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Sump needed - urgent!

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 7:24am CDT by rakabos

Hi guys

My sump has a leak and i need to replace it urgently. 3ft
Urgent help needed Leak - arghhh

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 6:15am CDT by rakabos

Got up this morning and the temp in the main tank was 21C

So i had a look and the return chamber of the sump was almost empty, thus no warm water going to the top, oh and the damn floor was wet. So i think the sump has a leak as i couldn't see anything wet except on the floor at the sump, so possibly a crack in the base of it?

Best way to go about fixing it?
best coral for shallowish 210 liter cube

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 12:23am CDT by Johan van Aardt

hi guys

so looking at my one tank ive been slacking on finishing i was thinking, what would be the best corals for this tank?

it is 700long * 600wide * 500 high

first i wanted to go full sps with some LPS on the sand but ive been a bit slack in the desighn of how to do the hectic filtration for a full blown sps tank running ULNS so looking at it today i was thinking of doing the full tank LPS instead with a few plating montis.

so i would like all you guys imput.

BTW softies are out of the question because they are for my other tank.

i would also like to explain this first.....

I love the sps look but i worked out the cost of the setup, filtration, flow etc and figured it will be just too much money especially for someone like me that just started working.

I was hoping going LPS will allow me to save somewhat on the setup and give me a bit more freedom to lack on husbandry when i dont have time.
What substrate :-?

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 10:38pm CDT by ZaxXx

Crushed coral or play sand???
Hmmmmmmmm :please: :001_unsure:
The complete illustrated breeder's guide to marine aquarium fishes

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 10:28pm CDT by mandarinman

i have a new copy of this book by matthew l wittenrich for sale for R400. Mating, spawning and rearing methods for over 90 species
Various corals for sale: East Rand - Brakpan

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 5:28pm CDT by Jaco Schoeman

Various corals for saleCommon Names:
Zoanthids, Finger Leather and Green Leather Coral
Scientific Names:
-
Size of coral
Small to medium
How long have you had the corals?
4months +
Shipping or Collection only:
Shipping only on buyers account
Your location.
East Rand - Brakpan
Price:
See below:
Photo's:
Horizons Zoanthids @ R100

Finger Leather (two trees on one rock) @ R100

Green Leather coral frag (not attached) R100

Notes:
First with the money gets the coral in the tank... LOL!!!;)
Upgrading to bigger tank

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 3:56pm CDT by Landu

So...

I've had my tank for about 7months now 100cm x 40cm x 40cm.
I goy it with built-on sump at the back which is only 10cm wide...could fit anything exept cotton, bio balls and normal filter media.
Everything is running like clock work but i want more fish and more everything,lol.

I currently have:
a Sailfin Tang
3 x Percula Clowns
1 x Yellow tail Damsel
1 x Blue Damsel
(1 x African clown who is livving in breeding tank, coz other clowns want to murder it)
1 x Turbo snail
1 x Big Pink tip anemone

Would like extra:
1 x Regal tang
1 x Foxface Rabbitfish
2 x Gobies
5 x Hermits
1 x Cleaner Shrimp

So i just finished biulding my under tank sump (70 x 30 x 30)cm and got a second hand 1.2m x 60cm x 45cm tank i want to move everything over too...

I need advise on the following:
Currenly have only crushed coral as substrate, but would like to have sand (got it from guy who brought back like 20kg from his last Beach Holiday).
Should i mix the crushed coral and the sand or just stick to one?

Should i attempt to have DSB in Display tank aswell?
17" Samsung SyncMater 793s Monitor

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 3:43pm CDT by chas84

Monitor for sale, very good condition and in working order. Offers in the region of R450 will be considered. Buyer to arrange own shipping, collection from my house in Centurion welcome. Or to swop for something for my Nano (fish/sps/softies?)?
Oceans the movie

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 3:23pm CDT by flamming angel

Check this out :

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sump needed

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 3:17pm CDT by flamming angel

hey guys

Looking for a sump for a 600l cube.

Let me know if you have one that you willing to sell.

Thanks:wave2:
Boyu TL450 for sale for sale: Sydenham, Johannesburg

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 3:12pm CDT by AntS

Hardware for saleThread title:
Boyu TL450 for sale
Location:
Sydenham, Johannesburg
Shipping or Collection only:
Collection
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:
Unfortunately I've been unable to keep up with maintaining my tank, so I'm looking to sell it on to a better home. I've already given away or sold off the livestock, coral, live rock etc, so this is the tank + all hardware only.

Includes all original components:
- Tank
- Pump
- Filter material
- Skimmer
- UV filter
- Fluorescent daylight & LED Moonlight
Boyu stand with cupboard is also included.

The system is only 6 months old and in good working condition.

Asking price is R2500-00 all inc.
Notes:
MODS PLEASE DO NOT DELETE - MY CAMERA IS ON THE FRITZ AND I WILL UPLOAD PHOTOS ASAP.
Pistol Shrimp give away

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 12:48pm CDT by Dikdaan

Hi all

I have 2 pistol shrimps that i took out of some LR over the weekend. Does anyone want them? I would like to get rid of them by the weekend...

PM me
August winners

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 11:51am CDT by viper357

Congratulations to the following members in winning the August photo competition, as voted by the members:

The winning photo, from gaboon

2nd place goes to Dean76

3rd place goes to Hannesco

Congratulations to all 3 of you, and a big thank you to everyone that submitted their photo's. :)

We will be in contact with you shortly to arrange your Omega One and/or Microbelift prizes compliments of Peckoltia Enterprises
2nd Hand Tank already established

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 11:26am CDT by jaybo32

Hello all

first time poster

I have been given the oppurtunity to purchase a 2nd hand setup from my uncle

he has a decent sized tank, with a protein skimmer, external filter, 2 blowers on the glass and loads of live rock. a few fish, 2 clowns and a shrimp thing and a toadstool thing.

I have never had a marine setup before and come to you guys for help and advice.

He has a base of coral, which is a bit ugly to be honest, I would much prefer sand.

is this a big job to chage the base from crushed coral to sand?

also, the live rock is a bit green in places, should this be left or cleaned somehow?

I may take some pics and show you if i can round to his house.

He said its easy to move, just empty the water level to about 25% and take out the live rock and wrap in paper. we would also be draining the water and refilling it.

is this ok?
Interesting note on natural lighting

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 11:15am CDT by Bob the (reef)builder

I have been wanting to clean the skylight over my tank for a while now as I know it is affected by dust, and no rain for four months or so. Also the light in my tank at midday is a little yellower than before.

I cleaned it and at midday say a huge difference in the whiteness of the light, much whiter and crisper.

I did a test on another sky light that I could do a proper comparitive test on.

Before cleaning par level 870.
After 1490

71% increase in light.

Corals are going to love me once they get over the shock.:)

Remember to clean your lights, it's far more important than you think. Don't waste your electricity and bulbs.
Ravi's new 4ft FOWLR

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 10:47am CDT by ravi

hi all. thought i would start my own thread about my tank. its a 1200 * 500 * 500 tank made with 10mm glass. got a 3 sectioned sump with dsb in the middle. have a no name skimmer and a 3800l/h return pump. tank was cycling for about two months now. all readings are normal. added my cleaup crew two weeks ago. added two false percs on saturday. will post pics shortly.
Tank,stand,sump and SEIOS for sale for sale: Norwood, JHB

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 10:33am CDT by poiromaniax

Hardware for saleThread title:
Tank,stand,sump and SEIOS for sale
Location:
Norwood, JHB
Shipping or Collection only:
Collection only
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

SEIOS - Havent been cleaned in vinegar yet, just a good scrubbing with a toothbrush

Sump

Notes:
Hey guys,

I have my old tank up for sale. The price includes:

Tank - 1200X450X470
Stand (620 high)
Sump - 810X440X380
1 X SEIO M620
1 X SEIO Prop 530

(Ill also throw in my old DSB light and possibly some odds and ends)

Asking R1200. (not selling seperately)

T's & C's

1) Please follow forum rules.
2) No placing dibs and then letting the really interested buyers and me (the seller) wait while you check finances or check with significant others!
where to get.. marine ply in EL

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 10:19am CDT by Slummies

Hey guys, as the title states. im looking for a small piece of 1.2m x 50cm. as thin as possible for my lights:)

shot!
Sharks are not mindless eating machines

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 9:24am CDT by FransSny

Found this in the paper today. quite interesting

http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_i...34C330108#more
advancedaquarist

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 9:16am CDT by Ash

Don't know if most of you have seen this but its a good read. Also some other interesting articles too.

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