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  RSS Dymax XP30 mini skimmer targeting the small tank owners

  Posted: December 16th, 2010, 11:00pm CST by MASA Admin

  The Dymax XP30 has been floating its way out of Singapore the last few months and recently made its way into the UK market. This diminutive skimmer is aimed at the small tank and all-in-one nano market where there is a limited amount of space to install a skimmer. Measuring in at a mere 5cm wid and 25cm high, the Dymax XP30 will fit into some pretty tight spaces. Its overall design isn’t anything we haven’t seen before in other skimmers like a Tunze but Dymax is looking to be that affordable option for aquarists.
  
  Probably the most unique aspect of the Dymax XP30 is the use of a magnetic holder allowing the skimmer to be held in place for reasonably easy access. As one of the smaller skimmers on the market using an integrated pump, the XP30 could be a good option for tanks up to 44 gal. (200 l) but most likely would be best for tanks no larger than 30 gal. with an average stocking list. The pump utilized in the XP30 is rated at 32 GPH (600 lph) at 15w of power used. As the recent writeup in Practical*Fishkeeping*noted, the design and feel of the unit is pretty cheap but for the €49.99 MSRP it should do what you need it to.
  
  
  [via PFK]
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  RSS CPR Aeroforce reverse flow model up close

  Posted: December 16th, 2010, 9:20pm CST by MASA Admin

  The reverse model is on the left and the original model on the right.
  
  
  
  The CPR Aeroforce protein skimmer recirculating skimmer has a new model with the inlet and outlet reversed making it a fine choice for nano and all-in-one owners who can’t use the first Aeroforce model. With small compartments and immobile dividers on some systems including the JBJ 28 gallon LED Nano Cube we’ve been operating, the regular Aeroforce model won’t sit correctly to operate. The new reverse model Aeroforce gives you another option to mount it by*simply reversing the inlet and outlets on the body.
  
  The Aeroforce skimmer is fed with a Hydor Pico Evolution pump and uses a Hydor aspirating pump for bubble production inside the reaction chamber. As we found out with the JBJ Nano Cube, the original placement of the feed pump would have been inside the main media chamber with the outlet straddling the media chamber and small side chamber on the left side making it pretty hard to effectively use as is. The reverse model Aeroforce allows the feed pump to sit inside the left chamber with plenty of room and return the water into the main media chamber.
  
  Depending on how your system is set up, you may wish to grab the reverse model of the Aeroforce skimmer. The reverse flow model is currently available from CPR Aquatics. If you are interested in getting this skimmer, contact your local CPR Aquatic dealer.
  
  
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  fish pics :)

  Posted: December 16th, 2010, 8:13pm CST by dropzone newbee

  my missus was snapping away ! some pics of our tangs ! the 1 naso jumped out tank a week ago ! thanks i was home and i heard it ! saved the little springer ! enjoy
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  purple tang eye infection ?

  Posted: December 16th, 2010, 7:56pm CST by dropzone newbee

  hey all
  please need some help
  noticed this eve my 1 pt seems to have a white ring around its right eye !
  some ind of fungal eye infection ?
  do i need to be concerned ?
  contagious ?
  is there anything i should do ?
  
  thanks
  
  clint
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  Base rock for sale: West Rand

  Posted: December 16th, 2010, 7:53pm CST by rakabos

  All other livestockCommon Name:

  Base rock

  Scientific Name:

  -

  Size

  25KG

  How long have you had it?

  long

  Shipping or Collection only:

  Collection

  Your location.

  West Rand

  Price:

  -

  Photo's:

  Hi
  
  got some base rock to sell about 25KG. R300 for the lot
  
  

  Notes:

  -

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  Various corals for sale: West Rand

  Posted: December 16th, 2010, 7:50pm CST by rakabos

  Various corals for saleCommon Names:

  Various

  Scientific Names:

  -

  Size of coral

  -

  How long have you had the corals?

  -

  Shipping or Collection only:

  Collection

  Your location.

  West Rand

  Price:

  -

  Photo's:

  Hi all
  
  Selling some coral to make some more swimming space
  
  Item1 - Cauliflower leather - size of an adult man's hand open - R200
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Item2 - Torch coral - about 4 or 5 heads - R200
  
  
  
  
  Item3 - Rock with zoas and 2 plating monti - R200
  
  
  
  
  Item4 - Leather coral - open hand size - R150
  
  
  
  
  Item5 - SPS Ice cap - bit discolored from high nutrients from a lack of proper skimming - R100
  
  
  
  
  
  Item6 - Finger leather - R100
  
  
  
  
  
  Item7 - Colt coral - Fist size - R150
  
  
  
  
  Item8 - Sinularia tree - a bit closed in the pic - open hand size when fully extended - R150
  
  

  Notes:

  -

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  RSS Awesome video clearly explains what reef aquarium passion is all about

  Posted: December 16th, 2010, 7:50pm CST by MASA Admin

  Click here to view the embedded video.
  
  
  The next time a curious onlooker asks “Why Fish?” regarding our collective obsession with the aquarium hobby, we suggest you reach for a computer and just show them this video by Scion Magazine.* It is awesome to see great Cali reefers like Miguel and Rich represent us with well thought-out commentary. You guys did us right and additional props to whoever produced this video, as it poignantly captures the the essence of why we reef, and why we take pride in our aquarium geekery; It’s the community, it’s the art and it’s the science.
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  Looking for new home for sun coral

  Posted: December 16th, 2010, 7:29pm CST by Munky82

  Hi ppl
  
  I've got a sun coral which i'm willing to donate to someone who's willing (and know how) to take care of it.
  
  The coral was my first coral i've ever bought. It's been surviving but is definitely not thriving.
  
  Willing to deliver if i'm allowed to look at your tank :P (local only.... obviously)
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  RSS Tunze 7092 Wavecontroller gets thoroughly showcased on video

  Posted: December 16th, 2010, 7:00pm CST by MASA Admin

  Click here to view the embedded video.
  
  
  The Tunze Wavecontroller 7092 is a refreshed module from Tunze which combines the features of the Singlecontroller 7091 and the Wavecontroller 6091. Mark Callahan has produced an excellent and thorough video on the 7092 Wavecontroller, and especially how it is an improvement over the dial ‘hweel’ of the old 6091.* In addition to a more streamlined control of your Tunze pumps, the Wavecontroller 7092 has an interesting Auto-Adjust function which incrementally adjusts the length of pump pulses by 1/1000th of a second to help you find that harmonic wave. The Wavecontroller 7092 first came to light at InterZoo back in May but it will become available this month in the US for around $75.
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  RSS Davy Jones’ Skimmate Locker from Avast Marine gets super sized

  Posted: December 16th, 2010, 5:40pm CST by MASA Admin

  
  
  Remember that Skimmate locker from Avast Marine we brought to you earlier? Avast Marine decided it is time to release a super sized version. The new Davy Jones’ Skimmate Superlocker from Avast Marine*utilizes*a five gallon bucket instead of *the usual acrylic cylinders. The five gallon bucket not only provides a lot more room for skimmate but it also cuts down costs. Just like Avast Marine’s regular Skimmate Lockers the unit uses a pressure-sensitive switch triggered by rising fluid level.
  
  
  
  The pressure-sensitive switch*eliminates*problems associated with the traditional ping-pong ball and magnetic float switches. *The five gallon *bucket is not provide to save on shipping, but *a nice two-part bucket lid is. *The bottom ring of the lid snaps securely to*your average 5-gallon bucket, with a rubber gasket to help prevent spills when carrying. The top portion of the lid threads into the ring, also with a rubber gasket, which will make opening quick and easy.
  
  
  The New Skimmate Locker from Avast Marine also has a Digital Out version which allows you to use your favorite controller with the Skimmate Superlocker. Connecting it to your controller will be a piece of cake since the connections are 2 wire non-polarized 18 AWG shielded wire, which you can simply plug into your breakout box or use the float switch adapter wire that came with your controller. As usual with Avast Marine products, the price is*ridiculously*low at $119.99
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  skimmer vs dsb

  Posted: December 16th, 2010, 5:04pm CST by Konrad

  Ive got a 300 litre display tank and a 100 litre sump which is housing my ro bubble blaster skimmer xp1000 (exellent skimmer!) and a dsb and the 3rd compartment my return pump. Would it be more effective removing the dsb and replacing it with a ro skimmer? At the moment the dsb does not appear to do much.
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  Fiji live rock

  Posted: December 16th, 2010, 11:04am CST by cswhitehead

  Anybody know where i can get some fiji live rock from?
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  Matala Mat

  Posted: December 16th, 2010, 10:55am CST by Suhayl

  Hi, does anybody have some matala mat for me to buy, or who stock them. For people than dont know its good mechanical filter mat for removing dirt and than can be easily cleaned.
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  Info needed on tank changes

  Posted: December 16th, 2010, 10:54am CST by xtreme

  Hi guys
  
  Ok for this up coming week end I need to move stuff around
  
  1. 250L holding tank in garage with MH unit
  2. Dad's picture tank
  3. Wife's tank
  
  dad's tank cycled from 27 October and all in check accept the Nitrates is 35ppm
  and PO4 0.003ppm, about 3 weeks ago I moved my trigger,mono's and eel to his tank, needed there old tank for fresh water fish.
  
  wife's tank now in 2nd week of cycling and all in check accept Nitrite and Nitrates
  all is new in the tank accept the water, cycle it with old water to give it a nice boost.
  
  Ok so what I need to do is to get the fish out of his tank and fit the MH unit and get it to cycle another week so I can start moving some corals to his tank, but have no place to move the fish too, so was thinking of moving the fish to the holding tank but where will I put the corals for a week to cycle his tank.
  
  Now is it possible to remove all the new LR and water from my wife's tank and put the holding tank LR in there and the water? The DSB is still new and the substrate in DT is also new and maybe just do 20% water changes every weekend and dose with bacteria?
  
  The sort version:
  
  1. remove LR and water from Wife's tank
  2. put the LR, water, corals and fish in wife's tank from holding tank with a 20% water change and dose bacteria.
  3. remove fish from dad's tank and put in holding tank with level adjusted with his tank water (and there will still be cured LR left in Holding tank)
  4.Fill dad's tank with new water to replace the water that was moved.
  
  will this be possible?
  
  Thanks in advance
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  Live stock available

  Posted: December 16th, 2010, 9:59am CST by Naiema

  Just to let you know of our lovely range fish and inverts. Stunning Powder Blues, Jumping Beans,Banggais,Carpet Anemones,Shrimps,Lions, Chromis,Goldies and beautiful Fiji Live rock @ R159/kg. Ph 0217122534/0826368990
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  Newbie

  Posted: December 16th, 2010, 8:50am CST by Minninnewah

  Hi to all. . .
  My name is Farrukh and I'm doing BS(CS).
  I hope that I could help you to solve your problems and happy to share some ideas.
  I am also buy a new tank and I don't know how to care it. So please guide me guys. :)
  Thanks in advance
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  Best way to stick live rock together

  Posted: December 16th, 2010, 8:17am CST by cswhitehead

  How do i go about sticking live rock together i have tried pratley putty quick set but it didn't work is there anything else i can use? What about the standard pratley glue will that be safe to use? I dont know if it will work though
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  Various frags for sale: (6 SPS FRAG PACK) JHB - Weltevreden park

  Posted: December 16th, 2010, 8:03am CST by Adee

  Various frags for saleCommon Names:

  names above pics

  Scientific Names:

  various Acropora Sp.

  Size of frags

  please gauge from pics, they lying on egg crate.

  How long have you had the frags?

  2 months

  Are the frags mounted?

  Yes

  Shipping or Collection only:

  will ship (added cost) to your local airport (for your collection there)

  Your location.

  (6 SPS FRAG PACK) JHB - Weltevreden park

  Price:

  If you collect R520 or to ship in total will be R626.50

  Photo's:

  6 SPS FRAG PACK FOR SALE, consists of the following:
  
  Tan Purple Tip
  
  
  Sky Blue
  
  
  Purple Digi
  
  
  lime green blue tip
  
  
  Ice cap
  
  
  Green Slimer
  

  Notes:

  As this is a frag pack the whole lots needs to be bought in one go.
  
  Please, do not post dibs....cash upfront.
  
  Note price difference if you collect vs. to that if I ship.