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Zuna's revived Emporer Killer Tank

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 9:42pm CST by Zuna

Hi Guys

you'll would be please to know that my tank is sorted out thanks to Louise @ Idol marine(awesome dude).

here is some specs and and pics

Tanks is 1580x620x800
sump is a 3ft with 400l skimmer
4000l return pump
m1100 seio power head
2000f astro power head i think i need 1 more

lighting - 1 x mh need another one
- 4x T8 globes need to replace with T5s
about 30kg of live rock mixed with some lava rock

also check out my Tang tank
Moving tank ?

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 9:35pm CST by Viper

I'm going to move a 2m x 700 x 700 12mm tank with euro brace etc.
300mm is going to overhang at the back of my bakkie.
Will this be a problem ?
Will pollestyrene under the tank be suffecient ?
I don't want to crack the tank , so any advice will be appreciated .;)
Attention t5 users.

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 8:53pm CST by aslam

Hello guys,I would like to clarify whether burning t5's without cooling them will shorten their lifespan.Your experiences and opinions would be appreciated.Thank's.
My Ricordea Collection

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 8:35pm CST by Manic

Hey everyone,

Just though I would share some pictures of my ricordea collection so far, I plan on getting as many different colours as I can:
salt Creep

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 5:35pm CST by Wetty

Silly noob Q....but wot exactly causes salt creep? Im starting to have a prob with it on and in my Boyu TL450
Protein Skimmer

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 4:36pm CST by manta

Looking for a second hand protein skimmer. Willing to pay reasonable price in comparison to new.
Help, my mantis gone walkabout!

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 4:05pm CST by Pads
Aquascaping for 900mm Cube

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 3:23pm CST by Manic

Hey everyone,

I need some ideas for aquascaping. The tank is 900mm x 900mm x 600mm (high). I have no idea what to do with the aquascaping. The only thing I know is that I want a minimalist look. Don't want the whole tank full of live rock. I'm still going to buy the base rock and I have around 40Kg's of live rock to play around with, since I'm going to be hand picking the base rock I can pretty much go with any scaping ideas that are out there. I'm also going to drill the live/base rock and place rods inside it to keep them in place. Here are some pics of tanks that I like. Any other pictures of some cool scaping will be apreciated.

Tank 1:

Tank 2:

Tank 3:

Also keep in mind that the tank will be sps dominated.
Setting up a Marine Tank

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 2:13pm CST by Brett H

Please if anybody in Durban has a little time to spare to help me set up my tank.

I have been given a complete marine tank set up but they cut all the pvc pipes and everything was handed to me in boxes,I have no idea as to the set up.

I want to breed/grow "ginger shrimps" for bait purposes and am hoping I can do it in the sump of the tank and keep mackrel and mozzies alive upstairs.

I have all the pumps,skimmers and lights but need help or on site advice as to the set up.

I live in Umbilo and the tank is there but I would like to move it to my fishing club at Bayhead.

All help will be appreciated.

Brett
Ontmoeting

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 1:28pm CST by Antionette

Hello Alle Kaapenaars
Kan ons ontmoet en lekker gesels oor ons nuwe stokperdjie. Ek stel voor Willowbridge in Durbanville
Kontak Reef Maniac vir Info
Antionette:peroni::thumbup:
Featured System for March 2010

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 1:00pm CST by dallasg

Our Featured System for March 2010 belongs to Takumi!
Congratulations on a great system!

Click on the photo to see the full feature.
ID for Rock Anemone

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 12:36pm CST by RiaanP

Last ID needed.

Local Rock Anemone, also from Balito
About 10cm across. I got 3 of them. Do not like light, hanging under the rocks.

These are normal Natal Rock Anemones, is that correct
Id this Local Hermit

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 12:31pm CST by RiaanP

I got him from somebody else, a shell collector. The lady doing the shell collection knew I were looking for some hermits. She search and found this one somewhere south of Durban. He is getting big now, and a very good cleaner of the frag tank. I got him now for a year. Feeding out of my hand small piece of silverside once a week.

I'm not sure if he is 100% reef safe, but I did not see him doing any damage. But to be safe, I put him in my frag tank and he keeps it clean, on his own. And he is a lot bigger than my other hermits.

Anybody got a ID, and some comments if he is reef safe.
Please ID me - Blennie type fish

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 12:25pm CST by RiaanP

"I'm a local Ballito boy"

"I do not like the Display tank. I found the overflow and go back to the DSB. Second time I done that. Now I stay here. But for some reason I lost a lot of my green colour, just to be a lot more green. "

My son took / stole him out of some other kids bucket. Came running to me with him in his hand and dropped him into my bucket. He is about 3cm, so quite a small fish. So he is in my tank, my sump from December. He used to be more green, like the cheato. And like to perch on the cheato. Obviously he is having a ball eating copepods in the sump, but there are too many for him to finish off.

Anybody got a proper ID on him?
[FS] 6ft (1.8M) Tank for sale

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 12:12pm CST by poiromaniax

Hey guys,

I picked up this tank yesterday, but after seeing the size - There is no way I can afford to run it (student budget :P )

So Im selling it to buy a smaller (but still bigger than my current) tank.

Specs are:

1800(l)X600(w)X750(h) = 810L Display!! Tank is drilled for returns and overflow
Stand: built from 30mm square tubing. Height is 670mm (Will need some light sanding and fresh paint :D )

Tank is built from 10mm glass with bracing all round and a 30mm base.

It has an overflow chamber but I seriously suggest going to Idol Marine for fitment of a slimline overflow as the current one is bulky.

I havent done a leak test but I know that the pane just behind the overflow needs new silicone (which Idol will do for you if you fit a slimline)

I havent cleaned the tank either, I will leave that to the lucky buyer :lol:

because you will need to redo some silicone, I am asking for R2300! (which is less than I paid)

THERE IS NO SUMP

Pics:

This pane needs the silicone

6 X 2L coke crate to show size

the stand:

BTW, this tank is FLIPPING heavy, you will need at least 6 guys to carry.

Collection only

EDIT - forgot, if anybody wants to come inspect the tank, drop me a pm
Price on MH globes please

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 11:57am CST by Tobes

Hi guys, can you please give me prices on the following globes

250W MH double ended - 16000k (preferably) and 14000k incase no 16000k available ;)

Thanks
Which DSLR Camera 7D or 550D?

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 10:55am CST by vatso

Which one?

Who has a 7D?
Good to be able to get help

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 10:52am CST by Brett H

Hi Gents

Good thing about modern technology is help is just a google away.

I have just been given a marine tank and I am hoping to do two things,firstly breed ginger shrimps for bait and secondly build it up to a good looking practical tank.

This is where you guys come in,I need assistance in setting up the whole tank.I am based in Umbilo in Durban and any help would be appreciated,I can be contacted on 073 104 2395.

Brett H.