional pressure.
What really pissed me off, was the little ref on Saturday, he was worse than any piece of detrus, (like one of those fat green ones from a tang). he blew us for anything, and at any chance, and let Ireland do what they wanted. The reffing was disgusting!

How could this happen.

Posted: November 30th, 2009, 3:26pm CST by mandarin

A Toddler of two years went to hospital for servere burns on her hands, when she got back from the theather both her legs were amputated, this is really SAD.
I AM REALY DISCUSTED.:imsorry:

Bristleworm sting?

Posted: November 30th, 2009, 3:24pm CST by LRS

Hey guys! Was busy cleaning my tank,picked up a piece of lr and felt a light prick on my finer.When I looked at my finger tip there were a few very fine 'hairs' stuck on it?! It doesn't hurt or anything,but I crapped myself lol! There were a couple of worms underneath the rock. Could it be a sting from one of these and should I be concerned?

The Airgun Thread

Posted: November 30th, 2009, 2:32pm CST by sean_koekemoer

Hey, at least the Hairdresser 4 times 4 is being put to good use. Alida took them kids out for some serrrrious shooting while I was fishing:

TUNZE XMas specials for bigger tanks

Posted: November 30th, 2009, 1:39pm CST by George

6205 Turbelle Stream 2 Controllable from 5,000 lt/h to 22,000 lt/h Normal price R 5811.00 special price R 4940.00:thumbup:

6305 Turbelle Stream 2 Controllable from 9,000 lt/h to 30,000 lt/h Normal price
R 8178.00 special price R 6950.00:thumbup:

While stocks last ............ :slayer:

equipment quotes

Posted: November 30th, 2009, 1:24pm CST by Norries

hi sponsors,

i need a quote on the following,

ts3 skimmer.
refractometer.
ph meter one that sits outside the tank?
sun-sun flow pumps x4 with wavemaker kit - or similar.
glass magnet cleaner
and ro unit,

thanks

i am in jeffreysbay,

pieter.nortje09@gmail.com

regards,

norries:thumbup:

Badboy

Posted: November 30th, 2009, 12:58pm CST by badboy

Hi Everyone

This baby is getting big now!!

Posted: November 30th, 2009, 10:30am CST by Jinx

What do you guys think?

Leveling a tank

Posted: November 30th, 2009, 10:05am CST by keyaam

I need some assistance levelling my tank. I tried the coin method but the tank is not 100% level. The tank stands on laminated flooring and the floor is not level. I do not want to use machine feet so are there any other options?

T5/MH Pendant

Posted: November 30th, 2009, 10:04am CST by Atilla

hi guys

those Aqua Medic (think its called Ocean Sunlight?) where do you get them? Price? any other pendants thats worthwhile? looking for a 4 foot (120cm).

Thanks

Best buds.

Posted: November 30th, 2009, 9:41am CST by Jinx

Hey all I bought my Flame angel on Saturday, and introduced him into my tank with my Bi color angel.The Bi-color chased him around for a while but they are good friends now, just like true angels hahaha.

prodibio bioclean

Posted: November 30th, 2009, 8:17am CST by Furbz

anyone know where i can find this in jhb??
who stocks?

Breathtaking Aquariums Around The World

Posted: November 29th, 2009, 9:34pm CST by Renannchen

Images 7 Breathtaking Aquariums Around The World - PakMusic - The Pure Pakistani Forums | Pakistani Music Movies Dramas Desi Forums

just thought i'd share this

So unfair...

Posted: November 29th, 2009, 7:59pm CST by viper357

I so want one of these, the Americans are so lucky, they get all the nice stuff :(

Hi Everyone

Posted: November 29th, 2009, 6:19pm CST by omer

Hi every one, i've been thinking a lot of getting a marine aquriume and finely i have decide to start with one. would any one know where i can get a BOYU TL-550 in a good price?

please id this growth

Posted: November 29th, 2009, 3:00pm CST by maj

Hi,

Please tell me what is this growing on my LR?
this white hairs started blooming on certain LR

Hi Everyone !

Posted: November 29th, 2009, 2:46pm CST by Viper

Hi Everyone :wave2: ,

I've visited Masa a few times before ;) , but never posted on the site before !
I've started with marine tanks in Gonubie EL a few years back with the help of a few good friends :) !
I'm back in Pretoria now for over a year !
I'm running two marine tanks at the moment !

Schalk. :thumbup:

[FS] fish for sale

Posted: November 29th, 2009, 12:03pm CST by Atilla

hi

i have the following 3 fish for sale (all have been in my system for about a year):

1 x 10cm regal tang , perfect condition and eating anything you put in the tank
mated pair maroon clowns ,male @ 4cm & female @ 7cm
1 x coral catfish about 8 cm

make me decent offer and ill fly them to you. shipping will be for buyers expense offcourse.

thanks

algae takeover

Posted: November 29th, 2009, 11:44am CST by danimal

hey guys

in the last few days I have had an explosion of algae. mostly brown stuff, but bits of red as well which looks like cyano to me.

i have been monitoring nitrates and phosphates, they are both minimal (nitrate 2.5ppm, and phosphate 0.1ppm). im not sure i trust the phosphate as the algae could be eating it.

possible sources that im aware of:

2 weeks ago i added a whole bunch of "dead" live rock - from a mate's old tank, had been sitting in his garage for a year.

last week i got a CBB - he's doing fine, but obviously ive started feeding marine mix with brine shrimp etc - feeding once a day, pellets and the shrimp. i might be overfeeding?

a few weeks ago i got a blenny, i havent seen in in a few days and he's normally very active. im wondering if maybe he has kicked it somehwere I cant see... but my nitrates have stayed low so im not sure.

im quite concerned as this algae has spread really fast and is looking mighty sif. I have chaeto above my dsb with a 45W warm white globe, however it has remained the same size since I got it aout 5 weeks ago.

on monday I had a mishap with my iodine - dosing bottle was resting on a brace while i was fiddling with stuff and... knocked it over...:whistling: did water change etc, ran carbon, all seemed fine after a day or so. also dosed some stability for two days afterwards as a lot of the bacteria died.

so - there coiuld be a lots of reasons why this is happening but if anyone can share any light, or offer advice it would be most appreciated.

last thing (and this is of the most concern) - this morning i noticed my clowns both have black spots on them! they are behaving normally, just with these little dots everywhere. help!???

Anemone

Posted: November 29th, 2009, 9:50am CST by marinenoob

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the advice thsu far. My anemone keeps moving around after a week or two. I have tried different spots in the tank but it does not seem to like it. I have tried dark and lighted areas. built caved areas for it and also buried it in the sand. nothing helps. it seems to be eating okay but just won't settle. I have had him for about three months now. also the clown are not interested in going near it.

any ideas?

regards,

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Refractometer

Posted: November 29th, 2009, 8:32am CST by Jurgs

Hi Guys,

I am looking for a second hand refractometer if any one has a spare one lying around. Prefably in the JHB area so that i can collect.

Thanks,
Jurgen

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Refractometer

Posted: November 29th, 2009, 8:32am CST by Jurgs

Hi Guys,

I am looking for a second hand refractometer if any one has a spare one lying around. Prefably in the JHB area so that i can collect.

Thanks,
Jurgen

Nwe Tank

Posted: November 28th, 2009, 11:40pm CST by wildbunny

Hi
Is thare any body that can help me with a compleate scetch for quotation requesting purpose.including all holes that needs to be drild, wavebox. overflow, braceing every thing.

size is 3meter long
600mm wide
700mm high water level

thank you

:P

New to your Forum

Posted: November 28th, 2009, 8:09pm CST by JIM

Hello, :) im new to your forum but not to keeping fish, my experience in the marine keeping area is limited, i kept saltwater for about 5 years,

[FS] Tank only for sale

Posted: November 28th, 2009, 3:48pm CST by wildbunny

Tank , Stand and sump for sale.

Tank has 8 sides with overflow in the back.
Sump included
Tank 8 sides Of 400mm each water level 650mm.

stand made od 25x25 square tubing

sump 600mm long x 400mm wide and 400mm high 3 compartments.

Reason for sale.

Time to go BIG.:thumbup:
Send me your Email and i will mail photos.

Taken befor i had thi sump Exetra.

Tank cleand out already

Urgent Advice - filter sucked the anemone

Posted: November 28th, 2009, 11:37am CST by aminyassien

good morning

1 hour ago the was sucked in the filter pipe:(

i t is dead

i took it out from the tank

what i have to do now

should i do a water change or what??

please advice

amin

Happy Eid

Posted: November 28th, 2009, 11:26am CST by FransSny

To all our Muslim members celebrating Eid today....enjoy :)

New Marines

Posted: November 28th, 2009, 11:18am CST by Naiema

Available@Sams Aquarium: Yellow and Kole Tangs,Rock Beauties,Red lipped Blennies, Banggai Cardinals,Royal Grammas,Pepperment Shrimps.Lions,Adult Emperor and Blue Rings, and stunning corals and more. Please call us on 0217122534/0826368990 for details.

Fire fish

Posted: November 28th, 2009, 8:59am CST by Zuna

Hey guys

Quick question. got two fire gobies last week, just want to find out do these guys normaly hide away i havnt seen them in 2 days now

Live stock.

Posted: November 27th, 2009, 2:03am CST by wildbunny

Hi every body
Take in consideration i live in Jeffreys bay.

Can one take stock out of the see for your tank wile scuba diving.
Any good dive spots around?
can some body please post some pic of what i can look for to take for my tank. names dont help much i go by picture.

Thanks all

:thumbup::peroni::yeahdude:

Macro Lense for my D40

Posted: November 27th, 2009, 2:33pm CST by Gawiedj

I've been looking to upgrade to a proper Macro lense for my D40, yes I know it's old and entry level...it will be upgraded next.

I really want the Nikon 105mm VR but I dont want to spend THAT much.
I've looked at the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro and from what I've read it seems to be a really good lense at almost half the price of the Nikon.
Do you guys think it's worth spending the extra 4k on the Nikon Lense?

Where can I get a 260L JoJo container in Joburg

Posted: November 27th, 2009, 1:49pm CST by gaboon

:peroni:CHEERS!

Rare fish , Nice fish and Plain fish

Posted: November 27th, 2009, 1:23pm CST by lanzo

Im giving you guys a chance of getting some of the best fish that you have ever seen just to celebrate a new supplier.

Here is the list that you guys can choose from...if its not on here please post the name of the fish and ill get it for you.

This shipment will arrive in the new year...giving you enough time to save up for that special fish or giving your wife time to safe for your Christmas present:)

On the Pricey stock a deposit of 30%-50% deposit needs to be placed before hand...this is for prices above R3000 ranging up all the way to R?????

Here is the fish you can choose from:

Pygmy agels(Centropyge):

Japanese Angelfish (Centropyge interruptus).....RARE!!

Potteri Angelfish (Centropyge potteri)

Fishers Angelfish(Centropyge fisheri).....RARE in s.a

Joculator Angelfish(Centropyge joculator).......RARE!!!!!

Stock list update 2009-11

Posted: November 27th, 2009, 12:38pm CST by Moolis

Hi reefers

December is on our doorstep and then 2010 ?!?!

A lot of you are sending me emails, PMs and call to find out what we have in stock, especially live stock!

Regarding hardware we are constantly busy updating our online shop www.onlinepetshop.co.za with our products so have a look and if it is not on the site yet email me or Richard via the site and we will reply ASAP.

On live stock it is a different matter. We intend to WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) each coral, so time will be against us. Fish are 50% done. But in the mean time, This is what we have in stock now:

Angels:
Coral beauty x 3
Blue fin x 1
Yellow fin x 1
Yellow x 2
Lamark x 2
Zebra x 1 (genicanthus melanospilos)
Bicolour angel x 2
Emperor x adult
Emperor x 2 juvenile
Semicerculatus x 2 juvenile
Eibli x 2
Potters angel x 1
Flame angel x 1
Keyhole x 2

Goldies & cardinals:
Purple queen x 7
Squimipines x 9
Carbeira x 12
Bangai x 14
Pajama x 2
Red tip x 1

Tangs:
Yellow tang x 10
Powder brown tang x 3 white fase
Olive shoulder small x 2
Naso medium x 2
Naso small x 3
Blue tang small x 1
Blue tang medium x 2
White belly blue tang x 1 medium
Powder blue x 3 medium
Yellow doctor Juv x 2
White tail bristle mouth x 1
2 stripe / coral rabbit fox x 1
Fox fase x 3
Sailfin LARGE x 1

Damsels & Clowns:
Green chromis LOTS
Tomato clowns LOTS
Blue yellow fin damsel LOTS
African clown x 6
Percula clown x 4
Ocelaris clown x 7
Pink skunk x 3
Orange skunk x 4
Maroon clown x 8
XXL ass Damsels x 8
Blue damsels LOTS
Saddle back clowns x 4
Black finned clown x 4

Goby & blenny:
Yellow watchman x 4
Blue dotted yellow goby x 6
Radium x 4
Fire fish x 12
Antenna yellow nose goby x 5
Salarias x 2
Orange diamond goby x 2
Sleeper goby x 4
Snydersi x 1
Neon goby x 3 (the real deal)

Wrasse:
Green bird wrasse x 1
Dragon/rock mover/ghost wrasse x 2 juvenile
Cleaner wrasse LOTS
Meleagrides wrasse x 2 small
Meleagrides wrasse x 1 large
6 line wrasse x 6
Marble wrasse x 3
Fairy solar wrasse x 3
Red fairy wrasse 2
Lunare x 1
2 spot x 1 small
2 Spot x 1 medium
African coris x 2
Yellow wrasse x 2
Yellow tail wrasse x 4
Orange spot rabbit / fox
Yellow wrasse x 2
Dianas hog x 1

Trigger:
Blue throat x 2
Undulated x 1
Nigger x 1
Picasso trigger x 1
Pink tail trigger x 1
Yellow face trigger x 2

Fish:
Scooter x 4
Red scooter x 2
Green (normal) mandarin x 4
Large SAND shark x 1
Yellow box x 3
Bamboo shark egg x 2
Sweetlip x 2
Long nose hawk x 1
Normal hawk x 1
Dwarf hawk x 1
False strait back banner x 2
Long finned Lion fish x 3
YELLOW Leaf fish x 1
Zebra eel large x 1
Yellow black spot Lutianus grouper x 6
Royl gramma's x 2

Inverts:
Cleaner shrimps LOTS
Peppermint shrimps LOTS
Boxing shrimp x 4
Yellow boxing shrimp x 1
Boxing crab x 2
Hermit normal LOTS
Red leg hermits LOTS
Blue leg hermits LOTS
VARIETY OF ANEMONES x 12
Orange starfish x 2
Linckia starfish x 2
Anemone shrimps x 4
Anemone crab x 3
Sanddollars x 3
Fragilis algae x 1
Red cleaner shrimp / white sox / white spotted cleaner shrimp x 2
Arrow crab x 1
Spider starfish x 2

This is the fish and some inverts. The coral list later or next week NOW I HAVE GO AND HELP CUSTOMERS.

Sun Sun Pumps

Posted: November 27th, 2009, 12:21pm CST by shane

Hi,
Those reefers that are using the JVP 202 12000l/hour sun sun pumps,are the pumps able to move independantly or are they fixed?
Cheers

Hi Jaco

Posted: November 27th, 2009, 11:12am CST by viper357

You have a PM.

Hi Marco

Posted: November 27th, 2009, 11:12am CST by viper357

You have a PM

Hi Rob

Posted: November 27th, 2009, 11:12am CST by viper357

You have a PM

Hi George

Posted: November 27th, 2009, 11:12am CST by viper357

You have a PM.

Four tentacle micro anemones/fungus??

Posted: November 27th, 2009, 11:09am CST by FDB

Hi all.
I have been noticing small (what looks like) anemone's ALL over ALL my tanks.
On the plants, on the rocks, on the substrate everywhere...
Strange thing is, they have four arms (tentacles) with sphere's at the ends.

I have searched online but cannot find any images that look like what i'm seeing.
They definately only have four tentacles.

They look a lot like this, just thinner and with only four tentacles...

Could they be a aiptasia? I seriously doubt it because of the round/sphere tips...
Could they rather be a bacteria than an anemone?

I have a nice big jewel anemone in my tank, but would it cause baby's to sprout all over the show?

New Stock At Idol Marine

Posted: November 27th, 2009, 10:25am CST by Bob the (reef)builder

Hi All,

New Stock at Idol Marine.
Fish List.
Yellow tangs,flame angels,queen angel,rock beauty,brown,green and black clown gobies,firefish,lamark angel,copperband butterfly,percula clowns,black percula clowns,naso tangs,powder brown tang,green mandarins and various other fish.

Our policy is only to sell fish that we know are eating and in good health.You are welcome to book fish, when they are ready to go payment will be due.:)
Invertabrate List.
Peppermint shrimps,cleaner shrimps,dancing shrimps,arrow crabs,various snails and hermits.
Coral List.
euphyllia ancora,cristata,glabarences,open brains red and green,blastomussa,ricordia florida,scolymia,litophyton,polyps,assorted mushrooms and a selection of soft corals.
Live Rock.
Premium Kenya deep red and shallow green at R120 per kg.

We will have an awesome christmas bonus deal for our customers,details will be released very soon.:thumbup:

We look forward to serving and seeing you all.

Some serious tank builders

Posted: November 27th, 2009, 8:54am CST by FransSny

Not sure if any of you guys have seen this website. I found it while looking for inspiration for my new cube :whistling:

Some awesome tanks here

Custom Aquariums, custom aquarium, custom made aquariums, aquariums, custom built, custom acrylic aquariums - Living Color Enterprises, Inc.

One for the new dads out there

Posted: November 26th, 2009, 7:04am CST by FransSny

Urgent Help - Messed Up Tank Help Asap

Posted: November 26th, 2009, 11:08pm CST by Lisa

Hi guys
I have been fighting a problem with nitrates for some time. Now in addition all hell seems to be breaking loose in my tank. Off perametres, red algae, hair algae and white slime bubbly algea.
I'll start when all the trouble began.
About 2 months ago a good friend gave me approx 12 hard corals varying from as big as a 10cent piece to the palm of your hand size(3 of)
My tank is a jewel 260 litre. It has its own canister-no sump etc. It has a prism hang on protein skimmer.

I was so excited to be getting the corals that I only realized as I was putting the corals in that this could be a problem and that I needed to keep an eye on the peramiters more closely due to the sudden increase of "life" in the tank.

The nitrates shot through the roof. I kept taking water to test at my LPS. I changed 50litres asap, the ph was a bit high and the salinity was high. I lost a groups of green ears, a large "cauliflower" softie. White bubble coral. I lost a butterfly fish also. The corals i was given are either shrinking or look like they are dying.

Unfortunately I was STUPID and didnt ask the names of the corals when they were given to me; I also didnt check on the requirements for them. I couldnt even tell if some are dead or alive because I dont know what they are supposed to look like. ROOKIE STUPIDITY

After about 2 weeks the salinity was fine as well as the ph and the phospates. I added phosphate remover matting to the canister.

Over the past 3 weeks I have changed 150 litres of water. The nitrates have dropped from off the chart to about 15ppm. I cant seem to get them lower. They are still too high. The corals I think are dying off. Last week I finally got 2 additional T5's working in my tank. I now have 4 x T5's(2 white and 2 actcintic).

The green algea and red algea are starting to go bonkers. There has also appeared in the space of 24 hours what looks like the red bubbly algea but it is WHITE. It is growing furiously.

Tank inhabitants are;
2 x shrimps
4 x hermit crabs
1 x large sand anenome 30cm diameter
1 x small sand anenome 4cm diameter
1 x 6 line wrasse
3 x damsels
1 x marron clown
1 x cleaner wrasse
1 x pajama cardinel
1 x radiant wrasse
1 x goldie
1 x algea eater

purple ears
cauliflower soft coral
approx 12 hard coral I dont know the name of.

HELP HELP

EL reefers beware Intentional sewage release into the sea

Posted: November 26th, 2009, 8:51pm CST by leslie hempel

E.L. guys read the go newsletter, Nick Pike's columb, some serious work being done on the sewage plant and they have closed the beaches in the immediate vicinity.. swimming and surfing is also not recomended. there is a facebook group started to possibly boycott paying rates due to this, check it out and dont collect water for yor tanks!!

the further out of town the better !

X-mas upon us: Please do not speedread

Posted: November 26th, 2009, 8:34pm CST by sean_koekemoer

Christmas is almost upon us so I thought that I would share one of my favourite Christmas recipes.

Jose Cuervo Christmas Cookies

1 cup of water
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup of sugar
1 tsp salt
1 cup or brown sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup nuts
2 cups of dried fruit
1 bottle Jose Cuervo Tequila

Sample the Cuervo to check quality. Take a large bowl,
Check the Cuervo again, to be sure it is of the highest quality,
Pour one level cup and drink.

Turn on the electric mixer. Beat one cup of butter
In a large fluffy bowl.

Add one peastoon of sugar. Beat again. At this point
it's best to make sure the Cuervo is still ok, try another
Cup just in case.

Turn off the mixerer thingy.

Break 2 leggs and add to the bowl and chuck in the cup
Of dried fruit.

Pick the frigging fruit off the floor.

Mix on the turner.

If the fried druit gets stuck in the beaters just pry
It loose with a drewscriver.

Sample the Cuervo to check for tonsisticity.

Next, sift two cups of salt, or something. Who geeves
A sheet. Check the Jose Cuervo. Now shift the lemon juice and strain your nuts.

Add one table.

Add a spoon of sugar, or somefink. Whatever you can
Find.

Greash the oven.

Turn the cake tin 360 degrees and try not to fall
Over.

Don't forget to beat off the turner.

Finally, throw the bowl through the window, finish the
Cose Juervo and make sure to put the stove in the wishdasher.
Cherry Mistmas

1.8m tank or LARGER asap

Posted: November 26th, 2009, 7:58pm CST by Renannchen

Hey im looking for as big a setup as posible,

[NB!!] eastern cape reefers

Posted: November 26th, 2009, 7:20pm CST by Tridan

hey guys we need to nkow roughly how many online eatern cape reefers there are just kindly post a post with anything in it just so we know who is active and who is not

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kh

Posted: November 26th, 2009, 7:02pm CST by regis

I am having trouble keeping my kh up. My parameters are. Temp 26. Kh7 sg1.026 nitrate 0 phophate0.1 ph8.4 calcium 350 and mg1440. Know i have read a couple of posts and really foot understand how to balance things out. If i raise the Kh how will the other parameters be affected.

bowini external canister filter

Posted: November 26th, 2009, 4:28pm CST by waynekzn

Hey guys,

does anyone know a dealer for bowini external canister filters??? (Durban area)

Stunning Fish and corals

Posted: November 26th, 2009, 1:31pm CST by Naiema

Stunning Indonesian corals have just been unpacked ar Sams Aquarium.Large variety of fish as well as shrimps and Anemones are available. Please call us on 0217122543/0826368990 for info. Also please note that we closed tomorrow(Friday) for Eid celebrations.. Wishing all Muslims clients and freinds a blessed and happy Eid, From Sam, Naiema,Ebrahim and Nosipho. If you can't get to us today, please come visit us on Saturday to see new American Shipment landing hopefully not too late this evening!

Farm Murders

Posted: November 26th, 2009, 12:56pm CST by sean_koekemoer

I posted this link on another Forum. This is really sad. Click on the Photo groups a little bit down the page towards the right- really sad. Also, to see all the names registered who got killed is not easy to NOT get frustrated:

Censorbugbear reports...

This is what one of the members on the other Forum said- maybe a good idea???

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Join Date: Oct 2008
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I send this website link with every email I sent to people outside RSA - Its time the world started to realize the truth about this country.

The only burglary we have ever had was when we employed a maid part time.
They broke in and went straight to the cupboard where a dummy safe is & broke the cupboard open, tried to get the safe out but failed.
Co-incidence or inside job?
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The only thing that will teach you patience is time.

New Member Rean

Posted: November 26th, 2009, 12:17pm CST by REAN

I AM TRYING TO FIND SECONDHAND WETSUIT/S.
A MEMBER LESLIE HAD SOME FOR GRABS BUT MY MESSAGES ARE NOT REACHING HIM.
ANY HELP PLEASE!
REAN

:wave2:

What lies beneath

Posted: November 26th, 2009, 11:28am CST by Norries

Interesting link: All about the undiscovered animal life deep below.

Census of Marine Life | Making Ocean Life Count:thumbup:

adult or juvenile specimans, most adapable for marine tanks

Posted: November 26th, 2009, 11:25am CST by magman

What is the best suited fish to buy or catch for your tank, an adult or juvenile, and adjusts quicker to your tank and feed. I am more talking about your harder species to keep, like butterflies, idols, maderins etc. Say I see one in the LFS, both are in the same condition, do I go for the adult or the juvi?

New Salt Mix

Posted: November 26th, 2009, 11:13am CST by FransSny

Found this by accident, has anybody seen or used this ?

Sybon Sea Salt says it mixes crystal clear | Reef Builders -The Reef Aquarium Blog

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USN

Posted: November 26th, 2009, 10:56am CST by wilsontravy

anybody got any contacts for usn products?

Irshaad's 750 Cube

Posted: November 26th, 2009, 10:40am CST by irshaad

Finally got the go ahead from the minister of finance (wife) to start on the new tank plans.
My current jebo marine-hack corner unit is doing fine except the wooden stand that's got some water damage.
I initially wanted to get a steel stand made, but decided with all the work that would needed to be done, might as well start fresh.

The plans are:
750X750x600 tank (10mm with 12mm base)
700x450x450 sump (4 compartments for skimmer, chaeto, dsb, return)
750X750X800 stand (32mm - 3mm)
250W MH + two 24W T5's OR eight 24W T5's

Would have loved to go bigger than 750 for the tank, but needed to take the room's aesthetics into account.

Will be picking up the tank/stand/sump this weekend, God willing, after which the pics will begin rolling

This is going to be quite a lenghty build.
Will focus first on covering the stand in plywood and wrapping that in black graphite-looking TILES. Unit will have a single sliding door if possible.
(got the idea from lastlight's 225 reef build - Reef Central Online Community)
Next will be a coffee table wrapped in the same tile
Then the hood (no tile, just black stain) and lights.
After which I will start with equipment and plumbing.

My current tank :

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

[FS] Moz Camping

Posted: November 26th, 2009, 9:50am CST by FransSny

Guys I have to cut my Moz trip short and have a camping site available from 26 Dec 09 to 01 Jan 10 for 3 people at Sunset Beach Resort just north of Xai Xai.

Jou could add more people if you so wish at an extra cost

More Info :

http://www.sunsetbeachlodge.com/

internal circulation

Posted: November 26th, 2009, 8:56am CST by shane scheckle

Hi Guys
Looking for some advice on internal circulation. My tanks dimensions are 1.7mx1mx0.6m. As the tank is being used as a room divider, the narrow side is up against a wall. This is the only side that I want pipes and electrical cables to be. My question is what pumps and what layout can I use to only have them mounted on that one side and still provide the correct circulation. It will be lps, nennies, polyps etc. I have laid one 25mm pvc pipe along the length in the middle of the tank, with a fair sizes powerhead, just to avoid a dead spot at the end of the tank. The whole set up is 2nd hand but would need to buy the internal circulation pumps and lighting.

More than just nuisance algae!!!

Posted: November 25th, 2009, 7:38am CST by Tim S

Good morning there,

I have a real problem with long strands of green algae. My tank was initially covered in a brown furry stuff, diatoms i beleive, and now this. I removed it by sucking it up but it attaches to the rock and substrate very well. It needs to be broken off to get rid of the long strands. It grow at an alarming rate, 100mm in a few days. It covers everything directly below the lights. 150 watt MH,s. I tested water params last week and the only thing off was the Nitates which was at 25. I have no stock in the tank yet and need to start stocking as it's been running for 9 weeks now. Could it be as a result of the lighting or the type of lamp im using?

Any advise please.

Tim

Another Newbie

Posted: November 25th, 2009, 4:57am CST by Kushla

I keep several freshwater fish and always wanted to have a marine tank. I decided to convert two of my Jewels to marine two weeks back. So far so good.

Hi There To All

Posted: November 25th, 2009, 1:52am CST by Ahmed rawoot

I Have Just Started Up My Tank 2 months ago.

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Marcel´s old tank in Germany

Posted: November 25th, 2009, 7:50pm CST by LuckyFish

So guys, as requested here are a few more pictures from the tank I had in Germany.

In August 2003 I filled this 5.500 litre reef aquarium. The whole system included filter, etc. had a volume of 7.500 litre.
The tank was made of reinforced concrete, the glass thickness was 31 mm. The size of the front screen was 3,1 m x 1,0m. The tank size was 3,2 m x 1,2 m.
The depth on the left side was 1,0 m and on the right 1,8 m. 2 pumps were pumping in total 48.000 litre per hour through the system.
I used 220 kg sea salt. 3 Aqua Medic metal halides with each 1000 W and 8 blue T8 58 W tubes were used for lighting.
I brought around 1000 kg dry reef rocks and a few hundred litre coral sand into the tank. It took me almost 3 years to finish the project. Why I left this beautiful tank behind me, is another story.
This picture was taken in March 2004, when the tank was a half year old. The visible size of this picture is around 3,0 m x 1,0 m.

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A few pictures from the aquascaping.

Mixing the salt became a challenge. We set up a swimming pool in the garage, 5 metre in diameter, to mix 220 kg salt with tapwater. Tapwater in Germany is better than RO water, because it contains already 120mg calcium per litre. As a master plumber with his own business, I always could get the latest water analysis from the supplier. They check the water daily, so I had on paper, what is going to be in my tank.

Two Aqua Medic skimmer with each two oceanrunners. Sams got the same skimmer running in his shop.

A few air traps.

The left

The centre

The right

The pillar

Propagating anemones by division.

Posted: November 25th, 2009, 6:04pm CST by elegance coral

Hello Sara and everyone in South Africa!:wave2:

There is a growing belief in the hobby that cutting any host anemone in two is a viable means of propagation. This has had me very concerned, so I e-mailed Dr. Daphne Fautin. I thought I would share what she had to say with our fellow reefers across the pond. This is what she had to say.

"To prevent taking animals from the wild, some well-intentioned people propose cutting sea anemones in pieces to propagate them artificially. I am astonished how often I receive such proposals! It appears that only (or nearly only) anemones that naturally divide will predictably survive this treatment. Despite a persistent belief otherwise, anemones of most species do not reproduce asexually: only two of the 10 species that are natural hosts to anemonefishes do, and that may be a pretty good estimate of the prevalence of that ability among all anemones - 20% of species.

Perhaps the myth that division is how anemones reproduce is due in part to the feeling that anemones are "primitive" and division is a "primitive" attribute (in fact, anemones have been on earth far longer than humans, so can be argued to be more evolved!), and in part because pests such as *Aiptasia* are many peoples' ideas of a "typical" anemone. In fact, they are so prevalent and common precisely because they have that unusual ability - most of the 1000 or so species of anemones are less conspicuous because they do not occur in such densities at least in part because they lack that ability.

Another possible source of the misconception about anemone division is the practice of fragging corals. Clearly anemones and scleractinian corals are closely related. But that does not mean they can be treated identically. All anemones are solitary (even those that divide separate entirely once they have formed separate bodies, whereas polyps of corals in a colony remain physically attached to one another after they have arisen asexually). So fragging is dividing colonies (groups of polyps) into smaller colonies (fewer polyps per piece). By contrast, cutting an anemone into pieces is analogous to cutting you into two or more pieces; and for anemones of most species, the result would be precisely the same -- we would not have numerous identical yous, we would have no you.

Associated with an ability in some anemones to divide (into two or many pieces, depending on the species) is an ability to heal; obviously healing is necessary for regeneration. And although the reverse is not necessarily the case, it seems that animals that do not normally divide also have poor healing ability. So the prospects are dim for propagating anemones of species that do not naturally divide by cutting them into two or more pieces. One person who wrote to me rather triumphantly with a proposal to reduce collection from nature by cutting anemones in pieces as a means of artificial propagation was so pleased because he had cut in half two anemones of a species that does not reproduce asexually (as I recall, it was a species of *Stichodactyla*), and although both halves of one had died, both of the other had survived. So he started with two and ended with two, each half as large as the originals. I failed to see promise in this approach.

And even for the two species of anemonefish host anemones that seem to divide in nature, differences from place to place make me think there may be more than one species of what we think is a single species of each or there may be differences among individuals. Thus, even an anemone that is thought to be able to propagate asexually (*Entacmaea quadricolor*, the bubble-tip, and *Heteractis magnifica*, the "Ritteri" anemone) may die from being cut up.

Daphne Fautin

Daphne G. Fautin
Professor, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Curator, Natural History Museum and Biodiversity Research Center
Haworth Hall
University of Kansas"

Stocking level

Posted: November 25th, 2009, 6:01pm CST by poiromaniax

Hey guys,

I was just wondering what my livestock limit is (fish and invert wise) and was wondering if you guys can help me.

Tank Size : 1210X450X600

I have quite an open scaping - One large island and one low island

+/- 20KG's LR (Kenyan, Fiji, Bio)

12cm DSB
TS1 Skimmer with performance mods
Phosban reactor

and a Refugium with Chaeto and +/- 5 KG's LR (Bio)

Current Stock is:

Sailfin Tang (6-7cm)
5 x Blue/Green Chromis
Jumping Bean angel
Lawnmower blenny
Cleaner shrimp

Snails and hermits.

Any ideas?

Thanks gents :thumbup:

From small to big, why?

Posted: November 25th, 2009, 4:18pm CST by Seabass

Contemplating going bigger but I am not convinced.

What were/are the overwhelming factors to consider before going bigger?

When I say big I mean 4, 5, or 6 foot max.

I dont want to be restricted by the size of the fish but will mainly be a highly stocked coral tank, the works.

Anyone feel to give your own input on this matter.

Space is a problem and this tank will be in the garage linked to a propagation tank.

Thank you for you input.

PS. I think that I am not convinced as it is almost year end and dont want to tackle something new. But I can start getting things together for the New Year. Have a nice 4 foot lined up at the moment, but will need a lot of work.

[FS] Scuba equipment for sale

Posted: November 25th, 2009, 3:40pm CST by leslie hempel

Hi Guys

i have some SCUBA equipment for sale..

the above price includes
2 x Sherwood Brut Rig's (DV,OCTO,REG) both functional but i used the second set as spares
1 x Mares BC
2 x 10.4Lt steel cylinders (Hydo and visual testing was conducted earlier this year)

reasonable offers will be considered.

i dont really want to sell but id prefer to use the cash for my next Build..

Cape To Klerksdorp

Posted: November 25th, 2009, 3:37pm CST by Suhayl

Is anybody passing through Klerksdorp in the next month? I want to buy Jacqueb 1.2m with cabinet. Im willing to pay a fair price for the delivery.

Another newbie!

Posted: November 25th, 2009, 12:45pm CST by wayne83

Hey guys and gals

Wayne here, i am the new and improved version of Michaelb, & Dean76. (youngest brother)

Also just started out with my first tank... Very exciting stuff! Have started small (damn Budget) but eager to learn all i can...

Tonga Live rock no more

Posted: November 25th, 2009, 12:18pm CST by dallasg

The export of live rock originating from Tonga has ceased, and unfortunately there will no longer be Tonga Branch Rock, Tonga Slab Rock

i am glad they finally clamping down on the natural stuff, and forcing the aqua-cultured LR to be made and sold.

mushrooms not opening

Posted: November 25th, 2009, 10:52am CST by danimal

hey guys

interesting problem with my mushrooms. the purple ones I got a few weeks ago are flourishing, they have literally tripled in size. About 10 days ago I got another rock with some green shrooms on it, and they have basically stayed the same size. The rocks are next to each other in a low flow area, so I'm not sure why one would flourish and the other not?

Water prams are perfect.

these guys are hundreds

these green ones have stayed like this for over a week.

Marine fish shops in JHB?

Posted: November 25th, 2009, 10:43am CST by Dean76

Morning all. I would like to know where are the best Marine fish shops in JHB? I stay on the East Rand. Thanks

MASA Reef Club meeting - Sat 5th Dec

Posted: November 25th, 2009, 10:39am CST by dallasg

Hi all,
as the subject says, who will be keen?

and ideas for a venue?
i was thinking of a restuarant kind of vibe, nothing formal just fin in the sun and a place to chat reefs. and maybe spread some xmas cheer.

also a good time to plan a tank sitter if you are going away?

i am forwarding this to the PTA club as well, so maybe a venue in midrand

Real NewBie

Posted: November 25th, 2009, 9:57am CST by MichaelB

Hi Folks - the name is Michael

Been thinking about starting for along time, done alot of reserach & been to see a few tanks. Also now that my brother Dean76 has made the plunge, more reason me to start.

Thinking of starting with a TL 550 (nothing bought yet - next weekend :))

Just wanted to check if this is the right forum to ask all my questions in?

Later
MichaelB

Feeding Harlequin Shrimps alternative

Posted: November 25th, 2009, 9:49am CST by FDB

Hi guys and girls.
To continue on a previous post about starfish, i thought Id start a new one around the harlequin shrimp.
A lot is said online about these creatures only taking sea stars as those are it's natural foods.
I fed mine sea stars too, and they quite happily consumed them.
I keep my sea stars in a tank next to theirs with an overflow from the one to the other.
After 2 weeks, i noticed them getting excited and was "hunting".
But this time, i decided to move the sea star to my refrigium so they cannot smell it that well.. I then wanted to test alternative foods

I have removed the sea star from the neighbouring tank yesterday afternoon, and placed it in the refrigium.
I have then thrown a muscle, a piece of Crabstick and a piece of Hake into the harlequin tank.
This morning, the hake was a 10th its original size and was right by the harlequin's cave.
So potentially, this is good news.
The harlequins share their tank with a very small 3cm watchman goby, and one small hermit crab.
There is no way the hermit and goby could have eaten the hake that much so Im almost quite sure that harlequins takes fresh hake when they cannot smell a sea star and they are hungry.

I'll try this again with the goby and hermit removed from thier tank to make sure.

Please note that i'm not saying you should feed harlequins hake only... It's just an alternative to thier natural diet which i'm sure they still need to consume once in a while.

If it is them that takes the hake, i'll try other fish as well.

It could also be that the hake i gave them in the past was too small. They seem to prefer a blob of food that is at least as big as them, or slightly bigger. But, size may not have been the issue as much as the close proximity of the seastar was.

I'll continue my research and keep you guys up-to-date because i beleive that if we can rather feed them mostly hake than starfish, so much better.

Lemme kow if you guys do actually want to be kept up-to-date with this.

Cheerz
Me

skimmer wanted.

Posted: November 25th, 2009, 9:23am CST by magman

Hi all, I am looking for an external skimmer, for a 1500l setup. Prefrably with the pump etc.

Bowini external canister filter

Posted: November 25th, 2009, 9:10am CST by waynekzn

Hey everyone,

Im getting my tank set up at the moment and am looking for an external canister filter at a good price.

I was told I could pick up a "BOWINI" external canister filter for around R 650. I have been offered a 2nd hand one for R 450 but im a little nervous on getting one without a guarantee. Can anyone tell me where I can get my hands on a new Bowini? Dealers?

thanx alot

ciao

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Hey

Posted: November 25th, 2009, 9:06am CST by waynekzn

Hey everyone, Wayne here from Durban.

I jus got my first tank (3ft; 100L) and thought this would the best place to be to find some good advice:thumbup:

cheers

Softies + Algae Scrubber

Posted: November 25th, 2009, 9:05am CST by ChrisNell

All

I may be barking up the wrong tree, but here goes. I added an algae scrubber to my system about two months ago. Rest of the system - 500l display, 240l sump, skimmer, DSB, lots of chaeto.

The algae scrubber working very, very well, and main display clean as can be - no algae, etc.

My problem is that is seems as if my softies, especially my 4 types of mushroom seems to be less healthy than before the scrubber. Much smaller, less extended. Can this be because of operation of the algae scrubber, maybe starving the mushrooms of certain food elements?

I am no expert, only being in this hobby for about 18 months, and would appreciate any comments or assistance.

Kind Regards
Chris

WANTED: Sps frags from Cape Town

Posted: November 25th, 2009, 8:40am CST by Kunhardt

I'm going down to Cape Town end of next week and was wondering if anyone there has some decent size sps frags I can purchase. Looking for Acro's, Mille's and Hystrix. Also any out of the ordinary zoas.

Will be leaving on Monday the 7th in the morning so would need to collect late sunday or early monday morning before my flight.

Thanks

UV and Glass, Whats the true?

Posted: November 24th, 2009, 11:03pm CST by lIghty

So, when installing a DE MH light bulb its always been said that you need to place a piece of 4-6mm glass below it to shield out the harmful UV light, I've even advise this to others, but is this true?

The reason I ask it because I've just built a UV exposure box for making PCBs, it uses 2 small 6w UVC bulbs, peaking about 350nm if I'm correct. The light has to travel through 2 pieces of 4mm glass (8mm total) before hitting a UV sensitive material, and guess what, it reacts extremely well. So that would mean that the light has no problem going thought the glass!

So does the glass actually do something or are we mistaken? Found this on WIKI, it seems only glass with "Cerium(IV) Oxide" can absorb UV.

[/quote
while cerium(IV) oxide can be used for glass that absorbs UV wavelengths (biologically damaging ionizing radiation).[quote]

Can anyone advise explain?:whistling:

evolutionary trait on some anthia species

Posted: November 24th, 2009, 10:48pm CST by crispin

hi sara,
i was taking pics the other evening and was wondering if you or anyone else could shed light on the purpose and function of the small beak like protrution off this anthias upper lip. they all have it and I was wondering what the function is?

Dorry Pets- CT guys want anything?

Posted: November 24th, 2009, 9:33pm CST by Renannchen

Hey guys im going down to Cape Town next week Teusday as you all know i just opened a Dorry Pets in Bloem. If any1 want anything give me a pm and will bring it down for you. Or send Lanzo a pm and he will organize with me, i can only take down hardware and no LS. So if any1 wants anything from Dorry Pets just give me a shout!:thumbup:

Any idea what LPS this is?

Posted: November 24th, 2009, 8:35pm CST by Kunhardt

Anyone have a positive id on this LPS? I hate the name "meat coral" which is what ppl refer to it as or Doughnut...my guess was Scolymia.

Dorry Pets Opening New Shop in Bloemfontein

Posted: November 24th, 2009, 8:08pm CST by lanzo

Hi guys

Im glad to announce that we are opening a shop in Bloemfontein

Now the cheetas can get some decant stock locally and you don't have to come all the way up to Gauteng to buy stock;)

Hardware is almost already fully operational.

Stock that we have in bloem at the moment that you can choose from:

13 buckets Neo Marine Brightwell salt buckets
4 seachem reef salt buckets
Prodibio
Growtech
Testkits

Rest of the stock will be going down within december

Livestock will be up and running by Januarie

The man behind the ropes in bloemfontein is Renaldo.(Renanchen)

So if anybody needs anything in the freestate...just drop him a pm.
He will be up shortly;)

Happy reefing guys

MAKING MARINES AFFORDABLE

regards
Lanzo

Online shop

Posted: November 24th, 2009, 5:07pm CST by Moolis

Hi Reefers

At last - between myself and Richard we have been working very hard and constantly in our spare time on Pet Stop's ON LINE shop.

It is definitely taking shape and coming along now.

Have a look at www.onlinepetshop.co.za

Look at the specials on Prodibio, the skimmers and selected other hardware:thumbup:

We will constantly update the products and info on the products, to meet my deadline of 1 Match 2010

A SPECIALS COLUMN ON THE HOME PAGE:slayer: coming soon

PS. if you do see a mistake (Richard is not a marine hobbyist (yet;)) ) please email me at moolis@petstopsa.com or via the site so i can fix it.

Hi every one.

Posted: November 24th, 2009, 5:02pm CST by Dean76

Hi, I am Dean.

New to marine tanks and fish. Just got a nano tank to start with and find out all about the hobby I can, plus to see if it grads me with both hand.

Just finished setting it up. Water and sand is in and the tank is running.

Well look forward to meeting new people and getting all the help that I can from the website.

All the best regards,

Dean

Fish shops

Posted: November 24th, 2009, 3:19pm CST by johanboshoff

Hi everyone

I am as you all know new to thew marine thing. Im busy getting all the hardware ready for my setup and would like to know where and what fish shops to visit to get the best deals on hardware and best livestock in Cape town. I have absolutely no idea where to start looking. Im going to town tomorrow so i will make some time to go check them out and maybe get some bits and bobs.

(PM me if we cant use names on the forum, i was not sure)

Regards Bossi

ReefOcto TS1 Help needed pls

Posted: November 24th, 2009, 1:42pm CST by Jaco Schoeman

Hi guys

I have a ReefOcto TS1. I need your advice on one or two issues.

1) The skimmer is making it's small air bubbles, but every second or so it makes a big "blump" noise and a bigger bubble in between the rest. I have two pipes from the overflow running into that compartment, and Lanzo suggested that the pump is sucking in bigger bubbles from there; but even if I move the skimmer away from there, it still does that. I have turned the skimmer on it's head, yet it still doses this. Is this a problem and if so, how do I fix it?

2) I REALLY need to get this skimmer to work like a demon... I am feeding Cyclop-Eeze, Phyto and Zoo three times a day, but the skimmer is really just making the inner tube of the cup "dirty"... I do not have much fish, only three Firefish and my tank is a 280litre system, but still, you'd think with all the feeding it would skimm like crazy.

How could I make it skimm better? I have seen the mod thread, but have no idea of what the hell that person is talking about.:P I currently have the TS1 submerged in flat on the sump floor at about 23cm depth of water. Would lifting it up help anything?

Please give me some advise...

Reektek T5 Question

Posted: November 24th, 2009, 10:38am CST by Pads

Hi Guys

Has anyone managed to get the lumens value on Reeftek T5's specifically the 10000k 54w bulbs. I've read through a few posts, notably Jaco Schoeman's on the some of the different t5's, but no references to the Reeftek globes. Anyone got more info. Shot ;)

Kosi Bay

Posted: November 24th, 2009, 9:33am CST by ben lloyd

I just got back from kosi bay and what an honour to stay at TEBA cottage for a week and that over spring tide.
Well we did not manage to land one of the big king fish but we had some fun with black tips sharks.

New member Ajay

Posted: November 24th, 2009, 8:41am CST by AjayH

Good morning, im Ajay and interested in setting up a marine aquarium after owning a few tropical setups, just not sure where to start since it seems that it is expensive at the begining, is there a budget setup to start with or do you suggest that i save up and get a good set up.

Also what would i need as a starting point.

thanx

Serious Problem - Iodine Overdose

Posted: November 24th, 2009, 8:05am CST by danimal

Hey Guys

I started my iodine dosing regimine last night - as I dont yet have a test kit, the plan was to dilute 20mL into 100mL RO water and then add 20mL at a time once a week. I did this last night, added my 20mL, then afterwards I was fiddling with the tank and the container with the rest of the solution was resting on one of my bracings. You can guess what happened next.

Bumped it over by accident, spilling the whole lot into the tank (total water volume is 400L). Immediately ALL my corals closed up. Luckily I had a 20L bucket with salt water on had, did an immediate change. As the evening progressed the corals started opening up again and looking happier. Went to bed a bit worried but hopeful.

This morning everyone is looking happy, colours are fine and everyone is open. However the tank is MURKY! and seems to be getting murkier. Did a quick ammonia and nitrate test and they're both fine. Could this be related to the iodine? I am planning on getting 50L of water after work today to do another change, what else could I do?

Thanks

cheating a cycle

Posted: November 23rd, 2009, 7:58am CST by magman

If I want to reduce the cycle time on a new tank, would it work if I use rock from a running tank, and use sand from that DSB and even substrate. I have loads of LR in the sump of my existing set up, an d was hoping to basically start it up with left overs from the current tank.

Marcel is back online

Posted: November 23rd, 2009, 8:11pm CST by LuckyFish

Hi guys, for all the people that doesn´t know me, my name is Marcel. I am German, not proud of it, but that is a fact.
I live in Cape Town now for three years and started in the beginning of this year with a small breeding set up. This set up is now a bit bigger and is going to be very big next year.
I had at IMACSA 2009 my speech, my first speech ever and in English. I was so nervous, but I managed that part well. I was told so!;)

My albino clowns were shown to the public for the first time. I donated four of my albinos to the Two Oceans Aquarium for their exhibition.

Thanks to Trevor Kessel for taking this picture and my avatar as well.

If you want to know something, feel free to ask.

Marcel

I have a leak - Help pls.

Posted: November 23rd, 2009, 7:53pm CST by neo

Howdy,
I've build my sump last week and been water-testing since Friday, all went well until tonight,
I moved the water to the last compartment for testing and.....a leak:(.
About 1/3 from the top on one of the outside corners.
I can see the pin-hole where the water exit on the outside but I cant find the problem on the inside.
Now, do I just put silicone over the existing join or must i strip the corner and re-silicon it from bare glass?
And what about the spot where the fresh and hard silicone meet, wont it then leak at that point?

Turbo Charging your TS1,2,3,4 Skimmer

Posted: November 23rd, 2009, 5:26pm CST by ziyaadb

Hey all

This is a fantastic mod. Anyone here done it yet?

Octo NW200 Step by Step to 40scfh - Reef Central Online Community

My new tank!

Posted: November 23rd, 2009, 4:31pm CST by Slummies

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[FS] Reef Octopus / Reeftek Salinity Refractometer

Posted: November 23rd, 2009, 3:31pm CST by schaun

Reef Octopus / Reeftek Salinity Refractometer

Reef Octopus new products

Posted: November 23rd, 2009, 3:27pm CST by lanzo

New product:

Fish Catcher

Waste collector

Give and Take a Word Game

Posted: November 23rd, 2009, 3:02pm CST by brondsmith

I saw this game on another board and thought it was clever.

Each person posts a two-word phrase or cliche'

Use one new word and one from the prior post in your post.

For example:

. Take Five
. Five Step
. Step Sequence

I'll start with "STEP SEQUENCE"

Word association game

Posted: November 23rd, 2009, 3:01pm CST by brondsmith

Here is a game that I have seen on other car forums that has caught on big and can be fun if played right!
Just respond to the previous word posted by thinking of the first thing that comes to mind by that word.
Example:
Mazda
Response:
Zoom Zoom

please limit responses to two words max

I am newbie..

Posted: November 23rd, 2009, 2:59pm CST by brondsmith

Hi Everyone..

My name is Brond and I'd just like to say hi to everyone. As everybody knows that nowadays forums are the best source of Knowledge, and through forums we can learn a lot. When I heard of the community I thought it would be wonderful to expand to a new community, meet like minded people and share thoughts and services with fellow members.I am sure there's a lot of interesting topics and discussions happening on this forum and wanted to check it out.I was looking for a new forum to join and the higher powers of Google has brought me here!
I look forward to meeting you all and wish you the best of success.

the fish collecting and diving thread

Posted: November 23rd, 2009, 2:53pm CST by magman

Any body catch anything this weekend, I did see quite a few small sm's and a weird blenny/goby, but am sure the small fish are here now, did anybody else see anything? Especially now that the water is already warmer, I think a good sign.

[FS] Starfire Jewel Rio 300 tank and stand for sale or swop for Boyu TL550 nano

Posted: November 23rd, 2009, 2:25pm CST by jacquesb

300 litre Jewel Rio 300 tank (starfire glass) and stand, for sale (R1300 ONCO) or to swop for Boyu TL550 or simila size Nano tank.

Equipment included:
1 x modified T8 lighting unit, with 2 x 40watt actinic/blue globes with electronic balasts
1 x Dasz 3 x 54 Watt T5 lighting unit (globes included, but needs replacing)
1 x modified WeiPro SA-2013 skimmer (no pump)

Tank is virtually scratch-free (might has some really minor scratches - deal can be concluded once buyer is happy).

Tank comes with it's own stand.

Price: R1300 negotiable/ONCO, or to swop for a Boyu TL550.

Tank advert - should I buy?

Posted: November 23rd, 2009, 12:48pm CST by irshaad

You guys think this is worth it?
Seems a bit expensive, altho it DOES have a "sceemer"

My new 1.5m tank

Posted: November 23rd, 2009, 12:44pm CST by callie

Im waiting for silicone to dry.
Tank is 1.5m x 600 x 700 high

[FS] Tunze 9010 skimmer

Posted: November 23rd, 2009, 12:35pm CST by sweetnsour

sup reefers

ive got a Tunze 9010 skimmer for sale

R1400

picasso trigger

Posted: November 23rd, 2009, 12:34pm CST by magman

Hi Guys,

I have a picasso trigger, currently it's in my sump (it has a square 50l swimming space so is happy in the meantime), will he be reef safe in that he wont touch my cleaner shrimp, starfish or hermits, or hassle any of the other fish, or if problems can be expected.

I want to start another tank, for non reefsafe fish, also I find I am always swopping/catching/giving away etc lots of nice fish, ideally it will be an office tank. It will take obviously a few weeks till it's set up and cycled. Is there any risk at all if I gooi him in the big tank, also I was thinking of going about a 150-200l tank, will this be big enough for him, especially as they are a dwarf species, do they grow much at all.

Meteor Sighting

Posted: November 23rd, 2009, 11:46am CST by sean_koekemoer

Who else saw the Meteor over South Africa on Saturday evening at around 11???? Huge bright light (looked like daylight) that lasted for about 04 seconds. People I spoke to who also saw it, thought it was Armageddon....:lol:

Looking for seastars

Posted: November 23rd, 2009, 11:43am CST by FDB

Hi all.
If any of you have a mating seastar pair that want to sell it, or have too many baby seastars, please let me know.

Cheerz
Me.

Red Sea MAX 250

Posted: November 23rd, 2009, 11:23am CST by ZeroCool

Hi guys, i want to know more about the following tank "Red Sea MAX 250".

I saw one at my local pet store for R20K ... stunning tank.

If any pet stores are reading this ... can anyone get it cheaper ?

shipping rbta from Mpumalanga to cape town?

Posted: November 23rd, 2009, 10:21am CST by johnathan

hi all
can anyone advise me how to do this as in what sort of packaging,what company to use ect.... i have never shipped before so any info would be great...

* Note Insurance New Business

Posted: November 23rd, 2009, 10:19am CST by Jaco Schoeman

Hi members

Please note that I am taking the big plunge and getting married on Saturday 28 November!!!! :whistling:

I will be out of office from coming wednesday for about a week and a half.

Also:

We are unable to take on any "brand new" policies from now untill 15 Jan 2010. This means that anybody that does not have a current insurance policy in place with another insurer can not take cover untill 15 Jan, but those that does have current cover will be able to change over and take up marine insurance. I am busy with a few of the member's insurance policies, and they are still welcome to go on cover!!!! ;););) hint hint wink wink...

Thank you guys for your support once more. Also glad to mention we have been running for about one month now and no claims yet!!! :thumbup:

Mandarin

Posted: November 23rd, 2009, 9:14am CST by mandarin

Heloo all reefers, It was me, my syringe and lemon juice VS aiptasia.
They don't look good anymore, must i remove them by hand or let them be.
Any suggestions.

[FS] Rose Bubble Tip Anemone for sale

Posted: November 23rd, 2009, 9:07am CST by Jaco Schoeman

Hi guys. Posting this on behalf of my dad. He has had this RBTA for a few months now but he would rather want to keep a LPS dominated tank. This Nennie is eating daily and in good condition. This is quite urgent and the sale / pickup MUST be done coming Saturday as my dad is coming through for my wedding from Mpumalanga.

Note: Clowns not included...;)

Thanks

Blocking Facebook

Posted: November 22nd, 2009, 7:45am CST by FransSny

One for the gurus,

I need to block facebook on my network at the office. Not because I am nasty but because last week while one of my staff was on facebook my anti virus alerted me of a portscan originating from facebook IP.

Any ideas

Holiday Reefsitting Service Offer

Posted: November 22nd, 2009, 1:58am CST by Megalodon

Hi guys,
I posted this here as I wasn't sure what the appropriate part of the forum would be. I hope that this thread doesn't fall foul of the commercial posting rules... if it does Mods please close.

I was thinking of offering a reefsitting/ housesitting service over December/ early January as I've just finished my honours degree and am looking for something relatively slow-paced and interesting to do that also earns some cash over this time-period. I need a break after working and finishing a thesis!

I have about four years reefkeeping experience - so not a noob, but you never stop learning in this hobby! I will post some pics/ a movie of my tank so you guys can see that I will take good care of your tanks etc. Obviously I would also take care of your other pets (I draw the line @ pet crocodiles/ parktown prawns) though :lol:

So who is interested? I still have to decide on a rate to charge etc...will speak to my friends who do housesitting and see what's to ask... also if anyone has suggestions feel free to post!

I'm situated in JHB in the Edenvale area. please pm me if you are interested and I will send you my contact details etc.

Thanks guys :peroni::)

Looking for links to photos of zoea for Peppermint shrimp

Posted: November 22nd, 2009, 8:40pm CST by Steve Warren

Hi, my son Rogan is attempting to raise peppermint shrimp and we are looking for pictures of different zoea to determine how far they are. I have already looked at MOFIB.

Fish behavior

Posted: November 22nd, 2009, 6:31pm CST by Annoying

Hey

Just the other day I watched a story on national geographic about zoo animals that have been neglected in the old days... The interesting thing is that the animals with to small cages and little or no enrichment did the same action over and over and over, like running down the fence and back for 6 hours. I'm just curious but wouldn't this bevior also work in the aquarium like if the fish isn't happy he would swim up and down the glass for hours? If this is true then maybe it's a good way to see how happy your fish really is in an aquarium. I think this is true because I had a powder blue tang in a 180 litre tang to let him grow for my 700 litre display. He was in the tank for 5 months and always when I came into the room he would swim under the rocks and sircle back to the glass and swim under the rocks again and so on and so on, but when I added him to the big tank he swam totaly differant and never repeated an action...

Added Weight

Posted: November 22nd, 2009, 4:21pm CST by poiromaniax

Hey guys,

I am in the process of having a light hood built.

I was just wondering, will the light hood's weight be an issue in any way?

(Stress on braces, stand etc)

Thanks guys

SA v ENG cricket

Posted: November 22nd, 2009, 3:03pm CST by viper357

Quick question, in the current One Day Internationals being played between SA and England, how many of the players in the England Squad were born in South Africa?

looking for a RBTA.

Posted: November 22nd, 2009, 2:40pm CST by johnathan

hi all
does anybody have a rbta for sale or know whom to ask?

My very first marine tank

Posted: November 22nd, 2009, 2:06pm CST by johanpm

Hi all,

The tank is finally up and running (Boyu LT550)

I went shopping today and bought the LR, crushed coral and SEIO 350.

I have left the back of the tank stock standard for now. Just one question...

I keep on reading that I should remove the bioballs and ceramic rings. Should I put anything in its place in this tank? I suppose its better to make the changes now, considering the tank has only been running for 1 day.

altering params

Posted: November 22nd, 2009, 11:16am CST by maj

My tank is in its 3-4week of maturing/cycling.
Have been testing water params evry 4 days.

1st test
PH-9.0
Nitrite-0.1
Nitrate 10mg
Sg 1.024
temp 26

2nd test
Ph 8.0
Nitrite 0.1
nitrate 10mg
SG 1.023
temp 27
kh 6

3rd test
Ph 8.4
nitrite 0.1
nitrate 10mg
sg 1.024
temp 26
kh 2

do i let the tank just runs its cycle and leave it?
or how do i drop the nitrate and up the kh?

i have lotsa LR in my DT,with aragonite aswell.
i have a dsb and skimmer running 24/7,with cheato in my sump.
busy building a Algae scrubber now aswell.

no lights being used wile cycling the tank?

any advise?

Creating a shipwreck environment

Posted: November 22nd, 2009, 8:14am CST by FransSny

Hi guys,

Toying with an idea of creating a "wreck environment" . Any ideas , has anyone tried this ?

BTW not talking those small k@k little wrecks you buy from the LFS. Would like to make it as real as possible

clown trigger for sale: capetown

Posted: November 21st, 2009, 12:37am CST by IMarine

Fish for saleCommon Name:

clown trigger

Scientific Name:

clown trigger

Size of fish

8-10cm

How long have you had the fish?

1year

Is the fish eating?

eats flake,norie and all frozen

Shipping or Collection only:

collection only

Your location.

capetown

Price:

R1000,00 to collect only

Photo's:

Hi guys my clown trigger is up for sale he is in excellent condition and excellent health

Notes:

-

Hi everyone

Posted: November 21st, 2009, 11:51pm CST by johanpm

Hi everyone!

I just got my tank today... Boyu TL550.

No idea where to start and what to do, but figuring that out is part of the fun.

I'm sure you will be hearing lots from me, as I'm new to the marine scene.

My new site now live...

Posted: November 21st, 2009, 11:08pm CST by Curvball

Hi all,

NanoReefBlog is now live :yeahdude:

"To get things started we have a cross section of posts including an interview with Anthony Calfo, showcase Robert Gallinotos Oceanic BC29 nanoreef, a look at custom vs all-in-one tanks as well as my experience of buying live rock online."

Thanks.

Flappys Underwater Wonderland

Posted: November 21st, 2009, 10:59pm CST by flappy

Hi All

I have been a member for a while now and thought it was time to share my system with you.
I will be updating my thread with pics but for the time being here is some info.

Dimensions are 3m long by 1.2m wide by 1.1m high.
Tank is made from acrylic (25mm thick) and concrete fibreglass and built into the house with a front and side viewing pane. Total volume about 5 000 litres

Equipment is the following
Skimmer Aqua C EV 2000 rated up to 8000 litres
2m Sump DSB Plenum with Caribsea aragonite
1.2m remote DSB sump with Caribsea arogonite and Calerpa
300 watt Jager heaters
Air Con (Tank sits in its own room (about 4m by 3m) so its easy to keep at the correct temp with the air con)
Flow in the main display is 4 x Tunze Waveboxes
I also am getting 2 x 6205 Tunze Streamers (20 000 litre per hour) in a weeks time.
I have an fully automated top up system and water change regime.
I also have an RO unit

Fish

Blue Face Angel
Achilles Tang
Black Tang (Show) 30cm
Yellow Tang x 2
Purple Tang
Sailfin Tang (Desjardini)
Orange Shoulder Tang (Show) 35cm
Gem Tang
Anthias x 8
Chocolate Tang
Clown Tang
White sleeper Goby
Cleaner Wrasse
Naso Blond Lipstick Tang
Magnificent Foxface
Clown Fish x 2

I am hoping to suppliment the fish complement with a few more angels and tangs in the near future.

More to follow soon including pics.

Aqua One AquaMarine 9000 Reef Aquarium + MariSys 240

Posted: November 21st, 2009, 7:42pm CST by bissey

Hello this is my first post!

And i am thinking about purchasing this tank as my first marine mixed reef tank.

Any advice would be appreciated.

http://www.aquariumsdelivered.co.uk/...et-p-2372.html

Thanks

Yuri's final tank

Posted: November 21st, 2009, 2:34pm CST by Yuri

i have got my new tank today it is a
720L tank 200*60*60cm
For a sump i will use my old DT
450L tank 180*50*50cm

TS2 skimmer wanted

Posted: November 21st, 2009, 10:09am CST by Darryl

I am looking for a second hand TS2 skimmer.

[FS] Reeftek external RS2 skimmer & 4 foot tank

Posted: November 20th, 2009, 7:06am CST by wilsontravy

Hi all, i have a reeftek external RS2 skimmer for sale, rated at 2500l ph, and i also have a 4 foot tank. email me on wilsontravy@gmail.com

How to convert and edit video/audio files for iPod

Posted: November 20th, 2009, 4:06am CST by katherine88

This guide will so you how to convert and edit video/audio files for iPod with the best Video to iPod Converter software.

Part 1: How to convert video and audio to iPod
Add files -> Select output format -> Set output folder -> Convert
Part 2: How to edit video and audio files
Trim video segment - Crop area size - Adjust video effects - Add watermark

Part 1: How to convert video and audio to iPod
Make Preparations:
Download the Video to iPod Converter.

1. Add files
Click "Add File(s)" button on the toolbar, select video or audio files you want to convert in the dialog box that opens, and add them to the file list.
2. Select output format
Choose one or more files in the file list, and open Profile drop-down list, then select an output format for selected files.
Tip: To adjust the output settings, click "Settings" button next to Profile drop-down list, and set the parameters of output format in the Advanced Profile Settings dialog box that opens.
3. Set output folder
Click "Browse" button in setting panel, select a destination folder in the dialog box that opens, and click OK.
4. Convert file
After finishing the above settings, check the files needed to convert in the file list, and click Convert Checked Item(s) button on the toolbar to start converting the files. You can view the conversion progress from the progress bar at the bottom of the window.

Part 2: How to edit video and audio files

1. Trim Video Segment
The software provides video/audio clipping function, which allows you to choose the segments you like from the source, and add them to the file list for converting.

* Select a video/audio file in the file list, click Edit button on the toolbar and choose Trim option to open Trim window.
* Click Play button to play the selected file.
* When it comes to the very start point you want, click Set Start Point button to set it as start point. And when it comes to the end point you want, click Set End Point button to set it as end point.
Tip: You can drag the slider or enter the time value you want in the Start and End textbox to adjust the position of start and end point.

2. Crop area size
Select the file you want to edit from the file list, and click Edit button on the toolbar and choose Effect option to open Effect window. Click Crop button in the left window to open crop setting panel.

* Check Enable Crop check box.
* Set Crop Area Size: Click the up and down arrow to adjust the height and width of the crop area. If you check Keep Aspect Ratio check box, the height and width will be changed proportionally.
* Set Position of Crop Area: Click the up and down arrow of Left Margin and Top Margin to adjust the left margin and top margin of the crop area.
Tips:
* Click Restore Defaults button, to restore the default settings.
* Adjust crop area manually: drag the central handle and surrounding handles in the preview window to adjust the crop area.

3. Adjust video effects
Select the file you want to edit from the file list, and click Edit button on the toolbar and choose Effect option to open Effect window, then click Effect button in the left window to go to the effect setting panel.

* Check Enable Effect check box.
* Set Brightness: click and drag brightness control slider or enter a value in the Brightness textbox to set the brightness of the video.
* Set Contrast: click and drag contrast control slider or enter a value in the Contrast textbox to set the contrast of the video.
* Set Saturation: click and drag saturation control slider or enter a value in the Saturation textbox to set the saturation of the video.
* Set Other Effects: choose an effect for the output video from the Other Effects drop down list.
Tip: Click Restore Defaults button, to restore the default settings.

4. Add watermark
Select the file you want to edit from the file list, and click Edit button on the toolbar and choose Effect option to open Effect window. Click Watermark button in the left window to open watermark setting panel, then check Enable Watermark check box. So you can add text watermark and image watermark as you want.
Done!

Ideas on this Naso

Posted: November 20th, 2009, 10:00pm CST by Nemos Janitor

Got a chance to get this wonderful fish. I think it is a Naso Brevirostris. Anyone kept one?

DIY Sump Top-Up

Posted: November 20th, 2009, 7:25pm CST by costa

Hi Hennie!

I need some advice on how to build an effective, yet reasonably cost efficient, DIY sump top-up device.

The commercial models out there are around R 600 a piece & I cannot afford one
at this moment.

I am going on a business trip for about a week & I am worried about the amount of
water that is going to be lost due to evaporation.

Cheers,
Costa.

[FS] Marine Equipment

Posted: November 20th, 2009, 6:46pm CST by chops

light unit
unit consist of 2 t5s and 2 150watt mh 14k with cable to hang from roof...good looking unit only 8months old(bulbs have just been replaced)
they go or just over 4 grand
price R3200(being used on a 1.5m tank)

skimmer
berlin skimmer with 2400 p/h R800

sump
1m x 500 x 500 10ml glass make offers R400
1x tetra 1200l canester filter R1000.00 for up 2 a 500l tank

tank advise 3m x 600 x 600 ???

Posted: November 20th, 2009, 6:01pm CST by sweetnsour

sup peeps

not sure where to post this but im thinking of having a new tank built and would like to know more on what you guys think?

the dimensions will be as follows

3m long x 600 x 600, the width and hight are the most i can do as i have height issues.

stand with tank on it will sit at a total height of 1.4m

i want to run a dsb , as long as possible and a ATS over the sand bed.

what you guys think? and whats the pros and cons?

DP 250w MH unit...great price

Posted: November 20th, 2009, 5:11pm CST by lanzo

Hey guys

Here is a sample of Dorry Pets 250w mh with magnetic ballast....we are looking into getting the electronic ballast middle next year.

(this is just a rough sample....fine detail will be sorted out on your first batch comping out in 2 weeks;))

This unit was tested and kept running for 7 days 24hours....and it worked brilliantly.

It has mirror reflectors at 35 degree angle from 4 sides.

Dimensions :

440x440x160mm

The ballast is SABS approved and a year guarantee will be given with this unit

Mesh wheel mod - Where to get Enkamet?

Posted: November 20th, 2009, 4:59pm CST by ziyaadb

HI all

I want to do the Mesh wheel mod on my skimmer. I need to get Enkamet or equiv. Anyone know i can get some?

AQUA H2O tanks

Posted: November 20th, 2009, 4:41pm CST by johanboshoff

Does anyone know anything about these tanks? Are they any good or shall i stay far away.

There is a 1.2l x 0.46w x 0.71h in 10mm glass for a bargain somewhere.

Regards Bossi

Iodide, before and after pics.

Posted: November 20th, 2009, 4:01pm CST by Mudshark

I had a problem with STN some weeks ago. After reading this article: Iodine I tested and dosed Iodide as my level was 0.

Here is the coral approximately 3-4 weeks ago.

Here is the coral today with an Iodide level of 0,06ppm in my tank.

Great Service!

Posted: November 20th, 2009, 4:00pm CST by dallasg

Just to say a big thumbs up to Rob and the team for helping me out with the impellar!

thanks again, and my old man loves the wave tank!

This is why Detritus settlement is bad

Posted: November 20th, 2009, 3:38pm CST by lanzo

HI guys

One of the sumps in the shop burst the other day....the filkter was a berlin filter.

skimmer and then about 180kg LR.....this is pictures showing how bad detritus settlement really can become...n some places it made a zone were just anaerobic bacteria grew(super cool...in one pic youll see the jelly...that is the anaerobic bacteria)

this is the LR rubble places at the bottom underneath all the Liverock.

check the detritus!!!

somthing new

Posted: November 20th, 2009, 3:16pm CST by davidfr7

Product guidelines

This might replace carbon dosing or even aid.

removing filter

Posted: November 20th, 2009, 2:58pm CST by aminyassien

hi everybody,

hope you are all fine .

i would like to know how can i remove the external filter and install the sump.

thanks in advance

amin

New Goodyear tyres to swop for marine quipment.

Posted: November 20th, 2009, 1:33pm CST by Norries

Hi All,

I have 5 brand new Goodyear Wrangler h/p 255/65/17 available to swop for marine aquarium equipment.

They are new R4400 per tyre, put new BF goodrich's on a Navara 4x4.

Would like to have a 1.8 light pendant with all the goodies, or 2x Vortech's

Let me know what u have,

NORRIES.

Skimmer in last chamber??

Posted: November 20th, 2009, 12:41pm CST by Goby

Helooo all reefers,

Looking for some good advice on the following. Is there any reason why skimmers are run in the first chamber and not in the last with the return.

Looking at a sump setup with 3 chambers. IN - DSB - RETURN. Won't you get a better
and faster established DSB if you move the skimmer to the last chamber with the return. I'm seeing it like this. A skimmer in the 1st chamber before the DSB will skim out a lot of beneficial material that may be good for the DSB's growth and 'performance'. Also, if you have micro algae on top of the DSB. Will it not help in better growth resulting in better breakdown of toxins?

Dolomite rocks CaMg(CO3)2, Calcium Magnesium Carbonate

Posted: November 20th, 2009, 12:00pm CST by FDB

Hi all.
Would it not be benificial to have a few Dolomite rocks in an aquarium/sump?
I mean, the Gautrain project has big issues with Dolomite so where they are constructing close to centurion, dolomite should be readily available....

aquascaping ideas

Posted: November 20th, 2009, 11:34am CST by danimal

hey guys

got a whole lot of "dead" live rock from a buddy who's on a hiatus from the hobby. need some ideas for aquascaping - my idea was to have the arch in the middle with two "towers" on either side. what do you think? :)

before:

after:

rhs:

lhs:

not sure why the pics came out so blue, need to fiddle with the camera a bit to get decent FTS's.

thanks!

For those that love mathematics like I do

Posted: November 20th, 2009, 11:25am CST by dallasg

Mandelbulb: The Unravelling of the Real 3D Mandelbrot Fractal

crushed coral chips ontop of dsb

Posted: November 20th, 2009, 10:46am CST by magman

I have all my old crushed coral lying around, would it not be better if I put over the DSB, so that it can trap some of the nitrates and let the DSB work it easier. The way I see it, right now any waste is flowing over the DSB, and can't really settle on it. Now if there was crushed coral, it could easily trap some of the detris, and work it from there.

Would it work and you guys agree or am I talking skimate. Just a thin layer.

2 skimmers, 1 pump

Posted: November 20th, 2009, 10:18am CST by Renannchen

Hey was just wondering if it is posible to connect 2 skimmer to 1 pump?

I have 2 classic Berlin skimmers want to connect them to a 6500lph pump
think this will work, plz let me know what you think on this?

Down Below

Posted: November 20th, 2009, 10:09am CST by Mudshark

Some pictures of my sump. The first thing that you'll notice is how crammed with high-tech equipment it is. If you need to identify any new piece of equipment that may not have hit the market yet, feel free to ask.

Some of the inhabitants:

Cespitularia.

best Marine sillicone??

Posted: November 20th, 2009, 10:02am CST by brentv

Hey guys,looking at putting my new tank together, would just like to know as there are a few brands of marine sillicone, which ones are no-no's
Apparently the bostik one goes yelloy pretty quickly?

How to upgrade to ProfiLux 3

Posted: November 20th, 2009, 9:36am CST by Hannesco

I know, I know its not available is SA yet, but here is a link on what to do when you upgrade to Profilux 3

ProfiLux 3 upgrade fitting instructions - Reef Central Online Community

and more other userfull links for the ProfiLux

Important thread Library - Reef Central Online Community

Eat your heart out!!! ;)

Urgent Advice - Finding and catching a killer

Posted: November 20th, 2009, 9:20am CST by Zuna

Hey Guys

ive know for the last two months ive lost 2 cleaner shrimp and 3 gobies.
im not sure if i have a crab thats kill my fish or somthing else.
it seems to be something that hides in the substrate because i found left overs of my gobies under the rocks.

how would i go about finding and catching the Perpetrator?
ive move and checked all the rocks in the DT

please Help

Small snails eating my macroalgea

Posted: November 20th, 2009, 8:25am CST by FDB

Hi all.
I notice small little snails and white goggas (too small to see what they are) eating my macroalgea (i think it is sea leattuce.. [www.arkive.org] ) on my newly aquired live rock.

How do i get rid of them?
I have a whole small tank dedicated to my new live rock with the plants on it.. No use snails polishing the plants..
:-(

I can take the rock out and try and catch them all with tweasers, but geeez... Is there a fish that will eat small snails (about 1mm in diameter)

Heeelp!

How to put DVD and video on the SanDisk Sansa

Posted: November 19th, 2009, 3:24am CST by IgnativsB

This guide will show you how to put DVD movies and downloaded/purchased videos on the SanDisk Sansa with DVD to Sansa Suite.

Part One: How to rip DVD to Sansa supported video/audio
Part Two: How to convert video/audio to Sansa supported video/audio

Make Preparations: Download DVD to Sansa Suite.

Part One: How to rip DVD to Sansa supported video/audio
First, click "DVD to Sansa Converter" on the main interface to run DVD to Sansa Converter.

Step 1. Open your DVD Drive and put your DVD in it, then click "Load DVD" and choose "Load DVD" to load your DVD into this program.
Step 2. Choose your output format from the "profile" drop-down list.
After you choose your output format, you can adjust your output video's settings, such as "Resolution", "Frame Rate", "Bitrate", "Sample Rate" and so on.
Step 3. Click "Start" now to begin your conversion and you will get your video soon.

Part Two: How to convert video/audio to Sansa supported video/audio
First, click "Sansa Video Converter" on the main interface to run Sansa Video Converter

Step 1. Click "Add File" to load the video you want to convert.
Step 2. Choose output format by clicking "profile" and customize your own output video by clicking "settings" to adjust the Resolution, Frame Rate, Bitrate and so on.
Before you click "Start" to begin your conversion, you can do some editing works, such as pick up a part of your video to convert(trim), choose your own play region(crop) and put two or more files into one.(merge into one file).
Step 3. OK, now you can begin your conversion by clicking "Start" button.

Done!

how do i seal a powerhead cable

Posted: November 19th, 2009, 8:44pm CST by toppdogg

hey guys just a quick question
i have a power head that has a join in the cable want to use it on new tank to create circulation at the bottom of the tank and the join will be submersed in water
so my question is how can i seal it that it doesn't get wet and shock the shiiat out of me?

Lettuce leaf Nudibranch

Posted: November 19th, 2009, 7:59pm CST by Kunhardt

Any one had any experience with these little guys? I found like 3 or 4 in my sump in the refugium...very small, but quite cute little things. Anyway have read they are excellent algae eaters and herbivorous so no worries with the corals it seems, but cant find out what size they get to etc... anyone know anything?

Removing my DSB question

Posted: November 19th, 2009, 6:33pm CST by Adee

I have 90 kilos oolotic/playsand in my middle sump. I intend doing it on one afternoon, around when I do my water change.

1. switch return pump off.
2. siphon the sand out.
3. sponge down and clean sump properly.
4. fill the gap/volume left in the sump area with prepared water.
5. continue with normal water change regime.

All this would take me less than hour.

I'm currently dosing Prodibio and been on the NeoZeo method for the last 8-6 weeks respectively.

Any comments ito 'side effects' in doing it all in one go?

Anyone perhaps done this in the past, that can share experiences following this?

Hey Guys

Posted: November 19th, 2009, 6:22pm CST by Jurgs

Hi guys,

So, after a couple of months reading posts and gathering as much information i want to share my setup with you guys.

Tank has been running for just under 6 months.
Tank volume is around 360L with +- 100 L sump.

Dim are 1200x550x550 with corner overflow.
Sump i have a TS3 skimmer, small DSB and return pump. 10L auto top up which i fill twice a week.

In the display tank i have 4 x Seio pumps, and for the lights i have 2 X T8 38W white and 2 X T5 blue. i will upgrade the T8's one day.

I had a bad case of white spot in the tank, and lost all my live stock. SO at the moment i am in my 3rd week of running my system with out fish. going to leave it this way for another 3 weeks just to try get end the cycle.

Testing of my water i do once a week,
KH - 9
Ca - 450
Mg - 1400 (a little high i think)
Salt - 1023/4
Temp - 26/27'C

I got roughly 45Kg live rock in the display tank with agronite. the rest is sand stone.

Ok, now for some pics. Comments welcome.:) dont think they really in order, but you'll get the general idea:thumbup:

Polario Extension Cable

Posted: November 19th, 2009, 5:01pm CST by FransSny

Can anyone help with an extension / longer cable for a Polario ML 22. The one from the pump to controller ?

Thanx

Specimen Collecting

Posted: November 19th, 2009, 4:53pm CST by FransSny

Hi guys

This has probably been covered before, but since a lot of new guys have joined I thought I would just bring up the issue again.

Please make sure you have the right info before heading down to the coast and just taking things from the pools. Almost a year ago I was at the coast with a few people and some brought back some LR...I didnt say anything cause I didnt know it was illegal , same goes for a lot of other stuff.

Just getting a permit from the post office will not guarantee not getting a fine ....or even worse !

Rather BEFORE planning your trip, phone the local authorities (you might hold on for a while :P) and find out what you are allowed to do, what permit you would need , where you can / can't etc. Especially our inland guys

Our coastline should be monitored and preserved and I think we are a huge link in the educational chain.

BTW it goes the same for when you want to buy that piece of fish when on holiday (streetvendor or restaurant). Check this out for more info:

WWF SASSI

BTW

Beginer Basics

Posted: November 19th, 2009, 4:47pm CST by Pugsly

Hey guys,

Found some very useful info I think a begginer may need! Maybe it can be a sticky

SETTING UP YOUR SYSTEM
Tank Placement
things to think about

1) Accessibility: Wherever you place your tank, keep in mind that you will need to be able to access the tank easily and regularly. You will also likely have to hang things off the tank, hang lights over the tank (often from the ceiling), have tubes and pipes running off and to the tank, etc. It's wise to make sure that you can in some way (either by hand or with tongs) reach every inch and corner of the inside of the tank. If you have the room, you will not regret placing your tank such that you can walk (or squeeze your way) around all sides of the tank.

2) Viewability: Aside from wanting to be able to view your tank for pleasure and entertainment, you will need to be able to watch and observe your reef on a daily basis. There is an advantage to being able to see into your tank from as many angles as possible. However, for asthetic or practical reasons, you may have to block view through the back or side panels. That's ok. However, it's wise to leave at least two panels of glass through which you can view the inside of the tank.

3) Electrical Outlets: You will be surprised how many outlets you will end up needing. Just to start, you will need one or two for your lights, one for the protein skimmer, 2 or 3 for power heads and other pumps and one for the heater. That's 5 to 7 outlets just for the basics. Make sure that these outlets are very quickly and easily accessibly.
4)Floods: You can pretty much assume that you will at some point (if not at several points), spill several gallons of water on the floor around the tank. The larger the tank, the larger your spills will be. Most floors in reasonably modern homes and apartments can take a little water. Regardless, you might not want to place your tank on your $30k antique Persian rug unless you're ok with it getting a little wet.

5) Weight: Water is heavy. Some older homes aren't structurally capable of taking the weight of a very large tank. For tanks 50g or less, weight is not usually a concern. However, before planning on a 100+ gallon tank, please consult a surveyor or your landlord as to if your floor is strong enough for such a tank.

Equipment Placement
inside the tank, hang-on-tank, and external
It's a good idea to consider the layout, shape of, and space available in your tank before selecting your equipment. Somewhat contrary to intuition, smaller tanks tend to use more in-tank or hang-on-tank equipment options, while larger tanks tend to use more external equipment options. This is because the external equipment is usually designed to see larger volumes of water and often require an external sump for operation.

Some general tips:
1) Place heaters (and/or chiller coils) in areas of high flow so that heated (or cooled) water is dispersed quickly throughout the tank.

2) Place intakes/feeds away from their corresponding outtakes/overflows. For example, point or place the intake of a canister filter away from the outtake of the same canister filter (this helps make sure that the same filtered water isn't continually going through the same filter).

3) Place your protein skimmer so that it's easily accessible. You'll want to be able to reach and empty the skimmer cup regularly.

4) Experiment with powerhead placement. Figuring out where powerheads (and other sources of water flow) should be placed always requires a bit of trial and error. This may take some time and patience. For more information on water flow,

5) If necessary, it might be good idea to use extension cords to keep outlets and electrical plugs away from the tank so that they don't get wet.
Accessibility is always preferred. However, space might be limited or aesthetic concerns may motivate you to try and hide certain pieces of equipment. Finding the best compromise between these concerns may take some thought and experimentation. Your local aquarium store and other aquarists might also be able to give you some suggestions and ideas.

Aquascaping
arranging live and base rock

Note: Live rock is just want it sounds like (more or less). It's rock that is taken from the ocean and kept wet when you buy it. It is full of bacteria and other desirable life for your tank. Base rock is usually any rock safe for a reef tank that is not live rock. It's not necessarily rock that serves as a base for anything, it's simply that "base rock" is a more pleasant name than "dead rock."
There aren't too many rules when it comes to aquascaping. Contrary to popular myth, there's no rule about how much live rock or base rock you need. How much rock you should have will depend on your personal preference, what kinds and how much coral you want to keep, what kinds and how many fish you want to keep, the size and shape of your tank, etc. However, there are some things you should think about when purchasing and arranging your base or live rock:

1) Water Flow: placing rock up against the walls of the aquarium tends to limit water flow throughout the tank. Large "walls" and piles of rock also inhibit water flow. However you arrange your rock, try to place it such that water can move around it.
2) Caves: Caves can help with water flow and also give fish and other mobile inverts places to hide and sleep.

3) Live Rock is Better: If there is one "rule" in aquascaping, it's that live rock is better than base rock. Live rock adds to your biological filter. It comes with bacteria and reef critters that add to the ecosystem of your tank. Though live rock is not an absolute must, it's a very good idea. If you have a mix of live rock and base rock, over time, the base rock will eventually become live rock.

3) Too Much Rock: You can have too much rock. Remember that the more rock there is in your tank, the less room and the less water there is in your tank. It's always best to start with less rock (probably no more than 1/6 the volume of your tank) and add more later if you want/need it.
Note: You can measure the approximate volume of a piece (or pieces) of rock by measuring how much water it displaces when submerged. Submerge the rock in water and measure the vertical distance the water rises. Multiply the distance the water rises by the area of the footprint of the tank or container to get the total volume of water displaced by the rock.

CHEMISTRY

Salinity:
Salinity is a measure of how much salt (NaCl - sodium chloride) is in the water. The salinity of natural sea water varies by ocean, sea and reef, but is usually near 1.027 specific gravity or ~36 ppt. The two most common instruments to measure salinity are the refractometer and the hydrometer. Reef tank salinity should be maintained between 1.025 and 1.027 s.g. or 34 and 36 ppt. Refractometers are well worth the modest investment. They are easier to read and maintain. Although hydrometers can be accurate if diligently maintained, most aquarists do not have this kind of patience. They quickly lose accuracy when poorly kept and end up having to be frequently calibrated to a refractometer.

pH:
The concept of "pH" is complex and varies depending on the context in which it is discussed. Most simply put, it's a measure of the acidity (or bascicity) of a solution. Solutions with a pH <7 are called "acidic" while those with a pH >7 are called "basic." The pH of natural sea water varies throughout different marine environments (different oceans and seas), but is almost always basic to some degree or another. Reef tank pH should be maintained between 8.1 and 8.6. pH in a reef tank will fluctuate throughout the day (rising during the day and falling at night). pH test kits come in many different brands and types. All will likely work just fine. "pH pens" (digital pH monitors) are quite helpful, especially to new aquarists. Low pH is most often caused by poor aeration, high indoor CO2 levels, and/or low alkalinity levels. Poor aeration can be remedied with more water flow and turbulence at the surface of the water. Protein skimmers and overflows might also help with aeration. If your indoor CO2 levels are high, dosing of limewater (kalkwasser solution) can help.

Calcium:
Reef tanks need calcium (not just for stony corals but for many soft corals and other reef critters too). Natural sea water has a calcium concentration of 410 to 420 ppm. However, this is a generalization. Calcium levels differ by sea and area of the world and your tanks needs will depend on what type of corals you are keeping. If you are keeping fast growing stony corals (such as Acropora, Montipora, etc.) you should strive to keep your calcium levels at 410 to 420 ppm. However, if you are keeping slow growing stony corals (such as Fungiidae, Faviid, etc.) or soft corals, calcium levels as low as 350 ppm are usually acceptable. Reef tank calcium should be maintained to at least 350 ppm (and at 410 to 420 ppm for tanks with faster growing stony corals). Calcium levels can be too high. High calcium levels bring down alkalinity. It's difficult to have a calcium concentration of 450 ppm or higher while also maintaining sufficiently high alkalinity. Imagine that calcium and alkalinity are on opposite ends of a teeter-totter. When one goes up, the other goes down (and vice versa). You can raise your calcium with CaCl, Ca(OH)2 (aka kalkwasser), or with a calcium reactor. Please see below for information on alkalinity.

Buffers and Alkalinity:
Buffers help protect your aquarium water against sudden changes in pH. The ability of the buffer to prevent sudden changes in pH is called a "buffer capacity." As the term is usually used in the hobby, alkalinity can be thought of as one measure of the buffer capacity of our aquarium water.Chemical compounds called "bicarbonate" (i.e. baking soda) and "carbonate" are the major contributors to alkalinity. They're not the only contributors, but in our tanks, they're by far the most important. They're also what is usually tested for in alkalinity test kits sold in the aquarium hobby. For more information the other contributors to alkalinity and buffer capacity. Reef tank alkalinity should be maintained between 2.5 and 4 meq/L (or 7 and 11 dKH). It's important to note that while alkalinity can *help* your tank resist changes in pH, buffers can be "broken" if pH rises or falls too much too quickly. Therefore it remains important to monitor pH so that it does not fall too fair out of acceptable range. The most common way to raise alkalinity is with baking soda or a commercially sold reef aquarium buffer product.

With calcium <300ppm and alkalinity 0 to 6 meq/L (0 to 17 dKH) :
This imbalance is usually caused by over-dosing buffers. To correct this problem, add calcium chloride slowly. It's very important to test the water before and after every dosing. Do NOT use kalk to correct this problem.

With calcium 300-400ppm and alkalinity 1 to 2 meq/L (3 to 6 dKH):
In this situation both your calcium and alkalinity are on the lower side. Dosing kalk solution and/or some brand of 2-part calcium/buffer solution should solve the problem.

With calcium >450ppm and alkalinity >4 meq/L (>11 dKH):
When both calcium and alkalinity are too high, all you have to do is refrain from adding any calcium or buffer supplements and wait for the problem to correct itself.

With calcium >450ppm and alkalinity <2.5meq/L (<7 dKH):
When calcium levels are too high and alkalinity too low, dose baking soda (if pH is normal) and/or washing soda (if pH is low) to correct the problem.

Note: For 50 gallons of water: 1 teaspoon baking soda will raise alkalinity ~0.4 meq/L (~1.25 dKH). 1 teaspoon of washing soda will raise alkalinity ~0.6 meq/L (~1.75 dKH).
Temperature:
Most corals sold in the aquarium industry are from the Caribbean or Indo-Pacifc. These are warm, tropical reefs. Therefore, unless you know that your reef inhabitants are from colder waters, most reef aquariums should be kept at 78F to 84F.

Interactions
As you will come to experience, pH, calcium and alkalinity interact with each other.As mentioned previously, high alkalinity results in lower calcium levels and vice versa.Because of this, calcium and alkalinity must be measured at the same time and adjusted with respect to each other. Too much or too little of one is often a sign that the other is too low or too high respectively. Low pH can, though is not always, a sign of low alkalinity. It can also be a sign that the water is not being airated adequately. When your tank's water chemistry is not right in some respect, you may have to do some problem solving to figure out 1) what's causing the problem and 2) how to correct it.

When adjusting water chemistry:

1) Go gradual: Don't try to correct an alkalinity level of 1 meq/L or a calcium level of 380 ppm overnight.Alkalinity should not be raised or lowered any faster than ~1meq/L per day and calcium adjusted no more quickly than +/-40 ppm per day. This is especially important since, remember, these two parameters interact with each other. Raising your alkalinity too fast could cause your calcium too plummet too quickly (and vice versa). Whenever you're adjusting alkalinity or calcium, be sure to monitor the other as well.

2) Test diligently: Always test the water before and after you act so that you know what you need to do next (if anything).

3) Observe: Pay attention to any patterns in your water chemistry.For example before fretting over high or low pH, take the time to measure your pH several times over the course of a day or two (test it in the morning, afternoon and night-- before the light comes on, while it's on and after it's off). It is normal for pH to swing in a range as wide as 8.0 to 8.6 over the course of a day (peeking at "noon" and falling at night).

washing playsand

Posted: November 19th, 2009, 4:16pm CST by Pugsly

just want to hear how do you guys get your sand washed without having most of it washed down the drain - want to see if someone has a faster / better way of doing things

Only in Durbs

Posted: November 19th, 2009, 4:03pm CST by ziyaadb

[FS] 3 Cubes - Please Read Carefully

Posted: November 19th, 2009, 2:53pm CST by speedz

Hi guys/gals

I've got 3 cube fishtanks collecting dust in my bedroom and they need to go. I picked it up from a past deal for anther tank. They are not in the best of condition(Edges are chipped and i havnt tested for leaks) The dimensions are 50Lx45Wx40H (5mm), wish i had the time and money to sort them out. Hopefully some one else can put them to better use.

Make me an offer or trade

786speedy@gmail.com

Terrible weather

Posted: November 19th, 2009, 1:40pm CST by sean_koekemoer

HIGH IMPORTANCE
This is a blanket warning to all citizens of Kwazulu Natal and the South-Eastern coastal regions of South Africa.
A tempestuous cyclone (Roberta) was sighted just off the West coast of Madagascar at approximately 17h00, is moving Eastbound at a rate of 32 knots. When first observed, it was thought that Cyclone Roberta would dissipate once it met with the higher pressure cells towards the South-East. However, due to the unforeseen ebbing pressures we have seen off the Southern African coast since early this morning, the cyclone is unlikely to abate.

Please be forewarned that the Southern and South-Eastern regions of South Africa, particularly Kwazulu Natal, will in all probability experience the most violent winds and thunderstorms to date. It is strongly recommended that residents of Kwazulu Natal seek secure shelter. The cyclone is thought to hit our coast at approximately 15h30 today, 19th november We urge everyone to take every possible measure to seek secure refuge again this heavy weather pattern.

Dennis Saunders
Senior Meteorologist
Rand Centre for Meteorological Research

Assorted mushroom rock

Posted: November 19th, 2009, 1:31pm CST by Hawkvr

I bought an assorted mushroom rock a few weeks back. I was told it was very hardy. the mushrooms seem to be dying off. I am not sure they are mushrooms they look more like round leaves. It started with one the other day and now 2 or three more don't look to healthy. My Water is great there is no ammonia or anything and ph is at 8.
I am not sure if it has to do with light. I have 2 globes. 1x12000k and 1 actinic. My tank is not very deep its a bout 450mm deep. I can post a pic tonight. i was just wondering if there is something i might be missing. All the other fish and stuff look fine. I have no other coral only live rock, a cleaner shrimp, yellow tail damsel, tube worm, turbo snail and goby.

Thanks

Requirements for Live Rock

Posted: November 19th, 2009, 1:19pm CST by Tiger

Hi All,

Need to find out quickly. If I need to set up a tank just for live rock only, what would the munimum requirements be?

I was thinking

Tank
Heater
low flow
1 or 2 T5's

Your views??

pic as requested

Posted: November 19th, 2009, 1:15pm CST by David Chaikin

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Ruan`s new sps cube

Posted: November 19th, 2009, 12:05pm CST by RUAN

So I have been wanting a new tank for some time now. After hours and hours of going through threads I have decided that I would like a 60x60x40cm cube…… but not any old cube, something that is capable of sustaining pretty much any inmate I choose to house. The hunt was on for my perfect tank.

There are of course some pretty amazing companies out there who can make some spectacular tanks, but I simply cannot afford the prices they are asking for this sort of tank. I eventually found a new company who while they have many years experience in marines, are only just starting to convert this experience into a commercial venture. We are working very closely together to design my dream tank.

Some more info about the tank.
60cm x 60cm 40cm (LWH)
3 sides viewable with starphire glass
10mm all round rimless
Black silicone
1m high stand
MH lighting
Custom Sump incorporating Skimmer, DSB, Auto top up, heater, return, carbon and phos reactors
Possible additional items include an ATS
:)

Dorry offline for the day...sorry

Posted: November 19th, 2009, 10:51am CST by lanzo

Hi guys Dorry pets is offline for today...busy Updating the Server Security

I apologize for the inconvenience

SPS for Durban

Posted: November 19th, 2009, 9:39am CST by Monti

Any sponsors out there willing to send some sps down to Durban.

Things are quite bleak here on the sps front and I know plenty of MASA durbanites would be keen on a group order for SPS.

MASA JHB Reef Club Meeting 1 Pics

Posted: November 19th, 2009, 9:27am CST by Neil H

Time for some pics ... :razz:

First off "DIE MA-SA KOEK"

The Tank everyone was looking at - rather intimidating if you are the owner

Deep in concentration .....

Dallas explaining something to Bell and Sunshine

Part of the crowd

from left Dallas, AdvDiver, David, Nemo's Janitor, Sweetnsour (talking too much :)) and Sunshine

Sentari inspecting the boxer shrimp

AdvDiver taking a PAR reading

PAR meter just above the nennie.

Sweetnsour checking the sump out

Pads and Inflames

Dallas, David and Davids better half

from left Pads, Sentari, Sweetnsour, Nemo's Janitor, Avdiver, Rory

Just before lights out ...

Great meet, was great to meet you all, anyone else with pics post them here !

:wave2:

MH Electronic Ballast

Posted: November 18th, 2009, 8:01pm CST by Caleb

Does anyone know what the benefit of having an electronic MH Ballast compared to a magnetic ballast?

paul g w

Posted: November 18th, 2009, 7:26pm CST by paul g w

my rock is getting 1-2mm bubbles forming on them. There are also bubbles on the glass whereever there is fine algae.Is this a problem as i rub them off and they form again in a day

Decsions Decsions - New Jag XF

Posted: November 18th, 2009, 6:04pm CST by amalick

Hi Guys, at the risk of pissing of the BMW, Merc and Audi clan im looking for an opinion. I am fortunate enough to have a choice between 2 luxury sedans the Lexus IS250 SE 2.5 V6 and the Jaguar XF 3.0 V6 premium. I have never really followed the "sheep" and bought one of the titanic 3 Germans stuff (I have my reasons), but the motor plan on my Lexus IS250 SE has run out after 3 years of a beautiful driving relationship. Long story short I now need to choose between just buying another one or making a shift to JAG

Anyone out there got any experience with this vehicle or an opinion. I'm truly stuck and googled reviews but they are all biased. Anyone got one

The Jag

The Lexus

I promise I'm not boasting - remember I said I'm fortunate enough to have the choice but its going to break the bank so I need to be carefull.

advice on copperbands plse

Posted: November 18th, 2009, 5:39pm CST by David Chaikin

Is it possible to keep 2 copperbands happily? Need an urgent answer plse coz a friend is removing his tonight coz it's nipping his anemones and he wants to deliver it to me. I already have one - will they fight?

My trip to paradise

Posted: November 18th, 2009, 5:26pm CST by millepora

Thought I would do a picture thread on my recent trip to the Mentawai Islands in Indonesia.
My brother and I stayed at a resort called Wave Park. (www.wavepark.com) Its one of the most incredible places, and heaven if you are a surfer or diver.
The resort can only accommodate a max of 14 people but we were so lucky because other than my brother and me, only two other guys booked in for our trip, one from USA and the other from New Zealand. So we had the island to ourselves. (good thing if you are a surfer) The food was great, the accommodation was great and the waves were..well see for yourselves.

This is the bungalow my brother and I stayed in.

Bedroom

Lounge

Bathroom

The Throne

And this is the best room, the balcony. (room with a view)

You can actually see someone riding in the barrel on that wave. Yip THIS is paradise!!

[FS] New 1.2mx500mmx600mm

Posted: November 18th, 2009, 5:01pm CST by Goby

Heloo all reefers,

Selling a new 1.2mx500mmx600mm.
Approx 360L.
All 10mm glass with center overflow box.
10mm euro braced top and bottom.

Brothel Aussie Style

Posted: November 18th, 2009, 4:59pm CST by FransSny

Not for the feint hearted

Red Jewel Chichlids

Posted: November 18th, 2009, 4:32pm CST by johanboshoff

Hi Guys

I thought i would share this with you, cuase i just love my these fishies of mine.

My Red Jewels decided this morning the weather is looking good for making babies.:thumbup:

The female laying eggs

Th e male fertilizing the eggs

Sorry for the bad pics.

Does anyone know what will be the best to feed the young after their yolk sacks are done? Newly hatched brine shrimp and daphnia?

Regards Bossi

Bad inhabitants list

Posted: November 18th, 2009, 12:59pm CST by FDB

Hi all.
As i add new liverock to my systems, i get to see many small new creatures in my tanks. At first, i am quite excited about the strange things crawling around, untill i try and ID them.. Then i see how harmfull they can be in the tanks.

Should we maybe start a thread dedicated to education on this subject?
Yesterday, i found what must be a form of sea spider in my one tank, so far my research indicates they are bad in a reef setup.
The other day, i found a blue Nudi, the weekend, a red nudi..

Surely there must be some form of "keep an eye out for these critters" list?
Maybe even algea or fish, snail, SPS sickly bahavior list too?

Kinda like a list all the newbies can refer to, ideally with photos and samples?

Here is a pic of a seaspider that looks like teh one in my tank:
Sea Spider Picture - Photo Of a Sea Spider

Tidal pool tank (view from the top) lighting question

Posted: November 18th, 2009, 12:34pm CST by FDB

Hi guys. As many of you know, i have that big area in my house that can host a 2500L tank if i place the tank on top of it. The area itself is supposed to be an indoor plant area.
Building a massive tank on top of it would not be cost effective.

After visiting Furbs yesterday, i saw how cool a reef tank looks from the top, so i'm thinking of rather building a tidal pool tank in that area in my house (will also be about 2500L)
All i need to do is marbalite the existing structure, do the plumbing, aquascape, do the lighting and voila!

But here is my question:
How would YOU do lighting in a tank that is to be viewed from the top?
Would you place the lights in the walling? (Underwater lighting)

The "tank" would be about 1M wide by 2.5M long by 80cm tall and would host a reef with colorfull anemone's etc, and maybe a school of fishies. Or well, something that would be cool viewed from the top. or even a fish free tank.

Any suggestions?

Marine screensaver

Posted: November 18th, 2009, 10:44am CST by Zuna

Hey Guy
i stumbled apon this little application.
a reef for your pc....

Featured Fish
* Achilles Tang
* Addis Butterflyfish
* Blue Damselfish
* Blue Ring Angelfish
* Clearfin Lionfish
* Clown Triggerfish
* Copper-banded Butterflyfish
* Emperor Angelfish
* Flame Angelfish
* Forceps Butterflyfish
* French Angelfish
* Koran Angelfish
* Lionfish
* Longfin Bannerfish
* Percula Clownfish
* Picassofish
* Powder Blue Tang
* Purple Tang
* Queen Angelfish
* Redfin Butterflyfish
* Regal Angelfish
* Regal Tang
* Rock Beauty Angelfish
* Royal Gramma
* SeaStar
* Squarespot Anthias (male)
* Threadfin Butterflyfish
* Three Stripe Damselfish
* Yellow Tang
download here
SereneScreen Marine Aquarium 3.0.1953 - Warez Guru

re-evaluation of glue packaging

Posted: November 18th, 2009, 10:18am CST by leslie hempel

Bostik have resized their products to seem cheap? :(

the tube volumes have been reduced from 310ml to 280ml

smart marketing to remain seemingly uneffected in these tight econimic times:whistling:

lighting advice

Posted: November 18th, 2009, 9:45am CST by shane scheckle

Hi Guys
I have decided to start a new tank, I am splitting to a fish only tank, triggers, surgeons and all the bigger fish, keeping them in my existing 1.5m tank. I have just bought a used tank 1.7mx1mx.6m deep. I intend using this tank for my nemmies and lps's. Please advise on the type and quantity of lighting. I am thinking 10-14k metal halides with T5 actinics but would like to do this right.

Help Needed

Posted: November 17th, 2009, 9:25pm CST by ritchard

Hi there

I have just purchased a Zumbo Boyu TL-550 130 litre marine tank, matter of interest, how many fish can i house in that tank, are are the specifications of the tank:
Zumbo Aquariumtechnical data:
tank spec
size：510Lx570Wx670H(mm)
L: 128L
power saving light
volt：AC230/115V
freq：50/60Hz
power：PL-24Wx2
submersible pump
volt：AC230/115V
freq：50/60Hz
power：20W
qmax: 1400L/h
with pl light tube,double low noise instrument fan,led light,protein separator,uv light system,heater,internal bio-filter system(water pump,filter sponge,filter bag,bio-balls,activated carbon and ceramic
rings included)

Thanks

Ritchard

Hi there

I have just purchased a Zumbo Boyu TL-550 130 litre marine tank, matter of interest, how many fish can i house in such a tank, here are the specifications of the Boyu tank:

size 510Lx570Wx670H(mm)
L: 128L
power saving light
volt: AC230/115V
freq: 50/60Hz
power PL-24Wx2
submersible pump
volt: AC230/115V
freq: 50/60Hz
power: 20W
qmax: 1400L/h

With pl light tuble, double low noise instrument fan, led light, protein separator. uv light system, heater, internal bio-filter system (water pump, filter sponge, filter bag, bio-balls, activated carbon and ceramic rings included)

Thanks

Ritchard

Hi there

I have just purchased a Zumbo Boyu TL-550 130 litre marine tank, matter of interest, how many fish can i house in that tank, are are the specifications of the tank:
Zumbo Aquariumtechnical data:
tank spec
size：510Lx570Wx670H(mm)
L: 128L
power saving light
volt：AC230/115V
freq：50/60Hz
power：PL-24Wx2
submersible pump
volt：AC230/115V
freq：50/60Hz
power：20W
qmax: 1400L/h
with pl light tube,double low noise instrument fan,led light,protein separator,uv light system,heater,internal bio-filter system(water pump,filter sponge,filter bag,bio-balls,activated carbon and ceramic
rings included)

Thanks

Ritchard

Chiller question

Posted: November 17th, 2009, 8:54pm CST by mnd123

Hey hey,

before I make an investment in a chiller can someone clear a few things up?

1) I put my bio calcium and magnesium into the last chamber of the sump, the return pump will feed the chiller, is this an issue?
2) What is the IDEAL temperature for a SPS/ LPS reef?

Cheers

Marc

Did Habana kick Clerc?

Posted: November 17th, 2009, 8:53pm CST by viper357

Check the video, what do you think, did Bryan Habana purposely kick Vincent Clerc?

http://www.sport24.co.za/Content/Gal..._Vincent_Clerc

dorry`s swolen eye

Posted: November 17th, 2009, 7:26pm CST by martinkeyser

hey there. my dorry was fine untill tonight.
when i fed him i saw that his one eye was swolen and looks like it is popping out.
could this be some or other disease or is it a common thing?
could the foxface maybe have stung him in his eye?
any help would be appreciated

Coral Propogation : A beginners guide

Posted: November 17th, 2009, 5:58pm CST by poiromaniax

Hey guys,

So I thought Id post a pictorial on how to frag corals.

(I will add to this post as I frag more and more)

Mushrooms - Discosoma

You will need:

Cutting surface (I had some spare granite lying around)
3 x water containers
Some orange bag
Scalpel or Stanley blade (If you can, rather get a scalpel)
Gloves
Eyewear (Yes, Im serious - these corals squirt)
Fishing line or elastics
Frag plugs ( LR rubble,coral skeletons etc)
Towels (Reefers always need towels)

Some Pics:

I wear glasses, so that takes care of eyewear - although Im going to buy a full face splash mask

Water Containers - 1st to hold the mothers, 2nd to hold frag plugs and completed frags, 3rd to quick set glue and dunking the frags.

:lol:

Fragging

Take the mother colony and place it on your cutting surface.

Cut the mushroom into 4 parts (I prefer to cut the shroom on the rock so that it doesnt slip and slide all over the place)

Using your blade, scrape the mushroom off the rock whilst keeping a thin layer of LR from underneath the mushroom, ensuring that the whole foot comes off the rock (if it doesnt - dont worry, a new shroom will grow there)

Mushroom off the rock - you can see the thin layer of LR - Sorry for the bad pic, its hell to take photos on granite

Then, seperate the musrooms into 4 parts

Flying fish - ID Needed pls

Posted: November 17th, 2009, 5:27pm CST by FransSny

RO Machine

Posted: November 17th, 2009, 5:06pm CST by shrimp

Hi, desperately looking for a 2nd hand RO machine as budget is limited .... PLSE !!

more pics of Chaikin's tank

Posted: November 17th, 2009, 1:46pm CST by David Chaikin

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Great DIY Articles

Posted: November 17th, 2009, 12:19pm CST by Sentari

Hi All

Thought i would share these AMAZING Articles with you.

If i only knew about these articles when i started marines they would have helped me alot. So i would encourage every beginner to read through these articles.

Advanced Aquarist's Online Magazine - Feature Article: Do It Yourself: A Guide to Making Gadgets for Your Aquarium, Part One

Advanced Aquarist's Online Magazine - Do It Yourself: A Guide to Making Gadgets for Your Aquarium, Part Two

Enjoy!

Urgent Advice - Flatworm Exit

Posted: November 17th, 2009, 10:50am CST by Boendoe

Hi all does anyone know where I can get Flatworm Exit. I need to nuke about 2 million of them. killkanga

Pls. help with ORCA 100 Setup

Posted: November 17th, 2009, 9:24am CST by neo

Howdy
got myself an Orca 100 for my first ever tank.
This is the new design with the cone shaped transition RO-Orca skimmers...Gets Face lift - Dorry Pets

Can someone tell me how this should be setup i.e. how deep it must stand in the water, how I should adjust the internal water level using the supplied pipe, how to know when it is working OK or not etc.

The water level in the sump's skimmer compartment will be 300mm high.

One day white spot?

Posted: November 17th, 2009, 9:17am CST by Jaco Schoeman

Hi guys... The weirdest thing happened this last day. I am hoping that my good friend Tiger see's this thread to share his knowledge on whitespot...;)

Anyway, so I have added three Nemateleotris Magnifica (Firefish) and inside the LFS tank one fish had one little white spot on it. I obviously didn't take that one, and the others were clean.

Introduced them into the DT (first few fish) and they immediately started eating like crazy.

So when I got home yesterday I found all three of them with little traces of whitespot, and one had what looked like a black tick on it. I didn't worry too much, as they were still eating and didn't look stressed at all. I also know I would contact Tiger today to assist me...

But thing is, when I pulled the curtain open this morning and my babies woke up from their bolt holes, all the traces of whitespot was gone and even that tick was gone... :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

Could this be due to the water temperature that fell drastically between yesterday and today?

What could cause this do you think? i am not complaining, but maybe this could help others - not sure...;)

[FS] Dusky Damsel Abudefduf Notatus

Posted: November 17th, 2009, 9:04am CST by RiaanP

I got 3 Dusky Damsels. Not the Sergeant Mayor (Abudefduf Saxatilis).

They tend to stay in the upper open water part of the tank.

I got them all at the same size, but for some reason one outgrew the other 2 totally. Now he chases them down below the rocks and then my much smaller Blue Yellow Tail Damsels attack the smaller ones. My luck must be that they are all the same sex. As it is recommended to keep them in a shoal, but not working out for me.

So 2 must find a better home. Or if you have some of them, I will swap one. Hopefully be able to find a partner.

More info
http://www.aqua-fish.net/saltwater/?yellowtail-sergeant
(Note, they got the wrong picture on that page)

They are not aggressive. As the smaller Blue Yellow Tail Damsel bosses them around.

Setup help

Posted: November 17th, 2009, 8:21am CST by Caleb

Hi Guys, I just have a few questions on my final setup of my cube.

Is it safe to use PVC Weld on my plumbing?

Should I cycle with or without lights?

How long should I leave the tank for silicone to dry?

What can be used to clean silicone smudges off the inside of the tank (eacept for minora blades)?

How much LR should I get for a total system volume of 300L?

Should I add Prodibio Startup at the beginning of my cycle?

Can I add Purple-up to my system at the beginning of my cycle?

How good is our local LR?

Thanks

top down fish pics

Posted: November 16th, 2009, 9:31pm CST by crispin

I thought id challenge myself and see if i could get a decent shot of fish top down, flash off. It was indeed challenging, especially as i was using a macro lense and the depth of field is hard to get right, but if you do the pics look great. I havent downloaded them all but here are a few....

in celerbration of Anthias

Posted: November 16th, 2009, 9:13pm CST by crispin

ive been taking pics of specific species of fish, and challenging myself on a few other aspects, so if any of you have good pics of anthias please feel free to post them in here....

Sarcophyton help

Posted: November 16th, 2009, 7:55pm CST by danimal

hey guys

I got this leather about a week ago with some other corals (mushrooms, and a hydnophora frag as a freebie which is flourishing). when they arrived all the corals were withdrawn as expected after being shipped from capetown. everything else has opened up nicely and is doing well, however the sarc frag stayed curled up. this evening i noticed it appears to be peeling... anyone got any ideas as to what this could be? is the coral dying, or is it merely a form of shedding?

thanks

our setup

Posted: November 16th, 2009, 7:39pm CST by David Chaikin

ozone

Posted: November 16th, 2009, 5:31pm CST by burt

who is running ozone on there systems?

[FS] Green star Polops for sale

Posted: November 16th, 2009, 5:04pm CST by ml

Hi all

I have a total of 6 frag for sale. Beautifull growing frags 1cm to 5.5 cm and 1 big colonie to swop for anything you are willing to trade. this coloni is as big as your fist and still growing

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They are quicte big nou so dont waste time come and buy today
Kind regards
Mornè

Please just post if you comit to add that means you want all of me frags and @45 each thats 270 my friend

Kalk Stirrers

Posted: November 16th, 2009, 3:17pm CST by dallasg

I got one of these second hand, best way to use it? and how?

Bubble magus impellors

Posted: November 16th, 2009, 2:43pm CST by dallasg

Hi sponsors,

who has or can get replacement Aquabee 2000/l's Pin-wheel impellers.

TIA
dallas

Scientific difference between "Zeolite" and "zeolith"?

Posted: November 16th, 2009, 2:32pm CST by jacquesb

Hi there "guru's" - can anyone please tell me the official scientific differences between the "cheap" zeolite (that "removes ammonia") and the "expensive" zeolith (that everyone "says" that must be used for a zeovit system) are?

And please - I don't want marketing answers - as those I already know....

(Neil - LappiesReef - 459b -> this is mainly directed at you 3 - or perhaps anyone else with either a geology or scientific degree who know the intricaces of these things) :)

Many thanks for your help with this. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

TUNZE Christmas Specials

Posted: November 16th, 2009, 1:42pm CST by George

Buy 2 x 6105 Turbelle Stream 2 for R7372.00 and receive a 7096 Multicontroller (worth R1,862.20) FREE!!! ;) Book your special today......

Zeolith 750ml normal price R269.52 now R235.00!! ;)

While stocks last.

Please send Private Messge for reply.

Dallas's Corner FOWLR

Posted: November 16th, 2009, 12:59pm CST by dallasg

Oki, so now that my 4ft is going strong, i needed another tank for some fish that arent too reef friendly, namely triggers, so i thought i would add this to my system. but having said that i hope to stick to it, so my first fish for it will be a clown trigger or a mated pair of ribbon eels.

its a corner tank, with a maranti wooden stand i built, this will be slow build but not more than a month away...

i have a 150w with 2 x 24w 10k t5's, if i need to to keep leathers and LPS i can, and inside will be 2 sunsun 5000L per hours.

the dimensions are on the pic below, i think its a 300L tank, anyone work it out? its 50cm high

here are some pics to start

Mini spike fin goby

Posted: November 16th, 2009, 12:22pm CST by Marlin Fischer

Hi guys

Aquired a mini spike fin goby this last Friday.

They are supposed to be rare so i had 2 specifically order it.

Only thing was that i never knew the name mini meant...... flippen tiny!!!

The availability list said the fish's size was medium and i knew that the fish's adult size was small (4cm) but i never expected to need to use a magnifying glass to see it!

He's absolutely beautiful, however he will have to live in my refugium and not the main display so that i can keep a good eye on him and also to keep him from being harmed by my Vortecs or CL.

He seems to be eating Cyclopsease that i mixed in SW and inject near him using a suringe, so thats positive.

Anyone have any extra specific advise on these guys to add please?

ciao

To all the old "Ballies"out there

Posted: November 16th, 2009, 11:28am CST by sean_koekemoer

SPRINGBOK RADIO PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF SOUTH AFRICA

Click on the left of the page to listen to all the sounds:thumbup:

Cooling water down

Posted: November 16th, 2009, 10:30am CST by Jaco Schoeman

Hi guys... I am in desperate need of advise quickly;

What is the best way to cool water down? My tank was running at 31deg yesterday (to my amazement no ill effects :whistling:)

Anyway, I know there are two main options:

1) Fans. By running PC fans 24hrs over the DT water surface (open top tank) would cool it down, but would this increase evaporatin?

2) Chiller. This is much more expensive, but a much greater way to control temp right? Just a question on chillers however: how does one clean it? It will gather algae over time right, so one must clean it right?

What is your take on this please?

Understanding Indo Pacific Species

Posted: November 16th, 2009, 9:07am CST by Jaco Schoeman

Hi All

Personally I think many reefers, including myself are still purchasing species of fish and coral on impulse. Yes, we might think we know all the feeding requirements, flow and lighting requirements of species, but what about where they are found in the ocean?

I have just had a look at what exactly the Indo-Pacific means, and interestingly enough, I found that this is just a grouping word for three different types of ocean areas. On the map below you will see how far they stretch, so it is possible that species we keep will never even be found in the same water. This makes one consider finding out what part of the ocean you want to keep, and only stocking these coral. By just saying "I have an Indo-Pacific setup" is like saying "I drive a car"

I would imagine that more controll over species can be managed by sticking to the same "Sea" species, rather than just throwing everything that looks nice into the same aquarium.

Here's the info from Wiki:

SubdivisionsThe WWF and Nature Conservancy divide the Indo-Pacific into three realms (or subrealms), and each of these into a number of marine provinces.
Western Indo-Pacific

The Western Indo-Pacific realm covers the western and central portion of the Indian Ocean, including the East coast of Africa, the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Persian Gulf, Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Andaman Sea.
Central Indo-Pacific

The Central Indo-Pacific includes the numerous seas and straits connecting the Indian and Pacific oceans, including the seas surrounding the Indonesian archipelago (with the exception of Sumatra's northwest coast, which is part of the Western Indo-Pacific), the South China Sea, the Philippine Sea, the north coast of Australia, and the seas surrounding New Guinea, western and central Micronesia, New Caledonia, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji, and Tonga. The Central Indo-Pacific, due in part to its central location at the meeting of two oceans, has the greatest diversity of corals and mangroves.
Eastern Indo-Pacific

The Eastern Indo-Pacific surrounds the mostly volcanic islands of the central Pacific Ocean, extending from the Marshall Islands through central and southeastern Polynesia to Easter Island and Hawaii.

A solution for playing JVC camcorder(mod files) problems

Posted: November 15th, 2009, 3:07am CST by Brandon1880

Question 1: "I recently purchased a JVC camcorder that records video as .MOD files. I can't seem to edit the files or play them on my PC. Is there a way to convert .MOD files to .MPG or something that works on my computer?"

Question 2: I have a video file off my JVC as well and wonted to play it on WMP so i changed the file extension from .MOD to .MPEG. Now the problem i have is that the video quality is poor. It is like the video cant keep up with the playing speed, lines drag when something moves. I know this quality is poor because it plays fine on cyberlink power dvd. Any help plz on how to fix the poor quality????
Question 3: I change the ext. mod to avi or mpg , and it works but the problem no sound at all.. .try to burn it into dvd, no luck, i try to burn it into vcd no luck also...

Introduction: .MOD files are JVC's implementation of MPEG-2 transport streams, similar to a VOB file on a DVD or the M2T files used on Sony hard drive camcorders.

Solution:
I actually just found a program called Aiseesoft Mod Converter. This program will allow you to export your video(s) as .AVI,WMV,MP4,3GP files etc. Here is a brief overview of how to do it:

Make preparations:
Install and run Aiseesoft Mod Converter

Quick Guide:
Step 1. Add files
Step 2. Set output video format
Step 3. Click the "Start" button to start the conversion.

This tool also allows you to split,join,crop Mod/Tod files, it is very powerful.
I hope this helps, if anyone has a better method or a better software for doing this, please let me know!

new member

Posted: November 15th, 2009, 9:00pm CST by Judy

Hi,

I'm a student at the University of Stellenbosch and i'm trying to start my first marine tank!!:mbounce:

dive/fishing spots from EL to Durbin

Posted: November 15th, 2009, 12:04pm CST by dv8

I am planning a trip up the Wild coast and Natal South coast. I thought I weould start a thread to find out where the good dive spots are and where are good spots to catch fish/corals. I am considering going to coffee bay, possibly uvongo and am open to suggestions.

Also looking for backpacker/camping style accommodation. The places I know of are bomvu and coffee shack in coffee bay.

Time of year: early to mid december

[FS] Stunning Rock beauty angelfish

Posted: November 15th, 2009, 11:14am CST by Furbz

i have a rock beauty angelfish that is swimming around in my sump.
the fish is a juvenile and absolutely stunning.

it is nipping at LPS corals.

the fish is in great condition and feeding off flakes.

How to remove DRM from all protected videos

Posted: November 14th, 2009, 3:06am CST by Bethshaya

Many people ask me the same question: "I purchased videos on iTunes, but I can't play them on my video player, because they are in some 'protected' M4V format that only works on iPods. How can I convert iTunes videos to MPEG or WMV format so I can play them on My portable video device such as Archos and Creative Zen?"

I searched on Google, Yahoo answers and post the question on large number of forums, unfortunately, after scouring the Web for days, I couldn't find a FREE way to convert M4V to MPEG, WMV or AVI format.

Then I tried to burn the iTunes video onto a DVD and re-import it into iTunes just like how to remove the protection from the iTunes audios (M4P) by burning it onto a CD and re-import it as mp3. I failed, cause iTunes doesnt have a DVD burning option, then I used Nero, but it still doesnt work as Nero doesnt supports M4V format.

And finally, a software solution. I came across a few kinds of converters on Google search, they are Tunebite, Daniusoft and Noteburner. When I was testing the free trials one by one, what makes me comfortable is the Daniusoft media converter .

Daniusoft Media Converter software can remove DRM from protected wmv, wma, m4p, m4v, m4a, aac files that purchased and downloaded from online music store and convert to general video and audio formats, you can enjoy playing on portable media players, such as iPod, Zune, Creative Zen, MP3 player, PSP.

Stpe 1: Download and install the DRM Removal Tool

Stpe 2: Run the software and click Add.. button to load WMA or M4A, M4B, AAC, WMV, M4P, M4V, ASF files

Step 3: Choose output formats. If you want to convert protected audio files, please select Convert audio to list; If you want to convert protected video files, please select Convert video to list.

Stpe 4: Start remove DRM and convert your DRM protected music and videos by click on Start button.

Tips:
You can click Settings button to custom preference for output files.
If you still want to watch other common video/audio even HD video on your portable video device you can choose Daniusoft Media Converter Pro because Daniusoft Media Converter only support DRM audio and DRM video.

marius

Posted: November 14th, 2009, 10:44pm CST by marius

Hello to All i am new to this site

rob vdv ! this one too plse

Posted: November 14th, 2009, 10:41pm CST by David Chaikin

Great if I could finally identify all of them in case I need to ask questions about them. Oh gosh... tried to attach pic here (looks like a flying saucer with tentacles and a mouth :) ha ha - if it's not attached here then I don't know where it's gone.... when i tried to attach it says 'host pic'. Is that one and the same as attaching??:lol: TA - BARBS

Reefocto Siphon Overflow Box

Posted: November 14th, 2009, 7:24pm CST by shrimp

Hi, looking for used Reefocto Siphon Overflow Box in order to install a sump for my cube .... tks

JacquesB New (old) Reeftank - total water volume +-1600 litre

Posted: November 14th, 2009, 5:56pm CST by jacquesb

Hi all -

OK - After everything that happened, I thought that I can now bear to lift my chin up, and start a new thread on my newly redone 2 meter reef tank.

Here's a FTS to start off this thread:

MH bulb

Posted: November 14th, 2009, 5:49pm CST by RUAN

Hi guys

Just want to know what would be the best colour temperature(MH) for a sps tank ,for growth and colour:lol:

what is the name of this coral?

Posted: November 14th, 2009, 1:16pm CST by David Chaikin

I 'hosted' this pic.... I found it... but where does it go to?? I wanted to know the identification of this cabbage looking coral plse

Wanted- 600/700 cube stand/unit

Posted: November 14th, 2009, 11:58am CST by irshaad

Hi guys.
Im looking for a 600/700mm cube stand 700/800mm high. With or without cladding. And looking for a sump to fit in the stand

Who reads their first threads

Posted: November 14th, 2009, 9:49am CST by FransSny

Over the last few days I have been pondering my journet into reefkeeping and where I want to end. I have thus re - read my questions / threads right from when I started and WOW what an eye opener. Has anybody else gone "back in time" so to say ?

Stonefish / Scorpionfish

Posted: November 14th, 2009, 9:24am CST by FransSny

Hi guys

Orderd a stonefish & a scorpionfish from good old oom Lanzo, with the help of fish finder yuri ! (lets see what comes in) for my predator tank...has any one else had experience with these guys.

I picked up a lot of info from wet web media but would like to hear some first hand exp if there are any

To syphon or not?

Posted: November 13th, 2009, 7:47am CST by LRS

I've got about a 2cm layer of suger fine crushed coral in my tank which I have been syphoning with every waterchange since the start of my tank (about a year ago). I'm starting to have doubts about whether this is a good idea? Any comments plz! Am I killing bacteria and things when I do this?

new member

Posted: November 13th, 2009, 6:46am CST by slave

hi all my name is francois had my tank for 3 years

High Alkalinity

Posted: November 13th, 2009, 11:07pm CST by shane

hI,
I was testing my alk today and found that it is sitting on the high side (12.8 DKH)
tested with a new Salifert test kitand calcium level is at 450 ,tested this with Elos test kit. Is this reading ok for a fish only tank and how would I go about lowering it slightly?
Cheers

[FS] The Ultimate biker kit

Posted: November 13th, 2009, 11:03pm CST by noproblem

At last for sale, all unused as new. Very ill heath forces sale, no offers or it goes in my box with me. R7000.00 No offers. This stuff is of the best that you can buy. Period.

All is new and unused. Helmet size 60-61
Boots uk 8
Gloves xl
SCHUBERTH J1 Helmet
As used by Ferrari F1 and Williams F1 pit and support crew

Weight & standard
Weight:

1.420 Grammes of pure performance

Standard:
ECE-R 22.05

The J1 conforms to the ECE-R 22.05 standard. This test standard guarantees conformity to defined safety standards in respect of impact absorption, penetration resistance, lateral rigidity, retention system and field of vision. The approval guarantees that you have approval for all the countries which recognise the ECE standard. Size 61-62

http://www.schuberth.com/index.php?id=185&L=1

Short shafted boot with GORE-TEX®XCR® for maximum climatic comfort on hot days.

Advantages:
+ full-grained, water-repellent greased cowhide/perforated leather
+ textile lining (80% polyamide/20% polyester)
+ watertight and extremely breathable
+ optimum heat dissipation and extremely high breath ability to prevent overheating of your feet
+ perfect climatic comfort both inside and outside, all day long, at much or little activity
+ two velcro fasteners to get in quick and easily
+ soft shaft end
+ reinforced gear change cushion from abrasion resistant PU foam
+ PU foam sole
+ anatomically formed climatic insole

Safety:
+ ankle protection, both sides
+ a plastic reinforced inner sole with a hot-dip galvanised steel inlay, that allows you to gently roll your feet
+ rubber sole with tread profile, robust and non-slip

Height of shaft: ca 22 cm

Summer protect Gloves with carbon protectors

4 Months in

Posted: November 13th, 2009, 10:53pm CST by marinenoob

Hi guys,

Thanks for all the ideas and advice thus far, Some of which i have not done yet but will soon. Thought id posty some pics of my tank thus far.

My new toy

Posted: November 13th, 2009, 9:08pm CST by Andreas

After many weeks of restless nights, I finally managed to get the bike of my dreams:PThanks for all the advice Alan, eventhough I went against everything you told me:lol:

New Aquarium

Posted: November 13th, 2009, 8:58pm CST by AquaCM

Hi All

I have recently bought a running Buyo 550 (130L) marine tank. I have 3 blue/green chromis, 4 clowns, 2 cleaner shrimps, and an 8 young corals (zoanthus, sun coral, mushroom, .....). IMarine is assisting me with the maintenance. I intend swopping 2 of the clowns for a yellow tang later in the month and possibly one other fish thereafter.

Marine hobby DVD's

Posted: November 13th, 2009, 8:52pm CST by Seabass

Hi all

Anyone have marine hobby DVD's that they no longer want, i.e. propagation, maintenance etc.

Let me know.

Cheers

Permalink for 'Marine_Aquariums_of_South_Africa/2009/11/13/HI'

HI

Posted: November 13th, 2009, 5:52pm CST by Andre Kiewiet

Hi all,

New to marine aquarium keeping. I bought a tank that was already established, but something went wrong in the move. I have lots of red algae, cannot keep fish as they die and the phosphates are through the roof. I have fitted a protein skimmer, but little or no change has occurred. I do not put the lights on as the red algae then goes crazy.

Cheers

Tunze Reefpack 200

Posted: November 13th, 2009, 5:48pm CST by noproblem

Just received my new kit for my Tl 550. will post pics once properly installed.

[FS] pumps for sale

Posted: November 13th, 2009, 4:09pm CST by Furbz

hi guys.
i have 2 pumps for sale.

reason for selling is i have to many pumps lying around!

a lifetech 4800Lph pump
this is a very good pump and comes with a 10m cable.
so its great for doing water changes fast etc

R350

i also have a brand new out the box never used hailea 6530
pump 1750lph
i check and they are retailing at R600
looking for R350

Prices on Hermits

Posted: November 13th, 2009, 4:04pm CST by Goby

Heloo all reefers,

what is a good price to pay for red leg hermits crabs. How many would i need for a 500L tank?

Looking for Flow Meters

Posted: November 13th, 2009, 3:40pm CST by dallasg

anyone know where to find these
http://www.marinedepot.com/Flow_Mete...FRFAFM-vi.html

Only in Cape Town!!!

Posted: November 13th, 2009, 3:26pm CST by Jaak

These were taken on Monday morning on the N2 going into cape town:

Using plastic containers in a marine setup

Posted: November 13th, 2009, 2:10pm CST by FDB

Hi guys.
I notice and read conflicting info online.
On sites, people use large plastic containers as DSB's, Sumps, etc.
On the same site, they say you should not use plastic containers to host fishes in for longer than a week or two (as a quarantine tank for example) because plastic gives off chemicals when filled with salt water.
If that is true, why then is it ok to use plastic containers for DSB's, sumps, etc over a very long period?

Other sites have large plastic tanks to host grow out fish, others use them to keep RO and saltwater in, etc. etc.

Surely the guys that say plastic is a no-go for marine setups are wrong?

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[FS] Green star Polops for sale

Posted: November 13th, 2009, 12:53pm CST by ml

Hi all

I have a total of 6 frag for sale. Beautifull growing frags 5cm to 10 cm and 1 big colonie to swop for a softy of coral. this coloni is as big as your fist and still growing

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They are quicte big nou so dont waste time come and buy today
Kind regards
Mornè

Round vs. Rect MH

Posted: November 13th, 2009, 11:53am CST by neo

Howdy,
I saw some round MH in an LFS.
Is there any advantage/disadvantage of round MH over rectangular MH.

Rhino Linings

Posted: November 13th, 2009, 11:32am CST by neo

Hi,
There's some posts going around of how/what to use for covering/rust-proofing your metal stand.
How about Rhino Linings, the stuff they spray onto the back of bakkies.
Have a look on Welcome to Rhino Linings
they use it for more than a bakkie's load bed, i.e. marine use (boats).

wooden flooring?

Posted: November 12th, 2009, 7:36am CST by wilsontravy

howsit guys. my place is still under renovations, taking longer than expected due to businesses taking a knock. my vrou wants wooden flooring. will the flooring be able to take the weight? bare in mind that there is a concrete slab underneath! i have a 4 foot tank at present.

thanks in advance.

New Boyu TL550

Posted: November 12th, 2009, 6:57am CST by rjbonorchis

Hi. I am new to the forum. I own a Boyu TL550, 130l.

New tank

Posted: November 12th, 2009, 7:43pm CST by callie

Hi all. My question is, im buzy building my new 1.5m tank to replace my existing 1m tank, so must i wait for tank to go throw cycle again if i use my existing 20kg of live rock and water and just add sea water until new tank is on level.

New Stock And Specials At Idol

Posted: November 12th, 2009, 5:20pm CST by Bob the (reef)builder

Hi All,

Hope this mail finds you and your tanks all well.:thumbup:

We are still keeping our quality SPS corals at R 400.
A large selection of fish,LPS corals and some stunning softies
are available at very competetive prices.

Cleaner shrimps R100 Fire Shrimps R143
Black sea cucumbers R86 Anthelia R220
Xenia R280 Cespitularia R275(medium)
Cespitularia R456(large) Cladiella R280
Lemnalia R250 Sarcophyton R490(xlarge)

Keep an eye out for our X-mas specials to be announced soon.

We have a request for your opinions,currently we do not trade on a Sunday,
would you ,our customers,support the option of Sunday trading?
Thanking you in anticipation.

All the best,
Idol Marine Crew.

[FS] 1500mm X 600mm X 700mm tank with dual overflows and Ice White Cabinet

Posted: November 12th, 2009, 4:03pm CST by Ridwaan

Howzit Guys,

I am selling my 1500mm X 600mm Wide X 700mm High tank on white cabinet.
Tank and cabinet is 4 months old and in excellent condition.

Tank made in 10mm glass with eauro bracing and Dual Overflows.:thumbup:

Canopy is open top to allow for hanging pendant.The cabinet at the bottom is fully detachable as it was made seperate from the steel stand...
Very beautiful unit..

Apologies for the bad pic.Pic was taken during setup stages of the tank, thats why all the loose wiring all over the place..hehehehe
Looks much more professional now...

Price is R5000 and I will include the sump and ALL plumbing for free...:biggrin:

Sponsors - Please help with Sera Reef Salt

Posted: November 12th, 2009, 3:43pm CST by Pugsly

Hi all sponsors.

Please can one of you guys tell me where I can find Sera REEF salt. I seem to only find the sera premium salt.(basic salt)

I really want it bad!

Thanks

Hermit stay hidden in shell

Posted: November 12th, 2009, 3:42pm CST by charlv

Hi all

Got a blue leg hermit today but stay hidden in it shell. Can anybody tell me why and if it is good or bad:(. In the tank now for 4hours or do they take some time to addapt.

Thanks in advanced

Happy Birthday Bushmen

Posted: November 12th, 2009, 3:36pm CST by dallasg

Hope u have a super day!
:party::party::party::party:

chiller alteration

Posted: November 12th, 2009, 2:36pm CST by Pugsly

since I have been getting my tank up to standard I decided to redo the chiller piping and neaten it all up.

My chiller was feeding directly from the DT and returning directly to the DT. Not good I know. So I changed to to feed from the sump, after the skimmer and DBS.

What I have noticed though is that it runs for allot longer than it used to. The water temp is perfect and it maintains it but just runs allot longer.

Does anyone perhaps know why this is?

Kent Purple Tech

Posted: November 12th, 2009, 2:11pm CST by 8inch

Hi guys,

Does anyone out there have any comments about using Kent Purple Tech for stimulating colline algae growth.

I'm always sceptical about using additives.

Thanx

Dan.

Top Nitrate Removers

Posted: November 12th, 2009, 1:10pm CST by dallasg

Top Nitrate Absorbing Products to Reduce High Nitrate in Aquariums

MASA Reef Club JHB first Meet wed 18th Nov 7pm

Posted: November 12th, 2009, 12:33pm CST by Neil H

Right Ladies and Gents,

The voting shows a slight prefrence for a week night meet, so for the first weet we have chosen a week night. :thumbup:

The first meet will be at my place next week wednesday night

Date Wednesday 18th Nov 2009
Time 7pm onwards
Address, please confirm your attendance on this thread and i will PM you my address, contact number and directions.

Dallas and i are working on a couple of things,

So far we will have a borrie roll or two available for the ppl attending, but bring a few beers along or anything else you would like to drink .....

We are working on some sort of sponsor but will have to hold thumbs on that one

This meet is for young and old interested in our hobby whether you have a tank or not come along and meet some fellow reefers.

Of course we can do a bit of a frag swop / selling session so please pm me details about frags you are bringing along, do not post the details here the idea is to swop or sell frags at the meet.

Hope to see plenty of you guys and girls there :thumbup:

Sea Slug ID site

Posted: November 12th, 2009, 11:37am CST by dallasg

The Sea Slug Forum - Species List
Can we make this sticky

Seen in my sump

Posted: November 12th, 2009, 11:07am CST by ziyaadb

Looks like a sorta snail?

Best pics i could get before it Skedaddled

Polish Glass

Posted: November 12th, 2009, 11:05am CST by callie

Hi all. I want to know if anybody can give me advise of how to polish some scratches of 10mm glass.

[FS] Skimmer, Phos RX, RO and sump for Sale

Posted: November 12th, 2009, 10:53am CST by trad

Sump R 800
TS2 Skimmer R1200
RO with spare membrane and cartridges R1400
Phos R800

Some Video's and pic's of some of our clients aquariums

Posted: November 11th, 2009, 11:29pm CST by ADVdiver

Video removed for editing will be back up soon.....

Beginner Invertebrate tank

Posted: November 11th, 2009, 5:57pm CST by wayneblast

Hi

Beginner who would like to start with an invertebrate tank (not sure of size!)

What would be the optimal 'small' size to start with (bearing in mind the effect of changes in a small tank)?
Any specific type of tank - nano etc?
What is the list of equipment needed for an invertebrate tank start up?
Any ideas on the mix of invertebrates that would make the tank really interesting to view?
Any advice on on hard, soft or live corals?
Any recommendation on make (local or import)?

Many Thanks!

anemone

Posted: November 11th, 2009, 5:29pm CST by regis

I have a purple tip sebae anemone for sale or to swop. It is very healthy. I have had it almost a year. It has hosted both common clowns and clarke clown fish. It is to big for my tank.

Red stuff taking over my LR

Posted: November 11th, 2009, 5:29pm CST by cmclellen

Hi,

What could I do to get rid of this red hair type algae that is taking over my LR? Ppl have suggested increasing the flow, which I have done, but it just seems to be taking over?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

The Beginner Files: Advice and the do's and donts of Reefing

Posted: November 11th, 2009, 5:26pm CST by dallasg

Ok, while reading an old book of mine on reefing i came across a great quote by Charles Delbeek.

Quote:

"We offer this information in the hope that it will avoid the needless loss of animals or their mistreatment in captivity. Not all of you may agree with what you see in this book, and that is fine. We ar presenting you with guidelines that have worked for us and others. They may work for you, or you may develop other methods. The important issue is not who is right or wrong but the degree of success and the welfare of the animals"

Yes many suggestions and advice given here is based on personal experience and of others, and more general guidelines then iron-clad rules, i notice that most beginners are advised on what they bought was wrong/bad etc, yes we know better due to experience etc but instead of making them feel threatened etc, lets work with what they have and in time educate them with examples on why and how etc....
a good example is bio-balls/ceramic rings, yes these are sold to beginners because the work so well but have some cons too, but most LFS use these, and before any flames, i understand its for a short-time, but then it can be the same for the newbie while we educate him on the scientific side of things and transition them over from the "dark side".

i write this due to many chatting to me off forum about a "hostile environment" which i reply that they took things in the wrong context. Given that no-ones perfect, if we see a mishap/ bad practice etc happening, advise the person to start a thread or provide an existing one on that topic and we can all help and not batter them in their threads :)

I am by no means advocating bad practices or those of experienced reefers to beginners, but sometimes they do get advanced and/or bad information from others off forum.

i hope you all can add to this to make a great experience even better here on MASA,

How to Join MASA Reef Club Jhb

Posted: November 11th, 2009, 4:54pm CST by dallasg

If you are interested in joining want to post in this forum or receive emails and PM's about meetings and events then please do the following:

Click here
Tick or put a dot in "Join Group" by JHB Reef Club
Click on the Join Group button
You will receive a PM within 24 hours once your request has been approved or denied.

Thanks

For the DIY guru's

Posted: November 11th, 2009, 4:37pm CST by manta

So I have to rebuild my sump. I have bought the glass today. I have never built anything out of glass. The top two drawing is the one I am building

I have the glass
I have the marine silicone
I have the inclination.

Is there any special tricks/methods one need to watch for when building something like this. Please any advise would be greatly appreciated.
Attached Files

Sump Drawings.xls (27.0 KB)

You have all been challenged

Posted: November 11th, 2009, 3:58pm CST by Nemos Janitor

:lookhere:

Photo Competition for 2010 calendar - Page 8 - Competitions

Tired!!!!!!

Posted: November 11th, 2009, 3:45pm CST by Pugsly

FLIP!!!!! you know what really grinds me are some LFS!!!!! not to bad mouth any and won't mention any names here but I want to try understand something.

I go to one LFS and ask the price of a 80W t5 ballast, get quoted R695. Go to the next one on my trip ask the same thing, get told it is R545. Next LFS R780, next one R370. Make a phone call to another and it's R250!!!!

How in our fathers name can there be such a huge difference and it's all single ballast, same output and same make!!!!!

Please explain this to me!!!!!!!
I am so fed up with people ripping other people off!!!!!!

Live Rock

Posted: November 11th, 2009, 3:08pm CST by Zuna

Is this good live rock

Prodibio CHRISTMAS SPECIAL less 20%

Posted: November 11th, 2009, 2:47pm CST by Moolis

PRODIBIO Christmas special :whistling:

From today until 24-12-2009 we will sell PRODIBIO @ less 20% from normal prices this equates to:

Bio digest
6 = R 215.00 Discounted to R172-00
12 = R 310.00 Discounted to R248-00
30 = R 510.00 Discounted to R408-00

Bio clean Marine
6 = R 230.00 Discounted to R184-00
12 = R 325.00 Discounted to R260-00
30 = R 555.00 Discounted R444-00

Bio optim
6 = R 215.00 Discounted to R172-00
12 = R 310.00 Discounted to R248-00
30 = R 510.00 Discounted to R408-00

Bio kit reef
30 = R 565.00 Discounted to R452-00

Bio kit NANO
R 535.00 Discounted to R428-00

RF Booster nano
12 = R 295.00 Discounted to R236-00

Reef booster
6 = R 225.00 Discounted to R180-00
12 = R 325.00 Discounted to R260-00
30 = R 545.00 Discounted to R436-00

Start up
6 = R 240.00 Discounted to R 192-00
12 = R 335.00 Discounted to R268-00
30 = R 555.00 Discounted to R444-00

Stop Ammo
6 = R 215.00 Discounted to R172-00
12 = R 305.00 Discounted to R172-00
30 = R 505.00 Discounted to R404-00

Iodi
6 = R 200.00 Discounted to R160-00
12 = R 275.00 Discounted to R220-00
30 = R 470.00 Discounted to R376-00

Calsi reef
10 = R 320.00 Discounted to R256-00

Alka reef
10 = R 275.00 Discounted to R220-00

Stronti
6 = R 220.00 Discounted to R176-00
12 = R 315.00 Discounted to R252-00
30 = R 540.00 Discounted to R432-00

Bio kit FRESH 30
R 530.00 Discounted to R424-00

Sun Sun Magnets

Posted: November 11th, 2009, 2:11pm CST by Moolis

Hi reefers

Customers complain about suction cups that fail and pumps that fall off because of this!:( We listened to your complaints and done something about it.;)

We just landed a limited amount of magnets for the "SUN SUN vibration" pumps:thumbup:

These babies are STRONG 19mm glass EASY:slayer:

They cost R190-00 each

[FS] DNW110 External Skimmer

Posted: November 11th, 2009, 1:43pm CST by keyaam

External Reef Octopus DNW 110 Skimmer rated at 500 litres. R1000

new shaft

Posted: November 11th, 2009, 1:31pm CST by ben lloyd

Thanks for the HAILEA HX6530 shaft it is working good again :thumbup:

Thinking of an all in one box DIY

Posted: November 11th, 2009, 1:24pm CST by brentv

Hey peeps,
I've checked a few ways of building up systems and there are obviously a million ideas out there.
The reef max all in one system seems like an approach I would like to adapt and hopefully do a couple of tweeks on.:whistling:

I have a good friend on the South Coast that owns a PG glass (bonus!) and a friend that does metal work... so my basics should hopefully not blow the piggy bank!
What I have in mind is the following:
1- An all glass tank in 10mm 1200lx800wx700h
2-pationing off a back section of about 250to300
3-have an overflow of about 200mm on the one side of the partioning going into a wet dry section then a sump followed by a pump compartment

The idea is to not have a sump at the bottom to keep cables to a minimum and have an open system without a cabinet or lid and hang the light from the ceiling!

Anyone out there that has done a similar build or has a few suggestions before the sillicone gun comes out please let me know?
I will post a basic layout a bit later.
I was also thinking of making a hole in the sump compartment with a drain open/ close valve for easy water changes.

Halaal food requirements

Posted: November 11th, 2009, 1:01pm CST by FransSny

Hi guys, hope someone can help with this question.

One of my potential clients asked if the frozen fish I supply is halaal. I checked the boxes but couldnt find a sign. This fish is caught & processed / frozen at sea.

Could someone enlighten me on this please

our tank details

Posted: November 11th, 2009, 12:28pm CST by David Chaikin

I posted a pic under the title 'Chaikin's tank' but I don't know where it is!

We had a 4ft tank a few yrs ago and decided to start all over again after moving house. It's around 5 months that we have had this one going (we moved it from a friend/water and all). Have added a few things to it since. So far so good.

Anyway, somebody asked for tank details so in a blonde's lingo, here they are:
1200 litre capacity
metal halides and other
a large protein skimmer
a smaller protein skimmer (in case I overflow the large one!)
A calcium 'thingie' reactor?
A chiller 'thingie'
Gauges with lots of info

Contents:
Rabbitfish/Foxface
Tangs x 3 blue
Pair Bangai Cardinals (Have my first batch of babies -13 survived - which are now 1 month old):thumbup:
Wrasse x 2 (cleaner & fairy)
Goby/Blennie? (with a yellow head)
A blue linkia starfish which I have not seen for 2 weeks
Corals (don't know what they are but they are pretty):lol:
Sand Anemone
Other smaller anemones
Butterfly fish x 1
Clownfish (PERMANENTLY spawning but I don't know how to do the 'rotifier' thing to feed the larvae)
Scissortail gobies x 3
3 x cleaner shrimps
2 x red shrimps
Brittlestars
Urchin

Why PET STOP was quiet the past few weeks!

Posted: November 11th, 2009, 11:49am CST by Moolis

Why was PET STOP so quiet the past few weeks?

These are the reasons:

1. We prepared for the December rush, with new products, shop changes and lots more

2. Our new on-line pet shop - onlinepetshop.co.za - products and SPECIALS are constantly been loaded, it should be 100% by 1 Feb 2010

3. Our marine aquariums - WE INCREASED OUR HOLDING FACILITY TO 20 000 LITERS

4. Made space and placed complete aquariums for SALE in store.

5. We built a new SPS AQUARIUM

AND

THEN

LOOK OUT FOR THESE SPECIALS COMING SOON!

1. Very low prices on selected expensive aquarium products.

2. On-line shop specials

3. Specials on live stock - corals for 4 consecutive days

4. PRODIBIO - @ the lowest prices you have ever seen them.

5. RED SEA MAX aquariums.

6. Christmas lucky draw - RED SEA MAX STARTER PACK worth R 1520-00

7. Special on CORAL FRENZY

XXX Rated Video of my clowns doing the nasty !

Posted: November 11th, 2009, 11:26am CST by Neil H

well i caught the clown in the act yesterday afternoon and took a video and some pics ......... enjoy

[www.youtube.com]

[www.youtube.com]

i hope you get a good giggle out of the music that was on TV in the background :lol:

some pics of the event

Painting wooden unit

Posted: November 11th, 2009, 11:20am CST by irshaad

I'm in the process of upgrading to a 1.2m, which comes with a steel stand and wooden surrounds.
My current tank's wooden stand is starting to blow up and could possibly give in soon.
The new tank unit is brown but I would like to paint it black.
What type of paint would I need to use to paint it black and to prevent it from water damage?

Fine bubbles in my tank

Posted: November 11th, 2009, 10:55am CST by FDB

Hi all.
I seem to be getting very fine bubbles from my sump into my tank.
At which stage will this be a problem? When is too much fine bubbles a problem?

MASA JHB Reef Club Welcome

Posted: November 11th, 2009, 9:16am CST by Neil H

Right we now have our own forum :thumbup:. Thank you admin !

Guys and Girls this club is something Dallas and I have been talking about for some time, and really hope that it will gain momentum going forward.

If you are in the Jhb area, please join up on the member list thread [www.marineaquariumsa.com] , new or ancient to MASA, please join up, it commits you to nothing but allows us to tell you what is happening in your area !!!

Dallasg and I have taken on the task of organizing the club in the beginning, but we are not little Hitlers by any stretch of the imagination:nono: so over a few beers at the first meeting or two we will discuss how we as a club can move forward and who would like to be involved running / organizing things.

I will start a thread in a few moments on the first event, but the type of things we have in mind are typical reefing activities .

Things like fragging demonstrations
Nennie propogation
Visiting lekker systems of member and non members
Frag swopping
DIY demos

The list is endless, but we would also like it to be a social club in the sense that sometimes a meet may simply be at the Dros for a few beers

So lets see some interest and some people signing up to the members thread ... and people a little further field like PTA etc .... guys you are more than welcome to join us at any time, so if you are keen sign up as well. We will never have a function that clashes with one of the other reef clubs in the area !

JHB Reef Club Member List

Posted: November 11th, 2009, 8:55am CST by dallasg

Okay, add your name and mug shot here too, why you ask?, well why not :)

okay, pics arent a must, but please add your name here so i can contact everyone when there is a meetup, party, reef thing etc

Dallas

Logo for MASA Jhb Reef Club

Posted: November 11th, 2009, 8:40am CST by dallasg

Hey all!

lets vote on this logo, if u have other designs post them here, i wanna see about caps and t's etc

Happy Birthday Lanzo & Mitchel

Posted: November 10th, 2009, 7:34am CST by FransSny

Happy birthday guys....youpe you have a good one :happybday:

bubbles in DT

Posted: November 10th, 2009, 1:45am CST by shane

Hi All,
Last week Friday, I did a large NSW change in my tank. Since adding the NSW I have seen tiny micro bubbles attached on some of my live rock . i have also seen these micro bubbles rising up from the substrate as well as the live rock.
Please can someone explain why these bubbles are here now and does this indicate some thing bad?
Cheers

flow !!

Posted: November 10th, 2009, 11:14pm CST by jean19

when calculating the flow , should i take the full volume off the tank or just the amount of water .
it's for a 120 x 60 x 60 , with 12/15cm of sand + LR , it will be my DT not a sump .
merci .

[FS] Tank, sump & cabinet for Sale!!

Posted: November 10th, 2009, 8:45pm CST by Kunhardt

I am selling my old tank, sump and cabinet...

Tank dimentions 900x500x500 (5mm glass)

Sump 700x250x250

Price : R1000.00 Neg.

tank about a year ago :P

sump also about a year ago.

For other pics check out my old thread "project: New Tank"

[FS] Ph Meter for sale

Posted: November 10th, 2009, 7:04pm CST by koeks

Hi guys have this ph meter for sale brand new and has never been used, i do have more pics if you would like to see.
Cheers Koeks

Do Butterflies and Angelfish eat SPS?

Posted: November 10th, 2009, 6:44pm CST by ziyaadb

I have heard and read that angels can nip at SPS. Nip at is different from eating the coral up. Do butterflies actually eat SPS up? what happens to the SPS when they are nipped at? do they die? The only fish that i know of that has evolved to Actually eat the actual coral is the parrot fish. and thanks to them eating the corals we get lovely arognite. IS nipping really so bad for sps that they die from it? I have read that they eat the slime thats produced and at times the coral actually colours up better.

Your experiences?

Coraline or Cyano

Posted: November 10th, 2009, 6:40pm CST by manta

Hi peeps. My question as a layman in this hobby is how do I differentiate between cyano and coraline. I have this red growth on my rocks and glass and I am not sure what it is. I am busy treating my tank for GHA and in the last week I can see definite improvements ie good reduction in volume. However I am not sure what the red stuff is. Would appreciate any help.

intro

Posted: November 10th, 2009, 5:06pm CST by David Chaikin

Hello, I am Barbs and do all the typing on behalf of my hubby David, including looking after our reef tank, surfing the net, feeding, etc etc. He does, however, do the water changes and maintain all equipment :)

Wanted - Birds nest(sps) frag

Posted: November 10th, 2009, 4:31pm CST by ziyaadb

Hi all

Im looking for a birdsnest sps frag if any1 has one for me.

Thanks

Advice needed please 2.8mx.5mx.5m tank

Posted: November 10th, 2009, 3:17pm CST by johanboshoff

Hi guys! (I didn't know if I posted this on the right place at first)

Thank for all the welcomes!

Here was my plan and here might be my new plan and here the questions start.

I wanted to convert my 1200mm x 50 x 50 tank to marine but it has no sump, no nothing actually. So to get all the equipment could get rather expensive.

So after looking around a bit a buddy told me he have a tank for me and look what he want to sell me for R2500. Is it worth it? And then to give the tank a nice revamp with bits and bobs?

Its 2,8m long x 400-500mm wide x 600mm high.
Lots of lights(about 10 fluorescent tube light, which ill have to replace the tubes).

Big sump and a first stage mechanical filter I think.

Some other weird filter stuff which i have no idea what it does? see photo above.

What is your recommendations?

I am not sure yet if ill be doing a reef tank or fish only tank, but would like to be ready move to a reef tank if i want to and have everything ready for the cross over.

PS. I still have no idea what im talking about and the info overload has started, plus i need to re-arrange my whole house around my new obsession!!! (bangs head against desk while fearing the lady's reaction to this)

Regards Bossi

snails for sale: jhb

Posted: November 10th, 2009, 2:50pm CST by sweetnsour

All other livestockCommon Name:

snails

Scientific Name:

-

Size

2-4 cm

How long have you had it?

few months

Shipping or Collection only:

collection only

Your location.

jhb

Price:

-

Photo's:

sup peeps

so who wants snails?

Notes:

-

new 1.5m tank

Posted: November 10th, 2009, 2:20pm CST by callie

I'm buzzy building a 1500 mm x 600 mm x 700 mm high. I hope some one can give me any ideas on what size sump to use and how should i use close circuit circulating pump for water movement in tank. The idea is to get rid of power heads in display tank.

Hi to MASA

Posted: November 10th, 2009, 2:19pm CST by Fish Wife

Just want to say this website is totaly the best site to visit if you would like to learn about marine tanks.

My husband as started a Marine tank about a year ago and he always talk about this and that and I sometimes just look at him and not have a clue what he has said:whistling:

So I have decided to join MASA to learn, I have read some of the threads and are very impressed.

Think I will enjoy this!
Chat soon! :)

Hairy monster

Posted: November 10th, 2009, 1:58pm CST by Zuna

Is this a Good guy or a bad guy.
His currently in my sump

flurocent advice

Posted: November 10th, 2009, 12:15pm CST by aminyassien

hi every body

i use for 200 l. Tank florcent lamps daylights 3 special * 12000 klv , 2 moon light and 1 girolux(red)

is this enough for fish tank with animone

please advice cause T5 light is not available in Egypt

thanks in advance

leveling a stand

Posted: November 10th, 2009, 12:03pm CST by Neil H

Ok gents here is one for the DIY guru's

Lets assume you build a steel stand, what options has everyone used to level the stand ....... things like a tiled surface play havok with a perfectly level stand... any suggestions?

actinics really needed?

Posted: November 10th, 2009, 10:11am CST by Pugsly

hi there guys,

just a question yet again - is it really needed to have actinics included in your lighting? If one only used "white" tubes would that be ok? T5 lighiting that is.

What benefit does the "blue" tubes have?

Plate Coral yes or no

Posted: November 10th, 2009, 9:51am CST by Pugsly

Hi,

Was wondering if it wouldbe ok to keep a plate coral. What lighting is needed for them. Will my 54W T5's be good enough?

How does one care for such a coral and will the clowns live in him too?

Removing a painted background

Posted: November 10th, 2009, 8:57am CST by Gawiedj

I recently got a 2nd hand tank, the back pane is painted blue. I want to remove the paint and paint it black.

How do I go about removing the blue paint?

Would paint stripper be OK?

Taking Photo's under Actinics

Posted: November 10th, 2009, 8:46am CST by Jaco Schoeman

Hi guys

Need some help from the photo pro's here...;)

As you know I am running a NPS system, and thus my majority of light is actinic. I really want to take photo's and post, but I just can not get it right.

I have a FujiFilm Finepix S5800 (or something.) It is not a SLR camera though. I can adjust the appertures and all those stuff manually - but I do not undertstand it.

The moment the camera focusses, the white balance peaks, and this looks as if the light just bounces off a mirror and everything becomes all white... I am taking photo's without the flash, as the phot's would not have the nice deep water look with a flash (and flash is just cruel to ls...)

What should / can I do?

Chiller needed

Posted: November 9th, 2009, 11:10pm CST by lIghty

Hi All

I'm after a chiller, a HC250 or bigger, if you have or know someone selling one PLEASE let me know!

Thanks

Quinton Goes Large (2.5m x 1.0m x 0.75m)

Posted: November 9th, 2009, 10:11pm CST by Quinton

Hi Guys

Any input/suggestions appreciated. Thanks a bazillion to all the people who have helped me thus far in conceptualizing this new tank - you know who you are.

Special thanks go to Marcel, who's recently spent many long hours listening to my unstructured rambling ideas and making them a lot more Germanic with the able assistance of Google Sketchup.

The pics below show the main tank to be 90cm wide, but we recently changed that to 100cm, giving the main display a volume of around 1750 litres. Each of the smaller displays in the base come in at around 300 litres. Detailed sump design is still work in progress, but I'd guess it would add an additional 600 litres, bringing total system volume to close to 3000 litres.

The idea behind the smaller tanks below is that they can either be covered up and used as invisible sumps/quarantine tanks, or (by simply clipping out the center panels of the lower doors), used a subsidiary display tanks (this was Marcel's cunning plan - I can take zero credit for this innovation ;-) ).

All of the traditional engineroom gadgetry is located outside the house (mainly for noise and mess reasons), and will be the topic of a separate posting, once we've figured out the details.

OK, so here goes...

This is the intended end result...

The lower display tanks can also be covered up if necessary...

Here's a shot with all the covers off, to give you an idea of what's going on inside:

Some shots of the tank...

... and the stand (50mm steel square tubing, I guess, although I still need to gen an engineer's opinion on this):

Fire away if anyone has comments/suggestions/criticisms...

Q

coral farming in fiji

Posted: November 9th, 2009, 9:36pm CST by Mathewis

Cool vid about coral farming [www.youtube.com]

Too much or too litlle flow

Posted: November 9th, 2009, 9:06pm CST by Johan van Aardt

My tank is 400 x 500 x 500 and i currently have a 3000 lph sunsun pump in the tank but it seems to be too little flow? If its too little flow what would u guys suggest should i add another 3000 lph or should i add a seio 1200 lph or something lie that just to make more randomn flow?

imatient nuub :D

Posted: November 9th, 2009, 7:50pm CST by Nsteyn

Hi everyone.

well, At this stage I have nothing except some spare cash in the bank (LIMITED).

I have a friend or two who know their way around and lots of forums to guide me.

This is the setup I am thinking about...
1500(l) x 800(w) x 600(h) (due to room requirements)

4ft sump (layout is still being investigated so feel free...)

Lighting (thinking of MH and T5 combo, but are struggling to get a place to buy this from)

Skimmer, pump(still to be determined)

"powerhead" Polario dual outlet 22000L/H - overkill?what did I forget?

well, that's the starting point - lets c how far we get :D

tnx and nice reading you all :D

Niel

Member list

Posted: November 9th, 2009, 4:00pm CST by Prodigy

Hey guys
Could all the eastern cape guys plz join the ECMAA membership group (if you wish to)
As this will make it alot easier for us the commitee to communicate with everyone
I would like to thank viper for organisng everything for the ECMAA on MASA:thumbup:
Thanks alot
cheers happy reefing
Bux

Disappearances

Posted: November 9th, 2009, 3:14pm CST by Zuna

Has anyone just have inhabitance just disappear.

Ive got to large cleaner shrimp and a pair of diamond gobies just vanish. move rocks around checked where they normally hide :confused1: but nothing not even some evidence that a murder might have been committed. These guys all seem to be disappearing since this guy arrived

DT Substrate depth

Posted: November 9th, 2009, 1:30pm CST by Pugsly

hi all,

My DT substrate is a mixture of playsand and sea sand and is currently averaging about 2cm deep.

What is the best depth to have you DT substrate?

Functional Tank design

Posted: November 9th, 2009, 12:56pm CST by Froggie

I have started taking my tank apart (painstaking is not the word)cos of the cracked bottom and made the desision to rebuild the whole thing. Can anybody please tell me if the current tank design is fine: I would appreciate any input especially the re. the overflow: Pics are of the tanks current design before I took it apart
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Too much too soon????

Posted: November 9th, 2009, 12:51pm CST by brentv

hey peeps,
I have an Aqua H2O set up for about 3 and a half weeks.
I added necessary bio accelerators... tank is running perfect skimming lighting great small computer fans blowing the T5's hot air away the whole toot....
Now here is the thing, I am naughty, I've added quite a bit of inhabitants:
-Live rock
-2 small tree leathers
-1 brain coral
-elephant ears
-3 other local hard corals
-fire shrimp
-flag tail pipe fish
all is running well, I did a water change of 20% all ready (running coral sea reef crystals in RO water) I'm adding calcium, strontium, kalkwasser, iodine, etc! once a week, and feeding 5ml of zooplankton every 4 days!
I've had no algea blooms you normally get in a new set up and my nitrates and phosphates are good...
My question is what problems do you guys think I should look for to keep everything stable, eg. water changes etc???

WebSite with guide for coral id

Posted: November 9th, 2009, 11:32am CST by neo

Hello,
found this over the weekend.
Coral Identification and information at Coralidea.com
you can download some free e-guides for id'ing corals and another for fish.
Enjoy.

Where to get glass

Posted: November 9th, 2009, 11:18am CST by RUAN

hi guys

i am going to build me a nano tank just want to know where can i get 10mm glass and for ''cheap'' tank size (500x660x600mm):)

Red Sea Max

Posted: November 9th, 2009, 11:14am CST by mwdalman

I have recently acquired a Red Sea Max 130D. I have a few concerns and wonder if anyone else has had similar issues. The first problem is that the inner lamp wiggles itself loose from its fitting after every few openings of the hood. Now I have pushed it in as far as it will go but to no avail, it is tedious task having to open the acrylic cover to re-insert the lamp. The second problem is the protein skimmer - it is awfully noisy and not very efficient compared to the Aqua Medic turboflotor and even the Tunze nano of my other systems. I am of the opinion that the convergent-divergent flow chambers of the RSM skimmer is a flawed design as compared to simpler constructions. Otherwise a quality system with decent looks to boot.

Urgent Advice - Aiptasias

Posted: November 9th, 2009, 10:32am CST by Zuna

Hi Guys

Do Aiptasias kill fish... ive had two of my fish dying and only thing i can think of is maybe the one Aiptasias i found in the tank stung them.

Algae ID

Posted: November 9th, 2009, 10:20am CST by danimal

Hey guys

What is this algae growing on my glass? It started off as a diatom bloom, then the purple bits started to appear (was hoping it was coralline but my luck cant be that good - its growing quite quickly anyway). now i am starting to see some hair algae grow near the bottom (not very clear in pic sorry).

nitrate is 2.5ppm, ammonia is 0 and phosphate readings are also 0 but that could be because the algae is feeding off the phosphate. i have recently put chaeto in my sump (about 4 weeks ago) and while it hasnt grown it hasnt died either. I had a 2500k bulb in the sump which i changed yesterday to 6400k, which will hopefully improve the growth of the chaeto and help curb nitrate and phosphate accumulation. i am also planning on installing a carbon and phosphate reactor in the near future.

I have been doing 10% weekly water changes using RO, and have recently added about 5kg more live rock which i was assured was well cured.

not too sure what the cause of this algae growth is, someone suggested getting a turbo snail but that will only treat the symptom and not the cause. any ideas?

Kenya Tree Help!!!!

Posted: November 9th, 2009, 10:00am CST by 8inch

Hi All,

My Kenya Tree has detatched itself from its rock but looks to be in good health - should i be worried?
All water parameters are good - no other hostile tank mate in close poximity.
Thanks.
Dan.

Bio Balls & Ceramic rings

Posted: November 9th, 2009, 9:42am CST by Wolve

yes you read correctly, anyone have any bioballs lying around i could take them of your hands :). preferably in durbs

ECRC - November Tank Tour

Posted: November 9th, 2009, 9:32am CST by Andreas

Hi Guys,

We would like to organise a tank tour for this months meeting at Pierre's place.I'll look for the link to his pond now, but from what I can remember is was a awesome setup:thumbup:

Could you guys please confirm if the 28th November is fine so that we can get the ball rolling. Finer details like Bring&Braai will be discussed once the venue is confirmed.

Lets make an effort to attend this one as December is around the corner:yeahdude:

[FS] 5ft Custom For Sale

Posted: November 9th, 2009, 9:19am CST by Slummies

hey guys. quite an urgent sale!!

this is one hell of a tank!! 150 x 50 x 70h. around 550L!!.. this got built it in dec so its pretty new!! if you keen, i can courier it.

With Stand:

R3000. i paid R3400 and stand was R900! you scoring here:)

cheers

Little black thing

Posted: November 9th, 2009, 9:12am CST by callie

Hi every one. I got 2 questions for you guys. First 1 is, will a turbo snail solve my problem with green algae growing on glass at back of my tank. Second question is, when i feed my fish is see a little black thing also feeding from flakes when it gets to bottom of tank. It looks like some sort of shrimp. I tried to take a photo but as soon as i come near the tank to take a photo, it go hide in the rocks. It's so dam quick.
Do anybody have an idea what i could be.

ID the small slug please

Posted: November 8th, 2009, 7:19am CST by FDB

Hi all.
a little blue fuzz spot in my tank sprouted feelers, a mouth and moves.
I cannot get a clear shot, but this is what i got:
It is about 4mm long and is a nice blue color.
Nudi?
Should i take him out?

cleaner shrimp annoying clowns.

Posted: November 8th, 2009, 6:51am CST by fatalerror

hey everyone,
I have 2 black and white ocellaris clownfish and had them for around 2-3years. The female always use to get really fat looking like she had eggs then it would disappear (just thought they wernt ready). I also own a cleaner shrimp, for some time at night the shrimp has made its way to my clowns and their anenome. The shrimp had never attcked the clowns but seems to annoy them constantly. I was wandering if the shrimp was keeping them from breeding or just annoying them.
Thanks Jacob.

Happy Birthday ADVdiver

Posted: November 8th, 2009, 6:26am CST by chikaboo

Happy birthday buddy - enjoy the rest of the day and hope you see many more!:thumbup:

[FS] Reef Octopus KR-100 Kalkwasser stirrers

Posted: November 8th, 2009, 11:06pm CST by schaun

Not used for more than 3 monts.

[FS] Reef Octopus CR-140 Calcium Reactor

Posted: November 8th, 2009, 11:03pm CST by schaun

Used it for about 2 or 3 months.

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TUNZE® Multicontroller 7096

Posted: November 8th, 2009, 3:16pm CST by Jaak

George, please send me a price on this multicontroller. Thanks

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Calcium Reactors In, Out and Everything in Between

Posted: November 8th, 2009, 1:02pm CST by Jaak

Found this awesome article: Reefkeeping Magazine - Calcium Reactorsâ¦ In, Out and Everything in Between

Please ID this coral?

Posted: November 8th, 2009, 12:31pm CST by Jinx

Is this a orange sponge?

Preparations for the holidays

Posted: November 8th, 2009, 11:44am CST by Jaak

As the December holidays are upon us I was thinking about what i would've done if my tank was up and running fully stocked. Just some thoughts of what to do listed below. Please add ideas and/or experiences about what to do and what not to do...
1)Don't add anything new to your tank just before you leave. I would say this goes for livestock and some pieces of hardware.
2)Ask a fellow reefer to look after your tank and not your neighbor/friend as they will overfeed, etc and won't know what to do in a emergency.
3)Make sure your auto top up has enough ro in it.
4)Buy a auto feeder.
5)Make sure your backup power supply is in good working order.
6)Empty your skimmer cup before you leave.

That's all I can think of, please add to this thread.

Happy Birthday iMarine and Iggy

Posted: November 7th, 2009, 7:16am CST by chikaboo

Happy birthday dudes and enjoy the rest of the day - hope your'll see many many more

nu mariner-LOL

Posted: November 7th, 2009, 10:13pm CST by fresfis

hi,ive got a fw tank for 6 mnths now,and i just came across marine tanks by mistake while serfin the net-i think im hooked.LOL

Drk new 1.5 m tank

Posted: November 7th, 2009, 9:59pm CST by Drk

Finally got my 1.5 meter tank from Chris and is up and running 1 week now.

[FS] TDS Meter, Brand New, RO Water Tester

Posted: November 7th, 2009, 9:19pm CST by Sammy

Hi there,

I have a brand new TDS Meter for sale. Price R400

Specs:

Hold Function
Range: 0 - 9990 ppm ( mg/L)
Resolution: 1 ppm (also available in 10 ppm)
Accuracy: +/- 2%
Power source: 2 x 1.5V button cell batteries (included)
Battery life: over 1000 hours of continuous use
Dimensions: 140 x 23 x 15mm
Weight with case: 32gr
PM me if you are interested

[FS] Cheato

Posted: November 7th, 2009, 6:39pm CST by Furbz

hey guys,

my cheato is growing bos.
so i thought i would just put it out there for anyone who needs.

the cheato is free, i am just offering it to reefers who would like some or needs some.

if you are interested in picking some up pls send me a PM.
i harvest ever 2 weeks and due to my cheato growing so fast at the moment i am actually harvesting a hefty amount.

so if your in need just PM me and we can make plans for you to collect.
:peroni::peroni:

dominos losing colour

Posted: November 7th, 2009, 6:33pm CST by magman

We are busy visiting other reefer friends, and they have two tanks, tapped through the same sump.
About ten days ago they took their domino's out, and put them in the fowlr tank. The tank they are in, there is no agressive fish, it is basically non reef friendly fish, but the Dominos have become basically white with black fins, and now even the fins are going white, and the fins seem to be deteriating(as if they are being bitten). They are eating, there is a blue velvet damsel in the tank, but he does seem docile for a damsel, all the other fish are fine, except the regal in the other tank has broken out with white spot.
Parameters are fine, is only really the domino's going white and their fins falling apart.
please help or advise.

Good day all??!!!

Posted: November 7th, 2009, 5:46pm CST by johanboshoff

Hi guys?

My name is Bossi and i have been obsessed with all piscatorial matters of all kind since i can remember!

I have and had many a fresh water setup and will hopefully pretty soon have a marine setup ready to stock. But i am really scared of this new interest of starting a marine setup and i have heard so many stories of it. Too expensive, diffucult, lots of work and mainatance etc etc.

So now im doing the research and what a great website i have stumbled across!(marine aqauriums SA)

So you might just hear so much from me in the near future that you would probably say "AG NEE, NIE ALWEER HY NIE"! :lol:

Cool guys chat as soon as i have read through most of this forum and have a better idea of what this marines thing is all about.

Laters Bossi

Upside down coral

Posted: November 7th, 2009, 4:55pm CST by Annoying

Hey

I'm almost finished with most of the work on my new tank:thumbup:. Just one problem, I have two glass panes in the tank that are used to support but look crap if under water. My plan is to silicone some live rock to it and the stick a few corals upside down there:whistling:. Just want to know if it's possible and wich corals can I place, Lighting is 2 x 150 w metal halide and 2 x 54 watt t5. Tank dimension are 1800x600x600 but the coral would be at top...

Seperate DSB or Seperate Fuge

Posted: November 7th, 2009, 4:46pm CST by ziyaadb

If you could have the option between the 2 which 1 would you take, Bear in mind that there is limited space underneath the stand and i do not want to have the fuge above the dsb?
Pros and cons?

Sorry should have mentioned that I want Both

Nano build

Posted: November 7th, 2009, 4:15pm CST by wukkie

Hi Guys
I am looking to build a nano, I want it to be rimless. size.
L600mm x W600mm x H500mm. Not sure of the glass thinkness to use, was think of 6mm. Can anyone give advice, also looking for places to purchase the glass from. I would like the front pane to be Starfire glass. Any idea's would be a help, I am in JHB.

Thanks:slayer:

Noob on the prowl

Posted: November 7th, 2009, 3:40pm CST by stildalf

Hi all Masadonians,

So I got this bright idea - how about a marine aquarium. Very innocently I probed good ol' Google - freak, was I flooded with info. Talk about system overload here. Then I found MASA, been pouring over the threads here for hours - very exciting to read some of your stories, both successes and failures.

I count myself fortunate for having stumbled accross this site and would like to thumbs up :thumbup: those who contribute and those that run/make it possible behind the scenes. Well Done!

Hopefully, with lots of guidance, you might witness the creation of a splendid aquarium over a period of time. Can't say how long - just starting on this journey.

Now let me continue on the seaweed - I mean read.

starfish question

Posted: November 6th, 2009, 7:47am CST by danimal

hey guys

was at northlands yesterday and i saw a beautiful little orange starfish in their coral tank. (not sure of the proper name, sorry, the guy just said it was a "common" starfish...?) anyway the wife is quite keen on him as she has deemed the colour appropriate:lol:

what im wanting to know is what exactly do these guys need to survive? from what im reading on the net, they like detritus and certain types of algae. my tank has been running about 3 months now and water params are all fine. have a cleaner shrimp, 2 perc clowns, watchman goby and a blenny. no corals as yet but getting some mushrooms and a leather next week :) have a fair amount of diatoms and some reddish algae growing on the back glass.

is the starfish reef safe with this lot? will he eat that algae?

cheers

Boyu Marine Nano MH400

Posted: November 6th, 2009, 11:43pm CST by stacey909

Hello All,

I am setting up my first Nano marine aquarium. I understand I will not be able to get any fishes for a few months, Do I have to buy water from the fish shop or can i use tap water?

Also when can i put the live sand in??????

any step by step tips would be most grateful

I have just brought a book that tells me all this but i just hadn't have chance to read it yet.

Stacey xx :slayer:

Starting out

Posted: November 6th, 2009, 8:36pm CST by Bacardi

Hi all!

Firstly, awesome forum! I am looking into startng out and is wondering if someone could direct me to a store in Pretoria that could help me start out with equipment etc?

Thanks!

[FS] LED Lighting

Posted: November 6th, 2009, 7:45pm CST by animalia

Waterproof Led Blue Lighting

Get the colours of your Marine to display in its optimal Colours. The LED bank is 900mm long and includes a powerpack.

The unit is waterproof and therefore marine safe. The penetration depth is 1.5 m. Tested to 2 m in the swimming pool with bright illumination.

The unit could be manufactured according to your specification then price will vary.

This unit is R 500-00 - 900 mm long 21 LED's

Monti plate edge is going white.

Posted: November 6th, 2009, 6:22pm CST by Seabass

Hi all

My green monti plates edge is going white.

Have 400mm cube, 2x 10K ½ white ½ blue. Only been in the tank for 3 days.

I moved it to mid way up the tank yesterday. Was this too soon, should I move it down again to bottom.

Cheers

Serious Problem - Dissapeared tang?

Posted: November 6th, 2009, 5:39pm CST by Annoying

Hey

I baught a tenneti tang (acanthurus tennenti) at the lfs. I added the fish into my main tank and it was eating but very shy (thaught it was normal). I saw the fish for three days and suddenly it was gone! I've been looking for 5 days now and can't find anything... It's propably dead by now but this is the second time I lost a tang in this matter. I only have a foxface, yellowtail damsel, african clown, cleaner wrasse and a regal (baught with the tenneti). A small rok anenome but not able to do damage... What could be the problem?:(

HDMI cable help

Posted: November 6th, 2009, 4:07pm CST by Tony

I just need to confirm a few things about HDMI cables.

Does one need to spend between R1000-00 and R1800-00 on an HDMI cable? Does a cheaper one give the same benefit or are those sales guys trying to con me as they are rattling on about cable speeds and better wiring?

I have recently purchased a blue ray player which comes with a HDMI cable. Is there any way of connecting the HDMI straight to my TV and run the sound through the amp and then the TV or do I have to run a cable through the amp and then the TV?

Any feedback would be appreciated

not-so-hungry Snowflake

Posted: November 6th, 2009, 3:03pm CST by Mouse

Look who's back...! :razz:

Quick one guys, my snowflake is a good eater, LOVES anything I offer, but lately seems to have gone off food a bit.
I have tried calamari, shrimp, mussels, squid, raw fish, the works and he comes out and has a good look, may take a bite or two but normally he can eat up to 2 calamari rings in a feedind session. Now if he has a tiny sliver of one it's a lot.

I have read that they go into hibernation type mode, can this be it do you think? Water parameters are spot on, I continue to do weekly cleaning sessions and all other fish and corals are doing well!

Perhaps he's just eating my snails? ha haaaaaaa...can't be sure though, but my snail population has diminished over time since he arrived.

Some Funnies

Posted: November 6th, 2009, 11:45am CST by dallasg

drunken shots

Posted: November 6th, 2009, 11:32am CST by magman

pics of drunken people, some are silly, but some really made me laugh, I hope not too rude.

Request for Jhb MASA Reef Club

Posted: November 6th, 2009, 11:15am CST by dallasg

Hi,

Neil H and I are looking at a MASA not GMAA reef club, can we do this?

we would like to have the first braai end of nov, beginning of Dec, we are open to suggestions

here is logo we been working on

Wanted: Pipe Organ Coral (Tubipora musica)

Posted: November 6th, 2009, 10:33am CST by dallasg

anyone have this?

TS2 question

Posted: November 6th, 2009, 10:26am CST by danimal

Hey guys

When it comes to cleaning a TS2 - removing the collection cup a few times a week is obvious, but what about the middle section just below the collection cup? I find that it fill with water up to the top of the black conical part, and over time this gets quite manky. I usually siphon it out but its quite a mission to clean properly. normally my water level sits just above the outlet adjuster pipe, and i get decent enough skimmate forming in the collection cup. i hope this makes sense :)

am i being a complete idiot? :whistling:

New Member

Posted: November 6th, 2009, 10:07am CST by ENID

Hi Everyone,

My name is Enid, I'm so happy :thumbup:that you have a site where I can interact with people that have marine fish of which I know nothing about. I bought my tank yesterday and have a total of 5 clown fish and some coral. I am so excited as it is absolutely beautiful and I really want to get my little marine heaven looking stunning with happy, healthy fish. So I need all the information and advice that I can get. I was told by the people that came and set up the tank that I can only add more fish in 5 days time. I know that collecting marine fish is a very sensitive matter as you need to understand some important things like tempreture of water, lighting, cleaning, what fish to add, food, etc etc so I am keen to hear your comments and where is the best place to get all the beautiful fish and coral. I live in the Fourways area so somewhere close.

Kind regards

Enid

is this a form of aptasia?

Posted: November 6th, 2009, 9:59am CST by dv8

hi guys, i have quite a serious problem here, i have what i think may be some form of aptasia, although it dose not look like aptasia to me. It has the same character of taking over my tank, and is causing a problem for my other corals. Do i try get rid of it the same way as the aptasia that i know? eg copperband,peppermint schrimp, kalk/lemonjuice injection, boiling water? i like the kalk idea so how much kalk in how much fresh water? please help, here is a pic of what was a monti

Happy Birthday Amalick

Posted: November 5th, 2009, 5:30am CST by chikaboo

Happy birthday dude! Enjoy the rest of your day and may you see many many more

Thank you George

Posted: November 5th, 2009, 12:36am CST by scubaninja

I'd just like to take this opportunity to thank George from Tunze for assisting me with the repairs of my tank after sitting for weeks empty while nothing was done to it by the original tank builders.

Long story short the build was not up to scratch by the tank builders, there were weak amounts of silicon put in certain places leading the the failure of the overflow where by the overflow pane completely detached from the sides of the tank and fell back leading to chaos. The lines of slicone were also visibly not straight in many cases which is poor work by a company who have done some good work in the past and shows a rushed job after not using the time it had sat there doing nothing properly. There isnt much point is having a rant when it doesnt solve any of my problems, but in summary the service i received was very poor to say the least and George stepped in to repair the tank within 5 days. The old overflow was replaced by an old style Tunze overflow which has a component of the flow being sucked up from the bottom of the tank helping in removing detritus from the tank. Very clean and professional work George :thumbup:

I'd also like to take this opportunity to thank lighty for keeping my fish for me in the 6 or so weeks i have been tankless and Andreas for keeping my corals for me.

Just a few quick pics to show what the tank looks like now but will post all the changes in my thread next week when exams end.

Yellow Tang

Posted: November 5th, 2009, 10:22pm CST by Jaak

I want to put a couple of Yellow Tangs into my new tank when I finally get it sorted out. I want to know who has had more than one YT in their system. What has been your experiences with them? How many should I keep together? What are the Pro's and Con's?:thumbup:

SPS in a bit of trouble...

Posted: November 5th, 2009, 8:24pm CST by flipwhip

Hey guys

Need some help here, iv recently noticed this small black slug looking
thing on my monti frag, Iv had the frag for about 2 months now and only the
past week or so, this thing has started to appear. As you can see on the pics
(not the best but I tried) the monti is starting to turn white and the other thing is he
coming out of some hole. I tried gripping the little bugger with some tweezers but he just
backtracks into his hole. So just some advice on what to do would gladly be appreciated.

Thanks

Garbage patches at see

Posted: November 5th, 2009, 5:45pm CST by Johan van Aardt

So im busy watching oprah winfrey and its all about waste, and i see the most shocking thing ive ever seen.

there is a garbage patch that stretches from california to japan with certain parts that have garbage thats 90 feet deep just solid garbage. Will do some more research on it later and add to the thread.

foxface

Posted: November 5th, 2009, 4:24pm CST by aminyassien

hi everybody

is the foxface rabbit fish easy to care and feed in tanks?
what is its needs?

thanks in advance

amin

Crispins tank number 3 (cycle faster than lance!)

Posted: November 5th, 2009, 3:53pm CST by crispin

Its time to fire up my tank again.

This is a tank with a history and a passport! :)

Tank stats.
1.8m length
65cm water depth over over-flow
60cm width
Total DT volume of around 680l (180 gallon)

Intended mixed reef with heavy fish load.

Equipment
Tank

The glass is 10mm all round with a double layer over the bottom. It is Euro braced right round with a large central brace across the centre at top too. The tank is on a metal stand with polystyrene cushion between tank and stand. The stand is 90cm height allowing one to view the tank while standing and NOT bending and giving me height beneath the tank for a big skimmer. The stand and tank are finished in dark cherry wood with a closed fitting matching lid. The tank was originally designed for all sides viewing and I have kept that look at present, although I may place a backing to it. Unlikely as I intend to use a small office space behind the tank and have the tank as a room divider, thus being able to view the tank from behind as well.
Sump
The sump is a very simple design with three chambers. First chamber is a DSB, second chamber houses an impressive Deltec Ap851 skimmer, which is over rated for the tanks volume, although there is thought to that as well. The water flow comes over a durso stand pipe and is split between Skimmer and first chamber, with roughly 70% going direct to skimmer. A simple ball valve controls this flow. The sump is 1m length X 0.4m width and 0.55 height. An expensive Eheim return feeds the tank with 4500l/hour. This return pump was chosen by its previous owner due to its quiet nature and is largely the reason that having the sump open at the back is possible.

Internal Water flow.
I have four primary pumps for internal water flow. 2 seio M1500 are controlled by a seio controller which is mounted inside the sump area. These two deliver 6000l/h each on max. To limit the visual effects of the pumps in tank I have mounted these against the overflow chamber with magnets. All internal flow pumps will be magnet mounted, sucker mounts are never reliable and I will not male the same mistakes again. Near the return pipe I have a Tunze 6100 (with tunze mod of half the protective ribs removed from cover) on a tunze 7094 multi controller giving a max of 1200l/h. The tunze controller only has one pump attached at present and with funds permitting I will switch from seios to tunze controlled pumps (4 possible controllers) and use photo period lights from this controller. I also have a boyo wave maker on controller but for now I am leaveing that and some spare seios out of the equation. The tunze is a very powerful pump and I will guage internal flow based on the amount of flow I get from the pumps in at present.
Lights

Initially I am aiming at setting this tank up as a mixed reef with LPS and Softies. However I enjoy photography and will set my lighting more in accordance with this than I will with the lighting of the corals. I intend to have 2 double ballast 80W T5s with three white tubes and 1 blue. Supplemented with 4 54W T5 actinics. Bulbs will most likely be geiseman or Ati. Lighting will be DIY for now. With such heavy lighting, the hood will get warm so I will add a fan, although the back is open anyway.

Mechanical Filtration

This is primarily controlled with the AP851 Deltec skimmer. I will be implementing a more biology less technology approach to the filtration of this tank, but the skimmer is my primary defense and will be run 24 hours for the run in period of this tank (estimated 7 months for maturation of biological filtration).
Chemical Filtration

Initially this is handled with rowaphos in a small phosphate reactor, but with time I may include Carx system to this tank
Biological Filtration

This will be the primary filtration of this tank with a mixture of methods employed.
I will start with 150-200kg of LR as the heart and lungs of the filtration.
I will run a small dsb in first chamber of sump.
I will aim at putting 250kg of aragonite into the display tank, with sections that are deep enough for anerobic activity, if not the whole bed.
I will aim at using a small algae turf scrubber as well.
Heating/Cooling

I use 2 300W jager heaters to supplement each other and ummmmm chiller not required in my current location! J
Auto top up and additives/dosing

I have a designated 100l RO reservoir and manually add kalkwasser, although I will use a kalkstirer when I feel its needed, depending on inhabitants. A ATU is a vital piece of equipment, especially to keep the water levels constant and thus the skimmer running at optimal skim-mate production.
I intend to look into different dosing methods such as vodka as a carbon source supplemented by additional bacteria, but thats a way in the future yet.

NEO's First Tank

Posted: November 5th, 2009, 2:51pm CST by neo

Hello all,
wanted to hold back on starting this thread until I had something to show but I'm looking for some general suggestions so here go's.

Busy setting up my first ever tank.
DT:
1000l x 650d x 600h.
Center overflow with one 50mm hole for overflow and two 27mm holes, one 27 for return the other for running wires from below for lights, powerheads and what else is needed.
Stand:
Welded stand, 38 sq tubing all round, to be cladded in wood, galvinized, ajustable feet.
Sump:
900l x 550d x 500h, 4 compartments, 1 rear full lengh for topup water, 3 at front, one for skimmer, one for DSB and one for return.

Current status:
I've got the DT, standing temp on an old goverment type table (empty)...not the best place for it.:chatterbox:
The stand is at the shop for galvinizing.
Busy building the sump:thumbup:....this is fun and not as difficult as i thought, only building the outside, will wait for the skimmer/return pump before building the compartments.
Also busy with the DB box.

ToDo:
skimmer - either TS2 or Orca 100
pumps - still searching, want something that is economical on electricity, considired the halia 6540 but this uses 100w....
lights - don't know what to do, posted the question in the lighting forum.
will use playsand for my DSB, and a mixture of playsand and arag for DT.
Rock-work - thinking of base rock with LR but not sure yet

A comment on my DT. When I was looking for DT's i saw a lot of bad second hand tanks and a lot of bad silicon work on the LFS tanks.
Eventually ended up having the tank build by Peter Power and I am very happy with the result, Peter also giving me lot's of advice and I'm also reading MASA all the time.

will take some pics tonight of the work in progress, seeing all MASA members are pic-freaks :whistling:
That's it for now. Any sugestions/comments are welcome.

Plastic wood

Posted: November 5th, 2009, 2:17pm CST by Hannesco

Hi

I am looking for plastic wood in the Pretoria area.

I know it's very popular at the coast, but up here?

PS. Want to put my watertanks on it.

Thanks

Your suggestions / opinion for my lights pls.

Posted: November 5th, 2009, 1:43pm CST by neo

Hi,
I'm in the process of setting up my tank and have to start thinking of the lights.
My tank is 1000l x 650w x 600h, water level at 570.
I would like to build towards a mixed reef over time with only a few fishes.

As this is my first ever tank I am asking the question from you, the more experienced reefers,
suggestions pls.

Due to location anything that needs to 'hang' is a no-no.

I saw a cheapy T5 unit with 8 T5's and i can fit two of them over the tank = 16 T5's ..... is this to much???
but this will look a bit unfinished for the wife's sake so I'm thinking of a neat canopy with a couple of T5's inside - how many?
I'm trying to stay away from MH due to heat and I still havnt seen any nice MH canopies that sits on the tank itself.

Any suggestions welcome.

Featured System for November 2009

Posted: November 5th, 2009, 11:58am CST by dallasg

Our Featured System for November 2009 belongs to Neil H!
Congratulations on an awesome Mixed Reef!

Click on the photo to see the full feature.

Computer Boffins please help

Posted: November 5th, 2009, 10:15am CST by sean_koekemoer

Guys, Alida tried to send an e-mail yesterday, but she got a message that said "not enough disc space" or something. It gave her the option to free up disc space and to "compact" the messages, which she did.
I have made a lot of sub folders under the folders section in outlook where I sort the different messages I get. When I opened Outlook this morning, all of the subfolders with it's contents were gone.
I did a system restore, but still, nothing. I found the folders under,:
"C:Documents and SettingsUserLocal SettingsApplication DataIdentities{3AF0DB6A-F7E1-47A5-B0F5-7A4FA2C20A8D}MicrosoftOutlook Express

But I cannot seem to open or restore any of them. All of the folders have a "Internet explorer" Icon on it and if I say open, it just goes back to the page and says open.

Please help- how can I retrieve all the folders as most of my work is stored under the different folders?????

connecting MH's, using an earth

Posted: November 5th, 2009, 9:52am CST by magman

Morning all
In the process of wiring up MH's, 250w, but one question, is should I be running an earth. On the ignitor and ballast there is NO wiring for an earth, if I should be running an earth, should it go directly to the reflector's connection? There previously was an earth connected.

New Setup

Posted: November 5th, 2009, 8:44am CST by Aqua Chris

Good morning, I'm setting up my first marine tank? My wife insists on clown fish so what else can I put in the tank.
Any tips welcome?
My tank size 1.0 x 0.4 x 0.4 (how many fish can i put in there)

Brine hatchery design

Posted: November 4th, 2009, 7:41am CST by FDB

Hi all.
I am playing around with hatching brine.
Some eggs float, others sink.
Using soft airation, they move around and hatch.
Still. Some get stuck to the top and sides of the tank, and other sink never to hatch.
The BBS swim around all over.

When you switch the airation off, the eggs drop to the bottom while some still float at the top. again the BBS swims around.

If you put a strong light on them, they swim AWAY from the stong light. If you put a medium light on them, they swim towards the light (they gather quite quickly)

So here is my latest test design i hope to build over the weekend:
The tank is dark on the left (Spraypainted, or whatever) and has a lid where you can put new eggs in. The ones that float will float and stay on the left. The ones that sink will sink. Adding airation will move the sinkers around, but the floaters stay at the top. (Unless of course you GOOI the bubbles)

24 hours later the eggs hatch.
When you want to harvest, you switch the light on on the right hand side and the airpump off. The BBS swims to the right and you open your tap to collect them (on teh right). You can add water and switch the airpump on again and repeat the cycle to get the next late hatching batch if any.

Ideally if this works, i would need two of these. After about a week's use, i can drain the tank via the bottom valve and flush the system while teh second one is in operation.

Eggs can be added in the mornings and evenings to get a well cycled batch of fresh BBS.

Any thoughts before i build this prototype?

Cheerz
Me.

Anemone (Brenda) Out for a while

Posted: November 4th, 2009, 2:32am CST by Anemone

As you may have already noticed, my time spent on here over the last few months has been limited.

My 90 year old grandmother’s health has started to rapidly decline, from falls to heart problems.

On Tuesday I found her sitting in her recliner disoriented, unable to get up, and in the same clothes that she was in the day before. She didn’t move out of her chair for 19 hours. Her dinner that I gave her before I left was still sitting on the kitchen table, uneaten.

She is currently bleeding internally (somewhere), running a fever, and still confused. She is in a lot of pain, but unable to tell us where it hurts, or what happened. Today they gave her two units of blood. I hope that when I return tonight she is better. More tests are scheduled for tomorrow.

For now, I am spending my days and nights at the hospital, with the exception of about 2 hours a day when my mother relieves me.

Does any of the Sponsors stock these, or when will they be available ?

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Gawie's 1.2

Posted: November 4th, 2009, 5:06pm CST by Gawiedj

Yes, this not a joke.

I bought a 2nd hand 1.2m w x 65cm d x 70cm h (546L) with sump 90cm w x 50 d x 50 h (237 L) total system volume is around 700L.

The tank came with 3 x 54w T5 Daz units (3 tubes each) one of them has been modified with 2 more T5s.
I am not going to use all of the t5's I want MH. With that height I am sure I'll get better results using MH. I have a 2 x 150w MH pendant) add 3 x 54w Actinic to that and I'll be good to go.

The tank came with more or less 40kg of LR, I'll have to add more.

I will run a TS2 skimmer to start and see if I need to upgrade it.

The tank is on a metal stand clad with stained wood.

All my LS from the Nano will be moved over in time. Finally I can have a Yellow Tang and a Mandarin the fish I've always wanted.

Tomorrow the cleanup starts and I'll take lots of pics:P

need lights

Posted: November 4th, 2009, 4:59pm CST by burt

hi there, urgently needs light, bout 1.2 want it to hang from seiling. looking for the sun sun series with two metal halides and two t5,
thanks

cleaning reflectors

Posted: November 4th, 2009, 3:48pm CST by magman

Hi All,
What is the best way to clean the rust spots on MH reflectors? Small bits of rust that are inside the reflectors

MH UV shilds

Posted: November 4th, 2009, 3:33pm CST by davidfr7

Has anybody used the nepturion 250W MH DE, has it got UV shields?

The supplier said it has i would like to confirm this ?

Year end meeting

Posted: November 4th, 2009, 1:21pm CST by ed

i'm thinking of organizing a meeting for the 29 November at 15H00 in Bloem.

would really like to know who will come and if the date is ok

tnx
Ed

Discount From Lfs's

Posted: November 4th, 2009, 1:00pm CST by Max

IS IT TRULY A SIN OR AGAINST THE LAW TO GET A DISCOUNT ON HARDWARE FROM YOUR LFS.

WHAT IS WRONG WITH GETTING DISCOUNTS ON HARDWARE FROM YOUR LOCAL FISH SHOP, OR ON ANYTHING FOR THAT MATTER. I MEAN TO CLOSE A DEAL WE ALL HAVE TO SACTRIFICE.

WHY WOULD SOME LFS'S TRY AND END THE DISCOUNTS WE GET FROM OTHER SHOPS BY PHONING THE MAIN SUPPLIERS TRYING TO CLOSE ACCOUNTS :nono: " I MEAN COMMON GROW UP ". ARENT WE AS PAYING CUSTOMERS ALL INTERESTED IN SAVING SOME " TOM " AND IT IS ALWAYS NICE TO SCORE SOMETHING SO YOU HAVE MORE TO SPEND ON THE NICE TO HAVES.

WOULDN'T WE ALL WANT TO SEE SOME COMPETITION, SO WE AS CONSUMERS CAN BENEFIT. ESPECIALLY WHEN THE ORDER AMOUNTS ARE HUGE.

GIVE YOUR INPUT AND LETS SEE. MAYBE WE SHOULD START SOMETHING WHERE WE AS LOYAL PAYING CUSTOMERS JUST SANCTION A LFS FOR 4 OR MAYBE 8 WEEKS AND THEN SEE WHO WINS. I DONT THINK A LFS CAN SURVIVE A LOSS FOR SUCH A LONG PERIOD AND THUS WHILE NEW STOCKS ARRIVE.

IT WOULD BE NICE TO SEE WHO WILL DO A " LEKKER " TOY-TOY LIKE THE TAXI'S WITH PETROL, OR OTHERS WITH CHECKERS :thumbup: WITH US THAT ARE FED UP WITH ALL THESE HIGH PRICES AND COMPLAINING LFS OWNERS WHEN WE DO GET DISCOUNTS FROM OUR LOYAL LFS. ;)

SO PLEASE YOUR INPUTS WILL HELP US ALL. :biggrin:

WHO WOULDN'T LIKE TO GET DISCOUNTS FROM THE LFS THEY SUPPORT ?. :razz:

My Amazon Adventure

Posted: November 4th, 2009, 12:35pm CST by Neil H

So i was recently sent to the country of Guyana for work, and i thought i would share some pics with you, those that dont know Guyana is in the West Indies and shares a border with Brazil deep in the Amazon....

After 66 hours of travel the last 11 hours was on the back of this bedford.... 11 hours to cover exactly 94KM.....

this is the accommodation i stayed in ..... had to sleep in the hummocks because of snakes

a short hike into the Amazon..... 30km, 38 degs C, 90% Humidity, drank 13L of water and thought i was going to die... but made it somehow!

Dawn In the Jungle ...... 40m high trees up to 50m high in places

Some sort of Barbel caught in a stream next to camp, the stream was only 2m wide and 30 cm deep, i had been swimming in there moments before this devil was caught !

A caimen caught in camp, it was later released.

Heding back to georgetown on a river some 10km wide ...

it was an awesome trip but bloody hard !

Welcome to Nemo's Installations

Posted: November 4th, 2009, 12:01pm CST by viper357

Please welcome our newest sponsor - Nemo's Installations - Nemo's Janitor

With over 20 years hobby experience and a business that has been running for 12 years specialising in consulting, installations and maintenance in the Gauteng area, you are sure to receive professional advice and service from them.

ph is very low

Posted: November 4th, 2009, 10:57am CST by aminyassien

good morning everybody

ph in my 200 l tank was this morning 7.4

what should i do to raise it

thanks in advance

[FS] Tunze 7095 Multi Controller

Posted: November 4th, 2009, 10:24am CST by flappy

Tunze 7095 Multi Controller
Still got box,almost new.
New price about R2600 off the Tunze website.
Im asking R1500

High Nitrate

Posted: November 4th, 2009, 9:20am CST by Pugsly

Hi all,

Had mny water tested by a few people now. Everything is great except my nitrate. all readings are between 100mg/l and 250mg/l depending how soon the test was done after a water change.

I have up'ed my changes and increased the amount I change from 20% to 30% but the level drops for a day then its way high again. What can I do to get this to drop to acceptable levels. Any filter medium or such? Any type of chemicals to add?

Thanks - hope you can help

Be warned

Posted: November 4th, 2009, 8:15am CST by Jaak

I've decided to do this as I have nothing to lose anymore. As some of you guys know I bought a 2m tank from Zookeeper (Aashiq). I went to go look at the tank and when i arrived the glass was very dirty and you could not really see any scratches,etc. But because I've dealt with him in the past i took his word when he said that the tank had minor scratches around the bottom and that you could hardly see it.
Anyways; he helped me bring the tank to my house, which was VERY generous of him, last week Monday. On Saturday that passed i managed to start cleaning the tank. I hosed it down and used a new sharp blade to clean the glass. As I started my heart just dropped!!!!! This tank is scratched so bad all over that I now have to replace all the panels for more than what i paid. I contacted him about this and got the response that I should use the back pane for the viewing pane as he never cleaned the back. Well, that must be the worst panel as it's got huge swirl marks all over!! You can clearly see that a scourer was used to clean the tank.
I've now insisted that he refunds my money as this tank was sold to me under false pretenses!! He pretty much refuses to do so to date. I even bought his RO unit at the price that he asked for it knowing that I have to replace all cartridges, etc. It probably would cost me less to buy a new one from The Waterboy... Look, i know the responsibility lies with the buyer to have a good look at what they're buying and accepting the product "voetstoots". But how can you blatantly lie to someone knowing that they'll see the damage the moment they clean it??????

I have been lied to and ripped off!!!!!!!!!!!:nono::nono::nono::nono:
May this serve as warning to anyone wanting to buy anything secondhand...

Zookeeper, I dare you to respond...

orange bubble id

Posted: November 4th, 2009, 8:08am CST by Slummies

What the heeeeck is this? i saw it yesterday on my rock.

they lumo orange and attached to my rock. tiny bubbles.?? doubt its clown fish eggs??

shotto ekse

[FS] Large Bubble Coral for sale or swop

Posted: November 3rd, 2009, 11:18pm CST by amalick

This guy just outgrew my tank, enfringing on other corals, so I had to remove him and placed him in my Frag Setup where he remains happy. Be carefull since this is a very aggresive coral. Allow at least 15cm around it to be safe.

I will post the sale/swap for 1 week to give masa members a chance then I will take to LFS. I would be prepared to swop for a coral of similar value.

Dont really want to let it go, but it just doesnt work in my reef anymore

Suplhur and Hydrocarbonate Reactor

Posted: November 3rd, 2009, 10:10pm CST by amalick

I have an Aquamedic Sulphur Reactor (SR 400) connected to a Hydrocarbonate reactor via its output to neutralize the the sulphuric acid risk.

Its been running for almost a year now. In theory within the Sulphur reactor special bacteria reduce nitrate by oxidizing Sulphur in an oxygen free environment. Since its installation I have managed to contain nitrate to very low levels.

Over the last few weeks I've noticed a pungent "rotten eggs" smell coming from the affluent of this setup.

Is this the dreaded sulphuric acid which for some reason the Hydrocarbonate reactor is no longer neutralizing or is the normal for a "mature reactor" for example ?

I've switched off the flow of water through the reactors pending a reasonable answer which I cant seem to find via the normal google search methods.

Lastly if this is going "pear shaped" should I replace both the Sulphur beads and the hydrocarbonate ?

Various frags for sale: Norwood, JHB

Posted: November 3rd, 2009, 8:41pm CST by poiromaniax

Various frags for saleCommon Names:

Zoa's

Scientific Names:

Zoanthid sp

Size of frags

Size varies

How long have you had the frags?

Frags were made about 3 weeks ago

Are the frags mounted?

Yes

Shipping or Collection only:

Collection , Shipping at buyers expense

Your location.

Norwood, JHB

Price:

Ranging between R50 - R80 depending on colour and amount of polyps, I will also consider swop, so tell me what you got!

Photo's:

I cant be bothered taking recent pics so heres some old ones of the mothers +/- 7-8 months ago

Old pic of the yellow dot's

Old pic of the orange dot's (really hard to get the metallic sheen on camera)

Here you can see the pink's, purple/brown, green and the green centred (the bottom left hand side ones will be fragged soon, they have pale blue/silver centres)

Notes:

Hi guys,

I have 9 asstd Zoa frags available.

Unfortunately no shipping.

First come first serve,

First person to buy will also receive a button polyp for FREE.

Colours are:

Green X 1
Green centred with brown surround X 1
Pink with stripes X 3
Purple brown X 1
Orange dot centre with metallic green/brown surround X 2
Yellow dot centre with purple surround, and white speckles X 1

Need some input building another tank

Posted: November 3rd, 2009, 6:40pm CST by ziyaadb

Ok so i have decided that the current tank is just not doing it for me and I have enlisted the help of a friend to build another tank. I need some input on the height of the tank.

The current dimensions for this tank is:
130*70W*55H water level at 50

I was thinking after seeing SunnyX's reef that i should rather go 50H with water level at 45 esp since this tank will be lit with T5 only.

I am thinking that with 45H it will be easier for the light penetration as well as the flow?

Your thoughts?

This will more geared towards sps with a few Lps and softies.

Power Head or Wavemaker?

Posted: November 3rd, 2009, 5:53pm CST by nadan

Hi

I was just wondering if u starting out in this :thumbup: hobby, is it cool to get power heads (1 or 2) instead of a wavemaker initially for a 50 gallon tank for circulation? Reason being power heads cost a lot less than wavemakers unless I'm mistaken.

Also what role does a power head/wavemaker play in the aquarium besides circulation?

Ta for the replies

Is this a Nudibranch

Posted: November 3rd, 2009, 11:47am CST by Giepie

Is this a Nidibranch?

I bought my first leather about 2 months ago and after introducing it to my DT I saw a little piece "fall off" and move. The "wound" on the leather where the pice "fell off" healed within seconds, but before I could even realised what happened, my Clarkii grabed the small piece and ducked into the rocks. At first I thought my leatrher was fragging itself, but as a beginner I thought my luck couldn't be that strong... After a major cleaning of equipment on Saturday, I found the "baby" sitting behind a powerhead, but as soon as I touched it, it sucked onto the powerhead like a mussle suck onto the rock.

I got it off the rock it was sitting on and in a plastic container (I was told to blast this mother f***r with an RPG rocket launcher, but thought I might cause damage to plastic container).

Is it true, if this is a Nudibranch, that it can destroy a whole tank?

I got all these questions regarding this, but I can't type fast enough.

ps In my eagerness to get in off the rock I might have "stabed" it with the knife, but my concern was the LR it was sitting on

sub- forum

Posted: November 3rd, 2009, 10:15am CST by ed

can the sentral Reefclub have n sub-forum pls, this club is for all living in the central part of our country, with most members in Bloem and Kimberley

tnx Ed

[FS] TANK FOR SALE 1.2mx600mmx600mm 430L

Posted: November 3rd, 2009, 10:02am CST by Goby

Hi,

I'm selling a new 1.2mx600mmx600mm tank. Total Volume 430L

All 10mm glass including 10mm euro bracing top and bottom. Tank only, no stand
Drilled back glass with "IDOL MARINE" style overflow. Overflow not finished yet. Have the glass panel for that. Just have to silicone it over the holes on the back glass.

Thanks
Goby

Ric / Shroom ID

Posted: November 3rd, 2009, 9:55am CST by dallasg

is this a flower / ricordea mushroom?

Non Photosynthetic System Advice

Posted: November 3rd, 2009, 9:33am CST by Jaco Schoeman

Hey guys...

Okey, my system is primed and ready to go (well, cycling any way...;))

After a lot of thought, and after buying that magazine from Lanzo I decided on going for a NPS (non photosynthetic) dominated setup.

I have done plenty of research and I am getting the Grotech Phyto reactor soon. I also know about the obvious increase in nutrients and I have a VERY active DSB that I bought over from another reefer.

Anyway, my question to you guys are two fold:

1) Although the tank will be NPS "dominated" I would still like to keep some other softies with it. Would this be possible? The inmates I was thinking of for the NPS corals are green & blue mushrooms, Metallic Green Star Polyps and torch / hammer coral and Zoanthids.
The reason for these coral is that they do grow in deeper water right? Thus they would not require the massive lighting of MH's, and they also filter feed, thus they would do fine. But do you get these corals living with suncorals, cauliflower and gorgonians in the wild?

2) Then, I am struggling with deciding on what light to use. MH is absolutly unnessisary for these coral, so I am abviously considering T5's (and even LED) I know that Shrooms, Torches, Zoa's and MGSP do have some level of photosynthesis as they have zooxanthellae inside them, so would 2x 24W T5's in be sufficient for them, then I have the Actinics for the Non Photo corals.

What are your thoughts guys please? Would you recon I go FULL NPS or partly, with the corals I described above.

PS: One major reason I have for keeping shrooms is their water cleaning ability.

Substrate Going Black

Posted: November 3rd, 2009, 9:22am CST by Pads

Hi guys, I've had my system running now for about 6 weeks, I added reggies into the DT and virtually since I've had it one section has been progressively turning black. I can see that there's life in the sand but I'm thinking that the blackness can't be good. I haven't tested the water as I don't know what to test.
Any suggestions. Here are some pics

New Beginnings

Posted: November 3rd, 2009, 8:27am CST by Froggie

:thumbup:Hello everybody, Just starting out. Bought a 450l tank from a friend, tanks` in a bit of a mess - cracked bottom but getting it fixed (apparently I have to silicone a piece of glass over it. Bought Max's TS2 and built a cabinet for the tank over the weekend. Will start posting pics next week. Any advice very welcome as I know just about nothing about marines.

Is there a comprehensive book available on marine aquariums anybody?

Unbelievable website

Posted: November 2nd, 2009, 7:54am CST by sean_koekemoer

Try this website. Type in anything you want. Check out the video examples first:

http://www.wolframalpha.com/screenca...framalpha.html

WTF!!!!! Yellow and Pink Rabbits

Posted: November 2nd, 2009, 11:10pm CST by ziyaadb

So i went over to the Local Petshop and i see bloody Pink and Yellow Rabbits. When i asked the owners what Dye was used he mentioned something about being candy or something Rabbits and they not dyed.Never had time to quiz him more about it. Anyone else see Rabbits like this as well?

Great service...Dorry now covered

Posted: November 2nd, 2009, 9:52pm CST by lanzo

Dorry Pets is now insured via Jaco

The service and advice i got from jaco is excellent...i called jaco and the next day he came threw and we handled the whole thing.

All was done in just a couple of hours.

I got all my tanks, equipment and stock covered

Thanks jaco

[FS] Reef Octo DNW200 External Skimmer

Posted: November 2nd, 2009, 8:49pm CST by Mathewis

DNW200 skimmer rated for up to 1500l. This skimmer is still in excellent condition. Bought it from Ziyaadb, but I have never used it. Reason for selling is that it wont fit under my stand.

Marine Software

Posted: November 2nd, 2009, 7:46pm CST by charlv

Hi all

Can anyone tell me if there is any marine software available

Can I

Posted: November 2nd, 2009, 5:46pm CST by Renannchen

Just want to know if i can have both of these in my 160L DT?
Lemonpeel Angel &
Flame Angel?

Coral ID

Posted: November 2nd, 2009, 4:50pm CST by danimal

got these on saturday in a rock pool in Unhlanga - need IDs on all three pls :) (purple songe, green zoa-type things and purple-pinkish polyps in front)

thanks

Coral ID Please

Posted: November 2nd, 2009, 3:39pm CST by dallasg

i thought it was a slimer

Berlin X2 Turbo Hang On Skimmer

Posted: November 2nd, 2009, 3:18pm CST by Thommo

Does anyone have this skimmer or ever used one? I would like some feedback.

Berg Likiwaan

Posted: November 2nd, 2009, 2:54pm CST by HesterB

Hello Moolis

Ons het 'n berg likiwaan baba op die plaas gekry Saterdag, het iemand asb vir my meer inligting oor die dingetjie. Ek weet hy vreet eiers en meelwurms, en hou van plantmateriaal soos groente, maar dis algemene kennis. Die kinders wil die ding grootmaak. Sy naam is Korporaal oor sy strepies.
groete HesterB;)

New mem

Posted: November 2nd, 2009, 1:24pm CST by Richie

Hi all iv being into the marine hobby for 6 months.
Iv got a 1200cm reef tank with a 90cm sump which belonged to my son. equipment weipro 2018 skimmer, 3 3000l sun sun powerheads ,8 t5 lights, 32kg live rock, 5000l return pump, dsb with mix aragonite and beach sand, carbon filter bag.
Dt aragonite sustrate,Fish- blonde naso tang, coral beauty angrl, clark clown, 2 tomatoe clown, 2 cleaner shrimp, boxer shrimp, scooter blenny, magnifica anemone,Corals- candy cane frags, 5 different mushroom frags, bubble coral, pineapple coral, pulsing xenia, leather.
The tank has been runing for over 2years.
Temp-26
Salinity-1.024
Kh-9
Calcium-415
Nitrates-0
Nitrites-0
Dosing- magnesium, trace elements, strotium, iodine, seachem prime and stability, multi vitamin, 2ml vodka dose morning and night.
Will try post pic soon.

Coil Denitrator

Posted: November 2nd, 2009, 12:48pm CST by manta

This is not my own plans however I found plan on the net. This was the easiest build ever with the cheapest raw materials.

dug around friends back yards until I found standard PVC underground sewer pipe.
Bought cap ends at hardware store.

Internal piping was from 10mm silicone tubing. (used about 20m)

Connectors I used the 12mm irrigation connector also found at your local hardware.

Note that unit is under pressure so ensure that inlet and outlet must be properly sealed and stable.

Also make sure that the 10mm pipe has no kinks in it when assembling as this will restrict flow. Simple - test blow through inlet. If difficult to blow through start open up and check piping for kinks. This part gave me the biggest headache. Suggestion do not take coiled piping right up to the top.

Have fun and enjoy.
Attached Files

DIY Coil Denitrator.doc (773.5 KB)

New member to the family

Posted: November 2nd, 2009, 12:46pm CST by Jinx

Hey I bought this guy yesterday, isn't he cute?

carpet anemone ?

Posted: November 2nd, 2009, 12:38pm CST by Yuri

how do you know if it is a gigantea or a haddoni ?

Temperature Control Unit for Your tank

Posted: November 2nd, 2009, 12:30pm CST by manta

A couple of years ago I had a heater that got stuck in the closed position. Consequently I had a few tropical fortunately not marine fish that was ready for the table. I have put this unit together and it has worked well for me for the last 4 years.

Please note that I am not an electrician so please have unit checked before installing on your tank. Also I am sure that the electrical electronic experts can advise on improvements.
Attached Files

Temperature control unit for Tanks.xls (27.0 KB)

Water changes

Posted: November 2nd, 2009, 12:10pm CST by Jakkie

I have a 437 liter tank and would like to know how often should I do water changes??

New Member

Posted: November 2nd, 2009, 12:08pm CST by DuanneS

Hi all,

Ive just started out on this hobby and will probably need loads of help!

Here is the first of probably loads of questions:

When should I start runnng a protein skimmer?

I have a 525l tank with a 160l sump. I added LR on Friday 30/10. I started cycling a week prior to that.

I had been advised that I should not use the skimmer until I start adding livestock, however, I have noticed that hair algae has started growing and other threads inthis forum have implied that the skimmer should be used.

Thanks!

Nemi

Posted: November 2nd, 2009, 11:44am CST by Jakkie

Every one has told me not to put in a nemi in a new tank. My tank is 2 months old. 437 liters. I have bought a maroon elephant ears from Idol marines. On the bottom was a pretty white nemi(don't know the type) that we could not get off. It is now in my tank for 3 weeks on the same rock that I have bought it on. It is eating every 2nd day and is very beutifull. What do you think about that.

4 common clowns in one tank?

Posted: November 2nd, 2009, 9:09am CST by Jakkie

Hi I have 2 baby nemo's in my tank of 437 liters of water. The nemo's is plus minus 2cm long. Will it be possible for me to put in 2 other nemos that is 6cm long with this 2 babys. All of them is the common clowns.

I had the plesure of seeing my hermit grab give birth to lots of little baby eggs

Posted: November 2nd, 2009, 8:44am CST by fleur

Last night just before i got into bed i took out my touch and had a look in my tank. I saw one of my hermit grabs on top of this rock and it looked like he wanted to get out of his shell the next thing i saw thousands of eggs or tiny babys under his shell and he started to let them lose. They were flying all around the tank. I was thinking of taking him out and putting him my other tank but i thought just let him be.

I dont know what the chances of any of them livivng are??? But it was cool to see.
:thumbup:

Dymax marine toys

Posted: November 2nd, 2009, 8:04am CST by Tony

I went to VIP the other day and they were unloading a whole lot of new toys from a company called Dymax. The lighting range is brilliant from full pendants with built in timers so you don't have to have a thousand timers on a multiplug. They have one hooked up to their display tank and the lighting is brilliants.

There are also clip on halides in 150 and 250 watts for nanos.

They have a full range of skimmers for nanos up to 8000 litre beasts. NOt sure on the performance of those but they look good.

There are a whole lot of other things including a stunning pico tank of about 20 litres which looks like a mini Jebo with a clip on LED light for about 700 bucks.

All the stuff is reasonably prices compared to other brands out there

How to convert HD videos: TS, MTS, M2TS, etc to iPod, PSP, Sansa...

Posted: November 1st, 2009, 4:17am CST by Illidan

Part One: What is TS, MTS, M2TS?
TS is the abbreviation of Transport stream (in high definition). It is a communication protocol for audio, video, and data which is specified in MPEG-2 Part 1, Systems (ISO/IEC standard 13818-1) (TS == Transport Steam).
Nowadays, TS files are widely spread on the internet as (usually split) recording profiles from HDTV broadcasts. Some Camcorders such as JVC Everio GZ-HD40 also support this HD format.

MTS format is a high-definition MPEG, AVC, H.264 transport stream video file format which commonly used by HD camcorders such as Sony Canon, Panasonic.
.MTS files are used premarily with Sony hardware. Camcorders make use of MTS in the form of AVCHD, a recording format made specifically for camcorders. Some camcorder models from Canon also use MTS files. These files are also present on Blu-ray disc compilations, therefore they are capable of storing quite a large amount of information and data tracks.
M2TS file format is given to video/audio files created by certain Sony Camcorder models. A .m2ts file is a Sony high definition video file type. M2ts files are raw AVCHD videos recorded using Sony's , such as the HDR-SR(xx) series models. Panasonic, Canon and other brands of AVCHD camcorders also record in m2ts format. Currently, m2ts files can be played using the Picture Motion Browser, which is an application video player provided with Sony AVCHD camcorders.

Part Two: How to convert TS, MTS, M2TS, and other HD videos to iPod, PSP, Sansa...

Tools Introduction:
Aiseesoft HD Video Converter is best HD Converter to convert HD TS, HD MTS, HD M2TS, HD MPEG, HD WMV, HD MPG, HD MP4, QuickTime HD MOV, HD H.264, HD RM video, etc.

Quick Guide:
Step 1: Download HD Video Converter
Download the HD Video Converter, then install and run this program.

Step 2: Load the HD video files you want to convert
Click the "Add File" button to browse your computer hard disc and add the HD video files you want to convert to the program.
Step 3: Output Settings
After you added HD Video files, you can select an output format for each video file and specify a directory on your computer to save the output files.

Aiseesoft HD Video Converter supports comprehensive video formats including MPEG-4, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, MOV, M4V, AVI, DivX, XviD, ASF, WMV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, 3GP, 3GPP, MKV, FLV, SWF, VOB, DV, Super VCD (NTSC, PAL, SECAM), VCD(NTSC, PAL, SECAM) , DVD(NTSC, PAL, SECAM).
If you don't know what formats your device supports, you can just select the format according to the device name. For exapmle, you can select ' iPod Video MPEG-4(*.mp4)' when you want to convert HD video to iPod Video. The default setting works well. Of course, if you don't want to use the default video and audio encoding settings, just click the "Settings" button to customize these settings.

Step 4: Start the conversion
Click the Convert button to start conversion and then you can just go out for a walk or take a nap, and the conversion may have been finished when you come back: )

Tips: Edit your HD video
1. Adjust Effect
Click "Effect" button to open the edit window to adjust the video effects.

Brightness: Drag the Brightness adjustment bar to set the brightness of the video.
Contrast: Drag the Contrast adjustment bar to set the contrast of the video.
Saturation: Drag the Saturation adjustment bar to set the saturation of the video.
Volume: Drag the Volume adjustment bar to adjust the volume of the audio.

2. Trim video clips
Click "Trim"button to open the edit window to trim any video clips.

3. Crop video play ragion
Click "Crop" button to open the edit window to customize the video play region.

Done.

How to convert HD videos: TS, MTS, M2TS, etc to iPod, PSP, Sansa...

Posted: November 1st, 2009, 4:09am CST by Illidan

Part One: What is TS, MTS, M2TS?
TS is the abbreviation of Transport stream (in high definition). It is a communication protocol for audio, video, and data which is specified in MPEG-2 Part 1, Systems (ISO/IEC standard 13818-1) (TS == Transport Steam).
Nowadays, TS files are widely spread on the internet as (usually split) recording profiles from HDTV broadcasts. Some Camcorders such as JVC Everio GZ-HD40 also support this HD format.

MTS format is a high-definition MPEG, AVC, H.264 transport stream video file format which commonly used by HD camcorders such as Sony Canon, Panasonic.
.MTS files are used premarily with Sony hardware. Camcorders make use of MTS in the form of AVCHD, a recording format made specifically for camcorders. Some camcorder models from Canon also use MTS files. These files are also present on Blu-ray disc compilations, therefore they are capable of storing quite a large amount of information and data tracks.
M2TS file format is given to video/audio files created by certain Sony Camcorder models. A .m2ts file is a Sony high definition video file type. M2ts files are raw AVCHD videos recorded using Sony's , such as the HDR-SR(xx) series models. Panasonic, Canon and other brands of AVCHD camcorders also record in m2ts format. Currently, m2ts files can be played using the Picture Motion Browser, which is an application video player provided with Sony AVCHD camcorders.

Part Two: How to convert TS, MTS, M2TS, and other HD videos to iPod, PSP, Sansa...

Tools Introduction:
Aiseesoft HD Video Converter is best HD Converter to convert HD TS, HD MTS, HD M2TS, HD MPEG, HD WMV, HD MPG, HD MP4, QuickTime HD MOV, HD H.264, HD RM video, etc.

Quick Guide:
Step 1: Download HD Video Converter
Download the HD Video Converter, then install and run this program.

Step 2: Load the HD video files you want to convert
Click the "Add File" button to browse your computer hard disc and add the HD video files you want to convert to the program.
Step 3: Output Settings
After you added HD Video files, you can select an output format for each video file and specify a directory on your computer to save the output files.

Aiseesoft HD Video Converter supports comprehensive video formats including MPEG-4, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, MOV, M4V, AVI, DivX, XviD, ASF, WMV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, 3GP, 3GPP, MKV, FLV, SWF, VOB, DV, Super VCD (NTSC, PAL, SECAM), VCD(NTSC, PAL, SECAM) , DVD(NTSC, PAL, SECAM).
If you don't know what formats your device supports, you can just select the format according to the device name. For exapmle, you can select ' iPod Video MPEG-4(*.mp4)' when you want to convert HD video to iPod Video. The default setting works well. Of course, if you don't want to use the default video and audio encoding settings, just click the "Settings" button to customize these settings.

Step 4: Start the conversion
Click the Convert button to start conversion and then you can just go out for a walk or take a nap, and the conversion may have been finished when you come back: )

Tips: Edit your HD video
1. Adjust Effect
Click "Effect" button to open the edit window to adjust the video effects.

Brightness: Drag the Brightness adjustment bar to set the brightness of the video.
Contrast: Drag the Contrast adjustment bar to set the contrast of the video.
Saturation: Drag the Saturation adjustment bar to set the saturation of the video.
Volume: Drag the Volume adjustment bar to adjust the volume of the audio.

2. Trim video clips
Click "Trim"button to open the edit window to trim any video clips.

3. Crop video play ragion
Click "Crop" button to open the edit window to customize the video play region.

Done.

How to convert HD videos: TS, MTS, M2TS, etc to iPod, PSP, Sansa...

Posted: November 1st, 2009, 4:05am CST by Illidan

Part One: What is TS, MTS, M2TS?
TS is the abbreviation of Transport stream (in high definition). It is a communication protocol for audio, video, and data which is specified in MPEG-2 Part 1, Systems (ISO/IEC standard 13818-1) (TS == Transport Steam).
Nowadays, TS files are widely spread on the internet as (usually split) recording profiles from HDTV broadcasts. Some Camcorders such as JVC Everio GZ-HD40 also support this HD format.

MTS format is a high-definition MPEG, AVC, H.264 transport stream video file format which commonly used by HD camcorders such as Sony Canon, Panasonic.
.MTS files are used premarily with Sony hardware. Camcorders make use of MTS in the form of AVCHD, a recording format made specifically for camcorders. Some camcorder models from Canon also use MTS files. These files are also present on Blu-ray disc compilations, therefore they are capable of storing quite a large amount of information and data tracks.
M2TS file format is given to video/audio files created by certain Sony Camcorder models. A .m2ts file is a Sony high definition video file type. M2ts files are raw AVCHD videos recorded using Sony's , such as the HDR-SR(xx) series models. Panasonic, Canon and other brands of AVCHD camcorders also record in m2ts format. Currently, m2ts files can be played using the Picture Motion Browser, which is an application video player provided with Sony AVCHD camcorders.

Part Two: How to convert TS, MTS, M2TS, and other HD videos to iPod, PSP, Sansa...

Tools Introduction:
Aiseesoft HD Video Converter is best HD Converter to convert HD TS, HD MTS, HD M2TS, HD MPEG, HD WMV, HD MPG, HD MP4, QuickTime HD MOV, HD H.264, HD RM video, etc.

Quick Guide:
Step 1: Download HD Video Converter
Download the HD Video Converter, then install and run this program.

Step 2: Load the HD video files you want to convert
Click the "Add File" button to browse your computer hard disc and add the HD video files you want to convert to the program.
Step 3: Output Settings
After you added HD Video files, you can select an output format for each video file and specify a directory on your computer to save the output files.

Aiseesoft HD Video Converter supports comprehensive video formats including MPEG-4, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, MOV, M4V, AVI, DivX, XviD, ASF, WMV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, 3GP, 3GPP, MKV, FLV, SWF, VOB, DV, Super VCD (NTSC, PAL, SECAM), VCD(NTSC, PAL, SECAM) , DVD(NTSC, PAL, SECAM).
If you don't know what formats your device supports, you can just select the format according to the device name. For exapmle, you can select ' iPod Video MPEG-4(*.mp4)' when you want to convert HD video to iPod Video. The default setting works well. Of course, if you don't want to use the default video and audio encoding settings, just click the "Settings" button to customize these settings.

Step 4: Start the conversion
Click the Convert button to start conversion and then you can just go out for a walk or take a nap, and the conversion may have been finished when you come back: )

Tips: Edit your HD video
1. Adjust Effect
Click "Effect" button to open the edit window to adjust the video effects.

Brightness: Drag the Brightness adjustment bar to set the brightness of the video.
Contrast: Drag the Contrast adjustment bar to set the contrast of the video.
Saturation: Drag the Saturation adjustment bar to set the saturation of the video.
Volume: Drag the Volume adjustment bar to adjust the volume of the audio.

2. Trim video clips
Click "Trim"button to open the edit window to trim any video clips.

3. Crop video play ragion
Click "Crop" button to open the edit window to customize the video play region.

Done.

How to convert HD videos: TS, MTS, M2TS, etc to iPod, PSP, Sansa...

Posted: November 1st, 2009, 4:03am CST by Illidan

Part One: What is TS, MTS, M2TS?
TS is the abbreviation of Transport stream (in high definition). It is a communication protocol for audio, video, and data which is specified in MPEG-2 Part 1, Systems (ISO/IEC standard 13818-1) (TS == Transport Steam).
Nowadays, TS files are widely spread on the internet as (usually split) recording profiles from HDTV broadcasts. Some Camcorders such as JVC Everio GZ-HD40 also support this HD format.

MTS format is a high-definition MPEG, AVC, H.264 transport stream video file format which commonly used by HD camcorders such as Sony Canon, Panasonic.
.MTS files are used premarily with Sony hardware. Camcorders make use of MTS in the form of AVCHD, a recording format made specifically for camcorders. Some camcorder models from Canon also use MTS files. These files are also present on Blu-ray disc compilations, therefore they are capable of storing quite a large amount of information and data tracks.
M2TS file format is given to video/audio files created by certain Sony Camcorder models. A .m2ts file is a Sony high definition video file type. M2ts files are raw AVCHD videos recorded using Sony's , such as the HDR-SR(xx) series models. Panasonic, Canon and other brands of AVCHD camcorders also record in m2ts format. Currently, m2ts files can be played using the Picture Motion Browser, which is an application video player provided with Sony AVCHD camcorders.

Part Two: How to convert TS, MTS, M2TS, and other HD videos to iPod, PSP, Sansa...

Tools Introduction:
Aiseesoft HD Video Converter is best HD Converter to convert HD TS, HD MTS, HD M2TS, HD MPEG, HD WMV, HD MPG, HD MP4, QuickTime HD MOV, HD H.264, HD RM video, etc.

Quick Guide:
Step 1: Download HD Video Converter
Download the HD Video Converter, then install and run this program.

Step 2: Load the HD video files you want to convert
Click the "Add File" button to browse your computer hard disc and add the HD video files you want to convert to the program.
Step 3: Output Settings
After you added HD Video files, you can select an output format for each video file and specify a directory on your computer to save the output files.

Aiseesoft HD Video Converter supports comprehensive video formats including MPEG-4, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, MOV, M4V, AVI, DivX, XviD, ASF, WMV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, 3GP, 3GPP, MKV, FLV, SWF, VOB, DV, Super VCD (NTSC, PAL, SECAM), VCD(NTSC, PAL, SECAM) , DVD(NTSC, PAL, SECAM).
If you don't know what formats your device supports, you can just select the format according to the device name. For exapmle, you can select ' iPod Video MPEG-4(*.mp4)' when you want to convert HD video to iPod Video. The default setting works well. Of course, if you don't want to use the default video and audio encoding settings, just click the "Settings" button to customize these settings.

Step 4: Start the conversion
Click the Convert button to start conversion and then you can just go out for a walk or take a nap, and the conversion may have been finished when you come back: )

Tips: Edit your HD video
1. Adjust Effect
Click "Effect" button to open the edit window to adjust the video effects.

Brightness: Drag the Brightness adjustment bar to set the brightness of the video.
Contrast: Drag the Contrast adjustment bar to set the contrast of the video.
Saturation: Drag the Saturation adjustment bar to set the saturation of the video.
Volume: Drag the Volume adjustment bar to adjust the volume of the audio.

2. Trim video clips
Click "Trim"button to open the edit window to trim any video clips.

3. Crop video play ragion
Click "Crop" button to open the edit window to customize the video play region.

Done.

Heya everyone

Posted: November 1st, 2009, 9:28pm CST by nadan

Hiya all

Ta for welcoming me to MASA :1:

I'm new to marine aquariums, been keen on getting a tank setup for the last 6 months or so. Haven't been able to afford it yet, so just been researching like a crazy man ;)

There is so much to learn in this hobby it could be a university degree :)

Anyway, planning on getting a tank this xmas, so been budgeting and planning for it.

Oh, my names Daniel

[FS] Tank and sump tank and external filter

Posted: November 1st, 2009, 9:13pm CST by maj

Tank 1.16m(L)X50(H)X45(w)
Sump 91(L)X32(W)X38(H)

Atman EF4 external filter

any offers?

sorry for crappy pics

083 716 6146

Cleaner shrimp

Posted: November 1st, 2009, 6:11pm CST by paul bloem

Hey all

My cleaner shrimp and hermits keeps on taking the fish out of the anemone "purple tip". what can i do to prevent this. the anemone eats very slowly.

RO/DI Membrane & Cartridge?

Posted: November 1st, 2009, 2:54pm CST by Jaak

I just bought a second hand RO/DI unit. It's been standing for a couple of months apparently. I can see that the indicator resin needs to be replaced. Do i need to now replace the filmtec membrane as well as the sediment & Carbon cartridge?

Please pm me prices of all of these...

Just to share

Posted: November 1st, 2009, 12:51pm CST by paul bloem

Hey all
Just to share my bad news, my Regal tang was swimming and eating very nicely last night. This morning I saw my hermit crab busy eating it
:(.:wtf:

MY Nano

Posted: November 1st, 2009, 12:04pm CST by ReefMaster_SA

Howzit guys I am posting my Nano ( sorry for Crap pics )

;)I am trying to make Nano of the month

Its a 24g JBJ setup
I am currenty using 9kgs rock
6.3 kg figi pink sand

I have 2 fish:
x1 regal Tank ( blue)
x1 Clown Maroon

I have a PISTOL SHRIMP
x4 star fish in rocks
x1 Cleaner shrimp

Hardware:
Skimmer boyu 310 -WG
lights X2 t5 24watt
X1 coral blue
X1 pureactnic giesemen purple
X2 PL 39 watt blue /white combo
seio prop 2000lph
Resun( I think ) 1000lph return

Corals :
X1 red shrooms 21+- on rock
x1 Purple shrooms 31+- on rock
x1 open brain ( green)
x1SPS frag ( purple tip )
x1 SPS frag ( table acro )
x1 bird nest (pink )
x1 sps plating monti (green )
X10 Ric yuma (orange )
X1 Galaxy
x3 zoa ass.( green ) , ( mix color with designs on it ) , Orange zoa
X1 pin cushion frag ( growing big )
x2 favia green , brown with stripes
x1 mushroon kenya rock 20 +- on rock
x1 big green msuhroom frag on rock wiyh gold stripes

:yeahdude::yeahdude::yeahdude:

Optimum Coral Placement

Posted: November 1st, 2009, 9:13am CST by Jaak

After what's been happening to amalick's frogspawn and hammer he found a brilliant link for coral placement that explained why his corals might be dying off. Placement of Corals in the Reef Tank

Please add to this thread if you have any similar info!:thumbup:

Reefkeeping South Africa » Marine Aquariums of South Africa » November 2009

Feeds

Marine Aquariums of South Africa

Posted: November 30th, 2009, 7:43am CST by Pugsly

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