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Posted: May 25th, 2010, 10:59pm CDT by Evo R

Hi mods:

I was wondering why dont you guys create a fixed list of sorts so that everyone who is a member of this forum can log their detials eg. everyone from cpt together jhb ect.

Reason:

Say that my tank should burst now(touch wood)...... i dont know of any members near me(MosselBay) that could keep my LS incase of an emergance.

Also what clubs are where ect.

And maybe a section with all the guru details?eg. your nennie is sick,ask Brenda.
You want to know something about a tank design,ask Leslie.

This is just a thought!

And if you do decide to do this,maybe only make it availible for registered members for privacy perposes.
Old Junk Equipment throw away stuff

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 9:12pm CDT by vatso

Hi peeps

can we get a collection going of marine stuff we going to throw out & then bring that stuff to the reef meetings once a month & or when people on the site needs some help "free stuff" we can give it to them?

Maybe a sponsor could keep this stuff or a reefer? like the JHB MASA chairman?

what you think peeps?
My 1.2

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 8:36pm CDT by deadmeat2016

finally took the time to learn how to re size pics
Hi New Member no tank yet

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 8:16pm CDT by Tidy

Hi Guy

Just setup my 28000l Koi pond.

so now was think about getting a marine tank too.
CO2

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 5:55pm CDT by deadmeat2016

I live in gordons bay and i am looking for CO2 for my calcium reactor but i cant find a place where they can fill my cylinder. Where do you guys get your CO2 from??
good enough filtration?

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 5:55pm CDT by Stavros

OK i have a 15gallon reef tank

I have 15 pounds of live rock + 4 cm of like sand

MY filtration at the moment is 2 big sponges ( 15)cm then bio balls ( Not sure what goes onto of that ill cheack) then another sponge, water is then pumped back into the system...
To me this is a useless filtration system for a reef tank!

My new idea

My filtration system is divided into 3 sections. The first section is where the sponges are.
Ok i whant a filtration media box... It is divided into 4 -3 parts seperated by a layer of glass with holes in.

OK in pannel one ill have in the first media chamber, filter floss then ill have stuff like carbon then ill have purigen in one compartment then bio balls in the next.

Next tank chamber ill have quiet a bit of bioballs then one top of that ill have something like posban. Then i see that i have about 25 cm of space so i was thinking of doing a little refuge :thumbup: with an under water light! There illl grow algea to export nitrate.
the reason why is that the next chamber is where the pump is and all the little pods will be transported into the aquarium without going through a filtration system

I wont use a skimmer as i feel that all this filtration + water changes will be sufficient enough. SO a skimmer will be a wast of money.

PLEASE comment on my future stoking plans!!

5 dwarf hermits
3 snails
1 cleaner shrimp
2 clown fish
1 goby pistol shrimp pair

CORALS

mushrooms
brain corals
the hardy shit:razz:

SO what do u THink????:1:
150w Metal Halide with electronic ballast

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 4:45pm CDT by ted.vanh

Hi Guys,

can someone please help me. I bought a metal halide unit with 2 x 150w bulbs. I replaced the magnetic ballast with an electronic ballast. Since doing so I have a small problem in that evryday when the MH's come on both bulbs light up and after about 3 hours the one bulb goes off not to come on again until the next day when the whole cycle starts again.
Could this be because one of the bulbs might be?? a 250w bulb or is there some other problem that needs addressing?

Please help
Wrasse ID Please...

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 3:48pm CDT by llewellyn

Please can someone tell me what type of Wrasse is this? (sorry about the picture quality taken by cellphone)
Fish ID please

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 3:29pm CDT by danimal

Caught these on the weekend - thought the first one was an anthias of some sort, but not entirely sure. Can't find him in any of my books. In any case he is eating nicely and has settled in well.

The cleaner wrasse (??) im not sure if he is a true cleaner or a false cleaner. Please can someone confirm, thanks!
Jager/Eheim

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 1:22pm CDT by poiromaniax

Hi guys,

Do you stock Jager Eheim heaters?

If so, what is the price for a 300W?

Thanks
Carpet Anemone for sale: Jhb North

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 1:04pm CDT by gMAN

All other livestockCommon Name:
Carpet Anemone
Scientific Name:
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Size
25-28cm
How long have you had it?
+-4 Months
Shipping or Collection only:
Willing to deliver in & around JHB
Your location.
Jhb North
Price:
Swop for BTA
Photo's:
Hey guys, I currently have this Carpet nennie in my system, have no problems with it,eats regularly, sticky as hell, just think my setup may be a bit on the small side for it. I bought it for R550.00 but really would like to swop for a BTA, any sponsors out there willing to swop??
Notes:
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Hi guys

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 11:05am CDT by reef crazy

Hi guys
Im reef crazy, i own a small but rather cool (so i like to think) 5ft marine tank.
Been keeping marines for about 5 years now and joined the forum with the hopes of expanding my knowledge from all the people on here. will post pics of my tank as soon as i figure out how.
Thanks guys
150W Metal Halide?

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 10:34am CDT by SaltyReef

Hi All,

Question:
I have a 4 Foot Tank with a Wooden Cabinet top and need to upgrade the lighting by adding a Metal Halide 150W Light.

What Kelvin Rating should i go for and where could I get the Globe and Fitting for a good price?
Fiji Chromis (blue & Green Chromis) for sale: Cape Town

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 10:24am CDT by clown

Fish for saleCommon Name:
Fiji Chromis (blue & Green Chromis)
Scientific Name:
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Size of fish
3.50 cm - 4.00 cm
How long have you had the fish?
1 year
Is the fish eating?
eating like a pig
Shipping or Collection only:
collection only
Your location.
Cape Town
Price:
R80 / swap
Photo's:
Hi All,

I have this stunning fish a year a go when it was 1.50cm big and it did grow big.
It was staying on it's own after he chassed the others of his kind around.
He was happy by him self. He loves his flakes ,mix foods,veggies, what ever he gets he eats.

The reason I have to let my baby go is due to the Midas blenny in the tank that is bigger them him and now the Fiji chromis is hiding more then any thing ells due to him being alone. I want to make the fish happy.

I would like to swap the fish before I sell it. I would like to swap it for a bangai or any small reef safe fish.
If not then I will sell it as above price.
Help me make him happy.

pic below.

Notes:
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Urgent help needed Powder Brown not eating

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 10:19am CDT by vatso

Hi there

I have had my powder brown for a month now.

when I got him I put him in the DT & he was eating but got white spot so I put him in my QT for 3 weeks was eating & happy. I put him back in the DT & he was chased by my sailfin & fox face they are all the same size & after 2 days stopped eating so I put him back in the QT tank but he is still not eating?

I have put in every type of frozen & dried food, Red & Green Norri with & with out Garlic but he is just not eating!

I have tried running the QT with lights off but still nothing.
South Coast KZN needs a club?

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 9:34am CDT by brentv

Hi peeps,
I know about 10- 15 guys down onthe South Coast of KZN that are interested in attending a club. only hassle is the nearest one is in Durban, 130km away, and the meetings only start at 7. so no one this side can make them!:(
My question is how many of you guys out there live in this area (scottsburgh to port edward) that would like to start a marine aquarium based club???
I would have about 5-10 members that haven't joined MASA yet!:thumbup:
Aquamedic Aquasunlight MH + T5 Pendant for sale: JHB

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 9:15am CDT by Ridwaan

Hardware for saleThread title:
Aquamedic Aquasunlight MH + T5 Pendant
Location:
JHB
Shipping or Collection only:
Shipping at buyers expense
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:
I have an AquaMedic 2 X 250w and 4 X 54w T5 pendant for sale..

Its the Aquamedic AquaSunlight in excellent condition..Black in colour..
Will include 2 new Reeftek MH bulbs.The unit also has bulbs inside it.Bulbs are around 8 months old..T5s are new though...
Notes:
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