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Marine Aquariums of South Africa
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Profilux Problems
Posted: December 17th, 2010, 7:33am CST by jumboswart
I am now getting pissed with this Profilux 3ex as every time I try to upgrade the firmware via the USB cable it crashes. Now once again I have to disconnect all the probes and wires in the back and take it in to be fixed. These may be great aquarium computers but at the price one would think that they would sort this type of shit out.:angry: -
RSS ORA Mandarins Foolin Around Like Teenagers
Posted: December 17th, 2010, 11:40pm CST by MASA Admin
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The pair of ORA Spotted Mandarins (Synchiropus picturatus) I received earlier this year has been caught going through the motions, but as of yet, they have not consummated their relationship.* Typical teenagers…as you can clearly see in the video above, they haven’t quite figured it out yet.* It should come as no surprise that with captive-bred mandarins taking up to a year to reach market size, they start getting mature urges soon after.* Since the release of ORA’s first Spotted Mandarins earlier this year, there have been multiple reports of courtship and mating behavior among the F1 captive bred generation. Get more steamy details after the break!
We’d like to point out that these ORA captive-bred Mandarins continue to be fed solely prepared foods, and after several months in a 10 gallon QT tank, were moved to a 37 gallon holding tank where they have settled in extremely well among a spawning pair of Gold Stripe Maroon Clowns (Premnas biaculeatus), a spawning pair of Bundoon Blennies (Mieacanthus bundoon), and a “hopefully-one-day” pair of Harlequin Filefish (Oxymonacanthus longirostris).* After months of care, we are happy to report that as predicted, the captive-bred ORA Mandarins do extremely well provided they are given common sense considerations for their care requirements.
While my pair of ORA captive-bred Spotted Mandarins (Synchiropus picturatus) is likely still figuring it out, Dustin Dorton of ORA recently relayed that, “We have been getting fertilized eggs from several F1 pairs for a few months now. Its amazing how many eggs such a small fish can produce. *We haven’t attempted to raise any yet though, no room for more mandarins in grow out. *We might give it a shot in a couple more weeks.”
You know what we call that?* We call talk like that a challenge.* Consider this the starting gun firing — who’s going to be the first to rear F2, second-generation Mandarins from ORA’s 2010 releases? *If you do, we want to know about it.
Related Posts:
- ORA releasing Captive Bred Psychedelic Mandarins, including pairs!
- Shocker: ORA Spotted Mandarin Gobies selling out
- ORA captive raised Spotted Mandarins go on sale
- Captive raised Mandarins – lets collectively put our money where our mouths are
- Will 2010 mark the marine hobby’s shift to captive breeding?
- Captive bred mandarin gobies soon commercially available from ORA
- Steinhart Aquarium the first to successfully breed dwarf cuttlefish
- Spawning Jans’s pipefish caught on video
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DIY UV Light
Posted: December 17th, 2010, 8:49pm CST by freek
Has anyone build a DIY UV light? I need to build one for a 1,8m tank for fish. Please help -
RSS Beautiful macro images of Bali reef life
Posted: December 17th, 2010, 8:40pm CST by MASA Admin
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This great video shows some of the incredible creatures found in the reefs off of Bali’s Amed and Tulamben areas. The video captures some great macro footage of different shrimp species, seahorses, pipefish, pygmee seahorses, leaf fish and even harlequin shrimp. The footage was uploaded to YouTube by “balireefdivers” and from this and other videos they have — I know who I’m going to go see if I ever get to Bali.
Related Posts:
- Manta Ray hijacks camera, goes on a “shooting” spree filming along the way
- Awesome video clearly explains what reef aquarium passion is all about
- Tunze 7092 Wavecontroller gets thoroughly showcased on video
- “Bubble gum” coral possibly new species from Coral Triangle
- Macro video of SPS polyps shows what it means to have good water flow
- Tanne Hoff’s reef aquarium showcases nice corals and some pretty sweet fish
- Pieter-6-Meter’s 2000 gallon reef tank gets video update
- This French reef tank is mature, diverse and well laid out (updated)
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what can i collect with a permit
Posted: December 17th, 2010, 7:19pm CST by ashley100
i went and got a permit for collecting fish and stuff, it but it does not say what i can take
out any help plz
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RSS Hanna launches contest, giving away iPad
Posted: December 17th, 2010, 6:50pm CST by MASA Admin
Hanna Instruments is giving away an iPad and a $100 gift certificate in a new contest the company launched to highlight the simplicity of their “Dip and Test” line of handheld instruments. The company is looking for your video, picture or testimony on your experience with your Hanna “Dip and Test” meter to Hanna’s contest website and be entered for a chance to win. First place wins you a shiny new iPad, second will get you a $100 American Express gift card and five third place finishers will get a lousy t-shirt — well the t-shirts are probably OK we just figured maybe they should up the ante and give away a Checker or Dip and Test. Get your cameras and vidcams ready and go enter at the Hanna contest website.
Note: This is not a contest hosted or ran by Reef Builders, to enter or ask questions please visit Hanna’s website.
Related Posts:
- Hanna Alkalinity Checker gets video treatment
- Hanna introduces affordable ultra low range phosphate checker
- Hanna Checker for Marine Alkalinity hitting at $49.50
- Hanna Checkers for Ammonia and Nitrate ready in 2 months
- More Hanna Checkers in development: magnesium, salinity, and ammonia
- Hanna Checker Colorimeters will be available in Alkalinity, Calcium, and Nitrate
- Hanna Phosphate Checker Review: notable compromises still worth the resolution and portability
- Hanna Instruments new PO4 checker phosphate colorimeter
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Storing sea water and RO
Posted: December 17th, 2010, 6:25pm CST by lcornelius
Hi all,
How long can one store sea water and RO for?
I have a nice and cool area that I can use inside my house.
The thing is, I need to do a water change after Christmas and wont be able to collect water then.
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Various frags for sale: Norwood, Johannesburg
Posted: December 17th, 2010, 5:50pm CST by poiromaniax
Various frags for saleCommon Names:
Scientific Names:Plating Monti, Branching Monti, Birdsnest
Size of fragsMonitpora Capricornis, Montipora Digitata, Seriatapora Caliendrum
How long have you had the frags?Various sizes
Are the frags mounted?varies, but most are over 6 months old
Shipping or Collection only:Yes
Your location.Collection Only, sorry :(
Price:Norwood, Johannesburg
Photo's:Prices in pics
Notes:MOST OF THE FRAGS ARE MOUNTED, THERE ARE A FEW THAT ARENT
This is what the purple digi will become under strong lighting (stronger than 150W MH's at least)
(Pic belongs to Adee, I got the original frag from him about a year and a half ago ;) )
Seasons Greetings!
I have a few sps frags in my frag tank that I would like to get rid of before I go on holiday.
All the pieces below are good for beginners wanting to get into sps.
I also have a few small pieces that I will give away (one per person) to people that are a bit strapped for cash.
Please excuse the pics, they were taken on my phone in the absence of the decent camera
Tank Conditions:
Lighting: 150W 14000k MH (no actinics, so the corals are brown but will colour up quickly )
Ammonia : 0
Nitrate : 5
Nitrite : 0
P04 : 0
Salinity : 1.024
Cal : 430
Alk : 8
T&C's
*Please stick to the forum rules
*I will ONLY sell to those that reply in this thread, if you pm me - it aint happening
*No Dibs - First come, First serve
*I must have either proof of payment or cash in hand before you get to walk away with the frag. -
Wanted
Posted: December 17th, 2010, 5:21pm CST by Wilkens
Hi, I'm looking for a Large Yellow tang, Emperor angelfish, morish-idol and purple tang in the Gauteng area. Also have 2 large dominos available if interrested contact me, going to Jhb area tommorrow. -
Do i have too?
Posted: December 17th, 2010, 4:32pm CST by dallasg
Hi,
if i am making fake rock with white cement etc, and i cover it all in epoxy, do i need to soak it for weeks> or will a few days do?
thanks
Dallas -
What is 'eating' my Aropora?
Posted: December 17th, 2010, 12:28pm CST by eddiead
Over last couple of days something is 'eating at this piece of Acropora. -
New Tank - Advice Needed
Posted: December 17th, 2010, 11:42am CST by Monde
Hi All,
Ok I was still doing research on my Marine tank and then got offered an oppurtunity that I could not say no to. Due to environmental factors I was able to "guilt" my parents into paying half for a Tank. I got the Oceanson 416L tank (960x510x850). Due to the fact that there was 20% off on tanks, I set up my parents tank for them and helped my sister out my parents paid for half the tank.
Now I have the tank (being delivered tomorrow) and since I have not finished my reading on Marines....which I doubt I never will as there is sooo much to read........I was going to get a Tropical going for a little while. Unfortunately when I unpacked my tropical gear it is all broken or damage in the multiple moves I did.
sooooo to my question.
Would it not be a good idea to get the basic gear and start the system running now? Then at least I can get the initial few weeks and eco system up and running.
I want a reef tank and that is my Goal.
So I would need to get:- Sump working
- Protean Skimmer
- Heater
- RO Machine? - Yes No?
- Test Kit
- Thermometer
- Return Pump.
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Wanted: Rotifers in Durban (or Gauteng!) area
Posted: December 17th, 2010, 10:20am CST by abgg118
Hi all,
Does anyone in the Durban area maybe have rotifers for me. I'm coming through from Jhb for a week and could pick it up. My clowns are laying steadily again (4 batches now), and my greenwater is flourishing. Now I only need rotifers (again).
Please let me know.
Gideon -
Eeeek!! :)
Posted: December 17th, 2010, 8:05am CST by s23201658
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Hi there!
I am VERY new to marine aquarums and is just browsing all the very interesting articles on this site! I am a Chemical Engineer and has always found marine tanks extremely beautiful and as my fiance has kept Tropical tanks for most of his life we decided that this will be a challenge to both of us for the exciting new (married) part of our lives. We both have a passion for it and the articles from this site has already taught us so much, we can't wait to learn more from you guys and in the process also share some of the knowledge that we might get from this experience!
Enjoy the holidays, we will be!!
Regards,
Karina & Gys:1: