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Marine Aquariums of South Africa

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