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Marine Aquariums of South Africa

Happ Birthday Magman,clown and (long lost) Sooi

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 4:33am CST by chikaboo

Guys Enjoy the rest of the day and may your'll "sea" many many more
Imacsa

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 10:18pm CST by Yuri

how to get sum one there
i have mailed John a lot to ask stuff about rare fish
http://www.macnaxxi.com/index.php?op...d=49&Itemid=86
and he keeps asking me about IMACSA
so how do one get him there
When can I add live rock to my new tank....

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 7:55pm CST by Reef E

When can I begin to put live rock in my tank .I baught a test fish and its stil alive for one week .:thumbup:
sea horse

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 7:47pm CST by Reef E

Is it very hard to look after a seehorse
Reactor special

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 6:05pm CST by Moolis

Hi reefers

These SPECIAL prices on reactors are only valid till 2010-03-20

Kalkwasser Reactors
Model - Pump - Chamber - Rating - Price
KR-100O - TP-500 - 100mm - 1,000L - R1465
KR-140O - TP-1000 - 140mm - 1,000L+ - R1710

Calcium Reactors
Model - Pump - Chamber - Rating - Price
CR-70 - OTP-500 - 70mm - 300L R890
CR-100 - OTP-1000 - 100mm - 800L - R1875
CR-140 - OTP-2000 - 140mm - 1,200L - R2515
CR-200 - OTP-3000 - 200mm - 2,500L - R3200

Water Blaster Calcium Reactors (Single & Dual Chamber)
Model - Pump - Chamber - Rating - Price
CR-2000 - HY-2000 - 140mm - 1,200L - R3660
CR-3000 - HY-3000 - 200mm - 2,500L - R4200
CR-5000 - HY-5000 - 220mm - 3,000L - R4800
CR-5000 - DHY-5000 - 2x200mm - 4,500L - R6200

Water Blaster Calcium Reactors w/ Multiple Chambers
Model - Pump - Chamber - Rating - Price
CR-2000 - CHY-2000 - 140mm - 1,200L - R5950
CR-3000 - CHY-3000 - 200mm - 2,500L - R6850
CR-5000 - CHY-5000 - 220mm - 3,000L - R7800

Phosphate Reactors
Model - Pump - Chamber - Rating - Price
PHR-70 - HOTP-500 - 70mm - 500L - R835
PHR-100 - OTP-1000 - 100mm - 1,000L - R1045
PHR-140 - OTP-2000 - 140mm - 3,000L - R1525

Sulpher Denitrators
Model - Pump - Chamber - Rating - Price
SNF-140 - OTP-1000 - 140mm - 1,000L - R1820
SNF-200 - OTP-2000 - 200mm - 2,000L - R2295

This special end 2010-03-20
Skimmer special !!!

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 5:46pm CST by Moolis

Hi reefers

I know this is a double thread but under the other name a lot of customers were not able to find these specials + I made a mistake on the price.

Due to this problems and to compensate for my mistake, the special are extended till 2010-03-20. But that will be it guys. No more extensions;)

These are the pre-order prices:
REEFTEK In-Sump Needle-Wheel Skimmers
Model - Pump - Chamber - Rating - Price
TS1 - OTP-1000 - 110mm - 300L - R985-00
TS2 - OTP-2000 - 150mm - 500L - R1465-00
TS3 - OTP-3000 - 200mm - 700L - R1985-00
TS4 - 2xOTP-3000 - 250mm - 1,000L - R3360-00

Reef Octopus Recirculating Needle-Wheel Skimmers
Model - Pump - Chamber - Rating - Price
DNW-200 - OTP-3000 - 200mm - 700L - R3035-00
DNW-250 - 2xOTP-3000 - 250mm - 1,000L - R4620-00

Reef Octopus & OCTX Extreme Hang-On Skimmers
Model - Pump - Chamber - Rating - Price
BH-1000 - OTP-1000 - n/a - 300L - R1100-00
BH-2000 - OTP-2000 - n/a - 500L - R1460-00
BH-800 - SPSK-2500 - n/a - 900L - R2200-00

ORCA In-Sump Pin-Wheel Skimmers w/ Bubble Plate
Model - Pump - Chamber - Rating - Price
80-INT - OTP-1000 - 110mm - 400L - R1255-00
100-INT - OTP-2000 - 150mm - 650L - R1775-00
135-INT - OTP-3000 - 200mm - 900L - R2385-00
180-INT - 2xOTP-3000 - 250mm - 1,200L - R3870-00

ORCA Recirculating Pin-Wheel Skimmers w/ Bubble Plate
Model - Pump - Chamber - Rating - Price
80-EXT - OTP-1000 - 110mm - 400L - R1800-00
100-EXT - OTP-2000 - 150mm - 650L - R2695-00
135-EXT - OTP-3000 - 200mm - 900L - R3500-00
180-EXT - 2xOTP-3000 - 250mm - 1,200L - R5300-00

Reef Octopus Extreme In-Sump Pin-Wheel Skimmers w/ Bubble Plate
Model - Pump - Chamber - Rating - Price
160-INT - PSK-2500 - 160mm - 900L - R2325-00
250-INT - 2xPSK-2500 - 250mm - 1,500L - R4300-00

REEF OCTOPUS Extreme recirculating pinwheel skimmer w/ bubble plate
Model - Pump - Chamber - Rating - Price
200-EXT - PSK-2500 - 200mm - 900 L - R3765-00
250-EXT - 2xPSK-2500 - 250mm - 1500 L - R5900-00

BUBBLE Blaster in-sump skimmer w/ bubble plate
Model - Pump - Chamber - Rating - Price
1000-INT - HY-1000 - 120mm - 500 L - R2720-00
2000-INT - HY-2000 - 150mm - 800 L - R3600-00
3000-INT - HY-3000 - 200mm - 1200 L - R4200-00
5000-INT - HY-5000 - 250mm - 2000 L - R5295-00

BUBBLE Blaster recirculating skimmer w/ bubble plate
Model - Pump - Chamber - Rating - Price
1000-EXT - HY-1000 - 150mm - 500 L - R4120-00
2000-EXT - HY-2000 - 170mm - 800 L - R5450-00
3000-EXT - HY-3000 - 200mm - 1200 L - R6200-00
5000-EXT - HY-5000 - 250mm - 2000 L - R7000-00

* REMEMBER only till 20-03-2010 & while stock last!
Coral chips

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 5:43pm CST by 459b

Does anyone have any coral chips they no longer need, such as the chips they once used as substrate in their tanks?
thanks
Create a poblic aquarium without spending money.

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 4:37pm CST by Moolis

Hi Reefers

We are planing a L SHAPED display aquarium in the shop!!:slayer:

This aquarium will be different than the other 20 000 liters in the shop in that we want to make it a permanent display with corals that are not for sale.

The purpose would be to have something that is easy (for beginners to use as starting point) but still magnificent.

The dimensions are:
Front long = 850mm
Front short = 530mm

L cut out is in the back =
240mm x
650mm high water level
Will ask a customer to upload a drawing.
But to visualize = draw a rectangular aquarium 530mm x 850mm
Cut out a rec. on the left back 240mm x 320mm
with the 240mm on the 530mm length and the 320mm on the 850mm length

Lighting:
2 x 150w MH
2 x T5's

Filtration:
Only after decided what to put into it.

Decor:
We thought - Custom made rock wall with PLENTY of spaces in between totally overgrown (in time) with polyps.

I KNOW 200 liter + filter 150 liter = a small aquarium! But that is the only space we have (left:)). Hopefully one of the 3 plans we are working on for expansion would come to light soon.:whistling:

We thought of a polyp WALL, but this is not set in stone at all. Any suggestions or alternatives would really be appreciated?
This is your opportunity to say "that is my creation" and not spend one cent to make it happen:slayer:
The Save Bayworld group on facebook

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 3:27pm CST by Steve Warren

For those that are interested

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There is a bit of history on Bayworld in a recent article in the Herald

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Id needed

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 2:18pm CST by gMAN

Hey guys, can anyone ID this Nennie for me?
Want help to set-up a marine aquarium

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 1:53pm CST by keith1964

I am currently breeding Tanganyikan cichlids but would like to convert my 2m tank sump tank into a marine tank. What do I need to do?
Various corals for sale: Edenvale

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 1:21pm CST by Manic

Various corals for saleCommon Names:
Soft Corals
Scientific Names:
-
Size of coral
-
How long have you had the corals?
1 year
Shipping or Collection only:
Collection Only
Your location.
Edenvale
Price:
-
Photo's:

From left to right:
Far Left: Yellow Finger Leather: Sinularia Asterolobata: R220 Sold, dallasg
Left: Pink Finger Leather: Sinularia Asterolobata: R200 Sold, dallasg
Middle: Colt Coral: Cladiella Colti: R180 (Colt coral on far right already sold) Sold, dallasg
Right: Pulsing Xenia Rock: On about 1Kg of live rock, really nice piece but it isn't going to do well in my new tank: R250 Sold, dallasg

As for the sizes of the corals, the tank they are in is 910mm long and 400mm high.

Another pic of the pink finger leather:

Then there is this lobophytum, it's polyps aren't out at the moment as I just moved it around, there another pic of a frag of it with it's polyps extended. The big one is covered in polyps like this. I'll try post a pic of it again a bit later. It is on a big piece of live rock, maybe 3Kg. R280

Then I have the following corals, if anyone is interested I'll get a pic of them:

2 x Seriatopora Caliendrum Frags (About 6cm by 6cm): R100 each
1 x green polyped sarcophyton (About 6cm in diameter): R80

Think that is all for the moment, I'll add some more stuff soon.
Notes:
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DSB Lighting Question?

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 12:14pm CST by Garethmur

Howzit,

Jus a quick question here...

I have a energy saver light lighting up my dsb at night, but what is the recommended amount of time one should have the DSB area lit up?

I want the pods n stuff t grow, does too much light time have a negative impact on pods and chaeto?
Full System Sale: Florida, JHB

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 12:10pm CST by Ghaydeen

Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
Full System Sale
Location:
Florida, JHB
Shipping or Collection only:
Collection Only
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:
Hi guys

I'm selling my system.

1.8 X 750 X 800 with metal stand
Dual Overflows including plumbing
Sump with DSB

Equipment:
4000l return pump
TS2 Skimmer
x3 Sun Sun Power Heads
X2 300w Heaters
Light unit (x2 150x metal Halides + x2 T8)
x2 T5 with ballast

Live Stock:
Yellow Sailfin Tang
Paired Maroon clowns
x2 Anthias
x2 hermit crabs
x5 snails
+/- 30 kg live rock

Corals:
Bubble coral
x2 Magnifica Anemone's
x2 Torch corals
Hairy mushrooms
Red mushrooms
Brain Coral

Price: R6000
Notes:
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BTA Growth rate?

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 11:58am CST by scubaninja

Hi brenda

I'm trying to find out how fast bubbletips grow? Do you have any idea of a growth rate? If we were to assume excellent water conditions and regular feeding with decent lighting? I've seen some guys with HUGE BTAs, and i really want mine to be a show piece so he must grow as big as he will allow :)

for reference here is a pic :)

Maybe i will post pictures of the nennie from the same angle after say a month, two months etc for interest sake while i'm at it :) On a non-related question, is there sub species of GBTAs? For example mine has purple tips on the green, is there a specific group for it or is it just a colour variation? Any for interests sake again, have you seen other variations of GBTA?
March 2010 Meeting

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 11:08am CST by Mekaeel

Hi members!

Our next get together will be on the 25/03/2010 at the UKZN Dive Club, 18:30 for 19:00.
Hope to see all you guys there. :)

Mekaeel
Hi to all

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 10:04am CST by Stevie

Hi guys

for those of you who went army, I'm a roof with this in other words new and stupid and impatient:)
I bought a Boyu tank about 3 months ago and I thought it was going good till I introduced a cow fish to it that only lasted two days, I wanted to cry and kill my local supplier, after cycling my tank for 8 weeks i introduced a clown and he seemed happy ever since, bought him a mate and a cow over the weekend together with a nenny for them to play.
Again I only found out this morning the nenny needs to be fed, tell me everything I need to know please, exept that I need a bigger tank that I figured out the first week.
Stefan
sea cucumber

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 8:54am CST by regis

Does anybody know were I can get a small reef safe sea cucumber?