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Zuma continued )

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 7:51am CST by leslie hempel

AND THEY JUST KEEP ON COMING....

Malema and Zuma go into a local diner for lunch.

As they read the menu, the waitress comes over and asks
Zuma, "Are you ready to order?" Zuma replies, "Yes, I'd
like a quickie!"

"A quickie?!?" the waitress replies. "Sir, given the past
situation of your personal life I don't think that is a good
idea. I'll come back when you are ready to order from the
menu!" She walks away.

Malema leans over to Zuma and says, "It's pronounced Quiche

Looking for "Thin" Coast2Coast pictures/comments

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 5:34am CST by Elrond

Hello All,

A few years ago I had a relatively nice system with a corner overflow and durso. I found the setup (overflow chamber) very effective but somewhat unsightly in the corner of the tank. I'm thinking of starting a new system soonish and I see some of the newer designs consist of very narrow chambers at the back-middle of tanks which look to be only 2cms deep (at most) and runs the full top to height of the tank. I find these look exceptionally neat. The plumbing then appears to hang off the rear but goes straight into a 90 degree elbow downwards.

Question is: Does this design work? What is the noise like in these systems for 'gurgling/toilet flushing' etc?

Any pictures of similar setups (that work well) would be appreciated.

-E

A proper intro

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 8:02pm CST by squire

Hi guys, I should have done a better intro earlier, but i guess better late than never.... so here goes ....

Helloooooooooooooooooooooo everyone.

I am in Mpumalanga, in a little town called Burgersfort, which literally is in the middle of nowhere.

I'm new to this hobby, although been wanting to get into it for years. Being uncertain as to what to do, I had someone build me my first tank, dimensions 1.8m x 800mm x 650 mm. I am not sure about the rest of the specs (still waiting for the invoice), but I do know that I have a 1000L/h chiller, and a skimmer, not sure which make, something pro. As for lighting, i think (not sure through) I am running 3 x 150 MH, 4 white T5's and 4 blue T5's. The lights are on a timer, goes on and off at different times of the day.

I know it sounds lame not to know the specs of your own tank, the only excuse I can make is that of an innocent mistake on my side of not knowing better, but at least I hope I am learning each day.

I have between 60kg and 75kg of live rock, coupled with 2 xenias, a handful of small mushrooms and a brown finger leather.

The lifestock that I have currently are, 1 x yellow tang, 1 x regal tang, 1 x banana wrasse, 1 x cleaner wrasse, 1 x eibli, 2 x clowns, 1 x yellow fin black coral beauty, 1 x rock beauty, 5 x chromis, 1 x strawberry gramma, 2 x blue starfish, 1 x coral bandit, 1 x camel shrimp and 2 x cleaner shrimps.

I will be posting photos in the next couple of days, if anyone is interested, but right now the tank doesn't look too hot, I am struggling to contain and get rid off green hair algae.

Anyways, just wanted to intro myself, and I hope to get to know some of you a lot better going forward.

Cheers ....

[FS] 5ft Tank for Sale

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 7:48pm CST by vzyla

Hi

I am selling my whole setup which consist of the following items:
1.5x0.45x0.45m Tank in wooden Cabinet plus 2 sumps, one standard and one 4ft
6x 54watt T5 lights in canopy
2x 620 Seio Power heads, 1x 300watt heater, 1x return pump.
1x TS2 Skimmer, 1x Phosban reactor
Livestock inside:
Plus minus 30kg live rock, 20 kg Bio rock
Cleaner shrimp, Fire Srimp, 2 turbo Snails, Urchen, Nenny, Sun Coral and some other Coral.
The setup is quite new.

No Items will be sold seperately

Pets or Fish????

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 7:05pm CST by vatso

My Fish are in my face every time I look at the tank or in fact when I get near the tank they get all excited!!! they like that little Oliver Twist wanting more & more food!!

am I the only one that has crazy fish???

March Pta Meeting

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 5:52pm CST by lanzo

Hi Guys

Its that time again

Lets get a date for the meeting:

Date: --03-2010

Afternoon:

6 Sat
7 Sun

13 Sat
14 Sun

20 Sat
21 Sun

27 Sat
28 Sun

Lets Get a topic for this reef meeting:

Fish-----what sp of fish-----fish in general-----Disease----ect
Coral----what sp of coral----corals in general-----Disease----ect
Invert
Filters
Light
ect ect

Lets get the ball rolling

ill get new caps printed for the members that didnt get at the previous meetings

And then location....:)

ID trigger

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 5:48pm CST by Singularity

the trigger in the center, eating.

Fish and inverts 2010-02-18

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 4:58pm CST by Moolis

Hi reefers

tomorrow we are expecting a shipment of 160+ specimens:yeahdude:, this is what to expect in this shipment to arrive:
Angel - Pygoplites diacanthus - Regal angel (Yellow):yeahdude::slayer:
Fish - Odonus nigerRed-tooth niger trigger fish
Goby - Valenciennea puellaris - Diamond goby
Goby - Amblygobius maculata - Dragon goby
Goby - Mirolabrichthys evansi
Goby - Gobiodon citrinus - Lemon goby
Goby - Amblyeleotris diagonalis - Leopard goby
Goby - Istiblennius Chrysospilos - Orange spotted blenny
Goby - Valenciennea strigata - Radian goby
Goby - Valenciennea longippinis - Viva goby
Goldie - Anthias squamipinns / female - Blue eye lyretail
Goldie - Nemanthias carberryi
Goldie - Mirolabrichthys dispar
Goldie - Anthias squamipinns / male - Red coral lyretail
Goldie - Anthias kashiwae / female - Red perch / female
Shrimp - Lysmata amboinensis - Cleaner shrimps
Shrimp - Lysmata amboinensis - Cleaner shrimps (m)
Shrimp - Alpheus sp. - Red clawed goby shrimp
Shrimp - Lysmata debelius - Red fire shrimp
Star - Fromia elegans - Pink starfish
Star - Fromia elegans - Red star fish
Tang - Acanthurus nigricauda - Black tang
Tang - Acanthurus pyroferus - Eibli mimic
Tang - Naso lituratus / medium - Lippstick tang
Tang - Naso Lopezi - Lope'z unicornfish
Tang - Acanthurus leucosternon (M) - Powder Blue Tang
Tang - Ctenochaetus strigosus - Yellow eyes tang

Don't miss out;)

New member

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 4:34pm CST by nickv1

Just joined MASA this month...started out again on a nano Boyu TL550. Battling the hair algae then will post some pics.

Previous setup was 1500 liter reef then it "bursted". Needed to give the wife some time after this...

Now started with a nano to see how it goes...

Stock:
1 Bi Color Blenny
1 Bi Color Angel
1 Bristle tooth tang (small)
2 hermits
1 sea star (sand sifter)
1 bristle star
1 boxing shrimp
1 cleaner shrimp
4 turbo snails

Corals:
1 Toadstool
1 Plate coral
1 Green Star Polyps
1 Red and Blue Mushrooms

Live Rock:
Kenyan about 13kg

Thank you

Surfing the Big one

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 2:43pm CST by sean_koekemoer

Just saw this on the web- and no Lesley, I am not taking up surfing:lol:, was looking for surfboards for my kids;)

Australia is synonymous with surf and beach culture. In 2007 we could finally be proud of our surfing prowess once again when Mick Fanning won his first world title. But three years ago, it was right here in our very own surfing Mecca, otherwise known as the Goldie, that shaper Nev Hyman broke two world records simultaneously: the worlds largest surfboard and the most people ever to successfully ride a board to shore. The board in question doesnt really resemble a surfboard so much as a small yacht. Its 40ft long, nine feet wide and was ridden by 47 surfers at Snapper Rocks in March 2005.
This proud Aussie product is now on a major fundraising tour of the US to mount another wave-riding world record attempt in Huntington Beach. After which owner Nev Hyman is hoping to give the surfboard one more seriously big ride by towing it into a real wave with a handful of guys properly surfing it. Then the board will be homeward bound and if Hyman has his way will become a gigantic advertisement for a new surf museum at Burleigh Heads, expected to open in mid-2008.
Where // From mid-2008 you can see the surfing behemoth at a new surf museum in Burleigh Heads.

Did you know? // The previous world record for the most people riding a single surfboard looks rather pathetic in comparison and was set in rainy Cornwall, England, when a total of 14 surfers rode a narrow paddle board to shore. Wow. But, then again, not everyones got 300 litres of resin and about $50,000 at their disposal.

Next Meetup

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 2:37pm CST by dallasg

Hi All,

Details are here
Gauteng reefers Meeting - Marine Aquariums of South Africa

Evaparation

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 1:39pm CST by nick_fraser

Hi All

Not sure if I should be concerned or if other reefers have the results.
I seem to be losing between 40 and 50l of water a week. Thats about 6% To 8% of my total volume.
I dont have a cover over my tank and my sump is also open and lives in the garage. I have checked for leaks but cant find any. My water temp is at 26 so in my I shouldnt be losing that amount of water. I dont have any Fans and there is no draft near my tank.
My Biggest issue is not the fact that I am losing the water it is that I am still using tap water until I can get my RO Unit most likely next month and am worried about the amount of K*** I am adding to my tank.

Who else has this type of evaporation or should I keep looking for a leak?

Vatso - New Tank

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 1:12pm CST by vatso

Hi all

I have not said anything about a new tank I have been wanting!!

I have had a look at a few tanks & have now decided to go a little bigger.

as you know I have been in contact with Idol Marine lots, Rob had a tank we spoke about & today I have decided 100% to buy it! we are just working the details out on how to change the tank slightly. I don't like posting before paying but that I will take care of the end of the month!!

it's a 1.1m X 1.1m x 700 high Cube the sump as the top 1M x 1M Cube in total there will be about 900Ltrs or so of water!!!!

I am really looking forward to this new tank, I am going to take my time in getting it up & running will buy bits when I can afford them - I am thinking I will be and & running in about 4 months or so!

I am going to use a 400W MH light on the main display & then use my T5's for the sump & more color if needed.

Going to have a huge DSB - will be nearly the same size as the display tank.

Now the fun of deciding how to scape starts :)

Mark

Gauteng reefers Meeting

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 12:11pm CST by mnd123

Hi all,

I am planning to host a meeting at my home for Gauteng Reefers (and any that are in the area) on Sunday March 7th, 11AM to 1PM.

I live in Fourways Gardens, and I will provide some boerie rolls and cool drinks, and a hot braai to cook your bits and bobs on, you will need to bring yer own booze!

Frag swapping, selling and general coral mayhem is very much encouraged!

Come one come all, please let me know whether you will be able to make it in this thread or via PM, and I will PM directions and details.

Thanks

Marc

Aquamedic Kalkwasser/ calcium reactor 1000 help

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 11:52am CST by sweetnsour

Hi guys

ok i need some help on the subject, i bought a aquamedic kalkwasser 1000 reactor and i believe it can be converted to a calcuim reactor.

now ive done the whole kalk thing and i dont feel its enough for my system thus me wanting to change it to a calcium reactor (plus thw whole Ca and Alk thing is just hectic.

now what will i need to to the conversion? any and all comments appreciated.

i can get a co2 bottle and regulator, what is needed and what goes where?

i have been to the aquamedic site and have the documentation, but im still totally confused

Various fish for sale: Cape Town

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 11:43am CST by Jimbo

Fish for saleCommon Name:

Various fish

Scientific Name:

-

Size of fish

Small

How long have you had the fish?

2 months

Is the fish eating?

Yes

Shipping or Collection only:

Collection only

Your location.

Cape Town

Price:

135

Photo's:

Notes:

Hi Guys,

I have some fish to sell:

Regal Tang- R200
Semi angel- R180
2 Boxing shrimp- R75 each
Clown surgeon- R125
Racoon butterfly- R120
Domino damsel- R40
Leaf wrasse- R95
Blue lip angel- R185

All the fish are healthy and eating.

Regards,

Jimbo.

overflow plumbing need advise.

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 11:30am CST by Phyrannus

I'm going 120g from my standard 75g DT. i'm a bit concern with my overflow plumbing design, i need advise from our DIY gurus here.

Tank size : 48"x30"x24" 10mm thk GLASS drilled with 2-50mm dia overflow hole at the back (Rimless if possible with 10mm thk.)

Front View

Back view

50mm Overflow and 12mm return pipe

Durso style plumbing design..

Plumbing underneath to follow as plan progress..

All comments will be appreciated..

Thank you in advance.

My oceanic 100 Gallon Corner Pentagon

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 11:18am CST by mrogers1970

Hope I am doing O.K.

This is my first try at a reef tank. It has been up and running for about 6 months.

2 False Percula clowns
1 Brittle star
3 peppermint shrimp
20 snails
20 asst. hermits
?? pistol shrimp (i hear a clicking now and then)

Hope to move on to some corals
a manderin and some other really cool looking reef life.

I cycled the tank with
50 lbs live sand
50 lbs live rock

I have a wet dry filter, a protein skimmer, three power heads, a cannister filter.

I have one 250W DE metal halide 20k, one 250W SE metal halide 10K, one 70w metal halide 10K and four 65W compact flourescent actinic lights.

Right now I am getting some great growth on my live rock, I can see some great corraline algae, lots of fan worms, a lot of copepods, gastropods and tons of stuff that I can only see with a microscope ocular.

My question is when should I move on to buying some frags and what should I start with?

Also, I would like to get an anemone for my clowns. They are a mating pair and I would like to give them a plce to make a home for their babies. What type should I get and when?

Also in these pictures I have some things I don't know what they are can you help?

Thanks,
A super newbie. Dedicated though. I spend hours with my magnifier checking out the new life.
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Posted: February 17th, 2010, 10:50am CST by Moolis

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Help

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 10:26am CST by davidfr7

I got a stag horn and on 2 of its horns it has this red fluffy stuff growing on the tips +-1cm. I took a tooth brush and brushed the stuff off but 2 to 3 days later its back, its like cutting my lawn. Do I cut those tips off ? I do have other SPS but they don't have that problem

Can anyone help ?

Order of Introduction

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 9:35am CST by Pads

Hey Guys, I'm looking to start stocking my tank and there is a vast range of fish.
I've got my own summation as to which fish to add at what times but I'd like to bounce it off ya.

Currently in DT
1. Picasso Trigger
2. Ocellaris Clown (2x)
3. Cleaner Wrasse

Wish List (in order to be added according to me)
4. Blue/Green Chromis (6x small)
5. Copperband Butterfly
6. Goldie (2x)
7. Naso Tang (small)
8. Regal or Yellow Tang (small)
9. Green Mandarin

I gotta make sure the shy fish aren't stressed too much when introduced. What you guys reckon???

Stony Corals Trade ban alert

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 9:03am CST by dallasg

Well looks like the industry will be in turmoil if this goes thru
U.S. Considers Endangered Species Protection for 82 Stony Coral Species | Coral Magazine

Chromis Aggressive Towards Clowns?

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 8:48am CST by KevinR

Has anybody had any problems with green chromis being aggressive to percula clowns? I have had the chromis in my tank for about 10 months now and about a month ago I put a frogspawn coral in the tank. One or two of the chromis really took to the coral and are always hovering around it. Yesterday I put in 2 small clowns. Much smaller than the chromis. And they too went for the frogspawn. The chromis did not seem to like this and chased them around a bit. Is this something to worry about? Has anybody had any similar experiences with chromis being aggressive?

New Frag tank

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 8:31am CST by Lockes

I am starting a frag tank and looking for some advice

It will be 1250 long X 650 wide X 180 High

I have 2 X 150W MH's that I want to use - How do you suggest I hang these?

my thought was to hang them sideways (not length ways) as I want to maximise the light on the full tank if you know what i mean

So it would be 35cm - MH(20cm wide) - 20cm - MH(20cm wide) - 35cm

Is that a good spread?

Snorkeling / Diving in Richards Bay

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 8:28am CST by sean_koekemoer

Magman convinced me yesterday to take a dive with him in our Harbor area (not the cleanest of water). I must say that it was the first in a long time as well as the first time I saw the water very clean. Visibility was about 5meters.
I really enjoyed it as I have not dived for more than 02 years (I think).

The species of fish we saw, was just amazing. Saw a semi the size of my foot...lol. Still beautiful with all the colors at the right places. Seems that all the nice fish we saw, was all record sizes. Pencil Surgeons around 300mm long and Cigar Wrasses- schools of them- never saw more than one at a time prior to this.

Saw beautiful Banner fish, chased a huge Bat fish, tried to get close to a Moorish Idol, saw most of the Chaetodon species, and quite a few beautiful Tang species.

I also saw a very nice Squirrel fish......mmmmmm, I want:P

Thanks Magman, I really enjoyed it, pity it is raining today as I was really looking forward to another dive.:thumbup:

Oh, and that Lionfish was just a stunner of note.

Next time I'll come with descent clothes and won't jump into the water with my work clothes....:lol:

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