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Hammers dying

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 7:19am CDT by Phyrannus

While other corals are doing good, all my 4 hammer is dying in a week..What is happening to my tank?
Here's my water param.
Nitrate- 0ppm
Phosphate- 3-5 ppm
Calcium- 420ppm
KH- 6kdh
Ph- 8.2
SG- 1.025
Temp- 29(ooow it's hot)..:(
how important is skimmer in FOWLR tank

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 11:10pm CDT by toppdogg

Hey guys just a quick question
i am thinking of starting a FOWLR tank and wanted to know if skimmer is required ?
will be predetor tank (triggers,lionfish ect )
Great Service!!

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 10:27pm CDT by Slagter

I just thought I'd say thanks to Marco for the awesome service and the super products he has!

I ordered the Reefmaster plus from Marco a couple of days before he ran his special. I Asked him about the special and he sent me the extra goodies at no extra cost! I also included a little TDS meter in there as well.

But once again, thanks for the awesome service Marco. I'll refer everyone to you!!

The Waterboy now has another dedicated loyal customer! :thumbup:

Sean
Urgent help needed Naso Tang

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 9:08pm CDT by JDgr8

Hi All

Please help URGENTLY with advice for my Naso

He's been in my tank for +- 6 months. We were away for Easter and the regular baby sitter took care of the fish. We noticed last night that he wasn't as "energetic" as usual and hardly ate.ormally quite keen on mussels and pellets, however, last night, showed no interest in either! We checked all water params, they were fine. Missus took water sample to LFS today to test, same result.

All other inmates are acting and feeding like normal. Last water change done on Thursday last week (10%).

He looks like he's chewing on something (never noticed this before) and my missus just called to say it looks like his tummy area is thinner than usual (looks like he sucked in his tummy) - hope that makes sense.

Urgent advice will be appreciated!
Is this possible

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 8:36pm CDT by manta

I need to some input please. I have recently (27/03/2010) started up a new DSB and refugium.

See thread [www.marineaquariumsa.com]

I have used sea sand for DSB and refugium and have added a bacteria culture. Tested water yesterday for the first time and got the following results.

Added about 5kg of live rock from an established tank and filled up with NSW from aquarium.

Test kit used is a Sera bought over the weekend.

Nitrites = 0
Nitrates = 0
Ammonia = 0
Specific gravity 1.025

Took a sample of water to LFS yesterday to confirm and they confirmed my reading.

Is it possible for the cycle to have completed in such a short time? If it will be great or should I wait for the spike to come still?
will this fish's behaviour change?

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 6:48pm CDT by frankie fish

I am having the following situation. I can get a large lipstick tang 4 free,but it's very aggresive in the current tank ( 4ft). I'm having a 1.8m tank,lots of swimming space and place 4 hiding. The fish in my tank currently is a regal tang,(large), indian sailfin tank(med), african clown(large),pygmy angels(bicolour& coral beauty),cardinals and a lionfish(med). Will the fish's behaviour change if i take it,or will it also kill/attack my fish?
Correct glass thickness please

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 5:21pm CDT by bennie.snyman

Hi there to everyone.

I am new to this site and would appreciate some advice please. I am building a tank of which two sides will form part of my house structure and the remaining will be glass.

It will be L = 1.5 m
W = 1.5 m
H = 2.1 m

I am really stuck as I am not sure on the correct thickness due to the extreme pressure on the glass. I received various differant opinions but would appreciate advice from you guys.

Kindest regards

Bennie
How Long does it take for coroline to grow

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 4:35pm CDT by robertkukla

i have a simple question , how long onn average does it take coroline to start growing in your tank , i have a 4ft tank with a fair amount of live rock with coroline on it
Starting a Tank

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 4:25pm CDT by Anthony

Hi Hennie,

I want to start up a Marine Tank. Where is the best place to go to get the right equipment?(I live in Mossel Bay) Is it better to start up with a cold water tank and then later convert to a Tropical Tank? Is it better to use normal sea water or better to make salt water?

I don't want to start off wrong and buy a whole lot of equipment that I won't need or that I have to upgrade too soon.

I am thinking of a Tank about 1000mm x 500mm x 600mm high.

Please help,

Thanks,

Anthony
Fans on sump or tank

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 3:15pm CDT by Ross

Hey guys

My tank is getting warm with the MHs on.
I have some fans blowing onto the sump but would it be better to put them directly above the tank surface?

My tank is rimless so it will spoil the look.

A chiller at this time is out of the question.

Oh the room is airconditioned.

Ta,

Ross
T5 Reflectors

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 3:11pm CDT by viper357

Hi Guys

Do you sell your T5 gullwing reflectors separately, anywhere in the UK or Europe?
Plumbing Thread?

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 3:10pm CDT by Croaky

Can somebody please let me know where I can find a good plumbing thread with lots of pictures that a n00b can learn the basic fundamentals and principles of marine aquarium plumbing from?
RO Unit

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 2:13pm CDT by Jacojs

Hey peepz!!

Kay so I thought starting with a RO unit would be the best as it will give me a limitless supply of RO water for the tank :thumbup:

Started to think about getting a system for home use and sommer can then use it for the tank as well......bonus.

THEN I read somewher that it has to be a marine grade RO unit!! How the hell am I going to run this past the wife? Oh honey I was thinking we should install a water purifier so I can use the water for my tank, but the water can only be used............for the tank (insert facepalm from wife here)

Or will the water just be cleaner than with a "normal" RO unit and still be useable by us hoomans??

Jaco.
This weeks shipment 2010-04-06

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 2:02pm CDT by Moolis

Sri-Lanka
powder blue
Nigricans sergeon
clown
valentini
eibli
multispinis
redtail goby
green bird wrasse
heniochus small
heniochus medium
cleaner wrasse
naso med
naso large
blue ring small
blue ring med-large
adult small imperator
anemone crab
Andreas's New 1.5*0.7*0.8 Tank

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 1:27pm CDT by Andreas

So the 1.8m tank has seen the last of me:p

Decided to go the wider route so a new 1.5*0.7(H)*0.8(W) will now be keeping me busy;)

Built the frame yesterday but I'm not sure about the structural strength of 38mm square tubing(Wall thickness 2mm):whistling:.

Here is pic of the stand I built yesterday.
Zeolite filtration

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 12:39pm CDT by Kevin

What is Zeolite filtration and can it be used in a nano tank?
Almost ready to start up!

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 12:24pm CDT by Creep

Hi guys, Ok I can finally start up my tank this coming weekend afer nearly a year Im just waiting for my sump.

I want to give this a try. Dont know if "try" is a good choice of word after all the money I spent on this so far.

After I bought the tank and all the stuff and doing my research it all sound so complicated- the lights, flow rates, size of dsb, cooling, compatibility of the inhabitants, different opinions and and and... Think I will find some clarity once I start up. Hope i dont kill someting.

My tank is going to be dark for the maturation period. I heard that it matures faster.

Any good books for more research before I start up?
Frag / cora/ colonies

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 12:17pm CDT by Jaco Schoeman

Hi guys

Is there a rule of thumb wrt when a frag is a frag and when a frag is a colony / parent?

For example: Zoanthids - if I were to sell a piece of LR with 10 polyps on it, is that a colony or a frag?

Another example: Kenya Tree - if it is 10cm tall, is that a frag or a "coral."

Or a Monti - a piece the size of a R5 coin : frag / not?

Do you get what I mean? Can you guys post what you see as frags on different types of coral species please?;)
Nano sized skimmers?

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 12:11pm CDT by Jaco Schoeman

Hi guys

What skimmer can I get for a small 50-60litre system? I only have a few softies in it and my mantis shrimp.

Tank dimensions are 2x 2foot standard tank, and I already have a DSB installed.
Constructing reflectors please advise

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 11:49am CDT by Trev

Hey O's I am wanting to build some reflectors for one of my tanks and I am looking for ideas on whats the best material to use. I have used polished alum before on one of the other tanks but would like to use something else as I dont think I can get the alu shape again.

Thanks
Trev
is this worth it?

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 11:09am CDT by Tremayn

Hi guys, I saw this guy selling a marine tank but Im new to the marine world and read that a 4ft tank with a 3ft sump is a really nice beginner set up. Recently my mate told me this guy was selling a tank. I want to know if its worth it, as the sump does look small. Please give me some advice :wave2: ...This is what he said and I'll load some pics. he wants R3500

AQUA H2O 3foot marine tank, in dark wood cabinate with plastic hood,
tank has bent corners (no joints in front)
overflow with inclosed sump so moisture is kept away from wooden cabinet. the tank is in very good condition and the sump is brand new. excludes plumbing and
accessories.
ID of this growth ?

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 11:00am CDT by neo

Anyone able to ID this,
spotted it when I added lights,
it's just bigger than 5mm I'd say, there's another on the same rock but smaller.
Newbie

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 10:09am CDT by jumboswart

Hi just a hello from a newbie in Johannesburg
My sons jbj 24g

My aqau h2o
Looking to get a nennie

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 9:25am CDT by Trev

Hey guys I have decieded its time to look for a nennie to enhance my tank but I would like some ideas from the public. My current lighting is 6 tubes 4 white and 2 blue I have the space to add another two if needed. The tank is 700 deep and all the other corals are halfway up/down the depth was thinking of creating another ledge for the nennie but hey he might not aprove anyways. I was thinking of a bubble tip. what do you guys recon? Also would anyone know were I can get one or if you may have one thats up for grabs.

Trev