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Marine Aquariums of South Africa
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Grunter
Posted: December 9th, 2010, 7:51am CST by Tremayn
Hey people, yesterday we had a nice looking grunter (dead lol) at the shop. In the pic you cant see properly but it has green and blue on the body and red and orange on the dorsal fin. This was around 35cm long. Does anyone have this in their tanks or have experience keeping these? Guys at the coast. Just curious as you dont see these in peoples tanks :)
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Tunzes Stick-in-a-Box
Posted: December 9th, 2010, 7:42am CST by MistaOrange
Could any of the sponsors tel me if they have or can get this Tunzes Stick-in-a-Box please?
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RSS Reef climate lab opens in Australia
Posted: December 9th, 2010, 12:41am CST by MASA Admin
The first coral reef climate lab was recently opened near Australia’s Great Barrier Reef to study the effects of different variables from climate change on corals in a controlled setting. The state-of-the-art lab will run controlled experiments to see how mini-coral reefs will react to acidification and warming similar to what’s predicted over the next 50 to 100 years by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
The reef climate lab features 72 aquariums and 12 miniature coral reefs that allow researches to raise and lower both the temperature and carbon dioxide (CO2) levels and gauge the responses against the real-time conditions in the nearby Wistari channel near Brisbane, Australia. The lab was developed and built at the University of Queensland’s Heron Island Research Station as a part of the Climate Change Mesocosm (CCM) project.
“While similar to the Free Ocean Carbon Enrichment (FOCE) project, recently featured in Sir David Attenborough’s documentary ‘Death of the Oceans,’ the CCM differs in that it regulates the temperature, in addition to the acidification levels above and below the current ambient conditions of water on the reef,” said Sophie Dove, who leads the lab, in a statement.
Using four nearly 2,000-gallon airtight sumps, the research team can fine-tune the temperature and CO2 levels the coral mini-reefs are exposed to. Interestingly the research team will also be experimenting with the effects of four ocean conditions: A preindustrial ocean state, the current or control ocean conditions, higher CO2 and higher temperatures, and extremely high CO2 and extremely high temperatures.
An interesting observation resulted from the FOCE project, where corals exposed to the higher CO2 levels during an eight-month period appeared different and grew slower with different types of algae growing on them.
“We expect to see similar results from the CCM experiments where reefal organisms respond to the dual influences of acidification and temperature,” said David Kline, co-leader of the project.
[via Our Amazing Planet]
All images courtesy of and property of David Kline
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A few questions
Posted: December 9th, 2010, 11:26pm CST by 2time
Hi again guys
1st. I was told to use acetone to clean the excess silicone and marks from my tank, what I would like to know is can I give my whole tank a rub down with it or should I avoid the siliconed areas? And should I dilute it or use it as is?
2nd. I need help on the plumping. Could someone please tell me what all I will need for the plumbing and what the layout should look like. Pics would also help a lot.
Below is a pic done in paint, yes paint, I'm not too clued up on sketch up so please don't hang me for using paint.:whistling:
As you can see the sump is not directly bellow the DT because of there are partitions in the stand.
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RSS Hands on with ATB HQ Bio Pellets
Posted: December 9th, 2010, 10:21pm CST by MASA Admin
We were able to get a hold of a pouch of the new ATB HQ Bio Pellets and get up close and personal. Right off the bat we noticed the ATB Bio Pellets are using a cylindrical pellet format instead of the round “pearl” look other have on the market. The ATB bio pellets are very similar in shape and texture as the Warner Marine EcoBAK pellets we wrote about earlier. Will these perform as well as the others in the market? Its too early to tell as the entire bio pellet *industry is still pretty young. But with the reputation of the ATB brand on the line, I can’t see the company bringing any product to market they feel will not perform at a top level. The ATB HQ Bio Pellets run around $39.99 for 500ml and $59.99 for 1000ml. Another product closeup shot after the break.
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Urgent help needed Green Monti CAps Browning out...
Posted: December 9th, 2010, 10:02pm CST by Landu
For the last week my monti cap colony has been fading to a brownish white..all of them...my fish and other corals including 2 shrimps are looking better than ever....
What could it be?
All parameters are good exept Nitrites and phosphates, but been struggling to get it down, also found 4 aptaisia!!!!
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RSS Apolemichthys kingi, the tiger angelfish
Posted: December 9th, 2010, 9:00pm CST by MASA Admin
Blam! We bet you didn’t expect us to broadside you with a fresh new picture of the impossibly rare tiger angelfish, did ya? Apolemichthys kingi is a South African endemic angelfish and this studly tiger is still in that country where he legally belongs. this photo was taken a few days after being introduced into his new South African aquarium home so it’ll be a while still before it is completely adapted and conditioned for captive living, or ready for photo and video primetime. We know that Frank Baensch hasn’t worked much with Apolemichthys species save for the bandit angelfish, but the tiger angelfish is one we’d vote to the top of the Reef Culture Technologies breeding list.
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RSS Tunze Silence Electronic 1073.050 is controllable and affordable
Posted: December 9th, 2010, 7:10pm CST by MASA Admin
The Tunze Silence Electronic is a variable speed centrifugal pump from Tunze which has a lot going for it. The electronic motor of the Tunze Silence Electronic is extremely efficient and very quiet. This electronic Tunze Silence pump can be adjusted from about 200 gph to 476 gph with the small adjustment dial found on the cables, and it can also interface with many popular controllers for full control of this centrifugal pump. We are currently using a sample of the Tunze Silence Electronic for varyting flowrate through a 60 gallon display tank but we’ve also heard ideas about using the 1073.050 to dynamically feed a recirculating skimmer and to periodically splash an algae turf scruber. This set of high-performance features would normally cost an arm and a leg but oddly enough, this is one German made and versatile pump which carries the affordable price tag of just a tad over $200. A small handful of Tunze Silence Electronic 1073.050 will become available in December, with more widespread availability to follow in the new year.
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Looking for Macro Algea for my DSB (CPT)
Posted: December 9th, 2010, 6:25pm CST by lcornelius
Hi guys,
I'm based in Durbanville CPT.
I'm looking for some macro algea for my DSB (Chaeto etc).
Willing to collect and pay big bags of cash :P -
Coral Suggestion needed
Posted: December 9th, 2010, 5:38pm CST by Slummies
hey guys
i have a high flow area very high up in my tank. no lps will be able to handle it and i hate SPS cos they go brown... so i am looking for a coral that can handle high flow and lotsa light..
I have alread xenia and star polyps - what else is out there that can cover my bald spot? -
Cannister filter and 1m T8 light Wanted Cape Town only
Posted: December 9th, 2010, 4:38pm CST by MerlinT
Hey Guys.I am helping out a friend and am looking for a second hand external cannister filter and T8 light fixture in googd working condition.Also any other equipment to start a Tropial Fresh Water tank. If any one has anything they not want to get rid of, please pm me price and details as I am not always active on this forum.
Thanks
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Anyone know of a good dietitian...
Posted: December 9th, 2010, 3:01pm CST by Slummies
... cos i have a fatty on my hands:)
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Fresh(and final) New Tank
Posted: December 9th, 2010, 2:56pm CST by Norman_the_fish
Hi All,
Firstly thnx for a great forum, the advise and good vibe amongst members is fantastic motivator. I recently moved into my house and obviously planned to do a tank.. i am aiming at quite an alternate looking tank and have already done most of the calcs to see if its even possible.. :P apparently it is. I have had marines for awhile and up until June this year had a awesome tank runnin in my office.. had a slite fender bender(..rolled bout 7 times..) and this keep me from my tank which then crashed and my office and all the offices nearby stank like the alley at the back of a fish n' chips store..
so after packin up everything I decided to..unpack and here we are. I've set up an interim tank in my garage to get things going.. curing some LR I previously had put in some LR from different stores around CPT.. I am hoping to have this cube has a phase in my setup, will await further advise from the forum. pics below are my fender bender and current stage of new tank development.
I will be asking alot of questions going forward.. be kind :razz: -
Stunning stock
Posted: December 9th, 2010, 2:25pm CST by calvin@exotics
Hello all:wave2:
here are a few photos of stock currently in our shop.
please feel free to drop us a call or pm for any further info
STUNNING CARPET
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Ocean Motion 4 way for sale: East London
Posted: December 9th, 2010, 1:20pm CST by leslie hempel
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Ocean Motion 4 way
Shipping or Collection only:East London
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Shipping at buyers expense
Notes:i have one of these for sale
asking R3000
never used it was going to be for my new build but plans have changed
awsome for a CLS system
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DNW250 skimmer for sale: East London
Posted: December 9th, 2010, 1:07pm CST by leslie hempel
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:DNW250 skimmer
Shipping or Collection only:East London
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Shipping at buyers expense
Notes:Guys i still have this skimmer so if anyone is interested let me know
R4500 Neg or REASONABLE cash offer will be considred.-
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Aquamedic 1000 cal reactor for sale for sale: East London
Posted: December 9th, 2010, 1:03pm CST by leslie hempel
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Aquamedic 1000 cal reactor for sale
Shipping or Collection only:East London
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:ship at buyers expense
Notes:i have purchased a Skimz cal reactor and no longer need this one
I have never used the unit and it is still brand new.
the media has been removed
R2500 price neg and REASONABLE offers will be considered.never used owned for 4 years and is only the reactor body with built in circulation pump.
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Stunning Marines
Posted: December 9th, 2010, 11:09am CST by Naiema
To let you know about our new Bali Shipment with a large variety fish ie... Regal tangs, Sailfins, Lipsticks,Foxface, fire gobies, 6 lines, Clowns, Banggais, Buttflies, Navarchus, Blue face, selaris blennies, Damsels & more. Stunning Corals landing later today. Please call us on 0217122534/0826368990 for prices and more details. -
New Tank
Posted: December 9th, 2010, 11:06am CST by king squish
Hey all, so iv'e managed to get myself a 5 foot tank with cabinet and sump, witch i will be collecting next weekend saturday and hopefully will be running by end of december.
It will start of as a fish only tank but as i upgrade lighting and so on i will start adding some coral.
Pics will follow shortly.
:yeahdude:
Would like to know if anyone as come across a Fu Manchu lion fish recently, really think it's a stunning fish and want one. -
Weird green worm thing???
Posted: December 9th, 2010, 10:55am CST by Nova
I found this fella living in my rock comes out quite far at night and seems to have the hairs only on the front and not the rest of the body....
What is it??
The aptasia in the pic has its days numbered....
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Various Livestock for sale for sale: Roodepoort
Posted: December 9th, 2010, 10:52am CST by neil.h
All other livestockCommon Name:
Scientific Name:Various Livestock for sale
Size-
How long have you had it?Various
Shipping or Collection only:9 months
Your location.Collection ONLY!
Price:Roodepoort
Photo's:-
Notes:Pics are about 2 months old, will post new ones when the lights come on
Female Blue Throat Trigger 250 - SOLD
Pair of Scissortail Dartfish 100 for the pair
1 Peppermint Shrimp 50
2 Turbo Snails 50 each
5 Yellow Green Hermits 20 each
Green with Blue centre Zoas 500
Pincushion about the size of my hand 350
Palythoa colony 100
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current electricity price
Posted: December 9th, 2010, 9:30am CST by leslie hempel
im looking at pump comparisons and the current need a kw rate, im doff with gogle can anoone help? -
7year old Live (Dead) Rock???
Posted: December 9th, 2010, 8:17am CST by wade jooste
Hi
Just starting a new reef tank 1500*750*750 after being out the game for 7years.I still have about 10KG of live rock (now dead) that I stored outside....can i mix this with the new live rock or will it leach contaminants .....Plan to soak it in RO water.
I used to have a 300 L tank but gave up 7 years ago .Just got bitten by the bug again and decided to do it properly this time around.
Tank size 1500*750*750
Sump 1100*600*450
Refugium 300*600*400
Tank centre overflow ( all round viewing)
Return pump 10000 L (closed loop)
2 Seio Props 6000 L
2 Seio M1100 4400 L
2 Metal halide 250 W 20000K
2 Actinic T5
2 10000K daylight T5
Protien Skimmer Aqua Excel rated 1500 L -
The Story of Stuff (Green Evening)
Posted: December 9th, 2010, 8:12am CST by Steve Warren
The Story of Stuff evening at BayworldThe fifth in a series of events entitled The World in the Bay will take place on Friday, 10 December 2010 at Bayworld and will focus on Going Green.
A highlight of the programme will be a 20 minute video The Story of Stuff which illustrates where stuff comes from and what happens to it when we discard it. There will be short presentations on recycling, biodegradable food products and sea life in trouble.
The winners of the schools recycling competition which was organized by The Waste Trade Company will be announced. Competition entries will be displayed during the Green Event, The learner with the winning entry will receive a voucher to be Trainer for a Day at the Oceanarium, and runners-up will each receive a Friends of Bayworld voucher.
The rest of the evening will be open, allowing visitors to view the exhibitions, purchase refreshments (in biodegradable or recyclable containers), and mingle with fellow growing green minds. Various exhibitors will display aspects of mankinds impact on the environment, and environmentally friendly practices such as worm farming and organic gardening.
Exhibitors taking part in the evening include the Nelson Mandela Bay Transition Network, Green Home, The Waste Trade Company, Waste Exchange System, Urban Harvest Edible Gardens, and many more. If your company/organisation is interested in exhibiting, please contact Michelle du Toit at mdutoit@bayworld.co.za.
The event will take place in the Marine Hall of the PE Museum at Bayworld at 18:00 till 21:00. Members of the public are invited to attend free of charge. Refreshments will be on sale.