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Marine Aquariums of South Africa

New Oldbie

Posted: March 14th, 2011, 11:40pm CDT by Mrs Reefcraze

Hi, these are my first photos, of my ocean. The tank is 3m x .5 x .5. Has been going for about 18 months.
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70w mh wanted

Posted: March 14th, 2011, 10:07pm CDT by Dale6

looking for 2x70mh and/or bulbs?
Dsb and Carbon

Posted: March 14th, 2011, 9:55pm CDT by maxisoft

I have just started running Carbon on my 4ft and after one day, I see a vivid change in my system. I have read the threads on this subject and although there have been some conflicting discussions, it remains a grey area somehow.

In our tests, we consider testing everything except organics which consist of proteins, fats, carbohydrates and hormones. All of which are controlled by the use of activated carbon.

I came across this url: http://joejaworski.wordpress.com/200...k-need-carbon/ which was quite informative.

Your comments?
How often does one change and add water

Posted: March 14th, 2011, 9:16pm CDT by mytank

Title says it all. How often does one change the water and or add additional water mix?

What am i missing trying to get a.sense.of.the maintainer cycles. I sometimes travel for two weeks at a time and don't want to harm investment
March 2011 meeting

Posted: March 14th, 2011, 8:54pm CDT by Roadblock

The march 2011 meeting will be held at DUC on Tuesday 29 march
at 6 pm for 6:30 pm. Please guys let's try get some no's this time!
I have arranged for one of the ORI scientists to give us a talk on corals,
and we need to elect a new commity for 2011!
SO LET'S MAKE THIS WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks
ROADBLOCK
Canon 1000D DSLR

Posted: March 14th, 2011, 8:43pm CDT by ESP

Canon 1000D Digital SLR camera with an upgraded 18-55mm Canon IS lens, battery, charger & manual. R2800. Call 082 5321299.
fresh water vs. marine

Posted: March 14th, 2011, 8:04pm CDT by mytank

Just wondering did this ever cross your mind when you entered this hobby?

Why did you choose marine over fresh watet? Fresh seems cheaper and less hassle.
what made you guys choose.your tank type

Posted: March 14th, 2011, 8:02pm CDT by mytank

Hi all,

I am in my research phase of my marine aquarium adventure and have noticed.as obvious as it seems (it wasn't to me at the time), one needs to choose the tank type.

Main aim is to have the most colorful, wired and wonderful creatures in my tank. What are those? How did you al choose creatures?

I see predator tanks are not big is that because they more difficult to keep?
Newbie Questions

Posted: March 14th, 2011, 7:39pm CDT by Alias

Hey all,

Been reading a lot on the forums trying to get my head around this. First off, thanks for the great resource. great place for a new comer to find info.

So I was looking at our local shop with my gf who has a fresh water set up and saw a really nice small (nano?) marine set up which, as a scuba diver, really interests me. I don't really have the space or money for a 4 - 6 footer tank nor do i have the experience so the idea of a nano tank sounds great. The one in the shop was roughly 55 litres and had live rock and a few fish, but what really interests me was the lion fish. Would be really cool to have one of those in my proposed setup. I bought a 60cm x 30cm x 30cm (54L?) off a friend for peanuts so hoping to convert that to the setup i want. if i cant then i will have to look into fresh water.

I've been reading all the starter guides and different threads about skimmers and sumps etc but would like to ask some questions anyway just so im clear. I basically want to convert it so a break down on the recommended equipment would be awesome.

This was a freshwater tank and i assume i cant use the same filter? What filter/pump setup should i look at to start?

For a tank this size would i need to run skimmers/sumps/ etc? are these standard pieces of kit for any marine tank?

The end goal would be to be able to keep maybe 3 - 4 fish with corals and live rock with a nice CUC team with a few shrimp. although im not sure if a small tank can sustain that much life? if not then maybe a mantis tank?

I know really big tanks take a lot of work but was reading on the forums about smaller tanks being less maintenance. is there any truth to that? its not so much a time issue as a financial one.

Looking to start somewhere and build up to something quite nice to display. Any input would be great.

here is a pic of the tank im getting

Obviously needs a good clean but i will handle that.

Thanks,

Mike
Lighting Change

Posted: March 14th, 2011, 6:09pm CDT by Easy Tiger

A week ago I changed my main 150wMH lightbulb from a 10k to a new 20k. The fish look great in the more blue tank, but all corals have been closed ( except for the open brains at the bottom of the tank) since. It's been a week now I would have thought the corals would have adjusted by now?

I am supplimenting with T5's too.

Any ideas? Should I be changing light cycles or moving corals away from direct exposure to the new coloured light?
closing down mi tank for sale: bryanston randburg

Posted: March 14th, 2011, 5:11pm CDT by boetie

Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
closing down mi tank
Location:
bryanston randburg
Shipping or Collection only:
collection
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:
1 live rock needs to go before i sell any live stock so here it goes 70 kilo Indonesian live rock R70 kilo
picks and prices of fish will come when live rock are sold
2 x yellow tangs 1 large 1 medium
3 x regal tangs
1 x birds wrasse
1 x Picasso trigger
2 x Hamburg damsels
1 x large velvet damsel
1 x lawnmower blenny
2 x sea urchins
1 x Hawaiian lobster
And much more but would like to keep others in a boyu tank so if somebody has one that he wants to sell let me know thanks
Notes:
Change of plan - advice needed.

Posted: March 14th, 2011, 4:50pm CDT by Meneer

Originally I was planning to convert this 48l Buyo to a marine....

I am gonna put this one on gumtree towards some equipment for the new tank.

I bought this 1,2m from JsPLAYn

With sump

I was thinking of adding a refugium as the sump is quite big.

I am planning on supplying water to the refugium with an extra small pump, as I believe they do not want a very high flowrate.

Would this be a waste of time or bad idea?

This is how I plan to change the sump. The blue is the existing size and layout.
Yellow - the refugium I thought about adding

Regarding the return pump. What size should I get? The tank is 120x45X45.
I know a to high flowrate could cause sandstorms in the DSB, which I do not want.

My total volume of water before stocking should be around 380 litres

Any suggestions or advice?
New Tank - 1.6 m x 750 x 800

Posted: March 14th, 2011, 4:24pm CDT by Jeann1

Hi.

My current tank was built by a guy that does not drill tanks, and I have to run a filter in my tank to remove loose particals.. there is no problem with this, as it works, but I want a marine tank that works like it should.

So I am having a replacement tank built for me..

I want some advice on this setup, from overflow boxes to sump setup and most importantly, how will I move everything from my current setup to the new setup without causing major cycles..

Below is a proposed drawing of the new tank. 1 with a coast 2 coast idea, and 1 with a centre overflow box..

- Normal Centre Overflow

- Coast 2 Coast Idea

Lighting on this is also something I want to talk about, what do I get? A MH unit?

A T5 unit with moonlights?

Also, sump design? DSB and so on...

I really want this to be a complete setup that I do not have to worry like the 1 I have now.

Any advice welcome..
Anyone wants a mantis shrimp?

Posted: March 14th, 2011, 3:52pm CDT by Tremayn

Finally caught this mantis shrimp after a month! Does anyone want him? I just have it in a little container. Would like to get rid of it asap. It is about 2cm long
Looking for Co2

Posted: March 14th, 2011, 12:37pm CDT by Lizid

Hi there guys I am looking for a Co2 system, if any one has one laying around please let me know...
Zoanthens frag for sale: brakpan East Rand

Posted: March 14th, 2011, 12:36pm CDT by animalia

Single frag for saleCommon Name:
Zoanthens
Scientific Name:
-
Size of coral
+/- 60 mm in dia 40-50 heads
How long have you had the coral?
quite long
Shipping or Collection only:
collection only
Your location.
brakpan East Rand
Price:
R100-00
Photo's:

"Nickerball" Zoa
Notes:
-
New tank set up, question about non-cycled water

Posted: March 14th, 2011, 11:44am CDT by Sammy

Hi Guys,

Got a question about non-cycled RO water mixed with synth salt mix.

Heres the deal, I have a fully cycled system up and running, DSB, Mature LR and mature substrate.

I would like to transfer all these into my new tank, BUT BUT BUT i want to fill this new tank up with fresh RO and salt mix.

So everything will be mature just besides the water.

My question is, will I need to cycle again for another 4 weeks ???
Magnesium for Calc Reactor

Posted: March 14th, 2011, 10:51am CDT by brentv

Hey Guys,
what is the best way of adding more magnesium to either the calc reactor or direct to my tank. It gets depleted pretty quickly with all my corraline, sps and lps?
Bacterial Counts in Reef Aquarium Water: Baseline Values and Modulation by Carbon Dos

Posted: March 14th, 2011, 10:31am CDT by dallasg

A must read for those interested in the biology of reefing Feature Article: Bacterial Counts in Reef Aquarium Water: Baseline Values and Modulation by Carbon Dosing, Protein Skimming, and Granular Activated Carbon Filtration — Advanced Aquarist's Online Magazine
Kiddies MX Gear

Posted: March 14th, 2011, 9:49am CDT by FransSny

Been to small for my son for quite some time...so letting go . All the goods is basically brand new, worn a few times but no serious falls etc)

O Neil MX Boots (size 2 US)
CAN Helmet & Goggles (would suit child up to 7/8 I guess)
CAN chest protector
Elbow guards

R 1200.

Shipping at buyers expense.

Also might have a pair of O Neil knee guards ...just need to find them
Post a for sale thread

Posted: March 14th, 2011, 9:47am CDT by zs1adc

Hi.
I'm would like to post a for sale thread but when I do so I get a message "There are no forms". Please let me know what I need and where I may be going wrong.
Thanking you, Reg.
Why we are our own worst enemy

Posted: March 14th, 2011, 9:35am CDT by dallasg

here is a link to RC thread about how we as reefers make things more expensive ourselves

I wish my Angel would eat your designer named zoa's - Reef Central Online Community
Check this for variety

Posted: March 14th, 2011, 9:29am CDT by dallasg

Zoas pages LE RARE ULTRA zoas palys for sale (page 1)