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  New Tank ...Falling Calcium

  Posted: January 31st, 2011, 7:57am CST by wade jooste

  Hi PPl
  
  New tank is cycling,about 2 weeks now .Started with 20 kg cured LR and added another 20 kg uncured LR....ammonia and nitrite comming up nicely...Alkalinity at 6....BUT what worries me is calcium levels have declined from 440...380...to 320 last night...is this normal during the cycle or should i dose calcium?...if so what is the best method (dont have reactor or stirrer)?...Im just worried that the corraline algae will be affected.:eek::eek:
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  Missing Livestock

  Posted: January 31st, 2011, 7:55am CST by dallasg

  Oki here is an issue i am having, besides the usuals what else can it be
  
  in the last 9 days i have lost 2 cleaner shrimp large, a regal tang 6cm, and a niger trigger 8cm.
  
  there is no trace of them, no bones or left overs, i have removed 2 small crabs, and i can hear a clicking when feeding and lights out, so maybe a pistol or mantis shrimp.
  
  but the last was sunday night, 1am i saw my nigger, yesterday not a trace?
  is it possible for them to be completely eaten in a few hours?
  
  Suspects:
  Mantis Shrimp
  Pistol shrimp
  
  my sand anemone
  2 x brittle stars
  
  other fish?
  
  i am taking the tank down on wed eve to see and will re-setup
  
  any ideas?
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  Shipping in SA

  Posted: January 31st, 2011, 11:56pm CST by Seabass

  Hi all, can you guys / gals who know of reliable actual overnight shipping agent in SA please post who you use to ship. In East London I see alot of great deals throughout SA but find it is not always likely that seller arranges shipping. So if I can get a shipper to collect from sellers in SA and deliver to my door, future problems solved. Please PM me there details, alt post in this tread. I think alot of guys and gals are put off by shipping, so assist all MASA members get good courier details. Also what you had collected, how many kg's and cost, does not have to be exact. Cheers
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  fluid in live rock

  Posted: January 31st, 2011, 10:09pm CST by Charl_Stanhope

  I decided to break a couple of my bigger pieces of live rock into smaller ones today. When I cracked open the one,I saw this brown,green fluid in the rock. It was almost like a slime one the rock. I dont know if its inside the smaller pieces also. anyone knows what it is?
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  2 x Tanks for sale for sale: JHB

  Posted: January 31st, 2011, 9:48pm CST by SCOOBY

  Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:

  2 x Tanks for sale
  

  Location:

  JHB
  

  Shipping or Collection only:

  Collection
  

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  Hi.
  
  Tank 1.1.8m x 650w x 850h
  Tank,stand and cab for R 7 500
  
  You can call me on 082 05 35 088
  
  
  

  Notes:

  Tank 2 Tank - R 2000
  
  L -1.5m
  W - 600
  H - 800
  
  
  
  

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  Urgent help needed strange things taking place in my tank

  Posted: January 31st, 2011, 8:50pm CST by Ziggy

  hi ppl i have noticed that alot of small air bubbles develope on my live rock when my metal hailides come on and a serious amount of algae developing over my coraline algae.could someone please assit me in this matter:(
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  Fire Shrimp for sale: Fourways/ Lonehill

  Posted: January 31st, 2011, 8:03pm CST by archiecrain

  All other livestockCommon Name:

  Fire Shrimp

  Scientific Name:

  -

  Size

  5-6cm?

  How long have you had it?

  5 months

  Shipping or Collection only:

  collection only

  Your location.

  Fourways/ Lonehill

  Price:

  Free

  Photo's:

  Have a Fire Shrimp that is healthy, eats like a machine and very active....infact too active. Have a small tank focused on soft corals, and I cant keep him off them, drives me mad when he does that....:(
  
  So in the best interests of the Shrimps long term health (so I dont flush him) he is up for adoption. I will give him away to anyone who can give him a good home in one of your healthy giant tanks....
  
  sorry the poor pic....
  
  

  Notes:

  -

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  Indo Live Rock for sale: Pretoria

  Posted: January 31st, 2011, 7:27pm CST by Jhavenga

  All other livestockCommon Name:

  Indo Live Rock

  Scientific Name:

  -

  Size

  20kg

  How long have you had it?

  Varies - 1 month to 5 months

  Shipping or Collection only:

  Collection only

  Your location.

  Pretoria

  Price:

  R100/kg

  Photo's:

  Good quality Indo Live Rock at R100/kg. Approx. 20kg's available. First come, first served. Sample pictures:
  
  
  
  
  
  

  Notes:

  -

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  Mg and Ca media in same reactor?

  Posted: January 31st, 2011, 7:17pm CST by Adee

  I'm using the brightwell stuff can one mix the two in the same chamber....ratio being 9:1 to the aragonite media.
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  Calcium and alkaline

  Posted: January 31st, 2011, 4:46pm CST by Zuna

  hey guys
  
  what will happen if the Calcium and alkaline is very high in my tank
  Calcium 500 +
  alkaline 12.5
  
  thanks
  
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  6x 3ft + Sump + Stand for sale: Vanderbijlpark

  Posted: January 31st, 2011, 3:29pm CST by Goby

  Hardware for saleThread title:

  6x 3ft + Sump + Stand

  Location:

  Vanderbijlpark

  Shipping or Collection only:

  Collection

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  hi reefers,
  
  have a complete stands with tanks available @ R2999.
  
  Stand consists of 6x 3ft tanks - 900mm(l) x 400mm(b) x 350mm(h)
  Plus 1 x central filtration sump - 1000mm x 400mm x 400mm
  Includes plumbing pipes for overflow and lights.
  
  Happy shopping!
  
  

  Notes:

  -

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  Reptile Stand

  Posted: January 31st, 2011, 3:01pm CST by Goby

  Hi,
  
  Have a complete reptile stand available. @ R1999
  4 x 600mm x 400mm cages (beadies, checkos ect)
  1x 1.2m x 400mm cage (snakes, iguanas ect)
  All with glass and rails
  All one unit
  
  2 top cages include brand new 24w CFL 10.0 tube worth R500
  
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  i need your expert help i got a tank and dont know what to do!!!!

  Posted: January 31st, 2011, 2:23pm CST by peds222

  Hi All.
  Before i start i am a total newby to marine tanks!!!!
  All advise is welcome.
  
  Over the weekend i was given a tank by someone that went overseas. (May i just add that my body is still sore from moving it to my house.)
  
  The tank is 1.5M long and 760 High. It is a beatifull tank and it is now running, after moving the tank i lost some water and being the clever that i am i just added tap water.... Bad idea????? I saw my salt level droped and now i need to add salt to my tank.
  
  How do i go about doing this? my tank cant take any more water. Do i just add salt somewhere? Also i just need some advise on a few things.
  
  1. Do i leave the light on at all time?
  2. Do i need to change water from the tank?
  3. My tank is running at 28 degrees is that ok?
  4. Do i need to add anything else to water or test it?
  
  I am posting some picks so you can see the setup.
  
  Please please please advise.
  
  Thanks
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Achilles, Purple, yellow tangs. Flame angels and more.

  Posted: January 31st, 2011, 2:11pm CST by Bob the (reef)builder

  Great fish tomorrow.
  
  Percs.
  Black percs.
  Copperbands.
  Regal tangs.
  Foxface Magnifica.
  
  Pop through.
  It will be worth it.
  
  And don't forget the tripple -A- grade corals we are landing on Friday.:)
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  Funny smell

  Posted: January 31st, 2011, 1:50pm CST by Charl_Stanhope

  I collected sand for my tank.Im changing from crushed coral,shell to sand I collected. I dont want the live in the sand so I cleaned it. I ran out of time so left the bucket with a little sand and water in it for 2 days. now its got a funny smell. If I collected new sand and put it in my tank. will it also go bad or is it just coz I left the sand in the bucket.? I cant find play sand anywhere in this town (closest other town where i might find it is an hour away)so my only option is to use sand that I collected at low tide. Im going to be changing a 3rd per week of the crushed coral for the sand. I know that the crushed coral is the root of all the evil in my tank.
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  LED "cannon" - I wish I was rich...

  Posted: January 31st, 2011, 12:20pm CST by Dane

  How sexy are these...
  
  LED cannon
  
  Cannon LED Pendants
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  Anglo Wins "SHAME" Award

  Posted: January 31st, 2011, 11:11am CST by maxisoft

  thought I'd post this news report on iafrica.com this morning:
  
  iafrica.com | business | business news | Anglo wins 'shame award'
  
  Anglo wins 'shame award'
  
  Mon, 31 Jan 2011 9:34
  
  
  South African mining giant AngloGold Ashanti scooped the unwanted "Public Eye Award" for environmental and social "irresponsibility" on Friday on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum.
  
  Campaigners in Davos to lobby the world business elite's annual get-together claimed the firm "contaminates land and people with its gold mining in Ghana".
  
  "AngloGold Ashanti has destroyed over 50 rivers in Ghana that are indispensable for the residents. The rivers dry up, or mining toxins cause them to die off completely," the activists alleged.
  
  Company spokesperson Alan Fine told Agence France-Presse: "First we have no idea what criteria was used for this award. Secondly, we have never been approached by these organisations and thirdly most of the events they refer to happened many years ago before our company was established."
  
  Named and shamed
  Other firms nominated for the award included oil giant BP after an April 20 explosion in the Gulf of Mexico killed 11 people and unleashed 4.9-million barrels of oil in a maritime spill.
  
  Coca Cola, Philip Morris and Toyota were also "named and shamed".
  
  Neste Oil, a Finnish manufacturer of bio diesel, won a separate online poll to nominate the "world's worst company" in terms of negative environmental and social impact, winning over 17 000 of 50 000 votes cast.
  
  The firm, which sells biofuels from palm oil, "accelerates rainforest destruction and displaces ever more local communities in Indonesia and Malaysia", organisers said.
  
  Simo Honkanen, responsible for sustainability at the firm, said: "Neste Oil is disappointed in the outcome of the Public Eye Award announced today and believes that it does not reflect the true nature of the situation."
  
  "We believe that we are one of the world's most responsible companies buying palm oil today."
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  Live rock in DBN

  Posted: January 31st, 2011, 10:57am CST by brendanpre

  Hey ppl
  
  I was just wondering where the Durban guys get their live rock from? Almost all the LR I have seen for sale in DBN has been more dead than alive.
  
  Thanks
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  Protein Skimmer...?

  Posted: January 31st, 2011, 10:25am CST by belindamotion

  Hi guys
  
  Please don't laugh but I'm clueless and need help..:blush: My little Tank is operational for about 6 days now...I've added a Powerhead and closed my "watergate???"..plastic little tube thing where water goes thru and got some "white bubbles" in my Protein Skimmer???? for the first time...I've notice some particles floating on the surface and looked at....what I think is called the Protein Skimmer... and saw no bubbles, actually I seem to have no flow...Am I suppose to have lots of bubbles...? I'm under the impression that I do...
  
  I've been looking at the Boyu WG 308...am
  
  I correct in thinking that I need to change that...? As you see no bubbles...
  
  
  Please guys one adjust at a time as I'm still learning and don't even know what the names of the different Hardwares are...:whistling:
  
  Hubby just brought it home and expects it to be plugged in and 100% functional :lol: and expects no upgrades so I'll have to break him in slowly...UNFORTUNATELY 100% NO DEMOLITION TO TANK..HENCE "PLUG IN AND PLAY" TANK...I'm only going to have 2 Nemo's and a Goby in the Tank...if they go with my Brittle Starfish that's in my Tank already...thanks to the purchase of my LR I bought...
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  Various frags for sale: Centurion

  Posted: January 31st, 2011, 9:05am CST by chas84

  Various frags for saleCommon Names:

  Green & Maroon/Purple Zoa's

  Scientific Names:

  -

  Size of frags

  Varies. Have frags that range in size from single polyp to 15+ polyps

  How long have you had the frags?

  1 week to 1 month

  Are the frags mounted?

  Yes

  Shipping or Collection only:

  Preferably collection, will ship at buyer's cost.

  Your location.

  Centurion

  Price:

  Swop out only

  Photo's:

  I have some zoa frags available that I'd like to swop for other colors of zoa's and some softies. The frags range in size from tiny (ie one polyp) to large (15+ polyps). I would prefer to swop the smaller frags for other zoas, and the larger frags for softies. I fragged these a bit more than a week ago, and they're all opened up and attached to either a frag plug or small rock.
  
  I already have the following, so won't be interested at this stage in getting more: Kenya Tree, Toadstool Leather, Xenia, brown zoas, brown/green zoas, purply hairy mushroom, striped green mushroom and maroon mushroom.
  
  I am especially interested in: other colorful zoas (ie red, pink, orange, yellow, blue, etc.), mushrooms (that are attached to something), various softies that I don't have yet and maybe hammerhead, torch or frogspawn frags.
  
  What the frags look like in my Boyuo (Equal blue & white lights). This is what they look like under sun light as well.
  
  
  From the same colony, but under different lighting (mainly white tubes).
  

  Notes:

  -

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  How can MASA members make a difference?

  Posted: January 31st, 2011, 8:12am CST by Neil H

  I have decided to start this thread to find out how members are making a difference to the environment, and society in general.
  
  This is your opportunity to voice your opinion and possibly educate others on how we can do our little bit to change the world we live in....
  
  This is not a bitching thread, this thread is to highlight the good that individuals can do !
  
  So tell us about the initiatives you have undertaken be it marine related or not....
  
  tell us about solar heating or drought resistant plants, or organic farming or town house farming or recycling or wind power or raising funds for animal protection or building animal shelters or owl houses in the city, anything that is making a difference to our environment ?
  
  IF there is a big enough response i will ask Viper to open a completely seperate section of the forum for this but for now lets keep it to one thread ! :thumbup:
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  Live rock and fish for sale: Johannesburg

  Posted: January 30th, 2011, 10:37pm CST by ZAIDEE

  Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:

  Live rock and fish

  Location:

  Johannesburg

  Shipping or Collection only:

  collection

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  Hi there
  
  i am reposting , not sure if earlier images were posted,
  Due to relocating premises : Live rock for sale at R60/KG
  
  thanks

  Notes:

  -

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  Live rock for sale and fish for sale: johannesburg

  Posted: January 30th, 2011, 9:27pm CST by ZAIDEE

  Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:

  Live rock for sale and fish

  Location:

  johannesburg

  Shipping or Collection only:

  collection

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  Hi There
  
  I am busy relocating premises , and due to certain accomodation standards i regrettably have to sell my tank , i have live rock at a bargain price of R60/KG
  
  kind regards

  Notes:

  -

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  Urgent help needed milkey water

  Posted: January 30th, 2011, 6:29pm CST by Salti

  Installed a protien skimmer. This morning and now my tank is clowdy did run my skimmer with vinnegar through the night rinsed it with clean water. Can't think of eny other reason, I did topup the tank this morning as I do every weekend. What should I do?
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  My new TL450

  Posted: January 30th, 2011, 6:16pm CST by noddyric

  Hey guys
  
  After many years of toying with the idea I have finally taken the plunge into nano tanks. I have looked at building a nano and started with the tank a while ago, but after sitting down etc and working our prices for what I actually wanted it was better for me to just buy the buyo. glass tank will stil be completed but at a later stage.
  
  Tank has been running for a few weeks already so I will just let you guys know what I have done and yes I will post pics for those pics *****s out there....
  
  After getting the tank I took out the old skimmer, bio balls and ceramic bags, also removed the UV steriliser.
  
  Added Aragonite sugar fine live sand, BUYO WG-308 skimmer, live rock rubble, added Purigen and runnign seagel and polario dual action turbine.
  
  Have made a auto matic top up unit for my RO using 5 litre water bottle, airpump, tubing and electronic float switch.
  
  also please excuse the pics i was using my phones camera.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Okay I have now moved the Polaris to the back of the tank and found it to be better than on the side.some more pics with added live rock and a some very small frags of corals. mainly a pin cushion, blue trumpet, red/purple shrooms, gorgonia, and some local zoos and a TINY clown. just got a green ric today and some star polyps. If anyone in the east london area is fragging please guys contact me. looking for some different zoos, maybe a pink birds nest, frogspawn for now.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Port elizabeth

  Posted: January 30th, 2011, 4:01pm CST by clinton

  Just want to find out what fish is coming out in PE , i caught some aurigas , delouses and today caught my first pomacanthus semicirculatus .
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  Back in the Game

  Posted: January 30th, 2011, 2:26pm CST by Real Life

  Hello All,
  Just a quick one to say hi to all my long lost friends and to give you a few pics of my new setup. Just starting.
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  Looking for Purple Monti Cap. Not just a purple Monit. Thanks:thumbup:
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  slug ID please

  Posted: January 30th, 2011, 12:39pm CST by gaboon

  Any idea what this is? Its about 7mm.
  
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  iodine

  Posted: January 30th, 2011, 12:18pm CST by naughtydragons

  Morning guys, please tell me how do i dose iodine safely, if my level is 0,01ppm, i should bring it up, and what is the desired range?
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  Various frags for sale: Brakpan East Rand

  Posted: January 29th, 2011, 10:53pm CST by animalia

  Various frags for saleCommon Names:

  Zoanthens - Multicolour Frag Rocks

  Scientific Names:

  Zoanthen

  Size of frags

  Various

  How long have you had the frags?

  N/A

  Are the frags mounted?

  Yes

  Shipping or Collection only:

  preferably collection

  Your location.

  Brakpan East Rand

  Price:

  Starting @ R 200

  Photo's:

  R250
  
  
  R200
  
  
  R250
  

  Notes:

  -

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  Next Club Meeting?

  Posted: January 29th, 2011, 2:21pm CST by AfricaOffroad

  So when is the next meeting?
  How about we start organising some tank tours of the DBN members.
  Drinking beers at the Varsity pool is nice, but I'd rather go check out some member systems.
  
  :peroni:
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  Marine Fish Stock List

  Posted: January 29th, 2011, 1:31pm CST by Oceanson

  QTY ENGLISH NAME LATIN NAME PRICE R
  
  1 Yellow-faced Angelfish (Adult) Euxiphipops Xanthometopon 1200
  3 Ocelaris Clown (Orange) Amphiprion Ocellaris 120
  2 Black-saddled Toby Canthigaster Valentini 90
  4 Blonde Naso Tang (M/L) Naso Lituratus 450
  1 Powder Blue Tang (M/L) Acanthurus Leucosternon 450
  4 Decorated Firefish Nemateleotris Decora 280
  1 Golden Tail Goby Hoplolatilus Luteus 220
  2 Regal Angelfish Pygoplites Diacanthus S:320;M:480
  1 Bannerfish (M/L) Heniochus Acuminatus 380
  10 Blue eyes Cardinalfish Apogon Leptacanthus 90
  5 Royal Dottyback Pseudochromis Paccagnelae 60
  1 Long Nose Hawkfish Oxycirrhites Typus 350
  1 Fishing Frog Antennarius Hispidus 250
  1 Black-spotted Puffer (grey) Arothron Nigropunctatus 90
  2 Foxface Lo Vulpinus 250
  1 Powder Blue Tang (M/L) Acanthurus Leucosternon 450
  2 Harlequin Sweetlips (M)(Juv) Plectorhinchus Chaetodonoides180
  1 Panther Grouper Cromileptes Altivelis 195
  0 Brown-Banded Bamboo Shark Chiloscyllium Punctatum 380 (sold)
  6 Sixstripe Wrasse Pseudocheilinus Hexataenia 95
  5 Golden Rainbowfish Halichoeres Chrysus 90
  5 Golden Head Sleeper Valenciennea Strigata 120
  10 Blue Legs Hermit Crab Calcinus Elegans 45
  2 Tiger Tail Sea Cucumber Holothuria Hilla 90
  1 Feather Duster White Sabellastarte Spectabilis. 80
  1 Feather Duster Red (XL) Sabellastarte Spectabilis. 80
  1 Feather Duster Yellow/Green Sabellastarte Sp. 80
  1 Feather Duster Pink / White Bispira Guinensis 80
  2 Harlequin* Mantis Shrimp (s) Odontodactylus Scyllarus 100
  6 Sea Hare Algae Slugs Staylocheilus Sp/Dolabrifera Sp 90
  2 Short Spine Pencil Urchin(Blk) Echinometra Sp. 80
  4 Boxing Shrimp Stenopus Hispidus 90
  4 Cleanner Shrimp - (M) Lysmata Amboinensis (M) 150
  10 Turbo Snail (Pyramid-Med) Trochus Pyramis 45
  10 Fighting Conch Strombus Alatur 50
  10 Nerita Snail (Round) Nerita Sp. 30
  1 Red Feather Starfish Stepanometra / Comaster Red 250
  1 Chocolate Chip Starfish Protoreaster Sp. Nodosus 80
  1 Red/Orange Biscuit Starfish Pentagonaster duebeni 90
  1 Orange Starfish* Linckia Sp. 150
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  ideal perimators for FOWLR

  Posted: January 29th, 2011, 10:43am CST by Salti

  ?? Eny help would be great?
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  Onfo sought on sharks

  Posted: January 29th, 2011, 10:39am CST by sheriff

  Hello I was wondering if any one can point me to where I could find current laws and regulations in respect of the export of sharks live from South Africa.
  Or perhaps point me in the right direction of whom to contact regarding this.
  
  
  Regards Steve
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  Stunning Corals!

  Posted: January 29th, 2011, 10:30am CST by Naiema

  We have a new shipment of corals, nice variety ie: Elegance,Hammers,Frogspawns, Plates,Open Brains,Pagodas,Mushrooms,Leathers,Zoanthus& more. Also Anemones(long tentacles), Powder Blues, Guinea fowls, Twinspot etc. Ph 0217122534/0826368990
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  Empty Shell

  Posted: January 29th, 2011, 10:09am CST by brucehusi

  What could this shell be from as I woke up the one morning and it was there:
  
  
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  Something Spawned in my tank!

  Posted: January 29th, 2011, 10:07am CST by brucehusi

  Something Spawned in my tank!
  
  I havent had fish in this tank for a month and check this out:
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Do you/we really care about the environment?

  Posted: January 29th, 2011, 9:33am CST by ziyaadb

  A thread about under see mining got me thinking about how we are as individuals. We get all excited and upset when we see people prospecting for oil, minerals etc in the sea, close to coral reefs, in the alaskan artic, etc but could care less about filling our tanks with juice to go on a collecting trip.
  
  We live day to day and consume all matter of materials in just living, plastic, rubber, electricity just to live the way that we want, television, hot water, microwave, washing machine, etc . yet when new operations to mine coal, oil ect start we all get up in arms and want to stop it as its destroying the world. Its starting in the 1st place to give us the consumers what we want. if we did not need the oil there would be no drilling for it. if we did not want the steel there would be no mining for it.Just living the way we do is destroying the world.
  
  Look at your typical reeftank you using at least 500W an hour to keep it running all for what?
  
  We live for today with no thought for the years to come because if we did we would need to drastically change the way we live.
  
  
  your thoughts
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  Indonisian corals for sale

  Posted: January 29th, 2011, 8:35am CST by Perky pets superstore

  Hi all.
  
  We have about 80 corals just landed for sale.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Thanks
  David
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  First Sign of Life...

  Posted: January 28th, 2011, 10:59pm CST by belindamotion

  Just posted this Thread on General Discussions but saw it should go here:(
  
  I just saw my first sign of life...!!:thumbup: It looks like the body of a Crab, but has tenticles and it's see-thru...and just walked across my "sand" to another Live Rock...:P What is this little thing and is it a good thing or a bad thing in my Tank..it's about 1cm in length, tenticles stretched out...maybe 1 and a half...:eek:
  
  http://www.marineaquariumsa.com/pict...pictureid=1113
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  First Sign of Life...!!!

  Posted: January 28th, 2011, 10:39pm CST by belindamotion

  I just saw my first sign of life...!!:thumbup: It looks like the body of a Crab, but has tenticles and it's see-thru...and just walked across my "sand" to another Live Rock...:P What is this little thing and is it a good thing or a bad thing in my Tank..it's about 1cm in length, tenticles stretched out...maybe 1 and a half...:eek:
  
  http://www.marineaquariumsa.com/pict...pictureid=1113
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  Need frags

  Posted: January 28th, 2011, 10:12pm CST by Microdot

  Hi.. Can any1 help, im looking to buy some frags for my new tank
  
  thanks
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  sumpliments for Zoas

  Posted: January 28th, 2011, 10:11pm CST by Keeganp

  Hi Guys,
  I was wondering if you could help with where I can get these liquid supplements to add to my tank for Zoas to grow awesome, the names and prices would help tons, and also where I could buy from.
  
  thank you
  Regards
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  Deep sea mining

  Posted: January 28th, 2011, 6:27pm CST by 2time

  "Three months after the expected date, Papua New Guinea’s government has granted the world’s first deep sea mining license."
  
  Here's the link to it.
  Deep sea mining to go ahead | News | Practical Fishkeeping
  
  Just think of all that copper that will be leached into the water. And this is not the only water these :censored: are targeting. "Although the indigenous people of Papua New Guinea have protested against the mining, the lease has been granted for an initial term of 20 years. If it proves successful, Nautilus also has its eye on the territorial waters of Fiji, Tonga, the Solomon Islands and New Zealand, which may also harbour commercially exploitable minerals."
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  Allot of coral Landed

  Posted: January 28th, 2011, 1:48pm CST by lanzo

  Hi Guys our fisrt Coral shipment for 2011 has landed
  
  We received two shipments this week
  
  Come and have a look the shop tanks are full
  
  From now on most pictures will be uploded to FACEBOOK...so come and join us on FACEBOOK
  
  
  
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  just another stunner of a system

  Posted: January 28th, 2011, 1:23pm CST by leslie hempel

  YouTube - Fantastically Diverse Reef Aquarium at Greenwich Aquaria

  YouTube - Fantastically Diverse Reef Aquarium at Greenwich Aquaria

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  New stuff at Idol and amazing shipment coming in on Thursday.

  Posted: January 28th, 2011, 12:46pm CST by Bob the (reef)builder

  Great shipment in today.
  
  Guys and girls, we have a beautiful range of fish in stock.
  
  stunning evansi
  carberii
  Squamipinus.
  Mauritian
  
  Lots of Queen goldies and some rather unusual fish in on Thursday.
  
  Today also Tangs, Powder blues, clown tang, yellow doctor tang.
  
  Stunning array of wrasses, and angels and gobies.
  
  Also beautiful anenomies, and softies.
  
  
  Corals coming on Thursday will be mind blowing.
  
  Pop through and see them, or come through to visit.
  
  Cheers
  
  Rob and the Idol Marine crew.:)
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  New stuff at Idol and amazing shipment coming in on Thursday.

  Posted: January 28th, 2011, 12:46pm CST by Bob the (reef)builder

  Great shipment in today.
  
  Guys and girls, we have a beautiful range of fish in stock.
  
  stunning evansi
  carberii
  Squamipinus.
  Mauritian
  
  Lots of Queen goldies and some rather unusual fish in on Thursday.
  
  Today also Tangs, Powder blues, clown tang, yellow doctor tang.
  
  Stunning array of wrasses, and angels and gobies.
  
  Also beautiful anenomies, and softies.
  
  
  Corals coming on Thursday will be mind blowing.
  
  Pop through and see them, or come through to visit.
  
  Cheers
  
  Rob and the Idol Marine crew.:)
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  how much food !!!

  Posted: January 28th, 2011, 11:06am CST by dropzone newbee

  i feed ocean nutrition frozen food at night ! as we know the cube sizes are about 1cm cubed !
  how much should i be feeding ? how many blocks per feeding
  i feed flakes and pelletts twice a day as well as got anthias and chromis
  i have about
  15 chromis
  7 anthias
  7 tangs
  4 angels
  2 gobies
  1 wrasse
  few shrimps
  
  my skimmer is good and works well
  
  thanks
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  Do you really need a skimmer?

  Posted: January 28th, 2011, 10:42am CST by e323

  I have been having a debate on whether a fish only tank would REALLY require a skimmer system in the sump. A friend of mine insists that a sump with a trickle system is more that enough for a fish only tank.
  What you guys think?
  I would appreciate your opinions.
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  Garlic - YAY or NAY?

  Posted: January 28th, 2011, 8:47am CST by ThaneF

  Hi all,
  
  I have been reading on the MASA forum and I don't want to start a all out war here again but has anyone bought "Ocean Nutrition Algae" lately... all of them come with garlic in them - you have no choice and it's enough to keep all vampires away for at least block... but with that been said, I haven't looked at other brands. There is a brightwell product called "garlic powder - which is actually a liquid and POTENT!!!" and they all say "It's a miracle cure but not to be used as a medication" - I thought that the miracle cure was beetroot and a shower :tt2:
  
  I know some members here are going to say "you don't get garlic in NSW" but you also don't get a lot of the chemicals used for medicating fish, copper comes to mind straight away as well as the chemical used to treat worms - name alludes me now and the new product been punted - the coral dip...
  
  What are your opinions here... I'm not wanting - your fish will die in "x" days when some people have been using it for years... just looking for peoples experiences with it
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  Electrostatic magnetism

  Posted: January 27th, 2011, 7:19am CST by maxisoft

  Hi Guys,
  
  Last night I read up on the threads in the beginner discussions about electricity and grounding your tank. I put my hand in the water to move a turbo and got a slight jolt. What really intrigued me was that when I tried to clean my glass with the magnetic algae cleaner, I got reverse polarity!!!! Meaning that when I moved from the front of the glass to the sides and separated the two parts, when putting them together again they actually opposed each other! That means that they switched poles by the electrostatic current in the water.
  
  Anybody ever had the same problem or any advice?
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  Standard 4t(1.2*0.45*0.45) wanted:Durban

  Posted: January 27th, 2011, 11:14pm CST by Andreas

  Hi,
  
  I'm looking for a standard 4ft tank in the Durban(Surrounding)area.
  
  Thanks
  Andreas
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  changing dsb to ssb

  Posted: January 27th, 2011, 10:12pm CST by Charl_Stanhope

  Ive just looked at alot of tanks and I realised that Ive got much much more crushed sand,corals,shells on the bottom of my tank(think its called a sand bed) compared to what Ive seen. Its about 6-8cm deep. . Its advice given to me when I started a few months ago. Ive noticed it getting darker and darker every month and then I started getting brown hair algae. Can I just scoop up and take out half to 3 quarters of it with the fish in it or cant you take it out now at all?
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  QUALITY STUFF - EVERYTHING MUST GO!!! for sale: Jozi

  Posted: January 27th, 2011, 7:50pm CST by Croaky

  Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:

  QUALITY STUFF - EVERYTHING MUST GO!!!

  Location:

  Jozi

  Shipping or Collection only:

  Collection/Shipping at buyers cost

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  Due to unforseen circumstances I have to give up my tank and gear.:(
  
  R7000-00 for everything :yeahdude::yeahdude::yeahdude:or inbox me decent offers for single items.
  
  
  
  This is the tank as Andreas had it set up, all I got from him was the following which is for sale:
  
  1.80 x 60 x 60 Tank
  Stand
  Cabinet with hood
  2 x Seio M1100 Powerheads
  Sump (front glass needs replacing, baffles need installation)
  Topup reservoir
  
  
  
  Reef Octopus Media reactor (I'll throw in the Zeovites for free!:thumbup:)
  Ocean Runner 3000 return pump
  Reef Octopus Kalkwasser setup
  3 x 250w MH lighting units (Brand new unused) with slightly used globes
  Big@ss Reeftek recirculating skimmer:yeahdude:
  All pumps in good running order!
  
  Everything above is in Joburg just around the corner from Cresta.
  
  
  
  Aqua excel skimmer rated for a 400L system with brand new otp 1000 pump with needle wheel impellor.
  
  The skimmer above is in Durban - Collection only by prior arrangement.

  Notes:

  -

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  Calcium and Alk Addition - Randy’s Two Part Solution

  Posted: January 27th, 2011, 4:43pm CST by ChrisNell

  Guys
  
  I browsed throught the TOTM history, and came across SunnyX's SPS system - FEATURED SYSTEM - OCTOBER 2009. It really is a beautifull setup. I read that he used the Calcium, Alk two part solution described here: 404 - Not Found
  
  I got rid of all my softies, and want to start on SPS's.
  
  Has anybody tried this solution in SA?
  
  Thanks
  Chris
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  Skimmer too big for tank?

  Posted: January 27th, 2011, 2:49pm CST by KevinR

  Hi all
  
  I am not sure if it has been discussed before but is it possible to have a skimmer that is too powerfull for your tank?
  
  I have read many sites and they seem to say a new skimmer needs to be run in for up to 4 weeks. I was lucky enough to get a SRO 3000 int SSS for christmas because I am going to be upgrading my tank as soon as I move in about 3 months.
  
  Now this skimmer is rated for 1200l and my current tank is prob less than 300l at the moment. I am not seeing the kind of skimmate that I would expect to see seeing as this skimmer is rated 4 times my volume? The new tank should be in the region of 800l so it should be better on that tank?
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  Bacteria dosing - pushing sales?

  Posted: January 27th, 2011, 2:45pm CST by Jaco Schoeman

  Hi guys...
  
  I have done a bit of homework on bacteria lately... And I have walked into a wall that I cannot seem to find an answer for...
  
  We all know now that we can do Vodka (carbon) dosing, NeoZoe, NeoVite, Bio pellets, microbacter dosing etc etc etc
  
  All of these companies then has a "rule of thumb" that you need to refill or replace this product...
  
  What I do not understand however is when you look the graphs they supply and statements they make, I wonder whether or not they are not just making an extra buck out of us...
  
  Please feel free to correct me at any time, but this is how I see it...
  
  Day 1: Your NO3 is at 50ppm
  Day 2: Bacteria population = 0 (now you start dosing...)
  ...
  ...
  ...
  ...
  Day 20: NO3 is at 25ppm and bacteria is at 100
  ...
  ...
  ...
  ...
  Day 40: NO3 is at 0 and bacteria is at 200 (full strength)
  ...
  ...
  ...
  ...
  Day 50: Bacteria has no more food so they reduce to 100 again
  ...
  ...
  ...
  ...
  Day 60: NO3 up to 10ppm again so your bacteria compensates and multiplies to 200 again...
  
  
  
  So you get the idea... The more "food" the bacteria gets, the more they grow, and the less they get, the more die. Simple balance of nature really...
  
  So where in this entire process is the need to keep on "dosing" bacteria? Why then replacing NeoZeo and bio pellets etc. if the bacteria will balance the poluplation itself according to the bio load on the system?
  
  
  Please help me out, maybe I am just not understanding it right.:P
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  Tank cycle thread

  Posted: January 27th, 2011, 1:16pm CST by flamming angel

  Hello reefers
  
  I am looking for a thread that was on the whole tank cycle duration, has graphes etc with full detail of the cycling process and it peaks. Saw it a while back, but cant seem to find it (think it was posted by tobes) THink the mods will be able to assist me :)
  
  Thanks
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  Please help ID

  Posted: January 27th, 2011, 12:25pm CST by Keeganp

  Hi
  This is like the third guy I found over the past 2 days, but his one of the bigger one's, It looks like a carpet anemone but i doubt it is, the other two were attached behind some zoas, I have no idea where they came from. and are they good?
  
  Thanks
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  I brought it to the front to get a better pic.
  
  
  
  Sorry for the poor pic's
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  LFS keeping sharks

  Posted: January 27th, 2011, 12:05pm CST by Trev

  Guys there are many species that are inappropriate and you can ask some guys who know me I can bend these rules some becuase I have alot of experiance with some of these inappropiate species. But where I draw the line is Sharks!!! I was at a LFS yesterday and they had 2 sharks there which were not pre-ordered just ordered as normal stock someone at this store told me that one customer is coming to pick them both up in a few days. So I asked about the tank if they knew what size tank he had, yes replied the guy he bought the tank from us a year ago one of these and he pointed to a 1.2m tank similar to a aqua H2o but a different name. This is crazy and very irresponsible for LFS to stock sharks.
  
  Trev
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  Durbs Collection

  Posted: January 27th, 2011, 11:36am CST by Garethmur

  Howzit,
  Just showing what we managed to collect while in Durban.
  
  
  Can someone tell us what the big round stuff is on the right in the above pic, we thought it was zoas, but the little ones look so different?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  All Doing Well so far...
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  CW`s Saltwater Reef

  Posted: January 27th, 2011, 8:30am CST by CW

  Hi there ppl.
  
  Got a tip from Falcon to start a new thread and post all my pics of my SW reef since I’ve started.
  And then i will only update it as i go along.
  
  Thanx Flacon
  
  Lets start then.
  
  My name is Chris Whiteman (CW)
  I’ve started with the reef hobby in December 2010.
  
  About September i started buying a tank, sump and frame. (Second hand from a friend)
  Slowly i started buying some equipment as well.
  
  Then on the 13th of December 2010 i started the tank to cycle.
  And on the 13th of January 2011 i got my first 4 hermits, 2 flash opercula clowns and one Midas blenny.
  
  But let me show you some pics where i started.
  
  
  1x Return pump
  1x 300w heater
  1x 3m rubber tubing
  1x Fish net
  1x Digital thermometer
  
  
  1x Plastic bin (for washing sand, mixing salt, preparing RO water for water change and keeping RO water in)
  3x Reggie’s play sand (For DSB and substrate in tank)
  
  
  1x 10KG Read Sea Salt
  
  Put Reggie’s play sand in bin and start washing
  
  Wash sand about 15 times until clean
  
  Im submitting this thread then ill add more pics on a quote, cos if im not mistaken you may only add 5 or so pics at a time.
  :thumbup:
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  Electric Field

  Posted: January 26th, 2011, 7:59am CST by marsbrat

  Hi all,
  
  My tank has now been running about three weeks since the final setup and all is well. Last night I attached a Frag in the tank and when I placed the rock back into the tank I felt what seemed like a electric shock. Does this seem normal? I was barefoot on a wettish floor at the time, but with all the pumps and heaters etc there could be quite a bit of electricity in the tank, OR do I have a short somewhere. I must add, I felt this shock on just a piece of cut skin.
  
  Thanks
  :)
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  Can a person have too much live rock?

  Posted: January 26th, 2011, 9:32pm CST by Mirage

  I have about 40 % live rock, I wanted to purchase more, but my other half feels I have enough.
  I don't really see how I can have too much live rock? Surely the more the better? Ideally I would like to have 60 - 70 % and for the rocks at the top to be covered in mushrooms, as I am not really much of a coral fan, I like to spend more time admiring my tank and less time stressing about coral care! I have a nano, the TL - 550, so corals aren't really an option for me. Should I get more LR?
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  Run LEDs/PC fans off old cell chargers!

  Posted: January 26th, 2011, 7:07pm CST by Dane

  Hey all!
  
  Just found out an awesome tip! Its always such a mission rigging up an adapter for PC fans to cool your tank - but I just read online that some cellphone chargers run at 12v (but check on yours before you give it the chop)!
  
  So, if you want to rig up any 12v electronics, it should be simple matter of finding an old cellphone charger (i'm sure everyone has a few of these lying around), chopping the end of and splicing the two wires!
  
  Will try this out this evening hopefully. Will be chuffed if it works! LED's also need a 12v supply, so would be a breeze to rig up a DIY moonlight rig too! :-D
  
  
  Like so;
  
  
  
  
  Also, if you can't find a 12v charger (even 6/7v should still work), you can "double up",
  
  
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  Just a little question?

  Posted: January 26th, 2011, 6:42pm CST by mrk drkng

  How many T5's do I need for a 160L ( 91x32x60) tank for low to medium light corals?
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  Baby Carpet Nennie or Ric?

  Posted: January 26th, 2011, 6:10pm CST by gMAN

  ok, so i've been trawling this forum & others and I'm now starting to wonder if this little guy is a carpet nennie or a ric? can anybody help?
  
  
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  JsPLAYn'z NeW 2m SetUp

  Posted: January 26th, 2011, 5:51pm CST by JsPLAYn

  Hey all, I'm back an ready for a new challenge..... Gt a 2mx600x600 (FOR FREE).... With a 1.5x450x500 3chamber sump an a 950mm high stand..... Gna run 3 MH 150watt an 4 54watt t5 globes for variety of corals, nothing definate planned..... Whole process is bein dun via PHUTURELAB (zayn)... Gna be an awesum build, even if I must say so myself, lol...... Will post pics shortly:thumbup:
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  Sump confirmation

  Posted: January 26th, 2011, 3:35pm CST by Tremayn

  Just wanted to know if my sump is ok.. Ziyaad hope you see this, I marked the tank with tape according to the measurements we went over and got the glass panels today..
  The short pieces from the bottom is 23cm and the piece from the top its 30cm. Thats the bubble trap. 1st chamber is the skimmer, 2nd is return and 3rd is the refugium.. To me the second part of the bubble trap seems a bit short or is this ok? I dont want to buy more glass if I dont need it :)
  
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  New Dude

  Posted: January 26th, 2011, 3:11pm CST by Togra

  Hey Friends,
  
  Just wanted to drop a message to introduce myself !
  
  I started my first Aquarium about 2 years ago as a project for my father in law and I , we basically built my aquarium and cabinet from the ground up ( cept the sump which I got from my LFS ) , got some polyps , zoas , a few crustaceans , a purple tip anemone , and a Radiathus which I bought from the local rip off artist.
  
  My buddy Marsbrat told me about this group , sounds stunning and thought there was a lot to learn from the group.
  
  Anways rock on :yeahdude:, and hopefully Marsbrat and I may come out a little more educated , If not theres always :peroni:.
  
  Togra 1 Over and out...
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  Phosphate reactor

  Posted: January 26th, 2011, 2:39pm CST by Zuna

  Can i uses NP-reducing biopellets in a phosphate reactor
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  what eats web throwing tube worms?

  Posted: January 26th, 2011, 2:27pm CST by mandarinman

  i have these little tubeworms that throw out little untidy webs and i was wondering if there is anything that eats them?
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  Any spare tank setups for sale?

  Posted: January 26th, 2011, 1:34pm CST by ShaunSwindon

  I doubt everyone on here is up to date with the problems I have been having but after my meeting last night with fellow reefers in Johannesburg I am considering starting over.
  
  Before the admins crucify me again for discussing something which is not allowed to be discussed is it ok for me to ask fellow posters if they have a spare +- 1000mm to 1200mm tank setup they are not wanting anymore and how much would I be looking at buying it for?
  
  The problem is I have a fresh water tank and every which way I turn there is something new which I cannot change. I am looking at a tank in a cabinet of some kind which holds its own sump and can stand in a lounge / dining room area and still look smart and not drown out the TV or radio with the sound of running water.
  
  Like I said this is just an idea and I am not going to merely throw money at my problem but if I do not have the right tools then how can I succeed in what I want :(
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  I am back.

  Posted: January 26th, 2011, 12:48pm CST by psycho

  Hello everybody,
  
  After I saw this "You last visited: 16-02-2008 at 18:10 PM" I guess I am a new member again.
  
  It feels good to be back.
  
  At the moment I don't have a tank, I sold everything I had and what ever didn't sell I gave away, BUT die gogga het weer gebyt. So I pop around Adriaan's place on Saturday, I got a quote on a new tank,
  
  To start off:
  
  Tank 1200(l)x600(h)x800(w) 10mm all round, double 10mm base black silicone.
  4ft sump modified by Adriaan
  Ocean Runner return pump
  2 T5's
  30kg's of live rock
  Waterboy RO unit.
  
  As I progress I will ad more hardware, I am not in a rush so the tank is going o progress slowly, but the right way, no more short cuts.
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  Neon Green Hitchhiker Found

  Posted: January 26th, 2011, 9:54am CST by Jeann1

  Hi.
  
  I saw something moving last night , unfortunatly the camera wasn't close enough..
  
  I have a small (size of a 10c , if not smaller) neon green crab! I had a look on the net, and the only crab close enough - though not nearly as green as this one is the emerald crab.
  
  Has anyone ever seen something like this - I will try to get a pic, but it seems as if he/she is only out during night time
  
  Any possible ID's ? I know its difficult without a photo
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  Mantis Shrimp, Peacock or any other

  Posted: January 26th, 2011, 9:51am CST by dallasg

  Hi,
  
  i have a tank that is crying out for a mantis shrimp, any one have one they want to sell or get rid of
  
  thx
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  Strong men wanted

  Posted: January 26th, 2011, 9:30am CST by johanpm

  Hi all,
  
  I am planning on moving my new 2m tank from the back of the bakkie to the stand on Saturday morning, but am in desperate need of some volunteers.
  
  Please pm me if anyone would be able to help.
  
  Thx guys.
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  BOYU TL450..Temp problem

  Posted: January 26th, 2011, 8:52am CST by belindamotion

  We just bought a BOYU TL450 Nano Tank...I joined Marine Aquariums of South Africa and started reading and trying to gain knowledge as I go along...I've noticed just about everyone has a Temp problem...Hubby bought the Tank about 2 days ago...we did the salt and got some Live Rock today..The Hydrometer was spot on...our Temp is at 27 degrees and had the lights on today for the first time and Temp went to 28 degrees...heater unplugged...can't get it to 25 degrees with the current fan, even during the night...is there a stronger fan I can replace it with...? Obviously same size...I really don't want a wall mounted fan or normal home fans all over the place and I can't find any Water Chillers for such a small little Tank...Don't think there is for this small size...it says 58L, but with my "sand" and live rock, it's actually 42L of actual water in the Tank...
  
  I'll be the first to admitt that anything Electrical or Mechanical is way above my Head so I could be so far out that I'm asking if a BMW wheel will fit on a Mini Cooper, but I saw this Fan and it looked like the "replacement parts picture" on the Boyu Site...
  
  120mm Ball Bearing Computer Case Cooling Fan - ultra high flow
  
  I'm from South Africa so hopefully they are local, if correct..or is that what I have already...as I think all the Nanos have the same Fan...
  
  Sorry if this is asked already, I'm still feeling my way around the Site, but I'm hopeing that I'll get replies or thread links to the answers as I've got this Tank three days and from the word go I can't get the temp down to 25 degrees...
  
  My second problem, or maybe just lack of knowledge...I have two switches...one for the "blue light" and the other one for the "white light"...I was told in the store that both should be on together...my problem is that my Fan only works if the "light" is on....I wanted to have the white light on for +-6-7h..(I was told not more than 8) and then turn off and switch on the blue light for the remainder of the time so that the Fan will work as I mentioned that I get 26 degrees at night with no lights and roughly 27 degrees during the day with no lights...No lights purely because I'm setting up my Tank...I also want to mention that no sunlight near my Tank...
  
  Third and last question...now that I've put in Live Rock...do I switch the lights on...I did yesterday when we bought Live Rock as I figured "live" and probably needs photosinthesis...(sorry for the spelling)...
  
  Thanks guys...will appreciate some help...xoxoxo
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  Fish Auto Feeder

  Posted: January 25th, 2011, 7:18am CST by mandarin

  Is there any gurru out there that uses one of these and how reliable are they.
  I know some of them feed up to 4x per day but don't know for how many days on end. Some work with air, batteries, 12v and 220v ect.
  There must be a SLIM PIET on this forum that can build one that can feed up to 2 weeks non stop, i'll even be a sponsor to get this thing going, just think :thumbup:MASA FEEDER:thumbup: sounds good hey.
  
  Still holding onto my tank :tt2:
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  LPS Frags

  Posted: January 25th, 2011, 11:48pm CST by Tiger eye

  Hi guys I’m looking for ANY LPS frags. I would love to buy LPS at my LFS but unfortunately my budget dose not allow for those prices. That is why I’m looking for frags. I have a frogspawn and a candy cane. Can anyone help me please?
  
  Thanks
  Tiger Eye
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  Urgent help needed Crab picked up in Jozi parking lot

  Posted: January 25th, 2011, 10:42pm CST by fwkruger

  Hi there,
  
  Last night I was on my way home when I spotted a crab in the parking lot. This in the middle of Jozi is a little puzzling. It's body is a little smaller than a grown man's fist. Anyone with some idea where it could have come from??
  
  Didn't think it would make it alone. So I took it with me. Could some one identify the species?
  
  Any advice on what to do, how to take care of it, etc would be appreciated. I know nothing about taking care of a crab.
  
  See picture below:
  
  
  
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  Various frags for sale: East Rand

  Posted: January 25th, 2011, 9:38pm CST by animalia

  Various frags for saleCommon Names:

  zoanthids
  

  Scientific Names:

  -
  

  Size of frags

  from 50 mm in dia
  

  How long have you had the frags?

  2 Months
  

  Are the frags mounted?

  Yes
  

  Shipping or Collection only:

  Strictly collection only
  

  Your location.

  East Rand
  

  Price:

  -
  

  Photo's:

  R70
  
  
  R200 - side to side 130 mm
  
  
  
  R250 Two different Zoa's together
  
  
  

  Notes:

  -
  

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  Johanpm's 2m tank

  Posted: January 25th, 2011, 9:34pm CST by johanpm

  Hi all,
  
  Well I collected my new tank from East London over the weekend. What a drive!
  
  Now I am just waiting for the new stand to be completed. Holding thumbs for Friday.
  
  In the meantime I have to keep the LR going...
  
  
  
  Also testing my new DNW250
  
  
  
  As soon as the stand arrives the tank will be carried inside and then the fun starts. The tank is 2080(l) x 700(w) x 700(h).
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  full 4 foot system BARGAIN!!!!! for sale: cape town

  Posted: January 25th, 2011, 8:48pm CST by JsPLAYn

  Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:

  full 4 foot system BARGAIN!!!!!

  Location:

  cape town

  Shipping or Collection only:

  collection

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  1.2m DT with tinted black glass (1.2x450x450).... Box overflow for perfect space savin surface skimming....all plumbing dun with drilled 50mm overflow an 32mm return,pipes fitted runnin into sump(1.2x450x420).... All this fitted onto a thick countertop base on a 950mm high galvanized stand..... Absolute stunner at a bargain price of R2500..... Contact sieraaj 0768674930
  :yeahdude:

  Notes:

  -

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  bruces 3ft squared

  Posted: January 25th, 2011, 8:05pm CST by bruce

  some pics of my tank
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  My 2m

  Posted: January 25th, 2011, 7:59pm CST by zmowzer

  Just set up this the end of last year,
  If you have any suggestions please let me know :)
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  Urgent help needed Urgent Help Needed!!!! Coral Dying!!!

  Posted: January 25th, 2011, 7:20pm CST by iggy

  my leather coral is dying any help????
  
  also see my post
  Marine Aquariums of South Africa > Corals > General Coral Care Urgent Help Needed!!!! Coral Dying!!!
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  Aqua Medic Turboflotor protein skimmer to trade for sale: Centurion

  Posted: January 25th, 2011, 7:11pm CST by conspicillum

  Hardware for saleThread title:

  Aqua Medic Turboflotor protein skimmer to trade

  Location:

  Centurion

  Shipping or Collection only:

  Willing to ship at buyers expense/risk

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  Aqua Medic Turboflotor protein skimmer to trade for a canister filter that turns 1000Lp/h or R1000.00 cash.

  Notes:

  -

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  Aqua Medic Turboflotor protein skimmer to trade for sale: Centurion

  Posted: January 25th, 2011, 7:06pm CST by conspicillum

  Hardware for saleThread title:

  Aqua Medic Turboflotor protein skimmer to trade

  Location:

  Centurion

  Shipping or Collection only:

  Willing to ship at buyers expense/risk

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  Aqua Medic Turboflotor protein skimmer to trade for a canister filter that turns 1000Lp/h or R1000.00 cash.

  Notes:

  -

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  The confusion caused by X volumn to describe flow

  Posted: January 25th, 2011, 6:28pm CST by Bob the (reef)builder

  I so often find confusion on this topic.
  
  People quote that you need 60x volumn or 100x to successfully maintain sps etc.
  
  Its horribly misleading when one considers the different pumps we may use, especially in larger tanks.
  
  I have a 5000l system. On one side where most if the pumps are hidden I have 18500l of flow produced by a selection of pumps such as aquamedic 3500 or 6500. These are centrifugal based uplift pumps, not the newer technology flow or stream type prop pumps.
  
  These pumps producing 3.7x volumn:eek: keep the large SPS population in my tank very happy.
  
  On the other side, just to fill in a gap or two I have two 15000lph flow/stream pumps.
  
  You might think that the 30 000l produced by the flow pumps must be far more significant than the 18 500l on the other side. You would be very wrong. :tt2:
  
  Switch off the flow pumps and you will be hard pressed to notice, hell days have gone by before I've realised that these pumps had been turned off.
  
  Switch off the main flow of 18 500l and the tank goes dead. Only the tiniest flicker of life from the flow pumps tell you that the power hasn't tripped entirely.
  
  So how does something almost half the volumn of of the second massively eclipse the second.
  
  Simple. Energy. Assume that you put 22watts into a flow /prop/stream type pump designed to produce 15000lph. Maybe it is 95% efficient (ie 95% of the energy fed into it produces water flow) so nearly all of the 22w go into water movement.
  
  A 65watt centrifugal pump may also be 95% efficient but only be rated to produce 3500lhp. This one will make much more impact at churning water around, because the jet created moves the water around it as well, getting it all going.
  
  How? Simple. 65watts of energy is a lot more than 22watts. No matter how good German engineers are they have not found a way to produce more energy from a machine than is put in.;)
  
  Stream type pumps are great, they manage to move large volumns of water around without undue stress on corals placed quite close to them. This is why they were designed. The close proximity of everything in the average aquarium makes them very useful.
  
  But the way that they produce circulation is so different to other pumps that it leads to some confusion. X volumn becomes meaningless. Try comparing a CLS to stream pumps using x volumn for true meaningless information.
  
  We should rather use watts per liter if we want more acurate comparisons or ways to help each other regarding flow. :)
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  Brand New 1,5m Tank and such for sale. for sale: Cape Town

  Posted: January 25th, 2011, 5:27pm CST by CheshireCat

  Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:

  Brand New 1,5m Tank and such for sale.

  Location:

  Cape Town

  Shipping or Collection only:

  Collection only please.

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  Price: R3500 for everything mentioned below the pic.
  Please note: The SunSun pumps and skimmer have been sold!
  
  
  
  Tank: 1500mm x 600mm x 700mm (10mm glass)
  
  Stand: 1500mm x 600mm x 800mm (Galvanised)
  
  Sump: 1200mm x 450mm x 45mm (6mm glass)
  
  AquaH20 Pump (2900 l/h)
  
  AquaH20: 2 x 300W electronically controlled (FRESH WATER USE ONLY) (Not shown in pictures)
  
  Backing for Tank (Not shown) and Perspex covers for overflow.
  
  Buckets for tank maintenance.
  
  Boards for the base of the main tank and one which fits between the lower bars for the sump to rest on.
  
  This tank and all the supplies are new, none have been used.
  
  Reason for selling: Moving and can't take these with me. COLLECTION ONLY PLEASE.

  Notes:

  -

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  Urgent Help Needed!!!! Coral Dying!!!

  Posted: January 25th, 2011, 4:12pm CST by iggy

  Hi Guys
  
  I recently bought Sinularia (Yellow Corn flour Leather Polyp) and Sarcophyton (Leather Stone Mixed Colors). i dripped them for 45min-60min before adding them to my tank. the Sinularia is already dead and my Sarcophyton is sarting to fade, you can see the flesh of the coral has this dying white color and all its polyps are retracted.
  
  my water conditions is as following:
  PH: 8.7
  Ammonia: 0.3
  Nitrates: 20ppm
  Phosphates: 0.25
  Flow: 41 (working to get it lower)
  Lighting: 2x 10000K white T5's & 2x coral blue T5's
  
  I added them to my tank on Friday, unfortunately the Sinularia only made it untill Sunday and i had to take it out. ( fear of Ammonia Spikes)
  
  yesterday afternoon I saw that my Sarcophyton is showing the same symptoms as the Sinularia did. I started yesterday to target feed the coral with brightwell aquatics Restore (0.5ml in fear of over feeding my system)
  
  what can i do to help this little creature & how harmfull will it be to my other corals whe it dies????
  
  Peace be on all your journeys.
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  hello everybody

  Posted: January 25th, 2011, 12:04pm CST by neville swart

  Good day all! im glad tobe part off this forum, i've aways been intrested in aquariums even more so with my son starting to fish with me its tradition
  now to set up a tempirary marine tank in our december holidays. we specialy
  catch tiny fish of all sorts and also keep small octopus and anemones succesfully
  all of witch we release back into the ocean at the end of our break. im now thinking
  of starting up a permanent tank. will be posting some pics. later.
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  Price Boyu 450

  Posted: January 25th, 2011, 11:01am CST by eric.f

  What would you pay for a Boyu 450
  R1200 -00 do you think that would be a good buy.
  Any advice what to check (2nd hand)
  
  THANKS:thumbup:
  eric.f
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  Group Acrylic Order ???

  Posted: January 25th, 2011, 10:33am CST by Neil H

  Guys
  
  I have managed to find a cheap (ish) supply of acrylic.
  
  4mm clear sheet 3050mm x 2050mm @ R260 excl VAT total of 6.2m
  
  I only want a piece 2050 x 1050
  
  this leaves a piece 2050 x 2000 up for grabs at R260 pm2 ex vat
  
  If you are interested please reply on this thread
  
  Usual price is R500 - R600 ex vat
  
  I could use black as well so if you need vlack then lets see what we can do ???
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  HELP!! DIY Reactor

  Posted: January 25th, 2011, 9:58am CST by Jaco Schoeman

  Guys... I have recently added NP Reducing bio pellets to the tank. Read the instructions and it said one can even keep it in a sock in the column, and then I thought I wanted a bit better, so I built a small reaction chamber for it.
  
  Thing is, the water comes in on one side, and then exits the other side, but this just pushes the bio pellets to the other side of the reactor in one mass, without them "swirling" around...
  
  Then just to make sure this would be fine, I emailed the manufacturer, who then said they have to move around, otherwise they will just become on solid as the bacteria start growing...
  
  So, I really do not want to spend R1000 for a PhosGuard reactor etc.
  
  How do I build a DIY reactor that will let the pellets swirl around? I have searched the web but there is no real step for step instructions. I also (to be honest) do not really understand the working behind a reactor to make the pellets swirl and move.
  
  Can onyone help urgently please, I have to have this sorted out TODAY before those bio pellets set into one block...
  
  Thanks!!!!
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  Freashly mix salt water parameters

  Posted: January 25th, 2011, 9:03am CST by butcherman

  Who here checks the Water parameters of the fresh salt water befor they do a watercahnge?
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  Pufferpunk's 90g Reef

  Posted: January 25th, 2011, 8:18am CST by Pufferpunk

  90g tank, 20g sump, 20g refugium (plumbed separately), 6 T5 lights with moonlights (DIY in canopy)
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Idea to get started in the hobby

  Posted: January 24th, 2011, 11:34pm CST by Prash06

  Hi guys
  
  I'm new to the marine world and even though I wanted a marine aquarium for nearly 2 years, I've never gotten around doing it. Mainly because it can get quite costly to start and with my post grad studies in the pipeline I didn't want to have a cash flow problem. Well anyway I got 6 months left and well, cash flow is looking (a bit) better. So offcourse the idea got back into my head and now I want to get myself into it...really badly!!!
  
  I've been looking around and as expected, it's really expensive to have a brand new tank, equipment and livestock. I was thinking of buying a second hand tank with some equipment and from there buying as I need. Ultimately, I'd like to have a reef tank. And I'm aware reeftanks can be more expensive than the other set-ups (and harder). Well anyway here is my concept. Feel free to give advice or correct me as you see fit.
  
  I'm planning to have a FOWLER set-up. I could be wrong on this but to me it seems like a preliminary set-up to a reef tank (am I wrong?). From there I'll buy reef safe fish and hopefully in a few months, I'll be able to start my reef tank. I plan to upgrade the tank to a bigger tank but at a much later stage.
  
  I've looked around and I've found a dude selling quite a nice deal. He's selling his tank (120 litres) with all equipment, fish, coral and live rock. Now since I'd like to start somewhat fresh, I'd like to sell the fish and coral and keep the tank, equipment and live rock (and sand). From there I plan to start my "quest".
  
  What you think? Yay or nay?
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  My own DIY fan Chiller

  Posted: January 24th, 2011, 11:21pm CST by CW

  Hi there ppl
  
  I got an idee today when i had a temp problem.
  I switched on the roof fan but dident help. Then i got the normal portable fan, placed it on the wall at the back of the tank and directed the fan to blow air between the light unit and my open canopy.
  
  And whala, my temp went down to 26.
  So it looked like it worked.
  
  Now i made another plan. Cos im not letting that stupid portable fan stand there all the time.
  And i definately dont have cash for a proper chiller.
  
  So i made my own.
  Using the following:
  
  Some flatbar and angle iron i had in my garage.
  8x 120mm, 12v pc fans, 38CFM, R45 each
  1x 400w pc power supply R250
  1x power supply switch (this will alow me to turn the unit on or of)
  
  Later on i might try using some kind of thermostat that will switch the unit on at 26 and of at 25. Something like that.
  
  And the i will also get beter quality 120mm fans which will give me 50 000 hours, 19db and 90CFM. So ill get more airflow wich sould work beter.
  
  But for now im just tryin this out to see if its realy gona work.
  
  So, less jara jara and more pics pics. hehe
  
  
  So as you can all see.
  Im not done yet.
  
  Only had 4x120mm fans. Geting more tomorow.
  Still have a few holes to drill, need to paint the frame. (will powdercote it later.
  Have to build a controle box to hide the power supply in and and and.
  
  But as soon as thats done ill post more pics.
  
  Let me know what you think ppl.
  
  Yes i know, i am biz with a 120L top up tank aswell.
  Will probably build it tomorow.
  
  Cya ppl:thumbup:
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  Storing RO water

  Posted: January 24th, 2011, 9:24pm CST by cassie1

  What about normal RO water. For how long can you keep it in a contaigner before it goes off?
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  Water...

  Posted: January 24th, 2011, 8:16pm CST by Steven Woodbridge

  How long can i store salt water in a container for before it goes off? Was thinking of keeping water in my garage and doing a 20l water change every 2 or 3 days. Would this be ok?
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  chiller positioning

  Posted: January 24th, 2011, 1:26pm CST by dropzone newbee

  so , i have 2 huge fans running on my tank most of the day
  the room my tank in is very very hot and nowadays my tank starts at 25 degrees in the am and some hot days , rises to 28/29 ( not great)
  i am now looking at the idea of a chiller
  my question is , can i place the chiller at the bottom of my tank , next to sump , behind closed doors ?
  my concern is the heat the chiller generates , will it be running 24/7 ?
  ill attach a pic of cabinet so you can see- chiller would go on the right hand side
  
  
  
  
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  regal tang and cleaning wrasse for sale: randburg bryanston

  Posted: January 24th, 2011, 12:27pm CST by boetie

  Fish for saleCommon Name:

  regal tang and cleaning wrasse

  Scientific Name:

  -

  Size of fish

  3 and 4 cm

  How long have you had the fish?

  1 month

  Is the fish eating?

  very well

  Shipping or Collection only:

  collection only

  Your location.

  randburg bryanston

  Price:

  R250

  Photo's:

  

  Notes:

  

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  Shop visit - 22 Jan - Macro Algae

  Posted: January 24th, 2011, 12:12pm CST by alarkins

  Hi all,
  
  I was at your shop on Saturday just passed to get more live rock and water - rescape of my tank. Very nice and exceptioanlly helpful staff. Awesome to have a real shop closer to home :)
  
  I do need some Caleurpa and chaeto - please let me know how much it will cost and when I can get some?
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  Filter Socks

  Posted: January 24th, 2011, 10:21am CST by ChrisNell

  Hi
  
  I have a setup with an overflow into sump, with skimmer in first chamber. Then DSB with Chaeto. I have no mechanical filtration, and (I think) as a result a lot of particles in my water column.
  
  Would a filter sock, bound around my overflow pipe as it comes into my first sump chamber be a good solution? Is a filter sock basically a silk stocking?
  
  Thanks
  Chris
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  Proposed TS 2 Mod

  Posted: January 24th, 2011, 10:04am CST by Neil H

  I am thinking about doing a complete mod on my TS2 and am interested in opinions !
  
  I have been looking at MANY skimmers with regards the drop off, where the total water volume will be approximately 1400L
  
  I have noticed the following

  • the application of a water volume to a skimmer seems to be based on gut feel more than a concrete science..... if there is a formula behind it then i can not find it.
  • There seeeems to be very little consistency with respect to the volume of the skimmer, the rating of the pump or the volume of the tank it is supposed to skim
  • While the amount of air that is drawn in through the pump is critical, very little info is populated about various pumps throughput

  There should be some sort of connection, some sort of ratio between these numbers, especially if they are in fact related .......
  
  if i look at my TS2, it is highly comparable to the skimmer sizes of skimmers rated to much higher volumes ! the main difference is two fold, 1 the size of the pump of the skimmers rated to 3000L are much bigger and 2 the bigger skimmers are almost withough exception, re-circulating.
  
  SO here is what i am thinking about and would like your opinions on......
  
  I plan on replumbing the intake on my OTP2000 that feeds my TS2 and making this a recirculating pump. the outlet will remain the same but a second pump will be attached as a feed pump. I will also insert a bubble plate.
  
  Should the skimmer work i would upgrade the otp2000 to an HY2000 or even an HY3000 for energy efficiency !
  
  My guess is that this recirculating bubble plate skimmer would be rated to 1200 - 1500 L depending on what my throughput rate ends up being
  
  I am interested in everyones opinion !
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  LR, Light unit, Wave maker???

  Posted: January 24th, 2011, 9:53am CST by NeilSmit

  Hi all
  
  Please could you send me an e-mail if you have any of the above for sale...
  
  I need 30kg LR
  A light unit with 3-4MH's and a couble of T5's
  And 2 wave maker powerheads with control box
  
  Kind Regards
  Neil Smit
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  Test kits wanted

  Posted: January 24th, 2011, 9:14am CST by flamming angel

  Howzit all
  
  Looking for the following test kits. If you have some let me no.
  
  nitrate
  nitrite
  ammonia
  phosphate
  
  thanks.
  ps. If you have any other ones also let me no.
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  Need help with temp.

  Posted: January 24th, 2011, 9:12am CST by CW

  Hi there ppl
  
  Can i please get some advice with temp broblems.
  
  Ive got 2x nemos, 1x blenny and 4x hermits.
  
  During the day my living room temp goes up to 27 and then the tank goes up to 28.9(was the highest so far).
  
  Ive got an open canopy with 4x 54w tubes.
  
  What can i do to get the temp down?
  I do have a ceiling fan and i left it on the whole day yesterday but it dident work mutch. Maybe about 0.5 at the most.
  
  I know most ppl will say a chiller is the best.
  But i was thinking, why not a aircon then.
  
  Then atleast it will cool me down aswell.
  
  Cya
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  Hi from PUFFERPUNK!

  Posted: January 24th, 2011, 8:42am CST by Pufferpunk

  I was sent over here by Anemone. She says it's the friendliest forum in the world. :thumbup:
  
  
  I've been in the hobby >30 years. Mostly FW but went to the other side when my BW puffers got ups to marine. I was hooked after that.
  
  Here's my main reef tank:
  
  
  I also keep several species of pufferfish & run a puffer forum for the past 12 years. I was told it would be OK to pout in my sig.
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  The wait is over

  Posted: January 23rd, 2011, 9:51pm CST by maxisoft

  So after 5 weeks, my tank is ready. With the help of DallaG, we built a T5 light hood and voila, we got action..... (But it took awhile to get the design right.... and lots of refreshment........
  
  Here are some pics... note the timestamp.... we started around 7:30pm
  
  
  
  6 x T5-54w, 2 x T5- 39w - Alanod sheet as reflector...
  
  Dallas and I hard at it...
  
  
  
  6 x 54w, 2 x 39w T5's
  
  
  Lights and Ballast Test
  
  
  
  The Hood going on Tank - Eventually...
  
  
  
  And Voila .... it works....
  
  
  
  And after quite a few hours, we get the full satisfaction of the tank running under
  lights, skimmer, etc.....
  
  Cheato added, critters, etc.....
  
  Now we add a couple of shrooms, and Zoa's and watch what happens.......
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  Sea hare

  Posted: January 23rd, 2011, 9:02pm CST by williet

  Hey guys
  
  I just caught a sea hare on my one favia coral
  I don't know if he was feeding on it but I have been able to ID it as a sea hare
  
  The question is - good or bad? I have it in a test tube (very tiny).
  
  Dunno what to do with it?
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  Nenie

  Posted: January 23rd, 2011, 7:36pm CST by Steven Woodbridge

  I started my tank (600L) 8 weeks ago and put a Nenie in the other day with two clowns. Everyone on the form said that i must take it out cause its going to die. Well i did a water change today and not even an hour later and he was stone dead. What has caused this and why would this happen? :eek:
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  My nenie died...

  Posted: January 23rd, 2011, 6:57pm CST by Steven Woodbridge

  Thanks guys for all the help but last night my nenie died and i threw it away. Def the tank was to fresh to put it in. will wait a year before i put one in again .......:(
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  Hello - help understanding if this tank is a good deal...

  Posted: January 23rd, 2011, 3:06pm CST by Christy

  Hi there,
  
  I've been keeping my eye out for the right starter nano marine tank... and have seen this offer on gumtree...
  
  It's for a Powerlab Marine tank 600x600x400 (10mm glass,black silicone) with stand and cuboard. The tank and sump take about 170 L and it includes a sump, powerlab protein skimmer, phosphate remover, carbon, uplift pump and a 3x10 000 kelvin florescent fitting all for R2.5k ...
  
  Does this seem like a reasonable deal???
  
  Really pleased to have found this forum for advice!
  
  Thanks!
  Christy.
  
  
  Link to the advert...
  POWERLAB MARINE NANO TANK - Pets, other pets - Gumtree Cape Town Free Classifieds*
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  what macro algae is this?

  Posted: January 23rd, 2011, 3:00pm CST by Adee

  Had a few strands of this stuff that came in as a hitch hiker, grows really fast.
  
  
  
  
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  filter media help

  Posted: January 23rd, 2011, 2:43pm CST by Charl_Stanhope

  Im using a sponge filter in first section,t(compartment,whatever you call it)then the water runs through phosguard, purigen and activated carbon which i change every month or so,3rd section ive got a skimmer which is working fine.Ive also got 10 bio balls and 3 bags of ceramic rings. in in the 4th chamber Ive got a big spunge. Ive got about a 1700 litre ph flow rate in my tank(a pump and a mp250 flow pump aligned on the live rock. I changed the positioning often of the flow pump). ive got 15kg of live kenyan rock and 3 kg of base rock.
  
  Ive been told to get rid of the bio balls and the ceramic rigns. How do I safely remove them? do I remove a bag of rings every week or do I just take all the bio balls and the ceramic rings out at the same time. or do you guys think I should just leave it all in. I think ive got to much happening at the back so im not getting enough flow through all the media. I also thought of cutting the sponge in halve. its probably 30cm long.
  
  Please advice me
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  Alkalinity problem with new reactor media

  Posted: January 23rd, 2011, 10:57am CST by gaboon

  I've switched to the extra course ARM media and now I'm only getting about 12 KH out of the reactor, the PH is set to 6.35.
  
  I'm using the Reef Octo CR100 reactor.
  
  Any ideas?
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  skimmers for sale: Northriding

  Posted: January 23rd, 2011, 10:46am CST by gaboon

  Hardware for saleThread title:

  skimmers

  Location:

  Northriding

  Shipping or Collection only:

  Both

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  2 skimmers for sale, both in excellent condition
  
  Deltec AP600. Rated for 600L. R1450
  
  
  JNS Aquaria Hob skimmer. Rated for 400L. R900
  

  Notes:

  -

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  Tank doors

  Posted: January 23rd, 2011, 10:35am CST by CW

  Hi there ppl
  
  Finaly my tank doors are done.
  Now i only need to get some handles cos the mild steel wont look that nice with the brass hinges.
  
  And i also need to put some supports inside the doors.
  
  Hear is some pics.
  
  So what do you think ppl?:thumbup:
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  Lieutenant Tang Double Band Surgeon - Brakpan

  Posted: January 23rd, 2011, 8:31am CST by animalia

  Fish for saleCommon Name:

  Lieutenant Tang double band surgeon
  

  Scientific Name:

  A. tennenti
  
  Size of fish
  

  70 mm from top to bottom fin 130 mm from mouth to Tail
  

  How long have you had the fish?

  6 months
  

  Is the fish eating?

  eats everytime you adda piece of Nori to the clip - Eats extremely well
  

  Shipping or Collection only:

  collection please
  

  Your location.

  East rand Brakpan
  

  Price:

  R 600 collection please
  

  Photo's:

  
  
  

  Notes:

  -
  

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  Water Testing

  Posted: January 22nd, 2011, 9:09pm CST by marsbrat

  Hi,
  
  Does anyone have a decent PDF document or something with the correct various test levels for the various stuff that need to be / should be tested?
  
  Also recommendations for a decent test kit and what "mooties" to always have in the house?
  
  :)
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  Dragon Wrasse.

  Posted: January 22nd, 2011, 6:35pm CST by ShaunSwindon

  I was at my LFS looking at the beautiful marine creatures and came accross a medium sized Fish called a Dragon Wrasse. Wow what an unusual Fish. Never seen anything like it and it was for sale for only R190.00 :thumbup:
  
  I asked about it and did some reading earlier that it can be rather a pest in a coral reef tank as it enjoys digging up live rock and corals in search for food :(
  
  If anyone is looking for this beautiful speciman then PM me for details of which LFS it was :whistling:
  
  I would take it except after losing 80% of my Fish in my tank Ive decided to go slowly this time and get my sump which was donated by Mandarin running for another 3 weeks running. I just thought this was a very good price for such an amazingly different looking Fish :)
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  anybody able to share some chaeto in fourways or Roodepoort area please

  Posted: January 22nd, 2011, 5:02pm CST by Swimmer

  Hi Guys
  
  Looking for some chaeto please, will be able to collect tomorrow in the Fourways, Randburg or Westrand / Roodepoort area.
  
  Any help greatly appreciated. Please PM me and I will respond immidiately
  
  :thumbup:
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  Salinity during cycling

  Posted: January 22nd, 2011, 3:28pm CST by SchyffS

  Alternative salinity during cycling
  My question is related to lowering the salinity during cycling.
  Can one lower the salinity during cycling, if so what would be the lowest salinity value.
  Ofcourse, when N/P levels reach acceptable levels and the tank filter system has finally matured then my idea is to increase the salinity to its correct level and get the Ca, kH and pH values in sync.
  
  I read somewhere on a bacteria product that the salinity must not be lower than 1.017 in order for the bacteria to survive, this is the basis of my question.
  It will lower the startup costs of cycling and also it wont be a complete waste to have perfect salinity values while cycling for a month or two.
  
  Any views on this?
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  What fish next?

  Posted: January 22nd, 2011, 1:25pm CST by CW

  Hi there ppl.
  
  Just wana know what i should get next.
  
  Ive got:
  1x Midas Blenny
  2x Flase apercula clowns.
  4x hermit crabs.
  
  Id like to get a blue cheek goby but i hear it dies before a year. Tank must be mature.
  
  Any sugestions?
  
  Cw out
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  Putter wanted: Odyssey White Hot # 2 Center Shaft

  Posted: January 22nd, 2011, 1:04pm CST by Seabass

  Hi, any one have an 'Odyssey White Hot # 2 Centre Shaft putter' for sale please PM me your details. Thank you.
  
  
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  Specials

  Posted: January 22nd, 2011, 9:56am CST by Naiema

  :thumbup:We have stunning Yellow Tangs(med) going for R595, Aquamedic Salt 600ltrs:R495. Also in stock large Scooter blennies, Fire Gobies, Vlamigis,Longnose hawks,Foxface and more. Ph 0217122534/0826368990
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  Where to buy replacement pipes and connectors

  Posted: January 22nd, 2011, 9:21am CST by Quinton

  Howzit Marco
  
  After a good few years in the sun, the thin white pipes and connectors on my RO unit are completely perished, and need replacement. Can you send me some, or can I source them locally here in Cape Town? Anyone else who may know where I can buy this stuff in Cape Town, feel free to respond in the mean time, as I don't know how often Marco checks this thread.
  
  Thanks in advance...
  
  Q
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  Mxican Turbo

  Posted: January 21st, 2011, 7:39pm CST by ThaneF

  Hi,
  
  Do you have/could you get me some mexican turbo's? I have a 130L nano with a lot of red hair algea and I hear that they eat it.
  Could you please advise?
  
  Regards
  Thane
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  RO filter is driving me insane!

  Posted: January 21st, 2011, 4:46pm CST by Tremayn

  Hey people,I have a marine RO filter. It was fitted with a tank so that it could be used for drinking water as well. Lately it makes soooo much of noise! Its always humming, moaning n stuff. Really a pain in the butt! Does this normally happen or is something wrong? It is under the kitchen sink and it is on its side as thats the only way it could fit. This is it in the box
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  Frags to give away?

  Posted: January 21st, 2011, 4:41pm CST by marsbrat

  Hi all,
  
  I am looking for anyone in the JHB/East Rand area wanting to get rid of some coral frags...I am new to the game and don't have much to swop...my budget also kinda saw its backside with the setup of the tank.
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  Red "Hair" Algae?

  Posted: January 21st, 2011, 4:20pm CST by ThaneF

  Hi all,
  
  I have this algae in my tank and I just don't know what it is and how to get rid of it. All of my parameters are correct so I've given up trying to work it out my self and ask the experts... what the :censored: is this and how do I kick it's a$$?
  
  
  
  I have tried to find info on MASA but I haven't had any luck.
  Any/all questions welcome and suggestions please
  
  Thanks is advance
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  Sumping rock with apitasia...your thoughts

  Posted: January 21st, 2011, 3:28pm CST by flamming angel

  Howzit guys and gals
  
  Just wanted to know how safe is it to place rocks that have apitasia in your sump.
  Will it transfer to the DT?
  
  Thanks
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  CO 2 gas silinder

  Posted: January 21st, 2011, 2:52pm CST by henk

  Iam looking for a gas silinder and a regulater.:)
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  Bio Balls and Ceramic Noodles for sale: Brakpan - East Rand

  Posted: January 21st, 2011, 2:49pm CST by marsbrat

  Hardware for saleThread title:

  Bio Balls and Ceramic Noodles

  Location:

  Brakpan - East Rand

  Shipping or Collection only:

  Collect

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  I have a bucket of Bio-Balls and a Bucket of Ceramic Noodles that I am looking to swop or sell...:) Yes, I am serious!!!
  
  

  Notes:

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  DIY Protein Reskimmer

  Posted: January 21st, 2011, 1:56pm CST by marsbrat

  Hi,
  
  I just want to thank Animalia for the Protein RE-Skimmer they built for me. It is a DIY system built out of glass into the sump. Works like a bomb!
  
  
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  RO water

  Posted: January 21st, 2011, 1:19pm CST by ashbeggs

  Please can someone help me in determining if the following Water purification unit would supply pure enough water to use for water topups and also as water changes mixed with salt?
  
  Filtration -
  PPF (sediment filter, removal of sand silt, dirt and rust particles)
  UDF (Reduction of odour, taste, chlorine and halides, deleterious substances, Fe, Hydroxybenzene, As, Hg, Al, CHC13, CC14)
  CTO (Reduction of odour, taste, chlorine and halides, common organic matter and micro-organisms, extremely tiny particles, suspended substances and colloids)
  
  Source water TDS = <300 PPM
  
  Its a 3 cartridge system with changeable filters.
  
  Thanks!
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  ISO, Apperture and Shutterspeed WHAT?

  Posted: January 21st, 2011, 12:17pm CST by Jaco Schoeman

  Photographic guru's...
  
  I need your help...
  
  I have recently bought the Fuji Film HS10 bridge camera. It has all the functionality as a DSLR, shoots in RAW etc. etc.
  
  Here's the spec:
  
  FinePix HS10 / HS11 | Fujifilm Global
  
  Now, shooting the kids whilst busy pulling the dog's tail etc. is one thing, but taking photos of gorgonian polyp's is another.
  
  I am really struggling to get my head around this whole ISO, Apperture and Shutterspeed thing.
  
  I have seen the movies, read google but there are no real advise out there on how to take good aquarium photos.
  
  Taking into consideration my water is much more blue than it is white due to more actinic light, what are the basic rules then of taking nice photos of coral, and then of fish?
  
  Should I use Macro Functions, what ISO should I use, Shutter Speed etc?
  
  I know there are no real ABC answer here as there are many factors, but where do I start. What is a good average ISO, average apperture etc to use?
  
  Thank you!!!
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  ID needed

  Posted: January 21st, 2011, 11:54am CST by WAYNE1

  cant seem to find out what fish these are on the net
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  if u bored- more red sea pics

  Posted: January 21st, 2011, 11:20am CST by dropzone newbee

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [url=http://www.marineaquariumsa.com/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=33779][img]http://www.marineaquariumsa.com/imageh
  
  
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  Live Rock

  Posted: January 21st, 2011, 8:24am CST by maxisoft

  Wanted: 10 Kg's Live rock + 20Kg's Base Rock...
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  Red slime outbreak

  Posted: January 20th, 2011, 7:26am CST by Slims

  hi Guys
  
  I am battling with serious Red Slime and GHA in my setup. My tank was moved into a new setup 4 months ago and was about a year old prior to that. I have had no problems with algae but 3 weeks ago it started and has gotten really bad since then. My water params are all in check. I have tried siphoning , brushing and doing water changes , but it just comes back.
  
  It started when i made some additions to the setup ... I set up a frag tank that is plumbed into the main system. Lights on the frag tank are on 10hrs a day. I also installed a diy carbon reactor to my sump. I ran a diy reactor with NP pellets for about 2 weeks but turned it off as it was clouding up the water. All of these additions where done simultaneously so i'm not sure if any of these are causing the outbreak. I have also been dosing IODION daily as my iodine reading was extremely low and my corals where showing signs of discolouration.
  
  PLEASE HELP!!!!
  
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  Aqua medic Wave for sale: Durban

  Posted: January 20th, 2011, 7:06am CST by RocheH

  Hardware for saleThread title:

  Aqua medic Wave

  Location:

  Durban

  Shipping or Collection only:

  Collection

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  Hi I have a Aqua Medic Wave maker that I don’t need any more it is still in great working order.
  I want R1500 for it.
  

  Notes:

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  RSS Bubble King Double Cones get outed by Royal Exclusiv

  Posted: January 20th, 2011, 4:50am CST by MASA Admin

  
  
  Royal Exclusiv has released their new Bubble King Double Cone protein skimmers out to the masses. Taking design cues from past Bubble King Models these new cone skimmers incorporate all the latest tech wizardry since 2006 when the first Bubble Kings were produced. You’ll notice design changes from earlier models with the biggest being a double “cone” that has been added on top of the bubble plate to maximize contact time with the air and water mixture. *The entire Double Cone skimmers can be taken apart or disassembled for cleaning. This is a huge improvement over other Bubble King designs. In fact, Royal Exclusiv has spared no expense by using titanium screws that are much stronger than traditional plastic screws. *It’s obvious that Royal exclusive has borrowed a few good ideas from ATB in Austria regarding dismantling and cleaning, something that has plagued Bubble King Owners for years and which the titanium screws will help.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  If you look at the outside of the cone though you’ll notice that the cone shape isn’t as profound as years past. *Just take a look at the Vertex Alpha Cone skimmers which was distributed in the United States. That cone utilized a very sharp or pointed design. We are told that with design testing aided with CAD computer programs the new design proved to be more efficient in developing a foam mixture. *Have you noticed the outlet of these skimmers is at the very base of the skimmer? This is great design and we wished we saw more of this hopefully eliminating all sources of micro bubbles that can be sucked back into your sump or display tank.
  
  
  
  There are three models (180, 200, and 250) in the Bubble King Double cone lineup with each of these skimmers being powered by a direct Mini Red Dragon pump (which is similar to the mini red dragon pump 1500) utilizing a 100mm solid 3D pump head.* The Double Cone Bubble King 180 is for aquariums up to 500 liters with adjustable 400-700 liters of air power and retails for 735€ ($990). Expect these new Bubble Kings to be offered in Europe within the next few weeks and shipments have already been planned for the US.
  
  Bubble King Double Cone Model 180 735€ ($990) for aquariums up to 500 liters** (adjustable 400-700 liters of air power)
  Bubble King Double Cone Model 200 815€ ($1098) for aquariums up to 1000 liters (adjustable 500-1200 liters of air power)
  Bubble King Double Cone Model 250 995€ ($1340) for aquariums up to 1500 liters (adjustable 800-1800 liters of air power)
  
  
  All screws made of pure titanium, grade 2 instead of plastic
  Release clamping wedge pipe
  Eindüsungspfanne dismantled and removed
  Pot with pivoting Absorbatablauf
  Foam tube removed due to silicone seal
  Bottom of the pot is not made of boards, but from a solid PVC ring, CNC turning
  Pot with CNC turned round thread, no dripping, no salt crusts, 100% tight!
  Massive and heavy construction of the entire skimmer reduces vibration
  Floor plate with 5 piece parabolic rubber buffer from 30 Shore soft natural rubber prevents hum
  Silicone decoupling pump skimmer
  Extremely quiet Mini Red Dragon Pump, 1000 units already in the mini-series BK
  pump head with sea water-resistant titanium screws
  Pump also parabolic with rubber feet, acoustically decoupled from the floor
  Pump shaft made of special material, like titanium, absolutely unbreakable and sea water resistant
  Air-and water-efficient, adjustable
  CNC machined wheels made of solid POM-needle sticks, turned and milled
  Including ozone connection at the nozzle
  Including ozone hose and nipple directly on the wedge tube.
  Ozone can be connected directly, without additional air pump
  Original quality of Röhm Plexiglas tubes, plastic plates of German premium supplier
  Air intake hose …. with 3 mm wall thickness not bent and is sea water resistant
  High-precision fabrication, made by Royal-Exclusiv.
  Three models available now: 180 – 200 – 250 mm
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  RSS Sicce Wave Surfer pulses Voyager water pumps

  Posted: January 20th, 2011, 12:40am CST by MASA Admin

  
  
  The Sicce Wave Surfer is a new electronic propeller pump wavemaker intervalometer which allows you to get some different flow patterns with Sicce Voyager pumps. Designed to accommodate one or two of the unusual Hexjet Voyager 1-4, or more conventional large propeller bladed Voyager 10, the Sicce Wave Surfer will be able to handle 100 watts total. The Wave Surfer is as simple as it gets with one knob controlling the interval time, and the other knob adjusting the relative interval time between one pump and the other.
  
  The Sicce Wave Surfer appears to be have a minimum interval time of five seconds so don’t expect to be reproducing any real live waves. So far we’ve only gotten wind of the Sicce Wave Surfer with the mammoth 220v receptacle, but presumably this device could easily be fitted with North American 110v plugs, provided the circuitry can already handle a doubling of the electrical current. The Sicce Wave Surfer will retail in the price range of* 50-60 € ($67-80) and we’ve got a long musical promo video waiting for you after the break.
  
  
  
  
  Click here to view the embedded video.
  
  
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  • Misbar Maroon clownfish video show piebald stripes with age
  • Anampses lennardi is absolutely stunning in this high definition video
  • Video of many aquarium fish in a natural reef environment in the Phillipines
  • Bangai Cardinalfish video in their unnatural habitat

  
  
  
  
  
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  RSS Sfiligoi Genesis LED fixtures are modular, dimmable and upgradeable to RGB

  Posted: January 20th, 2011, 11:30pm CST by MASA Admin

  
  Sfiligoi takes modular LED striplights to an entirely new level with the new line of Sfiligoi Genesis LED fixtures we caught back in May at Interzoo. Like the Sfiligoi T5 + LED hybrid we wrote about earlier, the Sfiligoi Genesis LED includes all the LED*functionality*– dimmable, CREE LEDs, optional RGB — in one of the sleekest looking packages we’ve seen so far. Since the fixture is modular, you are pretty much unlimited in the amount of configurations you can achieve with LED color choices of Blue, Cool White (8,500K appearance) and the unlimited combinations of full-fledged RGB LED lighting offers.
  
  With the*Sfiligoi Link six-channel controller on RGB modules you can program a full spectrum of colors and be able to dim all the other modules as needed. From a dusk to dawn to a full-on lunar cycle, the RGB LEDs offer plenty of punch allowing you to gain some of the most dynamic lighting over your tank. Tapping into the uber-popular CREE LED technology gives you plenty of illumination, the standard Cool White LEDs can pack up to 139 lum/watt output.
  
  Each Sfiligoi Genesis LED strip is*constructed*out of extruded aluminum and*passively*cooled giving it silent operation in a low profile. While passive cooling gives you a silent operation, there is only so much heat that can be dissipated off the fixtures at a given time. With that said, we have faith that these LED lights are engineered to get the maximum heat transfer to protect the LEDs but at the price of these, some active cooling would help us sleep a little easier. Your array of Genesis modules can be tank mounted via brackets or suspended above your tank — either way you will not want to hide these beauties behind a canopy.
  
  
  Like most of Sfiligio’s products, the Lamborghini of aquarium lighting, you are going to pay a premium. Pricing starts around $800 for a three-module, 24 in. unit with two white and one blue LED strips and can go up to $4,000 for an eight-module, 60 in. fixture. Adding the optional RGB LEDs will tack on antouher $200 to 500 depending on the module.*The*Sfiligio Link controller will cost $400. The Sfiligoi Genesis LED modules will be released shortly through its US*distributor*Aquatics Elite.
  
  
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  Nano tank for sale: Durban

  Posted: January 20th, 2011, 9:30pm CST by floh

  Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:

  Nano tank

  Location:

  Durban

  Shipping or Collection only:

  Shipping

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  Hi guys, since iam busy clearing stuff out...
  
  i have a small nano tank for sale, that i bought from the waterboy a few years back. It is a rounded 120l tank imported from germany. It came with a Tunze nano reefpack which includes a tunze hang on skimmer with magnet and a tunze overflow box with magnet. Ive also added a Reeftek refugium too it and done all the plumbing with a King 1 pump. Ive also bought a 24W ballist and 2x24W Reeftek T5 tubes, 1 white and 1 blue. Also has a sicce powerhead with magnet in it and a 100w heater... Perfect for a seahorse tank.
  
  Looking at R3000 for everything.
  
  The tank looks like this...
  
  
  
  and this
  
  

  Notes:

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  new RO unit

  Posted: January 20th, 2011, 9:00pm CST by ashley100

  I got my new RO unit today Water-boy reef master plus evolution TC, looks so good and it looks worth more than what i paid for it, best quality, you can just see that it is made good. cant wait to use it flip it is so cool.
  
  THANKS WATER-BOY
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  RSS Shorty buckets of Seachem Salinity shipping soon, three buckets up for grabs right no

  Posted: January 20th, 2011, 7:50pm CST by MASA Admin

  
  
  Seachem Salinity has recently become of the highest grades of synthetic salt mix available to reefers. Although Seachem Salinity first shipped in a large bucket that mixed up 200 gallons, curious reefers eager to get in on the premium salt fix will soon be able to try out Seachem Salinity with a container half that size that mixes up 120 gallons. The Shorty Bucket of Seachem Salinity is beginning to ship to retailers nationwide, but here’s your chance to win a bucket before you can buy it. See our previous coverage of Seachem Salinity to find out what this salt is all about, and continue reading for full contest rules on how you can win your own shortstack of Seachem Salinity premium salt mix.
  
  
  

  • Leave a comment below. Seriously, you can put anything you want.
  • You may only enter this specific giveaway once. If you decide to enter this contest more then once you will be disqualified. Yeah, we have robots and human slaves that check for fairness.
  • Contest is open to anyone in the USA 18+! Yeah, turns out that in some states its illegal to win a contest if your under 18. Who knew? Ask your parents if you want to be entered.
  • Winner will be chosen randomly. The winner will receive one half bucket of Seachem Salinity valued at less than $99.
  • If you are chosen as the winner, you need to respond to our email within 3 days. If you don’t, we will pick someone else. So check your email!
  • Entries can be submitted until Wednesday,* January 26th, 11:59PM CST.

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  Big Blackhole

  Posted: January 20th, 2011, 5:02pm CST by mandarin

  A warm hello to all the reefers out there. I think i came to a point that i have to quit marines, i became addicted to this hobby. Always buying stuff, upgrading, spending thousands left right and centre, forgetting about the wife, kids and grandchildren.
  Can't go any where, WHY? no one to look after the tank, cancelled the 2009 Dec holiday, busy upgrading.
  My daily routine, wake up at 5am, sort out the tank till 6am, shower and of to work from 7am -17pm, back home 30min, check my setup, of to the gym another 45min -1hr, back home feed the fish and do routine work. By now i'ts 8pm, have a meal BUT only me at the table. Have a shower and check if everything is still OK with my setup. Now i'ts 9pm, wife already in bed. Eish what a life to have.
  Weekends even worser, cleaning, water changes, of to the LFS to see if there is'nt something i can buy, some times the whole day. No time to visit friends and relax.
  When we were on holiday December my son looked after my tank but this was not nice at all, me enjoying myself and he had to be there twice a day.
  Can someone tell me if i'm doing something wrong or stupid to quit.
  I will still be on the forum because there are wonderfull people out there and i made alot of friends.
  In a few weeks or so i'll sell all my stuff on the forum and believe me there will be bargains. Sorry have to go now - routine stuff.:thumbup:
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  red sea , brothers ! enjoy

  Posted: January 20th, 2011, 3:35pm CST by dropzone newbee

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  RSS Sfiligoi Genesis T5 hybrid fixture features RGB LED integration

  Posted: January 20th, 2011, 3:30pm CST by MASA Admin

  
  
  Sfiligoi is releasing a new Genesis T5/LED hybrid*fixture through its US*distributor*Aquatics Elite very soon. The Italian company, well known for its high quality fixtures, combined a mix of T5 and LEDs using two rows of Cool White LEDs and one row of Royal Blue LEDs in the new*Genesis T5/LED hybrid*fixture.
  
  The powerful Cree LEDs in the new Genesis T5 fixture offer an intense output of*light the entire length, which will be welcomed by high light loving corals. The LED/T5*hybrid also means that it will create a desirable “shimmer”*effect missing from most T5 fixtures.**All the LEDs are dimmable via a 0-10v DC interface and active cooling is provided by speed adjustable fans. The fixture also offers a RGB option via their Sfiligoi Link 6 Ch Controller which allows for endless color possibilities. We also really dig the sleek design and neat*aluminium*body this fixture has to offer.
  
  The Sfiligoi Genesis T5/LED hybrid*fixture will be available in*24 in., 48 in. and 60 in. lengths, priced at*$1,900,*$2,300,*$2,650, and*$3,250 respectively. The dimmable*T5 option adds another $500-600 to the unit.*For more information be sure to check out the*Aquatic’s Elite’s website
  
  
  
  
  
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  New On The Block

  Posted: January 20th, 2011, 2:40pm CST by SCUBA

  Hi All,
  
  Just joined the forum and looking forward initially to listening and learning. Started my first freshwater setup as a kid and over the years migrated to marine but that was a while ago and techniques and technology have changed a lot since then so I consider myself right back at the bottom of the ladder. Nothing in place at the moment and definitely not in a rush. Spend as much of my time as I can beneath the sea and have recently ventured into the immensely rewarding realm of underwater macro photography, so I suppose it was only inevitable that I'd get back to having a Tank of my own.
  
  Regards,
  
  
  Chris
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  Collecting trip for puddlehoppers in PE

  Posted: January 20th, 2011, 1:54pm CST by richardmatlock

  Hi ya'awl
  
  This is a call to all collectors who will be in the PE area on Saturday 22nd Jan and are interested in having a bit of a walkabout and seeing what fish have washed into the pools and gully's on the wildside. I'm walking (even if no-one else is interested) from Kini Bay through to Laurie's Bay, Beard's bay and Bushy Park and will be doing some serious scouting to see whether the wildside has any tropicals as of yet.
  
  I'll be leaving the Kini Bay car park at about 9:00am and heading east, it's a 3km stroll along the beach before we get to Laurie's Bay, were I'll be puddlehopping until I've caught something decent or am bored.
  
  If you're interested in joining me I recommend bringing
  1 - no weight-belts (unless you've got something to prove)
  2 - something to drink
  3 - good shoes for walking on the sharpest rocks in SA.
  
  Post or PM me any questions, I'll be sending this invite out to all AMAS members whose email addresses I can find.
  Some Pics....
  
  
  
  There are literally square km of pools/lagoons/bays, check the pic above (high tide, we will be there on spring low) and bear in mind that the white house on the RHS used to have 10 bedrooms.
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  Pics of Sirlanka fish recieved.

  Posted: January 20th, 2011, 11:12am CST by Perky pets superstore

  Hi we are recieving fish from Kenya on friday, but these came in on teusday.
  
  Yellow tangs are eating mysis and artimia.
  We have 2 left @ R675.95 each
  Size - medium
  
  
  
  
  Emporer angle Booked untill monday - Could be R 395.95
  
  
  We have 2 x grey surgens left @ 279.95
  Eating Mysis and Krill.
  
  
  
  2 x Clown surgeons @ R279.95
  Eating mysis and artimia
  
  
  2 x Cream angels eating mysis and artimia
  R249.95
  
  
  Blood shrims x 3 large
  R165.95
  
  
  
  Cleaner shrimp
  R145.00
  
  
  
  3 x x large anamones.
  R 329.95 each
  
  
  
  
  
  
  We also have the diamond back gobies and a
  Fairy wrasse.
  
  Thanks
  David
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  Place order for new Marine stock

  Posted: January 20th, 2011, 11:02am CST by Oceanson

  Hi all,
  We will be taking orders for the new marine fish, let us know what you want so we can order for you! Remember our policy of no holding of fish, due to our 14day life guarantee.If you want an item you need to pay asap for your item.
  We unfotunatly only provide this service for Cape Town region.
  OceanSon
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  What next?

  Posted: January 20th, 2011, 10:28am CST by ashbeggs

  Hi Guys
  
  My tank is 6weeks old and so far I've done the following:
  
  Upon starting I dosed Calcium and RED SEA Nitro Bac (bio starter)
  
  I added liverock and ran the system for a week.
  
  I then added my first fish, a Damsel.
  
  There after I've done Weekly water checks of Nitrate, Nitrite & Phosphate.
  
  Weekly top ups with RO water
  
  Dosed Aquapharm Marine Oomed
  
  Yesturday I did my first water change and started dripping Kalkwasser. I also added my first 1ml of Vodka.
  
  Whats the next step!? Do I just let the tank be and carry on with water tests and changes as I have been or are there other additaves I should start adding?
  
  How long before you can say your tank is pretty much "mature" and through the teething stags?
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  Please advise what to get and where - battery back up

  Posted: January 20th, 2011, 10:11am CST by ziyaadb

  Hi gents
  
  I have decided that before i add any more livestock to my tank i am going to setup a battery backup system.
  
  It needs to be a simple system that automatically switches on once power trips. I am going to run a small seio(prop 1000, 5.7W rated) on it as i do not have a dsb and do not need water flowing through my sump. i just need surface agitation to provide air for the fish as its a FOWLR system.
  
  I know i need the following:
  Inverter(modified sine wave as i cannot afford a pure sine wave)
  Charger(can i ues this one: Benton BX-1 battery charger )
  Battery (can i use 1 of those batteries thats used for alarms or gates as i cannot afford a 102Ah battery at the moment)
  Pump(listed above)
  Switch to turn it on when power goes off and to go off again when power returns.
  
  Can someone please advise where i can get the stuff and how i would go about connecting it up? and will it work because i have a friend that runs a modified on a small return pump and it works fine i want to use a seio
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  Kent Marine phosphate sponge

  Posted: January 20th, 2011, 10:02am CST by jaybeepee

  Hey Guys,
  
  anyone used this? any good? reef safe? I'm thinking of running this and Kent MArine Carbon in a little canister filter I have?
  
  Cheers
  Jason
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  Water tests

  Posted: January 20th, 2011, 10:02am CST by ashbeggs

  Hi Guys/Girls
  
  Please could you advise me of the important water tests I should be doing.
  Currently I check Nitrate, Nitrite, pH and Phosphate. I also keep an eye on temperature and salinity.
  
  There's so many other water tests that can be done, shuch as Ammonia, calcium, copper, iodine, kH/Alkalinity, magnesium, dissolved oxygen, silicate or strontium.
  
  My tank is 6weeks old just and I've just done my first water change.
  
  Are there other important things I should be checking?
  
  Thanks :)
• 

  Yet another great MAC shipment

  Posted: January 20th, 2011, 9:05am CST by calvin@exotics

  Good morning all:thumbup:
  
  We have landed another awsome MAC shipment
  
  here is some eye candy:biggrin:
  
  best regards
  
  Calvin
  
  Exotic Aquariums and Pets
  tell: (011) 892-5058
  cnr Caron and Trichardt road
  Boksburg North
• 

  Urgent help needed Marine Ich ? What is the correct treatment?

  Posted: January 20th, 2011, 8:38am CST by williet

  Hi all
  
  Remember I had a thread under urgent help needed for my blue tang that had ich ? Well now all my fish have it (2 Clowns and a Bi-color Blenny).
  
  This has prompted(Forced) me to understand the disease and what treatment options are available. As I am desperate!
  
  I have done a lot of research and I get lots of conflicting stories. I thought this would be a cool place to discuss this disease, “eliminate" the myths from the facts and help Newbies like myself to know what is the right treatment?
  
  I will list the treatments and what conflicts in each one.
  
  Copper
  
  It is good. Some say 100% survival rate but it is dangerous and you have to ensure the Cu levels stay right. Not reefsafe and must be done in a qt
  
  Formaline
  
  Also another treatment carcogenic you need to work with gloves and also can be dangerous as it will further damage damaged tissue.
  
  Cu + Formaline
  
  This was another mixture and apparently is a lot better.
  
  Transferring
  
  This is interesting – You have two hospital tanks and transfer the fish only between the tanks every day, clean the tank out and then do the same the next day for 10 days. (Where does all the non infected cured water come from ????)
  The shrowd of darkness
  Here the tell you to switch off all lights, cover your tank and raise the temperature to 29c(Here I have had reports that raising temperature only works with freshwater and this is baaaaddd for corals and will cause bleaching but the will recover ?). This has to be done for exactly two days. This will accelerate the lifecycle and the tomites will not be able to find the host ? And die? They also say to put some garlic in the food (Which I will get to shortly) It encourages feeding is a natural antibiotic and the smell causes the parasites not to find its host ????
  Garlic
  Some say jay some say nay. Some speak of the benefits abovementioned, but others say whilst there no scientific proof, it does stimulate appetite in fish but also damages their livers?
  Reef safe products
  Boy, the List here is endless I will discuss one
  The say Herbatana is very good and natural and should be used in conjuction with Artemis. It is 100% reef safe and helps the fish recover and boost immunosystems.
  Then there is heal all which I have been told is a waste of time?
  Then there is the window period ? How long before you can add more livestock to your tank ?
  So without writing a 20000 words thesis, here is a condensed version of my research last night !
  
  Guys ? Input ?
  
  I need a :peroni:
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  bleach container

  Posted: January 20th, 2011, 8:36am CST by cswhitehead

  would it be safe to use sea water that was collected in an old empty 25l bleach container?
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  no emails !!!?!?

  Posted: January 20th, 2011, 8:35am CST by dropzone newbee

  morning
  
  i have checked under user cp and my email is deffo there !
  but when i post etc i do not receive mails !
  am i just dof or is something wrong ? :whistling:
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  ocean prop pump suction suck-alternative ?

  Posted: January 20th, 2011, 8:23am CST by dropzone newbee

  hey guys
  my 1 pump keeps falling and breaking my 1 plating monti :(
  the suction has become all hard and k&*%*%&%&%&%(***(&(k
  
  do they make a magnet for these pompies ?
  if so , where can i get my hands on some ?
  
  or - whats my alternative ?
  
  thank s
  
  clint
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  RSS DIY acrylic refugium “cube,” making more with less

  Posted: January 19th, 2011, 11:30pm CST by MASA Admin

  Do-it-yourself (DIY) projects help many of us stretch our dollars in getting set up and continuing the hobby. Some people can make magic from a screwdriver, roll of duct tape and a 2×4 and others work their skills to the fullest with full-on, heavy duty machinery and talents. DIY projects can make us feel like kings of the hill and others like a big chump. One of my favorite materials for DIY projects is acrylic. It is commonly available, pretty simple to cut and glue, and doesn’t rust! I wanted to share this simple project I did to create refugium for my tightly packed aquarium stand and hopefully inspire the DIY-er in you.
  
  Let me start the story a bit further back. When I got a surprise gift in a 75-gallon aquarium a few years back, I was stoked and knew it was going to be a bit expensive to get started setting up a saltwater tank (and boy did I grossly underestimate too!). My Dad is a wonderful craftsman and luckily I got at least a fraction of the gene. I don’t have a lot of workspace in the small duplex we rent and I was able to grab a great Ryobi cordless toolkit that gave me the majority of the tools I use to do my magic.
  
  
  
  I laid out a month-long stand building project but I kept hesitating on the design and slowly stocked up materials. When I finally got the beast done it was a year later and well over budget. At least the time allowed me to research and shop for equipment helping me tremendously in the long run. As with most non-engineers, I grossly over-braced my stand ended up with a good portion of usable “real estate” hogged by 2×4′s leaving me a tight fit underneath. For a sump I squeezed in an 18-gallon tall aquarium leaving a minute chunk of space left over for other gear. I knew I wanted to add some sort of refugium or increase the sump volume even if it was an empty five-gallon bucket.
  
  After a few acrylic projects I felt pretty comfortable with the material and figured a tall acrylic box would make a great refugium. Being budget-minded (every penny spent on something was a penny that wouldn’t be spent on fish or coral), I started shopping the local plastic shops in Northern California and was able to pick up some really nice scraps during a scrap bin sale. Buying acrylic can get pricey and if you find a local shop, they typically sell the scraps for a fraction of the cost but you are left at the mercy of the sizes of the scraps you can find. So for under $10 I got all the acrylic I need and more to make a nifty 12 in. x12 in. x 16.5 in. ‘fuge giving me around 10 gallons of space.
  
  The refugium is euro-braced around the top to get it nice and sturdy and I used PVC plumbing pieces for some simple DIY bulkheads. I feed the ‘fuge with a tee off the return pump that gravity flows into the sump. A small deep sand bed, live rock rubble and chaetomorpha are housed inside giving me added biological filtration. I even rigged a light from a simple plastic ceiling lamp fitting, an extension cord and a 6500K full-spectrum CFL floodlight. So my total cost for the ‘fuge, sand, plumbing and light was $20!
  
  
  With a project like this, acrylic can be cut with a good straight edge, a few clamps and a circular saw. A router is a nice touch too when you invest in a good bit with a guide bearing, giving you the ability to carvet nice clean edges for the professional touch. If you haven’t worked with acrylic before, there are some great tutorials online and is pretty simple to do. Grab a few scraps and some glue and give it a whirl, you’ll be building your own ‘fuge in no time.
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  Wanted - 22 000 l Palario Pump

  Posted: January 19th, 2011, 11:22pm CST by Brandon WJ

  Hey guys does anyone know where i can get a 22 000 l Palario pump?
  Maybe the sponsers can let me know if they have?
  Thanks.
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  Doors

  Posted: January 19th, 2011, 10:08pm CST by CW

  Hi there ppl
  
  Finaly i got the wood for the doors on my tank.
  Before i post the pics of the doors here is some pics of the equiptment i used to get my wooden doors and panels as is today.
  
  
  Not myne. My father in laws. Wich i had my own. Its a great tool.
  
  What i great tool aswell. This is myne. Just need to get myself more tips for different shapes around the wood. But this one looks great for now.
  
  Now the start of the doors.
  
  Left over wood from a 610x2400
  
  Sollid Brass hinges R38 each
  Mild steal door handles R15 each
  
  I couldnt get solid brass door handles and i like the shape of these.
  
  Doors just cut out. 610x740
  
  It should look something like this when im done.
  The wood will just have a dark brown colour as you will see in the last pic.
  
  And there you have it.
  Now only for a varnish tomorow night then hopefully the doors will be fited before the weekend.
  
  I might still have a problem with the doors when there fited because i think it might not open that well because it might put against the frame.
  
  But i already have a plan.
  
  Watch this space.
  
  CW out:thumbup:
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  RSS Marine Depot launches “Like It” giveaway

  Posted: January 19th, 2011, 9:50pm CST by MASA Admin

  
  We like Marine Depot, we like Facebook and most of all we like free stuff. Marine Depot recently rolled out a new contest where all you have to do is “Like” them on Facebook to enter. The pick one random fan each week for four weeks to get a sweet prize. If you’re already a fan and have hit the “Like” button on Marine Depot’s Facebook page you are already entered in the drawing.
  
  
  So what can you win? The first drawing is slated for Jan. 21 for a CoralVue 250 Watt Electronic Metal Halide Ballast. After that on Jan. 28 they give out a MarineDepot.com Exclusive ReefKeeper Lite with an SL1 Expansion Unit and free PH Probe, on Feb. 4 it will be an EcoTech Marine MP40 Vortech Propeller Pump with Wireless EcoSMART Driver, and finally on Feb. 11 is your choice of any JBJ Aquarium they carry. There are some official rules involved that you can check out on Marine Depot
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  RSS Reef LED lights has your ultimate DIY LED light fixture

  Posted: January 19th, 2011, 8:20pm CST by MASA Admin

  
  
  
  if you’ve been eyeballing commercial LED reef lights but haven’t yet found one that suits your particular need then consider the hefty DIY kits offered by Reef LED Lights. The fixtures that RLL provides through their kits and and in completed form are the epitome of no frills, but for that you also get a light that runs at the power you want, in the color you want, and with or without your lenses of choice. Reef LED lights gives you options of doing a simple strip, a value Cree XR LED model and a rocking Cree XP LED setup. The actively cooled LED setups may not be much to look at but with great LEDs running at optimal temperatures and using good optics you ought to really be able to build a decent metal halide replacement.
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  RSS Bar gobies, Pterelotris zebra: common fish are cool too

  Posted: January 19th, 2011, 6:50pm CST by MASA Admin

  Click here to view the embedded video.
  
  We may spend an inordinate amount of time talking about the rarest fish in the hobby, but we’ve got nothing but love for the bread n butter fish that fill the tanks of hobbyists around the world. You gotta love hardy, colorful interesting fish which are common enough to be bought in groups so that newby aquarists can enjoy more natural behaviors and interactions of these beautiful fish.
  
  
  In a way, we have a dichotomy of emotional feeling for the rare fish and the common ones. The rare fish give us something to look forward to, and they make us think about faraway location areas that we never hear about like the Dampier Archipelago or Clipperton Island. On the other hand, common fish are what reminds us of our roots in marine and reef aquarium keeping. Rock on firefish, grammas, gobies, damsels, clownfish and tangs.
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  What is this thing?

  Posted: January 19th, 2011, 6:16pm CST by ShaunSwindon

  I noticed my mushroom / toadstool coral was looking a little half dead so I took it out and had a look at it to find this weird worm like creature with bristles running all along its sides hiding under the actual lip of the dome head part of the coral. I am trying to load the pics I took. Any ideas what they are as I have seen a bigger one in my tank before but never on any of the corals :(
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  UV Glue

  Posted: January 19th, 2011, 6:15pm CST by erle_vaughan

  I have been chatting to okes at graft about tanks... as reefers do:P... and one oke has said to me that he made a tank type of table( just for bubbles and coloured lights) using UV glue (glue that sets under UV, Like at the dentist).
  
  Has anyone ever built a tank using UV glue? it will look awesome in my opinion not having silicon in the corners.
• 

  30 Days and counting

  Posted: January 19th, 2011, 6:13pm CST by maxisoft

  Well, after learning so much about this hobby/sport/lifestyle (and mostly from all of you), having changed my setup, built another sump, etc its now starting to take shape....
  
  Skimmer, more LR coming soon.... ( like this week)....
  
  
  
• 

  who wants a small hairy crab?

  Posted: January 19th, 2011, 5:58pm CST by RiaanP

  I'm in Centurion. Found small hairy crab, smaller than a 5c
  light greenish back side with front off head and claws a dark brown and tips of claws a white speck.
  
  my camera is crap. Waiting for my brother with better camera.
  
  If anybody wants him, come and get him. PM me.
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  MUST I feed my coral?

  Posted: January 19th, 2011, 2:38pm CST by Jaco Schoeman

  This is a question that I have seen many times on a few forums and heard them asked by many newcomers at pet shops. Unfortunately these questions are often answered with misinformed or misunderstood opinions.
  
  Having a NPS dedicated system, I have to focus all my energy into providing the right food, at the right time, at the right flow to the right coral.
  
  This thread however is not in fact aimed at NPS coral, as the answer to the above thread question with NPS are a simple one: Feed them or lose them...
  
  So, that said, let us address this topic with a simple answer, and I will give my explanation below:
  
  Question: MUST I feed my coral?
  
  Answer: UNDOUBTEBLY!!! A fed coral is a healthy coral.
  
  
  
  Now many will jump on their horses and say that corals photosynthesises which gives them enough nutrition to live from?!?!?!?
  
  This is true yes. BUT only to an extent. Coral have zooxanthellae inside of them that photosynthesises and produce sugars, fatty acids, amino acids and glycerol. These are all perfect and can give coral 100% of their daily energy requirements, but coral need other building blocks too.
  
  These products (fatty acids, sugars etc) that is produced by the algae is quickly used for metabolismic puroposes; resparitory fuel and sectretion of mucus, and another part of these products are used for skeleton build.
  
  Now you might think that skeleton build means bigger coral, but what is a skeleton without bio mass (tissue).
  
  Coral can only build bio mass by taking in organic matter such as plankton. By taking in food, zooxanthellae are stimulated better and allows better buildup of pigments such as chlorophyll. This makes the coral a beter solar cell, as it can now convert more light into energy, much more effeciently.
  
  It is thus safe to say that coral can thus be kept under less light, as the coral will be able to produce more energy and nutrition, more effectively under less light.
  
  So how does feeding then help build coral skeleton and tissue?
  
  Firstly, feeding lead to more metabolic CO2 production. More CO2 production lead to more bicarbonate production which in return provide more building blocks for synthesizing the coral skeleton. Secondly, more nutrition provides more energy, which allows more calcium ions to be tansported to the growing coral skeleton.
  
  Feeding quickly leads to coral tissue production and protein concentration.
  
  
  So then...
  
  Although photosynthesis from light can provide a coral wiht most of it's required energy, it is merely just a source of "JUNK FOOD" and corals require more building blocks to better develop and grow.
  
  
  What does coral eat?
  
  Coral gets nutrition from the following main areas:
  
  -Photoshynthesis through zooxantheallea inside the coral body
  -Dissolved organic matter (DOM) like amino acids, fatty acids and urea.
  -Dissolved inorganic matter (DIM) through macro elements such as calcium, magnesium, trace elements etc.
  -Planktonic foods that range from
  **picoplankton i.e protozoa
  **nanoplankton i.e algae
  **microplankton i.e rotifiers
  **mesoplankton i.e brine nauplii
  
  
  
  How does corals feed on DOM's, DIM's and Plankton?
  
  Corals have developed several methods to do this, including physical capture by polyps, which is loaded with nemotocyst cell's that are fired upon detection of food. This then numbs the organism, which can then be consumed by the polyp's mouth and gastrovascular cavity. This is more the case with SPS and LPS, gorgonians etc.
  
  Soft coral like mushroom secrete a mucus which captures organisms and transport them to the mouth by means of flagella (hairlike appendages.)
  
  
  What factors impact the amount of particles taken up by coral?
  
  There are various aspects to consider like prey type and concentration, polyps type, size, polyp density, polyp structure, water flow and even reaction time from the polyp.
  
  This makes it difficult to say what the ABC's when it comes to feeding foods. One needs to take each coral into consideration, as some SPS are more aggressive and better prey capturers than other SPS coral.
  
  The most important factors IMO however, is current velocity, polyp size and particle size.
  
  
  Velocity: If flow is too fast, the polyp cannot react quickly enough. Too slow and the polyp will not be enticed to open up at all.
  
  Polyp size and make-up: Suncorals for example are true hunters, and their polyps have adapted to their feeding requirements. They are very capable hunters, compared to the likes of mushroom for example. The larger the polyp, the larger the prey it can consume. The smaller the polyp, the more challenging it is to feed it, as particle size plays a very important part.
  
  Particle size: As a ridiculous example: A 300mm Anemone would not really react to picoplanktonic foods, as it woud require stint. Yet a gorgonian cannot consume a whole stint fish, as it would rather require pico plankton.
  
  You will need to experimnet with your flow and coral placement, until you have found the right spot where the coral has it's preffered flow, and can consume as much food as possible, whilst having the required light in the same breath.
  
  
  What are good foods to feed coral?
  
  There are many foods available on the market, that comes in a variety of particle sizes. The best is to see what you have in you system;
  
  For soft coral, it has been found that they are mostly herbivores, thus a good Phyto plankton food will do well for them. I can suggest Tropic Marin's - Phyton, or Brightwell's PhytoGreen - S or PhytoGold S. Other filter feeders like clams and tube worms will also benefit from this food source.
  
  For stony coral tanks, it has been found they feed predominantly on zooplankton, so again Tropic Marin's - Zooton, or Brightwell's Zooplanktos S,M/L will suffice.
  
  I can also recommend the use of Cyclop Eeze in any system!!! This is the main ingredient in our NPS Systems, and delivers amazing results!!!
  
  
  What about live food?
  
  Personally I prefer live food in fact. The problem however with live food is that is can be a mission to breed, cultivate and harvest. Many reefers just don't have the time to do this. Another drawback is the availability of starup cultures... It is quite easy in South Africa to get brine shrimp, but other planktonic foods like phyto, rotifiers etc. are extremely hard to come by.
  
  That said, if you can go with live food, even just brine shrimp nauplii, you have a sure winner. I am currently sustaining a NPS tank where about 90% of my food is brine nauplii only!!!
  
  
  CONCLUSION:
  
  There is no known disadvantage of feeding coral. There are only very logic, very important positives to doing so. Even if you have good lighting, it will not hurt to feed your coral often, you might just hit that perfect spot you so hoped for in the aquarium...
  
  
  For a VERY indepth look into feeding, please have a look at this link...
  
  How corals feed
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  Monty Plate coral

  Posted: January 19th, 2011, 2:12pm CST by clown

  Hi ALL,
  
  Maybe this is a dum custion,but rather dum for 5 min then rest of our lives.;)
  
  I am thinking on getting a monty plate later one once my tank is more mature.
  
  
  Will Monty Plate due well under Boyu lights if you placed in in the middle to the top of the tank?
  
  Thanx in Advance:thumbup:
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  Fragging Zoa's to swop

  Posted: January 19th, 2011, 2:02pm CST by chas84

  Hi everyone,
  
  I'd like to find out what the best options are wrt fragging my zoa's. My main objective is to swop them with other reefers for colourful zoa's and other softies (frags, of course). I'm planning on making frags of 2 or 3 polyps each, attached to a cement frag plug (properly cured, etc.). I'll then wait until the frags have grown a new polyp before swopping them. I am new to fragging, so I'd like to hear if this sounds ok or if I should rather do it differently?
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  What fish to get and Where???

  Posted: January 19th, 2011, 1:55pm CST by AQUA-NATORE

  Hi Guys,
  
  I have my tank running for about 4 months now and everything is going perfect!!!
  
  I had issues a couple of weeks back from the heat wave but everything is getting back to normal now. :thumbup:
  
  I have 2 Chromis and 1 Common Clown and they are doing well, my Q is what other fish can i get or should get, my tank is only a Nano tank, 70L so im only looking at getting about another 3 or 4 fish max.
  
  If you guys could give me some ideas that would be great, also where in Cape Town can i buy them??:blush:
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  Anemone being hosted too agressively?

  Posted: January 19th, 2011, 1:15pm CST by Coves

  I am very concerned about my new bubble tip anemone that I picked up over the weekend. It stayed on a nice shelf near halide lighting and seemed very happy, but then my larger maroon clownfish started hosting it and wouldn't leave it along, day or night... the anomone held up for a couple of days but then moved under a rock and opened up again.... last night he shrunk up again, so I am assuming it will try to find another spot in the tank that will keep it away from constant hosting....
  
  In releationship, the clownfish is twice as big as the anemone. Is my anemone doomed to aggressive hosting?
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  Having trouble getting your BTA nennie to split?

  Posted: January 19th, 2011, 12:24pm CST by Dane

  These tanks might show you a thing or two...
  
  Wow! Hahaha :-)
  
  
  
  Zhenya's tank on the US forums (Reefland Reef Aquarium Forum & Community), He started out with one Rose BTA (Entacmaea quadricolor) and within a couple of years he had a couple dozen!
  
  And then the RK TOTM in may 2005
  
  Tank of the Month - May 2005 - Reefkeeping.com
  
  
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  Clown Surgeon for sale: Cape Town

  Posted: January 19th, 2011, 12:17pm CST by JD167

  Fish for saleCommon Name:

  Clown Surgeon

  Scientific Name:

  Acanthurus lineatus

  Size of fish

  +-10cm

  How long have you had the fish?

  +-1 year

  Is the fish eating?

  Like a pig

  Shipping or Collection only:

  Collection only

  Your location.

  Cape Town

  Price:

  R200 or Swap for what you have

  Photo's:

  

  Notes:

  This guy has been harassing some of my fish and I think it's time to find him a new home. Sorry for the bad pic, not easy to catch him on camera.
  
  He eats like a pig and picks algae off LR, DT glass and also loves Nori.
  
  Swap for what you have or R200.

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  Tank decor items for sale

  Posted: January 19th, 2011, 11:49am CST by gMAN

  PLease note that this is on behalf of @flamming angel,
  
  Hey all
  
  Got these items that i never really used.
  R300 the lot
  
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  Cant post in the junk yard section

  Posted: January 19th, 2011, 11:39am CST by flamming angel

  Can some please assist me. I am trying to post a thread in that section but it just times out and gives a network error. Any one willing to post a thread for me please pm. Thanks
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  New Shipments

  Posted: January 19th, 2011, 11:31am CST by Naiema

  We just received a stunning shipment of fish and Corals. Yellow Tangs, Lipsticks, Flame Angels,Japonicus, Cleaner,Dancing&Fire Shrimps,Anemones, False& Strawberry Grammas, Zoanthus,Mushrooms & more.Ph 0217122534/0826368990
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  New tank setup

  Posted: January 19th, 2011, 11:27am CST by Nippy

  Hi there Guys and Girls
  
  I have trying to do some aqua scraping to get an attractive tank setup for some time now,:blush: not realising that every time u re
  
  move all the live rock out of the tank then something dies,:( anyway, have learnt
  
  allot since and for the last time came up with this design,:whistling: not completed yet b
  
  ut about 80% done, still would like to get some more live rock to lift the left a
  
  nd right sides, also got rid of all the ceramic rings, bio balls and sponge in th
  
  e sump and replaced with live rock to two compartments in the sump, also the mult
  
  i plugs are gone and a main board is added, what a difference this makes, any fee
  
  dback as to the tank, coral placement and flow pumps will be greatly appreciated.
  
  
  
  Thanks
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  H. Magnifica rescue or disaster only time will.....

  Posted: January 19th, 2011, 11:05am CST by Hermanus

  Ok decided to start a new thread on the nennie .
  
  Bought a H . Magnifica in Aug 2011 and had it shipped to me. Big mistake. When the nennie arrived it was in a very bad state. No colour at all. Bleached and not able to let food stick to it's tenticles,to feed.See picture below
  
  :void(0)" target="_blank"> :void(0)" target="_blank"> :void(0)" target="_blank">
  AUG 2010
  
  So started to keep food (small Hake pieces) close to its mouth untill it sticked and turned off the pumps.Had to keep away the clowns for plus minus 45 min before it took the food and swallowed it.Light's is 2 X 150MH not enough,but because it is bleached I didnt want to go bigger on the lights just now,and run the lights only 4hours a day for the first week then increased it to 5 hours a day the next week.This is to prevent light shock,which will be fatal now.
  
  Every second day it is feeding on small pieces of hake,taking 40 - 55 min at a time.After a month it started to get small spots on it's tenticles.
  
  
  :void(0)" target="_blank">
  
  Sept 2010
  
  Signs of recovery!! So I started to feed it every day(small pieces of hake) a quater of the mouth size. Water change every week 5% on a 1300L system,cleaning the protiene skimmer twise a week,and increasing the light period every day to 7 hours.
  
  October 2010
  
  
  
  :void(0)" target="_blank">
  
  More colour on the tenticles,but on picture you dont really see the difference, so started to think this is all for nothing. However i still kept at it. Feeding every day and doing water changes to keep water as good as posable, no readings on nitrate 0 ,and I kept it like that. Salinithy I kept at 1.026 and temp on 25 degrees PH on 8,2. And I starded to increase the water movement on the nennie (add another pump(all pump's is made nennie safe).This seemed to make the nennie look much better.
  
  So November 2010
  
  
  :void(0)" target="_blank">
  
  Definately better looking much more promising.I at this stage increased the lightning period to 8 hours a day still on the 150 watt MH. Still doing al the water changes and feeding. Know the feeding started to become very easy.Food is sticking to the tenticles and it takes maybe 10minutes to finish eating.
  
  Des 2010
  
  
  
  :void(0)" target="_blank">
  
  And then it started to look better and better every day!! Now feeding 3 times a week bigger pieces of hake.Half the size of the mouth.
  
  Mid Des 2010
  
  :void(0)" target="_blank">
  
  Jan 2011
  
  
  :void(0)" target="_blank">
  
  Will keep you posted on the nennie and the progress I make.
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  How to build a reef ..

  Posted: January 19th, 2011, 10:33am CST by ZeroCool

  hi guys ...
  
  i got a new super nice tank. move all my live rock and existing live stock to the new tank, everything is doing well.
  
  i bought nice lps and softies, and a power blue tang (it was stunning), and now i hear, bad move.
  
  Some fish must be bought at the same time etc.
  
  Now, my question is, ultimatly, how do you know when can you add certain fish etc.
  
  ;)
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  600x600x550 cube system for sale for sale: Jhb - primrose hill

  Posted: January 19th, 2011, 10:17am CST by sweetnsour

  Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:

  600x600x550 cube system for sale

  Location:

  Jhb - primrose hill

  Shipping or Collection only:

  collection only

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  Hi All
  
  ive shut down my cube and its now for sale ;-(
  
  the tank is 600x600x550 with a full coast to coast overflow and 2x 50mm drains.
  
  Blue perspex backing.
  
  stand is built out of 4x2 tubing and painted black
  
  sump has three chambers and fits perfectly under the stand.
  
  setup comes complete with reef octopus OTP3000 return pump and all plumbing and light hanging bracket.
  
  the front and sides have cherry wood boards to cover.
  
  R2500, and needs to move ASAP.
  
  you are welcome to read and see all the pictures of this system while it was running from the link below in my signature.
  
  Regards Wade

  Notes:

  -

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  Sand Thingy

  Posted: January 19th, 2011, 9:55am CST by MavrickFDT

  Hi All
  
  I found this little thing Anybody have any idiea what this is?
  Attached Files

  Sand thingy.doc (92.0 KB)

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  Urgent help needed Clam

  Posted: January 19th, 2011, 9:52am CST by Zuna

  Morning Peeps
  
  im a bit worried about my Clam first it didnt want to open properly and now it doesnt want to close. the mantle stay in the shell it touched it to see if it for still alright and it only retracked the mantle a little bit.
  
  salinity 1.025
  ph 8.4
  Alkalinity 8.5
  calcium 451
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  Troublesome Yellow Tail Damsels

  Posted: January 19th, 2011, 9:51am CST by lloyd18

  Hopefully someone can assist me here, when I first set my tank up which was in Sept 2010 after around 3 weeks I made the mistake of adding two Yellow Tail Damsels now 5 months down the line and the tank is really starting to mature and look good I have started adding some more fish.
  
  To my surprise I added a Regal Tang and the Damsels went mad, got all territorial and landed up severly injuring the Regal.
  
  After numerous attempts to catch the little buggers and still no success I have decided to ask you all on MASA if you have some ingenious ways of catching these two fish as they are really starting to become a nuisance.
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  Urgent help needed I have crabs !!!!!!!!

  Posted: January 19th, 2011, 9:33am CST by quispiam

  REcently I have been noticing that a few of my fish seem to be disappearing from my DT. Being a slight novice I assumed these guys were just shy. Last week I eventually plucked up the courage to purchase my long awaited Flame Angle and also got two Candy Gobys with it. THey were place into the DT and two days later none of them were around any longer........
  
  Being quite alarmed, I armed myself with my pajama shorts and my maglite and waited until the lights in the DT had gone off ( an hour or so after that) and then went to have a look at what was happening in the taken. Scanning over the rocks, the light caught sight of quite a huge set of mandibles........ a big hairy looking crab was staring at me....pinchers the size of my pink-finger nail........
  First I was quite excited, then after some thought I realized that this can't be good and that in fact this may be the reason why the fish are disappearing....
  Since then I have sopted another baby crab and then one ( this morning) of an in-between size (big enough to have eaten 5 of my new chromis's I put into the DT this past weekend)
  
  Anyone out there know how to catch these night-assasins.......??????
  
  I also have a Concentric Circle Angle that I need to catch (bigger than the palm of a grown man's hand) - had the hook in his mouth 5 times yesterday, but no luck yet. He is eating my new leather and chases the smaller fish around. Never really liked him - was sold to me as a Juvenile Emperor......
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  WOW - look at the angels

  Posted: January 18th, 2011, 7:42am CST by ziyaadb

  Magman im sure you will love this
  
  YouTube - Nice Marine Fish Tank

  YouTube - Nice Marine Fish Tank

  
  All in a 100G but i wonder for how long?
  
  Queen
  Koran - i think
  emporer
  French
  blue face
  Now this is where it gets interesting:
  Flame
  Coral beauty
  Bi colour
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  keeping angels in a reef

  Posted: January 18th, 2011, 1:55am CST by Diveshan

  Howzit guys i need some opinions from anybody with experience with keeping angels and corals, i added a P.Navarchus and a P.Diacanthus to my reeftank, so far they both eating prepared food and have not touched the coral at all (sps, lps and softies), will they remain this way or is there a chance that i may wake up one morning and find that everythings been eaten?
  Thanx
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  RSS Gardinoseris Lives! (on the Coral Hub website)

  Posted: January 18th, 2011, 11:51pm CST by MASA Admin

  
  
  Gardinoseris planulata is a coral species which we have admired for over a decade from the scant images that were then available to view in the Coral of Australia and the Indo-Pacific. Like many of our favorite corals species from the Agaricia, Pavona and Leptoseris coral genera, Gardinoseris is a member of the family Agariciidae which includes many intricately detailed stony corals.
  
  Gardinoseris is extremely rare in the aquarium hobby even though the species was available maricultured for a time several years back. However, Gardinoseris was so poorly known then that there was an underwhelming lack of demand for the maricultured specimens and we haven’t seen one in an LFS since about 2007.
  
  
  Thankfully the producers of Coral Hub and the underwater dive guide on coral ID has updated their website with an entire page on the unique Gardinoseris coral, and there’s a handful of great photos to demonstrate how unique this coral is, and how unusual it can look when grown out. If you have some experience with Gardinoseris in captivity or if you’ve seen some available more recently please share in the comments.
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  RSS Sneak Peek – New Alternative Reef Ceramic Frag Plugs

  Posted: January 18th, 2011, 9:50pm CST by MASA Admin

  New Ceramic Frag Plugs forthcoming from The Alternative Reef
  
  
  At a recent belated holiday party, Jim Grassinger of The Filter Guys (perhaps familiar to readers for their RO/DI systems) gave us a sneak peek at a new design for ceramic frag plugs by The Alternative Reef.* The new style of ceramic plugs, as well as a new Filter Guys frag glue, are both due for release next month.
  
  
  As most Reef Builders readers are well aware, ceramic frag plugs require no pre-soaking to eliminate unwanted pH increases that can occur with other non-cured, non-ceramic plugs.* Initial durability testing (aka. dropping them on the floor accidentally) suggests these will hold up just fine.* These plugs are also “Made in the USA”.* No word yet on price, but we’ll revisit the new plugs, and the new glue, next month!
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  • Rock like corners hide pumps, pipes available in Europe
  • Cerameco’s hand crafted ceramic reefs are more interesting than real live rock
  • Cerameco introduces Vida Rock, made from porous durable ceramic
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  RSS Sleek Aqua Cubic nano aquariums

  Posted: January 18th, 2011, 8:30pm CST by MASA Admin

  
  The new Aqua Cubic aquariums are following the trend of open topped, sleek, stylish and functional aquariums putting as much emphasis on the outside of the aquarium as we put on the inside. Two different sizes are available — the Aqua Cubic 15 liter (35 x 27 x 90 cm) and the Aqua Cubic XL holding 55 liters — with three color choices to fit your personal taste with a black and red, dark and light oak and a black and white models.
  
  The tanks are fitted with Mini BioBox 2 three-stage filtration and a simple LED lighting system mounted on an integrated lamp support. The LED light includes 16 individual LEDs, most likely just in all white flavors, and running at low wattage, perfect for a freshwater planted tank. Adding a few blue LED accent lights might make a sexy reef setup as well. All three color models can be ordered with a matching stand. Pricing is around £94.99 ($151 USD) for the 15 l aquarium and £54.99 ($88 USD) for the cabinet and the larger version running £159.99 ($255 USD) for the aquarium and £94.99 ($151 USD) for the cabinet.
  
  
  [via Practical Fishkeeping]
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  Brown hair algae

  Posted: January 18th, 2011, 8:25pm CST by Charl_Stanhope

  Im struggling with algae. info on my tank. Ive got a 128 litre fish only tank for now. Gonna going into corals and stuff later. Its about a year old. Im using a sponge filter in first section,t(compartment,whatever you call it)then the water runs through phosguard purigen and activated carbon which i change every month or so,3rd section ive got a skimmer which is working fine.Ive also got 10 bio balls and 3 bags of ceramic rings. Ive got about a 1700 litre ph flow rate in my tank(a pump and a mp250 flow pump aligned on the live rock. I changed the positioning often). ive got 15kg of live kenyan rock and 3 kg of base rock which is starting to show signs of coraline growth. I am really struggling with brown and green hair algae and i have been trying everything for 2 months to get rid of it. if anyone can help ill be gratefull coz im on the verge of giving up. the itch is another nail in the coffin for me. my water parametres are all fine. here they are : (no3 - 10mg/l) , (no2 - omg/l) , (ca - 440mg/l) , (kh - 7d) , ( ph - 7.7) . Im dosing with magnesium,strontium and calcium weekly except for the calcium which i do every second week. its from advanced ultra formula series. I use natural sea water which show no signs of no3 and the rest of the parametres seem fine with that water.I mix it with ro/di water to get the right salinity. I also do a 10% water change weekly. ive just done 2 20% the last week. Ive got 5 baby clowns(largest one 3 cm, 1 tomato clown, a dottyback, a keyhole angel. 2 turbo snails,had 2, 2 died(dont know why) and 4 starfish. please please help. Ive tried everything on the internet and from all the lfs i could see and email but im still battling with that disgusting stuff....sorry about the long post.
• 

  Full System for sale: Woodmead, Johannesburg

  Posted: January 18th, 2011, 8:23pm CST by brucehusi

  Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:

  Full System

  Location:

  Woodmead, Johannesburg

  Shipping or Collection only:

  Collect

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  Full System R3000
  
  Main Tank
  ·Dimensions 1220(L)x450(W)x620(H) (4ft tank)
  ·Stand
  ·Corner overflow
  ·The base and the sides of the display tank have been resiliconed and braced by idol marine
  ·10kg Live Rock (bought from Idol) and 5kg Bio Rock (That’s almost LR)
  ·20kg Argonite fine substrate
  ·JVP101 Powerhead (3000l/hr)
  ·With all the plumbing
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Lights
  ·2x T8 Double Globe Fitting (3ft) (2x30W per Fitting)
  ·2x Coralstar Globes (3ft) (Actinic)
  ·2x Aquastar Globes (3ft)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Sump
  ·Brand New 800(L)x350(W)x450(H) (3ft tank)
  ·1x Dymax 200W Heater
  ·1x Lifetech 150W Heater
  ·Return Pump: Lifetech AP3500 2500l/hr
  ·Jebo Protein Skimmer with 2000l/hr pump
  ·With 20kg roughly of a DSB which has been running for about 6 months
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  Notes:

  -

• 

  Close a For sale thread

  Posted: January 18th, 2011, 7:32pm CST by brucehusi

  How do i close a for sale thread i created?
• 

  getting more air from flow pump

  Posted: January 18th, 2011, 7:12pm CST by Charl_Stanhope

  Hey guys. Ive got a mp 250 flow pump and on the back of it there is a little blue l shaped pipe Im unsure of what it is doing. if i put a piece of pipe into that and let it hang out of the tank,will it give me more into the tank or does anyone know what that blue pipe thingy is for.
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  RSS Pomacentrus cheraphilus, a new damselfish species from Brunei and the Phillipines

  Posted: January 18th, 2011, 6:50pm CST by MASA Admin

  
  
  
  Pomacentrus cheraphilus is a species of damselfish which was recently described from specimens collected in Brunei and the Phillipines.* Gerald R. Allen, Mark V. Erdmann and Vincent V. Hiloman described Pomacentrus cheraphilus in the first issue of Aqua published this year. Like other Pomacentrus, P. cheraphilus grows to a modest size of up to 2.5 inches (6cm) and it has a juvenile stage with a much more attractive yellow body and blue facial stripes.
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  Urgent help needed Regal tang with hazy swolen eye.

  Posted: January 18th, 2011, 6:05pm CST by Munky82

  Hi ladies and gents.
  
  Got home just now and saw my regals' one eye's milky and slightly swolen. I'm not sure if it's pop-eye or something? I won't be too amazed if the guy hurt himself exploring. He likes going where no fish has gone before.
  
  But on a serious note. He's still very active, eating like a pig and got his colour.
  This is the best shot I managed to get of his eye. (Had to use the flash so everything's a bit bright. I've got virtually no experience with fish illness so any advise will be much appreciated.
  I've had him for a couple of months now.
  
• 

  3ft stand Durban

  Posted: January 18th, 2011, 5:08pm CST by speedz

  Hi guys Im looking for a 3ft stand in durban. If anyone has one please let me know
• 

  Feeding Anem a FW fish

  Posted: January 18th, 2011, 5:02pm CST by Slummies

  okay, i could be stoned for this, but question - i have a small dam(very clean) right by my house and Talarpia (Curpa) bread quite prolifically in it. they small so wont be to big.
  
  will my anem take it, and if so is it okay to feed freshwater fish?
  
  Thanks so much for your time
  
  Bruce
  
  BTW (Anem is looking stunning - will post pics later - thanks for all your help Brenda)
• 

  RSS RD3 Speedy is new variable speed brushless DC pump from Royal Exclusiv

  Posted: January 18th, 2011, 3:40pm CST by MASA Admin

  
  Royal Exclusiv has just released specifications on their Red Dragon 3 speedy variable speed brushless DC pumps. These new pumps are actually an entirely new series called “Speedy” and they incorporate major improvements over other generations of Red Dragon pumps. For starters the inside magnetic lining of the pump is made of up of pure titanium, the common “O-rings” have been replaced with the “bearings made of advanced technical ceramics”. There is a Titanium-coated, laser-welded high performance NdFeB Magnet and there are no electronics located inside the pump. Royal Exclusiv says they have been tested the RD3 Speedy series for over a year now and it has finally passed testing. These pumps are advertised to be 100 percent made in Germany and with that tag you’ll pay a few more dollars euro. These will start shipping soon with a retail of 599 euro ($802).
  
  [Show as slideshow]
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Pump heads equipped with standard PVC fittings …
  Inclusive parable rubber buffer from 30 Shore soft natural rubber …
  Pump head can be turned on three sides …
  Bypass also rotated, so bypass operation in three directions
  Adjustable 800-8000 Litres Max. 4,5 Meter Ws… 4.5 meters .
  LED display in% and W / h
  Titanium-coated, laser-welded high performance NdFeB Magnet …
  Virtually wear-free bearings …
  Extremely break-resistant shaft, thanks to 12 mm (!) Thick axles ….
  First submersible pump worldwide with titanium and titanium shroud bearing rings …
  12 mm thick axes of advanced technical ceramics …
  Controller box in IP65 version. Pulverbeschichtetes, rostfreies Aludruckgehäuse… Powder-coated, stainless Aludruckgehäuse …
  EMC tested with appraisals, including CE certification and VDE standards, built …
  No free plug connections, controller is IP65 splash water Suitable …. ( VDE-gerecht ) (VDE-compliant)
  3-meter cable controller pump …
  Extremely low operating noise …
  In case of power failure, guaranteed re-identification of the last set speed …
  Soft start and overload protected …
  Built-in automatic shut-off blocks and automatic restart after 3 seconds …
  NO more …. control electronics in the pump
  A 100% Royal-Exclusiv own product … …
  Made in Germany …
  Tested more than a year in 50 degree hot, supersaturated salt water solution and überkalkter ….
  Almost no heat output of the driving unit. Engine remains in full load operation “cold” …
  Motor Body of distortion-free special plastic, UV-resistant and electrically fail-safe …
  Stator with tempered Kunstsoff parts in a vacuum sealed, (no bubbles)
  
  Advanced sine wave brushless DC technology.
  
  
  Electronics is 100 000 times already been installed in proven high-efficiency heat pumps, so free from childhood diseases.
  On Aquaristikpumpen to cut software, exclusively for this pump model, from a leading German provider of DC technology.
  Ultra-fit, plastic parts produced in Germany ..
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  RSS RD3 Speedy is new variable speed brushless DC pump from Royal Exclusiv

  Posted: January 18th, 2011, 3:30pm CST by MASA Admin

  
  Royal Exclusiv has just released specifications on their Red Dragon 3 speedy variable speed brushless DC pumps. These new pumps are actually an entirely new series called “Speedy” and they incorporate major improvements over other generations of Red Dragon pumps. For starters the inside magnetic lining of the pump is made of up of pure titanium, the common “O-rings” have been replaced with the “bearings made of advanced technical ceramics”. There is a Titanium-coated, laser-welded high performance NdFeB Magnet and there are no electronics located inside the pump. Royal Exclusiv says they have been tested the RD3 Speedy series for over a year now and it has finally passed testing. These pumps are advertised to be 100 percent made in Germany and with that tag you’ll pay a few more dollars euro. These will start shipping soon with a retail of 599 euro ($802).
  
  [Show as slideshow]
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Pump heads equipped with standard PVC fittings …
  Inclusive parable rubber buffer from 30 Shore soft natural rubber …
  Pump head can be turned on three sides …
  Bypass also rotated, so bypass operation in three directions
  Adjustable 800-8000 Litres Max. 4,5 Meter Ws… 4.5 meters .
  LED display in% and W / h
  Titanium-coated, laser-welded high performance NdFeB Magnet …
  Virtually wear-free bearings …
  Extremely break-resistant shaft, thanks to 12 mm (!) Thick axles ….
  First submersible pump worldwide with titanium and titanium shroud bearing rings …
  12 mm thick axes of advanced technical ceramics …
  Controller box in IP65 version. Pulverbeschichtetes, rostfreies Aludruckgehäuse… Powder-coated, stainless Aludruckgehäuse …
  EMC tested with appraisals, including CE certification and VDE standards, built …
  No free plug connections, controller is IP65 splash water Suitable …. ( VDE-gerecht ) (VDE-compliant)
  3-meter cable controller pump …
  Extremely low operating noise …
  In case of power failure, guaranteed re-identification of the last set speed …
  Soft start and overload protected …
  Built-in automatic shut-off blocks and automatic restart after 3 seconds …
  NO more …. control electronics in the pump
  A 100% Royal-Exclusiv own product … …
  Made in Germany …
  Tested more than a year in 50 degree hot, supersaturated salt water solution and überkalkter ….
  Almost no heat output of the driving unit. Engine remains in full load operation “cold” …
  Motor Body of distortion-free special plastic, UV-resistant and electrically fail-safe …
  Stator with tempered Kunstsoff parts in a vacuum sealed, (no bubbles)
  
  Advanced sine wave brushless DC technology.
  
  
  Electronics is 100 000 times already been installed in proven high-efficiency heat pumps, so free from childhood diseases.
  On Aquaristikpumpen to cut software, exclusively for this pump model, from a leading German provider of DC technology.
  Ultra-fit, plastic parts produced in Germany ..
  Related Posts:
  

  • Red Dragon 3 (III) variable speed pumps, and Red Dragon 2 (II) Brushless DC pumps confirmed by Royal Exclusiv
  • Stratus Water Pump from Vertex is a high RPM brushless DC machine

  
  
  
  
  
  More...
• 

  frags wanted

  Posted: January 18th, 2011, 2:52pm CST by clown

  Good day,
  
  Who can be my hero by having a small pcs of Kenya tree & Hammer for me.
  Also looking for six liner wrasse for sale.
  
  Will to pay for a good prize.
  
  
  Thanx in advance
  :thumbup:
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  RSS Morning Deals

  Posted: January 18th, 2011, 2:50pm CST by MASA Admin

  Marine Depot: Neptune Systems AquaSurf Variable Speed Pump Module $139.99 ($199.99)
  Premium Aquatics: IceCap 400watt NEW Style Halide Ballast $139.99 ($184.99)
  TB Aquatics: 17-25% off smart reef media reactors
  Ocean Gallery II: Very nice Bleeding Apple Scolymia $250
  Aquarium Specialty: Vertex Zeovit Starter Kit 1 $179.99 ($217.21)
  Bulk Reef Supply: Bulk Granular GFO (Phosphate Remover) save 10%
  Vivid Aquariums: Dragon Skin Chalice $99.99
  CAD Lights: 39G Signature series system $699.98 ($799.99)
  Direct Aquarium: Current USA AquaChef Auto Fish Feeder $19.99 ($25.99)
  Salty Supply: 400W Iwasaki 6,500K Single-Ended Metal Halide Bulb $39.99 ($69.99)
  That Pet Place: Aqualight Pro Retrofit Kit – 36 in. $198.58 ($496.49)
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  Shane's 4foot

  Posted: January 18th, 2011, 2:01pm CST by SHAYNE

  Hi guys, this is just to say thanks to all who helped me and to show you guys how things are going so far... (yes lots of pics )
  
  
  My 1st tank was a disaster, more like a mass murder and nothing lived not even the snails , it was all over just 4weeks after set-up, and so,
  I called it a day and gave up the hobby completely, so that there would still be some fish left in the ocean for you guys.
  
  One and half years later I came across a 1.3m by 450 by 500 for only____________________wait for it___________________500bucks !!! and it was an empty marine tank !!!
  So, I thought id give it a shot one more time, to prove to myself that I can do it. But this time I had MASA behind me !!! Thanks to Llewellyn who was my inside man when I wasn’t a member and The Waterboy for answering all my question and offering great advice and products.
  
  So just remember guys, I am still new at this and im sure things will get much better this year as I plan on customizing this set-up as well as adding all the cool goodies and equipment that I need. So keep an eye out for updates.
  Once again, for all the help keeping my fish alive for more than 4weeks….going on 7 months now and things are very stable with amazing growth in corals and fish.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  please note that for some reason the camera is not capturing all of the colors correctly
  
  
  
  
  
  
  some live rock in the overflow for more filtration.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  bushy colt coral
  
  
  local zoas
  
  
  bubble tip and tomato clown
  
  
  pink tree coral
  
  
  
  blue colt growing like wild fire
  
  
  little foxtrot
  
  
  
  sailfin tang
  
  
  
  
  
  They are a few more fish somewhere in there but they were camera shy...
  so what you thing guys... Would appreciate ideas and advise.:peroni:
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  Are we doing the right thing?

  Posted: January 18th, 2011, 1:50pm CST by ShaunSwindon

  Firstly let me begin by saying that this thread is by no means meant to upset or insult anyone who collects marine animals as I love my little Sun Sun tank and all the remaining critters inside it :whistling:
  
  Anyways the reason for this post is I am very involved in the anti-Rhino poaching campaign which is currently being lead by John Robbie from 702 Talk Radio. Long story short as South Africans we are appalled each time we hear about a Rhino being shot for its horn right :032:
  
  This is the worst kind of poaching we have experienced in South Africa for a long time. My point is if we get upset about poaching here in South Africa then why do we not get upset when new "shipments" of "stock" arrive at our local fish stores :001_huh:
  
  What I am trying to say is this "stock" which comes from overseas, are they bred there or are they removed out of their natural habitats? If they are being removed from their natural habitats and kept alive to be sold in South Africa and other countries then surely that is a form of poaching? By removing them we are creating a smaller gene pool as most of these animals will never see another one of its kind or be able to breed and repopulate our oceans? Are we aiding a form of poaching in either Indonesia or Kenya as examples.
  
  Using live rock as an example and when I bought mine for my tank I noticed how the pieces were basically chiseled away from larger pieces. What do the rock formations look like where they are from? How many more years can this industry continue if we are importing such large quantities of other countries natural resources? Do the local population in those countries bemoan the fact that we as marine keepers in foreign countries are stealing their natural resources like the Chinese are stealing our Rhino horns? Another example would be the 1500 African Grey parrots which died on route from Durban to Johannesburg. These parrots were originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and were removed as babies from their natural habitat. Does anyone else think this might eventually be the death of the pet industry if we continue raping indigenous populations in order to establish either breeding colonies here in South Africa or merely sell the "stock" to the avid pet keeper?
  
  Again please do not think I am trying to make anyone else feel bad. This is my own personal opinion and my own personal dilemma which I need to work through. I merely wanted you guys to share your opinions please :blush:
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  Washing Aragonite????

  Posted: January 18th, 2011, 1:23pm CST by wade jooste

  Hey Guyz
  
  just want to add Fuji Pink aragonite to NEW DT...is it neccesary to wash it like they wash REGGIes play sand or is it clean?
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  One of my first fish....

  Posted: January 18th, 2011, 1:20pm CST by Amoré

  This is one of my first fish, but I can't remember what it's called.... someone please tell me... I know its shocking..... :blush:
  
  
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  Marine Plants

  Posted: January 18th, 2011, 10:25am CST by jumboswart

  Hi
  
  I am looking for some plants to put into my display tank. Anyone know if Mermaid's Fan Plant(Udotea sp.) and Shaving Brush Plant(Penicillus sp.) are available in the country?
  
  Thanks
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  How do you add an avatar?

  Posted: January 18th, 2011, 10:00am CST by ShaunSwindon

  I am battling to add an avatar. When you post something then a picture appears alongside your name :blush:
  
  Where am I going wrong? Can anyone tell me please?
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  East London and surrounding area

  Posted: January 18th, 2011, 9:40am CST by petra

  hi guys
  
  we are going up to East London end of February and want to find out the best places to snorkel and camp out for about a week. any suggestions are welcome, i have no clue where to go.
  
  thank you very much.
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  how reef safe is a ..

  Posted: January 18th, 2011, 9:15am CST by ZeroCool

  hi guys, i am considering buying a very small copperband ..
  
  i am keepings lps and softies in my tank.
  
  will he nibble on them or not ?
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  Kodak c195 help

  Posted: January 18th, 2011, 9:08am CST by Trev

  Every second pic I take has a bright mark on it and I have tried everything like light settings please give me some other ideas of how to stop this for an eg see the pic bellow
  
  
  
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  various stuff for sale for sale: dbn

  Posted: January 18th, 2011, 8:37am CST by mahan

  Hardware for saleThread title:

  various stuff for sale

  Location:

  dbn

  Shipping or Collection only:

  both

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  aqua medic carx setup complete R4000.00
  
  
  
  
  
  OZONE UNIT (RESUN STILL LIKE NEW USED ABOUT 4 TIMES) R500.00
  
  
  
  
  HEALIA HC500 CHILLER (SORRY NO TIME TO TAKE A PIC EXCELLENT CONDITION )
  R3000.00
  ALL PRICES ARE NEGOTIABLE
  THANKS MAHAN

  Notes:

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  SunSun Pumps falling???????

  Posted: January 18th, 2011, 8:35am CST by KATHIE

  Hi guys. I have bought a 5000L sun sun pump for my 400L malawi tank. It works like a charm with a nice wide water stream. It only 2 weeks old. It fell once. How do you guys use these pumps to get the best flow? Is it advisable to move the pump around once it's stuck with the suction cups? Does moving the pump around cause it to fall?
  At the moment I have the pump angled about 35 deg to the front glass from right of the tank & about 10cm below the water level.
  
  Thanks in advance.
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  sealy posturepedic for regal

  Posted: January 18th, 2011, 8:29am CST by dropzone newbee

  check this comfy bed
  every night , this little critter sleeps there
  he actually goes and reads his book even before lights off !! :lol::lol:
  
  
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  Bio Balls and Ceramic Noodles

  Posted: January 17th, 2011, 7:43am CST by marsbrat

  After being helpped onto the right path by ANAIMALIA and ROBERTKUKLA, I am sitting with a bucket full of Bio Balls and Ceramic Noodles. The kids have taken their fair share as well as the dogs...
  
  Any other use out there that someone can think of...?
  
  Not even the petshop that sold them to me wants them back!
  
  :blush:
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  Collecting stock from the sea

  Posted: January 17th, 2011, 7:40am CST by marsbrat

  Hey all,
  
  We are heading to Sodwana the 1st weekend of February. Was thinking of looking in the rock ponds and while out snorkelling for some stock to bring back. I would just like to ask for some pointers from the forum to be on the look out for. I know to have a collectors permit and I will be bringing the stock back in a drum filled with NSW and have a circulation and air pump on the drum. anything else? :)
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  RO Water

  Posted: January 17th, 2011, 6:06am CST by johanpm

  Hi all,
  
  I am collecting my new tank over the weekend and am in desperate need of 800l RO water.
  
  Please let me know if anyone will be able to assist.
  
  Thx
  Johan
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  Some recent photos of my new 90g v2...

  Posted: January 17th, 2011, 5:49am CST by LikesFish

  Triops' 3 eyes... (Yeah yeah they are fresh water but they are cool)
  
  
  Peacock Mantis
  
  
  Peacock Mantis Eyes
  
  
  Peacock Mantis Portrait
  
  
  Turbo snail
  
  
  Blue knuckle Hermit crab
  
  
  Corallimorph?
  
  
  Xenia
  
  
  Aragonite eating Boxer shrimp
  
  
  Mushroom
  
  
  Bi-coloured Foxface
  
  
  No idea what these are. Tree forams maybe?
  
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  RSS Announcement: January 2011 Kindle / Nook eReader Edition Available

  Posted: January 17th, 2011, 4:10am CST by MASA Admin

  Kindle and Nook / Sony eReader editions are now available for this issue!
  
  More...
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  RSS Aquarium Corals: Collection and Aquarium Husbandry of Northeast Pacific Non-Photosynt

  Posted: January 17th, 2011, 3:21am CST by MASA Admin

  It is hoped that this article not only serves as a useful guideline for locating, harvesting, and maintaining specimens for the home aquarium, but furthermore adequately promotes the return of these beautiful creatures to their rightful place of eminence in the marine aquarium hobby.
  
  More...
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  RSS EcoPico Nano aquarium from Ecoxotic is now available

  Posted: January 17th, 2011, 1:10am CST by MASA Admin

  Click here to view the embedded video.
  
  
  The Ecopico nano aquarium from Ecoxotic is now available for purchase from the Ecoxotic website and shipping to retailers. The $100 dollar nano aquarium kit has actually turned into a $109 dollar kit, but it’s still packing a lot of value with the included filter and swanky bent flat metal arm LED light. This new video from Ecoxotic demonstrates what kind of coolness can arise from the EcoPico aquarium, even if those are plastic plants.
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  Aqimming pooluarium in Sw

  Posted: January 17th, 2011, 12:12am CST by jadenathan

  Hi
  
  I want to build an aquarium inside a swimming pool and require help. Has this been done before?
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  RSS Colored Lily pipe anyone?

  Posted: January 17th, 2011, 11:40pm CST by MASA Admin

  We recently connected with a glass smith who has begun experimenting at taking the concept of Lily pipes to the next level. Lily pipes are extremely popular with aesthetic-centric planted freshwater nature aquariums. Although Aqua Design Amano has been making clear Lily pipes since their beginning, they have never yet released colored lily pipes. Which is too bad because clear lily pipes allow light to reach every part of the tubing, guaranteeing frequent necessary removal and cleaning to remove the unsightly algae. Cleaning coralline algae from clear lily pipes would turn off any reefer from using them again. The lily pipe in our possession is an experiment which uses cobalt blue tubing for the neck and a black outlet funnel. We’ll be giving the two-tone colored lily pipe for a spin with an Eheim 2211 and we’ll let you know the vortex-producing abilities of these handmade lily pipes.
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  Finally - Time to share some photos!

  Posted: January 17th, 2011, 11:30pm CST by Jeann1

  Hi Again.
  
  Finally some pictures to share - the setup is now running, after a long wait - but its wort it already.
  
  this post is part of my "Hello Masa" post - New To Masa - Hello - Marine Aquariums of South Africa
  
  These are some of the pistures I uploaded as we did the setup of the system.. Hope you enjoy!
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Urgent help needed Fish got white spot,no medicine available

  Posted: January 17th, 2011, 10:41pm CST by Charl_Stanhope

  hey guys.
  
  Please, I need urgent help. I stay in Hermanus and there is no shop close by where I can buy medicine for my fish. It looks like they have got an itch or white spot. its still in the beginning stages. Ive got 5 clowns,1 tomato clown,1 keyhole angelfish and a striped dottyback.2 turbo snails and 4 starfish. only the clownfish got the white spots and they are all eating well and they are very active. What can I use to cure them when I do get to a shop and what can I use in the meanthime untill I can get to a shop. Ive only got some nice quality live rock,with no corals or any other anenomes and stuff.
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  RSS Fish food news from Fauna Marin, Elos and New Era Aquaculture

  Posted: January 17th, 2011, 10:40pm CST by MASA Admin

  
  
  We’re not sure what has prompted a slew of aquarium food manufacturers to out their respective feedings strategies and guides all at once, but to quote Bulk Reef Supply on fish food manufacturer’s marketing: “most reefers tend to ignore it, and just pick one”. Never the less we now have some more substantial information about what these companies are thinking with their foods.* In addition to the New Era Aquaculture feeding chart above, there’s is a wordy description of how NEA thinks you should feed your fish on Canreef Aquatics. Keep reading to see why Bulk Reef Supply says they heart Elos fish food and the English translation of Fanua Marin’s feeding manual.
  
  
  
  According to their video, Bulk Reef Supply has been using Elos food for a period of time long enough to determine that it was worthy of video review. We like the no nonsense monologue about their experiences with Elos food and Polyphosphates. Finally, we’ve got word that a new feeding guide is soon to be made available from Fauna Marin; we’ll let you know when the FM feeding guide gets uploaded, or upload it ourselves if we get it first.
  
  
  Click here to view the embedded video.
  
  
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  Aquamedic Ocean light 150 X 2 For Sale for sale: Cape Town

  Posted: January 17th, 2011, 10:07pm CST by Lockes

  Hardware for saleThread title:

  Aquamedic Ocean light 150 X 2 For Sale

  Location:

  Cape Town

  Shipping or Collection only:

  Collection

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  
  
  Selling two Aquamedic ocean Light pendants including bulbs
  
  Hanging kit not included but have DIY hooks with Wire
  
  R1000 neg each or R1800 for both
  
  
  
  PM if interested

  Notes:

  -

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  Wave makers

  Posted: January 17th, 2011, 8:32pm CST by Timone

  Hi,
  Setting up a new tank. It is a 5ft tank that takes 540 lt of water.
  Need to get wave makers can somebody advise how many or what size pumps is needed. How much water would i need to move around the tank in an hour.
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  RSS Cirrhilabrus earlei video while flashing is quite a sight to behold

  Posted: January 17th, 2011, 7:40pm CST by MASA Admin

  Click here to view the embedded video.
  
  Cirrhilabrus earlei, earl’s fairy wrasse, is a very beautiful labrid which is primarily found in and around Palau, well outside of the normal marine ornamental collection areas and therefore extremely rare in the trade. Earl’s fairy wrasse was only discovered and described in the last decade so not many people know about this species yet, but that didn’t stop the fairy wrasse enthusiast Jim Gryczanowski from getting him some.
  
  
  It’s important to note that Jim had to get more than one Earl’s fairy wrasse to elicit this kind of flashing behavior from Earl’s fairy wrasse, because the subdominant female stimulates the male into the nuptial, flashing coloration depicted in the video. To our knowledge, the incredible flashing coloration of Cirrhilabrus earlei has never been documented to this degree, and we thank Jim for sharing his love of fairy wrasses through this awesome video.
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  Scrubber advice

  Posted: January 17th, 2011, 7:11pm CST by gaboon

  I'm starting to entertain the idea of a scrubber but space is tight. There is roughly 400mm x 200mm space available in the sump. Is there a way to make it silent? If not, should I rather look at an external bucket design? How would you feed water to the bucket and then feed back to the tank?
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  RSS 220v/50hz Swabbies shipping worldwide

  Posted: January 17th, 2011, 5:50pm CST by MASA Admin

  
  
  
  When we first laid eyes on Avast Marine’s Swabbie we were very impressed with the economic pricing and high quality craftmanship. Unfortunately*for the international crowd, at the time they were only*available*in the 110v US version. Well International fans rejoice because Avast will be shipping 220v/50hz versions with EU and UK plug types*by the end of this month. The Swabbies will be the same product and can be*custom*made as usual only with a different voltage motor. It is great to see an innovative company like Avast Marine slowly starting to distribute their US-made products worldwide. Hooray for cleaner skimmer necks everywhere.
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  auto kalk stirrer/ top up

  Posted: January 17th, 2011, 4:03pm CST by danimal

  hey guys
  
  decided it's nigh time i added kalk to the mix. here are my plans, tell me what you think:
  
  
  
  the idea is that the high pressure valve is controlled by a float switch in the sump. when sump level drops, RO turns on and begins filling the bucket. a timer will then control the feed pump which forces water into the reactor, stirring the kalk and forcing water out the outlet and into the sump. the valve between the feed pump and reactor will control how fast water is added to the sump. hopefully i can match this to the rate of evaporation :)
  
  at the moment this is just an idea. reading up on everyone's different methods of dosing and trying to come up with something that will suit me. I am looking for a good combination between automation and simplicity.
  
  ideas, thoughts, crits, suggestions? :)
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  All my goldies died

  Posted: January 17th, 2011, 3:21pm CST by Tim S

  Hi chaps,
  
  I have lately been topping up mt system with RO ware in a 25 litre drum containing at most 10 teespoons of slaked lime (chemist grade) I let it run into the DT very slowly but even if I let the undisolved lime settle for an hour or so, the water still goes cloudy. I had 4 goldies and theay have now all die and I beleive it is as aresult of the topping up method described. The slurry method would surely also have the same effect on the system, so can anybody comment as to the possibe reasons for the goldies dying and a more safer way to top up considdering the less hardy stock one might have?
  
  Thanks,
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  Odd Pod

  Posted: January 17th, 2011, 3:20pm CST by viper357

  First time I've seen this, a really bright green pod on my glass, has anybody else got these? Pretty cool to see the eggs as well.
  
  As you can see, he really stands out from the crowd :p
  
  
  
  Here he/she is close up with what appears to be a batch of eggs
  
  
  
  Here is a normal coloured one with a batch of eggs
  
  
  
  Anybody know why one of my pods is such a bright green?
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  RSS ORA gets new website, adds livestock, online ordering

  Posted: January 17th, 2011, 3:20pm CST by MASA Admin

  
  
  ORA,* or Oceans Reefs and Aquariums has redesigned their website. The new site* is a vast improvement with their older design and shows each one of their products. You are now able to view and read the descriptions including their many varieties of fish and seahorses. After scrolling through their livestock options ORA does a great job of getting tank bred livestock into the industry and we are surprised they offer so much.* The newly redesigned website also offers online ordering to ORA’s wholesale accounts restricted to registered local fish stores across the world. Now, if only they could start producing a few of our favorites including Peppermint Angelfish, Clipperton Angelfish or the Gramma dejoongi we might be really happy campers reefers.
  
  
  via [ORA]
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  A few corals that arived Last week.

  Posted: January 17th, 2011, 2:28pm CST by Perky pets superstore

  Clams R475.00.
  this is the top view, for some reason the side fiew is blue, could be the glass not letting through all the spectrums of light.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Red mushrooms R329.95
  
  
  A bit af a mixed mushroom rock - R329.95
  
  
  xl mushrooms on rock - the larger one is pushing the smaller one off, foot size is about 5cm in diamiter
  
  
  Red mushrooms with a blue tint inside - R298.95
  
  
  The fish are fast , cant get a nice pic - yellow tangs eating Artimia and mysis, R650.00 ea
  Flame Angle - sold R 685.00
  
  
  Thanks
  David
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  New sponsor - R & R Pets and Aquatics

  Posted: January 17th, 2011, 12:27pm CST by viper357

  Please welcome our new sponsor - R & R Pets and Aquatics
  
  Situated at:
  
  Shop no 15
  Eastlake Island Drive
  Eastlake Shopping Center
  Marina Da Gama
  Muizenberg, Western Cape
  
  Tel-021 709 0478.
  
  
  
  Welcome to the forum. :)
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  My Marine Upgrade

  Posted: January 17th, 2011, 10:59am CST by Q89

  Hi ppl,
  
  Where do I start?
  
  First of all thanksani @xtreme for getting me into this wonderful hobby.
  
  On the moment I have a small(very small 28L) marine tank. So I tried marines out and I'm loving it, so next step, bigger tank
  
  Some info about the setup.
  Display tank is still under construction, and will be finished by the weekend(can't wait).
  
  The DT will be 630x400x400 (LxWxH water level)
  With the sump I'm not to sure yet, was thinking 600x300x350(LxWxH), any suggestions? The space in the cupboard is 800x300(LxW)
  Will be using a TS1 skimmer.
  Lighting will be a reeftek(i think) unit.
  I have +/- 5kg of LR (will be getting more, but not sure how much?)
  
  And still thinking of what I'm going to keep, so far I'm just going the softies and a few fish route.
  
  Have a small list for the fish and inverts:
  1x Ocellaris Clown
  4x Blue-green Chromis
  1x Yellow Watchman Goby
  1x Rippled Coral Goby
  1x Sixstripe Wrasse
  1x Hermit Crab
  2x Turbo Snails
  2x Boxing Shrimp
  
  As said, I don't have the tank yet, so sorry guys, no pics yet:imsorry:
  But their will be pics by next week, promise.
  
  Any comments or suggestions?
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  Rowaphos for sale for sale: JHB

  Posted: January 17th, 2011, 10:49am CST by ziyaadb

  Hardware for saleThread title:

  Rowaphos for sale

  Location:

  JHB

  Shipping or Collection only:

  Collection

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  Rowaphos for sale

  Notes:

  Hi all
  
  I have 370G of Rowaphos for sale. R300.00 i am in JHB and would ship as a last resort
  
  1st come 1st served
  
  
  
  click on pic

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  evansi , goldies

  Posted: January 17th, 2011, 10:39am CST by dropzone newbee

  hey all
  i have the common goldie in my tank , but looking for some variety
  avansi's wud be great
  any decent size fosh/schools available
  
  thanks
  
  clint
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  Wanted: Bio Rock

  Posted: January 17th, 2011, 10:25am CST by maxisoft

  Anybody got some Bio/Tufa to sell? Need about 50kg's....
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  150w mh pendant for sale: cape town

  Posted: January 17th, 2011, 10:22am CST by yusufgamiet

  Hardware for saleThread title:

  150w mh pendant

  Location:

  cape town

  Shipping or Collection only:

  collection only [IMG]file:///G:/DSCF0984.jpg[/IMG]

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  hi im selling this mh pendant very nice looking unit but can do with a respray . includes 16k aqua medic bulb which has been running for 6 months but not for only 8 hours a day . still very bright i assure you. R600 :)

  Notes:

  - [IMG]file:///G:/DSCF0989.jpg[/IMG]

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  Need help with the sump design

  Posted: January 17th, 2011, 10:07am CST by Tremayn

  So now I need to go to the local shops to get pricing on glass for the sump baffles...
  Decided to make a separate thread for this as it will get the right response
  
  What I want is:
  1st - Skimmer
  2nd - Return
  3rd - Fudge.
  Im not fussy whether the return or fudge is 2nd. This is a design I got from Melevsreef.com - Welcome!
  
  
  
  Its Skimmer on the Left, Return in the middle and Refugium on the Right.
  
  I have a std 4ft tank for the sump. Can you guys help me out with the design or is this ok?
  
  Cheers ;)
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  Mullets

  Posted: January 17th, 2011, 8:37am CST by Bonzai

  Hey guys
  
  How are everybody?
  
  I have added 2 mullets to my tank that we caught in Ramsgate. I just want to say, they are awesome. They clean the glass of your tank 24/7. Where I always cleaned the tank about 2 times a week, I only clean it now, maybe once a week.
  
  
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  First meet for 2011

  Posted: January 17th, 2011, 8:26am CST by 459b

  new thread as requested...
  
  We will be having our first meet of the year on saturday the 29th of January! Jimbo has kindly offered the use of his house. He lives in Edgemead (will pm address to all those attending) which is about as centrasl a location as we can get.
  All are welcome. For all the newcomers to the hobby, these meets are a great place to get to know fellow reefers and to have most of your questions answered. There will be the all imoprtant frag swap as well.
  If you do plan on attending, please add your name to the list so that we know how many people to expect.
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  Urgent help needed Red Algae

  Posted: January 17th, 2011, 8:07am CST by Jakkie

  Hi I have red algea or whatever you call it. It is like a slime and only on the sand. If you "syphin" it with a thin pipe it looks like a blanket. I have spoken to our pet shop and they have recommended Clorifinical(hope the spelling is ok) You dissolve 1 capsule per 12 liter of water. I have done that. It is still coming back after a few days. So I have done it again, wait 3 days and done it again. It went well for about 2 weeks. But it is back. Does anyone know if this medicine is any good, and not please what must I do. I really need help. My tank is 535 liters. All my tests is looking ok. I have an algea activator and also a nitrate activator installed.
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  RSS Melichthys vidua

  Posted: January 16th, 2011, 5:40am CST by MASA Admin

  This past week I visited Rick and Terry Loewen of Tropical Reef Corals, Orlando, FL. In their display tank they have a beautiful Pink-tail trigger. Though the feature everyone wants to see on this fish is the vivid pink tail, … Continue reading →
  
  
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  New Tank Progress (5 Months)

  Posted: January 16th, 2011, 10:17pm CST by PhilOos

  Hi Guys,
  
  Here is the progress of my tank after 5 months..
  
  
  
  
  
  
  And here are just a few of the fish and corals I'm keeping
  
  
  What do you guys think?
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  HAS Your RBTA Split

  Posted: January 16th, 2011, 9:12pm CST by Neil H

  I am looking for a really spectacular RBTA
  
  i have trolled the pet shops and have not found anything worthwhile,
  
  i want something of a decent size............
  
  if anyone has a clone or two for sale or wants to get rid of their RBTA please contact me
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  Can I add salt

  Posted: January 16th, 2011, 8:51pm CST by wade jooste

  Been running RO unit for 30hours now and DT is nearly half full.....was wondering if i could start to add salt now as one circ. pump is covered and already running and then adjust salinity as the tank and sump fill up .Estimate another 2 days before all is filled.....or should i rather wait until everything is filled the add salt....would there be any difference...(damn RO unit is sooooo sloooow..:(:yeahdude:
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  Advice on skimmer

  Posted: January 16th, 2011, 7:49pm CST by Paul4515

  Hi guys.
  
  Really need some help.
  
  I have just ordered my first marine tank and really excited about it:yeahdude:.
  
  The tank is a 5ft tank holding about 640lts and I dont have much space under the dt for sump. The guy at the shop is selling me a queen ts 2000 because of the size under the tank. Based on what i have read that skimmer is to small for that size tank. I would like to have a reef tank with fish and corals.
  
  What Skimmer would you recommend for that size tank?
  Im not really keen on a external skimmer.
  
  Regards,
  
  Paul
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  Sea Water

  Posted: January 16th, 2011, 6:46pm CST by marsbrat

  Hi there everyone,
  
  Just looking for some opinions on starting and topping up a tank using sea water taken form the ocean.
  
  Thanks.
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  Live rock for sale for sale: Cape Town

  Posted: January 16th, 2011, 6:22pm CST by Trev

  All other livestockCommon Name:

  Live rock for sale

  Scientific Name:

  -

  Size

  20Kg

  How long have you had it?

  some years some months

  Shipping or Collection only:

  collection

  Your location.

  Cape Town

  Price:

  R80/kg

  Photo's:

  

  Notes:

  Some stunning live rock pieces available a 6kg amazing centre piece

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  My Tank Is Running

  Posted: January 16th, 2011, 6:13pm CST by marsbrat

  I finally, with help from ROBERTKUKLA and ANIMALIA have got my tank up and running. I now still have a 4ft display tank with corner overflow. My sump consists of a re-skimmer, ATS, DSB and Carbon filter. Everything is now set up and the wait can now begin before I add live stock.
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  Hi from Hartebeespoort

  Posted: January 16th, 2011, 5:56pm CST by Marino

  Just wanted to say hi!
  
  I want to start a marine tank but have no idea how to!
  
  Please help!
  
  Thanks,
  Marino
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  4 year old system for sale for sale: cape town

  Posted: January 16th, 2011, 5:52pm CST by Trev

  Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:

  4 year old system for sale

  Location:

  cape town

  Shipping or Collection only:

  collection

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  Notes:

  1.2 x 500 x 500 display with outside overflow box
  Steel stand with brand new cabinet ( mahogany ) made of natural wood not chipboard
  1m sump
  Via Aqua modified skimmer
  300 Wat heater
  Lifetech 2300 return pump
  Perspex light box
  
  
  2K takes it all

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  New equipment

  Posted: January 16th, 2011, 5:30pm CST by CW

  Hi there ppl
  
  I got myself n 5000L/H power head extra now for the tank.
  I also got a spair heater wich i will use when i prepare the water in n plastic bucket for the water changes.
  
  I also got some ruber tubing and a little choke valve for when i get new fish for acclimatizing them.
  
  Here are some pics.
  
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  Auto aircon setup

  Posted: January 16th, 2011, 3:15pm CST by Seabass

  Hi all.
  What do I need to buy in order to set my tank up and link it to a aircon unit. So as temp increases the aircon switches on automatically and when temp is back to target range is switches off again. Thanks, any and all suggestions welcomed.
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  Blackout to combat cyano?

  Posted: January 16th, 2011, 1:32pm CST by mariusmeyer

  I have quite a lot of cyano at the moment. It is all over the rocks etc and is starting to grow on the corals as well. I have read that a 3 day blackout can be used to get rid of it since the bacteria does not get any light to photosynthesize. Would the corals be ok with this? I have mainly mushrooms, zoas, a picushion, frogspawn, ancora coral, plate and doughnut coral. Only have 1 SPS in there, its a green slimer.
  
  I dont want to go the chemical route so i want to start with this first. Will skim wet during this period to get rid of the bacteria as they die. I will be doing a 25% water change before and then after as well.
  
  What do you guys think? Could this work and will the corals be ok? I want to do a total blackout with black sheeting.
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  completey mature 1m DT or QT....R1500 for sale: cape town

  Posted: January 16th, 2011, 11:35am CST by JsPLAYn

  Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:

  completey mature 1m DT or QT....R1500

  Location:

  cape town

  Shipping or Collection only:

  collection

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  Full system, some fiji liverock, canister filter(Via-aqua 650), jebo internal skimmer, powerhead an heater.... Tank is 100x30x35 including stand....
  
  
  
  
  Contact Sieraaj 0768674930

  Notes:

  -

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  I almost cr..ed my self

  Posted: January 16th, 2011, 10:19am CST by CW

  Hi there ppl
  
  Man did i get a fright just now.
  I fed the fish this morning and didn’t see anything.
  
  Later i went back to the tank after breakfast then i saw what seemed to be a dead hermit.
  
  Very unhappy does not even describe what i felt.
  But then i counted the hermits.
  4 hermits and they all seem to be alive.
  
  Then i knew it was only the old skin.
  What a relieve.
  
  Here is some pics.
  
  
  
  
  
  Here is also some pics of the back of my tank.
  Some ppl on masa said i might have to put in a fan in the bottom of the sump.
  Because im gona close it up with wooden panels.
  
  
  Already done the sides just need doors.
  this cap at the back of the tank is about 100mm so i think it should be ok for evaperation.
  Let me know what you think fellow masa ppl.
  
  
  
  CW out...:whistling:
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  DIY Wavemaker

  Posted: January 16th, 2011, 9:15am CST by johanpm

  Hi guys,
  
  Check this video out. This guy used one of those moving lawn spinklers.
  
  YouTube - DIY wavemaker2

  YouTube - DIY wavemaker2

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  Coral Care Guide

  Posted: January 15th, 2011, 6:38am CST by Seabass

  http://www.extremecorals.com/pages.p...name=coralcare
  
  Was considering spending some long dollars :( on coral this week , so thought I would post a few q’s and got great replies from MASA members :thumbup: , but as I have learnt more research can only help one. So did a bit of googling and came across the link above. Feel free to add your own experiences, links, etc, I am most interested in Ricordia Florada and, Yama,Discosoma and Rhodactis shrooms. Enjoy
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  Wanted Refractometer, Auto Topup & Auto Feeder

  Posted: January 15th, 2011, 10:03pm CST by eb.adam

  Hi there
  
  I'm looking for the following shipped to DBN, or pick up if in DBN.
  
  - Refractometer
  - Auto topup
  - Auto feeder
  - Digital Thermometer
  
  You're welcome to PM me or reply here
  
  Thanks :)
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  3 x 150w metal halides for sale: jhb

  Posted: January 15th, 2011, 8:30pm CST by malooda

  Hardware for saleThread title:

  3 x 150w metal halides

  Location:

  jhb

  Shipping or Collection only:

  collection

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  I have 2 x 14000k and 1 x 20000k complete Metal Halide Lights for sale
  (Casing Sizes 300mm x 250 mm)
  globles are +- 3 months old
  Price R1000 each
  excellent condition
  [2 of them just need plugs]
  

  Notes:

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  Additional lighting for tank

  Posted: January 15th, 2011, 7:03pm CST by greenie

  Currently I got two T5, (24W) tubes in my 150 liter tank and would like to add another two T5 (24W) tubes. What would be the best advice ? Will the fish / coral get stressed by the sudden additional light? I was thinking of adding one tube and may be after a day of two add the second.
  
  Any advice will be appreciated.
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  RSS Reef Threads Podcast #19

  Posted: January 15th, 2011, 5:31pm CST by MASA Admin

  Reef Threads podcast #19 is ready for your ears. Download it here, or go to the iTunes store and search for Reef Threads. This week we discuss progress on Sara’s new aquarium, a fun night at the Georgia Aquarium, the … Continue reading →
  
  
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  Wii Guitar Hero III plus wireless Guitar

  Posted: January 15th, 2011, 3:12pm CST by maxisoft

  Hi. Need to finance my Reef.... Only 3 months old.... Paid R1300.... Going for R850 or Swop for T5's, Ballasts, or skimmer for 4ft.
  
  
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  Urgent help needed Fox face problem

  Posted: January 15th, 2011, 12:42pm CST by JD167

  Hi guys
  
  I just noticed my fox face has got small holes on the side of it's right hand jaw area. Just below the eye and on front of it's gills. It's nearly impossible to get a good picture of the area, but I'll try again. It's a number of very small holes.
  
  He is eating as per normal. I just fed him after lights on and he ate Ocean nutrition formula 1 pellets as well as some Vitamin C dipped Nori.
  
  The only thing I can think of is that he being harassed a bit by the Clown Surgeon.
  
  I'm busy getting my hospital tank up and running and should be done in about and hour or so.
  
  Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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  Shop closed due to fire - need help

  Posted: January 15th, 2011, 12:26pm CST by Moolis

  Hi Reefers
  
  In short - it look like a DVD player started a fire :(
  
  We need some urgent homes for some soft corals!!!
  
  PLEASE only call me if you can take more than 10 softy's
  AND
  TODAY
  
  Moolis - 082-7825623
  
  PS. - no other callls please!!!! I am seriously stressed
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  4 ft tank for sale

  Posted: January 15th, 2011, 12:26pm CST by Neef

  Hi guys, decided to quit the hobby, and would therefore like to sell my tank and all hardware adn livestock.
  
  Harware include :
  
  * 4ft tank and stand
  * 2x external trickle filters(added on to increase filter size and water capacity)
  * (5 Month old) Dymax needle wheel pump Skimmer
  * (9month old) Resun 1500watt wavemaker
  * Resun surge pump
  * (8month old) 2x 150watt Metal Halide
  * (8month old) 2x 54 t5
  * 2x 200watt heaters
  * (5 months old) 4800 Litre per hour Pump
  * live rock & lava rock
  * 4 fish(2x african clowns, 1x blue damsel, one pajama cardinal)
  * 1x blue leg hermit crab
  
  I had the tank for 6 years, sorry to let it go. Due to time constraints unable to give necessary attention to tank that it deserves and would rather sell to someone that can. Please make me an offer in vicinity of R5000.
  
  In Krugersdorp area
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  New Arrival of Marine Fish - The First in SA our 14 DAY Life guarantee policy!!!

  Posted: January 15th, 2011, 12:24pm CST by Oceanson

  Hi all Reefers we were unfortunately unable to upload pictures due to our camera being missing, nevertheless heres our Marine Fish List:
  
  Price:R ENGLISH NAME LATIN NAME
  1100 Emperor Angelfish (Adult) Pomacanthus Imperator x2
  400 Emperor Angelfish (Juv) Pomacanthus Imperator x2
  260 Three-spot Angelfish (Adult) Apolemichthys Trimaculatus x2
  45 Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse Labroides Dimidiatus x4
  150 Vagabond Butterflyfish (M/L) Chaetodon Vagabundus (M/L) x2
  550 Comet Calloplesiops Altivelis x1 (D.O.A)
  45 Bicolor Chromis Chromis Bicolor x2
  120 Long-barbeled Goatfish Parupeneus Macronema x2
  80 Pixy Hawkfish Cirrhitichthys Oxycephalus x2
  350 Devil Lionfish Pterois Miles x1
  300 Pacific Sailfin Tang (M/L) Zebrasoma Veliferum x2
  300 Blue Surgeonfish (M) Paracanthurus Hepatus x4
  220 Clown Surgeonfish Acanthurus Lineatus x2
  90 Boxing Shrimp Stenopus Hispidus x2
  150 Cleanner Shrimp - (M) Lysmata Amboinensis (M) x2
  80 Ordinary Basslet Pseudanthias Squamipinnis x15
  180 Coral Beauty Centropyge Bispinosus x2
  150 Copperband Butterflyfish (S) Chelmon Rostratus (S) x4
  120 Saddleback Clown Amphiprion Polymnus x4
  280 Decorated Firefish Nemateleotris Decora x2
  90 Pink & Blue Spotted Goby Cryptocentrus Leptocephalus x2
  140 Diana's Hogfish (Adult) Large Bodianus Diana x1
  100 Diana's Hogfish (Adult) Small Bodianus Diana x1
  95 Sixstripe Wrasse Pseudocheilinus Hexataenia x6
  350 Harlequin Mantis Shrimp Odontodactylus Scyllarus x1
  
  NB!! We are still running our 14 DAY LIFE GAURANTEE
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  Torch coral for sale: West Rand

  Posted: January 15th, 2011, 12:08pm CST by rakabos

  Single Coral for saleCommon Name:

  Torch coral

  Scientific Name:

  -

  Size of coral

  20cm

  How long have you had the coral?

  5months

  Shipping or Collection only:

  Collection

  Your location.

  West Rand

  Price:

  R300

  Photo's:

  Hi
  
  Got a nice big Torch coral for sale. Just dont have the space for other stuff i want to add. 10 Heads at last count and really healthy
  
  

  Notes:

  -

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  My New Fish Breeding room

  Posted: January 15th, 2011, 10:23am CST by dallasg

  oki, so its time to let the cat out the bag, here is the design of my marine breeding setup, i have also setup a phyton and zoo station which i will take some pics of
  
  I have the following species i am going to breed, not all at the same time, but they will be housed in their own broodstock tanks
  1. Mated pair of Ocellaris clowns (Amphiprion ocellaris)
  2. Mated pair of Lysmata amboinensis (Cleaner Shrimp)
  3. Mated pair of Stenopus hispidus (Coral Banded Shrimp)
  4. Mated pair of Lysmata boggessi (Peppermint Shrimp)
  5. Mated pair of Sleeper Blue dot Goby (Valenciennea sexguttata)
  
  
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  Worm or Snail

  Posted: January 14th, 2011, 7:39am CST by Hannesco

  I am not sure what this is either a worm or snail?
  
  It's about 1cm in length and move very slowly.
  
  Help please!
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Sorry for the bad quality pic's.
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  2 meter Tank/livestock for sale: East London

  Posted: January 14th, 2011, 7:20am CST by leslie hempel

  Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:

  2 meter full system for sale
  

  Location:

  East London
  

  Shipping or Collection only:

  preferably collection but will ship at buyers expense
  

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  Guys My brother in law has pretty much given up his tank
  
  He was in a bad bike accident a while ago and he just has not been able to maintain the system. he has asked me to sell it for him and i have agreed because the livestock is suffering and id rather see the stuff get into nice well looked after tanks.
  
  the system comprises of
  
  2m x .700 x .700 10mm tank
  1 x OR3500 return
  3 x Seio M820 pumps
  1 x TS3 Protein skimmer (old model with 2 x king pumps and 1 pump is not working)
  1 x basic sump
  1 x Dolphin heater
  3 x 150w metal hailide (im not too sure how old the bulbs are but i would suggest they be replaced for safetys sake
  3 x 39w T5 balasts (tubes are past their lifespan aswell)
  
  livestock
  
  1 x yellowtail damsel
  1 x regal tang
  2 x ocelaris clowns
  1 x kleini i butterfly
  1 x picasso trigger
  1 x pomacanthus rhombus/striatus (old woman)
  1 x caudimaculatus wrasse
  1 x leather
  3 x yellow tangs not included in the R5k price but can be added at an additional R1800
  
  there is approx 20-30kg LR but it is covered in GHA, it was awsome in its day and will need some work to rehabilitate.
  
  he is wanting R5000 for all
  
  local guys would will get preferance but anyone wanting the whole system will get overall preferance.
  
  i dont mind assisting with the packing and preperation but shipping will be for the buyers expense.
  
  please excuse the pic but the tank is in a bad way.
  mods if there is a problem with me sellling on his behalf please let me know.
  

  Notes:

  
  

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  RSS Feature Article: Measuring Water Movement in Your Reef Aquarium for Less Than $100

  Posted: January 14th, 2011, 5:33am CST by MASA Admin

  Water motion is an extremely important consideration in the husbandry of reef aquaria, yet there are no inexpensive measuring devices on the market. This article will tell how to estimate water motion using a relatively low-cost method. Interpreting the results will also be discussed.
  
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  RSS Editorial: January 2011

  Posted: January 14th, 2011, 5:33am CST by MASA Admin

  Terry discusses this month's issue.
  
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  RSS Feature Aquarium: Mike Cao's Non-Photosynthetic Reef

  Posted: January 14th, 2011, 5:33am CST by MASA Admin

  Mike shares his gorgeous 155 gallon non-photosynthetic tank with us this month.
  
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  RSS Aquarium Fish: A Look at the Gobies

  Posted: January 14th, 2011, 5:33am CST by MASA Admin

  After all, many (but certainly not all) are quite hardy and easy to care for, and many are attractive and/or have interesting behaviors. This is especially so when it comes to some of my personal favorites, the shrimp gobies.
  
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  RSS AmericanReef Video Podcast: Discus Fish: Types & Care

  Posted: January 14th, 2011, 5:33am CST by MASA Admin

  In this episode, expert fishbreeder Brian Taimuty gives Advanced Aquarists' viewers invaluable information on successfully keeping Discus fish.
  
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  Dead mandarin goby

  Posted: January 14th, 2011, 12:15am CST by Reefs-R-Us

  I have recently had a outbreak of ich on two of my clown fish. The only other things in the tank are a Mandarin goby and a rainsford goby. I moved all live rock and corals and invertebrates out into a different tank. I was treating them with Rid Ich with uses malachite green and Formaldehyde to cure it. about three days after adding it the two gobies were dead on the bottom and the two clown fish are breathing heavily and hiding under a rock. the only other thing running besides the lights is a uv sterilizer . any clue what killed them? they had no signs of ich. i did notice the head of the rainsford looks like the color was scratched off.
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  10 outstanding aquariums - PFK

  Posted: January 14th, 2011, 10:34pm CST by 2time

  Any of you guys and girls seen this? The first tank is 13,640L reef:eek:
  
  l10 outstanding aquariums | Blog | Practical Fishkeeping
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  RSS Prodibio finally offers more precise instructions for using it’s products to achieve

  Posted: January 14th, 2011, 8:00pm CST by MASA Admin

  
  
  We’ve been active users of the Prodibio line of probiotic aquarium products for a long time now, but we’ve always been more than a little frustrated when explaining how to use the stuff based on the vague and general guidelines for instructions that are made available on each box of Prodibio vials. The basic instructions are given in just a few sentences to cover uses as broad as freshwater to saltwater and fish tanks to reef tanks.
  
  Needless to say, if you wanted specifics for how to squeeze out low nutrient export from Biodigest and Bioptim you had to use good old fashioned trial and error and whole lotta observation to be able to get Prodibio to excel at keeping low nutrients in a heavily stocked reef tank. The case in point is the Rocky Mountain Reef tank whose biological cycle was started with heavy dosages of Prodibio Pro, and the tank continues a strong method of probiotic nutrient management using Biodigest, Bioptim and Reef Booster.
  
  Now that Prodibio is being distributed in Canada by Aqua Digital, they’ve pressed Prodibio for some more specific instructions for using the glass vials to keep the algae away and the corals looking great through tighter control of nutrient levels. The full rundown of how to get the most out of Prodibio’s Biodigest, Bioptim and Reef Booster are after the break.
  
  
  

  BIODIGEST
  
  Biodigest is made up of natural nitrifying, nitrate reducing and facultative bacterial strains selected for their ability to convert ammonia into nitrites, nitrites into nitrates and nitrates into nitrogen. Biological filtration quickly gets underway thanks to nitrifying bacteria such as Nitrosomonas europaea and Nitrobacter.
  
  Aquarium cleaning by waste matter digestion is helped by the presence of numerous different strains of heterotrophic bacteria present in optimal proportions such as Paracoccus denitrificans and Pseudomonas stuzeri … These bacteria work together with each strain finishing off the work started by the others. Some are capable of biosynthesising nitrate reducing enzymes in aerobic conditions. This enables water to be effectively purified, nitrates and phosphates to be reduced and prevents the spread of filamentous algae.
  
  WHY SHOULD THE PRODUCT BE USED EVERY TWO WEEKS?
  Biodigest is particularly effective in the first two weeks. The speed at which the bacteria develop differs from one strain to another. Biodigest guarantees optimal purification proportions for a fortnight. If you want to speed up the purification process, you should not increase doses but instead should use the product more frequently.
  
  Bioptim
  
  Bioptim contains all the microelements needed for aquarium life (selected amino acids, enzymes, natural vitamins including riboflavin) and a natural plant surface active agent enabling better membrane absorption by cells). It also provides trace elements: sulphur for proteins, iron for plants and fish blood, cobalt for B vitamins and boron for many products metabolised during cell building, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, molybdenum and potassium.
  
  Bioptim is a natural product that affects cellular bioactivators. It dynamises the cellular metabolism of most of the bacteria living in marine water aquariums and reinforces the biological reactions by increasing the number of bacteria and therefore optimising water quality.
  
  Bioptim speedily accelerates the digestion of organic matter, reduces the BOD – biological oxygen demand – and therefore contributes to a raised Redox potential. It also facilitates the elimination of nitrates and phosphates, which are an early warning sign of algae problems, and carbohydrates, and therefore helps to regulate decomposition odours and optimise water quality
  
  Reef Booster
  
  All types of coral, even those with zooxanthellae, which feed on light, require nutrient supplements. Reef Booster has been developed in partnership with aquaculture experts based on highly effective products that are used to start up crustacean, mollusc and bivalve larvae.
  
  The product is a complete nutrient supplement containing all the elements required by the invertebrates that feed solely or partly on microplankton and for zooxanthellae carrying coral which need microplankton. Reef Booster favours the development of corals, clams and micro-fauna and the reduction of nitrates and phosphates by feeding and maintaining anaerobic bacteria on live rocks. After a few weeks of use, hermatypic corals (Plerogyra and Euphyllia) expand and the ahermatypic polyps (Scleronephthya and Tubastraea) and the Gorgonians flourish. Coral colour also stabilises. Reef Booster contains very high concentrations of the polyunsaturated w3-fatty acid groups which all marine organisms need.
  
  A few drops in fish feed make it more appetising, making reef booster an excellent solution when starting to feed difficult or recently imported fish.
  
  

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  RSS Hybrid Genicanthus melanospilos x G. lamarcki angelfish appears at Blue Harbor

  Posted: January 14th, 2011, 7:00pm CST by MASA Admin

  
  
  
  Once in a great while we’ll see a swallowtail angelfish of the Genicanthus genus with slightly odd stripes or off coloration and we wonder what kind of pedigree may have caused the aberration. In the case of the swallowtail angelfish that recently arrived at Blue Harbor in Japan, there is little doubt that this guy is a probably a nice 50/50 hybrid. The suspected parents of this particular hybrid angelfish are thought to be Genicanthus lamarcki and G. melanospilos; the lamarck angelfish has that general shape and greyish body color and G. melanospilos has that telltale long lyretail edged in deep black stripes on top and bottom. This hybrid angelfish is neat because it’s spots represent the cross between the vertical adn horizontal stripes of it’s supposed parent species. Blue Harbor also scored an unusual hybrid Hemitaurichthys butterflyfish which you can see on the Blue Harbor website. What is most exciting about a hybrid Genicanthus specimen is not how it appears now, but how it may look if it switches to a male form and coloration, in which case all expectations about what it might look like can be thrown out the window.
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  I had a dream!!

  Posted: January 14th, 2011, 5:30pm CST by xtreme

  Hi
  
  What is your opinion on the following:
  
  I have a tank that is 110cmL x 40cmH x 38cmW
  
  If I divide the tank in 4-5 compartments with back filter system separate on each compartment with skimmer,heater and return pump add seachem purigen,charcoal, phos remover and matrix to keep a anemone in each compartment with no fish just maybe small LR. water level at 30cm and 4 T5 above them.
  
  Damn my own sentence is confusing me,,:P
  
  Any way, want to put anemones in each fed healthy and cut them up:whistling:
  
  Why, I see so many anemones die due to travel, why not oder once and make more and then some one can add 2 anemones in one tank, clone right, sell them for a bit more but then a healthy specimen.
  
  I know anemones is getting big, but will be cut to smaller size any way. as soon as they healed perfectly and healthy the clones can be sold.
  
  Each compartment is a tank on its own so no fitting between them right.
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  Bio Balls for sale: Woodmead, Johannesburg

  Posted: January 14th, 2011, 5:15pm CST by brucehusi

  Hardware for saleThread title:

  Bio Balls

  Location:

  Woodmead, Johannesburg

  Shipping or Collection only:

  Collection

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  2.4kg Bio Balls
  
  R300
  
  

  Notes:

  -

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  Aclimitisation boxes

  Posted: January 14th, 2011, 5:02pm CST by AfricaOffroad

  For persons who use these boxes when putting a new fish into the main DT, typically, how long do you leave a fish in there for?
  (achilles, flappy - I know you guys use this technique)
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  Lighting fixture, Ballast and Lights for sale: Woodmead, Johannesburg

  Posted: January 14th, 2011, 4:50pm CST by brucehusi

  Hardware for saleThread title:

  Lighting fixture, Ballast and Lights

  Location:

  Woodmead, Johannesburg

  Shipping or Collection only:

  Collection

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  2x T8 Double Light fixture with ballast (3ft)
  
  Each fixture will come with:
  1x 30w Aquastar Globe
  1x 30w Corelstar Globe
  
  The lighting unit and globes are 4 months old.
  The reason for selling is because im upgrading.
  
  Price R750 for both or R400 for one
  
  

  Notes:

  -

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  Jebo Protein Skimmers for sale: Woodmead, Johannesburg

  Posted: January 14th, 2011, 4:44pm CST by brucehusi

  Hardware for saleThread title:

  Jebo Protein Skimmers

  Location:

  Woodmead, Johannesburg

  Shipping or Collection only:

  Collection

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  2x Jebo Protein Skimmers for sale, each with a 2000l/hr pump
  
  R300each
  
  
  
  

  Notes:

  -

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  sump substrait

  Posted: January 14th, 2011, 4:17pm CST by mupwi

  I am planing on adding a sump to my system to increase water volume.
  I am planing on puting either beach sand crushed coral or both in to house extra bacteria which option would be best?
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  looking for some seeded DSB and macro algea

  Posted: January 14th, 2011, 3:30pm CST by flamming angel

  Afternoon reefers
  
  Any one in the fourways, paulshof, sandton areas can assist me with the above for my cube.
  
  Will pay :whistling:
  
  cheers
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  how mutch amonia is too much

  Posted: January 14th, 2011, 2:32pm CST by mupwi

  I woke up this morning to 4 dead fish and the rest gulping at the serface the pumps were all runing so I dont think it was lack of oxygen but testin gthe water I mesured .25ppm amonia it was fine last night would this be enough to kill the fish?
  
  would the gulping at the serface be an indication of this?
  
  I think it came from when I was setting up my new auto feeder and accedentaly dumped a lot of extra food in the tank last night which I thaught my hermits would have sorted out but unfortunately not.
  
  I vacuned up all the food still on the substrait and did a 10% water change and they started swiming around normaly again .
  
  going to do another 20% change tonight just to make sure just didnt have time this morning before work.
  
  if it was amonia are there lasting efects on the serviving fish should I be treating them somhow?
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  A new Idea!

  Posted: January 14th, 2011, 1:37pm CST by dallasg

  Hi,
  
  i have been thinking of the following:
  Setting up a regular Jhb and Pta meetup for MASA users, before i get GMAA etc etc
  this is a monthly club meeting for all to discuss current threads etc locally and all things related to MASA not GMAA
  
  i am looking for a local kid friendly pizzeria etc where we can meet once a month etc
  I can use my local complex clubhouse and get take out pizza's and coolies, then everyone would chip in R50 and we can have a good 3hr meeting.
  
  Kind of a last wed night of the month. i am very keen to get this moving and have some nice ideas and sponsors waiting... also maybe like a frag fest they have in USA etc
  
  let me know
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  Help ATO level switch

  Posted: January 14th, 2011, 12:36pm CST by wade jooste

  Hi
  
  Im busy setting up ATO using a 12V dc system.The 12v source is a two way radio charger Rated 12v~1A/12vA.The measured output voltage is 16V.The submersible pump is from a boat shop ,TYPE: WHALE.The level sensor is from AC/DC Dynamics MODEL LS-103-3.When the pump cuts in the current pulled through the contacts of the level sensor is measured at 1.65A.....THE PROBLEM is the level switch doesnt always cut out (break)...sometimes it does sometimes it doesnt..DISASTER!!!! I've measured the contacts without voltage at 3.5 ohms which indicates the contacts arnt carboned up(burnt).....any sparkies out there with ideas on what the problem may be...or could it just be a faulty level switch???
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  Chaetomorpha needed

  Posted: January 14th, 2011, 11:22am CST by gecco

  I need some cheato please....
  
  I'm in Alberton, JHB and if anyone are willing to help me with a bit I would greatly apreciate it.
  
  Cheers
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  Cleaning Your Glass

  Posted: January 14th, 2011, 11:01am CST by Nsteyn

  Hi guys,
  
  My Purple Devil algae, aka Coraline, is driving me crazy, growing on my viewing panes and just making my life hell in general.
  
  My question is - How do you guys keep your glass clean, or am I the only one with this problem?
  
  Do I buy a R600.00 + Magnet glass cleaner? Are they worth it?
  Is there a DIY solution?
  
  
  Tnx!!!
  :1:
  
  Niel
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  How much to feed my CBB?

  Posted: January 14th, 2011, 10:45am CST by jaybeepee

  Hey guys,
  
  My CBB has done a great job of eating all my aiptasia - taken him about 4months. There is now none left. He does however eat Mysis shrimp out of the water column. My question is how often, how much to feed him. He is medium sized. What I have noticed is that he only eats the bodies of the mysis, always spitting the heads out.
  
  I really dont want to overfeed my tank - nutrients, but I also dont want to lose my CBB.
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  Stawberry Dotty

  Posted: January 14th, 2011, 9:58am CST by Quintonv

  Hi Guys ( and Gals)
  
  I just wanted to find out would i be able to have this guy in my tank with a mandarin Goby and a sand sifting goby?
  
  Or is the Dotty a bit agro?
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  Lighting after cycle

  Posted: January 14th, 2011, 8:35am CST by Seabass

  Hi all, do I start with a few hours on each day and build up to my max no of hours that I will be using, or is it on for max no of hours from the start. Please note cycle is finished. Thanks ppl, have a great day.
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  FW tank for sale or swap for sale: Lenasia, JHB

  Posted: January 14th, 2011, 8:28am CST by Tremayn

  Hardware for saleThread title:

  FW tank for sale or swap

  Location:

  Lenasia, JHB

  Shipping or Collection only:

  collection only

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  Hey people, I need to sell my FW tank as my marine tank needs that space!
  Tank is in good condition. Comes with cabinet and hood with built in bio filter and lights.
  
  Comes with fine black gravel, plastic plants, NO ROCKS, heater, extra aquavia filter. The back glass is normal glass so it can be drilled. Front glass is curved.
  
  Tank is 2ft L x 2ft H x 36cm W
  Stand is 70cm high
  The tank is just emptied and waiting to go!:tt2:
  Looking for like R1300 or to swap for decent marine equipment. Like good flow pumps, lighting, lots of aragonite. Offers! ;)
  It has to go! Please don't kill me with some wack offers lol
  
  This is when I just got the tank
  
  
  Shot of when it was running. Rocks are not incl, the 2 live plants in front were eaten:whistling: .. I just put that pipe in the back so bubbles would be in the water
  
  
  This is when I was doing a top up
  

  Notes:

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  RSS LumenAqua Mini 700 LED strip with little details

  Posted: January 13th, 2011, 1:10am CST by MASA Admin

  
  
  The LumenAqua Mini 700 LED striplight is an interesting product following along the lines of other strip products on the market. Obviously this small version with four 1W Philips Lumileds would be suitable for the smaller tanks and its hard to tell but it appears to possibly be only around 6-8 in. long on the body and possibly stretching into the 12 to 18 in. length with the adjustable slide-out legs. Probably only hitting minimal lighting requirements for a saltwater tank, the company is comparing this as a replacement for a 12 to 18W fluorescent bulb. Not sure what the pricing or availability of these light would be since the information available is minimal at best.
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  RSS This is what a Lobophyllia assembly can look like out on the reef

  Posted: January 13th, 2011, 10:30pm CST by MASA Admin

  
  
  We have this thing for pictures and video of natural reef settings which tells us something tangilbe about how corals and reef formations can appear in the wild. Take for instance this assembly of Lobophyllia brain corals, a very popular genus in the reef aquarium hobby, which was taken in Palau; not only do we get to see what corals co-occur with Lobos, but we can also see the relative distribution of sizes and colors as well as some mechanical damage here and there which is totally normal for wild colonies of coral.
  
  
  Not only can we see the how a natural assemblage of Palau Lobophyllia looks like, we can also see what other corals co-occur in the same part of the reef. In this frame alone we can see Goniastrea, Favites, Montipora and one specimen of Fungia tucked into the reef for good measure. Although this reef formation is almost completely covered with stony coral, this is the exception when it comes to many natural reefs where soft corals and algaes may also be present. Consider this image the next time you’re eyeballing an LPS reef and big thanks to adele simula for letting us share her eye-opening photograph.
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  How long without eating?

  Posted: January 13th, 2011, 8:48pm CST by amalick

  Hi Guys
  
  I have a copper band which I have had in QT for 32 days now. I have cured him of various ailments during that time but would like to leave him in a bit longer just to be sure that I don't transpose anything to my DT. The main purpose of his introduction into my DT is to rid me of some aptasia
  
  One thing though, I have NEVER NEVER seen him eat anything despite numerous attempts at different varieties of food (Frozen of all sorts, and dry prepared foods of all sorts). I even observed him for up to 30 minutes after a feeding and still did not see him even nipping at anything
  
  Is it possible that he could be surviving so long without eating anything ?
  
  He doesn't seem to have lost any weight at all as well.
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  Jumping jack flash

  Posted: January 13th, 2011, 8:41pm CST by AfricaOffroad

  I come home today and there is a new fish in my frag tank !!!:thumbup:
  One of my Bartletts anthias hav:whistling:e jumped from the main DT , and fortunately landed in the frag tank 1.5m below it.
  Second bartlett that has jumped in a week, the latter being a lot more fortunate than the first pathfinder.:blush:
  
  That brings it to 5 fish that have jumped from the main DY in the last 7 months:
  bartletts
  bartletts - recovered
  flasher wrasse
  flag tail - recovered
  citrin goby
  
  plus 2 convicts that jumped out the frag tank..:eek:
  
  
  As much as I dont want to, it looks like a full covering of egg grate will be necessary going forward.:P
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  RSS T2 subminiature fluorescents now come with a clear directional lens

  Posted: January 13th, 2011, 8:20pm CST by MASA Admin

  
  
  T2 subminiature fluorescent aquarium lighting is still just an idea in the minds of aquarium hobbyists with photosynthetic lighting needs. Although T2 lights haven’t really taken off (yet), that hasn’t stopped at least one manufacturer from pumping out little all-in-one fixtures that include theT2 fluorescent bulb. The only striplight we know of that runs a T2 fluorescent lamp is the same one from American Aquarium which we wrote about in summer of 2009.
  
  
  The latest version of this T2 fluorescent striplight now comes with a clear directional lens to help you focus the light, this is in addition to the skinny parabolic reflector which gives back-up support to the light’s shine. The striplights are cheap ($30) and the replacement bulbs are affordable too (~$11) and we jsut wonder how much light the T2 really puts off and how long the bulbs really last. If either the output or longevity are withing reasonable levels, the T2 light could still have a future retrofitting old aquarium lights and providing some added warmth to the cool white and blue color rendition of many of today’s LEDs.
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  How would you set it up? ? ?

  Posted: January 13th, 2011, 7:14pm CST by e323

  Hi All
  
  First i would like to say THANKS to everyone on this forum for so much valuable information and helping as much as possible.
  I cant wait to post my tank pictures and show a step by step build of the tank.
  
  I would like to know what would YOU use for a fish only setup. ? ? ?
  
  My idea is listed below: Please feel free to give me any ideas or advice?
  1: Tank is: 150x50x70. i have used euro bracing on the tank and will have 2 Corner Overflows V2 with 2 outlets on each corner. Back glass panel and overflows will be covered with cement to look like rock. I have made a provision for an air stone pipe just in case its needed.
  2: Stand is: 150x50. have space at bottom of stand
  2: Sump: would be as big as possible to fit under stand.
  3: Skimmer: looking at Reef Octopus. and Skimz as big as budget permits
  4: Reef Stream RS 5000 for water flow
  5: Return Pump. Dont know what to use or what size? Any suggestions
  6: Should i use any filter media in sump like: bio balls or ceramic rings etc. or should i use just live rock in the sump? Sump setup recommendations would be appreciated?
  7: Lighting: Would like to use a plain water proof hanging 3 or 4 tube Normal output fixture.
  Any suggestion on lighting or would this be enough.
  
  Now i don't know if i should use any live rock in my tank and if this would require anythings else like special lighting or more water flow. Ideas anyone?
  I will be using 2 return inlets for water flow as well. one at about 15cm from top and another at around 25cm from top.
  I will buy a chiller later on in summer as it get really hot here.
  The plan is to keep local fish from the med. such as few species of bream, cob, Scorpion fish, mullet.etc.
  
  Would really like to hear how you guys would set this up.
  :thumbup:
  
  By the way would die for a ice cold castle lager ! ! !
  
  
  
  
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  Bryopsis is driving me nuts!!!

  Posted: January 13th, 2011, 6:58pm CST by gaboon

  Started this thread in October Correct dosage of epsom salt to combat bryopsis? - Marine Aquariums of South Africa but starting a new one as high magnesium levels never worked. I briefly had success with kalkwasser mix but with bryopsis growing from within the LR it just started growing back.
  
  Brief background.. weekly 20% water changes with tetra salt and 0 TDS RO. Change carbon weekly (overkill), blow detritus off LR weekly, run Rowaphos. As of yesterday, nitrates and phosphates undetectable. A week ago nitrates were 2, phosphates have been undetectable for months now.
  
  When I do waterchanges I try pull and siphon (so filaments dont end up somewhere else in the tank) as much bryopsis as possible.
  
  Started MB7/vodka dosing in December, currently up to 3.5ml vodka per day. I've just started noticing some fading in SPS which indicates lack of nutrients. But this algae spawn of satan continues to thrive.
  
  Now, going back to undetectable N and P, I know the algae can hide the true reading, but wouldn't the vodka have begun starving the bryopsis by now?
  
  Now, I should add, even with MB7/vodka dosing, I still have to wipe the glass nearly every day. Could there be something leeching from some of the LR? Leeching from something else?
  
  @Tony, you mentioned Prodibio sorted out your bryopsis problem. I'm keen to try but what does prodibio do that MB7/vodka cant?
  
  I have thought about a scrubber but its really tricky for me to add one.
  
  Thats it. thanks:)
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  RSS Electric flame scallop video gets electrified on video

  Posted: January 13th, 2011, 5:20pm CST by MASA Admin

  Click here to view the embedded video.
  
  
  The electric flame scallop, Ctenoides ales, is one of many fascinating invertebrates available for reef aquaria. However, since fish have all the personality and corals can at least be propagated in a myriad of ways, the invertebrates tend to take a backseat in the reef aquarium hobby as being purely ornamental. The electric flame scallop is nto electric at all, but it makes the brilliant blue line display by rapidly beating a row of reflective blue cilia at the edge of their mantle. With Azoox reef tanks on the rise (and us beating you over the head with that fact), the filter feeding flame scallop and electric versions thereof might be due for a resurgence of popularity in the reefing hobby.
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  Under water bonding product

  Posted: January 13th, 2011, 4:52pm CST by robertkukla

  Hi all i found this non toxic product that you can bond your corals to your rocks, i hought i would share this info with you all, i got it from builders express or builders warehouse
  its called aquamend
  here are some pics of the product
  
  
  
  
  here is the back if you want to read it
  
  
  
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  big tank build advise

  Posted: January 13th, 2011, 3:39pm CST by aragorn101

  hey guys I decided its time to give my jardini a custom home
  
  now I know its bathwater but after selling my 4ft marine to clive last year .im missing it abit so I want make the tank future safe for if the jar dies , and its easy to convert into marine.
  and have decided on the folowing sizes as the tank will have to fit on an existing cabinet thingy .
  
  lenth 240 cm
  width 55 cm
  glass hieght 55 cm
  water height 45 cm
  
  now its all standard spec but I want to build this my self again .so a few questions to the pros
  
  the water height will be quite low so can I get away with 8mm from what ive worked out ill still have a saftey factor of 3.5.
  the tank will be braised with 5cm 8mm on all 4 sides top and bottom and have 3 top 5cm wide braces runing front to back. would going 10mm be a better option or just overkill ?
  
  as for the bottom sheet of glass with the last tank I build I used 10mm bottom and 8mm for the rest .Is this realy needed as the tank will be on 12mm poly and marine ply and on solid cabbinet surface.
  .
  the tank will have a small corner overflow with dorso as the 1.8m sump will be in the room next door.ready for marine upgrade BUT..what is the best way to do the overflow in the back left corner as it wont be going under the base of the tank but straight out the wall. the pipes will run out the house and back inside again .can i have the overflow and inlet all in the corner as i WANT AS MUCH GLASS open as possible for light,dont want to have any backgrounds on this tank .just nat light coming in from all around and 3 150w mh pendants above. should I INSULATE the pipes outside to keep the temp stable ?
  
  ahh and where is the best place in gp to get glass
  
  
  thanks any advice on any of questions will be awsome
  cheers thanks all
  

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  wanted: convict tangs and flag tails in DBN

  Posted: January 13th, 2011, 3:14pm CST by sweetnsour

  Hey fellow reefers im asking for a bit of a favour from the DBN reefers out there, is there anyone willing to catch me 3x small convict tangs and some flag tails for my reef up here on the reef.
  
  I possibly have somone coming down on the 2nd week of Feb whom will collect the fish for me.
  
  :peroni::peroni::peroni::peroni:
  
  many thanks in advance
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  Comp Fans

  Posted: January 13th, 2011, 1:51pm CST by clown

  Any one have extra computer fans in cape town?
  
  Willing to pay.
  
  :blush: :lol:
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  Wanted : Small Scopas Tang - Cape Town

  Posted: January 13th, 2011, 1:47pm CST by mookz

  Hi Guys
  I am looking for a small Scopas to go into my 200 litre tank, it is full of macro's and GHA.
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  How long b4 I add coral - shrooms etc

  Posted: January 13th, 2011, 1:17pm CST by Seabass

  Was wandering how long do I need to wait b4 adding a bunch of coral to my just cycled tank. Soft - rics, shrooms, lps - zoas & sps - red & green plate Monti. Can I add now.
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  Aqua scaping cube .. ideas?

  Posted: January 13th, 2011, 12:46pm CST by flamming angel

  Hello ppls
  
  I started up my cube and need some ideas on aqua scaping it. Got lotsa different types of LR. Any ideas or pics you would like to share.
  
  Thanks
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  T2 Lighting

  Posted: January 13th, 2011, 12:44pm CST by maxisoft

  Hi guys,
  
  When searching through some links, I came across this:
  
  [americanaquariumproducts.com]
  
  They proclaim that the latest technology is for T2's & LED, and that T5, T8 and MH are old technology.
  
  Your suggestions/comments?
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  Tank between 1,5m and 2m

  Posted: January 13th, 2011, 12:42pm CST by Nizaam

  Im looking for a tank between 1.5m and 2m long. The tank must not be deeper than 600mm.
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  DT background colour

  Posted: January 13th, 2011, 12:19pm CST by Tremayn

  Hello guys. I want to paint the back of my DT. Going to be keeping fish and softies.
  
  Can you guys post pics of DT's with a black, blue and dark blue backgrounds? This will help alot :) ..
  
  Black really makes bright colours pop and blue looks more natural. My DT is 1.5m long x 0.7wide and 0.5high.. Thanks
• 

  glass drills in durban

  Posted: January 13th, 2011, 11:43am CST by mupwi

  hi where can I get hole saws for glass in durban and what price looking for a 16mm
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  What would you setup with 100K

  Posted: January 13th, 2011, 11:30am CST by ziyaadb

  If someone had to give you R100 000.00 to setup a tank what would you setup in regards to all aspects of the tank. It would be interesting to get different peoples perspectives. Use the following format:
  
  Tank:
  Lights:
  Skimmer:
  etc
  etc
  
  small writeup
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  test kit query

  Posted: January 13th, 2011, 11:22am CST by gaboon

  HI Marco
  
  Just placed an order for a few goodies but before you send, please let me know if you have a test kit from salifert for boron and how much.
  
  Thanks
  Nick
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  New Marine Fish Arrival

  Posted: January 13th, 2011, 10:53am CST by Oceanson

  Hi all,
  Just a quick reminder that our Marine Fish stock will arrive tomorrow (14th January)!!!
  Photos will be loaded on Saturday to view in photobucket. We will be posting the link for the photo's on MASA.
  OceanSon Aquarium
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  Help needed to reduce noise

  Posted: January 13th, 2011, 10:33am CST by flamming angel

  Hey guys
  
  I recently built a 600 cube and have just started the cycle process. As this was my first time building a tank i made a slight mistake. i have a corner over flow with a box that is 150cm x 150cm. Now the mistake i made was not putting a pipe in the outlet. So it only has a fitting which is small in height. Now when the water flows out it drops really fast making it very noisy. I do have valves for the inlet and outlet and have played around the adjustments but no luck. Any ideas on what i can do. I really dont want to remove the box and fit a pipe since the tank has rocks and water, and that means i will have to re silicone.
  
  please advise me if you can.
  
  Thanks
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  Sun Sun for sale/swop for sale: Durban

  Posted: January 13th, 2011, 10:14am CST by williet

  Hardware for saleThread title:

  Sun Sun for sale/swop

  Location:

  Durban

  Shipping or Collection only:

  buyer pays shipping

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  Hi All
  
  I bought this bad boy(Sun Sun jvp202) for my 4ft only to realise that it was blowing by animals and sand away! It does 12000lph and it was just to strong for my LPS and wasn't allowing them to open properly I had about in total 20500lph going through my tank in circulation! I have now decommisioned it and things are a lot better at 10500lph
  
  It is just over a month old and I have cut off the 2pin adapter to put a standard plug on.
  
  I bought it for 280 so what offers ?
  
  
  

  Notes:

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  Need cables for MH pendant

  Posted: January 13th, 2011, 10:14am CST by mookz

  Hiya Guys
  
  Does anyone know were I can get steel cables for my MH pendant in Cape Town?
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  Noisy Pump

  Posted: January 13th, 2011, 9:53am CST by maxisoft

  Hi guys,
  
  I have Halia 6530 powerhead as my return pump in the sump. 2 days ago it started making a little noise, but its getting louder all the time. Its new, and only been in there for 3 weeks.
  
  Is it normal, or is there a problem?
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  gorgonian care

  Posted: January 13th, 2011, 9:40am CST by dv8

  i'm not in the habit of buying things at the spur of the moment but this was a slightly different situation. i was walking out of my LFS with some RO water when i saw an old class mate of mine on his way in with this beauty in hand. he said it was getting too big for his tank and he wanted to swop it . i have swopped things at the LFS before and ..... lets just say i don't normaly get a good deal. so i bouhgt him something to exchange for the gorgonian.
  
  so now, i want to know what its spesific name is, and what i need to do to take the absolute best posible care of it. as far as i know, good flow, no need for good light, and BBS for feading. but how mutch food, how often, and is there anything els i need to know or do?
  
  here is a pic. at the end of the deal it cost me R280. was that a bargain? i think so
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  Thinking of quiting.

  Posted: January 13th, 2011, 9:23am CST by ShaunSwindon

  Good morning
  
  I have been keeping a marine tank since last year November and am seriously considering quitting. My most recent problem is white spot. Besides being sold the wrong tank for my needs
  
  I have lots of water treatments and a bulk bag of salt mix. Also a mini Dymax skimmer if anyone is interested in buying at obviously a better price than what I paid?
  
  Anyone interested because now with most of my fish sick with white spot and then to add I bought the wrong anti ick / white spot medicine. I think its called Crupin or something like that. The fool who sold it to me for R249.00 failed to tell me you cannot use with live rock and you need a spare tank to treat your fish :blush:
  
  I live in a flat and cannot even afford to keep my original tank running never mind setting up another one :eek:
  
  Regardless I am done. Any takers or kind words?
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  Today is the day

  Posted: January 13th, 2011, 8:08am CST by CW

  Hi all.
  
  Today is the day i get my very first hermits in my tank.
  
  Cant wait.
  Ill send some pics later tonight or tomorow.
  
  Cw Out
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  RSS Could high energy visible (HEV) light be damaging to corals?

  Posted: January 12th, 2011, 9:20pm CST by MASA Admin

  
  
  High Energy Visible (HEV) light refers to the part of the spectrum from 380-530nm, which includes our beloved blue and royal blue LEDs as well as the violet, indigo, cyan and near-UV LEDs which are not yet widely used. With many reefers currently running heavily blue lighted aquariums and the adoption of LEDs and their superpowers in the blue end of the spectrum, we’ve been quietly concerned about the potential for us to overdose our corals with HEV light.
  
  HEV light has already been implicated as one of the causes of macular degeneration (vision loss) in people. In addition to urging you to use caution when you are near high power blue or purple LEDs, we should also consider know HEV light can affect our reef tanks. We already know that many of our photosynthetic reef animals are sensitive to too much red light, too much light and lights that are on for too long. We also now that photosynthetic pigments get tweaked for higher performance towards the blue end of the spectrum due to the attenuation of sunlight as it penetrates seawater. Therefore it is not a big leap to consider that huge quantities of blue light from multiple emission peaks could be enough to cause some injury to our photosynthetic reef animals.
  
  
  In working with a variety of blue LED lights over corals, we can at least say that corals react to blue light from LEDs in unexpected ways for the given measured PAR value, and the perceived brightness of the light by our eyes. Hit us up in the comments if you’ve experienced unexpected results using blue LED lights over your corals; we’re particularly interested in hearing from the CoralSky SL2 and blue Ecoxotic LED cannon users since these are some of the highest density blue LED lights currently in the reefing hobby.
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  bubble magus

  Posted: January 12th, 2011, 8:31pm CST by malooda

  hi
  
  does anyone have any knowledge or has anyone used a bm150 [bubble maker] skimmer
  
  thanks
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  thank you

  Posted: January 12th, 2011, 8:11pm CST by Seabass

  Thanks for the great service. Great prices 2.:thumbup:
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  My 600 litre tank

  Posted: January 12th, 2011, 8:11pm CST by philip.cloete@gmail.com

  Ok so this is the tread that I will be using to keep all of you updated on my tank.
  
  I still have a verry long way to go till I put only the water but I thought I will post everyting from the start so you guys can give me advise on everyting.....:thumbup:
  
  So what I have so far is a 600L tank that I took apart to redo (bottom glass broke:() and im also bussy with the stand.
  
  Anyone know about a place that builds tanks? (close to Ermelo or Secunda)
  
  So anyway will keep you updated.............
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  RSS Misbar Maroon clownfish video show piebald stripes with age

  Posted: January 12th, 2011, 6:30pm CST by MASA Admin

  Click here to view the embedded video.
  
  
  The misbar maroon clownfish is a domestic strain that we always knew would eventually arise out of the mass culture of Premnas biaculeatus. What we didn’t expect from the misbar maroon is for it to develop totally different bar/stripe aberrations that are more piebald than say the more reticulating and boldly outlined bars of Amphiprion clownfish strains. This video posted by YouTube user Sonnysfish shows a specimen of the misbar maroon clownfish which was likely acquired during MACNA or shortly thereafter, which is the only time that ORA released any to the wider reefing world. The piebald pattern of stripes we’re seeing on this misbar maroon are very unusual and we look forward to seeing how the misbar maroon strain is developed by captive breeders over time. ORA doesn’t have a release date even in mind for these unusual Premnas, but we’re sure they will hand us a press release when they’re good and ready.
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  Pulsing Xenia for free/swap: Cape Town, Hout Bay

  Posted: January 12th, 2011, 4:12pm CST by Dane

  Various frags for free or to swapCommon Names:

  Pulsing Xenia

  Scientific Names:

  Xenia sp.

  Size of frags

  From a few cm to 10cm?

  How long have you had the frags?

  1 year on colony, 2 weeks fragged

  Are the frags mounted?

  No, some have attached to coral chips etc

  Shipping or Collection only:

  Collection

  Your location.

  Cape Town, Hout Bay

  Price:

  Free/Swap

  Photo's:

  Hey guys,
  
  Got back from 3 months away and have hacked out a fair bit of xenia. It is all pulsing merrily (even while it was floating in the transfer tub!) and in good condition.
  
  So if anyone wants some please let me know and we can arrange a time. If you dont have anything to swap thats no problem - but if you do have a few zoas or a mushroom or any little something lying around I wont say no! ;-)
  
  For the newbies, this is a great coral and fascinating to watch, please feel free to grab some to help build your new collection. But make sure when you place it in the tank you keep it in a spot that it can be managed. Xenia can grow very quickly and smother other corals.
  
  I will upload pics of the parent colony and frags when I get home.
  
  Dane

  Notes:

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  Relationship between alkalinity and calcium

  Posted: January 12th, 2011, 3:32pm CST by Boegie

  At the moment I am a bit confused on what method to use to have a balanced alkalinity and calcium reef.
  
  Reading info like this: Calcium and Alkalinity by Randy Holmes-Farley - Reefkeeping.com makes it complicated.
  
  At the moment I am dosing calcium weekly. (Cannot remember the brand now, at work.)
  
  After testing my alkalinity, I found it low, at 6.1
  I wanted it at 8.0 and successfully done this by using the reef calculator and baking soda.
  
  After testing my calcium, I think it's quite high, 440.
  
  What method do you use? Is a calcium reactor the best way?
  
  I want to get my new tank ready for SPS.
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  Foods for supersized tanks ! ??

  Posted: January 12th, 2011, 2:30pm CST by Perky pets superstore

  Hi we have just got some ( 900g + )packs of foods .
  
  Do you guys think there is a market for these ??.
  There might be a perminent supply from end of Feb.
  
  They will cost arround R 179.95 each
  
  Any comments ?
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  water bug or parasite

  Posted: January 12th, 2011, 1:40pm CST by SHAYNE

  Howzit Guys hope all is well, i have what i think "might" be big problem....
  
  Heres my story, Well im used to seeing those little white bugs crawling on my tanks glasses not sure what they called but not really worried about them any more as my fish enjoy eating them and i noticed i get more and more every time i do water changes (nsw)?.
  
  Anyway last saterday i collected some local zoas and last night i noticed that one wasn't doing so well anymore so i reached in to remove it but as i turned it around i noticed lots and lots (20 to 30) of little bugs crawling around underneath the zoa so i checked the others and all of them have lots of little bugs that look like sea-lice or really tiny worms that crawl very fast. some small pieces of coral have up to 30 bugs under them, the corals are doing fine but i have noticed that my Sail-fin tang in darting around and suddenly shaking hes head as if he has some thing in his gills so now im worried!!! IT IS A PARASITE THATS HARMING MY FISH? any advice as to what they are, if they bad or how to get rid of them will be much appreciated.
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  Ocean Nutrition( pics ) now @ Perky Pets

  Posted: January 12th, 2011, 12:25pm CST by Perky pets superstore

  Hi guys.
  
  We now have a stocked freezer of All types of frozen foods.
  The formula one and 2 are still on order.
  
  Thanks
  David
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Best Skimmer for My Tank

  Posted: January 12th, 2011, 12:13pm CST by e323

  Hi guys
  
  Could anyone please tell me which model of reef octopus would be best suited for my tank. my tank is 150x50x70.
  I have found some European web sites with reef octopus products and it seems that they have different model numbers? Can anyone explain? I have read endless post about Reef Octopus or is it Super Reef Octopus and would like to get one.I am looking at the DNW-200
  
  Please help.
  
  Set up will include a sump 100x40x40
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  Spiders in my tank?

  Posted: January 12th, 2011, 10:36am CST by Q89

  I noticed this morning there are white stringy stuff between two of my LR pieces.
  
  
  
  Can anyone tell me what it is, good or bad?
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  UV Filter and High Nitrate levels

  Posted: January 12th, 2011, 10:25am CST by alarkins

  Hi all,
  
  The start of Decemebr I had a breakout of whitespot that killed two fish. Medication (Octozin) was added to the main tank and was ineffective - hence the death of a Royal Gramma and a Clownfish. To ensure that the parasite was destroyed through its lifecycle, I added a UV filter which is running all the time now.
  
  Question: My nitrates have soared upwards and are at 10 - 20ppm average + now in my 250l tank. I am using the Red Sea test kit and will be doing a "High" test reading this afternoon to see where exactly this stands. Could the 15w UV filter be causing the rise in nitrate readings by killing the nitrifying bacteria? I added more bacteria this week (straight into the sump where the bio balls and biolite materials are) just in case the treatment killed the bacteria as well. I did an 80L water change last weekend which dropped this to 10ppm but I don't seem to be gettign anywhere. System in 4 months old
  
  Nothing seems to make sense as all other readings are great
  temp - 25
  kH Alkalinity- 6-7
  Ammonia - 0.25
  Nitrite - 0.1
  Nitrate - 10-20ppm +
  
  Your valued advise please?
• 

  New Tank

  Posted: January 12th, 2011, 10:15am CST by Hennie Thorburn

  Hi all
  
  I have started a new tank about two weeks ago.
  All is good, I have a few pieces of live rock and the usual things you get with them.
  And last week I introduced two clowns.
  
  About two days ago a brown algae appeared in the tank, and it is spreading really fast over my substrate and live rock.
  
  I hear that this is normal, but it looks bad, will this kill any of my little things growing on my live rock? What can I do to keep the algae down to a minimum?
  
  Thanx
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  My 85L Nano Tank

  Posted: January 12th, 2011, 9:29am CST by Bonzai

  Here's a video of my Tank I took last night.
  
  YouTube - My 85L Nano Marine Tank

  YouTube - My 85L Nano Marine Tank

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  Side pannels done

  Posted: January 12th, 2011, 9:05am CST by CW

  Hey there ppl.
  
  The side pannels is done and.
  Have a look at this.
  
  Sorry about the skew pics but dident have time to turn them.
  
  So what do you guys think about my tank panels?
  Now i just need wood for doors then wala.
  
  Cw out...:thumbup:
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  Side pannels done

  Posted: January 12th, 2011, 9:05am CST by CW

  Hey there ppl.
  
  The side pannels is done and.
  Have a look at this.
  
  Sorry about the skew pics but dident have time to turn them.
  
  So what do you guys think about my tank panels?
  Now i just need wood for doors then wala.
  
  Cw out...:thumbup:
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  Fresh Frozen Snoek

  Posted: January 12th, 2011, 8:18am CST by robertkukla

  Hi my cousin has just arrived from Cape Town and he has 200 Fresh frozen snoek he is selling it at R90.00 per snoek they are all around 1meter in length.
  you can call him on 078 193 3001 (Donavan) he can deliver in jhb area.
  
  
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  Fresh Frozen Snoek

  Posted: January 12th, 2011, 8:18am CST by robertkukla

  Hi my cousin has just arrived from Cape Town and he has 200 Fresh frozen snoek he is selling it at R90.00 per snoek they are all around 1meter in length.
  you can call him on 078 193 3001 (Donavan) he can deliver in jhb area.
  
  
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  Anemone Spawning

  Posted: January 11th, 2011, 1:32am CST by Nemos Janitor

  Over the many years of reef keeping i have seen many different anemones release a substance that completely discolors the tank over a few hours. I assume this is the anemone spawning? Seems to happen haphazardly and not dictated by ...... well do not know how an anemone can get lunar and other indications from an indoor tank.
  
  Your thoughts appreciated.
  
  Also, Are these releases actual spawns?
  
  Well i can go on with other Q's but do you know of any works on these spawning and results.
• 

  RSS Top ten evolutionary distinct stony corals listed by EDGE of Existence Program

  Posted: January 11th, 2011, 11:30pm CST by MASA Admin

  
  
  We’ve always kinda had a thing for unusual, cryptic or otherwise obscure stony corals and it makes us sincerely smile to see another organization put together a top ten list in this regard. The EDGE of Existence Program is aimed at identifying Evolutionary Distinct & Globally Endangered (EDGE) plants and animals. Particularly, EDGE looks for animals who’s history have a unique evolutionary past; it’s just a nice way of saying these corals are freaks.
  
  Very recently, EDGE launched a Coral Reefs campaign which has already identified ten of the weirdest and most wonderful coral species on Earth. Acropora palmata was an obvious one, three of them are common aquarium corals and the rest are clearly unique from our aquaristic perspective.
  
  The unusual Dichocoenia stokesi
  
  
  The aquarium favorites include the long tentacle plate coral Heliofungia, elegance coral Catalaphyllia and pearl bubble coral Physogyra. Some other corals you may not have heard of are Dichocoenia and Dendrogyra from the Caribbean and Horastrea, Parasimplastrea, Anomastrea and Ctenella.
  
  
  Those last four coral species only occur in the Western Indian Ocean and are therefore not collected for the aquarium trade, which perhaps is for the best since these seem to be rare species in their habitat. Be sure to check out the top ten EDGE coral species page for some pictures of corals you’ve probably never heard of. Our favorite is probably Horastrea indica which is just downright odd looking in a Moseleya latistella kind of way.
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  RSS 3D: New trends in underwater HD photography

  Posted: January 11th, 2011, 9:10pm CST by MASA Admin

  
  A couple of 3D photography stories out of the annual CES (Consumer Electronic Show) gadget-fest in Las Vegas are giving us great hope at the future of underwater HD photography for the consumer. The technology of 3D photography has advanced, making durable and feature-rich HD cameras with the capabilities to shoot underwater affordable for the cutting edge consumer. Companies are now putting together some promising technology that would allow you to get the full IMAX 3D effect on your next dive trip to Hawaii or for just some awe inspiring in-tank shots.
  
  The big news is Olympus debuting a pair of tough waterproof cameras that can shoot 720p HD video and have built in hardware to be able to shoot 3D still photographs. The new Olympus TG-610 and TG-310 models have a 3D mode to add more dimension to your photographs even underwater. Simply snap your first shot, release the shutter and slowly pan until the camera automatically takes a second image from a slightly different perspective. The 3D data is processed in-camera resulting in an .MPO file, the universal industry 3D format for easy display on 3D televisions or laptops.
  
  Image courtesy of Gizmodo
  
  
  Another nifty option is a kit by GoPro that lets you take a pair of these bite sized, yet powerful cameras and enclose them in a waterproof case that allows you to shoot HD video on the two cameras and then stitch together the two videos afterwards to give you an amazing 3D video. This of course may only be an option for the hardcore enthusiast at this point but is a starting place towards allowing anyone to take their own 3D videos.
  
  Of course home 3D is a pretty early stage technology but as the amount of devices grow, so will the possible applications, movies and options you will have. As with most technology, it is pretty pricey in the initial stages but 3D video cards are coming onto the scene creating a more affordable way of watching and enjoying 3D.
  
  
  [GoPro info via Gizmodo]
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  Frags wanted

  Posted: January 11th, 2011, 9:10pm CST by Tim S

  Looking for a hammer or frogspawn which has green body with purple tips.
  Also Kenya tree & leather frags.
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  Clown, Humbug and Convict Tang for sale: Durbanville

  Posted: January 11th, 2011, 8:57pm CST by Tim S

  Fish for saleCommon Name:

  Clown, Humbug and Convict Tang

  Scientific Name:

  -

  Size of fish

  7cm, 4cm and 10cm

  How long have you had the fish?

  3 months, 1 year

  Is the fish eating?

  yes

  Shipping or Collection only:

  collection

  Your location.

  Durbanville

  Price:

  R120, R80 and R120... Respectivly

  Photo's:

  

  Notes:

  Willing to swop and make offers

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  RSS PNG National Fisheries Authority responds to suit filed by EcoEZ regarding the SEASMA

  Posted: January 11th, 2011, 7:40pm CST by MASA Admin

  A few days ago we learned that the National Fisheries authority of Papua New Guinea is withholding funds from EcoEZ for the SEASMART program. the PNG NFA has issued a public statement regarding the suit and they are citing a lack of confidence in EcoEZ as the primary reason for withholding money allocated for the SEASMART program. In their statement the PNG NFA makes it clear that they believe in the viability of the marine aquarium trade: “The PNG NFA is planning to move forward with their own, internally run marine aquarium program, which will be largely based on the core principles of the SEASMART program: sustainability, equitability, profitability.” The statement goes on to say that the new program expects to start shipping PNG fish again in the middle of this year, and we can only hope that exporting corals from PNG is still on the agenda. The full press release is after the break.
  
  
  

  The Papua New Guinea National Fisheries Authority has
  lost confidence in Eco EZ Inc to develop the PNG Marine
  Aquarium Trade.
  
  The Papua New Guinea National Fisheries Authority (NFA) has ceased the allocation of funds to the U.S. based consultancy firm Eco EZ Inc, which formerly held the contract to carry out the “SEASMART” Program. This decision comes as the contract term between Eco EZ Inc and the PNG NFA neared expiration, and the NFA was not satisfied with Eco EZ Inc’s level of performance.
  
  Funding to Eco EZ Inc was cut short for the last quarter of 2010, which was the last quarter of the contract term.
  
  Eco EZ Inc entered into a contract with the Papua New Guinea NFA in 2008. Initially a one year contract to conduct reef survey work in the reefs of PNG and test the feasibility of an aquarium trade, the scope of work and contract term quickly expanded to three years and the development of a sustainable marine aquarium fishery.
  
  15 million kina, approx 5 million USD, were allocated to Eco EZ Inc to carry out the SEASMART program over the three years. The government of Papua New Guinea, through the NFA, was the sole provider of funds to Eco EZ Inc.
  
  Initially the program seemed to be going great, with Eco EZ Inc training local fishers from over 8 villages to sustainably collect marine aquarium life. Exports of these organisms occurred throughout 2009 and 2010, primarily to US importers in Los Angeles.
  
  However, shortcomings in the SEASMART program slowly started to become apparent over time, especially in 2010. A number of contractual objectives were in place that Eco EZ Inc was expected to deliver on, but simply failed to achieve. One example of this is the production of
  
  TRADE software. The PNG government allocated a substantial amount of money specifically for Eco EZ Inc to develop this web based organism traceability software. Six months was the established timetable for this TRADE software to be created, and shortly thereafter, NFA management was to be trained on its use. However after nearly three years, Eco EZ Inc was unable to deliver the software, despite spending all of the allocated sum.
  
  In the end, Eco EZ Inc was unable to develop a viable business model that the Papua New Guinea NFA would be able to utilize to attract private sector investment. The combined effect of Eco EZ Inc not meeting their contractual obligations left the PNG NFA no choice but to discontinue funding.
  
  The National Fisheries Authority’s decision to cut funding to Eco EZ Inc is not a reflection of NFA’s position toward the marine aquarium trade in Papua New Guinea however. The NFA still recognizes that the enormous untapped marine resources of PNG’s reefs can bring great benefit to the coastal people of PNG by channeling these resources through a sustainable, equitable aquarium trade.
  
  The PNG NFA is planning to move forward with their own, internally run marine aquarium program, which will be largely based on the core principles of the SEASMART program: sustainability, equitability, profitability. This main aim of this NFA project will be to take the
  aquarium fishery in PNG from a “project stage” to a fully developed, private sector run industry. Profitability is the one previously unattained area that the NFA hopes it will be able to achieve in 2011. Many employees from the SEASMART program will be incorporated into the new, NFA run program.
  
  “A work plan and budget have already been established for the 2011 PNG marine aquarium program. This next year of operation is expected to deliver a great range and volume of marine aquarium organisms to our international customers. Fish from around the coast of PNG, as well as inverts and cultured corals, should be available at your local fish store by mid 2011,” says Kema Mailu, program “caretaker” of the new NFA run PNG marine aquarium program.
  
  The National Fisheries Authority of Papua New Guinea is a Statutory Authority set up by the PNG Government to monitor, regulate, and develop policy related to fisheries in Papua New Guinea. The National Fisheries Authority of Papua New Guinea is committed to managing fisheries for sustainable benefit.
  
  

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  Howsit guys welcome to the new year

  Posted: January 11th, 2011, 6:43pm CST by nepellew

  Hi there guys i just wanted to know im am going to jhb for 8 weeks on training and might come back in between just a question would my tank be ok to leave for that long i have just finished my cycle and havent put any fish in it but i do as most of you know i have Star polyps and thats all my lights are on a timer and my mom said she would do my tank topups
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  ReefTEk TS2 skimmer (3 days old) for sale: cape town

  Posted: January 11th, 2011, 5:15pm CST by JsPLAYn

  Hardware for saleThread title:

  ReefTEk TS2 skimmer (3 days old)

  Location:

  cape town

  Shipping or Collection only:

  collection only

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  3 day old skimmer, excellent new conditio, filled the cup in 3 days from new, need I say more, TS2 is pro an powerful, jus nt for my system, I bort on impulse lol, need bigger skimmer for wat I gt planned, comes with box an invoice, paid R1800 at Sams .... Only want R1600......
  
  

  Notes:

  -

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  RSS Fish handle numbers on par with college students

  Posted: January 11th, 2011, 5:10pm CST by MASA Admin

  
  We can leave all the jokes aside but an interesting study has found some fish to score just as well as college students on some basic number tests. Using the highly social, freshwater mosquitofish the researchers conducted a lab test showing the fish could in fact count — differentiating between numerical quantities in a lab experiment.
  
  It seems the mosquitofish are always looking for company and if one finds itself alone, its first priority is to find other mosquitofish. Using this behavior, lone fish were trained in the lab to associate a door bearing a certain number of geometric shapes with the path to rejoining a larger group. The fish were put in tanks and had to chose between one of two identical doors bearing different numbers of symbols. After time the fish were able to distinguish between the smaller and larger numbers, in essence counting.
  
  “You just don’t expect interesting results like this when dealing with animals like fish,” said study leader Christian Agrillo of the University of Padova in Italy. “We thought this was really incredible.”
  
  When the team changed the ratios between the numbers, the fish were effected as well with slight initial confusion — something the team also noted in the human volunteers in the experiment.
  
  “It was kind of funny, most of them appeared to be surprised when we switched from small numbers to hundreds. They swam inside the tank for a while, looking at the new stimuli as if they were trying to understand what was going on,” Agrillo said. “However, after a short while they started to solve the task as well.”
  
  As the researchers adjusted the numbers of shapes on the doors, the fish were less successful when the numbers were closer to each other. With a higher differential, such as four to eight shapes, in the ratio the fish fish would chose the right door more often. As the numbers of shapes got closer together the fish would struggle.
  
  So how about the comparison to humans? The researchers took a group of 25 undergraduate students to try a test that had the same types of challenges, where the students would have to differentiate and find the larger number in two seconds. The research found humans were more accurate in the tests over the fish but showed the same degraded ability to judge number differences as ratios shifted higher.
  
  The counting-fish study was published December 22 in the journal PLoS ONE.
  
  
  [via National Geographic]
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  • National Geographic showcases top images from 2010 underwater photo contest
  • Rescued baby dolphin gets swim lessons

  
  
  
  
  
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  OceanSon Aquarium says farewell to Trevor

  Posted: January 11th, 2011, 4:29pm CST by Oceanson

  Hi all reefer,
  OceanSon Aquarium no longer employs Trevor Duane.
  We would like to inform you all that his departure will in no way affect our support and services to you!!
  OceanSon Aquarium
  
  Dear Admin
  Please remove Trevor from our sponsor list
  Thank you
  OceanSon Aquarium
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  New stock available from Perky Pets

  Posted: January 11th, 2011, 3:42pm CST by Perky pets superstore

  We have just recieved some new stock:
  
  
  
  The 54 watt Quad fittings with ceiling mounts ! very nice.
  
  
  
  
  p.H pen with calabrating fluid and exchangeble electrode.
  
  
  
  Chiller for tanks up to 600 liters.
  
  
  
  Bulk bottles of herbatainia and small ones in stock.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Thanks
  David
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  EXO TERRA Glass Terrarium

  Posted: January 11th, 2011, 2:26pm CST by Goby

  Hi,
  
  I have a brand new in the box never opened glass terrarium & Full screen flexarium(for chamelons ect.) for sale.
  
  Glass Terrarium 45cm x 45cm x45cm with Rock like backround @ R700
  
  
  
  Full Screen Flexarium 42cm x 42cm x 76cm @ R400
  
  
  
  
  
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  Microbe-lift salt

  Posted: January 11th, 2011, 2:17pm CST by Perky pets superstore

  Hi we have the new microbe lift salt, it comes in a handy 25 kg bucket and is on special at the moment for R695.00.
  
  
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  Urchin feed

  Posted: January 11th, 2011, 1:27pm CST by Bonzai

  Hi
  
  I got a purple spikey urchin (Do not know the real name) from the coast. I have Reefsnow, which I give to the anemone and flowery things growing on my Live Rock. Can I give the same to the urchin?
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  Microbe-lift

  Posted: January 11th, 2011, 1:13pm CST by Perky pets superstore

  Hi Guys.
  
  We have recieved some new microbe lift product and i thought ide post some pics instead of a list:
  
  
  small R179.95
  Large R1090.00
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Small R
  Large R1090.00
  
  
  R279.95
  
  
  
  R279.95
  
  
  
  R98.95
  
  
  
  R279.95
  
  
  
  R98.95
  
  
  
  All the products available at the moment...
  
  Thanks
  David
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  My 3 Side viewable tank

  Posted: January 11th, 2011, 12:19pm CST by dallasg

  Hi, here is a tank a built for my uncle which i run and maintain, its 1000x500x700, with a 150w 20k MH and 2 x 39w T5, 12k and actinic.
  It has a 90cm sump with a TS2 skimmer, and 60cm DSB.
  i dose prodibio once a month, clarity and prime every second week and run carbon, organitR and nitratR with bio-pellets.
  
  now there is nothing out of this world with this build other than the chaos that happens inside :)
  its over 6months old and all corals are frags from my home system, there is no coral feeding directly and fish are fed 4 times a day, flakes in the morning, nory for lunch and 4 frozen cubes at 6pm and 4 more at 9pm. the food is mysis, brine, cyclops and lobster eggs.
  
  lights are on from 4pm till 10pm with MH coming on from 6pm till 9pm, the rest of the day it has natural sunlight from the skylights and 2 joining rooms.
  
  ok its not as full as it sounds, i will post pics, there is about 20% usage and the rest of the tank is swimming space. only one loss, my bubble coral at my first regal tang :(
  and now we have decided that this tank will not get another inmate, but rather let it grow out
  here is the ls list and where the fun starts.
  
  2 x Ocellaris clowns (Amphiprion ocellaris), egg laying all the time
  1 x Niger Trigger (Odonus niger)
  1 x Blue Eye Royal Dottyback (Pictichromis dinar)
  1 x Coral Beauty (Centropyge bispinosa)
  1 x Copperband Butterfly (Chelmon rostratus)
  1 x Cleaner Wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus)
  1 x Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma desjardini)
  1 x Scopas Tang (Zebrasoma scopas)
  1 x Regal Tang (Paracanthurus hepatus)
  1 x Sleeper Blue dot Goby (Valenciennea sexguttata)
  1 x Fire Goby (Nemateleotris magnifica)
  1 x Matted Filefish (Acreichthys tomentosus)
  1 x Foxface Lo (Siganus vulpinus)
  
  1 x Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis)
  1 x Fire Shrimp (Lysmata debelius)
  2 x Large Blue legged hermits (Calcinus laevimanus)
  2 x Turbo snails (Turbo fluctuosa)
  
  1 x bubble coral (Plerogyra sinuosa)
  2 x Green Pagoda (Turbinaria peltata)
  1 x Green Gonipora (Goniopora stokesi)
  1 x Plating Green Monti (Montipora capricornis)
  1 x Tube Worm (Sabellastarte sp.)
  1 x Hammer Coral (Euphyllia paranchora)
  2 x Frogspawn ( 1 green with pink tips, 1 pink with green tips) (Euphyllia paradivisa)
  2 x metallic Shrooms (Actinodiscus sp.)
  3 x Cabbage Corals (Sinularia brassica)
  1 x Lobed Leather Coral (Lobophytum)
  1 x Syclomia (Scolymia vitiensis)
  1 x Encrusting Monti (Montipora nodosus)
  1 x Large 50cm Tree Coral (Cladiella sp.)
  
  now the wierd stuff...
  
  these fish are the biggest nori eaters, up to a sheet a day
  cleaner wrasse
  niger trigger
  filefish
  copperband
  
  they love it so much they force the tangs away
  i am going to upload pics now
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  1.5m and hardware sale now on!! for sale: Vanderbijlpark

  Posted: January 11th, 2011, 11:48am CST by Goby

  Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:

  1.5m and hardware sale now on!!

  Location:

  Vanderbijlpark

  Shipping or Collection only:

  Collection & Shipping

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  Hi all,
  
  Decided to quit the hobby......... (for a while)
  Have a some great marine deals!!
  Happy shopping.
  
  1. Awsome Lagoon Shallow Reef system including sump and stand. @R 3500.
  
  Main Display
  *1500mm(l) x 1000mm(b) x 400mm(h)
  *Full euro bracing to and bottom with additional center braces top and bottom.
  *Full coast to coast overflow for maximum surface skimming.
  *Overflow and return pipe fittings included
  *Sump included
  *Stand included
  *Makes a great display and very easy to work in the tank.
  
  Very solid stand.
  * 76mmx38mm and 3mm thick.
  
  
  
  
  
  Sump
  *1020mm(l) x 415mm(b) x 400mm(h)
  *1st Chamber 340mm x 415mm(b) x 300mm(h)
  *2nd Chamber 430mm x 415mm(b) x 295mm(h)
  *3rd Chamber 220mm x 415mm(b) x 295mm(h)
  
  
  
  2x Reeftek TS1 skimmers RATED 300L @R900 ea (2x SOLD)
  *Excellent condition!! as NEW!!
  *2 months old
  *Pin Wheel impellor
  *Skimmer inner cone can be taken out to clean inside.
  
  
  
  
  
  Tunze 6100.100 Turbelle Stream @ R1500
  
  *2500-12000lph flow (adjustable)
  *15-40W power consumption
  *1x TUNZE 7091 Single Controller
  Pulse, Power 1 and Power 2 knobs
  Food Timer button
  *1x TURBELLE DRIVER MODEL 7240.27
  *1x 7210.202 Power unit.
  
  Can be used for DIY wavebox!!
  
  
  
  Ballasts
  1x 80W Dual @ R190
  2x 80W Single @ R175ea
  3x 54W Dual @ R145ea
  1x 54W Single @ R120
  
  10x T5 Waterproof Endcaps @ R150
  
  
  
  6-Stage RO Unit @ R1350
  
  *AS new
  *2 Months old
  *Pressure pump
  *Water storage tank
  *All accesories included.
  *Output 190 L per day
  
  
  
  
  
  Bio balls media 16KG @ R900 (SOLD)
  
  
  
  Delctec FR509 Reactor (no pump) @ R850 (SOLD)
  Capacity
  Suitable for up to 1lt of Rowaphos or 1.2 lts of general media / Carbon ect.
  Flow rate
  Up to 500lt/hr (pump not supplied)
  Dimensions
  180 mm x 140 mm x 500mm high (including fittings)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  1x RESUN FBF 500 Reator (no pump) @ R200 (SOLD)
  
  Capacity
  
  Suitable for tanks <500L
  
  NOTE: Center feed pipe missing. (can use PVC pipe for DIY replacement)
  
  Dimensions
  300mm x 100 mm x 350mm high (including fittings)
  
  
  1x Weipro SA 2015 Skimmer @ R300
  
  Original Specs
  - Rated 150-760l
  - 2000l/h pump
  - 203x127x547mm
  
  NOTE: Skimmer cup lid missing and plastic ring that holds cup in place split right through. I used a cable tie on the ring to hold the neck in place. Other than that still does the job.
  
  
  
  
  50KG Crushed coral and Arragonite mixed substrate @ R500
  
  
  
  
  Happy shopping!!
  
  
  

  Notes:

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  Color of MH bulb

  Posted: January 11th, 2011, 11:47am CST by Junz

  Hi Guys,
  
  can you tell me the color of the 14 K vs the 20K reeftek MH 250W bulb
  
  im looking for something blueish but not completly blue
  
  thanks
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  Davids tank rebuild

  Posted: January 11th, 2011, 11:38am CST by 459b

  As you may have read i had a tank crash over the Christmas holiday. Although the thought of packing up for good did cross my mind, i cannot give up this wonderful hobby cause of one smallish accident. Im going to take my time with this tank and do things properly. Still deciding what to keep and what fitration to use. So far all i can report is that the display tank is 1300 X 500 X 650.
  My tank used to be one filled with too many aggressive fish. To try and stem the fighting i had way too much liverock and far too many caves. I had problems with fish knocking over rocks, digging holes and knocking over rocks, fighting and knocking over rocks...just generally knocking over rocks. This time round i want less rock in the tank to allow for better water movement and more swimming space. Also glued all the rocks together. Here is what i have come up with....
  
  front view:
  
  
  
  right:
  
  
  
  left:
  
  
  
  top:
  
  
  
  
  What you are looking at is about two kilos of liverock, the rest being cable ties and pratleys putty. Going to banish the rest of the liverock to the sump.
  Im not going for a natural look - i rather want to use the rock work to show off a few pieces of nice corals (rics of course, maybe some SPS?) and have plenty of swimming face for fish.
  New stand arrives this week so cant do anyhting till i get that. Will be getting new sump spo totla water volume will be around 500l.
  Your thoughts/comments/suggestions will be much appreciated.
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  Fish ID

  Posted: January 11th, 2011, 11:26am CST by Bonzai

  I caught another fish at the coast of which I do not know what it is. I will post a picture later. It almost look like a Freshwater silvertip Tetra. Anyone maybe have ideas that can put me in a direction?
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  what pump for CLS and where to get it

  Posted: January 11th, 2011, 11:25am CST by dv8

  hi guys/gals, i'm hoping somebody can help with this one. i plan to use one pump ,and have already bought it . it says it will give me 8500l/h at 9m with a power consumptin of 350watts. is this not a good pump, could i get more flow with less power usage?
  
  could some one tel me more about,: Barracuda pumps, or panworld /iwaki pumps
  
  any help would be mutch apreciated, if i must sell the one i have and buy other, then so be it:blush:
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  Urgent help needed Monti nudi's

  Posted: January 11th, 2011, 11:17am CST by xtreme

  Hi guys
  
  So I fraged my monti due to the nudi's, one question, will they eat the other sps like acropora?
  
  I see them on the other sps now
  Oh and the moti is in QT now not where the nudi's is
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  Wanted control gear for 150W MH

  Posted: January 11th, 2011, 11:08am CST by kgem

  Hi, I am looking for a control gear for a 150w MH.
  Also need a 250w MH complete unit.
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  Help building tanks

  Posted: January 11th, 2011, 10:36am CST by Bonzai

  Hi there
  
  I am a Diastrophic Dwarf, and I am very passionate in the Aquarium Hobby. Now have 2 Freshwater Tanks, 2 Marine Tanks and a Koi Pond outside. I want to build my own tanks and some ideas I have.
  
  The problem is that because of my dwarfism I cannot reach always at places and hold glass up. Also sometimes the glass can be heavy etc.
  
  I'm looking for someone that can help me build. I have all the equipment and contacts for glass etc. I am in Witbank, so if anyone has a contact nr of someone that will be able to help me. And also I cant wait 4-6weeks everytime I want to build a tank or get it build.
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  TDS reading

  Posted: January 11th, 2011, 10:08am CST by JD167

  Hi guys
  
  I used to have a TDS meter that had a small "cup" in the unit with a water level to test my RO. I now have one like in the picture below and was wondering what amount of water should I use when testing? I tested a 25L drum with fresh RO yesterday and the reading was 005. I then poured a little bit in a cup and the reading was 002.
  
  Secondly, using this new meter, at what TDS reading should the filters be changed?
  
  
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  Just for Jaco

  Posted: January 11th, 2011, 9:44am CST by dallasg

  for you @Jaco Schoeman
  http://reefbuilders.com/2011/01/10/n...ef+Builders%29
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  Urgent help needed Hi guess have a question

  Posted: January 11th, 2011, 9:25am CST by Lizid

  My dad picked up a hitchhiker on one of the corals he bought, well quiet a few actually....
  
  but this one we are not sure about,
  It is a nudibranch we dont know if it is tank safe, so the question is do we keep it in the tank ot take it out...
  
  and then the second is a yellow crab with black pinchers...
  
  Lol Sorry Hi GUYS NOT HI GUESS
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  Following wanted for my new tank :

  Posted: January 11th, 2011, 8:10am CST by ZeroCool

  hi guys, i upgrade from my buyo to a nice cube ...
  
  I need the following :
  
  base rock
  live rock
  any softies please, from mushrooms, to rics, to kenyan trees ... anything :)
  
  shout if you have ...
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  White spots?

  Posted: January 10th, 2011, 7:48am CST by ShaunSwindon

  I have a still young sail fin tang and he has developed small white spots on his tail, dorsal fins and a little over his eyes. What could it be without me taking a photo :blush:
  
  I have a crummy camera which takes crummier photos through the glass :(
  
  I read somewhere it could be a kind of "herpes" which this tang gets but my tang has been alone for so long already and has no gross girlfriend to speak of :whistling:
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  HI

  Posted: January 10th, 2011, 7:43am CST by erle_vaughan

  Howzit, my name is Erle... like the TV show just spelled different... I have been lurking on this forum for about 4 or 5 months now and have been signed up for just about a month, my lurking was never creepy though, I was here for the educational benefits of learning from other successes and failures.
  I have in that time seen quite a few neewbies and restarts pop on and get going with their systems... most with success and some with the no more feedback... maybe they are too busy sticking plumbers putty over the ever increasing leaks that tend to pop up.
  
  I will try to keep you guys updated, selfishly as it might be, not only for your perusal and amusement... more so, so that i can have the breaks applied when things get carried away and i do dumb things.
  
  Here is my set-up and story so far:
  I like DIY and doing things and stuff so where ever possible I have done or made homemade devices.
  I managed to get my hands on a 1200x600x600 old fresh water tank after talking to and ex-reefer who had a stunning tank and exchanging a case of hansa.
  The same reefer then told me he had some more stuff in his garage and handed me an 800x400x400 tank,a large net, a 200w heater, some air hose, an air pump,a smally water pump c/w built in filter an maybe some more even uselesser (yes i will make up my own words from time to time) stuffs... which I exchanged for a bottle of 12 year chivas and the best of wishes.
  
  After doing some shopping around here in my area and coming up short and then driving to town...(fyi-warner beach okes call Durban "town") and finding poorly stocked extortioners, i decided i was going to have to do this like the rest of my hobbies and procure everything online for this i got hold of @lanzo from Dorry Pets in centurion who not only had everything i wanted and more but also had the best prices on this planet, actually i will say they were the best in the solar system. They will be getting future business from me for sure.
  Anyways so i got Dorry Pets to send me a Reeftek TS-2, 2x sieo 1000 powerheads, some T5 ballasts and fittings and a salifert test kit for almost everything.
  
  I have made my own kind of plan for surface skimming and have inserted a weir at the top of my tank that is about 150mm deep and at an angle so it take up min space it goes completely across my tank from side to side skimming the entire rear surface of my tank. (i will attach the CAD drawing for a better idea later)
  
  To get the water out the weir i drilled two 50mm holes with a diamond encrusted hole-saw which i got from the local hardware store and my trusty black n decker battery drill. sheeewww these things made me sweat and took like 15mins each to get through the 10mm glass, but they went easy peasy and i had no dramas.
  
  I split my sump into three compartments with my original plan going to be 1st live rock, then pass over a baffle into the skimmer part and then through a micro bubble trap and then return to the display tank.... this has changed and i now have the TS-2 in the first chamber, and a 150mm Deep Sand Bed in the second that i have chucked some live rock in for good measure (breaks can be applied now if necessary). I have placed my 4800L/H return pump along with the 200w heater in my third section.
  
  For the return plumbing i have split it twice because that little sucker below packed a punch and then some, i split the 20mm return hose in two with a T-piece and then where the water enters i have put another t-piece on each nozzle. My main reason for this is that i went for the play sand in my Display Tank because I thought it looked really cool (super white and fine like the cape town beaches) however before i tamed the beast i had sand storms everywhere and things were going pear-shaped.
  I have been thinking about buying a bag of dry arragonite to place a layer over the fine sand... (advice needed here too).
  
  I also procured a 210L drum for water collection, which means 2 trips for a full tank (with some extra containers i have lying around)
  
  I built the stand out of 40mm angle iron and have built a cabinet out of 9mm shutter, however this is going to change because i don't smaak it too much.
  
  I will put some more updates and info later.
  
  Thanks for everything so far.
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  Growing on my LR

  Posted: January 10th, 2011, 6:47am CST by Giepie

  Hi guys
  Please help with ID.
  
  This thing is growing on my LR and I'm not sure if safe or not. I found it after moving some rocks around during my Dec/Jan leave. It's about the size of a 1c coin, so this pic is the best I can do for now for something this tiny.
  
  Saw one at LFS, but the owner was also clueless (like most of them).
  
  Thanks
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  Powerheads for Nano Wanted

  Posted: January 10th, 2011, 2:36am CST by eb.adam

  Hi everyone
  
  I'm still planning my system and need a powerhead for my TL450.
  
  I am in Vereeniging till Thursday this week and can pick up. My budget is R100-R150. If anyone has something suitable with a magnetic holder, please let me know
  
  Thanks!
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  Image uploader

  Posted: January 10th, 2011, 11:31pm CST by herkie

  How does these image uploader stats work? I seem to be stuck on 2.:(
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  RSS Anampses lennardi is absolutely stunning in this high definition video

  Posted: January 10th, 2011, 11:10pm CST by MASA Admin

  Click here to view the embedded video.
  
  
  Lennard’s wrasse, Anampses lennardi, was one of the most sensational new fish to make it to the aquarium trade last year. What better way to kick off another year of original Reef Builders videos than with this stunning specimen of Anampses lennardi, a shining example of what makes this femininus-lookalike so worthy of our desire. The medium sized Lennard’s wrasse is already showing an amazing pattern of blue lines and yellow finnage which is rendered very well by a balanced ratio of LED striplights including SunBrite and TMC Aquaray colors. This is a great looking pro-biotic quarantine aquarium for this Lennard’s wrasse which also houses a cache of sand in a corner of the aquarium to cater to this wrasse’s unique sleeping needs. When watching this video be sure to click to maximum quality as watching this fish in HD should just about take your breath away.
  Related Posts:
  

  • Anampses lennardi video documents nearly a dozen of these glorious wrasses at Route 66 Marine
  • Anampses lennardi, A. femininus and an aberrant bicolor angelfish showing off at DeJong’s InterZoo booth
  • First Anampses lennardi wrasse from LiveAquaria goes up for sale tonight
  • Another look at the Lennardi wrasse and the Xanthic Potter’s Angelfish
  • Video of many aquarium fish in a natural reef environment in the Phillipines
  • Bangai Cardinalfish video in their unnatural habitat
  • Natural reef bommies are the ultimate aquascaping inspiration
  • Unibody aluminum LED and T5 reef aquarium lights from NanoCustoms are ready

  
  
  
  
  
  More...
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  Vortech MP40w ES for sale: Pretoria

  Posted: January 10th, 2011, 10:09pm CST by Jhavenga

  Hardware for saleThread title:

  Vortech MP40w ES

  Location:

  Pretoria

  Shipping or Collection only:

  Shipping or collection

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  EcoTech Marine VorTech MP40W ES propeller powerhead with the EcoSmart wireless wave driver - good as new. Price: R3,950.00
  
  
  

  Notes:

  Note that this is the EcoSmart version of the MP40W. :yeahdude:

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  RSS The non-Photosynthetic reef tank of Mike Cao is what Azoox reefing all about

  Posted: January 10th, 2011, 9:50pm CST by MASA Admin

  
  
  Unless you’ve been living under a piece of live rock for most of 2010, you may have noticed that non-Photosynthetic and azooxanthellae corals have been increasing in popularity. New species have been entering the trade, aquarium stores have started dedicating a section of their site to these corals, and a while ago “the dark side of the hobby” even got their own forum. The question why these corals have become more popular, can be answered quite simply with the aquarium of Mike Cao, an impeccable and unambigiously dedicated Azoox reef tank which has a lot to show for the hard work.*Keep reading for more info of this amazing tank and a lot more pictures
  
  
  
  Some aquariums are just hands down amazing. The non-Photosynthetic 120p ADA of Mike Cao is one of these cases. The aquarium system consist of three tanks, a 120p ADA, an ELOS mini, and a 40 gallon fuge. The main DT (the 120p ADA) is 48″x18″x18″ for a volume of around 65 gallons. The Elos mini it is connected to the 120- ADA and is being stocked with various sponges, tunicates and Waratah anemones (Actinia tenebrosa).*Continues*water changes (every 15min), along with carbon dosing, ozone and a 40g fuge with a deep mud/sand bed, caulerpa, ulva and shoal grass are employed as filtration.
  
  
  
  Just like any azoox system, this system needs to be fed, and be fed*heavily. Mike Cao add a mixture of a *lot of different*foods through his feeding system as can be seen on the right. The feed regime consist of the*flowing*over a 24 hour period:
  

  Left flask:
  NLS Reef Micro Feeder
  FM Ultra Clam
  FM Ultra Pac
  FM Ultra Life
  FM Ultra Min F
  FM Ultra SeafanFM Ultra Zoa
  FM Ultra Min D
  Frozen Cyclopeeze
  Frozen Nutramar Ova
  Frozen Rotifers
  Frozen Baby Brine Shrimp
  
  Middle flask:
  Reef Nutrition Phyto Feast
  
  Right bottle:
  Reef Nutrition Oyster Feast
  
  

  Although the feeding regime might seem like overkill, nutrients are kept in check by the automatic waterchanges and a lot of TLC. The heaving feeding also resulted (and*continues*to show) good *in growth in some of these corals. *For more information be sure to checkout Mike Cao’s build thread and feel free to drool over the pictures below:
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Related Posts:
  

  • Azoox.org, the dark side of the hobby gets their own forum
  • LiveAquaria’s Diver’s Den gets NPS section
  • CoralsCaptiv-E by SeaSlug wants to feed your small polyp filter feeders
  • Red Epizoanthus from Cortez Marine are sure to please the Azoox and NPS reefers
  • ReefPearls a new Dutch filter-feeder food releasing soon in the US
  • Flabellum, a little known genus of fleshy azoox coral
  • LeDio Mystery Purple and NanoCustoms PAR 38 LED spotlights tango in these videos of azoox corals
  • Fauna Marin LPS pellet coral food quickly eaten by a Scolymia australis

  
  
  
  
  
  More...
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  RSS Prometheus LED from ReefTech talks a big game

  Posted: January 10th, 2011, 8:41pm CST by MASA Admin

  
  
  The Prometheus LED from ReefTech is a new lighting fixture which is a fresh departure from the rebadged LED lights which have been flooding the aquarium market. With some clear design and engineering inspiration from PacificSun LED Phobos/Deimos series, the ReefTech Prometheus LED features actively cooled Cree XPG LEDs driven at 3watts each, tricolor white, blue and royal blue LEDs, no standard secondary optics, onboard controller, active cooling and bluetooth and wifi connectivity which will be interoperable with an iPhone application when it launches.
  
  ReefTech bills the Prometheus LED as a product of no compromises when it comes to modularity, controllability and performance; a tagline we’ve also been hearing from Vertex Aquaristik and their Illumina LED. If you take the physical fixtures out of the equation, the Phobos/Deimos, Illumina and Prometheus are very similar: foregoing secondary optics, built in controller, wireless connectivity, the software’s appearance and even the same plug-and-play modularity.
  
  One strong advantage of the Vertex Illumina is it’s ability to run passively and self regulate it’s output to manage temperature, a desirable feature for those times when the office or living room needs to be a little quieter. The 180 watts of actively cooled, Cree XP series LEDs of the Prometheus LED is a lot of light for such small space, and we have to wonder how much this will cost fully loaded, and whether most corals can even handle such a high power density high-energy visible light (HEV light).
  
  We hope at least the economies of making a larger 180 wattCree LED light fixture help it come in under about $1500, which is a little bit more than the cost of the two AI Sol LED it would take to equal the power output of the ReefTech Prometheus LED light. Pricing and availability of the Prometheus is still unknown but we’ll be sure to let you know.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  fantastic New Store in CT, Durban Road, Belville

  Posted: January 10th, 2011, 8:04pm CST by Mirage

  I went to Elite Aquatics in Durban Road today.
  I was very impressed with the variety of fish and they do not over crowd the tanks.
  I was only there for a short period, but look forward to another visit this weekend!!
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  weird creature

  Posted: January 10th, 2011, 7:21pm CST by lcornelius

  Hi guys,
  
  I can't take a pic of this, it is just to small and I don't have a SLR camera.
  I will best try and describe it.
  
  It looks like a hard white round tube build from sand (about 5mm).
  It has thin arms like fishing line that it can retract or extend (between 3cm and 10cm).
  
  It is almost like fly fishing. It extend the line out and let it drift in the current then retract it slowly.
  
  Hope someone can point me in the right direction.
  
  Thanks
  _-L-_
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  RSS Stunning Hybrid Juvenile Lemonpeel arrives at Quality Marine

  Posted: January 10th, 2011, 6:40pm CST by MASA Admin

  2011 is off to a good start rare fish wise with this Juvenile Lemonpeel Hybrid arriving at Quality Marine a couple of days ago. The hybrid angelfish in question is most likely a Centropyge flavissimus x C. vroliki cross. Although Lemonpeel x Half black angel hybrids are quite common, it is unusual to see a Lemonpeel x Half black hybrid in juvenile stages. We just wished that there would be a way to keep this little fish small forever because*unfortunately some of those colors will change.
  
  
  
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  • Rare xanthic potter’s angelfish captured by Pacific Tropics
  • Thielli Clownfish from Two Little Fishies makes a video appearance
  • AquaBeam 600 Ultra LED freshens up Tropical Marine Centre’s LED striplights
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  2 True perc clowns

  Posted: January 10th, 2011, 5:24pm CST by jaybeepee

  Hi Guys,
  
  Anyone have for sale. I'd prefer to get from another reefer as opposed to a LFS - as have heard these guys like to carry many diseases? Please still let me know if there are any JHB LFS's that carry
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  algae bloom

  Posted: January 10th, 2011, 5:23pm CST by ashley100

  first happy new year
  
  i came back from holiday on Monday and found a bit of algae on my LR and back glass, when i tested my water i found my po4 was sky high, so i got a phosphate sponge.it removed all the phosphate in 2 days. So when i tested my water again and found my NO3 was way over 50mg/l . So i done a serious gravel clean and water change, now my NO3 is around 25mg/l . SO my problem is that the algae is growing even more tacking over, and i added 2 T5 54w lights on the weekend. and 2 of my fish died 1 common clown and a 2 colored blenny they both went skinny the day before they died .
  
  any help plz:biggrin:
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  DIY Rock Good or Bad idea!

  Posted: January 10th, 2011, 3:43pm CST by smartegoutte

  Looking for some feed back on DIY rock.
  
  My delema is as follows. I have quite a deep tank and despite having 90kg of live rock i have a problem getting height with my rock scaping. I only have a few nice large pieces of rock and the remainder are smaller pieces. i have had a long term green hair algae problem and i'm convinced that one of my main problems is excessive sediment that i struggle to remove. because the water movement between the rocks is not good enough.
  
  I would like to create three height levels in the tank with large gaps and platforms to place corals. I don't have the budget right now to go and throw cash at the problem and i thought the DIY route might be a cost effective option.
  
  what are the issues that need to be considered with DIY rock?
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  ID Please

  Posted: January 10th, 2011, 2:55pm CST by Bonzai

  We saw these fish at the Coast of Kwazulu Natal, Margate. Please can you identify it if possible. Sorry for the bad quality photos. It's the best we have.
  
  
  
  
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  ID Needed

  Posted: January 10th, 2011, 2:53pm CST by Bonzai

  We saw these fish at the Coast of Kwazulu Natal, Margate. Please can you identify it if possible. Sorry for the bad quality photos. It's the best we have.
  
  
  
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  ID Please

  Posted: January 10th, 2011, 2:50pm CST by Bonzai

  We saw these fish at the Coast of Kwazulu Natal, Margate. Please can you identify it if possible. Sorry for the bad quality photos. It's the best we could take.
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  Hi everyone

  Posted: January 10th, 2011, 1:38pm CST by monquer

  Just thought i'd introduce myself(actually it was suggested by the forum). My nickname is my actual name, yeah i know it's unusual but it has never been to me.
  I've been doing freshwater for five years and have always wanted to do marines but never did because of the cost. I recently(seven months ago) purchased a tank, sump, skimmer and return pump from a friend and started my marine hobby.
  
  I am very excited to be on the forum because of the information and tips given and just to speak to other aquarists with more experience than me.
  
  I have posted some pics of my tank, though it never looked that way when I got it, there was no cabinet whatsoever. I built the cabinet around the steel frame.
  
  Quick Question: I am in two about cleaning my back glass, should I or shouldn't I do it. What do you think. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
  
  I have been considering starting up a second tank more and more, as a place to which I can move my fish if something goes wrong with my main display or as a QT for new fish. Is this standard practice.
  
  Anyway, I suppose I can't ask all my question in one post so i'll post again later
  
  Thanks to everyone for a great online community.
  
  Monquer
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  T5 and corals?

  Posted: January 10th, 2011, 1:38pm CST by xtreme

  Hi Guys
  
  The tank water level is at 47cm and lights are at 55cm, 2x T5 24W blue, 2x T5 24W Actinic and 2x T5 24W 10K white
  
  I put some candies in the middle of the rock work being afraid the lights are to weak to penetrate to the bottom, well they did open but not like on pictures and thought maybe the lights are to weak. With the P/Tang in there they didn't stay put, after picking them up and place them back I've got "gatvol" so put them in the substrate, Now they are bigger then ever and look the same as pictures, does that mean my lights are ok for this depth and have a few sps about 20cm from the light and they are open and turning green.
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  amazing snail thing?

  Posted: January 10th, 2011, 11:30am CST by SHAYNE

  :please:
  Hi guys, can someone please tell me how to post pictures.
  I need some one to tell me what i have collected while snorkling last saterday at bluff.
  Dont know if its safe to keep and i dont want to kill it or my other tank mates.
  Its this amazingly colorfull snail thing.
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  Food for thought!

  Posted: January 10th, 2011, 10:04am CST by Mad_Max

  Hi,
  Some background.
  I have a Boyu TL550 with 2 BTA’s, 2 Clarki, 1 Bicolor Blenny, Zoas, pulsing xena, button’s, hairy mushrooms, 2 SPS, leather, Kenya tree, star polyps and some orange shrooms.
  I do a weekly water change of 5l and add buffer and some brightwell minerals. The tank has a huge DIY protein skimmer plus a DIY phosphate reactor.
  
  So I was away on holiday for 3 weeks and had a pleasant surprise when I gat back. My neighbor fed every second day and added RO top up to keep levels right.
  
  So 3 weeks no water change, but the corals went into overdrive. The zoa’s are looking better than ever and doubled in size. The SPS corals added 1cm in length, pulsing xena doubled in size. BTA’s look great. The only thing that looks as if it was taking strain is the shrooms. They look a bit wilted.
  
  Why? Are the weekly water changes not causing more stress, or could it be that the corals stressed and tried to multiply to ensure survival? Almost like BTA’s split when stressed?
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  DSB idea

  Posted: January 10th, 2011, 9:59am CST by Neil H

  I have been toying with an idea for some time with all the discussion on DSB's on the forum lately!
  
  Here goes ......
  
  I am not concerned about substrate depth or type as this has been covered in many articles, what i am concerned about is the flow, and more specifically the correct type of flow ..... we are trying to create very specific environments for certain types of bacteria....
  
  99.9% of sumps that i have seen, including my own are built with glass dividers on either side of the DSB which rise up in the order of say 10cm (some much more) ABOVE the level of the DSB, i.e. each glass panel is 10cm plus the depth of the DSB. the water level is then traditionally some 3 cm above this glass height....
  
  what if this is wrong?
  
  why i say this is....flow........ how is that water travelling over the DSB? i would argue that most of the water is moving over the DSB in the top 3 cm, and is not getting into contact with the DSB itself..... Many of us have cheato on top of the BSD..... this is not pushed to the one side of the dsb, in most cases it is stagnant, slowly tumbling if you are very lucky .....
  
  The way I understand a DSB is that it needs two distinct area's one oxygen rich and one oxygen poor..... both are equally important and the bacteria from the oxygen rich are provide "food" for the oxygen poor area, there is a reaction or process that must occur.....
  
  Are we providing the correct interface in traditional sumps? the old water flows over the top and i think the top of the DSB is oxygen poor in comparison to the rest of the tank as a result of stagnant area's ...... Are we confusing a fuge with a sand bed with a DSB?
  
  What about this as an alternative ....... ?? chop the extra 10cm off the dividers, have a seperate chamber for the chaeto etc and let a DSB be a DSB
  
  
  
  
  you now bring tank water into contact with the DSB, you have the oxygen rich area and oxygen poor area ......
  
  Thought on this please
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  Finger leather for sale: Krugersdorp

  Posted: January 10th, 2011, 9:44am CST by ml

  Single Coral for saleCommon Name:

  Finger leather

  Scientific Name:

  -

  Size of coral

  30-45cm (HUGE)

  How long have you had the coral?

  2 years

  Shipping or Collection only:

  No shipping

  Your location.

  Krugersdorp

  Price:

  850

  Photo's:

  :(
  
  No Flash:
  
  
  at the side:
  

  Notes:

  Selling coral because I dont have any space :(for it any more the leather is on a 2 Kg and its fassend with cabble ties at the back, I just want this coral to go to a Happy reef thats older than 6 months.
  
  The leather is closed because i dont have the room to put him in the right lighting.
  
  Just hope I can get this leather to go fast
  
  
  Kind regards
  
  MORNE

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  RSS Illumilux LED from Vertex gets real name, pricing and availability

  Posted: January 10th, 2011, 9:10am CST by MASA Admin

  
  the Illumilux LED striplight from Vertex was first spotted in Germany as the Lumilux way back in May. In the intervening period the Illumilux has gotten a new name, four color combinations and a whole lot more refinement. The Lumilux from InterZoo was little more than a beefed up ReefBrite LED striplight but the Illumilux we have here is a completely new animal.
  
  
  
  The Vertex Aquaristik Illumilux is not trying to be liek other LED striplights, instead borrowing from the plug and play and wireless heritage of the Illumina light fixture. We’re really digging the grooved edge of the Illumi-strip which accepts a conector piece to join the Illumilux end to end. This kind of modularity in LED striplights is what the early adopters are looking for, a way to keep their investment working for them regardless of what kind of reef they happen to be running. Furthermore, linking fixtures end to end links them up physically and for control ability. The Illumilux natively play nice with the exotic Cerebra aquarium controller system, but there is also a 1-10v input control which should allow the Vertex LED strip to interface with the Neptune, Digital Aquatics, Profilux and the Reef Angel controllers.
  
  The Illumilux will come in four colors which all use Cree XPE LEDs; a Marino Blue with half blue and royal blue LEDs, Marino Bianco with half blue half white LEDs, a Dolce Bianco all white and a Dolce Rosso with half white and half red LEDs. The standard ratios of white to blue LEDs are what we’d come to expect for aquarium striplights but apparently the Dolce Rosso and it’s red LEDs are being targeted at the Red Arowana keepers. The Illumilux will be using 6 LEDs per foot, running at 750mA for a total of about 15 watts per foot. The four sizes of the Illumilux strip are one, two, three and four feet long (30, 60, 90 & 120cm) and they will carry a suggested retail price of $169, $259, $339 and $449 respectively.
  
  The first shipment of Illumilux LED striplights is already in progress and should be available sometime in February.
  
  
  
  
  

  VERTEX ILLUMILUX FEATURES
  
  
  
  

  • One platform, multiple-functionality. Can be used as a primary or supplemental source of lighting to add shimmer and color to fresh or saltwater displays.
    • Four color combinations (Cree XPE):
      • Illumilux Marino Blu 50/50 Royal Blue(450nm) – Blue(470nm)
      • Illumilux Marino Bianco 50/50 Royal Blue(450nm) – White(7000K)
      • Illumilux*Dolce Bianco All White(7000K)
      • Illumilux*Dolce Rosso 50/50*Red(620nm) – White(7000K)
      • Expandable, modular design allowing full user flexibility. Individual beams can be network in any shape and configuration using PCB connective fittings.
      • Wireless power networking between interconnected fixtures. PCB connections supply all power and control.
      • Only one power cable required to power each array (requires Vertex Splitter box).
        • Sleek, attractive and durable Anodized Aluminum body resists corrosion while maximizing heat dispersion.
          • Each beam is only 2 ¾” wide and 1?” thick.
      • Fully upgradable LED boards can be swapped out with no wiring or soldering.
      • Optional inline 1-10v module for dimming, sunrise/sunset simulation.
      • Fully compatible with the Vertex Cerebra or any other*device capable of regulating 1-10v signals.
        • 6 Cree XPE LEDs per 300mm/1′, each LED operating at 750 mA/~2.5W
        • Less than 17 W*of electricity consumption per foot.
        • Expected LED life time 60,000 hours @ 125 degree core diode temperature (Per Manufacturer).
        • Available in 90-270 V / 50-60Hz.
        • Can be mounted (Tank bracket accessory) or suspended (Hanging kit).
        • Mean Well Drivers – 2 year warranty, certified UL/CSA/TUV/PSE/EMC/ETL/GS.
        • CE, EMC and RoHs Certified.
        • Designed and manufactured*by Vertex Aquaristik – Made in Austria.
        • 2 year Manufacturer’s Warranty.

  From the Vertex Aquaristik
  
  “The Illumilux was originally conceived as a product that would streamline the application of LED technology over aquaria through its flexible, modular features and attractive form factor. We spent a lot of R&D planning all the little details to make this the most functional turnkey LED platform the market has ever seen. Our aim was to release a product that would cause the industry to re-evaluate the benchmarks. I’m confident that we’ve succeeded with this on many levels.”
  
  

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  • Hands on with the Vertex LumiLux LED striplight with details and pricing
  • Illumina LED light from Vertex is charting it’s own path, outside the US for now
  • Vertex Lumina SR LED light fixture spotted on Video
  • Vertex’s new Lumina LED lighting fixture
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  RSS Reef Threads Podcast #18

  Posted: January 10th, 2011, 8:50am CST by MASA Admin

  Happy New Year and we’re back with Reef Threads podcast #18. Download it here, or go to the iTunes store and search for Reef Threads. This week we discuss Gary’s alkalinity mistake, Azoox.org, 2011 major reef-hobby events, the SeaSmart program, … Continue reading →
  
  
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  RSS Vue660 — a new electronic ballast based on IceCap 600

  Posted: January 9th, 2011, 10:00pm CST by MASA Admin

  CoralVue is set to release an electronic ballast like the popular IceCap 600 called the Vue660. You might guess that CoralVue is using the same technology as the classic IceCap 660 but has updated improvements “like utilizing higher quality, non lead “RoHS Compliant” integrated components for an environmentally safe product which will also allow the ballast to run cooler reducing the ballasts failure rate.” The Vue660 will drive VHO, PC and T5 lamps* in multiple* combination for up to 4 lamps with a total of 440 watts.* These new Vue660 ballasts should be available in February and includes a 3 year warranty with no word on any pricing details.
  
  
  via [CoralVue]
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  Aluminium Lighting Unit for sale for sale: Durban

  Posted: January 9th, 2011, 9:50pm CST by Andreas

  Hardware for saleThread title:

  Aluminium Lighting Unit for sale
  

  Location:

  Durban
  

  Shipping or Collection only:

  Collection
  

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  Got a aluminium T5(4*54W)/MH(3 X 150W MH) lighting unit for sale.
  The one MH ballast does trip the power when started so a new one will be required(Not sure if it just requires a new ignitor or something)
  
  Price: R2500
  
  
  
  

  Notes:

  -
  

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  MH Switching Off

  Posted: January 9th, 2011, 9:11pm CST by Andreas

  Hi Guys,
  
  I just recently got a Aqua Medic Aqua Sunlight lighting unit for my tank but one of the MH's keep switching off after about 5 minutes. I'm led to believe that the two 250W MH bulbs are 3 months old, so I should be able to exclude the fact that the bulbs are still 'burning' in.
  
  Could anyone please advice what else could be causing this as I'm concerned that the 'life cycle' of the bulb will be severely affected by the continious switching that is currently taking place.
  
  Thanks
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  RSS Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris)

  Posted: January 9th, 2011, 8:40pm CST by MASA Admin

  Common Name : Ocellaris Clownfish , False Peculia ClownfishScientific Name: Amphiprion ocellarisDistribution : Western Pacific and Eastern Indian OceanMaximum Length : 4 inches (about 10cm)Minimum Tank Size :10 gallons (38 L) single , 20 gallon (76 L ) Pair.Feeding : Omnivore. Benefits from a varied diet. Vegetative matter. Frozen prepared mixes.Reef Safe : Yes.Care Level : Easy.Anemone Associations : *Heteractis magnifica, *Stichodactyla gigantea, and *S. mertiensii in the wild. Entacmaea quadricolor in captivity.( * denotes poor aquarium species )Notes : The Ocellaris is one of the most recognized fish in the hobby and because of* the bright coloration and interesting personality , also one of the most popular.* Ocellaris are currently being captive bred in large numbers. The captive bred versions are less prone to disease and are more accustomed to aquarium life. Whenever possible captive raised should be chosen over their wild ...
  
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  Tube anemone in DSB

  Posted: January 9th, 2011, 8:16pm CST by RiaanP

  Cerianthus ,Yellow Tube anemone.
  Living happily in my DSB
  
  
  
  side view
  
  
  Fully extended.
  
  
  its diameter is 200mm and the water depth 170mm. And it touches the surface.
  I target feed it 3 to 4 times a week. Flakes, pellets or small pieces of hake.
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  Advice Needed

  Posted: January 9th, 2011, 7:54pm CST by Sentari

  Hi Brenda
  
  I was wondering if you could give me a few pointers in helping a nennie recover. I have a feeling its a RBTA or some other BTA.
  
  The Nennie was in a friends tank and the tank took a turn for the worst. The nennie seems to be bleached. I've been nursing it and its looking alot better. Extending at times and eating well. Used to be a nice Reddish now its pink tips.
  
  I've been feeding the nennie ocean nutrition lance fish every 3 days.
  
  The nennie is under 1 x 54w T5 and 2 x 39w T5's.
  
  Any suggestions to try recover the nennie?
  
  
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  Bennetts butterfly feeding requirements

  Posted: January 9th, 2011, 7:43pm CST by rakabos

  Hi guys
  
  I saw this guy at a LFS and simply couldnt resist. Bennett's butterfly also known as an eclipse butterfly. The coloration is simply amazing and i have been leaning towards a more pretty fish oriented tank rather than coral. I am fully aware he will munch my sps
  
  
  
  
  
  Now my question is feeding. The LFS stated that it eats brine. I have tried feeding it brine/mysis/angel formula/pellets/flakes and it hasn't seem to interested in it.
  
  What it has been eating is my birds nest (so at least he is eating right). I dont have a problem with that as such but i'd like to know what i can do to encourage it to munch on the other food - or is there something else i can try feeding it.
  
  Cheers
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  Damsel

  Posted: January 9th, 2011, 7:39pm CST by Oppies

  Hi, I just introduced three "damsels" the first live stock into my tank. the LFS only labled them as Damsel can any one tel me their real name please.
  
  
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  Monti plate fragging

  Posted: January 9th, 2011, 7:27pm CST by xtreme

  Hi all
  
  What is the best way to frag a monti plate, to cut it perfect.
  
  Need to frag the monti due to monti nudi's and put new frags in QT and tried to save what is left.
  
  How would you stick the frags on LR rubble?
  
  thanks
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  lighting plans?

  Posted: January 9th, 2011, 6:53pm CST by philip.cloete@gmail.com

  Hello everyone.
  
  so while I am bussy planning the sump I also did some research about the lighting in the tank and what i will need.
  
  so my LFS telss me that 3 blue and 3 white florecents will be adequate for my tank (is that true)
  
  I also found interest in putting high powered leds in beacuse they consume a lot less energy and dont give off that much heat.
  
  so I think if possible leds will be my way to go.
  
  If i put 48 high powered leds in half white and the other half blue will i be able to keep all kinds of coral in the tank or will they have a bad effect on them?
  
  I was wondering if leds give off uv,as I understand corals need the uv.
  
  So will it be a bad or good idea to go for leds?
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  PlantNerd's first marine

  Posted: January 9th, 2011, 6:09pm CST by PlantNerd

  Hi all!
  
  It has finally begun:biggrin:. I have my marine tank. The plan origanally was to use a Boyu TL-550 and do a LED conversion on it. But things change (you see a bigger tank:thumbup:).
  
  So this is the tank and stand
  
  There is still some work to be done. I want to make the stand shorter, as it is way to high for me. and there will also be a cabinet added, you know you have to keep the politicians(parents) happy.
  
  and then the sump.
  
  On this one im still thinking what to do. like what skimmer to use and where to connect it.
  
  What I know im going to use and have so far:
  I have the tank, salt and wavemaker.
  
  My LEDs are on their way. Im using 10 (5 white, 5 blue). their will be more later on.
  
  Skimmer wise im looking at Powerlab(Zayn). Btw, has any one used their hang on skimmers?
  
  That is what I have so far.:whistling:
  
  Any feedback will be appreciated(needed:P)
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  adult grey tang colouration

  Posted: January 9th, 2011, 6:02pm CST by newb

  could anyone help me with a pic as to the adult colouration of the grey tang.i bought it from exotic reefs about 3months back and they regularly have these in stock.i have been told recently that they are of the same family as the orange shoulder tang.(i can see the resemblance in body shape)any help will be greatly appreciated.
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  Good or bad?

  Posted: January 9th, 2011, 5:11pm CST by Jhavenga

  Hi people,
  
  
  
  First picture without any real light.
  
  
  
  After about 5 minutes of light. It's size is about 2cm x 2cm in the second picture.
  
  Any idea what this is? Is it good or bad? Thanks.
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  Pc games for sale

  Posted: January 9th, 2011, 2:34pm CST by ReefMaster_SA

  Howsit guys
  
  I got a list of great games for sale
  
  All the games are together
  
  
  its
  
  Crysis ( special edition )
  Crysis warhead
  Bf2142
  JustCause
  C&C 4 ( new )
  Mass effect
  GTA sa
  GTA IV
  badcompany 2
  tigerwoods 06
  lord of the Rings
  
  Selling all for R300 it must go
  
  will ship at buyers expense
  or
  pick up
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  How to remove leather from LR?

  Posted: January 9th, 2011, 11:56am CST by xtreme

  Hi guys
  
  Put this softie there due to the only place for him. Wanted to clean the glass and tried to move it and he attached him to the LR. To remove the LR I have to take everything out of the tank and not going to happen.
  
  it's difficult to reach down there and and frag it, Can I just take a sharp knife and cut it straight of the rock?
  
  
  
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  RSS Ten favorite 2010 coral photos II

  Posted: January 8th, 2011, 12:21am CST by MASA Admin

  Here are the second five of Gary’s favorite 2010 coral photos. You can see the first five here Thanks for listening to our podcasts and may your corals grow like weeds in 2011.—Gary and Sara Goniopora, Jeni Tyrell, Franklin Park, … Continue reading →
  
  
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  RSS Azoox.org starts the year off on the dark side

  Posted: January 8th, 2011, 12:21am CST by MASA Admin

  I’m very excited to announce that the website azoox.org has been activated. For those of use who keep azooxanthellate corals, it’s great to finally have a website dedicated to information about these challenging animals. For all other hobbyists, you now … Continue reading →
  
  
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  RSS Some small polyps

  Posted: January 8th, 2011, 12:21am CST by MASA Admin

  Some SPS eye candy from the display at Diver’s Den, Rhinelander, WI.—Gary
  
  
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  linear actuator

  Posted: January 8th, 2011, 12:05am CST by Johan van Aardt

  Anybody know were i can get these in south africa, im wanting two, one to put on a humidity controller so it will open my sump doors when it gets to humid and one for a tv lift.
  
  any help will be appreciated.
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  RSS We finally did it: Reef Builders gets a new commenting system

  Posted: January 8th, 2011, 10:30pm CST by MASA Admin

  One of the new features we will be releasing for 2011, is a new commenting system. And starting today you’ll be able to take it out for a test drive. The system is called Disqus. Even if you don’t know the name, you’ve probably seen Disqus in one form or another — it’s used on CNN, Mashable, Engadet, Tech Crunch, All Things Digital, and other blogs that you visit. So what’s new?
  
  We’ve added multiple, threaded reply levels, real-time updating of new comments, image and video attachments inline, and yes… comment editing. That means next time you write “rreef” instead of “reef,” you can actually make the fix. Using Disqus also allows us to make commenting on Reef Builders easier than ever before (for new and old users alike) by providing login connectivity with Facebook, Twitter, and OpenID. If you don’t want to use those* social networking services, you can create a Disqus account as well (you’ll be able to comment on other Disqus sites using that account too).
  
  
  Active commenters:* One thing you should know is the ability to comment anonymously is gone. Although we are doing away with leaving anonymous comments on our old system, using one of your preferred accounts helps us keep the spam out and the troll comments down. You’ll need an account with facebook, twitter, openID, disqus, or yahoo in order to post comments from here on out.
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  For the NPS lovers out there

  Posted: January 8th, 2011, 8:45pm CST by poiromaniax

  @Jaco Schoeman
  
  I dont know if anybody here knows about this yet, but a new forum has opened which is dedicated to azooxanthelle (Non-photosynthetic) corals.
  
  The address is Azoox.org &bull; Portal
  
  Hopefully it can help spread the knowledge a bit :)
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  DIY re-circulating Skimmer (in sump)

  Posted: January 8th, 2011, 7:07pm CST by animalia

  Hi guys
  
  Is it supposed to look like this?
  
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  thanks for the warm invite

  Posted: January 8th, 2011, 6:43pm CST by ronald

  hi all
  
  my name is ronald and i had had a marine tank a few years ago
  i had to sell it because iwas renovating
  now i would like to by a new tank:thumbup:
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  How often should you feed your coral

  Posted: January 8th, 2011, 5:29pm CST by williet

  Hi guys
  
  Just got some coral! I fed it lastnight seafood mix and they are looking stunning today!
  Now the question is- how often do you feed them?
  I am scared I will overdo and get water problems?
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  six line wrasse, earning my stripes

  Posted: January 8th, 2011, 12:44pm CST by crispin

  ive been battling to gte a good pic of my six line as he is really fast, but while i was away from the tank hes hammered my pod population and gotten fat:thumbup:, so now ive got a chance of focussing and getting a good macro shot of him. Not quite there but some nice shots, thought id share with ya.
  
  
  
  
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  Week-end Specials

  Posted: January 8th, 2011, 10:58am CST by Naiema

  Do take advantage of our lovely specials this week-end. Aquamedic Salt 20kg:R495, Less 20% on All Sea Chem and Ocean Nutrition, Specials on all live stock. Ph 0217122534/0826368990
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  45x45x45 Cube: Norwood

  Posted: January 8th, 2011, 10:52am CST by jumboswart

  Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:

  45x45x45 Cube

  Location:

  Norwood

  Shipping or Collection only:

  Collection

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  45x45x45 cube with skinny overflow,sump, wooden stand, skimmer and 150MH for sale.
  R2500

  Notes:

  -

  
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  Egg Crate?

  Posted: January 8th, 2011, 9:24am CST by Q89

  Hi ppl,
  
  I found this at a shop, and was wondering whether it will work as egg crate or not?
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  Majano outbreak

  Posted: January 8th, 2011, 9:09am CST by Dikdaan

  Hi all
  
  I have a semi outbreak of Majano anemones in my tank. There is quite a few of them and they spread to most of the tank in like a week... How can i get rid of them? In the setup there is a lionfish, 2 humbugs, puffer fish, 2 cleaner shrimp, 1 boxer shrimp, bubbletip nennie, some polyps and a sinuleria...
  
  Any advice please... O yes and theres about 30kg LR
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  Reef safe predator fish for majano?

  Posted: January 8th, 2011, 8:54am CST by Adee

  I'm looking possibly for a couple of Bannerfish (Heniochus diphreutes) to do the job?
  
  Anyone else tried these/others fish types?
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  RSS Reef Builders 2010 Statistics

  Posted: January 7th, 2011, 1:20am CST by MASA Admin

  
  
  
  Over the past year, Reef Builders has produced an amazing amount of posts, images, graphs and video footage that our readers have enjoyed. We thought it might be a cool idea if we assembled all of this information in a handy to read graphic. If you have been sleeping this entire year be sure to take a look at the Top 9 biggest reef aquarium stories of 2010, Top 10 reef livestock of 2010, and Reef Builders Staff product picks of 2010 to catch you up to speed with what you have missed. While 2010 was a massive year for Reef Builders it was an even larger year for the reef aquarium hobby so many of us love and work in. Without you this hobby would not be possible and we thank you for being a part of it with us.
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  • Reef Builders now available in the Spanish Language
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  • Reef Builders Podcast #3 February 2010
  • Link to Reef Builders and get added to our new Reef Links Page
  • Cast your vote for the Reef Builders Readers’ Choice Awards: Protein Skimmers
  • Reef Builders Celebrates 2000 Posts
  • Reef Builders Tank of the Month June 2008

  
  
  
  
  
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  Naso Tang refuses to eat...

  Posted: January 7th, 2011, 11:54pm CST by LifeAquatic

  I have recently acquired a Naso tang. He's been in quarantine nearly 2 weeks and seems fine except I can't get him to eat anything. Loosing weight rapidly and if I can't get him eating he won't make it. Tried nori, dried krill, fresh shrimp, pellets, fresh scallops, Instant Ocean Marine Blend ... just about everything I can think of and he won't have any of it. He's in the DT now and there is algae for nibbling but he doesn't go for that either. Any suggestions?
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  tunze pumps and waveboxes what controller to run them independantly?

  Posted: January 7th, 2011, 10:18pm CST by leslie hempel

  ok im needing to know if i can run 2 x stream pumps and a wavebox on either a 7095 or 7096 controller.
  
  im wanting to use the wavebox for full time waveaction within the tank and to move water back and forth but i want to have the streams come on periodically to kick up any dirt that could have settled.
  
  does the 7096 controller allow for each port to be set seperatley ?
  
  anyone running tunze please offer me your experiences.
  
  im going to be running a lps / softie reef with minimal sps (platings if anything) so im not looking for 24/7 full blast flow
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  Herkie's new small tank

  Posted: January 7th, 2011, 10:11pm CST by herkie

  Hi All, I had the very unpleasant experience called moving house just before the end of October 2010. I made this early new years resolution to sort this small tank of mine out while I had to virtually strip it for the move. The original setup comprised of a almost 80l display tank and a 30l sump.
  
  After the move the tank was restarted in a very makeshift way and the construction of a new sump. The sump is a standard 4ft tank with a modified back pane plus a add on sump/ compartment at the back. the sump capacity is now 270l and this means the whole setup will be around 350l.
  
  All pumps, filters, skimmers etc is housed in the sump which is in an outside room. the only electrical equipment in the display area is the 150w MH light and the blue t8 plus a Seio setup.
  
  The original sump for this tank was mounted at the back of the tank and is now filled with live rock plus a new modified overflow that is super quiet.
  
  Photos and more detail to follow.
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  Acanthurus Bariene acting very strange

  Posted: January 7th, 2011, 9:31pm CST by Trev

  I have noticed over the last few days that my Barriene is acting very strange he is bobbing his head out of the water about 4 times in and out, he does this every 2 hours aprox. Its almost as if he is trying to gulp for air and then swimming around until he does the same again. Has anyone ever seen this from a fish before?
  
  Below is a pic of him doing it
  
  Trev
  
  
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  RSS Flabellum, a little known genus of fleshy azoox coral

  Posted: January 7th, 2011, 8:40pm CST by MASA Admin

  
  
  With the growing popularity in Azoox corals, it will only be a matter of time before the deepwater coral genus Flabellum lands on the radar of this new push into dark reef keeping. Flabellum species are large, fleshy solitary stony corals that live unattached and come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. They can be anywhere from completely round, to flattened axially, some are conical and others have extremely exert septa like a Physogyra bubble coral.
  
  
  
  
  Although Flabellum corals are closely related to the familiar Rhizotrochus corals, the coloration of* Flabellum is not quite as colorful as some Rhizos. From what we can gather from the limited information on Flabellum corals, these species are most often found in cooler water, whether this is shallow water at high latitudes or deeper water nearer to the equator. We’re not sure if Flabellum occurs in areas of the world where they could be legally and sustainably collected for Azoox coral enthusiasts, but in the meantime we are content to admire them from a distance.
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  • ReefPearls a new Dutch filter-feeder food releasing soon in the US

  
  
  
  
  
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  Macro'd

  Posted: January 7th, 2011, 8:26pm CST by gaboon

  A few macro's with new lens.
  
  Crit welcome.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Wanted - Various SPS frags

  Posted: January 7th, 2011, 8:22pm CST by Apollo

  Hi to all,
  
  I'm looking for frags of the following SPS:
  
  A. Gomezi ( Blue)
  A. Gemmifera ( Pink)
  A. Millepora
  Pocillopora Danae
  Seriatopora Hystrix
  Stylophora Pistillata
  
  The frags will be for stocking my frag tank so they need to be preferably small/medium sized.
  
  I'm in the Sandton, JHB area .
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  ProfiLux PLC6

  Posted: January 7th, 2011, 8:15pm CST by Nemos Janitor

  ProfiLux PLC 6 is out.
  
  Firmware.
  http://support.aquariumcomputer.com/...ad.php?did=150
  
  PC Software
  http://support.aquariumcomputer.com/...ad.php?did=155
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  2 x 250 MH Pendants with Bulbs for sale: Johannesburg, Melville

  Posted: January 7th, 2011, 8:12pm CST by Nizaam

  Hardware for saleThread title:

  2 x 250 MH Pendants with Bulbs

  Location:

  Johannesburg, Melville

  Shipping or Collection only:

  Collection

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  2 x 250MH pendants with 12k Reeftec bulbs
  Pendants and bulbs are about 3 months old
  Price R2000 each
  
  

  Notes:

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  Urgent help needed green monti going white

  Posted: January 7th, 2011, 7:01pm CST by butcherman

  Hi guys got a green monti
  
  had it about 4 months been doing great up to a few days ago
  
  started getting white patches.
  
  
  
  Water parameters
  DKH = 5
  CA = 350
  Temp = 25.7
  PH = 8.2
  PO4 = <0.03
  NH3 = 0.0
  NO2 = 0.0
  NO3 = 2.5
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  RSS Largehead Hairtail fish make an unbelievable exhibit at the Kaikyokan Aquarium

  Posted: January 7th, 2011, 6:40pm CST by MASA Admin

  Click here to view the embedded video.
  
  
  The largehead hairtail, Trichiurus lepturus, is a very unusual fish which shipped off the factory line with a different set of operating instructions than the norm. Apparently, no one bothered to tell this species how fish are supposed to swim and orient themselves, so these guys swim by using their long, full-body dorsal fin which is undulated in a graceful, mesmerizing way. Furthermore, the fish swim in an upright position and have a large head relative to their long tapering body which gives them a truly unique fish. This fact was not lost on the directors of the Kaikyokan Aquarium where they have built a large display especially for showing the wonder of the largehead hairtail. Not only is this display bordering on the hypnotic, apparently the largehead hairtail is also pretty good eating and easy to debone.
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  Beginner macro photography links?

  Posted: January 7th, 2011, 6:27pm CST by gaboon

  I got a 100mm minolta macro lens for my sony and its bloody frustrating so far.
  Does anyone have good links to help me out?
  
  Now for a very stupid question... how do people get those macro shots of flies where you can see that incredible detail in the eyes, the minimum focusing distance is not allowing me to get close enough. Do you have to use extention tubes/converters?
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  RSS PNG Seasmart – another viewpoint adds more to the story…

  Posted: January 7th, 2011, 6:10pm CST by MASA Admin

  Marine aquarium author Ret Talbot presents the Fishermen's Island SEASMART Fisheries Management Area Map in one of his 2 PNG-related presentations at MACNA in 2010.
  
  
  Wednesday’s news of SEASMART’s funding loss and lawsuit stunned many.* Still, given the nature of ongoing legal proceedings, parties are generally tight-lipped about the past and present.* CORAL Magazine contributor and journalist Ret Talbot filled in a few key details for us while we waited for the press release embargo to expire, and in his own commentary released Thursday on the CORAL Magazine website, we got a few new tidbits of insight.* Most notably, we learned that PNG may have cut off SEASMART’s funding as early as September, perhaps right as SEASMART was making its presence known at the 2010 MACNA in Orlando.* Ret Talbot goes on to cite undisclosed sources that suggest, but do not outright state, that simple economics may have driven the PNG Government’s decision to withhold obligated funding.* Still, this does come across as a very easy and convenient explanation for what might be a very complicated situation.
  
  
  We invite ReefBuilder’s readers to review Ret Talbot’s commentary on the current status of EcoEZ’s PNG SEASMART program, and to consider the many questions raised about sustainability and the marine aquarium industry.* The ongoing debate over the future of wild fish collection for marine aquariums, and thus, the shaping of the marine aquarium industry in the decades to come, may not be as instantly enthralling as a $1050 Chalice Coral Frag.* Still, these events transcend the day-in, day-out efforts of the industry – where the results take us is much more important in the long run.
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  Urgent help needed Heat killing my corals???

  Posted: January 7th, 2011, 5:42pm CST by AQUA-NATORE

  HI all,
  
  Im having issues with the heat wave that has come accross us!
  
  My live rock is getting this funny looking white stuff all over it and some of my corals have died, it look slike snow!!!! My temp went all the way up to 34 deg while i was at work! I have fitted a cooling fan into the hood now! :(:(:(:(
  
  Is it from the heat or is it something else???
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  2011 Catches - What are you guys getting?

  Posted: January 7th, 2011, 3:14pm CST by Hudsonkzn

  Hey guys
  
  Going out tomorrow for a Snorkel at Umdloti. Hopefully going to get something.
  
  Was curious to know if anyone caught anything for 2011 yet?
  
  Post pics.
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  Shells

  Posted: January 7th, 2011, 1:38pm CST by williet

  Hey all
  
  Last night I was horrified to see my Left handed hermit and yellow spotted dwarf crab having a sparring match over whether lefty was going to have the yellow dwarf's shell or not.
  
  Where can I get bigger shells ??? The shells on the beach are normally destroyed ???
  
  Cheers
  Willie
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  Local CT tubeworms

  Posted: January 7th, 2011, 12:03pm CST by Noweeds

  Hi guys, just wanting to know if anyone has tried the local tubeworms found in the CT area in their reef tanks. I'm in Gordons Bay and have found some magnificent specimens in white and orange. Do they handle the conditions in a reef tank??
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  when do you feed your fish?

  Posted: January 7th, 2011, 9:14am CST by Nsteyn

  Read an interisting titbit just now, that i never thought of before...
  
  "fish get fed early evening, they remain active for 12 hours burning off a higher percentage of the feed in energy so the bioload for the filters to cope with is reduced. if fish are fed then the lights go out they tuck away in the rocks for the night, much more food passes through so higher organic waste levels are produced."
  
  So have you thought about this, it seems to make sense....
  
  When do you feed?
  
  Niel
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  Spider Crab Info

  Posted: January 6th, 2011, 7:45am CST by Bonzai

  Hi there
  
  I have a spider crab with a hermit and some fish. For about 2 months it didn't give me problems. Now, last night it started to try and catch my fish, like my dragon wrasse.
  
  Are spider crabs aggressive?
  What should I do, take it out? or leave it?
  Does anyone have info on spider crabs?
  
  Thanks
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  RSS CoralVue offers support for IceCap 430 & 660 ballasts

  Posted: January 6th, 2011, 9:40pm CST by MASA Admin

  
  
  Coralvue now offers product support for IceCap 430 and 660 ballasts.* This announcement comes on the heels of Chris Conti joining Coralvue as Vice President of sales and service. Product support should start the third week of January (1/17) and hopefully provide relief to those customers left in the dark (pun intended) by IceCap closing its doors. Coralvue promises you’ll receive a quick three to four day turnaround with a fee of around 60 dollars. We wouldn’t be surprised if another version of these popular ballasts eventually is produced with Coralvue along with Chris Conti’s design blessing. While IceCap might be dead their products will live on.
  
  
  

  CoralVue will be offering product support and service for IceCap 430 and 660 ballasts starting the week of 1/17. The Goal is to provide some relief to those IceCap owners struggling to get service or support for their ballasts. In providing this service, we hope many 430 and 660 owners can continue to use the product with the confidence that if something goes wrong, they can get support.
  
  All repairs will come with a warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ONE (1) year from the date of service. Repair service will be provided for a low fee of $60.00 plus shipping. There will be a quick 3-4 day turn around on repairs should put some minds at ease.
  
  Former IceCap customers can be notified immediately about our new service that will begin the week of 1/17. Chris Conti, former President of IceCap and lead developer of the 430 and 660 ballasts will be the point person for any service inquiries. As one of the original designers, Chris is intimately familiar with the product and is looking forward to answering any questions regarding this repair service or the product in general. We hope this service will aid those in need of repairs or service to IceCap 430 and 660 Ballasts.
  
  

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  RSS Liopropoma aragai and L. japonicum, a couple of rare basslets on display at the Okina

  Posted: January 6th, 2011, 8:50pm CST by MASA Admin

  
  
  The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium in Japan is a world class public aquarium which features some amazing exhibits. In addition to having whale sharks and manta rays on exhibit in the Kuroshio Sea Exhibit, the Okinawa Aquarium also features some extremely rare deepwater basslet species in their Small Marine Life in the Deep Sea exhibit.
  
  As the name implies, many of the aquariums in this exhibit feature aquarium sized species of reeflife that you would not normally see like rare basslets and the deepwater coral Flabellum distinctum. The basslets Liopropoma aragai and L. japonicum are only known to occur from the sea of Japan but they occur at such great depths that recreational divers cannot encounter them. L. aragai occurs at depths from 300 to 650 feet down (100-200m) and L. japonicum is found at a depth from 650 to a staggering 1300 feet! It’s no wonder then that we haven’t seen these pop up in the Diver’s Den.
  
  
  
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  • Possible new Liopropoma basslet species
  • Gramma dejongi’s official description offers tantalizing information about this new species
  • Approaching the Event Horizon for captive bred Liopropoma
  • Liopropoma africanum is a rare fish for the connoisseurs of exotic reef life
  • Liopropoma africanum basslet lands at SAreefkeeping in South Africa
  • Serranus chionaraia, the snow basslet, is the Plectranthias pelicieri of the Atlantic
  • Pseudoplesiops rosae, the Rose Island basslet

  
  
  
  
  
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  Photo uploads

  Posted: January 6th, 2011, 7:37pm CST by herkie

  I can fot the last 2 days not upload photos to photobucket, where else can I try?
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  Diaphragm pressure pump for sale for sale: Richards Bay

  Posted: January 6th, 2011, 7:26pm CST by herkie

  Hardware for saleThread title:

  Diaphragm pressure pump for sale

  Location:

  Richards Bay

  Shipping or Collection only:

  Both

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  I have this pressure pump and its transformer that has worked less than 24 hours. It was used to filter small quantities of water at a time ans I don't use it anymore. It is good quality Waterboy stuff. Maybe Marco will want to do a deal here. I can not upload a photo for some reason, who can give me advice?

  Notes:

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  [IMG
  ]http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w101/herkieviljoen/pumpdetail.jpg[/IMG]
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  RSS AquaLEDs.de gets an interactive webpage for configuring a fixture

  Posted: January 6th, 2011, 7:10pm CST by MASA Admin

  
  
  Color us surprised by the new Configurator on the AquaLEDs.de website which allows a buyer to custom pick many, many details of their lights prior to ordering. Just a short month ago we reported on the interesting looking AquaLED lights which are totally flat, machined from aluminum and come in a few different shapes. With the AquaLEDs.de configurator it now appears that you can choose anywhere from one to eight modules of their 24 watt modules which come in three ratios of blue to white colors. Additionally, the fixture can be finished in aluminum, white or “different color powder coating” which the configurator only shows as blue.
  
  
  More interesting is that the webpage allows you to also select the the width of your fixture, as if you would be matching it to the area of your aquarium for aesthetic reasons. We are still very concerned about the variability of the mass of the heatsink and lack of surface area enhancement. These two screen captures illustrate the wide range of power input to passive heatsink capacity which will also have a great impact on the lifespan of LEDs in the AquaLEDs.de light fixtures; As we’ve configured them the three module fixture below will last a great deal longer than the eight module system above. The prices starts at €272 for the smallest one module light all the way up to €3200 for the largest eight module fixture.
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  Carbon dosing+bacteria with DSB

  Posted: January 6th, 2011, 6:52pm CST by Munky82

  What is the impact of carbon & bacteria dosing on a DSB ?
  Will the drop in nitrates cause the dsb to crash ? Best to remove the dsb ?
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  MASA members on Blackberry

  Posted: January 6th, 2011, 6:04pm CST by Mekaeel

  Howzit crew?
  
  I was just wondering, all members with Blackberry's post their pins here so in case of emergency or just a friendly chat we can contact one another. Whats your thoughts?
  I'll start 2287E290
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  Legal ?

  Posted: January 6th, 2011, 4:50pm CST by Bonzai

  Hi there
  
  I just want to know. Is it legal to catch hermit crabs on the SA coast, and snails and keep them in a marine tank?
  
  Also, is it legal to get Live Rock and anemones from the coast yourself, and keep it in a tank?
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  Is it safe to cut this rock?

  Posted: January 6th, 2011, 3:58pm CST by herkie

  My new sump has been running for three weeks now and I would like to remove all my old rock and redo the aquascaping now. All the rock I am using will be good lr, or big pieces of dead coral. The only exception is a piece of artificial rock that comes from some Durban LFS originally. It is white with small bubbles in it. I suspect some sort of cement was used to bind the aggregates together. What worries me is I would like cut the rock to fit into a certain space. Will it start to leach alkaline crap into the water when it is cut freshly? The rock itself is at least five years old and was used for most of the time.
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  ups or

  Posted: January 6th, 2011, 3:38pm CST by king squish

  Hey all thinking of getting myself a ups or generator just in case, can someone suggest something?
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  sergeant major

  Posted: January 6th, 2011, 3:32pm CST by mupwi

  Hi all I have a sergent major free to a good home he is a about 3cm long and is harasing the other 3 in the tank (the rest are all about 1cm long and all play nice)
  
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  Phytoplankton for sale: Cape Town

  Posted: January 6th, 2011, 2:40pm CST by MistaOrange

  All other livestockCommon Name:

  Phytoplankton

  Scientific Name:

  Nannochloropsis occulata

  Size

  3x1L bottles

  How long have you had it?

  continous culture

  Shipping or Collection only:

  deliver

  Your location.

  Cape Town

  Price:

  R50/L

  Photo's:

  

  Notes:

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  Harlequin Sweetlips for sale: Cape Town

  Posted: January 6th, 2011, 2:25pm CST by MistaOrange

  Fish for saleCommon Name:

  Harlequin Sweetlips

  Scientific Name:

  Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides

  Size of fish

  6cm

  How long have you had the fish?

  3months

  Is the fish eating?

  yes & loves mysis

  Shipping or Collection only:

  deliver

  Your location.

  Cape Town

  Price:

  R150

  Photo's:

  

  Notes:

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  Live rock

  Posted: January 6th, 2011, 1:10pm CST by king squish

  Hey all, im looking for live rock end of this month, if any one is selling or planning to sell some off shortly, please pm me!
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  False Gramma for sale: West Rand

  Posted: January 6th, 2011, 12:45pm CST by rakabos

  Fish for saleCommon Name:

  False Gramma

  Scientific Name:

  -

  Size of fish

  Medium

  How long have you had the fish?

  2 hours

  Is the fish eating?

  yes

  Shipping or Collection only:

  Collection

  Your location.

  West Rand

  Price:

  R100

  Photo's:

  Hi guys
  
  Bought a fish at exotic pets. The guy told me it was a Royal Gramma but its actually a False gramma. Also known as a bi-color dottyback. It's still in the bag i got it in and will sump him tomorrow if nobody takes him tonight/tomorrow. Difficult to take a pic while its in the bag - mods please allow this
  
  R100

  Notes:

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  Starting with SPS corals

  Posted: January 6th, 2011, 10:57am CST by ChrisNell

  Hi guys
  
  After thinking about it for some time, I have decided to try my hand at SPS corals. I have had my setup for about two years. Display is 500l, sump 250l. DSB, skimmer, chaeto. The system is well established, with thriving fish, soft corals and a few LPS's. I have sold my softies, kept the LPS's. I already have 2xMH's and 6xT5's, with Display Tank flow from 4 pumps. Tank's bottom is bare and clean, and have about 10 fishes - clowns, wrasses, two angels, blenny, tang. I do small water changes every weekend while siphoning detritus - only around 20l each time.
  
  My questions:
  
  1) Equipment - should I add a Kalk stirrer or Calcium reactor or any other equipment?
  2) Additives - what additives are essential to add?
  3) SPS - are there easier/more difficult ones - monti's? - Acropora?
  4) Vodka, or alternatives?
  
  I know this is a very involved topic which cannot be covered adequately by my questions above, but I am looking for a good start, with as little mistakes and as simple as possible!
  
  Thanks
  Chris
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  freshwater tank conversion

  Posted: January 6th, 2011, 10:53am CST by hassie

  hi Guys
  
  New to the forum, happy new year to all, Im thinking of converting my freshwater setup to a full reef aquarium, need to find out if the tank specs measure up, tank size is 1.2 x 500 x 600 high, total volume about 400 litres, water overflows from the left back corner into the sump which has 3 chambers, enters 1st chamber from the top goes under and up a baffle plate and flows to 2nd chamber from top, same story from 2nd to 3rd, 3rd chamber has a heater, return pump and water reenters the tank from the top right hand back corner.
  
  Is this setup okay for a reef tank, what modifications will be needed etc
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  Prodibio?

  Posted: January 6th, 2011, 10:44am CST by Slagter

  Hey guys. I just wanted to ask for some advice...
  
  I just recieved my 30 Vial Package of Prodibio BioDigest and I wanted to know if I need to supplement the Biodigest with Carbon dosing? Do I need to add vodka to the system when using this product? Also, how much vodka do you dose on around 500L?
  
  Thanks in advance...
  
  
  PS: Thanks Marco! I got the package when I walked into the office! :peroni:
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  Is my Flow to high ????

  Posted: January 6th, 2011, 10:22am CST by williet

  Hi all
  
  I have been running a tank for almost two months now. I have a question. I got some Soft coral and LPS and I am currently concerned I have to much flow as my ricordeas and mushrooms need to be almost placed in a corner right at the bottom with NO FLOW to get them to open up (Have achieved this at the cost of them being exposed to less lighting.)
  
  I have my return flow bouncing against the back glass and my power heads are pointing at +- between a 10 and 20 degree gradient. The are also the double barrel sunsun pumps. One is a JV 202 and the other is a JV 201 (Not sure)
  
  
  Please see attached picture any suggestions will be most appreciated !!!
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  the skimmerless reef tank of Marko Haaga

  Posted: January 6th, 2011, 10:19am CST by dallasg

  http://reefbuilders.com/2011/01/04/s...ga/#more-27935
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  Whats with the + ?

  Posted: January 6th, 2011, 10:06am CST by Garethmur

  Ok, im board so im gona ask the question that been on my mind for ages...
  On the Home screen where you can see a list of all the online users in the right hand side...
  
  What does the + after some of the names mean?
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  RSS EcoEZ PNG SEASMART Operations Hamstrung by Premature Funding Loss

  Posted: January 5th, 2011, 4:20am CST by MASA Admin

  So what are the odds of anymore wild caught PNG Lightning Maroons, Premnas biaculeatus, being collected?
  
  
  We were starting to wonder what happened to the forecast December 2010 release of maricultured corals from SEASMART program in Papua New Guinea. Today it was announced that the loss of PNG government funding during the last quarter of 2010 halted the collection and export of PNG marine life for the SEASMART program.
  
  The program was under a trial status receiving government funding that was due to end January 1, 2011 unless the PNG Government opted to extend the program. Due to the withholding of funding prematurely, EcoEZ — creator and manager of the PNG SEASMART Program — chose to seek legal action. Read on for more of the story and the official EcoEZ Press Release
  
  
  
  Will we ever see more PNG Tufi Damselfish? Will our own Jake Adams now endeavor to be a damselfish breeder?
  
  
  As the rumors of problems surfaced, speculation soon followed and knowing the problems of past collection and farming operations, it really could have been anything causing the delay. According to SEASMART’s press release regarding this news, funding was withheld prematurely, leaving SEASMART without expected operating capital for the fourth quarter of 2010. There was a strong push to get SEASMART to be self-sustaining and profitable. The program poised to accomplish this but the lack of funds resulted in SEASMART being forced to halt sales and export operations. For the moment and for an indefinite amount of time into the future, there will not be any SEASMART exports from PNG.
  
  In 2010, EcoEZ’s efforts to promote this sustainable collection program were finally getting traction and a SEASMART brand was taking shape. Being the keynote speaker at MACNA XXII this past year in Orlando and having the representatives of PNG present at the event to meet aquarists as well as buyers and importers, gave the program the exposure that seemed to be a turning point for SEASMART. Just as new demand was created, SEASMART entered Q4 in a sprint to demonstrable profit capability, while the program was left without the operational funding needed to meet new demand and to release the first round of maricultured coral.
  
  PNG SEASMART's new coral farm and the PNG locals who stood to benefit now face an uncertain future.
  
  
  We don’t know why SEASMART’s funding was withheld prematurely and do not have the Papua New Guinea government’s side of the story to clarify the situation. In speaking with journalist Ret Talbot today about this news, we learned that some SEASMART employees remain and the Port Moresby facility remains SEASMART property, but is currently shut down. Local fishers most likely have returned to other forms of fishing, and we assume the fledgling coral farming efforts are in need of attention.
  
  What we do know is that this could not have happened at a worse time for a program that was on the path towards being self-sustaining and a tremendous value to the coastal communities who participated in this sustainable program. With ever increasing outside scrutiny and criticism towards the marine aquarium industry, SEASMART was one of the best examples to counteract the claims made by external detractors. This setback for SEASMART is also a setback for the marine aquarium industry as a whole.
  
  There is still hope that this legal issue is quickly resolved for the benefit of all parties, but most especially the people of PNG who were dependent on this program and were shown this wonderful way to benefit from their natural resources in a sustainable fashion. We are very disheartened that just as the vision was starting to materialize — it was put on hold and the people of PNG left hanging.
  
  EcoEZ’sofficial press release is below:
  
  
  Will we ever see more of the unique Yellow-Breasted Saddleback Clownfish, Amphiprion polymnus, from PNG?
  
  

  MANAGERS OF SEASMART TAKE LEGAL ACTION TO RECOVER FUNDS AND DELIVER SUSTAINABLY-COLLECTED AQUARIUM LIFE TO AQUARISTS
  
  – Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (PNG) –
  EcoEZ, creator and manager of the PNG SEASMART Program, announced recently it is taking legal action to recover funds owed by the PNG National Fisheries Authority (NFA). SEASMART, the supplier of supply sustainably-collected marine aquarium animals from PNG, has been operating in the country since 2007 as part of a government subsidized trial program set to end after 2010. The withholding of funds during the last quarter of 2010 caused SEASMART to halt collection and export of PNG marine life. Recovering funds will allow the Program to resume operations and move forward with supplying sustainably-collected marine aquarium life to hobbyists in North America.
  
  SEASMART gained widespread recognition amongst North American marine aquarists in 2010 as a result of, among other things, improvements in animal transit time and frequency from PNG to Los Angeles, the collection of some rare and high value species like the PNG lightning maroon clownfish, and increased interest in—and demand for—sustainably-collected aquarium animals. The keynote address at the 2010 Marine Aquarium Conference of North America (MACNA) featured representatives from EcoEZ, NFA, and the Office of the PNG Fisheries Minister, who all represented PNG and the SEASMART Program. This event further increased market demand for what were considered to be some of the best wild-caught animals available to sustainably-minded aquarists. The withholding of funds, which led to operations being shut down in the fall of 2010, meant that SEASMART could not meet that demand.
  
  “The EcoEZ PNG SEASMART Program is committed to meeting the demand of aquarists who want to use their purchasing power to support sustainable wild collection,” said a SEASMART spokesperson. “Whether we move forward as part of an extended government trial program, as the private contractor working with NFA, or as an independent company working with provincial governments, we are committed to continuing to assist the people of PNG in creating and operating a truly sustainable marine aquarium fishery. Most parties to this Program, at all levels in PNG and beyond, would like to see the work continued and expanded.”
  
  The SEASMART Program was founded as a joint venture between the Papua New Guinea National Fisheries Authority and U.S.-based EcoEZ. SEASMART has been working in Papua New Guinea since 2007 to establish a sustainable and equitable marine aquarium trade there.
  
  # # #
  
  

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  RSS Historic Stuber Acropora photograph documents 25 years of stony coral reefing

  Posted: January 5th, 2011, 12:40am CST by MASA Admin

  Captive grown Stuber Acropora photograpehd in 1985 by Svein Fossa.
  
  
  
  The photo above was made 25 years ago, on 26 June 1985, in the aquarium of Dietrich Stüber, Berlin by Svein Fossa, an internationally recognized expert in reef keeping. This historic photograph is the first known documented case of an SPS coral growing and thriving in captivity. Back in 1985 and well into the early 1990s it was still widely believed that it was impossible to grow stony corals in captivity and we can still recall a FAMA article from 1990 where the author was absolutely beside himself because his Millipora fire coral had grown something like a quarter inch over a period of three months. Much has happened in the intervening years and the stuber Acropora is probably the most widely distributed stony coral strain with colonies residing on every continent of the world save for Antarctica.
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  Urgent help needed small insects from live rock coming out

  Posted: January 5th, 2011, 11:30pm CST by da.low

  hi
  
  My shrimps just started to die and then I saw the (small white, see through) insects from the live rock appeared and by the looks of it, most of them are died.
  
  I tested my nitrites and calcium and its all good/ ok.
  
  I hope my corals and live stock will make it tonight :(
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  Automatic Water Changing system

  Posted: January 5th, 2011, 11:00pm CST by Junz

  Howsit guys,
  
  Check this Genesis Reef Systems
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  RSS Based on their frag pricing, Sexy Corals is probably smoking crack

  Posted: January 5th, 2011, 10:20pm CST by MASA Admin

  
  
  We’ve just got two words for Sexy Corals: Re Hab. Put down the crack pipe and call your local drug abuse hotline because you have got to be high if you think this is still 2005-2006 where you can name a price and people will trip over themselves to buy lords and chalice corals. Seriously dude, do you think we’re all collectively stupid? $129 for one polyp frags of what is essentially a $99 colony of average chalice coral? $200 and $250 for one polyp frags of what you yourself even describe as ‘dirty yellow” chalice coral?
  
  
  Take a look around you man, Reef Odyssey sells much nicer dual polyp frags for $59 and Unique Corals is currently loaded up with colonies of more colorful orange and red-eye-green chalices for ninety nine, ninety nine. Let us repeat that, whole colonies for a less than a benjamin. Your one-eyed-flamin-rainbow chalice frags for $450 better come with a polyp-job because LiveAquaria’s large red Aussie chalice colony is only $180 and it will at least ship with a nice Doctors Foster & Smith catalog. We could go on but we think by now you get the point. Sexy Corals, since this is your first infraction we’ll let you off with a warning this time. But if we come back around to your site next week and your corals are still listed for crack-street prices, we’re totally gonna call the DEA on your manus.
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  Feel like convincing me???

  Posted: January 5th, 2011, 9:01pm CST by Lowflyer

  Ok guys. I have something in my possession a few pieces of glass. They are cut to size, the tank will be 450x450x400 and the sump is a bit smaller(the sump was given to me by a friend who moved into a new house and didn't know what this thing was lying underneath her braai area).
  
  I currently have no marine equipment for a marine setup and my parents will not allow me to set this tank up in the house, but the plans are up for a flat to be built for me on the side of the house :thumbup:
  
  Convince me with your wisdom and wealth of ideas for this, otherwise it's going into my classroom as a bathwater tank:P
  
  PS, if this is going marine, I will save up and buy equipment slowly and only set up when I'm in the flat.
  
  Oh, and compliments of the season to all;)
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  John Copps TOTM

  Posted: January 5th, 2011, 8:31pm CST by AfricaOffroad

  Reefkeeping Magazine - Tank of the Month
  
  :yeahdude:
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  RSS Four new species of Eviota gobies described: E. rubrisparsa, E. shimadai, E. winterbo

  Posted: January 5th, 2011, 8:10pm CST by MASA Admin

  Eviota rubrisparsa above (G.R. Allen), E. guttata below (J. Heller)
  
  
  There’s been a lot going in the gobiid taxonomic world lately with a big push to describe new species of Eviota gobies by Drs. Greenfield and Randall. Just over a month ago we got our first look at the gorgeous little Eviota nigrispinna and now we have four more species to which we can firmly put a name.
  
  Eviota rubrisparsa, E. shimadai, E. winterbottomi and E. toshiyuki are the newcomer species to the Gobiidae, one of the most species rich family of bony fish in the world. Several of the new species are being distinguished from similar looking, previously described species such as E. guttata.
  
  Eviota winterbottomi and E. toshiyuki are only represented by some rather drab images, but E. shimadai and E. rubrisparsa appear like they could be promising nano reef aquarium subjects. As the name implies, Eviota rubrisparsa is distinguished by small red spots but we are particularly taken by the intricate color and pattern of it’s irises.
  
  E. shimadai looks even cooler with a pattern of red stripes and spots and two elongated dorsal filaments which probably make for a fascinating display. E. shimadai is described from specimens taken mainly from the Ogasawara Islands of Japan but the description mentions that the species is also known to occur in Palau. The description of the four new Eviota species can be found in the journal Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences and a few more pictures can be seen after the break.
  
  
  
  Eviota shimadai, male above (T. Suzuki) and center (R. Winterbottom) and female below (T. Suzuki)
  
  
  
  Eviota winterbottomi (J.E. Randall)
  
  
  
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  The helping thread

  Posted: January 5th, 2011, 8:09pm CST by Dikdaan

  Hi all
  
  I am doing some reading again... The intention of this thread is to ask questions and get a better insight on topics. Either give info about the question or add links to previous threads please.
  
  First question is: What causes high nitrates and whats the effects of it?
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  RSS Video of many aquarium fish in a natural reef environment in the Phillipines

  Posted: January 5th, 2011, 7:00pm CST by MASA Admin

  Click here to view the embedded video.
  
  
  This video by TikiTiki Divers in Moalboal, Ceb Island Phillipines is an interesting one documenting a wide variety of popular reef aquarium fish in their natural habitat. In this video you can see a small group of harlequin filefish cavorting around a staghorn coral, a large frogfish perched on a similarly colored sponge, a reclusive jawfish, the enigmatic razor goby and some randalli anthias schooling in the water column. What we find especially enlightening about this video is that in just a few seconds you can glimpse what these fish are really like in the wild, like the razor goby hovering over a burrow in the sand and the randall’s anthias swimming upside down even some distance away from the reef face. The dense school of shrimpfish is particularly fascinating to watch as they tightly school in synchrony over the bottom.
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  Minimum tank size for Tangs

  Posted: January 5th, 2011, 6:37pm CST by Nizaam

  What is the minimum size(l x b x h) a tank should be to keep tangs(Regals, yellow, mimic, etc)?
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  New Tank

  Posted: January 5th, 2011, 6:11pm CST by Steven Woodbridge

  Hey all iv just started a new tank and it is now mature and ready o% Nitrites. But my lights will only be working in a week or so. Is it ok to put some fish in until then? Or should i wait. Tank is 550 L.:peroni:
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  My Zoas getting eaten!

  Posted: January 5th, 2011, 6:00pm CST by AfricaOffroad

  And not by any of my fish.
  No!:cursing:
  
  So I'm doing a water change today.
  Decide to completely strip the frag tank, remove everything, to give it a complete siphon. I drop the coral in the sump but put some zoas ( attached to 2 big mussels) outside, so I can separate them and remount them on coral frags.
  
  Finish the water change, go outside, my zoas are gone.
  Eventually find them and the mussels all chewed up on my lawn.
  The damn bull mastiff decided to snack on them.:1rolleyes:.
  
  Luckily, they are all local, and it wasn't my rainbow collection.
  :wacky:
  Who would have thought ...
  :1confused:
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  New Shipment

  Posted: January 5th, 2011, 2:13pm CST by Naiema

  We just unpacked our first shipment for 2011.Lovely variety of fish.. ie Blue Throat, Clown & picasso triggers,Vlamingi, Sailfin,Scopas &Pyjama Tangs, Copperbands, Kleinii And Long nose Butterflies, Foxface, Occelaris& Cinnamon Clowns, Longnose hawks,Bi colour Angels, Wimples,Batfish, fire gobies,Selaris blennies,Goldies& more.Ph 0217122534/0826368990
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  Live food - Mysis / Copepods

  Posted: January 5th, 2011, 12:23pm CST by alarkins

  Hi all,
  
  Any dealers / LFS out there that supply this as opposed to all the frozen stuff? Is this something we are able to cultivate ourselves?
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  Plating Montipora

  Posted: January 5th, 2011, 12:09pm CST by Zuna

  Hey Peeps
  
  happy new year and all:1:
  has anyone got some Plating Montipora they wana sell.
  looking for bright colors
  mail on zunade.najam@rmb.co.za
  
  thanks
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  automation hardware

  Posted: January 5th, 2011, 11:28am CST by mupwi

  hi all I am needing to go away for work for a few days and will need some automation to look after my tank
  
  I am looking for a feeder for flake food
  
  and a
  
  thermistat to switch on and off my fans that cool the tank when the water temp starts to rise on hot days
  
  are these available? where and at what cost?
  
  thanks in advanced for youre responses
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  Aquascaping RSM 250

  Posted: January 5th, 2011, 10:31am CST by jaquesdp08

  Hi guys,
  
  Aquascaping has always been the hardest thing in this hobby, i think i can relate to alot of people.
  
  Does anyone have a nice Aquascape idea for Redsea Max ?
  
  Thanks for the Input.
  
  I had a nice idea but the glue doesnt want to stick the rock to plastic
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  Beginner Softie frags?

  Posted: January 5th, 2011, 10:23am CST by macfly

  Hi Guys
  
  I am looking for some softie frags suitable for a newbie - if any one has. Cheers:peroni:
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  32mm ID plaswtic tubing

  Posted: January 5th, 2011, 9:23am CST by dendrosa

  Hi .Looking for 32mm clear plastic tubing in Cape Town. Anyone know of a supplier? TIA
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  kenya diving pics 2007

  Posted: January 5th, 2011, 9:03am CST by dropzone newbee

  
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  red sea pics

  Posted: January 5th, 2011, 9:01am CST by dropzone newbee

  rummaging through my p. ( bored, yes ! )
  came across some reef pics back in 2007
  red sea, brothers islands
  enjoy
  
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  t5 tubes prices please

  Posted: January 5th, 2011, 8:18am CST by newb

  Aslkm naiema could you pm me prices for 54w t5 giesseman and ATI tubes please.
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  Tunze Nano wavebox

  Posted: January 4th, 2011, 7:12am CST by leslie hempel

  has anyone got one of these laying around spare that they not using?
  
  if so i have some stuff i could swap for it.
  
  let me know
  
  Regards Les
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  Greetings

  Posted: January 4th, 2011, 7:08am CST by Toolboysa

  Hi All
  
  Been lurking around the site for a few weeks and have done plenty of reading. And looking forward to the challenge. Been keeping FW fish till now. Finally bought a tank Tall 4ft for sale: Randpark - Marine Aquariums of South Africa
  
  
  Hopefully be able to get it home in the next few days.
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  RSS sReef; the skimmerless reef tank of Marko Haga

  Posted: January 4th, 2011, 12:30am CST by MASA Admin

  
  
  A while back we posted about the tank of*Marko Haaga, a beautiful skimmerless reef tank which is truly exceptional in it’s appearance as well as it’s execution. Some of you were excited to learn more about Haga’s reef tank so here it is. Marko Haga lives in Finland and he was kind enough to share some additional details about his inspiring reef aquarium setup. Keep reading for a short interview and the three year*anniversary*pictures of sReef.
  
  
  
  
  
  sReef was setup three years ago on December 8th, 2007. The display is a*78” x 26″ x 26″ tank which translates to*around 223 gallons. The tank is*illuminated by two,* 8 x 39 w T5 ATI Powermodules with a bulb combo of ten*ATI Blue plus, four ATI Aquablue special and two Korallenzucht Fiji Purple bulbs. Water movement is provided by*two Tunze*Streams putting out around 3200 gallon per hour each. Additional flow is provided by the*Ocean*Runner return putting out around 900 gallons per hour. There is around a 100 pounds of liverock total in the system and there is a 1-2” layer of 0.1-2mm sand in both the display and refugium.*The refugium is 45 gallons and the sump is 24 gallons.*For Filtration Marko uses three and a half cups of activated*carbon and one cup of coarse iron based phosphate remover in an*Eheim prof II 2026 external filter. 600ml of biopellets is also used. As mentioned before no skimmer is utilized.
  
  
  
  The tank contains mainly SPS with huge colonies of*Acropora, Seriatopora, Pocillopora and Montipora. The tank also contains*some LPS including a*Catalaphyllia jardinei, *an over 10 year old*Plerogyra*sinuosa, an orange Goniopora, Pavona, Galaxea, Hydnopora, Caulastrea, Trachyphyllia,*Euphyllia and three different Fungias. Softies include Sarcophyton,*Lobophytum,*and Xenia. The tank also contains some gorgonians including*a huge Gorgonia ventalina, Rumphella and*Pseudopterogorgia.
  
  Fish wise the tank is stocked with a*Zebrasoma flavescens, two Paracanthurus hepatus, three Amphiprion*ocellaris, two Gobiodon okinawae, 14 Chromis viridis and a juvenile Coris gaimard. Invert wise there are*Tridacna crocea, Tridacna squamosa, four Holothuria atra,*Enoplometopus reef lobster, and some peppermint shrimps.
  
  How did you get started in this hobby?
  
  I got my first freshwater aquarium when I was ten. I started my first 30 gallon*reef aquarium about 17 years ago. The setup including the tank, skimmer and lights where all DIY.
  What did you learn from your previous systems?
  I tried a lot of*different*techniques and with a lot of tanks I got great results. The main*thing in every successful tank has been near natural water. That means normal values of*major elements like Ca, Mg and KH, sufficient amounts of minor and trace elements, low*phosphates and regular water changes. I find using activated carbon also very*beneficial.
  What was your goal setting up this tank?
  The main goal was a simple, low maintenance and natural reef aquarium.
  Do you own any other aquariums?
  No, not at this time. I used to have a small reef tank with my son, but we do*not have it anymore. It was one of the most beautiful reef tanks I have ever seen. (pictures of the setup can be found here)
  Skimmers are extremely popular and have yielded good results for many. Why go skimmerless?
  One of the main goals when setting up the tank was low maintenance and simplicity. That really meant no skimmer.*Before this tank I got fed up with cleaning the skimmer at least once or twice a week. I just stopped cleaning it one day and eventually shut it down altogether. Strangely I noticed my reef*even looked better without a skimmer than with one. Corals growth exploded and soon I ran out of room, so it was time for an upgrade. *The sReef was setup three years ago without a skimmer from the get go.
  
  
  Do you feel that there are any downsides to running no skimmer?
  A skimmer can be helpful *as an additional buffer if something suddenly goes really wrong in your tank.*I may or may not save your reef, but it may help. In a skimmerless setup*that additional backup is not there. But aside from that, no.
  Recently LEDs have made a huge progression in lighting aquariums and LEDs are now a days are able to grow SPS corals. With little to no heat and very low power consumption, why are you not running LEDs?
  I’m not a big fan of LED lights yet. They are without a doubt very promising technology, especially for aquarium lightning, but they are not there just yet. I think most of them are not powerful*enough, although the more expensive units may be. The real life time of LED is also
  yet to be seen. When T5s first came out they also promised much longer lifetimes than it actually*is. Another downside of LED lights is that you are stuck with one color spectrum,*with T5 it is easy to change tube colors whenever you feel like *it. So for now I’m still a T5 fan.
  On your website you noted that you saw a huge increase in growth after switching from two part to the Balling Classic system. Why did you switch and why do you think growth increased? How has growth been recently?
  Over a year ago I was not happy about growth rate of my corals. The sReef had been*up the nearly two years then. I couldn’t find answers to my problem, thinking that it might be due to lack of food items for the corals I tried increasing my feeding and using BioPellets. That did not help. I noticed that right after water*change corals would look better and if I did not do any water changes for two-three weeks they*looked worse and worse. I was using Two Part from the beginning and thinking it over I*realized*that using Two part gradually leads to distorted proportions of major, minor*and trace elements even with regular water changes. I had two options, increasing water changes to compensate for the distortion or start using Balling classic,*which does not change the proportions, or at least not significantly enough. So I started Balling classic*and in very short time saw better polyp extension in my corals and much much more growth tips in Acros and other SPS corals.*Also consumption of Balling liquids increased. Growth and the appearance of corals has*remained very good thereafter.
  You also noted on your website that you had problems with adding coral
  foods to your system. Why do you think that is?
  Skimmerless systems have limited export capabilities compared to systems with a skimmer. Almost everything that you put in your tank remains there. Nutrients are recycled in the system, incorporated*to corals, algae, fish, microfauna etc. when they grow. Only a small portion is exported by*water changes and phosphate remover. So feeding your skimmerless system with*care is a must. I feed my fishes only, and only once a day with an amount they eat in 5 minutes. I don’t*believe there is a benefit *to feeding photosynthetic corals in skimmerless systems. You see much more pods, small shrimps and other microfauna in a skimmerless system than in a tank with skimmer. So*there is much more natural food for animals. But I do believe that there is not enough food items to grow*nonphotosynthetic corals in skimmer
  less reefs.
  In 2008 you wrote on your website that: “High nitrate has no negative effect on corals” do you still believe that’s true?
  Yes, I do indeed. With many years of reef keeping with multiple systems I have never*witnessed any problem correlated with moderately high nitrate. Problems arise if*phosphate also rise or if there is something else wrong in water. I prefer small amount (0,2-*2 mg/l) of nitrate and “zero” phosphate in my reefs water.
  Could you explain to us your maintance on this tank?
  It really is I a low maintenance reef. I feed the fishes once a day with flake, granular or*frozen food. I clean two front glasses twice a week. Top-off canisters are filled once*a week, Balling canisters about once a month or two. Filter is cleaned once a month and*30 gallon water change done once a month.
  It seems you also have a passion for gardening, how do you incorporate that in your reef tank?
  Well here in Finland the summer and gardening season is so short. During that time my*tank runs in even lower maintenance mode. The rest of the year my main hobby is reef
  keeping.
  And finally, what do you believe to be your key to success?
  As I mentioned earlier the most important thing in*successful*reef keeping is near natural*water.
  
  Thank you Marko for your taking the time to answer the questions! For more pictures of this tank Check out Marko Haga’s website.
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  Urgent help needed Plate coral slime

  Posted: January 4th, 2011, 11:57pm CST by nathen

  Hey guys need some input please , plate coral I’ve had for 4 weeks now has a thin layer of slime on it, if i can call it that ,best way of describing it , is when it drifts in the current looks like a spider wed , my best guess it that goby recently covered part of it with some sand and resulted in the slime ,slime caused the tentacles to retract. this all happened over a two day period .My quick fix and seems to help , some quick movement with my hand over the coral in a attempted to remove the wed seemed to work getting most
  Of it off, tentacles enlarged soon after .(wasn’t sure if it was the right move as i don’t know if the wed bits i didn’t get will be detrimental to the other coral just hope skimmer does its job)
  
  P.s water conditions good nothing of note except added a bubble coral
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  Wanted: Seriatopora Caliendrum

  Posted: January 4th, 2011, 11:21pm CST by Manic

  Hey everyone,
  
  As the title says I am looking for either a Seriatopora caliendrum frag or colony. I had a huge one and sold a few frags but I lost the colony due to a potassium deficiency. Would love to start again with this coral.
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  LuckyFish in top demand

  Posted: January 4th, 2011, 11:10pm CST by Manic

  Hey everyone,
  
  Sorry if I'm a bit slow but was just reading some of the links on the bottom of the home page and came across these. It really sucks how the South African government has put a huge damper on Marcel's great dedication and efforts, and how it has made international reef keeping news.
  
  http://reefbuilders.com/2011/01/03/a...ef+Builders%29
  http://reefbuilders.com/2009/05/05/a...h-world-debut/
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  RSS AquaPhoton joins the LED craze with an unassuming strip that is mostly for shimmer ef

  Posted: January 4th, 2011, 10:40pm CST by MASA Admin

  
  
  
  AquaPhoton a company well known for its AquaPhoton photon plus metal halide + T5 lighting units, should be releasing their own LED strips soon. The AquaPhoton LED fixtures utilizes SEOUL Z5 LED’s with 40 degree optics, the SEOUL LEDs however put out around 510lm at 7.5W and with only two LED’s in a 2 foot fixture, the fixture puts out a disappointing low amount of light. With not enough power to light a reef these LEDs appear to be designed as a supplement to the AquaPhoton T5 fixtures more for the purpose of producing shimmer effect/glitter lines. Strangely they only come in 6500K and wouldn’t be much use beside creating the shimmer effect that T5′s lack. With AquaPhotons being* pricey we’re not surprised to see the AquaPhoton LED strips sell for €229.00, €269,00 €319.00, and €359.00 (2′, 3′, 4′, and 5′ respectively).*For more info checkout AquaPhoton’s website.
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  Tank Level

  Posted: January 4th, 2011, 8:30pm CST by jaquesdp08

  Hi guys,
  
  So i bought a Red Sea Max 250, Im busy setting it up but cant get it level. Its out with about 1mm there is nothing so small that i can put under the cabinet to make it 100% level., Will that make any diffrence ? Can i fill her up ?
  
  thanks
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  Rimless tank water level?

  Posted: January 4th, 2011, 7:38pm CST by leslie hempel

  i am approaching a new build and hoping to go rimless it will be the same dimentions 1.200 x .750(perhaps slightly wider .800mm) x .650 (and deeper) as my old one but im wondering what level to set the overflow at?
  
  i was thinking 7 cm from the top? to accomodate for wavebox or wave action type pumps?
  
  im also wanting a bit of a distance to eliminate fish from jumping out although i realise this will be luck at the best of times.
  
  anyone out there got any comments?
  
  experience and opinions welcome
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  RSS Bangai Cardinalfish video in their unnatural habitat

  Posted: January 4th, 2011, 7:10pm CST by MASA Admin

  Click here to view the embedded video.
  
  The Banggai cardinalfish, Pterapogon kauderni, is one of the most iconic fish in the marine aquarium trade. It’s unusual coloration, unique reproductive strategy and ease of care has made Banggai cardinals extremely popular but this has led to a few controversies. The popularity of Banggais means that they are collected in huge quantities for the aquarium trade, some estimates peg the total annual catch at nearly a million individuals per year.
  
  On the one hand, this means that there are serious collection pressures on wild populations of Pterapogon kauderni in their natural habitat. Moreover, it is believed that the huge demand for the species prompted an aquarium fish collector to introduce Banggais in lembeh strait in Sulawesi where they have flourished, but so far without any noticeable consequence to the native marine fauna.
  
  
  This video beautifully documents the Banggai cardinalfish in a marine environment in Lembeh, even if it is not their natural habitat we can see the Banggai cardinalfish in a natural setting. Most of the video is spot-on with their information but we have to cringe about that whole “hurtling towards extinction” part; If Banggai cardinals were really that rare collectors would not be collecting and shipping them by the tens of thousands every week and they certainly wouldn’t cost $15-25 at the LFS.
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  DSB's, yes or no, what's your opinion

  Posted: January 4th, 2011, 4:02pm CST by magman

  What are the pro's and cons of DSB's, are they old school or the "in thing" at the moment.
  Are they a substitute for all things, or are they a cheap means of nitrate filtration
  
  What's your opinion on them
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  RSS CoralVue adds former IceCap executive to their team

  Posted: January 4th, 2011, 3:30pm CST by MASA Admin

  CoralVue, a small company that produces lighting and aquarium products has picked up an executive to add to their team. Chris Conti which hails from IceCap has now been brought on board to serve as VP Sales and Service. Chris was one of the original founders of IceCap and help produce the popular and 660 & 430 ballasts. He also helped with aligning customer service policies and standards in place before their melt down. Hopefully, Chris will be able to lead CoralVue on the right track with products designed with todays reef and marine aquarium hobbyists in mind. Check down below for the full press release.
  

  Vue Technology “CoralVue” – New VP Leads Effort to
  Strengthen Sales and Product Support
  
  Slidell, Louisiana- With a reputation for producing quality and innovative aquarium specialty products for close to a decade, Vue Technology is once again demonstrating its commitment to sales and customer support. Vue Technology has been focused on expanding operations positively from new product development and top notch customer service to increased personnel. To bolster those efforts, Vue Technology is proud to announce that industry veteran, Chris Conti has joined their Executive Team as Vice-President of Sales and Service.
  
  Chris is well known for his 20 years in the aquarium industry and a former President of IceCap Inc. As one of the original founders of IceCap, Chris developed the popular 660 & 430 ballasts and created the customer service standards that made IceCap into a leading lighting manufacturer in the aquarium industry. He has worked at almost every corporate function from, sales manager and product development to supply chain and customer service. Few people have the astonishing perspective of Chris on the handling of aquarium products from source to consumer. This unique breadth of real world know-how makes Chris an invaluable resource to retailers and consumers alike.
  
  According to Mr. Conti, “The visualization and principles at Vue Technology support my dedication to the education and sustainability in product and services. These ideals are what have encouraged me for two decades and I look forward to working with my friends, David & Brandi D’Aquin, and the rest of the Vue Technology team for many years.”
  
  Vue Technology is long known for making affordable products of the utmost quality and supported by superior customer service. With Chris Conti’s help, they will continue to be an industry leader in aquarium products while expanding service to a broader range of distribution, specifically with a keen focus on supporting distribution and retail.
  
  Vue Technology has been making revolutionary products for the last decade. Their lighting products are known for efficiency and reliability. Offering more than just lighting solutions, they have extended their reach with a wide range of skimmers, pumps, reactors, refugiums and sump products for the aquarium industry and science. CoralVue’s product line has expanded vastly over the years and with a commitment to produce high quality products and services, they are expected to be around for years to come.
  
  

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  RSS Morning Deals

  Posted: January 4th, 2011, 3:10pm CST by MASA Admin

  Marine Depot: ATI 48 Inch SunPower T5HO High-Output Fixtures $429.99
  Premium Aquatics: GEN-X5 – PCX-100 1548/GPH Water Pump $199.99
  TB Aquatics: Magnavore magnets $10 off
  Ocean Gallery II: Very nice Bleeding Apple Scolymia $250
  Aquarium Specialty: Vertex Zeovit Starter Kit 1 $179.99 ($217.21)
  Bulk Reef Supply: RO Filters 10% off
  Vivid Aquariums: Dragon Skin Chalice $99.99
  CAD Lights: 39G Signature series system $699.98 ($799.99)
  Direct Aquarium: Current USA AquaChef Auto Fish Feeder $19.99 ($25.99)
  Salty Supply: 400W Iwasaki 6,500K Single-Ended Metal Halide Bulb $39.99 ($69.99)
  That Pet Place: Ushio 250W 20000K, mogul metal halide $68.39 ($75.99)
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  Kenya Trees

  Posted: January 4th, 2011, 2:14pm CST by williet

  Anyone in Durban wanna pass me a frag of Kenya Tree Coral?????
  
  Pretty please ?:blush:
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  Hello all

  Posted: January 4th, 2011, 12:57pm CST by Brandon Gas

  Hello all
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  Lava Rock

  Posted: January 4th, 2011, 12:06pm CST by marsbrat

  Hi all,
  
  I have recently (about a week ago) converted my tropical 4ft tank to a marine tank. I removed the canister (Dolphin 1300) and installed a sump...I didn't do an overflow but have a pump pumping the water out of the tank and into the sump passing firstly through a protein skimmer.
  
  I put in fine crushed coral, some artificial base rock and about 10kg's of LAVA ROCK. We got the salt levels rights and added a live piece of lava rock to the tank as well.
  
  My question...is lava rock bad for the tank...should I remove and replace with more artificial rock as a base as Live Rock is just so damn expensive.
  
  Any thoughts.:)
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  shy anem?

  Posted: January 4th, 2011, 11:07am CST by Slummies

  I got a GBTA the other day. looked healthy and all okay. put it in my tank quite high up in a rad place. but the thing is it doesnt come out! whats up with that? i am able to drop some food into the hole and i see it eat it greedily! but she dont come out! howcome?
  
  also the next day i put the anem in, my female black clown went MIA, the anem would not have chowed it hey?
  
  the manclown has not found it yet so its not hosting.
  
  all colour, stickyness, and foot seems very good condition
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  150W MH with bulb for sale: Sandton

  Posted: January 4th, 2011, 10:46am CST by johanpm

  Hardware for saleThread title:

  150W MH with bulb

  Location:

  Sandton

  Shipping or Collection only:

  Collection

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  I have a 150w Metal Halide pendant, gearbox and 14k Dymax bulb for sale. I used it for about 3 months. I got the gearbox 2nd hand, but it works fine. It is mounted on a DIY canopy that fits between Buyo TL550 tank and original TL550 canopy.
  
  R300
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  Notes:

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  Octozin

  Posted: January 4th, 2011, 10:19am CST by alarkins

  I had an instance of whitespot 2-3 weeks go which took my Clown Fish and Royal Gramma. I treated with Octozin for the required 3 days. Since I don't have a quarantine tank (or able to catch the Royal Gramma) I was forced to treat the main tank. I was advised that this was "reef safe" so my corals etc would be fine. Well both fish died but my corals are fine and doing well.
  
  Question - would this treatment kill the bacteria in my bio filter? Reason for asking is that my Nitrates used to be at 5ppm, but after the treatement, this has doubled to 10ppm. I was thinking of adding a bottle of "reef start" (forget the supplier name - tropic something as far as I can remember) to replensih the bateria just in case.
  
  Your thoughts?
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  Acropora coral

  Posted: January 4th, 2011, 10:01am CST by alarkins

  This morning I saw that my hard coral colour was changing in a few places to a more green at the base with white tips - original pic atatched (little blurry as it was taken with my cell phone up close). Could this be as a result of insufficient nutrients? I am using Red Sea Coral Grow daily as the only additive here as advised by the LFS. The crab and filter feeders on the corals are doing well - should I be concerned?
  Attached Files

  Acropora.docx (284.3 KB)

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  Various tarantulas for sale

  Posted: January 4th, 2011, 9:42am CST by johanpm

  I have the following tarantulas for sale:
  
  OBT - +-6cm with tank - R 200
  Mexican Redrump +- 10cm with tank R250
  Cobalt Blue - +- 6cm with tank R200
  Venezuelan Tiger - +- 6cm with tank R200
  
  None of these have been sexed.
  
  Collection in Sandton.
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  FW Tank & Cabinet for sale

  Posted: January 4th, 2011, 9:19am CST by johanpm

  Hi guys,
  
  I have a fresh water tank and cabinet for sale. It comes with the cannister filter, heater, air pump and the 1x oscar fish. It is in very good condition but the lights in the hood need some attention.
  
  Dimensions of tank: 980mm(l) x 430mm(w) x 530mm(h)
  
  For collection in Sandton.
  
  R2000
  
  
  
  
  
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  pin cushion frag for sale: Randburg

  Posted: January 4th, 2011, 8:36am CST by Jusman18

  Single frag for saleCommon Name:

  pin cushion

  Scientific Name:

  -

  Size of coral

  Large, +- 20cm in diameter

  How long have you had the coral?

  3 weeks

  Shipping or Collection only:

  Collection only

  Your location.

  Randburg

  Price:

  Free

  Photo's:

  Hey guys,
  
  I recently purcahsed a pin cushion coral, unknowingly knowing its actual size.
  It is too big for my tank and is causing problem for my other corals.
  I am urgently looking for someone to collect the coral TODAY, free of charge.
  I am home most of the day and until the early evening and you are welcome to come past anytime.
  
  My number is 0828884830
  
  Thank you,
  Justin
  
  
  

  Notes:

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  RSS Newly described Solomon Islands Greytail Poliourus Angelfish coming to LiveAquaria to

  Posted: January 3rd, 2011, 2:02am CST by MASA Admin

  
  
  The Solomon Islands Greytail Poliourus Angelfish (Chaetodontoplus poliourus) was first described just over a year ago and is now making its LiveAquaria debut for sale*tonight Diver’s Den. We aren’t sure what the asking price of this beauty will be but we are fairly certain this gem will be in the hands of some avid angelfish freak in a mater of minutes if not seconds. First described by Luis Rocha and Jack Randall in 2009, the species was often misidentified as Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus until genetic testing proved it was in fact a separate species. This is one beautiful specimen and are looking forward to seeing a few more of these in the hobby in coming years.
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  RSS US imports of Albino Clownfish delayed by bureaucracy

  Posted: January 3rd, 2011, 11:50pm CST by MASA Admin

  Yellow Albino Ocellaris Clownfish, image courtesy Marcel Triessl
  
  
  In August, 2010, we reported that Proaquatix would be the worldwide distributor for Marcel Triessl’s Albino Ocellaris Clownfish,* Designer Clownfish enthusiasts were salivating and hoping for a short wait.* Sadly, governmental regulations in South Africa have been holding up the process of exportation as recently reported by Marcel. Marcel wrote, “Here in South Africa growing algae, cultivating plankton, propagating corals and breeding marine ornamental fish is illegal. Believe it or not.* No export permit will be issued for captive bred fish without having an aquaculture permit.”* To us, this isn’t actually surprising, just a case of “growing pains” as a hobbyist breeder steps into the commercial and export realm where government regulations really start to play a role.* In this case it would seem that Marcel’s efforts to export Albino Clownfish are actually being thwarted by regulations designed for the foodfish industry.
  
  
  
  
  “When the aquaculture application form was created, nobody thought of marine ornamentals. The whole application form is made for food fish farming, etc.* I spoke to somebody who is running a foodfish farm…it took him 8 years to get his permits.” posted Marcel. We can only hope that the South African government sees the value in the ornamental fish trade and green-lights Marcel’s efforts to export these fish and distribute them through Proaquatix.* Some fish breeders believe that on average you’ll get a random albino out of only 200,000 to 300,000 fish reared.* If it takes 8 years for Marcel’s fish to travel abroad, we could see Albino Ocellaris appear elsewhere before he’s able to capitalize on his innovation and investment.* Marcel hopes that the paperwork will be completed by February of this year…and then it’s in the hands of the South African government.* Good luck to both Marcel and Proaquatix as they continue their efforts to bring Albino Clownfish to the masses.
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  looking for 24w t5 lighting unit

  Posted: January 3rd, 2011, 10:37pm CST by flamming angel

  hey all i am seeking a 2ft t5 unit please let me no if u have one for sale.
  thanks
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  RSS Coral Colorblind: This is what you call an orange hammer coral

  Posted: January 3rd, 2011, 9:50pm CST by MASA Admin

  Coral Colorblind is a new installment here on Reef Builders where we attempt to sort out what it means when a coral is labeled with a certain color. There are way too many unscrupulous coral sellers who are being dishonest about the color of their corals through excessive blue lighting, vivid color camera settings, photo shopping and a whole lot of imagination.
  
  
  
  
  Orange. Hammer. Coral. Sounds simple enough right? If it was then why is it that so many vendors are selling off-colored Euphyllias like hammers, torches and frogspawns as orange when they are clearly closer to sand, tan and sometimes just plain brown? We think we speak for many reefers when we say we are sick and tired of all of the creative color imagineering that these guys are using just to squeeze out a few extra bucks from an unsuspecting coral buyer. Of course we’re really looking at the online coral vendors who rely on their photos to represent their corals to their customers. Let this be a warning to the vendors who are walking the line because we’re going to start calling you out for selling corals that in no way resemble the pictures you’re posting. If your orange hammer coral doesn’t look pretty darn close to the specimen in the image above then don’t call it an orange hammer coral, mmk?
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  **Free stuff give away**: Cape town

  Posted: January 3rd, 2011, 8:16pm CST by Johan van Aardt

  Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:

  **Free stuff give away**

  Location:

  Cape town

  Shipping or Collection only:

  both

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  I have 100 liter tank and a 2 ft sump tank to give away for free, if no one wants it im going to go dump it as its in the way

  Notes:

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  RSS ReefBrite Aquaviewer is complimented with blue and white LEDs

  Posted: January 3rd, 2011, 8:00pm CST by MASA Admin

  
  
  Lookout IVS Portal because the ReefBrite Aquaviewer is now ready to compete in the brand new aquarium magnifying segment of the aquarium market. The ReefBrite Aquaviewer may not pull double duty as an algae scraper but what it lacks in magnetic fields it makes up for with two channels of LEDs, one blue and one white. The Aquaviewer has a lens with a two inch diameter which is good for 2.5x magnification and it also comes with* a handy carrying case to keep the lens nice and clean. The button on the handle easily allows the lights to be turned to white, blue or off and you’ll need four AAA batteries to drive the ring of LEDs. The Aquaviewer is ready to ship and it will retail for $49, a few more hands-on pictures after the break.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Sump design?

  Posted: January 3rd, 2011, 7:16pm CST by philip.cloete@gmail.com

  Hello...
  
  I have recently build a tank (1680L,610H,595W) and is looking to build a sump now.
  I have checked out some of the sumps on the web but is still not sure as to what size I should go for (How big is the sump supposed to be?).
  
  The tank is going to be on a stand so i want the sump underneath the tank,i have plenty of space at the bottom of my tank.
  
  Another thing that i was wondering about is how many chambers i should put in the sump as i want both fish and coral and want to have the best for them how many chambers should i put in and what will each chamber contain?
  
  As this is a 600l tank should the skimmer rating also be 600l?
  
  also i have 1 hole of diameter 45mm in the side of my tank so what will the rating of the pump be(how much water will that size hole supply to sump?)
  
  
  I STILL HAVE LOTS OF QUESTIONS BUT THOUGHT THIS WILL BE A GOOD START!!!
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  RSS New strategy for invasive lionfish: if you can’t beat ‘em, eat ‘em

  Posted: January 3rd, 2011, 7:00pm CST by MASA Admin

  
  
  Poking through the pages of “The Lionfish Cookbook,” we can pretty much see that the new plan for dealing with the invasive lionfish in the Atlantic is “If you can’t beat ‘em, eat ‘em!” Key Largo-based conservation organization REEF, who helped organize the lionfish tournament held in September, has developed a cookbook with tasty recipes to prepare the fish.The recently released cookbook is a collection of 45 recipes which is the group’s latest strategy to counter an invasion of the non-native reddish brown-striped fish in Florida waters.
  
  
  
  “It’s absolutely good eating — a delicacy. It’s delicately flavored white meat, very buttery,” Lad Akins, director of special projects for Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF), told Reuters. He authored the cookbook along with a professional chef, Tricia Ferguson.
  
  As we noted before, the fish have very few natural predators helping to fuel their ever expanding numbers in the Caribbean and Atlantic. Some scientists are now listing the invasive lionfish species among the top 15 threats to global biodiversity.
  
  The authors dub the lionfish”The Caribbean’s New Delicacy” and includes*tips on collecting, handling and preparing the colorful species, as well as providing expert background on its ecological impact.*Concerned about the venom in the lionfish? No worries there as all the venom is contained in the spines and not in the meat of the fish so just simply cutting off the spines of the fish while preparing is enough.
  
  Akins said he hoped the cookbook could help create a commercial market for lionfish that would speed their eradication. But he wasn’t sure whether the brightly colored invader would appear on the menus of Miami Beach eateries.
  
  “It certainly is on the menu in many other countries — the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, Dominican Republic, Mexico,” he said, adding that orders for the recipe book, which can be purchased online at www.reef.org, were coming in fast.
  
  
  The book can be purchased for $16.95 via the REEF website.
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  RSS Natural reef bommies are the ultimate aquascaping inspiration

  Posted: January 3rd, 2011, 5:30pm CST by MASA Admin

  Click here to view the embedded video.
  
  
  Some of our favorite dives are shallow sandy areas with isolated patches of corals, nicknamed bommies. These natural settings are perfect inspirations for a reef tank aquascape. We found this lovely youtube video depicting some nice bommies, and wanted to share it. We can’t wait to see some aquariums designed that are inspired by this kind of natural beauty.
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  Jumping Clown

  Posted: January 3rd, 2011, 5:09pm CST by Tiger eye

  Hi guys.
  I arrived home last night to find that my one Clarkii Clown had jumped out and died.
  Water parameters are fine except for the phosphate that is a bit high. The one that jumped is (I mean was) the bully of the two.
  
  1. Any ideas on why the Clown would have jumped?
  2. What would happen if I add another Clarkii Clown again?
• 

  Hello Everyone!

  Posted: January 3rd, 2011, 4:29pm CST by Starfish93

  Hey guys, So i just started a membership here to this website. Looks pretty awesome I must say! I was just recently given the job in my high school to begin a Marine aquarium from literally nothing. Finally after about 6 months of fundraising, I have received about R4000. So once I am back in school I will finally be able to go start the marine aquarium in our biology lab! I look forward to reading the information on this site and if anyone has any suggestions about where to buy from or what to buy please do share! Thanks!
• 

  Hardware for sale for sale: JHB

  Posted: January 3rd, 2011, 2:49pm CST by SCOOBY

  Hardware for saleThread title:

  Hardware for sale

  Location:

  JHB

  Shipping or Collection only:

  Collection only

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  Hi.I have some Hardware for sale.
  
  1.Aqua Medic Temp Controller for heaters - R 1500
  
  2.Aqua Medic LF Controller for salinity - R 2000
  
  3.PH Controller with prob - R 1800
  
  4.Aqua Medic kalk stirrer - R 1400
  
  5.Aqua Medic Titan 500 chiller - R 3500
  
  6.Aqua Medic shorty skimmer - R 1500
  
  7.Calcium reactor + 2KG Co2 + Reg - R 2500
  
  8.2 x 54w Aqua Medic T5 Light - R 800
  
  Scooby

  Notes:

  -

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  Frag pruning in east London

  Posted: January 3rd, 2011, 2:34pm CST by spentacle

  Anyone in east London cutting back some of there coral. I'm looking for some frags of Frogspawn, pincushion, anchor hammer or torch, and the electric green gsp. Thanks in advance
• 

  What to do with empty 1.2

  Posted: January 3rd, 2011, 1:00pm CST by RiaanP

  Leave it empty?
  
  nope,
  
  cycle rock --- :thumbup:
  
  
  
  Minimum equiptment.
  2 SunSuns, and one heater.
  
  
  full Sun.
• 

  Algae scrubber & refugium with caulerpa or Cheto

  Posted: January 3rd, 2011, 12:59pm CST by Sean H

  Hi guysI am busy designing my new 2000 L coral tank for my factory as a display, hope to have it running by the end of the month.
  
  My question is
  Can one use a refugium with caulerpa or cheto (haven't made up my mind which to use) with an algae turf scubber. The reason I am asking this, is not for the use of removing nitrate, but to add more critters to the system.
  
  I obviously will still have my DSB as well as live rock in the sump.
  
  Look forward to your reply
  
  Sean Harrison
  you can get hold of me on 083 638 8777
• 

  full cube system for sale: east london

  Posted: January 3rd, 2011, 11:48am CST by Dale6

  Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:

  full cube system for sale

  Location:

  east london

  Shipping or Collection only:

  both

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  TANK:800lx600w x600h
  CLS pump:aqua medic ocean runner -or2500
  SKIMMER:reef octo with otp 1000 pump
  light unit:odyssea 4x24w t5s with reflectors and moonlights
  
  
  
  sump and stand included,wanting R5000

  Notes:

  -

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  coral bandit shrimp and a black bean for sale: east london

  Posted: January 3rd, 2011, 11:00am CST by Dale6

  All other livestockCommon Name:

  coral bandit shrimp and a black bean

  Scientific Name:

  -

  Size

  medium size shrimp and 4cm black bean

  How long have you had it?

  9 months

  Shipping or Collection only:

  collection

  Your location.

  east london

  Price:

  -

  Photo's:

  a pair of medium size coral bandits and a 4 cm black bean to swap for frags.
  sorry pics are taken from the sump.
  
  

  Notes:

  -

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  Tank Photo's 12 weeks on

  Posted: January 3rd, 2011, 10:40am CST by Zahed

  Hi All
  
  Please see up photos of some of the inhabitants and growth in the tank. Please assist in identifying some of the growth. Much appreciated.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Idol marine new year stock

  Posted: January 3rd, 2011, 10:16am CST by Bob the (reef)builder

  HI ALL,
  
  WE WISH YOU ALL A BLESSED,HEALTHY AND PROSPEROUS
  2011:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:: thumbup::thumbup:
  
  OUR TANKS ARE WELL STOCKED WITH HEALTHY FISH AND CORALS.
  FISH INCLUDE;POWDER BLUE,YELLOW DOCTOR,SAILFIN,CHEVRON AND PURPLE TANGS.COPPERBAND AND LONGNOSE BUTTERFLYFISH.
  MANDARIN AND PSYCHADELIC FISH(ALL EATING FROZEN
  FOOD).ANTHIUS,BICOLOUR PARROTFISH,CARDINALS,LONGNOSE HAWKFISH,CLEANER AND FAIRY WRASSE,FALSE PERCULA CLOWNFISH AND MORE.
  
  ALL SOFT CORAL VARIENTS,EUPHYLLIA,BRAINS,PAGODA AND MUSHROOMS.
  
  TAKE CARE HAVE A GREAT YEAR.
  CHEERS FOR NOW.
  IDOL MARINE CREW.
• 

  The year 2011

  Posted: January 3rd, 2011, 8:13am CST by CW

  Hey ppl
  
  Hope everyone had a good 2010. Now 2011 is hear.
  And i can’t wait until the 13th.
  Luckily it’s not a Friday. hehe.
  
  Im getting my first hermate crabs then.
  
  Currently im busy with a wooden frame at the top of the tank.
  Its about 65mm pine that I’ve used for hiding the water level at the top of the tank.
  And just so it looks nice.
  
  Almost done with it. Ill post some pics when it is.
  I just have to do some routering on the top part of the frame, stain it then varnish.
  
  Then wala.
  
  It looks great so far.
  
  Cya ppl
• 

  LG 23Inch LCD Screen

  Posted: January 2nd, 2011, 11:13pm CST by Bonezzz

  I have a LG 23INCH LCD screen for sale. screen is only 3 months old and it great condition. Asking price R1700 neg. screen valued at over R2300
  Reason for selling: Have 2 and now only need one.
  
  :P
  
  Mods will post pictures shortly.
• 

  ID please?!

  Posted: January 2nd, 2011, 9:38pm CST by Fanie

  Someone I know found this creature on the west coast. I told them I'll post it here so can anyone ID this please.
  Attached Files

  sea animal picture.ppt (372.0 KB)

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  White Hairy Crab discovered after all my fish vanished!

  Posted: January 2nd, 2011, 9:15pm CST by Mirage

  Over the last few months we have had fish vanishing mysteriously during the night!
  I kept emptying the tank taking out all my rock and corals, my levels are fine, everything is perfect?!
  I lost a blue lobster, a yellow and purple chromis, 2 dancing shrimp, a fire shrimp, a peppermint shrimp, a clown fish and my most preciuos fish, my beautiful mandarin, that's been with me for 2 years now :(
  A year ago we purchased new corals and my boyfriend swore he had seen a tiny hairy crab the night we put them in the tank. But he wasn't seen again. Yesterday late evening, I was looking at the tank feeling rather depressed at the loss of my fish, and opened the lid, on one of the rocks in my sump filter there stood the bugger! About to climb over into the main tank! He is huge! Bigger than all of my fish were!! Being the only thing alive other than my blue and red leg hermit crabs, he must be the one that's responsible for the loss of my dear fish!! Tomorrow I am gonna use an empty glass jar with a mussel in the bottom and I am gonna trap him and toss him in the ocean!!
• 

  2x Resun wavers 15'000lph for sale: JHB - Primrose Hill Germiston

  Posted: January 2nd, 2011, 8:20pm CST by sweetnsour

  Hardware for saleThread title:

  2x Resun wavers 15'000lph

  Location:

  JHB - Primrose Hill Germiston

  Shipping or Collection only:

  shipping at buyers expense

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  Hi All
  
  I have 2x 15000lph resun wavers for sale they are mounted on magnets for easier placement.
  
  they are currently in my tank and in perfect working order.
  
  R1000 for both pumps
  
  thanks Wade
  
  
  
  

  Notes:

  -

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  2 water containers forsale

  Posted: January 2nd, 2011, 7:17pm CST by Awvince

  Hi, I have 2 water contaners forsale.
  
  Location : Benoni, Johannesburg
  
  Shipping : At buyers expense, prefer collection
  
  
  
  1000 litre container - R900
  
  
  
  
  
  800 litre - R700
  
  
• 

  New member saying hi

  Posted: January 2nd, 2011, 7:12pm CST by dylankukla

  Hi everyone,i have just got my first reef tank , my father has had his for about 11 months now.
  i want to have a predator tank only
  i got a 5ft tank with a 4ft sump DSB.
  here is a picture of the tank with plain water in , im running it like this for a week to check for any leaks.
  
  the tank
  
  
  
  here is the sump
  
  
  
  im going to start cycling this tank in a weeks time once i am happy with the tank and it has no leaks
  i will be asking some questions once it has started cycling,
  for lighting im going to use 6 x t5 lights
  im going to have a ATS
  and a reeftek ts1 skimmer
  im going to have 2 x 2500lt per hour pumps for a the return with a 50mm outlet on the DT
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  RSS Azoox.org, the dark side of the hobby gets their own forum

  Posted: January 2nd, 2011, 6:00pm CST by MASA Admin

  
  
  Azoox.org is a newly created forum that was created to provide and share information about the care of*Azooxanthellate corals in aquariums at all experience levels. The goal of Azoox.org is not just to provide and share information on a hobbyist level but also to share information with global azoox reefers. With azooxanthellae corals exhibit*stunning looks and featuring fascinating, the*popularity of azoox aquariums has truly blossomed over the last couple of years.
  
  
  
  
  
  Azooxanthellae corals do not have any symbiotic algae and thus need another source of energy than lights, which means a need of a nearly constant food source in the water. In the past hobbyist have failed miserably in keeping them alive, but with better understanding about the needs of these animals, hobbyists and public aquariums alike are slowly developing ways to keep these stunning animals. With ingenious feeding systems providing the numerous feedings throughout the day needed for most azoox corals, improved filtration systems to cope with the huge amounts of nutrients, better collection and handling practices and commercial foods from companies such as Fauna Marin and Reef Nutrition, we are slowly beginning to see the incremental success that may one day lead to tanks full of Dendronephthya soft corals.
  
  
  Some corals (and inverts too) formally known as impossible to keep can now be kept with enough dedication although we’re still far from complete success. Unfortunately azooxanthellae coral are still very much*misunderstood*and much of their captive care requirements are still waiting to be discovered. A website dedicated to the care of these animals is a major step towards understanding the care of these animals and is*another major sign of their increasing popularity. Hopefully with study groups of specific coral species we will one day be able to keep these amazing organism. We are excited to finally see the this niche Azoox coral website launch because it is a big step in the “dark side” of reefkeeping. If you own an azoox tank, consider setting one up, or own any non-photosynthetic corals be sure to sign up to*www.azoox.org.*See you there!
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  Hi everyone

  Posted: January 2nd, 2011, 5:38pm CST by Fanie

  Hi everyone Im a new member here, but i've been looking around here for quite a while now. I have no marine tanks (hopefully,JET) and im a member of tasa too. I live in somerset west. I will be learning and reading alot more before I even consider a marine tank.
  This looks like a very interesting hobby.
• 

  39W T5's

  Posted: January 2nd, 2011, 2:45pm CST by gMAN

  I recently changed my 39W T5's for new one's, they about 8- 9months old, 1x 10k & 1x actinic, still works, if anybody wants them give me a shout;)
• 

  Two Oceans book to swop

  Posted: January 2nd, 2011, 1:22pm CST by neo

  Hi,
  I've got one "Two Oceans - A guide to the marine life in southern africa" book to swop for one or more frags, maybe some shrooms, tell me what you've got and I'l decide.
  
  I have two copies of this book, that's why.
  
  PM me, will be a bit slow to respond - will only be online in evenings from tmrow.
  
  Centurion / Pretoria area.
  
  
• 

  Rust-like buildup in carbon reactor

  Posted: January 2nd, 2011, 12:35pm CST by gaboon

  Is this rust? It's a Atman reactor,
  
  
  Currently using waterboy media, as you can see there is carbon stuck to it, tried soaking it in vinegar but didn't help
• 

  Greetings from the Lizid

  Posted: January 2nd, 2011, 10:25am CST by Lizid

  Hi there guys, I don't know if I have done this yet...
  
  But hi everyone in MASA I am new to marine so new in fact I don't have even have a tank lol, but I have setup my dads tank here's the latest pic...
  
  My name is Grant (Lizid) hi Slagter and others from TASA. My dad is also a member here named Mark Harris... He will read a lot and I will post mostly for him lol.
  
  So here's the latest tank pic taken this morning!
  
  
  
  I know we are slightly over stocked, so here's the stock list...
  
  1 yellow tang
  1 regal tang
  1 mandarin goby
  1 sand shifting goby
  2 stripped cardinal
  2 clowns
  2 yellow seahorses
  1 pipe fish
  1 fish not sure of the type (half purple and half yellow)
  1 sea hare
  3 turbo snails
  7 or so hermits
  2 anenomie crabs, came as hitchhikers
  1 red starfish
  3 other smaller starfish also came as hitchhikers
  
  As for the corals I will have get back to you later on this as I am not to clued up on corals yet...
  
  The tank is a red sea max 250...
• 

  Pico tank wanted

  Posted: January 2nd, 2011, 9:52am CST by Lizid

  Hi there guys I am new to the Marie world, I have just help setup my dads tank picture attached...
  
  I am now thinking of setting one up for myself but I want to start small so I was wondering I any one has a pico tank laying around I can buy or take of your hands...
  
  Let me know what you think of my dads tank, just before any one says anything the tank is over stocked with fish I unfortunately don't have control over what fish my dad bought lol but the tanks is stable and running well, very well actually...
  
  
  
  I will upload an updated pic later this is few weeks old now...
• 

  Hi all at MASA

  Posted: January 2nd, 2011, 9:31am CST by PlantNerd

  Hi guys and girls!
  
  I finally joined you guys after seeing how much information there is on this site, especially on the TL-550 as this is what I have.
  
  But first let me tell you guys a bit more about myself. I have been living in the WC my hole life. So a few years ago I started fish keeping, and then the bug bit me. So i started getting bigger tanks, etc, etc. so then i decided to go the planted way of keeping FW. And that is what i've been doing this last few years, only planted tanks. So once i joined forums and started using the net I discovered marine tanks, also i'm a casual at a petshop so there I also got exposure to marines.
  
  So now finally I'm going to start the marine tank, which like I said will be a Boyu TL-550. And soon i will start building everything that is needed to get the tank going. still need to get the stand built aswell as do my LED conversion.
  
  Well thats me in a nutshell,
  Cheers and a Happy New Year!
• 

  Testing Kit????

  Posted: January 2nd, 2011, 8:48am CST by maxisoft

  Hi Guys,
  
  So my new 4ft is cycling nicely for around 10 days now, and I'm in need of a test kit. The stores I've been to have all given me conflicting advice on which kit to buy. Pls would you fellow reefers assist in which test kit to buy? I would probably go for a complete kit rather than single kits.....
• 

  man vs. machine !

  Posted: January 1st, 2011, 3:40am CST by iamwrasseman

  i have always hand dosed my tanks and i do have alot of them ,just wondering how many dose by hand and how many dose with dosers etc . what do you think are the pros and cons of each ? im new here but have been in salt for 20+ years ,i have always played the KISS method but now all my tanks are on a common sump and it may be time to get some machines going on this ocean of mine ! whatcha think ?
• 

  perspex causes algae?

  Posted: January 1st, 2011, 11:49pm CST by brettb2020

  I used a piece of blue perspex on the inside of my tank for the background, not sure who else has done this before?
  
  after a few days of starting my tank all different types of algae started to grow on the perspex but no where else. mainly hair algae. I left it as many new tanks get algae for a while.
  
  then random little patches started to pop up around the tank and started to get annoying and after a couple months, running phos remover, and getting a 0 reading for N and P the algae still didnt go away.
  
  the algae growth on the perspex was fast! if I cleaned it it would be back thick in 2 or 3 days. it started blocking up all my pumps.. in a week my flow pumps would literally drop to 0lph due to blockage as the algae would release of the perspex and float around into the pumps.
  
  so I decided recently to take the piece of perspex out which was 4 days ago and there is hardly a spec of algae in my tank. all the algae on the rocks has mostly died off.
  
  was the perspex leaching stuff into my tank?
  
  thought i would just this interesting ordeal with you guys :)
• 

  Urgent help needed I think my blue tang has Marine ich!!!!

  Posted: January 1st, 2011, 10:16pm CST by williet

  Hi all!
  
  On day 2 I started noticing my fish has got some " salt granules" on its skin.
  It hangs all the time with cleaner shrimp and it goes ballistic for my tang!
  I googles it and it looks like ich?
  
  What can I use to treat my tank with for ich? I have crabs and a baby brittle star fish
  So no copper treatment!!!
  
  I heard adding garlic to their food helps. Is this true???
  Please help?
  
  I am desperate!
  Willie
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  Wanted: LIVE ROCK PLEASE

  Posted: January 1st, 2011, 10:13pm CST by Bonezzz

  Can any one please Give/sell me 1kg of live rock for my pico tank. not willing to pay the R200 a kg for it here. ill also cover postage
  
  Thanks in advance:thumbup:
• 

  What T5 Tubes?

  Posted: January 1st, 2011, 9:37pm CST by DudleyD

  Thought I would start the new year with new tubes in my lighting units.
  But let me start at the begining:
  I decided to go over to T5's after having bought my tank with a canopy fitted with a set of halides. Loved the look but had heat issues which then became evapouration issues so when the canopy needed to be redone I thought that this would be the ideal oppurtunity to move to T5's. As I am renting my landlord was not to happy when I asked him if I could suspend my lighting unit from the ceiling so instead I got two chinese T5 54w Units with led moonlights instead of the well made local (Durban) ones.
  Anyway algae became a major problem and I eventually found that these had been supplied with the wrong bulbs - oops. So I purchased some of the cheaper well known bulbs as replacements. I wanted the more exspensive german ones but thought id save and move onto those later. So the cheaper ones pins broke easily and were not the quality I expected and was not happy with the lighting so after 4 months these also had to go. So a mate of mine got hold of some cheaper bulbs - german bulbs( anyway say they are made in germany on the bulb) from our local electrical wholesaler. Now these are Sylvania Aqua and Coralstars but wow what a difference. I still intend going for the "exspensive" german bulbs but thought I would try the cheaper german alternative first.
  
  Has anyone used these before and how do they last?
  At R150-00 a bulb I am not expecting miracles but expect them to do a lot better that my previous ones.
  Suppose the moral of the story as with everything in this hobby rather dont skimp on certain things and buy right the first time.
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  Protein Skimmer, Power Heads and Substrate for sale: Highveld, Centurion

  Posted: January 1st, 2011, 9:21pm CST by zaShadow

  Hardware for saleThread title:

  Protein Skimmer, Power Heads and Substrate

  Location:

  Highveld, Centurion

  Shipping or Collection only:

  Collection or Shipping (shipping cost not included)

  Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

  
  
  Seio M820 Power Head (3200l/H) @ R150.00
  
  
  
  Seio M1100 Power Head (4400l/H) @ R250.00
  
  
  2x Seio MM100 Magnet @ R75.00 each
  
  
  Via Aqua Submersible Pump (1800l/H - used as power head) @ R150.00
  
  
  Protein Skimmer: Reef Octopus OCTX-160 (900l) @ R2,000.00
  
  
  
  55kg Fine Marine Substrate @ R1,000.00
  
  Everything is at most 2 years old and washed.

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  stocking advice

  Posted: January 1st, 2011, 8:45pm CST by cswhitehead

  i know my tank is still cycling i am not planing to add any fish or live stock in until the tank is cycled.
  my dt is +/-240l (1220*450*450)
  i want advice on a clean up crew for my tank?
  what will make a balanced cuc?
  
  also maybe you guys could give me a few suggestions on fish that will stay small enough for my tank.
  so far i want to add a pair of common clowns but i don't know what else
  also just another question when can i add corals to my tank? do i need to wait until the tank is cycled?
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  New members stuff for sale

  Posted: January 1st, 2011, 7:15pm CST by zaShadow

  I have some stuff for sale, but am not allowed to post it under the For sale topic yet. Anywhere else I will be allowed to advertise it?
  
  I have a protein skimmer, power heads and gravel up for grabs.
  
  I will not post the detail here, since I am sure that will get me in trouble.
  
  Any help would be appreciated.
  
  PS. I have been a member of this forum for a long time, just not active very recently.
• 

  Prodibio

  Posted: January 1st, 2011, 7:03pm CST by brentnorm

  Can someone advise me where I can get Prodibio in Cape Town?
• 

  Wanted - Zoas, Shrooms and Rics

  Posted: January 1st, 2011, 5:23pm CST by Slagter

  Hey guys and girls...
  
  I am really looking for the above. Nice bright colours. I'm looking to create a Zoa/Ric/Shroom garden out of my tank and I'm needing more... Wiling to pay and swop some frags, not that I have much...
  
  Please let me know
  
  Thanks
  
  Sean
• 

  shells for sale??

  Posted: January 1st, 2011, 3:54pm CST by FireDragon

  anyone know where in the west rand i could buy shells for hermits? small to medium.... thx guys!!
• 

  Urgent help needed Hard Coral

  Posted: January 1st, 2011, 1:55pm CST by Mannetjie

  Good day
  
  I am not that new to the marine, but I am all new to manage this. I had a lot of problems and are sorted now but as I go I want more more and more. I bouth 3 hard corals or it could be anemone. I have loaded a pic so that you can see. This was a very nice one to buy. It is has a hard shal with long tentecils. But it was in my tank for a few hours and it look like it died.
  
  What can I do?
  
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  My first 4ft Marine tank

  Posted: January 1st, 2011, 9:44am CST by williet

  Hey guys
  
  Jus started about a 1.5 with my first tank! Will post picks shortly of my tank chronologically later.
  
  Due to the scientific nature I really enjoy it!
  
  Hi all
  
  I have a tank dimensions are 121x44x52 (in cm)
  61x32x30.5 sump. The tank is 1.5 mnths old. Finished cycling and got two hermits, 1 shrimp, a bicolor blenny, regal tang and two clowns. I also have a favia coral (thanks for the id guys) and some livE rock seeding my tank. I have a reeftek modded Ts1 skimmer
  
  I have a aquablue 39w t5ho and a white 10000k. I will be installing another actinic and white light.
  
  I am treating on alternate days with caribsea purple up a 1/4 cap and reef success calk to get the coraline algae going. Did some seeding and it is starting to appear every where!
  
  To do:
  Buy:
  Chiller
  Build calcium reactor, a denitrator, phosphate reactor and auto top.
  Install siemens plc to control all of this better!!!!!
  
  Thanks guys for all the help so far!!!
  If you can give any advice I will appreciate!!!
  
  Thanks guys!
  Willie
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  newbie iamwrasseman pictures !

  Posted: January 1st, 2011, 8:41am CST by iamwrasseman

  :thumbup: at some of your requests i uploaded 50 ish pictures of some of my fish . just wanted to share so check out my profile pictures and tell me what you think .
  thanks Dave
  :eek: