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Posted: April 30th, 2011, 7:45pm CDT by Paul B
If you travel a lot it is a pain to explain to someone how to feed your tank so I always use this. It is just a small powerhead with a film container stuck to the outflow. The film container has some 1/4" holes in it and it is positioned in the water on the edge of the tank with the top of the container out of the water. Adjust it so that the water just comes out of the 6 or 7 holes and not over the top.
I just keep this contraption running on the front edge of the tank and I have pre mixed frozen food in the freezer. The person feeding the tank just drops in a cube of frozen food that I also have in film containers. It thaws in the film container on the powerhead and gets dispersed throughout the tank.
No guessing.
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Posted: April 30th, 2011, 7:41pm CDT by sout
Hi Guys/Gals
I have over the last 2 weeks finally added some life to my tank.
250l Cube tank.
It is great, hope all goes well with my fish, they have been doing great so far.
I added a new False pecular clown and it started figting with my first oe, which i expected, seems like they have already sorted themselves out.
I had a lot of algae in the just before i put my fish in, it seems to be more controlled now, especially with my yellow tang he does not stop eating.
Here are some pics.
I have named everything, correct me if i am wrong.
2 Clowns sizing each other up
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_9787.jpg
Yellow Tang Grazing
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_9775.jpg
Gren Star Polyps
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_9778.jpg
Red Mushroom Coral
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_9777.jpg
Soft Coral not sure of the exact name
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_9776.jpg
Tank View from the front
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_9783.jpg
More Tank pics
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_9782.jpg
Threadfin Goldies
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_9770.jpg
My first False Pecular Clown
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_9773.jpg
My Second False Pecular Clown(more black)
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_9771.jpg
Blue legged Hermit Crab
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_9788.jpg
Have 2x Snails aswell no pics though.
:)
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hi, im new to the marine tanks, ive been reading a lot of articles and some contradicing each other, two simple questions, (i Hope):
1. protein skimmer - does this have to run 24hrs a day 7 days a week, or can i do a few times a week or hours a day?
2. Lighting, other than the 10-12 hours daylight (got the blue night light), can the lights be off totally, including the blue LED?
on both of the above, ive been told by reputable pet store, that it is possible for skimmer run 3-4 times a week and the lightning can go off (total darkness) few hours per day) Kinda like views of guys that out there already
Thoughts?
thanks
shane
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Found this website when I browsed the web for a Clown Frogfish- I really want one.
Here is a link to the site. There are nice info and zillions of photos if you click on any of the homepage pics under the categories:
frogfishes, anglerfishes: behavior, luring, camouflage, identification key, all frogfish species
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Posted: April 30th, 2011, 5:21pm CDT by Meneer
I have a 4 ft 370 litres total tank, so I believe I can only keep 1 tank in there.
i like the Regal, but I believe the Yellow is easier to keep.
Any advice on what I should go for? Do they both get Whitespot easily?
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Posted: April 30th, 2011, 5:03pm CDT by Salti
Hardware for saleThread title: R0 unit
Location: eastern cape pe
Shipping or Collection only: collection or will send via post office
Photo's and description/list of items for sale: Used it for 4 months only on small marine setup
Call me on 0836969134 thanks Shane.
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what is this thing should i get rid of it or is it ok?
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Posted: April 30th, 2011, 4:02pm CDT by Meneer
Any Idea what these are?
They are only underneath 2 pieces of FIJI LR
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Posted: April 30th, 2011, 3:37pm CDT by Meneer
I just returned from a week long holiday, and saw hat my Yellow Prawn Goby has a hole on the one side.
My other inhabitants are:
2 Ocelaris clowns
1 Cleaner Shrimp
1 Cleaner Wrasse
2 Blue Hermits
1 Pink Spot Shrimp Goby
1 Bi-Color Blenny
All the other fisg seems fine.
Someone who looked after my tank last monday reported that the Goby had a reddish spot on the side, so I assumed it got spooked and hurt itself.
I do not have a hospital tank as yet.
Any advice?
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Posted: April 30th, 2011, 3:29pm CDT by Tim S
Who's got?
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Posted: April 30th, 2011, 1:41pm CDT by Tom
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title: Toms Tank
Location: Port Elizabeth
Shipping or Collection only: Collection
Photo's and description/list of items for sale: 
Stock: Flame Angel, Purple Tang, Foxface, Box fish, Clown.
Skimmer: AM1000
Tank: Jebo with above tank Sump
Lights: Modified Jebo lid with 4T5 1.2 m No name tubes.
Hagen 1.2 M with No name tubes.
Sad day for me but we want to move on to other stuff.
Because of the Tank type, this must be considered as Fish only.
We wish to sell the entire system, drums, Air pumps, etc.
Price R5000 neg.
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hi guys i purchased 2 clowns 3days ago they are eating well and swimming around now and then! they seem to sit in the conner on the tank most of the time.
why is this?
is my water flow to powerful? iv got a submersible pump 1400l/h and a sunsun wave maker 3000l/h.
will the wave maker be tiering them out?
help would be appreciated
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Hardware for saleThread title: 2 X 250W Halide Unit
Location: Fourways, JHB
Shipping or Collection only: Collection
Photo's and description/list of items for sale: Unit most probably 18 months old but used for 6. I bought this unit a year ago but never used it. Only thing I used from this unit is the halide globes. Comes with mounting feet and will fit on tanks up to 900 long. No hanging kit included as I never got the cables from previous owner. Should be possible to get the suspension cables from a store where i got the original replacement UV shields. Comes with a spare original UV glass shield.
Unit has 2 X 21W T5 on the sides. Would work very well with 20K globes as they are nice and crisp. NO HALIDE GLOBES included as I used the globes in my aqua-medic pendants.
Dimensions: 900L X 315W X 80H.
T5 and Halides work on separate power cords.
Previous owner used it on a SPS dominated 900 X 900 X 700 cube.
New this unit retails for R5500.
Asking R1500.
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Posted: April 30th, 2011, 12:13pm CDT by Xereo
Black Powder Pistol & Revolver ( New )
Never been Fired
Just kept just to have them.
But i gotta let them go...
Lyman .54 cal Plains Pistol
A.Uberti .36 Cal Revolver 5 shot
Make me an offer
Remember they are Basically Brand new.
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Posted: April 30th, 2011, 11:06am CDT by Naiema
We have 2 new shipments landed this week at Sams Aquarium.French Angels,Yellow Tangs,Clowns, Pepperment Shrimps, Clams, Anemones,Elegagance, Brains,Bali Polyps,Button Polyps and more. Ph 0217122534/0826368990
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The older reefers should remember this tank.
'+ imgTitle +' | Tank of the Month | UltimateReef.Com
Thought I'd borrow one of his pics:
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Here is a great special for you guys to take advantage of but it only lasts for one week. From Today Saterday till next week Saterday. This is available to the whole of SA and while stocks last
Trev
All fish have been fully Quarantined for 2 weeks
Yellow Tangs - Buy 1 and get 2 chromis free for R395 ( were 495 each )
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Regal Tangs s-m size R370 each ( were 495 each )
The following fish have also finished their quarantine period and are available
Holicanthus Tricolor ( very rare and the only specimen in SA ) R1950 large
Acanthurus Achilles large size, extreemly strong and fit achilles R 3500
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Guys I'm making DIY Live rock and want to know how many kilogram live rock will I need to seed approximately 20 KG of base rock?
kind regards
MD
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Hi all just recieved new fish, ive just got home , so i dont have prices yet - anything you need prices on , pls just ask and once i have them , ill reply.
On a side note , we have made a few Quarrenteen tanks for the avid fish keeper.
Here is a pic.
Standered 2 ft tank with a 47cm sump, large overflow with top fish filter.
Floss / ceramic rings and heater.
Suitible pump and arraganite.
This setup excludes the light as you could use the black grain plastic , which is cheaper , but i like this look.
There are 3 sizes
610mn
915mm
1200mm
All for R995.00
@
HenkHugo
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Posted: April 29th, 2011, 8:40pm CDT by Bonzai
Found this slug in the tidal pool. Can anyone ID it please?
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I know this may be a silly question, but gonna ask the elders anyways!;)
I'm setting up a really small nano/pico tank ( 40 litres total volume).
If i use sand, water and LR from my existing setup, am i to expect a cycle as i would setting up a new system? only other things "new" would be hardware, filter floss and carbon.
any ideas?
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Hey guys i was wondering if hermit crabs and clown fish can go together because i have a hermit crab and one clown and was wondering if i can keep them together and if not ill put him in the sump ,, and what lighting should i put in for my sump thanks :)
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I posted this in my tank thread, but thought I would start a new thread of its own.
I took the plunge and bought a Queen Angel this afternoon from the US shipment that came in last night. 2 very healthy looking specimens came in...one small juvinile and one larger one...I went for the larger as it seemed more relaxed was pecking at rocks and glass for food and was not shy at all of people.
First placed him in the DT, but he got a bit of flack from the Flame Angel and Coral Beauty... didnt think that would happen as its not a Dwarf? So for now he is in the sump and seems calm and relaxed. There is lots of sponges etc down there that he is already pecking at so I am sure that helps as well. Added a rock with some Nori on it and he immidiately went and checked it out...not pecking at it so far though.
Not too worried about him eating just yet, new fish need time to settle down after being shipped imo so will see how he goes in the next few days.
Now I am not sure what to do...do I leave him in there for a good couple of days let him settle in and get his strength back or place him in the DT tonight after lights out?
Reason I am thinking the second option is because my Black Bean was beaten pretty badly when first introduced, but on seeing this I turned off the tank lights and left them so until the following day, the next day it was as if he had been in the tank for years and nobody even gave him a second glance. Would this be the case maybe with the Queen?
Also any other info from guys that have kept them that can help me keep happy and healthy and get it on the eating path in the future, as I have read they can be problematic to get to take prepared foods some times.
Anyway...here are some pics...
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In the DT
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Flame sizing him up. :(
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In the sump over my DSB.
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Hello i am looking for some frags in the centurion area. I dont mind paying for them...
my tank and wallet are looking the same at the moment, empty! :blush: but maybe i can fix one...:thumbup:
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Single frag for saleCommon Name: frogspawn
Scientific Name: -
Size of coral 12cm
How long have you had the coral? mother 2 years
Shipping or Collection only: collection only
Your location. Crawford, Cape Town
Price: R180
Photo's: 4 head frogspawn, nice size
Notes: 4 head frogspawn , nice size
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Posted: April 29th, 2011, 5:14pm CDT by Xereo
IN URGENT NEED OF A 2ND HAND RO UNIT
If you have one forsale please let me know.
i dont have the money for a brand new one.
Funds are a bit tight at the moment :(
Please if anyone has a spare one to lend to me or sell.
Thanks so much guys, I know u always try ur best to help fellow reefers.
:thumbup:
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Got this guy growing on this LR for a while now but now its big enough for an ID. What is it? Im thinking a type of Red Gracilaria Algae... This is the best pic I can take as my camera doesnt zoom :( .. lol
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Hi Guys
Please if anyone comes by this post, please could you let me know where i can find nice hermit crabs... can't seem to find them anywhere....
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Hi all
As some of you know, I have been on the market for a RED SEA MAX 250 setup. I have made contact with a few LFS's and have received a couple of quotes... some good, some not so good.
I am now on the verge of purchasing one and this is now your last opportunity to CONVINCE ME OTHERWISE. I have already received input on some other threads, but thought it best to start a thread just about this query.
By the way, I am a newbie (New to SW, but been in FW for years).
I know that it is pricey (1st negative that gets brought up). My wife has given the thumbs up and she loves the look of the RSM 250... I must agree that it looks stunning. Other comments have been that I can get a better & bigger DIY setup for the same price... well a DIY just doesn't look as good, and the RSM will fit the spot perfectly. Because it's in a "public" area in the house, I would like a tank that has the looks to boot.
I have touched base with a lot of RSM owners, and most comments have been good.
Please provide any comments (good or bad) on this thread... your input will be much appreciated.
By the way, to all of those who have already commented on this topic: A BIG THANK YOU! :thumbup:
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Posted: April 29th, 2011, 12:00pm CDT by Alias
New tank is coming next week and im assuming i will need a bigger return pump to meet the flow requirements.
The DT is going to hold about 200L of water and the sump about 30 - 40 L. The return pump will have to pump 1.4m up, Currently i have a resun 1500 which im guessing wont cut it.
Suggestions?
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Hardware for saleThread title: 1.2 Fish tank and sump for Sale
Location: Brixton, Johannesburg
Shipping or Collection only: Collection only
Photo's and description/list of items for sale: Hi,, I am selling my 1,2 m tank as I am moving to a bigger system
Tank was from exotic aquariums
Tank size is 1,2 meters x 0,5 wide and 0,5 high
Tank will be sold with lights 2x 54w T5 and a Daz 3x 34w t5, With sump and plumbing, Canopy has 2 fans as well.
No equipment.
Price R2000.00 neg
Please note the front glass has some scratches and may need to be replaced depends on the buyer
and Currently
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Hi all , we didnt get too much from America , to to fill the space i put some other available stock pics in as well.
Many thanks
David
Hawiian yellow tangs R649.95
Blue whip gorgonian R249.95
Pepperment shrimps R198.95
Arrow crabs R179.95
Queen angel small R 895.95
Dark blue mushrooms R329.95
Royal gramma R229.95
Fox face medium R249.95
Dancing shrimps R98.95
Cleaner shrimps R149.95
Pajama tang R 249.95
Bangi cardinals R198.95
Twin spot wrasse R249.95
Lyretail hog fish R249.95
Anamone R249.95
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All other livestockCommon Name: Fish
Scientific Name: Fish
Size See below
How long have you had it? From 3 years to 6 months
Shipping or Collection only: Collection Only
Your location. Brixton ,Johannesburg
Price: See below
Photo's: Hi, I am currently selling all live stock as I am moving to a bigger system, and doing some house renovations as well
Please see below for Pics and Price.
Sailfin Tang, Powder Blue Tang, Coral Beauty Angel, Elbi Angel, tomato clown, Pink Skunk Clownfish, Anthias, Lunar Wrasse, Humbug damsels
Sailfin
Size is bout 17 to 20 cm
Had her for about 3 years
Price R500.00
Powder Blue Tang
Size about 12cm to 15cm
Price R250.00
Coral Beauty Angel
Size about 5cm
Price R 200.00
Elbi Angel
Size about 5cm
Price R200.00
Tomato clown x2
about 5 cm
Price R 100.00
Pink Skunk Clownfish
Size about 4 cm
Price R80.00
No pic
Anthias x2
Size about 6 cm
Price R90.00
Lunar Wrasse
Size about 8 to 10 Cm
Price 180.00
Humbug damsels x2
Size about 4cm
Price R80
Mushroom Rock
Size about 15 cm about 15 + mushrooms
Price R 300.00
Frogspawn x2
Size 6 Heads and 4 heads
Price 6 heads R 350 and 4 Heads R200
Notes: Sorry for the Bad pics but only had a cam phone, Some pics are blur due to the fish swimming to quick.
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A new entry has been added to Links and Downloads Manager, category Aqua Medic
Description: User manual with parts list for the Aqua Medic Turboflotor Multi SL skimmer.
To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit
Turboflotor Multi SL Protein Skimmer
The comments you make there will appear in the posts below.
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Posted: April 29th, 2011, 10:33am CDT by mupwi
Can anyone point me at a document that outlines what can and cant be colected on our specimen licences more looking at the zoas and various types of corals sponges anemones ect. rather than the fish.
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A new entry has been added to Links and Downloads Manager, category Aqua Medic
Description: User manual with power ratings and parts list for the Aqua Medic Ocean Runner series of pumps, including the OR1200, OR2500, OR3500, OR6500.
To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit
Ocean Runner Pumps
The comments you make there will appear in the posts below.
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Hardware for saleThread title: Seio Controller for sale
Location: JHB
Shipping or Collection only: Will ship on buyers cost
Photo's and description/list of items for sale: 
Notes: Bought it and never used it
Can be used on the Sun Sun pumps as well as all prop pumps
Features:
- Built-in Auto High-Low Speed
- Variable timit 15 sec. to 30 min.
- Runs One or Two Seio Pumps
- Auto Restart After Feeding
- The controller will control one or two SEIO Super Flow Water Pumps. The pumps can be set to go from low to high; this surge can be set from 15 seconds to 30 minutes. The pumps on low operate at approximately 50% flow and then will ramp up to 100% when on high. There are also two preset feeding buttons at 8 minutes and 16 minutes. Once the time has elapsed the unit will go back to the original preset.
- Replaceable fuse 2.5 amp/250v
750.00 Neg
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- Does anyone know the going rate for Mauritian Goldies?
- What are the goldies found here?
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Hi guys,
i have a 4ft 280l tank with a 60l sump and reeftek skimmer and bio balls for filtration and approx 30kg LR. i added a light fitting about 4 months ago which has 2 X 150W MH lights and 2 X T5 bulbs. I placed the unit on top of the canopy and i started having all kinds of issues since then i started having issues with Algae.
I have recently been pressed for time and my tank took a turn for the worse. i will be doing a 50% water change this week and try and salvage all that is wrong with my tank which is now totally full of algae.
Could the light unit be too much for the size of my tank? Any other advice would also be appreciated.
thanks,
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my clowns swim the whole tank full when my wave maker/fan is off but as soon as i put my wave maker/fan on they seem to find a conner at the bottom of the tank or between the live rock and stay there till the fan is off? when fan is on and switched off the look very tired lol and need a few minutes to recover before wiggling around again.
Should i switch the fan off at night? is there a way of controlling the power of flow?
What should i do?
Advise would be highly appreciated
:-)
have a submersible pump 1400l/H and a sunsun wave maker/fan 3000l/H
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Hi all
I have a two sump system (Wizards old tank Setup) with a 50 mm pipe connecting the two sump. I have the whole setup running (Tank cycled the works!!!) the first sump has da skimmer and sump rock. Second is for a DSB. Well... When I filled up the DSB with 60kgs of reggies playsand (sump is made out of 4mm glass) it was all good. The next afternoon - not so good. I had water everywhere in my lounge and it turned out to be the DSB sump. It has a good ol crack right through the middle of it. Now my question. How do I fix it ? Do I cut off the sillicone holding the base glass and put a new one in and silicone it back or do I have to do the whole tank over ???? I was thinking of replacing the base glass with about 6-8 mm atleast ? The weird thing is I did put in a pine sheet and polestyrene for support and their is a steel support running underneath the area where the crack is.The tank is also supported on the sides aswell by the frame ! Below is a before pick of the sump to give you an idea.
All help will greatly be appreciated!
Willie:thumbup:
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Posted: April 28th, 2011, 9:48pm CDT by Bonzai
Just caught this Lionfish in the Tidal Pool.
What type of Lionfish is this :
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Ok guys just a question, Wen we see our hair algae slowly dieing due to lack of nutrients by skimmimg, addictives, DSB ect. But wen the algae dies and decays will it temperaly ? cause a spike in nutrients thus causing more algae?:tt2:
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Various frags for saleCommon Names: Orange centre zoas
Scientific Names: -
Size of frags Various
How long have you had the frags? Fragged Around 3 months ago
Are the frags mounted? Yes
Shipping or Collection only: Collection Only
Your location. Fourways Area, Joburg
Price: See photos
Photo's: Zoas are orange centre that pops under actinics, green outer ring and brown tenticles. The following is the mother colony.
Frag A - 45-50polyps. R100 - SOLD
Frag B - +-40 Polyps. Unmounted R90
Frag C - 45-50 polyps. Unmounted R100 - SOLD
Frag D - +-25 Polyps R70
Frag E - +-20 Polyps R60
Frag F - +-16 Polyps R50
Frag G - +-30Polyps. R80
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Hi guys.
Does anybody know where to buy bulkheads in Cape Town, without having to explain to the guys that I'm not looking for light fittings?
Another thing, I'm designing a 1.3L x 0.6W x 0.5H tank. The sump will be in garage which is about 3-4 meters away. What size overflow and return pipes will be sufficient and what size do I tell the guys to drill the holes?
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Hey guys,
Forgive me if i am just being paranoid..
My fairly new cleaner wrasse has a sore on his back, that may be a bite from another fish, but im not sure..
It ate like a pig this evening, but i only noticed it seemed a bit jerky and erratic after he ate. I must admit i noticed his behaviour only after i noticed the sore... so maybe im just paranoid. hope so. all other livestock is good.
He only seems to be jerky when he is chasing his reflection up and down the window, not when he is just swimming around.
this is the best photo i could get.. he's a fast one!!
If this were not a bite, perhaps a parasite, what behaviours should i be on the lookout for? besides the obvious head shaking, swimming skew etc
thx guys
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i have a cannon 400D thats served me well but ive outlived its use and now its seriously irratating me not to have crisp clear shot. So id like to upgrade and was wondering what cannon bodies you guys would suggest.
id like to go 5D mark II but are there other sugestions i should look at?
which lenses would you suggest for standard portrains and a decent outdoor 300-400mm zoom?
selling house will buy camera sort of deal :)
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my tank has been cycling for 6 weeks now,all is good. Added my first two clowns today they seem good just looks like my current is too strong for them, with my wave maker/fan. is it fine must i keep it on all day? how do i set it a bit weaker? should i switch it off at night?
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Posted: April 28th, 2011, 4:47pm CDT by Alias
Looking for some LR in the PE area. any reefers have?
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Hi, hope you are well. I have this anemone in my reef tank, it looks like he settled under a rock away from direct light. I have a small nano tank(100 lt) with t5 lighting. I put him in yesterday and will feed him frozen fish tonight(silverbacks). What kind of clown fish live in them? I have 2 small clowns that were captive bred and they don't go near it. I also use marine snow for my soft corals. will all of this be enough for him, or do I need to use extra
suplements? what does this guy add to the bioload of the tank? If he touches the other corals and burn them, will they recover? I have mainly soft corals and one hard coral
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Posted: April 28th, 2011, 2:58pm CDT by Alias
Hey,
What would it cost to get a 120x50x50cm tank make with an external overflow with two 32mm drain hole drilled. 6mm glass euro braced?
reason im asking is there is one for sale in PE but want to get the rough cost of one before buying it.
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Guys, I thought I would write this thread to assist guys that is not sure about which of the three most known chemical treatments for aiptasia to use.
**Please just remember that this is from my personal experience, so many may differ, and if you have any further advice to add please post here. I am not going to discuss any fish, nudi or shrimp treatment here, this is purely chemical controll.
Okey, so over the last few weeks I drastically had to do something about my aiptasia "farm" that was rapidly growing all over. I had them growin on my corals, glass, pumps and of course rock. I used three different products from three different manufacturers to try and bring them under control chemically.
This is the results I found on each of them:
1) Product Name: Tropic Marin - Elemi Aiptais.
Picture:
Price: +/- R140 - R160
Package Contents: 50ml bottle with liquid content. Syringe and sharp needle.
Ease of use: The product is a thin liquid that is easily pulled up using the syringe supplied. Injecting the liquid is a real mission, as you must inject into the coral disc, trying to miss the gastrovascular tube, otherwise the anemone just discharges the liquid into the water through it's mouth. The needle is very sharp and one needs to use care not to hurt other livestock.
Problems: The real drawback to this product is the fact that you have to insert the needle into the anemone in order to treat it. This is very difficult as the aiptasia immediately retracts the moment the needle touches it. Also treating small specimens is almost impossible.
Effectiveness: If (and let us exclamate the word
IF) you do inject the aiptasia 100% right, it dies a very fast death. If however you get it wrong, which you do 49 out of 50 times, you puncture the aiptasia which triggers it to spawn hundreds of spores, regrowing all over the tank. I have also noticed that injecting one large aiptasia will cause it "die" and there will be 10 small ones in that area a few days later.
Pro's: The price only really, and it is easy to draw from the bottle.
Con's: Not really effective, as you need precision to inject right.
My Rating: 2/10
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2) Product Name: Joe's Juice
Picture:
Price: +/- R130 - R150
Package Contents: 20ml bottle with white thickish liquid. Syringe and sharp point plastic needle.
Ease of use: After shaking the bottle well, you insert the syringe and try to draw the liquid out. The problem is this product has kalk in it, which, no matter how hard you try and keep the lid tight, forms kalk creep and it bolcks the syringe. Then you have a mission to get the stuff into the syringe. Then getting the stuff out once it blocks up the needle is also a mission. I ended up pressing to hard, and then the inevitable burst of liquid and you really waste it. It does however allow you to carpet bomb the aiptasia by dripping droplets of the product over aiptasia, causing it to burn the aiptasia to death.
Problems: The most problem I had here was the blockage of the needle, and the fact that I treated only half my tank and then the product was depleted. The second issue was that it has alot of kalk in it. I accidentally dropped some on a LPS in the tank, and it damaged the coral immediately. I dont think that the product would cause paramater issues, however I am not sure that if you use too much, whether it would cause parameter issues.
Effectiveness: Kalk is a very well known product to kill aiptasia. Therefore I found that the aiptasia did initially die, but unfortunately it grew back after a short time, in the exact same spot. Also, if you do not cover the whole disc, it burns just a part of the anemone, which again causes it to release spores, causing it to reproduce elsewhere.
Pro's: The kalk does a bit of damage once you get it right, but only when you get it right.
Cons: Price per ml. And also the kalk that blocks up every time you want to withdraw or inject the liquid.
My Rating: 4/10
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3) Product Name: Red Sea - Aiptasia X
Picture:
Price: +/- R160 - R190
Package Contents: 60ml bottle with pinkish thick liquid. Syringe and two blunt steel needles. One straight and the other bent 45degrees at tip.
Ease of use: The liquid is drawn up with the utmost of ease. The bent needle allows you access difficult to reach aiptasia, that sits on angles. You do have to have a very soft squeeze as the syringe responds very quickly to squirt the liquid. Again no physical touch is required so one can carpet bomb the aiptasia. I have even noticed aiptasia catching droplets with their tentacles and eating them.
Problems: I really did not experience much issues with it. The main issue with this product is the syringe that reacts at the sligtest touch, sometimes letting you squirt more than you wanted to.
Effectiveness: Once you have given an aiptasia a good dose of this, it is gone - for good. Unfortunately there will always be ones that sits in deep dark places, that will just respawn and grow again, but the product itself proves to be very very effective. The manufacturer also claims that a 60ml bottle will treat up to 100 large aiptasia.
Pro's: The sniper of the chemical products... One shot in the head and the aiptasia is down. It works so easy, and the bent needle helps to get to the more difficult canidates.
Cons: The price might be a tad high, but the volume of the bottle is quite good, so you get your money's worth.
My Rating: 9/10
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Guys, I thought I would write this thread to assist guys that is not sure about which of the three most known chemical treatments for aiptasia to use.
**Please just remember that this is from my personal experience, so many may differ, and if you have any further advice to add please post here. I am not going to discuss any fish, nudi or shrimp treatment here, this is purely chemical controll.
Okey, so over the last few weeks I drastically had to do something about my aiptasia "farm" that was rapidly growing all over. I had them growin on my corals, glass, pumps and of course rock. I used three different products from three different manufacturers to try and bring them under control chemically.
This is the results I found on each of them:
1) Product Name: Tropic Marin - Elemi Aiptais.
Picture:
Price: +/- R140 - R160
Package Contents: 50ml bottle with liquid content. Syringe and sharp needle.
Ease of use: The product is a thin liquid that is easily pulled up using the syringe supplied. Injecting the liquid is a real mission, as you must inject into the coral disc, trying to miss the gastrovascular tube, otherwise the anemone just discharges the liquid into the water through it's mouth. The needle is very sharp and one needs to use care not to hurt other livestock.
Problems: The real drawback to this product is the fact that you have to insert the needle into the anemone in order to treat it. This is very difficult as the aiptasia immediately retracts the moment the needle touches it. Also treating small specimens is almost impossible.
Effectiveness: If (and let us exclamate the word
IF) you do inject the aiptasia 100% right, it dies a very fast death. If however you get it wrong, which you do 49 out of 50 times, you puncture the aiptasia which triggers it to spawn hundreds of spores, regrowing all over the tank. I have also noticed that injecting one large aiptasia will cause it "die" and there will be 10 small ones in that area a few days later.
Pro's: The price only really, and it is easy to draw from the bottle.
Con's: Not really effective, as you need precision to inject right.
My Rating: 2/10
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2) Product Name: Joe's Juice
Picture:
Price: +/- R130 - R150
Package Contents: 20ml bottle with white thickish liquid. Syringe and sharp point plastic needle.
Ease of use: After shaking the bottle well, you insert the syringe and try to draw the liquid out. The problem is this product has kalk in it, which, no matter how hard you try and keep the lid tight, forms kalk creep and it bolcks the syringe. Then you have a mission to get the stuff into the syringe. Then getting the stuff out once it blocks up the needle is also a mission. I ended up pressing to hard, and then the inevitable burst of liquid and you really waste it. It does however allow you to carpet bomb the aiptasia by dripping droplets of the product over aiptasia, causing it to burn the aiptasia to death.
Problems: The most problem I had here was the blockage of the needle, and the fact that I treated only half my tank and then the product was depleted. The second issue was that it has alot of kalk in it. I accidentally dropped some on a LPS in the tank, and it damaged the coral immediately. I dont think that the product would cause paramater issues, however I am not sure that if you use too much, whether it would cause parameter issues.
Effectiveness: Kalk is a very well known product to kill aiptasia. Therefore I found that the aiptasia did initially die, but unfortunately it grew back after a short time, in the exact same spot. Also, if you do not cover the whole disc, it burns just a part of the anemone, which again causes it to release spores, causing it to reproduce elsewhere.
Pro's: The kalk does a bit of damage once you get it right, but only when you get it right.
Cons: Price per ml. And also the kalk that blocks up every time you want to withdraw or inject the liquid.
My Rating: 4/10
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3) Product Name: Red Sea - Aiptasia X
Picture:
Price: +/- R160 - R190
Package Contents: 60ml bottle with pinkish thick liquid. Syringe and two blunt steel needles. One straight and the other bent 45degrees at tip.
Ease of use: The liquid is drawn up with the utmost of ease. The bent needle allows you access difficult to reach aiptasia, that sits on angles. You do have to have a very soft squeeze as the syringe responds very quickly to squirt the liquid. Again no physical touch is required so one can carpet bomb the aiptasia. I have even noticed aiptasia catching droplets with their tentacles and eating them.
Problems: I really did not experience much issues with it. The main issue with this product is the syringe that reacts at the sligtest touch, sometimes letting you squirt more than you wanted to.
Effectiveness: Once you have given an aiptasia a good dose of this, it is gone - for good. Unfortunately there will always be ones that sits in deep dark places, that will just respawn and grow again, but the product itself proves to be very very effective. The manufacturer also claims that a 60ml bottle will treat up to 100 large aiptasia.
Pro's: The sniper of the chemical products... One shot in the head and the aiptasia is down. It works so easy, and the bent needle helps to get to the more difficult canidates.
Cons: The price might be a tad high, but the volume of the bottle is quite good, so you get your money's worth.
My Rating: 9/10
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Guys, I thought I would write this thread to assist guys that is not sure about which of the three most known chemical treatments for aiptasia to use.
**Please just remember that this is from my personal experience, so many may differ, and if you have any further advice to add please post here. I am not going to discuss any fish, nudi or shrimp treatment here, this is purely chemical controll.
Okey, so over the last few weeks I drastically had to do something about my aiptasia "farm" that was rapidly growing all over. I had them growin on my corals, glass, pumps and of course rock. I used three different products from three different manufacturers to try and bring them under control chemically.
This is the results I found on each of them:
1) Product Name: Tropic Marin - Elemi Aiptais.
Picture:
Price: +/- R140 - R160
Package Contents: 50ml bottle with liquid content. Syringe and sharp needle.
Ease of use: The product is a thin liquid that is easily pulled up using the syringe supplied. Injecting the liquid is a real mission, as you must inject into the coral disc, trying to miss the gastrovascular tube, otherwise the anemone just discharges the liquid into the water through it's mouth. The needle is very sharp and one needs to use care not to hurt other livestock.
Problems: The real drawback to this product is the fact that you have to insert the needle into the anemone in order to treat it. This is very difficult as the aiptasia immediately retracts the moment the needle touches it. Also treating small specimens is almost impossible.
Effectiveness: If (and let us exclamate the word
IF) you do inject the aiptasia 100% right, it dies a very fast death. If however you get it wrong, which you do 49 out of 50 times, you puncture the aiptasia which triggers it to spawn hundreds of spores, regrowing all over the tank. I have also noticed that injecting one large aiptasia will cause it "die" and there will be 10 small ones in that area a few days later.
Pro's: The price only really, and it is easy to draw from the bottle.
Con's: Not really effective, as you need precision to inject right.
My Rating: 2/10
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2) Product Name: Joe's Juice
Picture:
Price: +/- R130 - R150
Package Contents: 20ml bottle with white thickish liquid. Syringe and sharp point plastic needle.
Ease of use: After shaking the bottle well, you insert the syringe and try to draw the liquid out. The problem is this product has kalk in it, which, no matter how hard you try and keep the lid tight, forms kalk creep and it bolcks the syringe. Then you have a mission to get the stuff into the syringe. Then getting the stuff out once it blocks up the needle is also a mission. I ended up pressing to hard, and then the inevitable burst of liquid and you really waste it. It does however allow you to carpet bomb the aiptasia by dripping droplets of the product over aiptasia, causing it to burn the aiptasia to death.
Problems: The most problem I had here was the blockage of the needle, and the fact that I treated only half my tank and then the product was depleted. The second issue was that it has alot of kalk in it. I accidentally dropped some on a LPS in the tank, and it damaged the coral immediately. I dont think that the product would cause paramater issues, however I am not sure that if you use too much, whether it would cause parameter issues.
Effectiveness: Kalk is a very well known product to kill aiptasia. Therefore I found that the aiptasia did initially die, but unfortunately it grew back after a short time, in the exact same spot. Also, if you do not cover the whole disc, it burns just a part of the anemone, which again causes it to release spores, causing it to reproduce elsewhere.
Pro's: The kalk does a bit of damage once you get it right, but only when you get it right.
Cons: Price per ml. And also the kalk that blocks up every time you want to withdraw or inject the liquid.
My Rating: 4/10
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3) Product Name: Red Sea - Aiptasia X
Picture:
Price: +/- R160 - R190
Package Contents: 60ml bottle with pinkish thick liquid. Syringe and two blunt steel needles. One straight and the other bent 45degrees at tip.
Ease of use: The liquid is drawn up with the utmost of ease. The bent needle allows you access difficult to reach aiptasia, that sits on angles. You do have to have a very soft squeeze as the syringe responds very quickly to squirt the liquid. Again no physical touch is required so one can carpet bomb the aiptasia. I have even noticed aiptasia catching droplets with their tentacles and eating them.
Problems: I really did not experience much issues with it. The main issue with this product is the syringe that reacts at the sligtest touch, sometimes letting you squirt more than you wanted to.
Effectiveness: Once you have given an aiptasia a good dose of this, it is gone - for good. Unfortunately there will always be ones that sits in deep dark places, that will just respawn and grow again, but the product itself proves to be very very effective. The manufacturer also claims that a 60ml bottle will treat up to 100 large aiptasia.
Pro's: The sniper of the chemical products... One shot in the head and the aiptasia is down. It works so easy, and the bent needle helps to get to the more difficult canidates.
Cons: The price might be a tad high, but the volume of the bottle is quite good, so you get your money's worth.
My Rating: 9/10
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Hi,
I am a new member, but I have had my system for more than 3 years. Unfortuanetely, I have to sell everything because I need the cash and I am moving house. Check the "for sale" section for more info.
Best Regards
Jean
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Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title: Full system & Fish
Location: East Lodnon
Shipping or Collection only: Will ship
Photo's and description/list of items for sale: East London has preference! If you wanting full tank then you get preference:
Hardware:
TS1 Skimmer
Stand
Tank 4ft - 1.2 x 45 x 50
t5 lighting unit (hand made, wood NICE!) 3x double ballasts & bulbs
Vortech MP10 - 2 months old!! great condition
ALL for
R5000
Fish
Regal Angel - R1200
Swallow Tail angel - R550
3x Chromis - R60ea
1x Anthias - R100
1x Niger Trigger - R300
All: R2000
If you want to take tank and fish - then we can neg a deal
*Please note the regal angels price. this is a NICE fish. IMO, the best fish ever -beautiful intelligent, coral safe. its healthy and will stay that way for MANY years
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Posted: April 28th, 2011, 12:33pm CDT by Duri
so my water conditions are all pretty good...
my cyno is going away...
but why does the kenyan tree start to droop? even the white tree that looks like the kenyan tree. all other corals are fine
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As a an additional convenience to the reefers in our area RO water is available for free at Two Oceans Aquatic S&S. A max of 50Ltrs per week though will be available per reefer but I am sure that this will cover the needs of 95% of aquariums.
Regards
Trev
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Another upgrade and dont want the phone.
R1000
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Hi all
I caught a pair of these 4km up a river in the Kei 2 months ago. Both are thriving in one of my systems but I'm a bit embarrassed to admit that I am stumped as to what they are....
Note the large mouth in the second pic
Thanks in advance.
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Not being able to find Alanod in CT , I have found a excellent substitute in a product called Mylar / Mylan . It is used extensively in the hydroponics industry as a reflector for increased growth etc.
Lekker Cheap as well.
hortishop internal
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hi there, i lost yesterday an expensive fish ... and he jumped.
Well, i am now looking into putting asap something up at night or when i am away.
I saw alot of pet shops use a white mesh of some type ...
where can i buy some of that (builders maybe) ?
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Posted: April 28th, 2011, 8:27am CDT by durleo
Hi Guys I am coming up to joburg this week and would like to know if anyone has any SPS frags for sale?
Regards
Duran
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Posted: April 28th, 2011, 8:09am CDT by Tony
I would just like to get your opinions on the ATI powermodule vs the Geisemann Matrix? A lot of guys on international forums seem to think that the ATI is better because of the cooling fans prolonging the life of the bulbs and maintaining high par readings opposed to the Geisemann but I would just like to hear your opinions and experiences. The ATI is slightly cheaper than the Geisemann. Both will have 8 T5's with varying colours. Also how do you rate the bulbs of each brand?
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hello i am desperately looking for a metal halide fixture to buy, or borrow... if its got a bulb that is a bonus. :) thanks a million! Andrew
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I am looking for 4 seio magnets, 2 for the M1100/1500 and 2 for the M820.
I can use the sun sun magnets as well.
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hi guys
i have been thinking of starting a marine setup:thumbup:, any advise is much appreciated.
what is a good size tank to start a setup like this.
i preferable want to have some fish at the start and slowly start getting into reefs as i get more used to the process of handling the water and other stuff.
thanks in advance
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Posted: April 27th, 2011, 8:04pm CDT by Falcon
Hardware for saleThread title: Hailea 4 x54w t5 light unit
Location: vereeniging
Shipping or Collection only: shipping at your expense
Photo's and description/list of items for sale: Hey guys i've upgraded my big tank to a 400w mh and t5 combo so i dont need this unit anymore,will rather use the cash towards stocking my new tank.
It a 4 x 54w t5 unit made by hailea,it has semi individual reflectors and cooling vents on the top and sides to release heat.
Splash cover not so clear anymore and has a small crack, so i suggest you replace it to get maximum light throughput.It has nuts on the top to mount hanging kit.
Looking for R1200 neg.
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nb it has 2 reeftek tubes that are around a year old but the other two need replacing as they are almost gone.
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Hey guys, I had some great success with a recent LED project, i thought id share with you:
Needs:
PVC electrical trunking
Loose LED's (i used 20 royal blue... NOT UV!!)
12v Transformer
glue gun
soldering iron
Total cost: approx R500
Time:
3hrs
Results:
AWESOME!!!
The only complicated bit is wiring them up correctly... Since they are 3v leds, i had to wire 5 banks of 4leds in series, to make sure the power is sufficient. They only draw 20MA, so just about any transformer will do it.
I will try to post some decent pics in the next few days, and will gladly help anybody if they need further instructions..
Mike
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Posted: April 27th, 2011, 7:00pm CDT by lIghty
Hi all
I'm looking at getting a second lens for my 500D to compliment the STD 18-55 IS lens, I'm wanting something with a bit of zoom. I would like to do some sports and wildlife photography. I'm still busy saving up for it, but would appreciate some input in the interim.
What I've been looking at:
55-250 IS - R2700
75-300 USM - R2500
70-300 IS USM - R5200 (the one I like :))
28-135 IS USM - R4500
If you guys know anyone selling a good s/hand, please let me know, as I'm on a tight budget!
Thanks
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Posted: April 27th, 2011, 6:30pm CDT by regis
just wanted some of the reefers out there opinons. My tank is 850l x 650w x 600h. Have some small sps frags and some softies. Is 2 x 70w MH and 6 x 39w T5. enough lighting, too little or borderline. The lights are 12cm above the water. I would like a manly sps tank. Whating for your thoughts.
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Hi all
I am new to MASA and new to marine. :clap:
I have experience with FW, but SW is now on the horizon. I will soon be bombarding this site with all sorts of weird and wacky quezzies, so beware!:eek:
Kind regards,
Lando
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Ive been using my lfs water for quite some time now and Ive been told that its Ro/Di water. Took some of the water today and had the TDS tested by a shop that sells water and the TDS reading was 225(no wonder Ive been struggling with algae since I stared). The TDS in our tap water is about 240. The water he sells in his shop has got a TDS of 3.
This is the parametres of his water. Is there anything unsafe for my tank in this water .? Ill only be using like 2 litres of this for top ups as Im using nsw for my water changes. Can I use the water.
Calcium : < 2
Sodium < 3
Potassium as k. whatever that means
Chloride < 5.
Sulphate (So4) < 2
Alkalinity (CaCo3) <5
Nitrate < 0.3
TDS 3
Ph - 6-8
Iron < 0.1
Magnesium < < 0.1.
surely this water is better than the RO/DI (or tap water) my lfs sells me.
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hey guys
Thanks for all the help so far.
I currently got green star polyps on my sandbed. theyve been there for a week. Can I leave them there or must they go onto a rock. Ive heard and read that they tend to overgrow everything when you put them on rocks, so thats why I thought of putting them on my sandbed. Another thing im worried about is maybe itll collect crap and detris under the colony that'll be bad for water quality.
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Posted: April 27th, 2011, 2:49pm CDT by regis
I was wondering if you can use the pratly steel quick set inside your tank or only the original? Anyone use it before? Thanks
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Posted: April 27th, 2011, 10:14am CDT by gaz19
Hardware for saleThread title: FS: aqua medic wave
Location: Durban
Shipping or Collection only: both
Photo's and description/list of items for sale: 
Notes: shipping: at buyers expense.
reason: need the cash hence the sale.
price:make me an offer.
condition: good, well looked after.
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Posted: April 26th, 2011, 2:19am CDT by Rabbit
Hi Guys,
Days after purchasing my lipstick it had been in quarantine, I've introduced it yesterday and it was swimming and eating fine. This evening i noticed that it was laying on its side ans funny enough the yellow tang was trying to help it stay up by pushing it up when it tries to lay down, my PH levels where a bit high, i've managed to bring it down by switching off the light in the DT. What could this be ?
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Posted: April 26th, 2011, 8:11pm CDT by Tim S
Hardware for saleThread title: 150W MH - balasts, diffusers and lamp
Location: Durbanville, Cape Town
Shipping or Collection only: Collection
Photo's and description/list of items for sale: 
Notes: I have 2 x 150W MH electronic balasts for sale. Also have 2 x magnetic balasts up for grabs. 2 x round diffusers and 1 brand new 10 000k Venture lamp still sealed in packaging.
All items seperately available.
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Hey Brenda
Ok about a month ago I bought a Magnifica, knowing about it's high light and flow needs. I placed it directly under my 150w mh, an right in front of a flow pump(covered). The mh is 6400K (don't know if this could be the problem). After I had the nennie for a week, the colors were great, but then we had to go away for a week. I left someone in charge of the tank, but I think he forgot to turn my mh on for the week. When I came back the nennie was severely bleached. The nennie remained in somewhat the same spot(directly under the halide, at the most top point of my tank). I was very crossed about this, knowing the bleached nennie rate I came to MASA and searched the forums as much as I could. The nennies foot and tentacles are still very sticky (sticking to my fingers even when I'm feeding), the nennie is stuck to the rock like concrete, still very strong. I started feeding it pieces of muscle, the strange thing is it ate faster then when I first introduced him. I would search the entire tank to make sure there is no parts of muscle that he spat out. I started feeding it bigger pieces(it's a big nennie, +-30cm length,moth almost 5cm) until I started feeding complete muscles, everyday, twice but I still can't find any remains any part of the day(The flow in the tank works that all detritus will be blown to one spot). It's tentacles remain very sticky and it's opening amazingly, also the mouth is semi open during the day (Read that in magnificas this is preferred), I also enriched the food with iodide and reef trace elements. Now my question, I'm taking pics every week to make sure the nennie is recovering, but it seems that the nennie is still getting whiter. Could this be from the lights, sometimes my tank hit temps of 28 degrees C, could this be the problem?
water quality:
ph 8.5
Salinity 1.024
Nitrate,nitrite,phosphate all 0
the tank has been running for more then a year now. I really don't want to loose this beautiful animal.
here are some pics
before the vacation:
When we came back:
2 weeks after daily feedings and light cycles, maybe I'm just paranoid, but another opinion would greatly be appreciated. The nennie seems whiter...
Also another question, at night the nennie has a redish foot like shown in the pics, but during the day the foot is a greenish to brown, is this because of my yellow lights?
Also is it possible that the nennie could have bleached so quickly in a week with just 2 t5 54watt actinic and coral blue?
Thanks for the help, and please I will appreciate any advice.
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Posted: April 26th, 2011, 7:44pm CDT by Tim S
Single frag for saleCommon Name: Hammer coral
Scientific Name: -
Size of coral 150mm
How long have you had the coral? about a year
Shipping or Collection only: collection
Your location. Durbanville, Cape Town
Price: R160 or R80 for half
Photo's: 
Notes: I'd like to swop it fot something I don't have, but if not it can be sold as one piece or 2 good sized frags.
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Posted: April 26th, 2011, 7:36pm CDT by aslam
So I decided to keep my chiller outside,needed more clear tubing so went out and bought 14 metres.I smelt the chemical as the guy handed it over to me,and asked if it would harm my livestock,the guy replied it would be fine.Anyway,I hav'nt used it yet.Anyone experienced this before,let me know the outcome.I did not purchase the 20mm clear tubing from a petshop as all are out of stock.It appears the company that normally supplies petshops went down under.Thanks
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Single Coral for saleCommon Name: Pulsing Xenia
Scientific Name: -
Size of coral Nice colony on a small fist sized rock
How long have you had the coral? 4 months
Shipping or Collection only: collection
Your location. JHB, Randburg
Price: Swap-if possible
Photo's: Im keen to swap this colony for something of equal value(guessing R350-400)- first prize would be a nice LPS of some sort but beggars cant be choosers;)
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Hey folks,
I ordered a purple bubble tip nammie for my tomato clown last week, and this little guy arrived...
I did a lot of researchbefore buying, and know all about caring for a BTA, the problem is i am no expert but pretty sure this is H. Malu, or Sebae anemone, not a BTA.
I introduced him a few days ago, and struggled to place him in an appropriate spot, he kept falling on his head, floating around and landing up in caves and crevaces out of the light... which im pretty sure he needs to survive.
My question is; does this nemmie need a rock or sand to plant himself in, i have him in this spot, but havt to turn my 5500l/h powerhead off to keep him here, and he does not seem to "put his roots down anywhere". does this mean he is generally not happy with something, and is therefore trying to wait for currents to move him, or is this just how this species operates?
My tomato clown has no idea what this new thing is, and has no idea what to do with it!! he stilljust chases his reflection around all day!!
back to the nemmie... water params are all within good readings, possibly sal is a bit low at .022/.023... should i raise it?
Lighting is 4 x 70w MH (14 and 20k) 1 x T5 acintic and diy, LED suppliments (blue).
Any advise or info on this species (if it is in fact H.Malu) is much appreciated
regards,
Mike, the lonely clown and confused nemmie!
A close-up of nennie: after toilet time:blush:
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Just because he was unplanned, it doesnt mean i love him any less!!!
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Various frags for saleCommon Names: Pulsing Xenia
Scientific Names: -
Size of frags 5-10 small trunks each
How long have you had the frags? +/- 3 months
Are the frags mounted? Yes
Shipping or Collection only: collection only
Your location. JHB, Randburg
Price: R100
Photo's: have about 10 of these nice lil frags available. fragged them months ago so all are well established and healthy on their little rocks.
R100 a frag, more than willing to swap too!!
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i have been looking at international forums and have this idee about a long tank with eel grass in and a pipe fish or two, as my next project,
what algae do we get that at least looks nice, i know we have caulapra, chaeto, etc but what else?
regards Johan
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Posted: April 26th, 2011, 6:13pm CDT by Zuna
Fish for saleCommon Name: Yellow tang
Scientific Name: zebrasomas flavescens
Size of fish +- 70mm
How long have you had the fish? 6 months
Is the fish eating? yes eating nori, frozen food, flakes and brine shrimp
Shipping or Collection only: collection
Your location. JHB eldorado park
Price: R450
Photo's: 
Notes: HI
Im shutting down my tang setup:( i started bout 6 months ago
i have 2 yellows tangs - R450 each
1 purple tang - R850
1 pearl scale angel - R350
1 Naso lituratus R450
that needs a new home
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Posted: April 26th, 2011, 5:49pm CDT by Alias
So my new tank needs roughly 20kg's of LR and at R100 a kg thats a hefty expense.
My question is, is LR just porous rock? I have 6kg's of LR, so if i put "dead" rock from the beach/rock pools in will it seed?
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Posted: April 26th, 2011, 5:21pm CDT by pXius
Ok,
So I'm new to the game but doing my homework.
I'm getting my tank custom built, 1500mm long, 500mm wide and 700mm high, with water level at around 650mm.
My goal would be some nice sps, nennie etc. (AFTER 9 MONTHS AT-LEAST, DON WORRY :p)
I've been reading/shopping around etc and I'm struggling to come to a proper solution.
I'm looking to use Giesemann T5's 54W tubes.
The actinic + has a Kalvin rating of 22000k (the blue part anyway) and 6000k in white.
What combination and how many T5's would I need?
2 Mid day (6k), 2 Actinic + and 2 Blues+ is what I've got in mind. (6total, maybe an extra 2 pinks for eyecandy)
Are the Actinic + effective replacements for MH's?
I would prefer to stick with T5's but don't want to put any strain on the corals etc.
Thanks.
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Posted: April 26th, 2011, 4:31pm CDT by Alias
Hey,
not sure if this has been posted but its a nice guide for us noobs to picking fish. It lists the most common fish per tank size. check it out
lgreen's Ultimate Guide To Nano Fish - Nano-Reef.com Forums
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sorry for asking so many questiuons.
Ive just added my first 3 corals. gsp , a feather duster and 2 really tiny mushrooms. So how do you know when you have too much waterflow for them. Ive currently got 2400 l/h(seio im my dt and 750l/h in the back of my tank. The sump. Ive got a boyu tl 550. Its a 130l.
I only recently added an extra 1400l/h before adding coral cause of algae in tank. Ive got a fine sand bed and my sand bed is not blowing away from the flow.
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Hi guys, what nice fish can i add to my cube ?
I already have:
2 clowns
1 regal
1 fox face
5 Chromis
1 fire fish
2 purple (fire fish), dont know the name, but they are purple.
blue cheek blenny
scopas tang
I was thinking of a flame angel, but i am scared my corals might be nibbed. I am into softies.
Next is a yellow and purple tang ... and also 5 goldies
what else is the question ?
I have a 650L cube, and think i can have about 30 small fish, or 15 biggish fish ... but what is the question.
I want to add 1 fish per month from now on ...:blush:
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Hi Guys
Please help, i have a transparent plant or organism that is growing from my live rock...
It is very squishy and it has many tenticles, it seems like it has its own bace, like a tube, but is also attched, it looks like feather tips coming form the tenticles...
Please advise...
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Hey guys
I havent got my own ro unit so am forced to buy water from lfs. I dont trust that lfs and she cant give me test results for the water.
There is this one guys who can tho but he isnt very clued up on the water.he just sells it. here the parametres.
can I use it. I use nsw for water changes so only use it for top us which is about 2l a week.
Here the parametres :
Calcium : < 2
Sodium < 3
Potassium as k. whatever that means
Chloride < 5. That looks high
Sulphate (So4) < 2
Alkalinity (CaCo3) <5
Nitrate < 0.3
TDS < 6
Ph - 6-8
Iron < 0.1
Magnesium < < 0.1
Thanks
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Posted: April 26th, 2011, 1:22pm CDT by Rabbit
Hey Guys,
I'm someone could assist me with this.....
I've noticed that the guys in the states sells off reef cleaner packages, eg liveaquaria.com
To Purchase something similar at our LFS' would cost a arm and a leg to get something similar. ie one blue legged hermit would average on R40.
Is there a place in the cape where one could collect similar reef safe invertes for use in our tanks. or buy in bulk at a reasonable price ?
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Hey guys, Im going to start dosing just BioDigest for now. I will get BioClean next month when I have money :P and Im also paranoid about dosing bioptim at the moment because I have some cyano so I was thinking it would help the cyano lol ..
Anyways, the recommended dosage for my tank is 3 vials (600L) and my system is around 660L .. I have a refuge with cheato and I dont want it to die. If I dose 3 vials then wont the nutrients drop to such a low level that the chaeto will die?
@
Slagter, after a while when he dosed biodigest his macro algae died.
I just have some shrooms and a frogspawn and I will not be stocking any sps in the near future (will be sticking to LPS, zoa's, shrooms etc). I wanted to know if I should rather dose 2 vials instead?
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Hi Guys , i went to go and collect some water this weekend at the Aquarium, went inside quick to use the toilet and walked past the Clown display tank , Lovely tank but 3 quaters of the fish were half dead , with a few dead ones to , my personal opinion is that the tank is hopelessly over stocked.
Has anyone else noticed it ?
Kind regards
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Hardware for saleThread title: Some More Odds & Ends
Location: Hermanus (CT)
Shipping or Collection only: Shipping at own expense
Photo's and description/list of items for sale: Cleanup is still producing stuff that I will not use on my new setup.
Two Little Fishies PhosBan Reactor 150
HX 6510 Feeder pump (1 month old)
500 ml Seachem Phosguard (unopened) , phos & silicate remover media
R 500 for the lot
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If you run SPS:
1. How many L's in your DT & sump each?
2. What do you dose? Brand you use and how much ml or grams?
3. How often do you test, do you test only, ca, mg and alk?
4. Do you find that SPS is science?
5. Are monti's and digitata more resilient than other SPS?
Reason being I was tricked, i tell you scammed :) by Broder into SPS a week ago and now I have many questions and am more nervous about my corals ability to survive in my tank.
My only real dosing I use is alk 8.3 into RO chamber. 1 teaspoon : 45 L RO each weekend.
6 drops of iodein on Wen & Sat
12 drops of mg on Wen & Sat
5 ml ca on Wen & Sat
Also Bioptim & digest on alterating bi monthly cycle.
I do test, found mg down on my last test so increased dosage.
When I grow up I wanna have SPS. :).
Am I on the correct path or should I be doing something different?
Also if anybody has advice on keeping SPS and reads this tread could you add your experience / advice / shopping list of non commercial treatments for dosing to this tread.
Thanks to all concerned SPS lovers, I have stick fever and don't want to get better ever again, so no referrals to doctors for this sickness please. :)
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So 4 of us dived Vechies today.
lIghty, Danimal, ShaneO and myself.
Water not great, end of Limestone only 1-2 m of vis with a fair bit of surge.
Nothing specacular, caught:
1) couple of cleaner wrasse
2) semi
3) striatus
4) couple of coral banded shrimp
5) Paraluterus Prionurus (Valentini Mimic)
6) Racoon fly
Saw lots of local flies incl aurigas, marley eye, black burnies, coachmen. Also black beans, goldies, tenenti tang. Some beautiful full grown dussemeris around. Bland as a juveline, but stunning as an adult. The bigest evil eye puffer I've ever seen, must have been half a meter long:eek:.
continue dsiscussion here .......
:peroni:
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Hi, so i took the plunge and bought me marine tank. So far so good, little daunting at first, lots to read and lott conflicting views. makes things intersting.
my question, what is the power consumption of these tanks generally, its got all the standard features, lightningm skimmer, heater, pump and got extra power pump thing.....
thanks
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I stay in Durban and I am just finishing my simplex. I have a long kitchen, diningroom and lounge onto a patio, pool and sea view. So I wanted a divider between the diningroom and lounge. I was shopping at the Cresent Umhlanga and stumbled across Petland. They have a Marine Tank section and I thought what a great divider if at the right height. So I ordered a tank 1.5m*600*500. My question is "if I am wanting a shortcut but willing to learn from their team over time is this wise or not, or is their a member that could help me with the same service but is far more highly recommended?"
Kind Regards
Chris:thumbup:
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well i decided to upgrade my 4ft (250lt) tank to a 5ft (672lt)
so i collected the tank and i am now doing a fresh water test for about 3 day to see if there are any leaks.
full system
670lt 1400 x 640 x 750 DT
250lt sump (dsb)
8 x t5 55w globes
TS2 skimmer
600 x 700 ATS
i am planning to have no wave makers in the tank and i am going to do a closed cercuit return with 2 x 4000lt pumps.
the overflow will be a skinny overflow the complete right side of the tank 20mm wide
the DT with Fresh water in
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Hi all !
Doing my dsb 2morrow! Looking for a donation of macro algae like cheato or any other good macro algae. Any donations in durban area?
Please?
Willie
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watch this mantis shrimp solve a Rubiks Cube!!!
YouTube - Mantis Shrimp Solving Rubiks Cube
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Is it wize to put sand stirrers in a DSB? critters like sea cucumbers ect.. that only disterb the top layer of sand and leave the anerobic areas.
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Hi all,
Being bored during the holidays and after a visit to Jaco Schoeman I decided to play with an old tank I had laying here at home.
Tank Dimensions: 445 (L) x 315 (W) x 320 (D) (Inside Measurements)
Popped in at builders warehouse and had some pieces of glass cut. Later had to visit Robert Kukla to get some pieces of glass re-cut!
Purchased a sheet of glass, had builders cut out a section for the overflow, drilled a 20mm hole with a glass drill bit I purchased for the return flow (why do the LFS say this is so difficult). Also spray painted the back sheet for the sump in blue.
Not to assemble the pieces of glass for the sump. The water will flow over the overflow and in, down and up two chambers. Still looking for ideas for medium for these sections before I use bio-balls and ceramics...
I used some plumbing parts for the return pump.
Water then flows out and over a 150mm DSB with some live rock...(well that is the idea) before flowing into the final chamber that holds my heater and ATMAN 450l/h return pump.
Just gave it the last few lines of silicone and waiting for it to dry before testing for leaks.
Updates to follow!
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Posted: April 24th, 2011, 12:29am CDT by Meneer
This fish was caught in Langebaan - but nobody seems to be able to identify it.
Was slippery - like an eel..
Any ideas?
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Posted: April 24th, 2011, 11:00pm CDT by Clynt
Hi
I am new to the forum and are in the process of buying my first tank and was looking for some advice which I found on the site, looks like I am going to get the Juwel Vision 260 to start with.
Clynt
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Posted: April 24th, 2011, 9:50pm CDT by keyaam
As the title says the power will be out for 2 days and i need a genny asap
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Its time to start a new thread to chronical my new build. My
existing system has been stable for quite some time now (thanks to luck, patience and most of all MASA:yeahdude:) so I guess that means its time to start a new one. (or at least another one)
So here goes. The new build will be a FOWLR system so that I can keep the non-reef stuff that I so long for and cannot keep in my existing setup fo obvious reasons.
THe new build will be plumbed into the existing systems engin room, but more on that later.
The new build dimensions are probably going to be 1700mm(l) x 900mm (h) x 750mm (w). Its will be housed in a specially built aluminium frame fish room extension to my house and have a window facing design into a dining room inside my house. (much like my existing build faces my lounge).
I'm hoping to have starfire glass for the front glass and to learn from some of the things I should have done differently on my existing tank design.
Anyway - Here are some pics of the location and purpose built fish tank room being built today to get things started.
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Posted: April 24th, 2011, 9:11pm CDT by Bonzai
Hi there
I'm looking for Divers in the Margate/Ramsgate area? Also Sellers of Marine Fish etc.
Thanks
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Hi all,
My first tank would have been a predator tank, but the wife turned it into a finding nemo tank :tt2:
So now I get to setup a second tank, a predetor tank!
First some tank info:
Getting a 1000 x 1100 cube.
Will be running a simple system. 3 compartment sump with DSB.
Scaping will be LR with lots of caves.
My stock list, feel free to comment on this:
2 Volitan Lionfish.
1 Honeycomb Morey Eel
1 Snowflake Eel (still not sure if I want a second eel
1 Bluelined Trigger Fish
1 Piccaso Trigger Fish
1 Queen Trigger Fish
1 Clown Trigger Fish
1 Blueline Grouper Fish
My first concern is skimmer. Would a TS2 cut it or should I get a TS3?
Second concern is flow, what would you sugest? I was thinking of going with a boyu WM-3 wavemaker.
Third is lights, would normal T5's do?
All your input will be apreciated!
Cheers,
Lean
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Hey,
Is there any non chemical way of getting rid of cyano?
i.e fish of something that eats it?
Thanks.
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Posted: April 24th, 2011, 4:54pm CDT by Bonzai
Please help me identufy this eel?
We caught it in a tidal pool in Ramsgate.
We do have permits.
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Posted: April 24th, 2011, 4:51pm CDT by Bonzai
Please help me identify this snail?
We got it from the south coast.
Yes we have a permit.
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Posted: April 24th, 2011, 4:48pm CDT by Bonzai
Please help me identify this urchin?
We got it from the south coast.
Yes we have a permit.
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Posted: April 24th, 2011, 4:43pm CDT by Bonzai
We are down at the coast, and came across a few interesting living critters.
Please can somebody help identify them?
AND yes, we do have a permit.
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My nano tank is not drilled:( so i was forced to use the siphon setup, open to the fact that a simple power outage, thank eskom) will flood the tank... BUt i tested the levels in my tank so if disaster strikes, my pump will run dry. But wen i turned off the pumps, the water stayed in the pipe? and no suction took place.. I turned the power back on and it opperated again perfectly:whistling: ?
NOTE# My siphon pipe is 4 times larger that my pump pipe. Maby this is the reason?
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Tl 550 tank
Bio-filter system
Pump(1400L/h)
Sponges
Heater
Skimmer
Wave maker
+-5 kg fiji live rock
Tank has been running for 3weeks now and no problems as yet :-)
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Various corals for saleCommon Names: Giant Green Elephant ears: Green stripe shrooms
Scientific Names: -
Size of coral 20/25cm and small to large stripe srooms
How long have you had the corals? Years
Shipping or Collection only: Collection only
Your location. Eastrand Benoni
Price: -
Photo's: GiantGreen Elephant Srooms R350-00 to R600-00 15cm to 30cm diam
Green stripe srooms R60-00 To R450-00 Some rocks with single and some with 30 up to 50 and more
Will also consider swaping for lps and sps coral
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Posted: April 23rd, 2011, 12:37am CDT by Max
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IM using this product to seed my DSB with Pathogenic aerobic and anaerobic microbes which will help with the breakdown process of nitrification, denitrification aswell as organic waste.
I plan to run a Low nutrient system so with this product inturn with carbon and vodka dosing, will cheato survive?:)
I just plan to use this product to Seed and repopulate biocultures when problems occur. But just for intrest, who has used this product and what improvements did it bring?
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Ive bought a bag of Arg-alive for my new tank....It says on the bag that I shouldnt rinse it as it is seeded with Bacteria....
Im moving all my lifestock and corals over to the new tank, so I dont have time to cycle the new system.....rather relying on my existing mature liverock etc...
Do I rinse the Argonite...or believe what the manufacturer says?
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Posted: April 23rd, 2011, 7:27pm CDT by durleo
Various corals for saleCommon Names: Sinularia - Green & Yellow Birdnest - Finger Leather
Scientific Names: -
Size of coral -
How long have you had the corals? 1 year
Shipping or Collection only: Collection
Your location. Durban
Price: -
Photo's: Hi Guys
I have the following coral for sale
Sinularia - Large R250 , Medium - R200 ,Small - R150
Yellow Birdnest -
Mother Colony
Frags - R100 ; Small - R50
Pink Pocillopora -
Mother Colony
1x R50
Green Birdnest
Mother Colony
Large Frags : R100 - Small Frags : R50
Finger Leather - R200
Mother Colony
(Leather is sulking cos I moved him)
Notes: I dont want to really ship guys but I will be coming to Joburg on Thursday and can bring it up for the reefers up there.
I will only bring the corals and frags if payment is made before hand!
Regards
Duran
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I'm looking for a Emerald crab pls if any one knows where i could find one...
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Posted: April 23rd, 2011, 3:13pm CDT by Alias
Anyone that has one contact me. Its for my new build after my first tank blew
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Various corals for saleCommon Names: Lumo Green Star Polyps & Xenia
Scientific Names: -
Size of coral Big Rock with both attached
How long have you had the corals? hmmmm...over 2 years
Shipping or Collection only: collection only
Your location. East London
Price: R200
Photo's: 
Notes: I have the above rock for sale...half covered in Lumo green long tenticle star polyps the other half has a lot of pulsing Xenia on it.
I had to remove the rock to make space for a new rock with corals I bought.
Its an awesome shape for making cave entrances etc
Going for a bargain price :biggrin:
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my bio is simple... i love all animals and own a variety. its definately something id love to do for a living... working with them i mean...
im very new to marine life. My tank was given to me by a friend who no longer wanted it.
my tank is a 250 l with at least 10 pieces of med/large LR, a blue yellow tailed damsel, 2 green cromise, a domio damsel, a few hermit crabs and (the creatures im trying to learn about quickly) 2 carpet anemones and a magnificent
i have a hang on via aqua protein skimmer, a crushed coral substrate bottom and a small pump moving water around.
lights are 3 30w extra day high glow (akwa) and 1 30w marine blue at the back. is this enough?
the tank is 50cm deep.
the temp is 25 degees, nitrate is a little high, nitrite and ammonia are 0, the ph is very high (8.8) and i cant seem to get it down even with water changes.
the fish are all fine... healthy and eating well, even the carpets are doing well but the magnificent keeps blooming then dropping into near nothingness then blooming again.
i dont know what is wrong.
calcium is 450 and i filter feed them with sera marine coraliquid and occasionally some small pieces of prawn/shrimp/hake if hes up.
any advise would be great. im really just starting and i need to know more about them to keep them happy.
oh, the tank is also just a year old.
thanks again
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What are the possible outcomes of not aerating your salt moixture. For 24 hrs
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Posted: April 23rd, 2011, 11:50am CDT by Manic
Hey everyone,
Thought I would share this awesome NPS nano with you guys:
Uhuru - Featured Reef Profiles - Nano-Reef.com
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The huge wall of rocks has been removed, looking much better now
Openhaardencentrum Vlaardingen, 12 april 2011
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Posted: April 22nd, 2011, 10:09pm CDT by mupwi
hi this arived in some new liverock I got what is it and should I put it in my tank?
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Posted: April 22nd, 2011, 8:40pm CDT by charlv
Hi Guys
I want to know what you think about the NeoZeo method.
Some on RC say it's a waste of time and money what do you think.
Any comments because i got a Zeo reactor as present and want to give it a shot.
Thanks Charl
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Hey guys,
Does anybody have nice schooling fish for a 120L tank...?
I dont know what I want to keep, I have a tomatoe clown and 4 flag tails,
should be smallish fish.
Suggestions on what I should get are also welcome.
Thanks
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Posted: April 22nd, 2011, 8:09pm CDT by durleo
Pinkbar Goby
(Cryptocentrus aurora)
Hi Guys - I am looking to get a pink bar goby - Has anyone kept any and what is the going price for one?
Has anyone seen any available in LFS?
Regards
Duran
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hi these things are growing in my sump.... any ideas?
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Where can a find a 8 watt T5 blue tube dor my tank
none available in P.E
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H is it legal to remove starfish from rock pools for a tank.
i have a small tank 38 l jebo
And would like a star fish or 2 in it
live in P.E
the rock pools around willows are full of the pentagon shaped starfish . What do they eat I would like to use them to control algae
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Hi guys, Today i was gonna connect refuigium to main tank BUT as soon as i was about to start... i found out the back compartment is not perspex which i though, but glass covered in a black cover:( So can i just go to any hardware store and get a glass drill bit?
Im not sure if its Acryllic or glass as this is a very old tank and i cant remember:blush: but i think it will be the same?
BTW how do u guys connect your pipes, ect to your refugeiums that arnt pre drilled...
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Hi guys and gals.
I'm currently designing a new tank and would love some input.
I decided to go for a 1.3m instead of 1.2m tank so that I can fit 54w tubes. 600 high and 500 wide.
I am going to put the overflow in the middle back instead of corner, then have two inputs drilled in back.
I will make the frame myself and then cover it with black melamine or something.
This will take a few months to do (depending on cash flow) :eek:, but I will keep posting as I go on.
Any ideas and comments welcome.
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Hi Guys so I have a 2 metre by 500 tank and depth is 600.I have everything ready to start just need to buy live rock and salt water.
I have seen at some shop they use a enamel paint at bake of tank for a background its really nice light blue does anyone know the name of it??
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Fish for saleCommon Name: Bi Colour Angel
Scientific Name: -
Size of fish 4cm
How long have you had the fish? Ive had the fish for about 6 weeks
Is the fish eating? Yes very well
Shipping or Collection only: Ship or Collect
Your location. Woodmead Johannesburg
Price: Free
Photo's: 
Notes: Hi Guys please help!
Ive got this bicolour angel that is very terratorial, as she was the first fish in the tank and no I cannot add anyone else.
You can have her for free
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I have recently purchased an AM quad doser, i have read that there is a "trick" to set them up to work efficiently.
What should the configuration be, dosing canisters above or below the pumps?
I always understood that these pumps work best with gravity flow, when the pipes are "pinched" then the flow stops.
Can users provide some advise on do's and dont's to setup and operate this doser.
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I was always sceptically:whistling: in regards to these liquid foods as the main ingredients were CA, ALK, MG, SN and very little actual proteins, lipids, etc.
Last night i put 5 ML in my Tank as my CA and ALK was finished and low and behold i got a crazy feeding response from the tiny Bristle stars and coco worms in the Mushroom rock that i have i could not believe it as about 7 bristle stars were filter feeding as well as 5 coco worms all at the same time i usually only see 1 open at a time. Oh yes and the Mushrooms expanded like i have never seen before
I will admit that the reef snow from Brightwells is an awesome product and is not just a balanced elemental complex.
Oh its also about a year old as i never used it and always kept it in the fridge
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Hey guys
I just bought a sun sun submersible pump. The HJ 1121. I bought it to add flow to tank and I think I bought the wrong thing. Only saw its submersable pump at home. looked at the pics only in lfs. Can you use the submersible pump as a flow pump. Its shows pics of it in the dt.
Ive got a 130 litre tank. Ive already got a flow of 1000l/h in the dt so will it be too much if I add a 1400l on top of that giving it a total of 2400l/h. Ive got some gsp, mushrooms and a feather duster. should I rather just leave the 1000 l/h flow or can I add the sun sun?
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Hallo u all
Can any one tell me for how long can a tank go whit out a skimmer. Just move to new house got the wrong conectors so I can not put up my skimmers, and to top all Im going to Durbs for weekend?
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Posted: April 21st, 2011, 8:24pm CDT by gaboon
For some reason the water quality in my tank deteriorates quickly and generally only looks good after a waterchange.
This is what the glass looks like in 2 days..
I think ozone will help me out here but not sure what is the best (and cheapest) route.
There is a Hailea ozoniser for R780, the Profilux probe is about R1200, but would I need to monitor it as this ozoniser is apparently not very powerful
Who sells ozone reactors and roughly how much or is it safe to run it through my skimmer?
Thats it for now. Thanks.
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Posted: April 21st, 2011, 7:15pm CDT by AJ
Hi Everyone
I need a "rough" quotation for a fish tank system I need with the following specs.
It will be for fresh water fish (one specie - aprox 250 per tank)
Size : 100cm (l) x 50cm (d) x 50cm (h)
Include:
- Mechanical Filtration system
- Biological filtration system
- UV sterilization system (Flow turnover rate of 3x per hour)
- Temperature control (35 degrees)
All filtration need to be behind the tank. So back wall of tank needs to be mirror.
Will be hidden in cupboard we will build.
I welcome feedback and questions or if you need more specs.
Will require 6 to 8 of these units to be built in June 2011.
I need a "rough" quotation for budget purposes.
Kind Regards
AJ
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Guys the first fish to complete the Quarantine proccess will be the following species. All these species was sorced and sent from the best MAC supplier available.
Yellow tangs R495 each
Tennenti tangs R395 each
Regal tangs ( propper meduim size ) R425 each
Then on the rare species side I have the following
Acanthurus maculiceps ( spotted face surgen ) Large18cm R 2600 ( very rare in the market stunning example )
Holacanthus tricolor ( rock beauty ) large 12cm only the second example I have ever seen and at a stunning size R 1950
Acanthurus achilles ( Achilles tang ) large 11cm R3500.
I dont have my camera with me but I will fetch it later and post some pics of these stunning fish
Trev
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Posted: April 21st, 2011, 4:54pm CDT by gaboon
Any nice places to snorkel in or near Ponto? I missed the boat in doing a scuba course in time:banghead: Going on Tuesday.
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Posted: April 21st, 2011, 4:42pm CDT by Braco
I bought a rock filled with Xenia like polyps..and these two polyp like sharing one base protruding from the side..is it safe or not..? It is not Aptasia by any chance or a different type or strain of it..they almost look like Zoa Species..not sure though..
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this has to be one of the best stands ive seen built in a long long while
Well the funs started and the madness begins :) - zeovit.com
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Posted: April 21st, 2011, 4:26pm CDT by martin
Bike is a R3 Cervelo Ultegra 2011
Size 54
I won this bike and it is now available for sale and collection.
I had previously advertized but the bike was not available as yet and hence the new add.
FOR R25 000 you get a brand new bike and you get a custom fitting with the new bike being in your name and the guarantee/waranty applies.
in view of the arrangement I will need to meet you in JHB North where you will get to take the bike in yourself for a custom fitting of a brand new Cervelo R3 Ultegra.
http://www.za.smokoo...smokoocervelor3
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Posted: April 21st, 2011, 1:40pm CDT by fly*
I'm planning to use some rare earth magnets for a project. Any thing I should be concerned about? Should they be coated with resin etc?
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Posted: April 21st, 2011, 12:38pm CDT by lanzo
Hi Guys
Good news for some of you guys
We will be open Each Holiday Except for tomorrow 22-04-2011 (for april)
Holiday Hours from 9h00 until 13h30
Saterdays 9hoo until 13h30
The normal working days we are open from 10h00 until 17h30
Please visit our FACEBOOK page....search for Dorry Pets and you will see pictures of the corals we have landed;)
For those going on Holiday....drive safe...and enjoy the trip.
Best regards
Dorry Pets cc
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Posted: April 21st, 2011, 12:11pm CDT by nate
Hi Guys
I have done quite a bit of reading on the forum around what this could be, but I must admit I am really confused as I am new to SPS.
Iodine deficiency, Alk burn, something eating it? Whatever it is, it started out isolated to a single SPS, but now it appears to be affecting the ones close to it.
Some details:
Tank has been running almost 6 months. I dose with Brightwells additives
This particular acro has been in the tank just under 3 months and was doing fine. Pic was taken just after lights came on this morning.
Parameters:
SG - 1,026
Cal - 420 ppm
Alk (tropic Marine 7 and Salifert 10) - Don't know which to believe
Mag - 1350
Temp 25 -26
PH - 8.2
Lighting:
T-5 and 250W 20K MH
Flow:
Plenty with 3 X Vortech MP40's
The affected area is on the left branch where part seems to be missing/eaten chemically or by some thing else. The acro has a symbiotic crab living in it.
I would appreciate any help as I would hate to find out the hard way with a couple of white sticks left in my tank :(
Thanks....
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Hey guys, i'm based in P.E. and looking for a Boyu tank. Either the TL-450 or TL-550
don't need the stand.
looking for it in either P.E. Jeffreys bay or east london.
And in good condition please.
PM if u can help.
Thanks
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Posted: April 21st, 2011, 10:15am CDT by Irma
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Posted: April 21st, 2011, 10:06am CDT by Xereo
Is anyone selling a second hand RO unit.
I really wanna get my tank up and running.
Or i will pay :peroni: to lend one for a week to fill my tank (800l)
Please msg me thank guys
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Loyalty points system
At TOA we value our customers loyalty to our brand and thus we would like to introduce our system which gives back to you. This works as a general loyalty points system and qualifies you for various discount percentages at set point levels. For example when you reach 100 points you will automaticaly recieve a 2.5% discount on all future perchases.
Refferal system.
Another way which we will give back to you is with our referral system. If you refer a reefer new or old to TOA for a new tank no matter what size, once the deal has been completed you as will automaticaly accrue R1000 store credit at TOA.
These are the first of many ways where we give back to our customers for their support.
Trev
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Posted: April 21st, 2011, 9:52am CDT by Duri
All other livestockCommon Name:2 Pyjama Cardinals and Polyp frag
Scientific Name:-
SizeAbout 3-4 cm and the Frag had one polyp now has 2 or 3 on that frag part
How long have you had it?4 weeks
Shipping or Collection only:COLLECTION ONLY
Your location.Cape Town
Price:R200 for the cardinals and frag swap for the polyps
Photo's:
Notes:- You may collect on the day I scape my rocks (monday or tuesday next week):thumbup:
- I dont have a pic of the frag but its from those polyps you see. small piece all you have to do is stick it into a lr and you set
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Posted: April 21st, 2011, 8:17am CDT by Irma
I'm not sure what this is? Is it safe to keep or should I rather get rid of it. I's basic colour is brown with green banding.
And is this a sponge? There is one large one and lots of smaller ones on other rocks. Is this safe to keep?
Sorry about the bad quality pics but I do not have a macro lense.
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Well @
The Waterboy - Marco you are comming home soon next week to the grind and i am off to India. :tt2:
You made me so jellous with all your pics. WOW. Now it is my turn.:)
Anyways i am so excited, on the 26th we fly to Bombay then to Cochin. From their we go to the Agatti islands, dive a little on the islands and then fly back to Cochin (Kochin) and then on to Delhi. We do the touring thing and then fly on to port Blair, and do some diving on the islands with Rajah the elephant. A first for me.:)
Might not be able to post pic's from Agatti or the other islands as connectivity is 0, so i am told. Will update when i can.
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Trading hours are
11am - 6pm Mon - Friday
11am - 2:30pm Saterday
We will be closed over the easter weekend and will open again on Tuesday 26 April.
The trading times over other public holidays will be updated here at least 1 week before the day.
While these are the standard trading hours I am only 3 min away from the store and will be only a call away if any reefer is in need of assistance at anytime of the day or night.
Trev
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Posted: April 20th, 2011, 9:38pm CDT by zak
Works like a charm, used it to catch a chromis without removing all the rocks. Simply place in the tank and chase/corner the fish into it. Because its clear, the fish swim inside it without a fuss..
All you need is an empty plastic 2L coke container and a pair of scissors..
Cut off the top of the container like so, cut the cap off as well(big enough for the fish to swim through)
Resize the bottom half if necessary
Invert the top and fit it into the bottom..
The idea is that the fish is able to swim in, but can't get out.. I did't include dimensions as its not important, just estimate based on where you gonna place the trap..
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Posted: April 20th, 2011, 9:35pm CDT by da.low
hi
I'm looking for an external hang on skimmer, that's in a good working condition and make(reef octopus, Reeftek...)
ASAP
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:lol:HI TO EVERY ONE. MY NAME IS SHAUN I AM NEW TO THIS. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A PREDATOR TANK BUT GOT A COUPLE OF FISH IN MY TANK AT THE MOMENT HOW SHOULD I GET STARTED
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What will Two Oceans Aquatic S&S do for me and the hobby
Two Oceans Aquatic S&S is here as a service provider and a one stop shop for all reefing needs. The absolute goal of this business is to ADD to the experiance reefkeeping at every oportunity possible and at any cost. Whether you are located in PE, Richardsbay, Joburg or Swakopmund we will strive to create the perception that this shop is in your enviroment as we are here to service the entire Region and not only one city. Obviously the reefers in Cape Town will have more access to the store but customers in other areas will be services via couriers and other transportation methodes. The store has been carefully planned out to support the needs of all average sized home aquariums so there is no need to source items from anywere else.
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Why Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
Well for the last few years I have identified a definate need for top class premium quality livestock which are quarantined to the highest standards right here in SA. It is a fact that the commonly employed practice of land today sell tomorrow puts a huge amount of stress on the livestock you purchase and is responsible for the death of a huge percentage of livestock purchased by reefers. How I plan to eradicate this problem is by quarantining all livestock until I am 100% happy with their condition before making the livestock available to the public, this will ensure only the best healthy,fit and strong livestock makes its way into your systems.
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Posted: April 20th, 2011, 8:07pm CDT by Meneer
I was think of putting a small sump in the cabinet in this to house a small skimmer, return pump and heater, and some bio material. Obviously I will have it drilled and a return fitted. Sump will also have a small cascade filter with Purigen as main biological filtration.
Will it be enough?
In the tank, circulation will be provided by a 600l/h Hydea old style powerhead with sponge filter underneath.
This tank should be around 70 liters with sump. Tank alone is 56 Litres, and sump should be around 10-15.
Any other suggestions or "What I would do's"?
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Posted: April 20th, 2011, 7:43pm CDT by Zoom
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title: URGENT SALE
Location: BERGBRON WESTRAND
Shipping or Collection only: Collection before the end of the month
Photo's and description/list of items for sale: Sea Aquarium Tank :eek:
1.80 cm in length
45cm in width
50cm in height
Sump
1.26 cm in length
41cm in height
38cm in width
Lights
Octopus Turbine skimmer ( module OTP 2000)
2 heaters
Pump (PH3500)
Sand
live rock
Double barrel powerhead
Fish
Blennie
Regal tang
2 x clown fish
shrimp
sailfin Tang
sea urchin
tank run on only ro water
All on a galvinized Stand..
Notes: deperate to sell
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hi guys:)
Today i have set up my refugeium:thumbup: but i just want to know, Sand dollars? are they safe to have in a DSB?, i just want ur opinions. Also i bought some agronite sand.. that costs a :eek: load:( and i see that the DSB is only 2-(2.5/3) inches deep, I want to increase it to about 5 but i dont want to pay that much again;) so? is it ok if i mix substrate? will it have a inpact on the quality? of the agronite??. If not what can i use that is cheap and easy to get? i was thinking pool sand or play sand but i hear stuf about sillica or something.:(
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Posted: April 20th, 2011, 5:13pm CDT by zak
This forum has lots of information about starting up a marine tank, DSB overflows etc, Iv got my tank up and running thanks to this forum..
Now can someone please explain Coral: SPS,LPS etc.
I know what they mean, but i need an explanation about what is classified as SPS, LPS, Softies? Which coral should i start with? Which ones require an experianced hobbyist? Minimum lighting requirements for the different types of coral?
Im starting out and trying to work out whether to go fish only or Coral as well, but im absolutely clueless about coral..
Please advise, im sure lots of us newbies will benefit..
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Posted: April 20th, 2011, 5:01pm CDT by mupwi
hi guys was skoping some spots down the south coast on the weekend and found these are they some type of rockpool or tube anemone or some kind of zoa.
Whatever they are how would one care for them my tank is about 5 months old now and I whant to start colecting some more intresting colourful stuff for the tank just whant to know how hard it will be to keep before I go pick some up this weekend.
I also found this hard coral what would I require to grow out a frag of this?
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Hi there everyone.
My name is gerhardus and im situated in johannesburg,i need plenty IBC's at a time if someone can give me leads where to find them please.
I've met a guy this morning that supplies all the petshops with malawi's and quiet a few of other fish.if you need me to give through the adress,just mail me
Thanks guys
Gerhardus
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Please welcome our new sponsor -
Two Oceans Aquatic Services and Supplies
They are situated at:
Shop 25
Ashwood Center
Main Road
Parklands
Cape Town
Welcome to the forum. :)
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Posted: April 20th, 2011, 3:53pm CDT by xtreme
Hi all
I build about 3 setups now to house corals, and worked with different types of wood, height on tanks and lights.
Starting to get where I want to be but it always cost me a lot of cash just to build the tanks and stands.
This is No4, going to go the poor way till I get it right and happy with how things run before I will build No5.
Old tank,
size 90cmLx40cmWx45cmH going to fit slim over flow with water level at 39 with power off and 40cm with power on.
No wood for this one!!!! Metal stand
The sump will be 60cmLx32cmWx40cmH standard 3 chambers and next to it a Hailea hc-100 with a TS1 skimmer and 1200L/H return pump.
The lights I'm still deciding on, maybe MH 150W with 2x T5 unit or running 6x T5's
Want to house anything!!
What do you guys recommend?
I have all the above except the sump
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Hey guys
I have small buggers like this in my tank, but its way to small to take a pic buts its exactly like this. what is it?
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Hi all
I am upgrading my tank and don't want to have to go out and buy another 100kg's of playsand. I have roughly that much in my current setup. I want to swap it over but as far as I know you are not supposed to disturb the DSB because you don't want all the crap in the DSB ending up in the tank.
So the question is should I just wash the sand out really well and put it in the new sump? There's nothing in the DSB that wont get taken care of with some good rinsing is there?
I know I will lose all the progress the DSB has made up till now, I will scoop the top layer off to keep some of the critters but I don't think I can go too deep for the transfer before having to wash the sand.
Maybe the experts can set me straight or confirm my brilliance:P?
Thanks
Steve
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Posted: April 20th, 2011, 2:40pm CDT by Sammy
Hi Guys,
Need your help here, already did loads of reading and understanding chemistry and relationships between pH,Alk and Ca.
My Alk seems to be around 6-7dKH, been dosing everyday for the past 5 days with about 2-3tsp of Seachem Reef Builder to raise this but to no avail.
Other Parameters:
Tank vol, 300L
pH 8.2 (difficult to see exact with sera test kit)
Ca - 400 ppm
Mg - Not tested this but hope it should be ok, as the Reef Builder also adds Mg
Any ideas will be appreciated and don't want to overdose :-(
Thinking of starting to go with Baking Soda (Koek soda) which I acquired the weekend
Sammy
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Single Coral for saleCommon Name: Bubble mushrooms
Scientific Name: -
Size of coral Rock abt 1kg which has 7+ shrooms
How long have you had the coral? 1 month
Shipping or Collection only: collection only
Your location. paulshof
Price: R400
Photo's: Got this for sale. Think is bubble shrooms... not to sure. But they quite big.
R400
Notes: -
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Hardware for saleThread title: RO unit
Location: cape town
Shipping or Collection only: collection
Photo's and description/list of items for sale: 3 stage
+/- 200L per day
R800
Notes: -
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Posted: April 20th, 2011, 12:10pm CDT by Duri
The bad red algae...
if i drop an air stone in my DT will it remove the cyno?
or should i place the airstone in my sump?
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HI THERE,
WE WOULD LIKE TO WISH YOU AND YOURS A PEACEFUL
AND BLESSED EASTER.:thumbup:
WE WILL BE CLOSED ON GOOD FRIDAY 22 APRIL.
MONDAY 25 APRIL 9AM TILL 2PM.
WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 9AM TILL 2PM.
MONDAY 2 MAY 9AM TILL 2PM.
WE ARE HOPING TO LAND A STUNNING BALI SHIPMENT
TOMMOROW AND WILL KEEP YOU POSTED.;)
KEEP WELL,
CHEERS,
IDOL MARINE CREW.
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Hey all,
WRT Carbon Reactors:-
1) How often should the carbon be changed?
2) Can it cause damage by not changing the carbon or does it just not do anything?
3) How fast should the water be flowing through the reactor?
I have a small 400l/hour pump pumping through mine, but I must admit I haven't changed the carbon in 4 months since setting up the tank!
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Posted: April 20th, 2011, 10:04am CDT by keyaam
Hardware for saleThread title: Aqua Medic 2x150W MH
Location: Cape town Southern suburbs
Shipping or Collection only: Collection only
Photo's and description/list of items for sale: I no longer need this unit. The bulbs (20k BLV)are practically brand new. R1000
Notes: -
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Howzit Guys...
Im in the process of designing my new tank.
Im held back by the overflow location.
Now ive had dual overflows, slimline overflows, single corner overflows before...
So to make my design perfect. What overflow would you recommend.
My tank will be 1500mm X 800mm Wide X 600mm High
three viewable sides where one 1500mm side will be against the wall...
Your suggestions will be highly appreciated:thumbup:
Ridwaan
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Posted: April 20th, 2011, 8:53am CDT by Meneer
What would be the minimum size for a QT?
Surely we want the QT to me fairly maintenance free. Can water changes be done from from the DT?
I see some have a 2 foot DT. Won't that freak out a Tang if you leave him in there for 8 weeks?
I was thinking of having a QT in my other Living room, so it will also double as a dt there, with maybe 1 or 2 permanent inhabitants to keep the system going?
Can I put in a piece of LR instead of just nothing? I see someone suggested bare bottom. Why?
I was think of putting a small sump in the in this to house a small skimmer, return pump and heater, and some bio material. Sump will also have a small cascade filter with Purigen as main biological filtration.
In the tank, circulation will be provided by a 600l/h Hydea old style powerhead with sponge filter underneath.
This is what I wanted to use.
This tank should be around 40-50 litres with sump.
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Posted: April 19th, 2011, 7:47am CDT by durleo
Hi Guys
I Thought I would give some info on the Profilux Standalone Doser that I have just got
This is an excellent unit and the build quality is top notch. The Doser does not need to be controlled by a profilux aquarium controller due to it having a built in controller.
I have a 3 pump unit and it has space to be upgraded with 1 more pump. The unit can also control an additional doser without controller taking the amount of pumps up to a maximum of 8 pumps.
I have found the setup of the unit very easy - First thing I did was set the date and time. I an event of a power failure the unit has a backup battery to save all settings.
All I had to do was make a stand for the unit and do the piping.
I used RO tubing for the piping and dipped it in hot water to soften the piping and then insert a smaller diameter pvc pip into it. I then used silicon tubing and connected to the doser inlet which is on the right hand side of the pump. The pump seems to run Anti-clockwise. I used a similar system for the outlets but used 90deg elbows for RO tubing courtesy of extra fittings left over from my Waterboy R.O unit (aka Marco)
I am using :
Brightwells Reef Bio-Fuel On Pump 1 and have initially set it to dose 7ml a day (broken down 24 times over the day)
Brightwells Reefcode B - Buffer (alkalinity) on pump 2 and will start the initial dosing at 30ml (broken down 24 times over the day)
Brightwells Reefcode A - Calcium on pump 3 and will start the initial dosing at 30ml (broken down 24 times over the day)
The Doser has an Auto setting that will automatically break down your daily dosing into the amount of times you set it. It will also stagger the dosing so that the Buffer(alkalinity) and Calcium will not be dosed together so that it will not cause precipitation.
If there are any people using the Doser - Please leave your comments and tell us your dosing regime?
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Posted: April 19th, 2011, 11:19pm CDT by Reef-O
HAS ANYONE GOT A ALBI_CLOWN THAT THEY WANT TO SELL?:tt2:
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hi everyone i need help with lighting for reef tank. the tank is a bow front. front length is 1,2m, height is 600cm. what is enough lighting and where can i get units to fit this odd shape tank .currently have a t5 blue light on the longest length and a unit which houses 3 t5's in there are 2 white and 1 blue what do i need more or changed
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hey guys.
Ive been in this hobby for a year and a half now. Ive always had a fish only tank but Im ready(and Im sure my tank is) to add coral. My question is : Ive got a tomato clown(7cm) and a keyhole angelfish,with 2 percula clowns. I have to get rid of the tomato clown cause its not getting along with other 2 clowns and also the keyhole angel cause its not reefsafe. What is a good price to get for them if you take them to a fish shop(im willing to spend the money at lfs).
Also what is a good heater to buy for a 130litre tank?
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do you quarintine your Livestock?
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Can someone please explain the purpose of zeolite and where and why is it used in a reef tank
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Hey guys,
I'm looking for a decent sump return pump between 3500 and 4500 ltrs/hour. Low energy compsumption preferred.
Anyone have one spare they wanna flog? Preferably in Jo'burg area.
Thanks.:thumbup:
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Hey all,
I have a Racoon Butterfly fish that I want to get out of my tank...any ideas on catching this fellow that doesn't involve me stripping all the rocks out of the tank...
Thanks
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hi there, about 1 year back i bought a clam, with a toby and 2 clowns in.
well, 2 hours later, the clam was gone.
was it the clowns or the toby ?
reason for asking, i want another clam, but this time doing my questions and getting info first.
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Posted: April 19th, 2011, 3:27pm CDT by Irma
All seems to be going well! The tank has arrived and has been up and running since last Wednesday.
I have added about 24kgs of Fuji live rock which was very alive. Tons of tube worms are present. Also found a dead crab!
Lighting unit should arrive in about 3 weeks time.
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Posted: April 19th, 2011, 3:25pm CDT by takumi
Hardware for saleThread title: ATI Sunpower 6 way T5 90cm Pendant - R3500.00
Location: Cape Town
Shipping or Collection only: Collection Only
Photo's and description/list of items for sale: Hi there
I have taken a break from the hobby and packed up a few months back. All of my equipment and livestock has been sold with the exception of this pendant. It comes complete with ATI bulbs, 3 months use ...
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Posted: April 19th, 2011, 2:34pm CDT by Alias
Hi all, new tank on its way 600x600x450, just want to know how much argonite i need to cover the base?
Also, best brand to buy? Want that bright white look.
Thanks in advance :)
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Hi
So as some of you may know i have had a Brooklynella outbreak in my DT after buying a fish from a sponsor. This is the second occurrence of this with two different sponsors. I think we need to open a dialogue to them and make sure they QT their fish PROPERLY before selling them. Ultimately they will cause the wipeouts of many tanks and lose business as people quit the hobby. Maybe this should even become part of criteria to be a sponsor or is that going a bit far?
Not every person has the space or money to run a QT tank and depend on the LFS to supply healthy fish
What do you guys think
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Hi there,
Anyone selling a TS2 Skimmer, please PM me!? Gauteng only!
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Hi all,
I have a DSB about 600 x 250 and about 20cm deep. I have course sea sand in the bottom 3/4 and a finer sea sand on the top 1/4. Water flows over at about 25mm over the bed and feeds back with an Eheim compact 3000 pump. Is this the correct manner? Do i have enough flow? Should I perhaps add another 3000l return pump to increase circulation rate over the DSB.
My reason for asking. My tank is now 4 months old. I do waters changes every 4 to 6 weeks, and I seem to have a major algae problem. Today I had the water tested and found Calcium lacking, phosphates ok. Bought some Calcium additives and added bicarb to my return RO unit.
I want to get rid of the green. Is this going to take forever, can I hurry it along?
Please help!!!
:yeahdude:
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Posted: April 19th, 2011, 1:04pm CDT by Alias
Anyone have some argonite they dont want lying around? drop me a pm, could be interested.
dont mind shipping if you not in PE.
:thumbup:
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Posted: April 19th, 2011, 12:09pm CDT by Duri
... it goes in but not completely and come out minutes later?
is it eating?
go a pic, let me upload quick... not the best quality but ye.
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Posted: April 19th, 2011, 11:33am CDT by Lucas
Greetings all,
Been lurking on the site for a week or so and decided it was time to register.
I'm not running a marine tank yet but have been reading through a lot of posts to start gathering info on starting a new tank.
I'm running two freshwater tanks and though I do like them, I am certainly going to start a marine tank soon (tm).
So just a "thank you" for all the members posting on a daily basis, your ideas and advice have only made me greener with envy since my first read here :P
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Hi guys
I need to set up a QT tank, any1 in JHB got a tank i can use?
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Posted: April 19th, 2011, 11:14am CDT by Duri
So who can scape good here?
anyone bored ;) ?
I want an awesome aquascape...
:whistling:
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Hey guys.
Anyone know where I can get a small piece of tempered glass? I broke the glass on my one MH light unit and need to replace it. Will most probably be a custom size as its a dymax light unit.
Thanks
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hello guys:)
im excited for this new hobby and im looking forward to sharing the experience with u:):yeahdude::1::biggrin::biggrin:
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Boyu unit
Metal Halide HQI Lighting - HQI 36A
2 x 150 Watt HQI Metal Halide
2 x 39 Watt actinic light
Moonlight leds for night viewing
Integrated cooling fan system & UV Lens
Size: 90 X 35 X 6.8 cm / 36"
So can anyone tel me if the MH Bulbs are the screw in or pin type
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Posted: April 19th, 2011, 10:10am CDT by Meneer
Why would I wanna get one, and which one would I wanna get for a reef tank?
Read around on the forums and googled, but got no definite answers...
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Posted: April 18th, 2011, 12:35am CDT by Alias
So after my nano cracked and the rush to avoid a mini flood was over i thought about just tossing it all in the trash but after a chat with a mate i decided to try again but this time with a little bit of professional help on the tank construction side.
I found a guy who builds tanks and cabinets and he quoted me for new tank with stand, hardwood cabinets, lights (4 x T5 with moonlight LED) for R3400 delivered and installed.
My last tank i did anything i could DIY but i just want to get going again with the least amount of hassle so i placed the order. Should be here thursday.
It will be a cube, 6mm aquarium glass, 600x650x450 done with black silicone (which is a pain to do properly i have been told). the back 50mm will be the overflow chamber with durso into sump providing 600mm surface skim. He's going to make the back pane black using abs with a comb on top to avoid fish flowing over. Basically exactly what i want after i did some more research after setting up my nano. So its been a blessing in a way plus i can have more fish :thumbup::thumbup:.
Cabinet will house existing sump with plans to put in a bigger sump or a small refugium later on when i recover from the financial hit (student over here).
Lighting is a reeftek unit with 4 x T5 (2 x day light, 2 x actinics) with 4 x moonlight LED's.
will have to look at a bigger return pump maybe but should be ok for now. skimmer is still overrated so thats a bonus and heating is a 300w so that wont be a problem either.
Cabinet will be dark wood with brushed metal fixtures, lighting inside with some T8's i bought.
Idea's/criticism welcome.
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hey,
My starfish is a little bit strange to say the least... He has been in my system for 6 months or so, and every day, when somebody walks past, they say "hey, your starfish is dead!!"
I am so tired of hearing it, but can't blame them either: he is always sitting in the strangest positions... he looks retarded! but a few hours later he is looking retarded on the other side of the tank!
i have kept brittle stars before, but never these so please would somebody enlighten me: is somthing wrong or is he feeding/chilling/whatever!
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Posted: April 18th, 2011, 9:16pm CDT by JAM
Guys I'm looking for used 150 bulbes. Just baught a second hand mh unit and the bulb blew after 1 day so want to check if it was the bulb or balast that was the issue without blowing a new bulb if the balast is faulty?
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Guys, Who lives in the Hillcrest area????
Preferably close to Alexander Drive, Wiston Park????
Reason: I need someone to pick up a Camera lens for me and transport/ship it to me (Mekaeel is coming to Richards Bay this weekend;) ).
Thing is, I need to pay the money into whoever wants to go pick up the lens and this whoever need to pay the guy.
Mekaeel, you feel like taking a drive there??? :whistling:
Anyone keen to help a fellow reefer, please contact me
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Posted: April 18th, 2011, 7:32pm CDT by Meneer
I can see by the layers of reddish algae and bubbles that things are starting to come alive in my dt sand, but not much is happening in my dsb. My tank has only been running for 5 weeks. How do I know whether there is enough light in my sump?
DT Sand
DSB
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Hi, im still a bit new to this reef thing:blush: so i just want to ask a question.
I have a 12 gallon tank, with 1 clown and 1 cardinal and a shrimp, i have recently seen some long hair algae growing out my rocks, so i did some research.
some people say the emerald crab will tear up the algea.. some say they arnt even worth the cost and that they just hide under a rock all day.
while the lawnmower blennie seems to think the stuff is crack or weed.. and eats it pretty quickly:biggrin:.
but my problem is the size of my tank:( is it ok to keep LMB in a 12 gallon? ive seen many people that do.. but not sure so i thought i should ask
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Posted: April 18th, 2011, 6:42pm CDT by Alias
Need some advice ASAPish, whole back pane of my tank cracked about 20 min ago, was a week away from putting live stock in which sucks but at least there were no casualties.
Wrt to LR and LS, i have the lr in the sump with the skimmer circulating and the rest of it in in a cooler box with a little powerhead. New tank will be arriving thursday (big cube) but will this be enough to keep the LR alive?
What should i do with my LS (fine crushed coral) i was thinking now could be a good time to put argonite in to the new tank when it arrives but until i decide how should i keep it? currently its in the DT with water level just below the crack.
will post pics now.
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Posted: April 18th, 2011, 3:46pm CDT by Duri
I know you suppose to do water changes... my tank is now in week 4 and I have been topping up with RO...finish a 20L.
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Posted: April 18th, 2011, 3:44pm CDT by Duri
I see they sell the tank bred for slightly more...
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Posted: April 18th, 2011, 2:54pm CDT by Reef-O
Hi
Can anyone I.D the yellow fluff ball please..lol
Thanks:thumbup:
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Posted: April 18th, 2011, 2:37pm CDT by K_ONE
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Hi guys.
As from one of my previous posts a few months back, I've bought a marine tank. Unfortunately I had to put it on hold until I finished off writing my exams. But good news is that now I'm back with a vengeance and wanna get my system up and running!
I've hit a few snags along the way, I got my tank set up but because of the uneven level of my tiles (and maybe other things,like an uneven polystyrene board) my tank is a bit uneven. I measured the water level at the back and at the front of the tank and it seems as though the water level is 6-8mm higher at the back. My glass is 6mm thick and the water level is about 550mm high. Will it be a problem due to it leaning to the back?
Secondly, I got a really awesome 4ft MH lighting unit with 4x T5 lights and 2x small LED lamps. It is a ceiling mounted unit. Because I'm not very DIY, I don't really know how to mount this onto the ceiling. Does anyone know how to mount these units onto the ceiling?
Really appreciate the help. Thanks.
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Posted: April 18th, 2011, 12:31pm CDT by Xereo
I have the Glass and i have the black silicone..
I just need someone in Southern Suburbs Cape town to put the tank together for me..
If you can ofcourse at a cost. Please msg me asap :)
Thank you
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Ok, my situation.... I have a 2m tank, have 3 x 150watt metal halide fixtures mounted above, wats better overall, 16k blv or 20k blv , looks an performance(colour an growth)...please experts help me on this
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Hardware for saleThread title: [w] 150w or 250w bulbs
Location: Benoni
Shipping or Collection only: Collect
Photo's and description/list of items for sale: Hi,
Does anybody have 150w(DE) or 250w(SE) bulbs to sell?
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Hi Guys,
Is there any standard time frame for "lights on" in the sump or does it depend on the type of equipment that you run in your sump? :whistling:
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Hardware for saleThread title: Reeftek TS1 skimmer for sale
Location: Paulshof
Shipping or Collection only: Collection
Photo's and description/list of items for sale: Am selling my TS1 as i want to upgrade. Comes with the OTP 1000 pump.
R600. Rated for 350l
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Okay after almost 20years in this hobby and several tanks later i have decided to go all out and build me the tank i have always wanted, with all the bells and whistles. there are a few items i still need but i will get those when the time is right or its really needed. i am also shutting down all my other tanks and builds.
So since my house is a mile above sea-level i thought the name was fitting. I have been inspired by Manic's and Adee's tanks and a few others on RC in the SPS Forums and decided i would strive to get mine to those tanks. I will be using my own zeo-way based on Brightwell Aquatics additives.
Here are the juicy bits:
Tank 1200x800x500 starphire, 3 sides viewable, skinny overflow, dual 32mm and 20mm return
Stand is made from 50mm square-tubing, black powder coated. I will be building a wood facade for it from a dark ebony wood.
PCM UPS for return pump
Ellies 1200w Inverter to run heaters and vortech
Light unit - silver ceiling 8 x 54w on 3 timers
All globes are geisemann
Aquablue +
Aquablue +
Midday
Pure Actinic
Fiji Pink
Aquablue+
Aquablue +
Aquablue +
Flow
6 x 5000L sun-sun's
1 x Vortech MP10w
Return is 3000L
Skimmer is a bubble blaster 3000 internal
Reef Octo Zeolith Filters x 2
Reef Octo Kalkwasser Reactor
Reef Octo Phos Reactors, 1 for carbon, 1 for Brightwell ExtraxPhos and 1 for Brightwell NitratR and OrganicR
Reef Octo CarX + Pro PH Controller
Pro PH Monitor
3 x 300 Titanium heaters
Auto-top up unit, float and added and sonic sensor
Filter sock and bracket, modded to use Milk Socks and emergency overflow
Prodibio Starter Pack
Profilux 4 channel doser with controller
1. Brightwell Reef Code A
2. Brightwell Reef Code B
3. Brightwell BioFuel
4. Brightwell Koralle-VM
Also 3 sumps - 1 for all the reactors and skimmers
one for RO water and topup
and the other for Saltwater for auto WC
There will be no dsb, all filtration will be a hybrid Berlin & Zeolith method with 100kgs of LR in the DT. I have over engineered the filtration as i plan to stock this tank heavily with SPS and fish and inverts.
Equipment
More Equipment
Even more
Additives
Tank and light unit
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Hi Guys
A big thank you:thumbup:, to those who visited us to see our last hand select shipment. The trip was a huge succsess and the most unbeleivable stock arrived on S.African shores.
Good news is that I am back selecting more stock, I am currently in Java and have selected some amazing coloured Zoos and a bunch of nice coloured Ricordea.
Steven will be posting Pics of stock shortly
Regards:peroni:
Adam
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Just was browsing the forums and figured I would stop in for a chat :1:
I have been keeping marine tanks for 5 years and maintained reefs as a profession for 3 of them. I am now a manufacturing engineer working with renewable energy. Reef tanks are my addiction :).
This was taken in December of 07
Here is the recent. My focus is to move to a sps/lps dominated reef.
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Greetings.
Please can you advice me where I can buy in Gauteng dwarf seahorses or normal seahorses.
Thanks
Chris
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Greetings.
Please can you advice me on the following. Today a long red/brown "string or thing" or something came out of the anemone's mouth. Since then the anemone has become very small and it looks like its dead or something. What was that long "string or thing" that came out of his mouth and why is this anemone looks like its dead, just laying on the floor?
Please can you help.
Thanks
Chris
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Posted: April 17th, 2011, 10:03pm CDT by Landu
Doing deep clean on sump ext and found tons of these things attached to sump glass and even in skimmer, looks like mini featherdusters but really have no clue.
Anyone with any info please advise, good or bad and what to do...
Thanks
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Hey Guys
just wanted to find out what lighting period to use
i have T5's and MH
i was thinking of using this time period
correct me if it needs to be changed
6:30 - 21:00 T5 's atanic
7:00 - 16:00 T5's 10k lights
15:55 - 20:00 14k MH
21:00 t5 atanics switch off
will this be ok for coral growth
thanks T D
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Hi all,
Just wondering, what do you do to keep fish from jumping from your tank?
I have lost cromises and a 6 line that jumped out of my tank :(
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Hey out there,
I am desparately looking for blueberry gorgonians. If anybody, including sponsors has one to sell me, i will be the happiest man in the world!
Mike
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Hi guys. Does anyone know how long water collected from the aquarium can be kept if I put an airstone, heater and powerhead in container?
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Hi My tank has been running for bout 4 weeks now. I have 2 yellow tail demsels and they have been fine and looking very healthy. I would like to add a few more fish bt as I am new to marine, could anyone tell me which fish would be the best to introduce now.
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Posted: April 17th, 2011, 1:56pm CDT by Meneer
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Posted: April 17th, 2011, 12:48pm CDT by fly*
I'm thinking of getting 2 for my tank. I want to use them on my return pump returns (lol). Any suggestions, crits? Will it even work? I'm planning to use a Sicce Suprema 3700lph split into 2 20mm returns opening up to 32mm at the tank. Will I have enough pressure to run these?
Here's a referrence for anybody that doesnt know what they are >>>
Product Review: Eductors For Water Motion In A Reef Tank — Advanced Aquarist's Online Magazine
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Hey, can some1 please I'd these funny furry cotton wool looking growths in mu sump and overflow area, one side is attached to the surface, looks like some kinda nest thingy but growin all over diferent sizes......
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high everyone,i joined to talk about marine fish keeping techs.this site looked cool so here i am. i hope we can help one another in all of our problems and successes. i am very interested in high tech setups and new technology's being used by you guys in S.A
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I'm urgently looking for tiger pods or rotifer any strain in Cape Town please?
A fellow reefer is here doing business & purchased some seahorses & they are not taking frozen food & he doesn't want them to starve as he is here for another week or so. I'm willing to pay for an cultures.
Thanks in advance
Michael
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Posted: April 16th, 2011, 12:13am CDT by wringo
hi frindes
i bourchased last day new batt fish , what i can feed it to help eat ?
i want good link about that fish.
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Howzit Marco?
I need prices on
- Brightwell Microvore
- Brightwell Microbacteria7
Thanks :)
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Posted: April 16th, 2011, 5:52pm CDT by Timone
In week 5 of my cycle and i am noticing a lot of new growth in the tank. but prominent in the tank is a brownish algae on some live rock and sand bed.
I am running some light as it was advised but only for a week now. Would also like to know what type of snail or ground crew member i must get to cean up the algae
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Posted: April 16th, 2011, 5:37pm CDT by Timone
Hi,
In week 5 of cycle and found this white fluff growing on some of the live rock.
I am putting in MB7.
would like to know what this is if it is good or bad.
Also have green and red type plates growing from the live rock. Looks like small fans at the moment. Will have photos a bit later. if you look caref
ully you might see some green fans type growth on the bottom of the rock.
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Posted: April 16th, 2011, 5:19pm CDT by Tony
I bought a pink Acropora millepora yesterday and I noticed that there was a pinky/salmon coloured fish with goby like mouth and eyes within the coral branches. It is quiet flat with a high dorsal fin. Unfortunately, I cannot take a pic of the guy because he wont leave the coral branches. Does anyone know what the fish is or can point me in the right direction for an ID? Much appreciated
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Helo all
If any 1 is using the above skimmer pls let me know your thoughts abt it.I have a 300l tank and am currently runnin a TS1. Wanted to no if the sl1000 would be better the the ts1 n can be used for when I upgrade.
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Posted: April 16th, 2011, 10:00am CDT by rugs
:thumbup:Hi guys we have just land a stunning indonesian shipment,scopas,sailfins,regals,clowns,red and yellow foxes,manderins,damsels,lobsters,snails,swallowtai l angels and much much more, and all at great prices;) Call the shop for any further info 021-709 0478
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Posted: April 15th, 2011, 10:01pm CDT by bryan
Hi there,
We landed the following fish this week...
Klein's Butterfly - Chaetodon Kleinii
Bicolor Angel - Centropyge Bicolor
Solar Fairy Wrasse - Cirrhilabrus Solorensis
Blue Side Wrasse - Cirrhilabrus Cyanopleura
Hucht's Anthiid - Pseudanthias Huchti
Royal Dottyback - Pseudochromis Paccagnellae
Foxface fish - Lo Vulpinus
Blonde Naso Tangs - Naso Elegans
Regal Blue Tang - Paracanthurus Hepatus
Blue-Green Chromis - Chromis Viridis
Clownfish - Occelaris
Six-Lined Wrasse - Pseudocheilinus Hexataenia
Golden Rainbow Fish - Halichoeres Chrysus
Black-Spotted Puffer - Arothron Nigropunctatus
Long-Horned Cowfish - Lactoria Cornuta
Purple Queen (Female) - Mirolabrichthys Tuka
Scooter Blenny - Synchiropus Ocellatus
Long-fin Bannerfish - Heniochus Acuminatus
Blue Triggerfish - Odonus Niger
White Barred Triggerfish - Rhinecanthus Aculeatus
Rectangle Trigger - Rhinecanthus Rectangulus
Kupang Damsel (Half Blue Demoiselle) - Chrypsiptera Hemicyanea
Orange-Ringed Batfish - Platax Pinnatus
Striped Bristletooth - Acanthurus Binotatus
Pacific Sailfin Tang - Zebrasoma Veliferum
Polkadot Cardinalfish - Sphaeramia Nematoptera
Cardinal Fish - Pterapogon Kauderni
Cleaner Wrasse - Labroides Dimidatus
Black Combtooth Blenny - Ecsenius Namiyei
Tomini Bristletooth - Ctenochaetus Tominiensis
Turkey Lionfish - Pterois Volitans
Flame Basslet - Mirolabrychthys Ignitus
Zebra Lionfish - Dendrochirus Zebra
Spot-Fin Lionfish - Pterois Antennata
Orbiculate Batfish - Platax Orbicularis
Pennant Glider - Valenciennea Strigata
Occelated Gudgeon - Valenciennea Longipinnis
Black-Saddled Toby - Canthigaster Valentini
Mandarin Fish - Pterosynchiropus Splendidus
Regards,
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All other livestockCommon Name: Kenyan Liverock
Scientific Name: -
Size 5 or 6 rocks
How long have you had it? over a year now
Shipping or Collection only: East London only
Your location. East London
Price: R60/kg
Photo's: Will post pics when I get a chance, else look at my thread its rockwork out of my tank :)
Notes: East London guys I have a few pieces of kenyan liverock sitting in my sump at the moment that I recently took out of my tank due to a reshuffle of corals and rocks....There is also one piece of Biorock that is a good few years old so is also live at this point. 2 of the rocks have a bit of coral growth on them...some blue and red shrooms etc
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Posted: April 15th, 2011, 4:38pm CDT by Evo R
Hey guys
What is the difference between a puffer and a toby and a boxfish/cowfish?
Are they the same family or not? Are they all odd shaped or not?
Hope this is not too much of a dumb Q? :lol:
Thanks guys
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Posted: April 15th, 2011, 4:36pm CDT by Rabbit
Hi Guys,
Could you please help me out, i've ordered 3 tangs:
Yellow,
Red Sea Sailfin
Powder Blue
As i know the rule is that you should introduce tangs fish at the same time to avoid fighting. My question is would it be possible to introduce these fish all at once, would it not cause to much of a load at once ??
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Posted: April 15th, 2011, 2:54pm CDT by Meneer
I have this 1 bubble algae on my1 lr.
Should I get rid of it? - If so, how do I do it. I know they should not be pierced.
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A huge Thank You to
Wouter for voluntarily taking the time to compile a google map of all sponsors for our convenience.:)
Check it out:
Sponsor Map
Also directly underneath the map you will see a link to a 'larger map', this will open up a google maps window and will have all the contact details of each sponsor listed on the left hand side.
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Hi All
We have recieved new shipments of fish and corals
Achilles Tang
Flame Angels
Regal tangs
Tomini Bristletooth
Bi Colour Angels
Ebli Angel
Blue Girdled Majestic angel
Copperband Butterflies
Longnose Hawk Fish
Ebli Mimic Tang
Purple Tangs
Yellow Tangs
Blue Lipstick Angel
Pakistani Butterfly
Gold Rimmed Surgeon
Red Frogfish
White Frogfish
Coral Beauty
Powder Blue Tangs
Red Fairy Wrasse
Emperor Angel
Swallowtail angel
Ocellaris Clowns
Black-bar Chromis
Pearl Coral
Acropora
Flat Rose Brains
Fox Corals
Various Polyps
Green Bubble Anenomes
Red Bubble Anenomes
Branching Hammer
Torch Corals
Frog Spawn
Leather Corals
Mushrooms
Regards
Wild on Pets
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HI ALL,
IDOL MARINE IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE NOW
HAVE THE SEACHEM AQUAVITRO RANGE IN STOCK.:thumbup:
AQUAVITRO IS SEACHEMS PREMIUM RANGE,WITH A MASSIVE EMPHASIS ON GUARATEED QUALITY AND PURITY.:thumbup:
WE ALSO NOW CARRY THE BOSTON AQUAFARMS RANGE
FOR PROPAGATION.STONY AND SOFT CORAL PROPAGATION
KITS,REEF DISCS AND PLUGS,TOOLS AND RANGE OF GLUES.
REMEMBER A REEF IS LIKE A GARDEN,LARGE CORALS
NEED OCCASIONAL PRUNING,CORALS TOO CLOSE TO ONE
ANOTHER NEED PRUNING.PROPAGATION IS FUN,REWARDING AND A RESPONSIBLE WAY FOR THE FUTURE.
WE WILL GLADLY ASSIST WITH ADVISE.:thumbup:
KEEP COOL,
IDOL MARINE CREW.
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Has anyone seen SarahShark? It's a new ozzie program very interesting but only covers the Australian reefs other wise quite informative.
SarahShark | Share The Seas
Sarah Shark Ep1 - Wobbegong the Forgotten Shark on Vimeo
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Just out of curiosity, has anyone kept the Doubleslash butterfly fish (Chaetodon marleyi)
I was on the net and I saw it. Here is the link
South African Butterflyfish, Doublesash Butterflyfish, Chaetodon marleyi
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Posted: April 15th, 2011, 11:00am CDT by cuenm
hi all,
i have to thank everyone for a fantastic forum with bucket loads of information, i have spent the past few weeks sifting through it all and have made up my mind and changed it too many times to count with regards equipment, animals, etc.
i am upgrading my fowlr to a reef tank, its a 3ft, put in a overflow and connecting up a 2ft sump with dsb. my querry comes in with lighting, too much contradicting info so i thought i would ask opinions. i have bought a 39w dual t5 ballast with 1xactinic and 1x 10 000k. will this be sufficient for zooanthids, soft corals, mushrooms, anemones, etc. i plan on sticking to the softies before venturing into sps corals.
like i said 3ft, approx. 80-90l, sump 40l. still waiting on skimmer.
thanks again.
cuen
p.s any other usefull info welcome, and i have read all the posts for newbies, etc thoroughly.
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Posted: April 15th, 2011, 10:43am CDT by Xereo
Hardware for saleThread title: octopus BH 1000 Skimmer Trade For RO Unit
Location: Cape Town
Shipping or Collection only: Collection ONLY
Photo's and description/list of items for sale: Octopus BH 1000 Skimmer ( 5 Months Old )
In Use at the moment. Skim's like crazy.
Reason For selling i need a Ro Unit
So straight swop or im willing to sell.
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Please advise on the best Filter Media. I have Eco Balls in the overflow sump of the DT. In the middle compartment of the Sump I have Ceramic tubes covered in Filter foam. My Nitrate is high.
Is there a better media than ceramic tubes?
Should I be cleaning the eco balls or the ceramic tubes, if so, how?
Should I add stuff to the first & third chambers of the Sump as well?
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Morning All,
We are looking at installing a R/O unit in our outside room (has water supply already) & are looking for a 200L to 250L water container with a tap on it.
Any ideas on where we can find such a container (for holding our ro water)?
Thanks so much
Michael
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ID needed please and can i keep it in my tank or not ?
http://www.marineaquariumsa.com/pict...pictureid=1923
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Hey guys
Today i got that dreaded phone call from my wife,get home NOW! your tank is leaking.got home and sure as damit the silicone at the back right hand corner pulled away and the flood was on.I emptied half the water out the tank and repaired the tank with dow corning 781 silicone.Im going to give it a day or two before i fill up again.Lets hold thumbs
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Posted: April 14th, 2011, 5:39pm CDT by maj
Hi peeps,
anybody got good feeding tips for a potters angel,Centropyge potteri
Currently have him on his own,but cant see him really eating.
i put some mussel on a toothpick,the inner Black part of the mussel gets chowed but not the creamish colour flesh.
refuses to eat mysis or brine,but nibbles a little on nori.hardly has appetite it seems
very shy fish,stays hiding under the LR,have him a week and he still looks good.
any tips:)
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Posted: April 14th, 2011, 5:34pm CDT by Nsteyn
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Posted: April 14th, 2011, 5:19pm CDT by 2time
Anyone use this stuff? Thinking of getting the Super Iodine to dip my sea star in.
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Posted: April 14th, 2011, 2:42pm CDT by Nsteyn
Hi guys. Looking to purchase this guy.
Please assist in id him.
Also, natural, died, bleached etc.
Tnx!
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Posted: April 14th, 2011, 2:21pm CDT by JasonR
Hi Guys
I am a new member:) and i want to start a marine setup. Please can you help me with advice and guidance on how to setup a marine tank and what is the correct producers.
I am purchasing a 500liter tank, I want to start off with a live rock tank first, I have got a quote on equipment. Please can you advise me on the correct protein skimmer, return pump, lighting, power heads and if there is any other equipment I would need.
I have been quoted on:
Aqua-medic turbo flotor 1000 blue needle wheel protein skimmer.
Aqua-medic ocean runner 2500 return pump
T5 lighting 4x 24w t5 tubes 2 dbl 24w t5
Ballasts
2 Ocean prop power heads
Are these good ? do you advise on these products or can I get better products ?
Can anyone in Durban help me with a good setup and cheap prices?
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Posted: April 14th, 2011, 1:46pm CDT by 2time
Hi guys
Please help, I checked on my tank this morning after feeding and noticed something flowing from my starfish. At first I thought it was flakes that was stuck to it, but when I had a closer look I saw it is a piece of flesh that is hanging on/out of the starfish.
It is a deep sea star(Fromia sp.)
Could it be that one of the fish bit it? The fish i have, a cream angel, a scopas tang, a bicolor blenny and a clownfish as well as hermits and snails but I doubt it could of been the hermits or the snails, because it was on the glass when I saw it. And I have never seen any fish go near it. Or what could it be?
Thanks
Keanan
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Posted: April 14th, 2011, 1:34pm CDT by Amoré
So after a year, my tank got too small for all the nice things i want...
the opportunity presented itself and i am now in the process of upgrading...
Will keep you guys posted as things happen... I am very excited, might go through a divorce real soon but hey, its all worth it... :lol:
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Posted: April 14th, 2011, 1:01pm CDT by Duri
What does it mean when he rub against the rocks or trys to swim against the current lol?
3rd day now.
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A new entry has been added to Links and Downloads Manager, category Calculators
Description: A calculator to work out the following flow rates:
- Flow through hole in base or small pipe aperture
- Flow over weir
- Flow in rectangular channel (Manning)
Copyright © Hennie Landman
To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit
Water Flow Calculator
The comments you make there will appear in the posts below.
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A new entry has been added to Links and Downloads Manager, category Calculators
Description: A calculator to work out the glass thickness required with a safety factor when building an aquarium.
Original full length article can be found here -
Federation of New Zealand Aquatic Societies
Originally written by Warren Stillwell. Improved by Hennie Landman (Reef Maniac)
To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit
Glass Thickness Calculator
The comments you make there will appear in the posts below.
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A new entry has been added to Links and Downloads Manager, category Calculators
Description: This calculator i made has two sheets, one for calculating the total electricity cost of running your tank's equipment, and one to help you make your choices of a new tank build easier.
NB - Please use in conjunction with the Glass Thickness Calculator for a proper safety factor
To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit
New Tank + Electricity Costs Calculator
The comments you make there will appear in the posts below.
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A new entry has been added to Links and Downloads Manager, category DOWNLOADS
Description: User manual for Aquamedic SP 3000 dosing pump.
To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit
Aquamedic SP3000 dosing pump
The comments you make there will appear in the posts below.
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A new entry has been added to Links and Downloads Manager, category Aquamedic
Description: User Manual for aquamedic kalk reactor.
To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit
Aquamedic kwr1000 kalkwasser reactor
The comments you make there will appear in the posts below.
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Posted: April 14th, 2011, 10:36am CDT by Duri
the one in doncaster...
where are they located exactly and do they stock marine?
:thumbup:
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so i got my tank up and running, and thought i should put some pics up so her goes
Tank: 80cm x 80cm x 80cm
72cm to water height
12mm glass centre over flow
filter: sump 70cm x 65cm x 45cm high
aquarium sytems protein skimmer
tunze max 3000lh return pump
light: metal halide 250w
2x blue t5s
15 arcadia white beam leds
6 arcadia blue beam leds
powerheads: 2x newave flows
1 x tunze 3000
water: osmosos with reef crystal salt
so here are the pics at the begining and the end
day 1
day 1
halide burning
just the leds
hope you enjoyed..
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Posted: April 13th, 2011, 8:39pm CDT by Meneer
Powerlab protien skimmer.
Rated for 1000L
2000L needle wheel pump
Can get this one for R650.00
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Fish for saleCommon Name:Blue Face Trigger (pair)
Scientific Name:XANTHICHTHYS AUROMARGINATUS
Size of fish+/- 10cm
How long have you had the fish?+/- 3 months
Is the fish eating?yes
Shipping or Collection only:collect
Your location.Durban
Price:R1500.00 for the pair
Photo's:
Notes:-
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Posted: April 13th, 2011, 7:29pm CDT by Meneer
I need another skimmer, and there is one on gumtree...
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Posted: April 13th, 2011, 5:11pm CDT by Wizard
Fish for saleCommon Name: purple tang, tomato clown, scopa tang, jumping bean, brown surgeon
Scientific Name: -
Size of fish around 10 cm
How long have you had the fish? 3-4 years
Is the fish eating? ohh yes
Shipping or Collection only: collection
Your location. durban
Price: 750
Photo's: Name your price for all the fish, i would like R750 for the purple. Make an offer for the others or all of them. if i like, they are yours. will have to wait for the tank to empty out abit to catch them.
Notes: -
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Posted: April 13th, 2011, 5:09pm CDT by Tony
They are way cheaper than most kits out there and the cynic in me wonders how accurate they are bec ause sometimes cheaper is rubbish. I'm not expecting them to match up to a photometer but do they square up to most test kits in accuracy?
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Posted: April 13th, 2011, 5:01pm CDT by Wizard
All other livestockCommon Name: Live Rock
Scientific Name: -
Size 40kg to .5kg
How long have you had it? 5-6 years
Shipping or Collection only: collection
Your location. durban
Price: 50 p/kg collection only
Photo's: the rock!
In Durban, collection only
Have over 250 Kilos
the fish in one of the pictures are at least 10cm to give you an idea of the sizes.
i also have 2 buckets of sump rock ( most about the size of a large fist, about a 3rd the size of a tennis ball to golf ball )
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Anyone have a contact number for Robin- Quite Urgent- Thanks :)
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Posted: April 13th, 2011, 2:42pm CDT by Naiema
First of all, we'd like to tell you about special on salt mix. AquaMedic and Seachem Reef Salt only R475 for 600litres! :thumbup:For limited time only. Stunning shipment of fish also unpacked. Clowns(Cinnamon,Ocellaris,and Clarkii) Tangs(Regal,Sailfins,Lipstick,Scopas and Pyjama)Foxface,Longnose hawks,Selris Blennies, 6line wrasse,3 spot Angels, Butterflies Banggaii Cardinals, Goldies and more.Ph 0217122534/0826368990
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Posted: April 13th, 2011, 2:38pm CDT by Duri
Hey fellow mariners:thumbup:
I have 5 hermits in my tank... 1 red 3 blue leg and one white.
what happens if I do not put in shells? will they just stay in that shell?
and if I have to get shell how urgent would it be?
and where in CT can I get some nice shells? round ones
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Hi all
I have some very small orange rics on a rock, that are closing up and releasing some kinda white slime. All my parameters are fine. I have other yuma rics, pin cushin, polpys etc and all those are doing well. So i am not sure whats wrong with the rics.
I have moved it to a low flow area and it is getting enuf of light. Any1 experienced this or know why????
thanks
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Posted: April 13th, 2011, 1:22pm CDT by Trev
This morning I received a urgent call from a customer whos neighbour was in need of some desperate help with a fish tank that had burst.It turns out that the tank is in a hair salon right across the road from me, so off I go to have a look see what all the fuss is about. Well to my surprise I find a full on reef tank settup full of lovely live rock T5 lighting the works with bath water in it and some realy realy large oscars swimming around. To be honest when I first saw it all the fish were in the sump and the display was empty. This tank is lovely in size 1.2 x 800 x 700 and built from 10mm slate, the leak was cuase by the incorrect wood being used for the base and it had swollen and cracked the base of the tank. I informed the customer of what exactly they have and what the potential could be and they are now interested in going marine with this system but guys what I want to know is what do I do with these other fish, they are 2 huge oscars about 20cm long and 2.5inch girth , 2 x malawis about 12cm long and one other fish that apears to be a small koi about 12 cm long. I am not in the fresh water game at all so is their a market for these fish ?
Trev
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Posted: April 13th, 2011, 12:50pm CDT by Xereo
Well im on the look out for frags
Mushies
Star polyps
Zoas :)
If you have any forsale in Cape Town or give away let me know.
Please southern suburbs.
No point me having to use R200 petrol to get to you
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Howsit guys,
What is your experience with BTA and flow created by power heads? Do they behave well to direct flow? I recently added a 6000 LPH power head. It is not blowing directly towards the nennie but there is alot mor turbulence in the tank. My nennie is not opening as much as it was in the past and the other spawned? could this be due to the extra flow?
Dawie
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Single frag for saleCommon Name: Green Star polyps
Scientific Name: -
Size of coral Just smaller then a fist size
How long have you had the coral? About 3 months
Shipping or Collection only: collection only
Your location. paulshof, sandton
Price: Swop for another frag
Photo's: hey ppl
Got a GSP frag, to swop for another frag. Let me know if you have a frag to swop.
thanks
Apologies for the crap pic. The light was just switched on so the frag wasnt open full.
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Hi all
Can anyone tell me where I can get sand for my new DSB I want to setup ? I have some old Aragonite from my old DT but the granules are quite big. Hence me looking for sea sand ?
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Had a small outbreak of ick with the introduction of fish collected. Started dosed with "Marine Oomed" on Monday evening. All the ick seems to have gone - The tank seems fine after the medication.
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Hi Guys
After 2 weeks of testing - atlast, I have traces of ammonia...
How far am I in my cycle now, what do I need to look out for now?
I have been cycling for about 2 weeks now, I even have allot of Copepods on the side of my tank... apparently all this is good...
PLease just give me some refreshed hope...
:)
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Just got back from 28days at work and....
This morning after turning my lights on i noticed most my fish happily swimming around covered in spot.... i did the reading and looked at pics and is probably ICH...
The only fish i ever purchased was a cleaner wrasse, so ironicly the dude i got to keep pests at bay seams to have triggered a smally out break.
So i have a QT that i built before i left which has been tested to have no leaks that has a built in four part sump that will have floss some balls, some rings and return compartment.
I would like to start the QT using stability and then dose it using Cupramine™, i will then like to add all my fish to the QT and hopefully they survive.
I'm not sure how long the fish have been sick, but i think it is safe to presume that my substrate is well infected.
I will also be putting my star polyps and pink bubble coral in my other newly built frag tank.
So for my 2 questions:
Other than those actions, should i just leave my DT running as normal?
Are there any issues using stability and Cupramine™?
Thanks.
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Posted: April 12th, 2011, 4:43am CDT by Theo
Ok, so heres a question.
I heard once that if you want to boost your fishes immune system, its a good idea to add one cal-c-vita to aprox 350l of water. can anyone olaberate on this.
myth or fact..... that is the question....:eek:
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Okay, so maybe this is another contraversial thread, but got this link from a very experienced fellow reefer and been on my mind all day...
Bottom line.....
Get rid of all your Cyano and GHA with sailfin mollies...
In the past few weeks, I've done water changes, dosed Carbon, rowaphos, rowacrystal, microbelift, microbacter, and even switched off lights for 3 days... I have finally won this round with the cyano, only to be left with an outbreak of GHA.
It would be interesting to hear the experts opinions....
This is the link...
Mollies are great to rid algae! - Reef Central Online Community
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Posted: April 12th, 2011, 9:00pm CDT by Meneer
For those running OVERFLOW-> DSB -> RETURN chamber.
How much is the water level in the return chamber lower than the DSB?
I tried stuffing that white filter media in my return chamber and it helps cut down the bubbles...... untill it get's clogged and I touch that media... then it takes me half an hour to stop my return pump from collecting bubbles that comes from the flow over my dsb.
What should the difference in level be between dsb and return chamber?
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Ok, I went to look at a tank tonight, and have decided to go for it.
Dimensions are 1500 x 680 x 1100 out of 19mm glass. With a water height of 1m the volume of the display should be just over 1000L:thumbup:
The sump will make it another 100-150 liters more but haven't had the chance to measure compartments yet so I'm unsure.
The tank comes with a super sturdy 40mm steel tube stand and the water height once on the stand is about eye level.
The tank, sump and stand are getting cleaned up and I will take delivery in 2-3 weeks, just depends on when I can get things ready on my side. Need to set up a temp tank so I can move over my current fish and get the big boy set up in the same place as the old tank.
I am planning a predator/fish only tank. If the coral bug bites again I have a nice little nano to use.
Equipment
Heating:
Two, maybe three Jaeger heaters.
Flow:
1 Seio 3200lph
1 Sunsun 6000lph
1 Sunsun 5000lph
1 Sunsun 3000lph
Might need some more
Skimmer:
I will be using my current TS1 and a weipro to start with. (Will not introduce any more fish until I get a real one)
Return:
Current Lifetech for now. Trying to decide on which big pump to get that will not rape my electricity bill.
Lighting:
Current dymax 2 X 250w mh unit (So if I really want corals won't have a problem there) plus a little Rio mini sun for night time.
Sump:
DSB with some macro algae. Won't go for a scrubber just yet. Don't need nutrients that low. Depending on the tank inhabitants later on I might need one but it can be added later.
Water I will be getting from two oceans. I will start with a 10% change a week.
I am sooooooo excited.
If I have missed anything let me know but I will have someone experienced during setup so anything I miss will be caught by him.
It's been a dream of mine to have a tank like this and it's here but now the work starts.:yeahdude:
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Posted: April 12th, 2011, 8:48pm CDT by Meneer
Mine is driving me nuts... :P
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Hi Guys
I have a bit of a problem, i have been cycling for about 2 and a half weeks, i have noticed small organisms against the side of my tank, it seems like a few hundred, but it looks like tiny specs, do i need to worry, cause i feel worried?:eek:
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Right, so after months of planning and dreaming of my new tank, the time has almost come to set it up! having followed the forum for the last few months, and learning that things shouldn't be rushed, i decided to take my time and make sure i had everything before i set up, (and the fact i live on a game reserve which means i dont have easy access to a LFS!) My tank is now the last of the items i am waiting for, should be finished this week!
Equipment and dimensions:
tank: 900x550x550mm
sump: 900x320x400mm
lighting: 2 x dual 39w light units
2 x 150w MH with 14000k globes
Skimmer: TS1 (will upgrade later on)
Chiller: rated up to 300l (need this as it gets rather warm in the summer!)
and ya, all the test kits, ro unit etc is all here too!
Will keep you guys posted on the setup! Let me know your thoughts!
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I have found 2 legs from a blue legged hermit in a rock, with a bit of thigh?? The tank only has live rock (3 weeks old), 2 x crabs and 2 x banded shrimps. Any ideas as to what could have attacked a crab? I bought the crabs
from the LFS - it was in a tank with 9 crabs. I have had them a week.
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For all of the guys enjoying the late season that seems to be starting in the Eastern Cape, I have a word of warning. My GF and I parked at the main car park at Glen Eden on Saturday late afternoon and had a very short (10min) walk on the beach. Upon returning to my car, burglars had somehow gained entry to my car and stolen my camera and lenses and her phone, cash,card and glasses. Quick and slick! Worst of all, the insurance is not honouring my claim for the camera, as there is no sign of forced entry:(.
I've since discovered that it is a frequent and ongoing problem at Glen Eden. I would however be very wary of parking anywhere these days. It seems that the authorities are unable to control these sort of problems anymore.
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Posted: April 12th, 2011, 1:18pm CDT by imz
Hi
This is my first post thanks to Seabass...
I have had my tank running for seven months and just wanted to find out if its normal to have the brown algea and red algae growth im my tank?
Also, I have introduced my first coral, a pin cushion and it was pretty happy at 1st but its tentacles has not opened for the past 3 days, is this normal?
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Hi guys i'm looking for a frag of a christmas tree soft coral.
Can somebody help me out pleas?
Tanks
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Posted: April 12th, 2011, 12:02pm CDT by regis
I was on the red sea web site, It looks like they have revamped all there products and added a few new ones, looks good
link
[www.redseafish.com]
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Posted: April 12th, 2011, 11:43am CDT by Xereo
Well here is what i am planning to do.
Any more info will help :)
Im planning to make my old nano tank part of the new system.
My Tank is set up.
Getting Sump Tonight.
:yeahdude:
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got the fone above for sale. Comes with all the
accessories
R1000.
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Hardware for saleThread title:70watt MH x 2 for sale
Location:Randburg
Shipping or Collection only:Shipping or Collection
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:I have 2 of these for sale. R350 each:thumbup:. fully operational. tubes are less than 4 months old!
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Posted: April 12th, 2011, 11:09am CDT by Meneer
All other livestockCommon Name: Blue Leg Hermit Crab
Scientific Name: -
Size 3-4 CM
How long have you had it? 1 day
Shipping or Collection only: Collecting
Your location. Brackenfell Cape Town
Price: to swop for frag or anything (except musroom)
Photo's: It is the bigger one at the back.
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Various corals for saleCommon Names: Candy Cane, Frogspawn, Ricordia Yuma
Scientific Names: -
Size of coral various
How long have you had the corals? from 6-2 months
Shipping or Collection only: collection only
Your location. Fourways/ Lonehill
Price: various
Photo's: Frogspawn R290 (I think?) had it for appox 4 months
6 heads one starting to split
Ricordia Yuma R80 had for about 6 months
about double the size of a 5 rand coin
Candy Cane R190 had it for 2 months
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Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title: Prodibio
Location: CT (Hermanus)
Shipping or Collection only: Shipping at own expense
Photo's and description/list of items for sale: Some more stuff thats coming out of boxes:
Both are 30 Vial boxes and still sealed.
Price : R 250 ea
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Posted: April 12th, 2011, 8:16am CDT by flappy
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title: VARIOUS TANKS FOR FREE!!
Location: CAPE TOWN
Shipping or Collection only: COLLECTION
Photo's and description/list of items for sale: Hi Guys
Any reefers out there who need tanks?
I was cleaning out my garage and have the following for anyone who is willing to collect
1.900 X 330 Sump with dividers
2. 1.2m Tank with broken front pane
3.1.2m scrubber tank
4. 1.2m DSB
Must take all,first come first serve
First come first serve
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Posted: April 11th, 2011, 9:51pm CDT by Meneer
I got myself a SERA Feed A Plus Precision.
Everything works great EXCEPT....
My pellets stays on the top, and normally when feeding manually I would drop it in front of a pump or something to spread the food.
The feeder is on the opposite side of my return box, so I do not loose a lot down the return.
Is there certain pellets that will sink immediately (I tried Ocean Nutrition Formula 2)
I thought about a funnel coming out in front of the return, but the pellets still floats on top in the funnel... :(
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Last Weekend me and Reptpunk went to Germany to pick up some fish and corals for his Tank.
And I found a Powder Blue in Germany that was eating!!! :lol:
So we got back into the Car and onto to German Autobahn, doing 235 km/h to get my Powder Blue back home! :tomcat:
YouTube - How to get your new Powder Blue Tang back home A.S.A.P!!!
One week later it is doing very well!!! No white spots and eating like a pig! :)
YouTube - Powder Blue Tang
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The beginning:
Starting all over!!! - Marine Aquariums of South Africa
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Hi.
Maybe this is not a thread and could be a simple question :whistling::thumbup:. But tonight i have seen something in my reef tank i have never seen. To me this doesn't look to normal. It looks like on my rocks and sand is growing a type of "green/clear" algea and there is bubbles stick on to it. It looks like this is starting to grow all over. When a use my stick to lift it its like a peal that i lift from the ground and the bubbles come of.
Hope it make sense what i right.
Thanks
Chris
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So besides tangs and fox face's. What other herbivors will eat macro algea?
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caught it today with two convict surgeons
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Posted: April 11th, 2011, 4:27pm CDT by Neil82
Hi. I am looking to start with a marine tank. i have a corner of 900 x 700 to work with. System needs to be complete. 0827723380
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Hi everyone.
My Name is Mike. From KZN, but since 7 Years in Switzerland. Brent Vinnicombe (brentv) and Ryan Vinnicombe (Reptpunk) have asked me to join MASA. Hello everyone!!!
About me:
Well I have been keeping Marine Aquarium for about 20 Years. And had a lot of Up and Downs!
My last down was last Year in Nevember 2010. I lost everything! Fish, Coarals … Everything!!!
I had a Power outage for 4 days.
Some Pics of my old Tank Dez. 2009.
So when I got back this Year from South Africa Feb. 2011. I got in touch with Torsten from
Korallenwelt is in Germany, they build Reef Ceramic. He told me about the Custom made Reef they can build me. So I send him my Tank measurements and ordered my Custom made Reef. After 4 days I got some Pics from him! Cool!
Two Weeks ago I got the Reef and started building it into my Tank. :blush:
Type of aquarium : Mixed reef aquarium
Constructed from : Glass
Approximate dimensions :
2000mm (L) X 850mm (W) X 600mm (H)
Aquarium volume : 1020 ltr
Filtration : Sump filter including Zeovit Filter
Lighting :3 X 250w metal halide & 4 X 80W T5’s
The Aquirium has been running know for one Week with Osmo Water and Aqua Connect silicarbon & Aqua Connect contraphos. Tonight I will do a 100% water change and put neu Aqua Connect silicarbon & Aqua Connect contraphos into the Aquarium. After one more week I will do another 100% water change and then Salt Water!!!
I will keep u all Updated!
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Ive begun building my larger Nano tank to replace my Tiny Cube.....60Lx45wx45l so thats over 100l of water....so thats over 100Kg's?
My issue is that whilst building I suddenly realised that the tank would weigh over 100Kg's, the problem is I intended on placing it on my Kitchen counter. Would it now be too heavy for the counter to handle?
Im sure Im not the first person to have this issue....
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Hi all.
I have been inactive on here for about 8 months due to a major tank crash in which I lost all my corals and my 2 anemones. Most of the fish survived but I did a water change, replaced the broken heater and just kept up water changes and nothing else till now as I was deciding whether I would throw in the towel or not. I have had a cooling off period to evalute what went wrong, can I prevent it from happening again and do I wanna try it again.
I really don't wanna throw in the towel and love the hobbie. I still go to the 2 oceans just to be around the tanks and I went to Zanzibar last month and went snokeling 3 times which helped me decide I wanna carry on but do it 100% right this time.
The things I was doing wrong.
- Two quality heaters.
- Not checking parameters. I got to the point where just looking in the tank was enough but won't do this again as my parameters were outta whack when the crash happened
- Tank, I will either be getting a medium sized, really nice show tank or a really large tank that I will not lose interest in (I think that is where my problem was I wanted a bigger, better designed tank and lost interest). I am just trying to work out which as they both come with their own costs that I am trying to evaluate. I am leaning towards a large, fish only tank with relitavely easy to feed fish. Tangs and such not frog fish or anything that I am gonna struggle with.
- Costs, Another thing is deciding on custom made or second hand. There is a really REALLY cool deal I found with a tank + stand + sump second hand. Dimentions of display are 1.5m x 65cm x 110cm(LxWxH). water sitting at 1m built out of 19mm glass. really solid 40mm square tubed stand. For the same price a custom made tank would get me less than half the size. The layout is good. Tank is in very good condition. Not very old. The only problem is this tank will be about 1000 litres and costs for upkeep and a decent skimmer scare me, as does the weight(+- 1.5 ton according to the calculator:eek:). I would hate to set it up and then realise that it is costing more than I am willing to spend. What would a FO tank cost to run of this size per month with 2 oceans water not mix?
Any advice or if there is someone selling a nice tank in the region of R3000 gimme a shout, 400 litre minimum display size.
PS, it already feels good to be back
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Single Coral for saleCommon Name: Green Candy cane
Scientific Name: -
Size of coral About 14 small heads
How long have you had the coral? 2 months
Shipping or Collection only: collection only
Your location. paulshof
Price: R200
Photo's: Got the above for sale. Reason for selling is that 1 of my tangs have started nipping it. Sorry for the crap pic.
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Posted: April 11th, 2011, 1:20pm CDT by Wizard
Hardware for saleThread title:the big clean up
Location:durban
Shipping or Collection only:collection
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:The List:
2 x Reeftek RS2 Dual pump recirc ex skimmers R2500.00 each
1 x Hailea Aqua Medic HL 380 ca chiller R3000.00
9 x 400w SE MH Enclosure/Reflector/Lamp (6 have wall brackets) R400.00 each
2 x 4 tank/2 sump banks with plumbing and new return pumps sicce 4000 ( first bank to go gets the little skimmers that came with them, the tanks have just been stripped and painted, frame is galv. R3000.00 each
*dibs africa off road, probably both banks ( put your name down still they may not be sold)
big 2500l tank ( whoevr takes this will need to dissasemble it and take it out, it was built into the room R4000.00
2 x waterboy ro units R250.00 each
* dibs nsteyn >keeganp >stealth >williet( none left other dibs on "some other forum")
1500l jojo never been used R1000.00
2 x waterboy 2 in ones R250.00 each
deltec pf 501 calcium reactor (need new pump) with 2 x co2 and regultor R1500
*dibs wukkie > nsteyn
2 x AM sulphur denitrator with media R350
almost full bucket maxi zorb carbon about 10 kilos left R300
almost full 25l bucket salt R800
50 + Kilos aqua medic aragonite R450
*dibs on "some other forum"
rock and livestock should already be sold, if not will post and let all know
i am in durban, for collection only
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Hey guys
Just been wondering what foods reefers feed there tangs. Foods that are best for the growth, colour, immune...etc.
Let me know what you have been using, how often and what results where achieved.
Thanks
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Posted: April 11th, 2011, 11:32am CDT by 459b
There have been a number of threads/posts recently regarding the topic of re-introducing locally caught fish back into the sea. A lot of reefers feel that this practice poses little to no risk to out local ecosystems.
It is easy to list examples of the devastation caused by the introduction of foreign species. Most recently we have seen reports of the destruction caused by the lionfish in the Caribbean. The highly predatory fish are eating there way through the reefs, with no native species being able to control their invasion. A similar example is the giant snakehead (Channa micropelte). Native to the warmer waters of South East Asia, this fish is now abundant in stretches of rivers in North America. Its spread has been traced back to the introduction of just two fish into a small tributary. Locally, we have the European crab (Carcinus maenas). Another highly aggressive species which is out competing our local crab species.
Besides the problem of predators, what is of more concern is the introduction of pathogens. As hobbyists we know of a handful of diseases and can only identify large external parasites. A large number of lethal fish parasites are internal and infected fish show little/no visible signs of infection. Diagnosis of these parasites can only be done post mortem and by a qualified individual.
The problem with parasites is not new. A study by Barker et. al (1994)* identified 18 species of digean trematodes in the 39 species of pomacentridae fish they investigated. More importantly the trematodes showed very little host specificity.
If you thought fish were the only things we needed to consider, here is an excerpt from a recent study by McDermott et al (2010)** :
“Approximately 130-140 species of the > 850 known hermit crab species are parasitized by 149 species in 9 phyla, and 27 species are hosts for 17 potential parasites in 5 phyla. Among the confirmed parasites, 30 species of parasitic barnacles (Rhizocephala) and 83 species of parasitic Isopoda are known. Species in other groups of parasites are few in number: Apicomplexa 2, Dinoflagellata 1, Microsporida 2, Ascomycota 1, Platyhelminthes 8, Acanthocephala 2, Nematoda 3, and Nematomorpha 2.”
“Limited information shows that hermit crabs are first or second intermediate hosts for coccidians, cestodes, trematodes, acanthocephalans and nematodes.”
The list of examples is rather long.
What everyone needs to understand is that it’s not only the things we can see with the naked eye that we need to worry about. The parasites we may introduce into our oceans is cause for concern. Some parasites have complex life cycles, including many different intermediate hosts and may even have highly resilient dormant phases. Just because your fish look healthy, it doesn’t mean they not harbouring some viscous
I’ve spoken to a number of fish parasitologists and the threat is not something we should take lightly. Parasites have been identified in imported fish which do not occur in out waters. Pointing out that sewage or chemicals or man made structures causes more damage to our oceans has no place in this argument. Thinking parasites are insignificant and nature balances itself out, is also narrow minded.
We cannot be complacent or apathetic abut this topic. It is a problem and one that we can do something about. Re-introducing fish/coral/invertes is not a matter of debate. If you take something out of the ocean and put it in a tank that has anything in it that has been imported (including liverock), then it cannot go back into the ocean. Rather donate it or kill it ...or better still, don’t collect something you cant look after.
* Barker, S.C., Cribb, T.H., Bray, R.A., Adlard, R.D. Host parasite associations on a coral reef: Pomacentrid fishes and digenean trematodes. (1994).Int. J. Parasitology.24(5): 643-647.
** McDermott, J.J., Williams, J.D., Boyko, C.B..The unwanted guests of hermit: A global review of the diversity and natural history of hermit crab parasites. (2010). J Experimental Marine Biology adnEcology. 394 (1-2): 2-44.
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Posted: April 11th, 2011, 11:20am CDT by Sammy
Hi Guys,
Im going away for the Easter long weekend, (and guess where, Sodwana, dont be jealous :-)) Does anyone have an auto feeder to borrow me for this time ?
Dont want to buy something specially for use only once ?
Your help will be appreciated.
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Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:Complete six foot tank FOR SALE
Location:Durban
Shipping or Collection only:Collection Only
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:
Complete six foot tank :
Lighting hood (2 x 150w Mh and 4 x 54w T 5's)
OCTX 250 skimmer
2 x 300w Jager heaters
1 x Tunze 6055 with controller
1 x Tunze 6025
1 x Electrical panel with timers for the lights
1 x RO auto top up
1 x Sump 1400 x 500 450 with deep sand bed and RO topup chamber
1 x 1835 x 610 x 610 Tank with external overflow (NO SCRACHES ON FRONT GLASS)
All woodwork
All live stock and live rock
R20 000.00 not neg
Only sold as a unit, wont break up
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Hey all
I got my self a 230w inverter which has connections to connect to a car battery. You can plug in a 2 pin and one 3 pin plug. Now i need to create a back up unit which will kick on when the power goes off. What other stuff do i need. I have calculated my wattage and will need just under 200w to run the stuff i need.
Please advise me as to what i will need to do the conversion. Switches? etc.....
thanks ppl
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Posted: April 10th, 2011, 11:07pm CDT by Reef-O
I have a:) JBJ NANO CUBE24 :)for sale. Its a about a year old. Its got all the media
and comes with the stand. Everything works on the tank:slayer:.
I want R1500.
Yes there is a skimmer with it.:thumbup:.
Follow this link for pics
http://capetown.gumtree.co.za/c-Pets...AdIdZ271159024
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Posted: April 10th, 2011, 11:01pm CDT by Max
Can anyone ID this and would they be common to this area. Found them at the Southbroom lagoon today. And believe me there are plenty of them and loads dying on the side.
The lagoon is closed of from sea for about three weeks and these are still inside here. They are swimming towards the sea but they obviously cant get there as the mouth is closed off.
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Posted: April 10th, 2011, 8:52pm CDT by Jimbo
Various corals for saleCommon Names: Rose bubble tip, brain, blasto & pincushion
Scientific Names: -
Size of coral 12cm, 9cm, 5 heads &17cm
How long have you had the corals? 3 years, 4 months and 8 months
Shipping or Collection only: Collection
Your location. Cape Town
Price: R700 each, R325, R325 & R250
Photo's: 
Notes: Hi Guys,
I am selling the listed corals and also two clones of my prised rose anemone which has taken me 2 years to achieve.
Cheers,
Jimbo.
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Was on the net and came across this product. Sounds pretty good and Red Sea has been making some decent stuff. Has anyone used it, is it available locally and how much is it?
@
bryan do you have this mate?
http://www.marinedepot.com/Red_Sea_R...FIADCD-vi.html
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Posted: April 10th, 2011, 6:39pm CDT by Evo R
Hey guys
Im seriosly considering getting a snowflake/dwarf eel.
But first i would like to know the pro's vs. the con's of keeping them.
Eg. What size tank?
What filtration?
How many can i keep together?
Feeding?
If i do get it/they will be in there own tank.
Any advise or personal experience will help alot.
I did do some reading on the web but got alot of mixed feelings about them.
Some say they are good to have, others say they are nightmares!
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Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title: Rowaphos
Location: CT
Shipping or Collection only: Collect - Ship at own expense
Photo's and description/list of items for sale: 500 ml Rowaphos
R 300
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Posted: April 10th, 2011, 5:05pm CDT by zak
All other livestockCommon Name: Pistol Shrimp
Scientific Name: Alpheidae
Size +/-3cm
How long have you had it? At least a few weeks
Shipping or Collection only: Collection only
Your location. Houghton
Price: Free (will appreciate some sand from the DSB of the person collecting, wanna seed my DSB)
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Posted: April 10th, 2011, 12:18pm CDT by Steven
So Adam is in Singapore today, visiting Coralfarm!
He is selecting some top quality different livestock for our shipment landing on Wednesday at 3pm!
Ill keep you updated with some photos as soon as I get them!
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Hi all. :banghead::dft004:
Please help me here. I am so sad and so angry. I have lost 3 Banggai Cardinals already this year and the 4th one is also on his way as I type this letter. This is so not funny anymore. To banggais in +- 1 week.
All that I can say is that they don't eat. All the other fish is 100%. I see this 1 that is busy die 1 eye also become red. Ag please help me here. I don't want to loose this 1 also.
Feeding background.
When I bough them 1 lasted 2 days. This other one 1week. I tried flakes, pellets, frozen and live shrimps. the one that is busy going did start to take a few shrimps but last night when i came home he was not lekker. I took him from the main tank and put him into the sumb. This morning he is just laying on the floor and breath heavy. I rush to buy more shrimps put it in but he doesn't even go for it.
What now?
Thanks Chris
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Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title: NeoMarine Salt
Location: CT
Shipping or Collection only: Collect - Ship at own expense
Photo's and description/list of items for sale: More goodies I dont use or wont use in future
Neomarine Precision Reef Salt (just over 16 kg's left) @ R 350
Brightwells Extra Phos , Spherical phosfate remover ( 2,6 kg's left) @ R 250
Take both for R 500.
I have some one going to CT tomorrow so I could meet somewhere
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Posted: April 10th, 2011, 9:39am CDT by Meneer
When will I start getting those animals and stuff in my DSB, or shoud I add them manually, and where would I get them, or should I just give it time?
I have 10KG's live rock in my tank, but so far I see no kreepy crawlies in my DSB.
Running for 4 weeks. Got 1 hitchhiker crab in the sump. Should I get rid of him? Will he eat the copopods?
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I have replaced my float switch with a broken finger design.
It have been running flawless for a month and then I discovered that all of a suden it doesn't close the circuit. Any advice on how to fix the problem?
Doesn't make sense that one day its working and the next its dead.
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Posted: April 9th, 2011, 11:41pm CDT by Sammy
Anyone need to harvest some macro algae, please could u throw it my way. cheato or anything else macro in Cape Town.
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A new member (M247) has been communicating via PM with me during the last week, discussing control systems to be used in a marine aquarium. I suggested that he start a new thread to get other reefers' opinions on this as well, but he is still a bit unsure about posting here on MASA, and has asked me to set up a thread on his behalf. So, without further ado, here is our discussion so far - please feel free to comment/discuss this further, and join me in welcoming Martin and his wife to MASA :)
Hennie
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Hi Hennie
Me and my wife made the decision to chuck the TV and replace it with a 1,8L x 0,8W x 0,7D Reef aquarium. The tank is still in fabrication and we have some
.lets say difference in opinion about the location of the equipment:blush:. It would be great to have all the stuff outside in a shed of some sort and only the tank in the room.
Best regards
Martin
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Yes, that would be the ideal, but it is usually not practical.
I'm not sure if you've seen
the thread on my tank, but it would be an option to have everything either below the tank, and/or above the tank (like I did with the "crawlway"), and/or with a small "room" next to the tank to house the skimmer if it is a large one.
Of course, IF you have the space in an adjacent room or outbuilding then that would take first prize...
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Do you perhaps know if it would be possible to check Ammonia and NO2 with a control system?
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Hi Martin.
No, I am not aware of any control system that can monitor/control these parameters.
For what it's worth, once a tank is stable (say more than one year old) it is not necessary to measure these parameters (IMHO), as the readings will remain "zero" as long as everything is OK. I would rather (and do...) monitor pH and ORP electronically, and regularly check alkalinity, calcium, nitrate and phosphate. The ORP is especially useful as an early warning system - once you get a reading range differing from the normal, you can haul out the ammonia and nitrite test kits to check if there really is a problem.
Of course, with some experience one can usually tell by just looking at the tank and the inhabitants if something is wrong. I have not done a single ammonia or nitrite test during the past 4-5 years...
My comments in blue:
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Originally Posted by
M247
Thanks for the help Hennie.
So if we summarize the requirements of the control:
· Control and measure Temp. Yes - vitally important, but fortunately the easiest and most accurate to do.
· Control and measure PH Yes. the "control" part would be to regulate CO2 to the calcium reactor (stop when the pH drops below a lower limit of (say) 8.0) and the dripping of lime water (kalkwasser) (stop dripping when pH reaches an upper limit of (say) 8.4.
· Measure conductivity Nice to have... You could add a "control" dimension to either add RO water of a concentrated brine solution to keep your salinity/conductivity constant (thus acting as an ATO), but in my opinion that just increases the risk of something going wrong.
· Measure ORP Yes. This will give you a general indication of the tank's wellbeing, but should never be acted on in isolation. Also, don't chase numbers - compare the trend from any given day with the average past weeks/months.
· Measure Dissolved Oxygen Nice to have, but expensive. If you are looking at your ORP then perhaps not really necessary.
· Control the lights Yes. Very convenient, and adds stability to the tank (in nature the sun does not come up at 06:00 one day, and at 10:00 the day after a party...). Use good quality timers, and make sure that they are rated for an inductive load of at least 1.5x your load, else they tend to burn out pretty quickly (if, of course, you are using electronic timers).
· Control the pumps Yes, but... Constant switching on and off of "normal" pumps will wear out their impellers pretty quickly, and should be avoided. Rather use pumps such as Polarios or the controllable Tunze pumps (but very expensive...)
· And maybe automated water change. No. IMHO this adds another element for something to go wrong (pump not starting/stopping when needed, changing salinity/pH/temp etc. too rapidly...)
I prefer to do partial water changes in person, and only after testing of the old and new water to ensure that all parameters match closely. This is also done as part of my maintenance routine, and the "old" water is obtained by siphoning out dirt and mulm, lime slurry used to kill aiptasia, cleaning around rocks, etc.
This is an interesting topic - why don't you post it in one of the MASA forums - then you can get comments/opinions from other members as well.
Regards,
Hennie
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Hi Hennie
Would you mind posting it? Im still finding my way on the site and T&C of the site
I would love to see the people comment on this topic and in the mean time Ill read the T&Cs and keep you posted on the control system info I can find.
Regards
Martin
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Hi Guys ,
I bought 2 duel T5 24 watt ballast for my tank , can any one show me how the wiring must be done (its a DIY kit)
I got the ballast and the tube plugs and loose wires ..... and i havnt a clue how the wiring works
Kind regards
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Posted: April 9th, 2011, 8:28pm CDT by Xereo
Is there anyone out there that can come help a reefer out and drill a couple holes in my new tank?
Please let me know thank you :)
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Posted: April 9th, 2011, 7:37pm CDT by rajah
Howsit All
I'm urgently looking for a second hand 4ft Light unit, T5's. Need one urgently please!
The 39w (900mm unit) would also work!
Thanks
Rajah
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Posted: April 9th, 2011, 6:25pm CDT by Q89
I'm not to sure if there is a thread about this? If so then please lead me to the thread.
So, as the title says, if you start over, what will you change and why will you change that?
I just think it will be nice for all the noobs to see all what you will change (especially the expert) if they can:thumbup:
Q89
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Posted: April 9th, 2011, 6:21pm CDT by Reef-O
Hey.
I've been cycling my tank for 3 weeks now. I'm new to Marine Tanks so I'm thinkin I need help..lol.
I added a clown 2 days ago.(WILD). It seems to not be eating. It came out of hidin last night and now only seems to be using one fin....
Any ideas on what the cause might be?
Thanx
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Posted: April 9th, 2011, 6:05pm CDT by Meneer
Anyone tried Prodiobio in a bag made of stockings?
The grains looks mighty small to me.... :P
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Posted: April 9th, 2011, 5:07pm CDT by Xereo
Well Here is my progress so far...
Just a Slight Upgrade from my last tank :)
stand thanks to Gawie :thumbup:
Glass Thanks to Dion
Lots of time later
Thanks to alot of man Muscle lol ..
Will keep you posted with da rest :)
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i have heard it said that phosphates are not removed by bacteria export etc and then i have heard that it is exported! i am confused. has anyone got more non anecdotal information?
Phosphate and the Reef Aquarium by Randy Holmes-Farley - Reefkeeping.com
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Hi guys. I have something in one of my rocks making a snapping noise, mostly at night and it's driving me nuts. :cursing: I took the suspect rock and put it in a tank in garage. The noise is out my tank now, so its definitely in that rock. I looked it over and can see a crab thingy deep in a hole.
Any ideas on how to get it out without killing it or hurting the polyps?
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Posted: April 9th, 2011, 10:47am CDT by monquer
Hey reefers, i would like to paint the back of my 2m display. Already contains livestock, just wondering what sort of paint to use, risk to fish from fumes and colour preferences. I was thinking of going with black, any suggestions and advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
Monquer
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Single frag for saleCommon Name: WANTED: GREEN STAR POLYPS
Scientific Name: -
Size of coral small is fine
How long have you had the coral? wanted
Shipping or Collection only: collect
Your location. durbanville
Price: -
Photo's: hi ct guys i am looking for some green star polyps and flower polyps for my nano. the smaller the rock they are on the better as i would like to stick to my current rock shapes. i stay in northern suburbs and am willing to collect and pay of course.
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Posted: April 9th, 2011, 8:14am CDT by greenie
Morning, I have recently read a lot about Elegance Coral and that they are hard to keep. Does anyone have any experience on these? (Are they still locally available?)
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Posted: April 8th, 2011, 12:38am CDT by martin
For sale
New sealed in box - SONY NEX-5K with 18/55 lens
R4500 - no shipping/swapping collection Pretoria East
(selling for R6800-R7999)
Slim, light, compact design - DSLR picture quality without the size and weight: small enough to carry with you everywhere
14.2 megapixels Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor - Large (APS-C size) image sensor captures very high resolution, low noise images with the quality of a DSLR camera: also supports HD video shooting
E-mount interchangeable lens system - Choose the perfect lens to suit shooting conditions, just like a DSLR. Optional converter for A-mount DSLR lenses
720p HD movie - One-touch movie record captures crisp, detail-packed HD video clips and stereo sound for easy storage and sharing
Sweep Panorama with 3D - Capture extra-wide images and view in 3D on compatible TV (3D requires firmware update July 2010).
High speed burst shooting - Capture fast-moving action with rapid burst shooting up to 7 frames per second (fixed AF)
7.5cm/3"" tilt-angle TruBlack LCD - Photo-quality (921k dot) screen with TruBlack technology for bright, extremely high contrast image preview
Intuitive user interface - Simple control adjustments with jog dial and soft keys, plus on-screen user guide and shooting tips
Intelligent AUTO - Automatically recognizes common shooting situations, and adjusts camera settings for beautiful results
Background Defocus Control - Just turn the jog dial to adjust depth of focus and see beautiful blur effects previewed on screen
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Posted: April 8th, 2011, 12:29am CDT by martin
New sealed in box
R2500 cash no swapping
Collection only Pretoria East
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Posted: April 8th, 2011, 12:27am CDT by martin
New sealed in box iPad 64 Wifi
R5000 Cash no swapping
No Shipping collection only Pretoria East
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Posted: April 8th, 2011, 8:47pm CDT by maj
Hi peeps,i have noticed over the last few days my saddled toby (Canthigaster valentini) tummy has been rather badly swollen,he still eating and no other visible traces of difficulty.
i have been reading up about a medication that can be used to deworm him,
FENBENDAZOLE,is this available in SA or is ther an alternative?
not sure if u can see from the pics
Uploaded with
ImageShack.us
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Hey guys have no idear who sent me this email but have a look at these led lighting not that i know much about it but maby usefull for some one looking
[www.siyueled.net]
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Hi everyone.
Do any of you have a Tunze DOC 9210 that you are not using or a small Skimmer. Something that will fit inside a height of 480mm.
I have a low cabinet which my Tank sits on, and cannot use a tall skimmer.
Please let me know.
Call or SMS: 083 494 8934 or PM me.
Thank You
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Hi guys
If anyone has a Reef Octopus OTP1000 pump or a small sized Skimmer lying around, please, please let me know.
I have just stuffed up my Skimmer and am in desperate need of a replacement pump.
I called the the Local Pet stores and no one has stock.
Call me or sms me if you have something for me. 083 494 8934
Thank you
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Posted: April 8th, 2011, 6:49pm CDT by malooda
hi
looking for a heater
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I am going to be making some changes to my set up when i get home.
Here is a rendering of the SU plans that i have animated.
main changes are a new cabinet, two more MH 150w and 4 more T5's all mounted in a floating light hood above the tank.
The hood will also be able to tilt up on hinges to ensure easy scaping access.
Erle's tank Animation
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Posted: April 8th, 2011, 11:22am CDT by Xereo
Anyone Going Crayfishing and wants to sell :)
Let me know, very interested..
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Posted: April 8th, 2011, 11:13am CDT by Irma
I have kept freshwater tropical fish for many years now (Not telling how many) and have now decided to venture into the marine world. Dorry Pets is building and installing my setup for me.
My stand, sump and skimmer have been delivered. Hopefully the rest will be delivered and installed very soon.
Specs of my marine tank -
DT - 1.5m x 700 x 550 10mm sides & 12mm base
Euro bracing and cross brace
Left corner overflow
Sump - 1.5 x 500 x 380
3 chambers with an additional chamber for ATO
Light in sump for chaeto
Reef Octopus Bubble Blaster 2000INT rated for 800lt
HX-6540 wet/dry return pump
2 x SEIO Prop 1500
CaribSea Special Grade Reef sand for DT
Playsand for DSB
Lighting will be an ATI Sunpower 6*54W T5 that it coming in a month's time.
Pics of the stand, sump and skimmer are in an album on my profile page.
Not sure what the inhabitants will be yet. That is the fun part!!!
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Posted: April 8th, 2011, 9:56am CDT by Duri
Fish for saleCommon Name:Blue Devil Damsel
Scientific Name:-
Size of fish5-6cm
How long have you had the fish?2 weeks
Is the fish eating?Yes
Shipping or Collection only:Collection Only
Your location.Rylands, Cape Town
Price:Swap for frag or Free :)
Photo's:
looks something like this.
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Posted: April 8th, 2011, 9:19am CDT by Adee
Hi Henk,
I've been mailing the guys around dosing a large system like mine (2500L or 660G)
I received this info...my question is, do you know of anyone following such a regimen on a large system, keen on getting some first hand feedback from a fellow reefer.
her replies as follows:
There is no need to switch off the skimmer or the pumps when using the Special Blend.
Dosing for 660 gallons:
Day 1 add 720 mL (24 oz.)
Day 8, 15, 22 and 29 add 480 mL (16 oz.)
After this the maintenance is every other week 180 mL (6 oz.)
The start up dosage is recommended to help the bacteria establish themselves.
This is recommended no matter the age of the aquarium.
However, if you feel like your aquarium does not need it, you can go directly to the maintenance dose every second week.
The vodka will not be needed; the Special Blend does remove nitrate.
MICROBE-LIFT/Special Blend is special in many ways. First it is a fully active culture consortium (blend) and the moment is comes out of the bottle (there is no time delay) it goes to work the second it is added to the aquarium to consume waste organic matter that is released from aquarium life, waste food, and plant waste, there-by establishing the necessary waste degraders to control water quality. In addition, this select culture group seeds the entire aquarium with necessary microbes, to filters, substrate and bulk water.
The addition of Special Blend will not only enhance water quality, improve filter performance, it will remove nitrate via a process called denitrification and it will do it fast.
I hope this helps. If you have any more questions please contact me.
Kind Regards,
Karin Berke
Ecological Laboratories, Inc
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okay well the holiday got of to the worst start imaginable, checked in with the family, boarded the plane , put the seat belt on, waited for about 30mins and then.........as the plane turned on the run way.............first time in my life........KIDNEY STONE!!!........OMG!!!, that shit it hectic.
i had to endure a 3.5 hour plane ride, passing a kidney stone with no pin killers!
that pain is something else.....its so intense you break out in cold sweat and nausea!.......anyway, luckily it passed after 2 hours so i was left with what seemed like a bruised kidney on arrival..........lol........hectic.......good news is im om magnesium citrate and all seems good for now.
well e settled in yesterday and managed to go see our good friend Sagar "mauritius aquarist" who unleashed a tirade of stories of masa members who had gone to see him after my trip last year........lol
you reefers are crazy........i heard stories of 20+ fish getting sent in luggage bags etc etc......lol, makes me think of my early days in this hobby.......lol:thumbup:
anyway this morning we have our first dive and i thought id show you some pics of sagars operation............as usual, gem tangs are abundant, so get your local lfs to contact him for livestock.
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Posted: April 7th, 2011, 10:59pm CDT by Alias
Any ideas? Wanted like two pinnacles, one on the left, open centre, one on the right.
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Great idea to cool your tank if you do not have a Chiller- for those hot months.
Suppose with 02 packets of ice,this would also last longer than putting frozen bottles in your sump;)
[youtu.be]
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Posted: April 7th, 2011, 8:10pm CDT by Yvonne
Hi :)
Can I buy or get cheato algae from someone please?
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Touched base for a old client of mine today (I built the tanks , stand etc)...was quite interesting seeing where the progression was.....
I like what he's done scaping wise...no fish at the moment (think he had a bit of a disaster recently, so only a pipefish (which is eating well on the left hand side)...
No comments about the nennie crispin...I have already taken that up ;)
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hi all i am looking for berhia sea slugs in gauteng please help
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Posted: April 7th, 2011, 4:08pm CDT by mupwi
hi are there any of the above in the durban area I am getin hesitant to get any more inhabitants for my tank as every time I have to go away for work even witht the most explicit instructions my mom ends up killing half my livestock
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Posted: April 7th, 2011, 3:22pm CDT by gaboon
Specifically colourful tabling acro's, milli's. nothing branching like green slimers.
Thanks
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Hello all,
Here is a little article which gives is the real story on breeding marines. I've heard a lot of talk but here are the real facts. Interesting read
http://reefbuilders.com/2011/04/05/c...-yellow-tangs/
Hope this link works. Not quite sure what I'm doing....haha
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I have some good success with my first few SPS's, but have been attracted to the vibrant colours of the zoanthids family. I also notice that the SPS's higher up on my LR seems to do better than those lower down (lighting I suppose).
So would it make sense to maybe populate the top half of my display with SPS and the bottom with colourfull zoas, or would lower nutrient levels have a negative impact on the zoas? I am using SpecialBlend with vodka.
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My son brought back a small lionfish today from the Nahoon river. Do I keep him or will he slowly eat all the smaller fish than him?
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Posted: April 7th, 2011, 12:33pm CDT by preshan
Hi guys im planning on setting up a new reef im going to use low iron glass and this
tank will be viewable from three sides.I will be using most of the equipment from my current tank except the lights as i plan on only using t5's
New tank dimensions
length 1500mm
width 1000mm
height 500mm
Sump
length 1300mm
width 800mm
height 400mm
Lighting Reef Inmates
8 x 54 watt t5 x 2
Flow
Tunze
6105 x 4 on 7095 or the usb Multicontroller 7096
Return
Sicce multi 9000e 8300 lph
Chiller
Hailea 2 hp
Monitoring will be with my current IKS Aquastar
with ph , temperature and sms modules.
Skimmer
Reef Oct Extreme 250 x 2
Thats it for now
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HI ALL,
NEW LIVESTOCK IN OUR HOLDING TANKS........:thumbup:
FIRE FISH,FLAME GOGIES,BLUE TANGS,YELLOW TANGS,
PURPLE TANGS,SUNBURST ANTHIAS,ACHILLES TANGS,
PERCULA CLOWNFISH,TUKA ANTHIUS,FLAME ANGELFISH,
REGAL TANGS(SMALL),ORANGE SPOTTED PRAWN GOBIES,
ZEBRA GOBIES,TIGER GOBIES,CLEANER SHRIMP,FIRE
SHRIMP,EIBLI ANGELFISH,EMPEROR ANGELFISH AND
MORE.
PLEASE COME IN TO CHECK OUR STOCK OUT.:)
CHEERS FOR NOW
IDOL MARINE CREW.
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Attention: East Coast rock lobster, mussel, oyster, mud crab and mollusc / general bait permit holders
Your help is urgently needed with a survey of harvesting efforts of shellfish from January to March 2011. This is part of a long-term monitoring project by the Oceanographic Research Institute to improve fishery management.
Please complete the quick survey on the ORI website (
www.ori.org.za), click on INVERT SURVEY. All participants in this survey and another two surveys in July and October will be entered into a lucky draw for the following prizes:
First prize: Two uShaka Platinum Passes – free entry into Sea World and Wet ‘n Wild for a whole year
Second prize: Sea World Meet a Dolphin experience for two people
Third prize: A choice of one Island adventure experience (Xpanda Shark dive, Ocean Walker and Avis Snorkel Lagoon – subject to availability) for two people at Sea World
Four consolation prizes: Two Sea World / Wet ‘n Wild combo tickets:001_smile:
The prize draw will be on 16 January 2012 at the Oceanographic Research Institute and winners will be contacted by phone before 31 January 2012. To qualify for the prizes you must have an East Coast rock lobster, mussel, oyster, mud crab or mollusc / general bait permit and complete in full the survey about your harvesting activities from January to March 2011. The questionnaire should take no longer than five minutes. Please complete the survey even if you caught nothing – this information is important. You may only complete the questionnaire once per survey, but are allowed to participate in all of the 2011 surveys (in April, July and October 2011) and improve your chance of winning a prize. Please fill in your personal details in full and provide a phone number where you can be contacted between 16-31 January 2012 during office hours. Your information will remain confidential.
Thank you very much for your help.thanksani
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Posted: April 7th, 2011, 10:53am CDT by Duri
I want to edit my thread name... and add update pics etc.
in the medium tank marine section
let me know:thumbup:
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Posted: April 7th, 2011, 9:59am CDT by Meneer
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Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title: Cube for Sale
Location: Hermanus
Shipping or Collection only: Collect - If in CT I can meet when I go that side again
Photo's and description/list of items for sale: Since deciding on the ultra shallow setup I wont be using this tank.
SIZE: 650 sq x 500 h
12 mm Glass
Centre skinny overflow
Hole drilled top right corner for return plumbing.
Will be fitting bottom bracing this weekend.....Hermanus is not BEEG on glass :P
Make me an offer I cant refuse ;)
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Posted: April 6th, 2011, 10:24pm CDT by Andreas
Hardware for saleThread title: Skimmer and Auto Top up for Sale
Location: Durban
Shipping or Collection only: Both
Photo's and description/list of items for sale: Hi guys,
I've got an Aqua Excel skimmer with a brand new Reef Octopus pump as well as a Reef Octopus Auto Top up unit for sale. The skimmer requires a nice soak in vinegar solution and will look as good as new.
Both for R1200:)
Cheers
Andreas
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Posted: April 6th, 2011, 9:44pm CDT by Mrabkin
Single Coral for saleCommon Name: Hairy Mushrooms
Scientific Name: ?
Size of coral A colony of around 65 purple and green mushrooms. Sizes vary from R5 coin to teacup sized monsters! total size of colony on LR is approximately 25cm long x 20 wide.
How long have you had the coral? Around 9 months, and in a previous system over 2 years
Shipping or Collection only: If you need a holiday in the Garden Route- collect, otherwise i'll have to ship! :-)
Your location. Knysna
Price: To swop for soft or SPS of similar size- blues or greens preferrable.
Photo's: 
Notes: Pease excuse the Blackberry photo's: camera is definately lacking!! There is stunning green under acintics that this photo just does not capture.
This is one of 3 colonies in my system;now over 200 mushrooms... all the same color!
I am in dire need of some drastic color since a naughty clown decided to cover my clam in sand and take him off the scene!
I am open to frags, differrent color mushrooms, sea fans, zoas, clams or WHY. Even fish.
I would prefer not to do any financial exchanges... simple swop. i send you the mushrooms, you send me whatever.
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Posted: April 6th, 2011, 8:50pm CDT by Alias
Hey all,
Going to build a box around my stand to hide the sump. Want to use dark wood or a wood i can stain for a dark finish with brushed aluminium handles.
What is a water safe wood to use? Marine ply? what is the recommended thickness?
It will not be weight baring and will be help on by magnets for easy removal.
Thanks :)
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Posted: April 6th, 2011, 8:10pm CDT by Xereo
If anyone is selling a new or second hand one please contact me ASAP
Thank you
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Posted: April 6th, 2011, 7:50pm CDT by Sammy
Hi guys,
I need to stick a light in my fuge its inside a cabnet, 40*40*40cm
What is the most sufficient and most economical lighting to put inside, is Kelvin rating important for a fuge?
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After the comments on my other thread , plus loads of reading (on the internet though...so taking at face value), some measuring etc etc I have decided on going the shallow route.
Here is what I have in mind:
DT (if you would call it that)
1600 l x 700 w x 300 h (water at 280), slim overflow at 700 side
Sump
1500 x 600 x 600
Going to try and squeeze another 200 L from here
Skimmer
Either the ReefOcto Orca 80 (not worried about rating as I will be using Microbelift dosing as well loads of biological filtration)
OR
Skimz 121....
Flow
2 x Tunze fitted on the opposite side of the overflow to create "wave effect"
Lighting
Will be T 5, thinking 4 x 80 W..suggestions ????
Inmates
Some schooling fish, cardinals, chromis (although they would probably stop schooling when grown) , MAYBE a flame angel , MAYBE a dwarf lion
Lots of Zoas on the rocks, some LPS and a nennie squat square in the middle
Stand will be 1 mtr high for viewing from seated position
Lets see how this goes :blush:
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Posted: April 6th, 2011, 7:32pm CDT by kgem
Fish for saleCommon Name: Black back Butterfly
Scientific Name: -
Size of fish small
How long have you had the fish? under one week
Is the fish eating? yes
Shipping or Collection only: collection
Your location. Sunninghill
Price: R 150.00
Photo's: I cannot upload pics:(
Notes: Black back Butterfly, reason for selling, eating my green star polyps.
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Posted: April 6th, 2011, 6:56pm CDT by Xereo
Well i put my hand in my sump to clean it and i got a tingling sensation.
started turning things off one by one.
Its my Ts2 skimmer thats giving off the current.
( im Bare Foot )
Is there anything to worry about?
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Been reading a few posts about how tangs , sea hares , etc will assist in controlling nuisance algae.
I would just like to hear the overall thoughts on going using / acquiring LS to control an underlying issue.
What I mean is , if you advocate / do it ...why, if you disagree also why.
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Posted: April 6th, 2011, 5:07pm CDT by Meneer
Is there a list (pref.with images) on reef safe fish?
I did a search, but only got the list with fish for tanks up t 120L
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Posted: April 6th, 2011, 2:55pm CDT by mupwi
what do you think of the new cuc
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Posted: April 6th, 2011, 2:33pm CDT by Braco
Hi Anyone ever attempted locally to breed the Mandarin..?
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Posted: April 6th, 2011, 12:51pm CDT by brentv
Hi Guys,
I have been advised by a friend that lives in Switzerland (actually have asked him to join MASA!) to use this product to remove unwanted algae from a mixed reef tank!
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Has anyone heard of it or something similar here in S.A.???:whistling:
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Posted: April 6th, 2011, 12:28pm CDT by JDgr8
Hi Guys
What do Copperbands eat? Bought myself a Copperband this weekend and LFS said that it is used to feeding on Brine Shrimp. I have fed Brine, Nori, pellets and frozen mussels, but I cannot see this fish eat any of it.
I have noticed though that it seems to pick at the live rock in the tank.
Any advice or recommendations please?
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Posted: April 6th, 2011, 12:15pm CDT by Suhayl
I have a problem with a Bangai Cardinal biting my 13 year old Pyjama Cardinal. The Bangai was added 3 months back after a friend shut down his tank. The Pyjama know under my huge Monti and the Bangai harrasing it all the time. I dont jknow how strong the Pyjama Cardinals are and can take the hiding. The other problem I had is sorted after the Powder Blue suddenly started fighting with my 13 year old Tomato Clown, finally chasing it out of its territory behind the tank. That fight carried on for coulpe of weeks but the Clown hard as nails.
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Ok I would like to hear some comments or suggestions as I really cant make up my mind.
I have space for any of the two tanks....but sadly not both !
Option 1
Cube 650 sq x 500 h
Option 2
Shallow type setup 1500 x 700 x 300 high
Stocking options is also something you can comment on
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Posted: April 6th, 2011, 11:19am CDT by tjiPPi
I've just received my new Tunze pumps and controller and would like to thank George for the great service!
It's nice to get good and fast service - keep up the good work:thumbup:
I don't know if someone have used the 7096 controller with Win 7 64bit yet, but I tried it on my machine and windows couldn't connect to the controller.
It seems like the driver supplied on the cd (website has same version for download) does not work with Win 7 64bit.
If someone has the same issue, they can fix it by following these steps (the controller must be plugged in):
1) download the USB to UART driver from here:
Virtual COM Port Drivers (get the latest 64bit one)
2) Extract to a folder somewhere on pc
3) Go to device manager and look for the "FTD232" device with a "!"
4) Right-click and select "update driver"
5) choose "browse computer for driver software" and point it to folder created in no.2
6) wait for install
7) another icon with "!" will appear in device manager (I think the name is "com port driver" or something similar)
8) follow steps 4 to 6 again
That should do it. The application should now be able to connect to the controller.
Hope this can help someone:)
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Hi Guys,
Landed some nice fish yesterday :thumbup:
Powder Blue Tangs (M)
Clown Surgeon (M)
Zebra Gobies
Tiger Gobies
Clarkii Clowns
Cream Angelfish (Apolemichthys xanthurus)
Eibli Angel
Pakistani Butterfly (Chaetodon collare)
Red Longfin Fairy Wrasse
Domino Damsels (S)
Bicolor Blennies
Yellow Longnose Butterfly (Forcipiger Flavissimus)
Golden Wrasse
Cleaner Wrasse
Orangespot Diamond Gobies
Cleaner Shrimps
Fire Shrimps
Coral Banded Shrimps
Green Carpet Anemones
Bangaii Cardinals
Pajama Cardinals
Ocellaris Clownfish
Zebra Dartfish
Spottail Dartfish / Blue Gudgeons
Azure Damsels
Fire Gobies
Red Starfish
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Posted: April 6th, 2011, 9:09am CDT by Xereo
Is this overkill for a 100l tank?
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I had resently discovered this little starfish like creatures and shell things, I tried to lok them up in my book but can't find them.
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sorry if a bit small but if you can see will try for bigger pic.this is the crack i was talking about in my other thread.dont want to take a chance and get the living room into a mini pool.wife will kill me if it happens again.what do you guys think
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Hi
Hope you are well. Is there a company in SA that sells copepods and amphipods?
How do I treat white spot in a 3 month old system without removing fish? How does it get into the tank? I have soft corals, cleaner shrimp, manderin goby, 6 line wrass, hermit, snail and 2 clown fish in there.
Thank you
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I have a spare tank 90l (900mm x 300mm x 400mm), TS1 skimmer, 150w MH laying around.
Do i set this up as a frag tank, or QT?
Any suggestions?
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Posted: April 5th, 2011, 9:16pm CDT by charlv
Hi Guys and Ladies
I'm on this forum for some time now and never posted any pics of my reef.
Reason for this there are some awsome tanks on here that make me shy to post anything. But anyway here we go. I added a new sump that host all skimmers and reactors.
The tank has been running for a 1 1/2 now
Tank size : 918L x 605W x 520 water level
Two sumps
Number one : 800L x 450W x 400H
Number two : 918L x 605W x 300H
Running ATS
2 x 45w Energy Saver
1 x 25w Energy Saver
Lights : 150w Metal Halide 14000K (Reeftek)
4 T5 39W
DSB : Yes
Pumps : For water flow in DT
2 x 5000 Sunsun
2 x 3000 Sunsun
Return : 3500l/h Dophin
Ok but enough chatting here's some pics
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It has long been advised in this industry that a quarantine set up for new arrivals to a settled reef system is not at all a bad idea. I am in agreament to this and after my own research I have set up the same for the pupose of ensuring that new arrivals are eating and show no signs of infection. Over a 14 day period one can be satisfied with the out come before release to the reef setup. I have had both success and failure in my endeavours, but mostly success. I have ruled my failures to poor purchase or poor in store tank water handling conditions. I have just added a much desired regal tank of approximately 4 '' to the auarantine setup wich is approximatley 100litre plus with wear filtration and flouresent lighting. Water can be directed by plumbed system from main tank as well as shut of for independant operation and treatment as filter media can be removed.There is no substrate to permit parasite incubation but there is live rock retreats for shy arrivals such as the regal tang. It was noted after a quick check that the SG of the bagged fish was 1015 and as such I lowered the quarantine SG to 1018 as close as possible whilst maintiaing kh of 9.
This tang has been in for two days and has only briefly displayed himself for the rest of the time the fish remains hidden within the retreat areas of the tank. My research has revealed that at first this speciman can be very shy and wll with time come out from hidding, also that this speciman is very prone to parasite infection - white spot. There is no other individuals in quarantine and A diet if brine shrimp soaked with LIPOVIT and green sea veggies strapped to the live rock is what has been offered but not very well received. Live brine is the next step but I am concerned about the progess after two days and the outcome if the tang does not start to eat. There is no sign of infection and the tang is not showing any imediate signs of thinig. I also wittnessed the fish eat at the time of purchase.
Can anyone dispense some more advice perhaps there is soemthing I am missing all the help appreciated
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Posted: April 5th, 2011, 8:32pm CDT by Meneer
I was thinking of having this tank drilled, overflow added
and a sump inserted in the cabinet.
To be used as quarantine/frag tank.
What will I be able to keep in the tank if I want to use it for that purpose.
With sump it should be around 70 to 80 litres (Tank is 48 Litres)
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Posted: April 5th, 2011, 8:17pm CDT by irshaad
All other livestockCommon Name: Bubble Tip Anemone
Scientific Name: -
Size 8cm diameter (little larger with tentacles expanded)
How long have you had it? 1 year
Shipping or Collection only: Collection only
Your location. Crawford Cape Town
Price: R180
Photo's: 
Notes: Have just removed this anemone using powerhead method.
Anemone is in bag, collection tonite a must.
Top pic before the removal, bottom pic currently in bag.
Green bubble tip with purple tips, stunning and very hardy
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As the title states :tt2:
Setting up a tank as a 60th b-day present for my dad.
Let me know what you have :thumbup:
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Posted: April 5th, 2011, 7:30pm CDT by Meneer
Thanks
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Posted: April 5th, 2011, 5:35pm CDT by Braco
Anyone where else i can get Reef Booster...it comes in small veils about probably 3ml or less...but it does absolutely wonders to water chemistry and the corals. After i have dosed it the results is magnificent. I only got 2 veils from a friend and he has moved overseas since..
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Posted: April 5th, 2011, 4:55pm CDT by Alias
I have two options that i want to run passed the gurus.
1) 2 x 24W T5 unit - R600.
2) 4 x 24W T5 unit, with moonlight LED's and built in fan. - R1350.
Its for my tank which is 600x300x300 (50L).
I dont mind spending extra and going for the extra T5's ONLY IF it will benefit my corals in the end? or would the smaller unit be more than enough?
Can you have too much light? How will the big unit affect my evaporation?
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Posted: April 5th, 2011, 2:59pm CDT by Evo R
Hey guys,
What would be beter and why?
2 x 70/75w Mh 20k or 4 x 24w t5 2x 10k and 2x atinic ??
This will be for a sps dominated nano tank.
Any advise would be appreciated :thumbup:
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hey guys.
There a new guy in town which supplies water. Apparantly ro/di also. He gave me the breakdown of all the stuff in the water. Can I use(I dont think so from what I can see but its worth a try) it as he is like walking distance from my house.
Here the parametres :
Calcium : < 2
Sodium < 3
Potassium as k. whatever that means
Chloride < 5. That looks high
Sulphate (So4) < 2
Alkalinity (CaCo3) <5
Nitrate < 0.3
TDS < 20
Ph - 6-8
Iron < 0.1
Magnesium < < 0.1
Aluminium < 0.3
He claims that you can use it and people use it all the time but I dont trust NO shop in Hermanus. They all here to make quick bucks.
As far as I can see its a NO
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Posted: April 5th, 2011, 11:51am CDT by Storm
Morning. It seems I have found a hairy hitchhiker crab "Which I have not seen in the years my tank has been running -_-..." Which now seems to have grown a taste for my Pulsing Xenia Corals, the damn thing has chopped one of my Xenia heads in half and kicked the rock it was on over! The rock was situated next to the hole it pops in and out of. I need advise to get this pain in the backside out as he is deeply burrowed into a big rock which I cant remove. Either that or my Snowflake Eel is going to have to find alternative food sources very quickly :whistling: j/ks
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Posted: April 5th, 2011, 11:37am CDT by gaboon
Single Coral for saleCommon Name: Stunning Green Montipora
Scientific Name: -
Size of coral over 20cm diameter
How long have you had the coral? 18 months
Shipping or Collection only: Collection only unless you dont mind lots of frags
Your location. Randburg
Price: R900
Photo's: Roughly 20-25cm in diameter, reluctant sale but just does not fit in with what I want. R900.
May be interested in swapping for decent size SPS colonies with cash difference, specifically tabling acro's, acropora valida but nothing branching (slimers etc).
Notes: -
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Posted: April 5th, 2011, 11:20am CDT by Meneer
preferably second-hand..
Thanx
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Posted: April 5th, 2011, 11:20am CDT by Meneer
preferably second-hand..
Thanx
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Posted: April 5th, 2011, 11:20am CDT by Meneer
preferably second-hand..
Thanx
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Posted: April 5th, 2011, 11:00am CDT by Meneer
At what stage can they be introduced, and what Bio load do they put on the system?
Same with tubeworm?
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Posted: April 5th, 2011, 11:00am CDT by Meneer
At what stage can they be introduced, and what Bio load do they put on the system?
Same with tubeworm?
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Posted: April 5th, 2011, 11:00am CDT by Meneer
At what stage can they be introduced, and what Bio load do they put on the system?
Same with tubeworm?
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Posted: April 5th, 2011, 8:56am CDT by Munky82
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Posted: April 5th, 2011, 8:51am CDT by Noodles
Looking for a aqua medic KS 5000 if anyone has one that they want to sell please let me know.
Thanks
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hello all
we will be away for three and a half weeks on our annual reunion, mauritius work / holiday trip. (may possible even do a 3 day trip to rodrigues about 2 hours east of mauritius)
any orders please e-mail
info@thewaterboy.co.za and i will get it processed from mauritius and get the team to dispatch accordingly.
urgent queries can be sent via e-mail or my cell is left with the team here in sa
many thanks, will keep you guys updated on the diving on a daily basis:thumbup:
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hey guys.
I have recently changed my substrate from crushed coral to fine sand. Now my clown does this funny thing. He will swim towards the sand and then lowers its tail and wiggles it that it looks like a sandstorm.(hope it makes sense) He only does it in the corners and only once in a while. He is very healty and eats probably the most out of all the fish so I dont think he is sick. Hes been doing it for a few months now. Almost like hes building a nest:lol: or hes trying to find food in there. I tried to take a pic but as soon as I get the camera he wont do it.
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Posted: April 4th, 2011, 10:03pm CDT by malooda
Hardware for saleThread title: refractrometer
Location: jhb
Shipping or Collection only: both [shipping at buyers expense]
Photo's and description/list of items for sale: brand new refractrometer.
R650
Notes: -
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I cant believe my luck every thing cleaned for rebuild and now i see that the one long sides got a corner crack of about 2cm.Whats the next thing thats going to stop me from my tank being a realty.FLIPPEN HELL MAN.!!!!!!!!
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Posted: April 4th, 2011, 9:32pm CDT by robvdv
I've wanted to try breeding Berghia nudibranches for several years. I finally got all my permits together and brought them back from the USA on a business trip. The customs guy at Cape Town International scrunched up his nose. "Slugs?". "Yeah, slugs".
Anyway, here they are:
I brought in 6, but 3 of them snuffed it. They're not so easy. The remaining 3 are doing well and producing lots of egg ribbons, so hopefully I'll have some babies soon.
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Posted: April 4th, 2011, 8:49pm CDT by robvdv
Hardware for saleThread title: Black Silicone for sale, Dow Corning 895 for R75 a tube
Location: Cape Town
Shipping or Collection only: Shipping or collection
Photo's and description/list of items for sale: I have around 15 or so tubes of Dow Corning 895 for sale in Cape Town. They expire this month (April 2011), so they need to be used soon. Willing to ship.
It's a neutral cure Alcoxy silicone, similar to Den Braven 795. I've used over 100 tubes building my tank and skylight.
Cost per tube: R75. If you take them all, I'll consider a discount.
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Posted: April 4th, 2011, 8:48pm CDT by sammijo
I'm new to Marine tanks, I can't get the temp down, it is sitting on 27 degress C. Two of my new fish have already died, could it be that the lights are making the water too hot? I turned the thermo down to 18 and the lights off. What shall I do? what is ideal temp for marine fish? have a smallish starter tank...+/- 50l. Please help I don't want this to be a waste of money or time as I absolutely love myfish! Got a 250l freshwater one too:)
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Posted: April 4th, 2011, 8:26pm CDT by Mekaeel
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title: 1.2x800x600 tank for sale
Location: Durban
Shipping or Collection only: Collect
Photo's and description/list of items for sale: Hi guys.
I have decided to sell my tank only. The tank in 1.2Lx800wx600h, 12mm glass, full eurobracing, black silicone with external overflow box containing 2x32mm holes. Outlet pipes included. Please note, im not selling the stand, cabinet, sump etc......
Reason for selling, going for a shallow tank. Guys, this is one solid tank with no scratches.
Price. R3000.00 neg.
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Posted: April 4th, 2011, 8:25pm CDT by malooda
hi
iv been keeping my live rock in a bucket and the rock in the one bucket cooked due to a faulty heater anyway on these rocks theres a red weed/plant/ i duno what hers the pics im sure most of you will be able to make it out even tho its a bad pic im sorry
do i take it of the rock or just leave it?
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Posted: April 4th, 2011, 7:58pm CDT by Mocha
Hi All. Thanks to all of you for this great forum, it been a great help in getting me started. I have been reading and following many threads in this forum and i favour the big stuff like Glynn, Robvdv, Sean, Shawn and many others. So i have decided to start.
I have been keeping freshwater fish for many years now and have made the jump to marines.
I have decided to covert one of my double garages into a mancave ( hence the tital ) in the meantime while i am extending my house( where the proper mancave will be ).
I have started with a 2.4x0.84x0.75 tank ( secondhand ) to learn with and i have 2 x 7 000 l tanks that i got from the old Durban Seaworld. One will be for my American Cichlids and the other for Marines. But for now its just the 2.4 tank that will have water in.
I have alot of pictures for you guys so i will do my best to uplaod as many as possible.
Thanks Calvin
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Posted: April 4th, 2011, 6:48pm CDT by Xereo
Well This is a Sad goodbye.. waste of money and time...
Power tripped this morning. UPS kicked in but died after an hour.
Got home now and tank Dead.
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I give up.
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Posted: April 4th, 2011, 6:39pm CDT by bryan
We have 2x VorTech MP40wES 2nd hand units (as good as new) available at a great saving...
3 Months old...they have been properly cleaned, serviced and replaced o-rings, ceramic washer etc, in excellent working condition and still under full warranty!
R3500 each (shipping can be arranged) :thumbup:
PM me if interested... :)
Here's the Specs:
The award-winning technology of the MP40w ES provides wireless operation on tanks between 50 and 500+ gallons, producing 1,000 to 3,200 gallons per hour of flow and smallest in-tank footprint for full-size reef aquariums.
The Wireless Wave Driver enables wireless coordination and enhanced functionality between multiple VorTech units right out of the box, with no extra equipment to buymaking it the most effective solution on the market for larger aquariums.
Operational Modes
Constant Speed Mode - Pump runs continuously at a constant speed which can be set by the user.
EcoSmart Nutrient Transport Mode (NTM) - A two phase program to promote maximum health and nutrient export, as well as increased growth for corals. Alternates between a resonant standing wave and a surge effect to stir up and export nutrients.
EcoSmart Tidal Swell Mode (TSM) - Creates a harmonic balance in your aquarium reminiscent of the changing flow conditions that would be found in nature. Flow varies from left to right, right to left, calm, and ends with a great surge.
Reef Crest Random Mode - Reef Crest Random Mode simulates the high-energy conditions of a natural reef crest environment.
Lagoonal Random Mode - Simulates the gentler reef zone found in a natural lagoon.
Short Pulse Mode - Allows for wave pulse timings between 0.3 and two seconds, enabling the creation of FAST alternating flow throughout the tank. Use this mode to create a resonant standing wave.
Long Pulse Mode - Allows for wave pulse timings of between 2 seconds and 60 seconds, enabling the creation of slow alternating flow throughout the tank.
Feed Mode - Slows down pump to allow user to feed aquarium. User can select the duration and speed for Feed Mode.
Night Mode - Automatically reduce speed and operates continuously at that speed for a period of time during the night. User can select the duration and speed for Night Mode.
Battery Backup Mode - When used with our battery backup accessory, the VorTech pump will switch to Battery Backup Mode in the event of a power outage and will operate at a user set speed. The LEDs on your EcoSmart driver will count down to indicate how much power is available within the battery.
Auto-Dim - LEDs are turned off and display knob dimmed significantly, but pump functions in its current mode. User can program how long after use before the driver enters Auto-Dim.
On/Off Switch - Tap the on/off switch to turn off and turn on a pump. Hold this button to turn off all pumps in a master/slave group. Tap any pump in the groups on/off switch and that pump will turn back on.
Specifications
Flow: 1,000-3,200 gallons per hour (3,785 12,100 liters per hour)
Power Consumption: 9-28 watts
Maximum Motor Temperature: 50-60 degrees Celsius
Aquarium Wall Thickness Range: 3/16″-3/4″ (4.76mm 19mm)
Appropriate Tank Size Range: 50-500+ gallons (190 -1,800+ liters)
Dimensions: Wet Side- 3″ diameter by 2.25″ long (76mm x 57mm),
Dry Side- 3″ diameter by 2.25″ long (76mm x 57mm)
Clearance Needed Behind Aquarium: 3″ (76mm)
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Posted: April 4th, 2011, 6:12pm CDT by Alias
Anyone have a 24" (60cm) T5 light fixture?
Preferably with 4 x 18 watt and built in moonlights.
PM me.
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Posted: April 4th, 2011, 5:51pm CDT by kgem
Hi, I have bought a lovely looking Black back butterfly fish for my tank, I see munching my Green star polyps from all 4 rocks.
What do I do now?
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Can someone please confirm if this is Aiptasia. I have 2 shrimps (its a new tank). Will they sort out the Aiptasia or should I use chemicals?
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Posted: April 4th, 2011, 4:14pm CDT by Henkart
Hi Guys
How can I get rid of the brown algue that is growing on my rocks in my marine tank, i am still busy with my cycle, but I want to get rid of the algue before adding my fish, is there any fish I can buy that will eat the algue and maintain the tank?
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Posted: April 4th, 2011, 3:47pm CDT by Kareem
Hi Everyone
I am new to the marine aquarium scene and am still gathering info as to what to do and where to start. I am sure that I will gain some valuable insight and knowledge in this forum.
Regards Kareem:thumbup:
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Posted: April 4th, 2011, 3:12pm CDT by Meneer
Actually - looking for a few..
Thanx
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Posted: April 4th, 2011, 2:51pm CDT by Evo R
Hey guys,
What in your opinion and or experiance is the best/smallest compact skimmer that can handle a big load well?And i am reffering to Nano skimmers.
Thanks in advance:thumbup:
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Posted: April 4th, 2011, 1:37pm CDT by Braco
I have finally purchased my sea hare..i have only seen it when i have released it from the bag..up until now i have not seen it since. It is somewhat a bit worrying but can somebody please tell me if this is normal behavior..:blush:
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hey all
I got this fish from Durban
here is pics, sorry about the quality
thanks
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Posted: April 4th, 2011, 11:11am CDT by Storm
Does one Acclimatize clams lol? Ive never had one in all my years of reefing but I think its about time. Also, whats there feeding habbits like? Thanks.
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Hi guys just want to know if i should brace bottom of tank aswell.its going to stand on the stirofoam and on a 10mm ply board
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hello everyone!!! haven't been online much these days and thought id give an update! Things have been rough in my area. The economy has sucked and ALOT of our older, wiser members are leaving the hobby. I am trying to hang on and am glad to see that most of you all are as well! My 100 gallon is doing very well. Too well as I am at the point of possibly having to trade out my two wrasse as well as my yellow tang due to size and size of their appetite. I hate to do it, but these buggers are ready to move on to bigger and better and the yellow tang has taken a liking to my LPS which is a no no in my tank! If i swing that way, it will be all the way. Moving my corals to the seahorse tank and making the big tank a fish only with live rock. I've always wanted a puffer, and maybe some cowfish. Just different, less maintenance family members.
In the seahorse tank everythings been great so far. the clowns have mated off as well as the blue chromis. No one bites me as strongly as that dag gone female clown, she definitely would go for the jugular if she had an opportunity!!!
other than that, things are great. Just switched to a six bulb aquatic life fixture over the sixty cube, really love the lighting! but i have to say was my BEST SWITCH THIS SO FAR IN THE HOBBY, has been to vertex skimmers. FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Been missing all the good advice over the sea... just have been too busy to get over here! i promise it wont happen again!!!!!
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Posted: April 4th, 2011, 8:06am CDT by Meneer
I am looking for a Blenny or Goby or something that will keep the sand in my dt clean.
Ann suggestions for something that will not re scape my entire tank and spit sand all over my lr etc. ,and is hardy.
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Posted: April 3rd, 2011, 7:47am CDT by Meneer
I put in a Boxer Shrimp yesterday, and it was dead within an hour.
I also have 2 Clowns, 1 Blue legged Hermit, and 2 Turbo snails.
Water Parameters
SG 1025
Ammonia 0.5
Nitrite 0.1
Nitrate 10
dKH 10
Temperature 24.9
Treating with Stability.
I had 2 hitchhiker crabs in a Piece of LR that I bought.
I caught 1 but the other 1 is still missing.
The Boxer was behind the same piece of LR that that crab was on.
I am hoping that the crab did it. My Clowns and hermit seems fine.
Is there anything else I can check for?
Tank running for 3 weeks now. Was started with RO and Salt Mix.
I have never used copper in the tank.
This is the crab that is still in my LR
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Posted: April 3rd, 2011, 10:27pm CDT by Ross
Name and Shame here peeps... :dft007:
Was at Broadacres this morning for some chow. Friends had always told me there was a pet shop three that had marine stuff so decided to pop in. Was not to impressed, dead fish and aptasia.
Anyway that had an awesome green SPS that I liked so I decided to come back after eating to decided if I wanted it (forget what it was)
After returning and getting the frag, I was waiting at the counter to pay with my 9 year old daughter when the lady behind the till, rushed past us and pushed my daughter out the way and against the wall. Firstly she was very brave, but I walked out and told them in no uncertain terms to shove the coral.
Just had to voice my opinion. Don't people realize in these times they need to make and keep customers. Shocking!!!
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Posted: April 3rd, 2011, 9:59pm CDT by Slagter
Hey guys and girls
Is this thing good or bad? I found one when I added a rock of Zoas to my tank about 3 weeks ago, and I found this one today. If anyone can tell me whether it's good, or bad, or even better, a species name, I would really appreciate it.
I know the pic isn't 100% but it's not too bad.
Thanks
Sean
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Posted: April 3rd, 2011, 8:40pm CDT by RiaanP
Yes that can happen
This was 2 days ago.
This morning, it looked like half cooked spinach. Mostly lost its usual stiffness and looked like the greens the kids never want to eat. Pity I did not take a pic.
A few strands that is still ok, that is all I got.
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Hi all,
Last week Monday I switched my skimmer off to dose Herbitana in my tank.
So it has not run for 7 days. This afternoon I did a big water change. Drained the skimmer and cleaned the skimmer cup.
I fully opened the flow valve on the skimmer. Switched on the pump supplying water to the skimmer and switched on the skimmer.
The problem is that the skimmer cup keeps on filling up with water.
It is almost if the skimmer can't release the water back as fast as it should.
I made double sure the flow valve is open.
Please help.
Regards,
Lean
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Here is a photo of my Upside Down Jelly fish (Cassiopeia sp.)
This jellyfish uses light to photosynthesise and is thus fed by algae inside the body. It also has the ability to capture prey by excreting a mucus / slime in which plankton is trapped and consumed.
They do not swim around much, and will just lie in one place and pulsate every few seconds. It does not really sting humans like others, and I have touched it a few times with no sting... :whistling:
If anyone has any other information on them please feel free to post.
Thanks
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Posted: April 3rd, 2011, 6:14pm CDT by JsPLAYn
Hey guys, so I was wondering, some guys post comments on others users threads,an at the end of ther posts they have links to there own threads "MY new setup" .... "2m of fun" etc.... I wanted to knw how to do it to my own posts....
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Posted: April 3rd, 2011, 4:14pm CDT by Alias
What is the ideal water temp to be at? im on 27 with a new heater that just went in but im having to top up a lot, that normal?
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Posted: April 3rd, 2011, 4:03pm CDT by DudleyD
I have ordered my new tank and am getting my stand made up at the moment.
The tank is 1.8m x .7 wide and.65 high, the sump is 100 x .5 x .5.
The decision I am now faced with is what skimmer should I get. I currently have a Aqua Medic Turboflotor Multi SL and am thinking of getting a AM Turboflotor Blue 3000. Any one used these before?
The other alternative is the Reef Octo 5000 Bubble Blaster (secondhand). The only thing that puts me off is the size - uses up a lot of space in the sump, headroom needed under the tank and I believe a mission to get out of the sump to clean. I need to make a decision on the skimmer soon so your advice would be appreciated. :)
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Hi
I am looking for some feather caulerpa (I think) or some other macro algaes for sale or giveaway near Pretoria
Thanks alot
Brandon
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Posted: April 3rd, 2011, 2:52pm CDT by Kaamz
Hi guys
Im new on the MSA;)
Ive been thinking about having a custom tank made, i curently. Can anyone assist me in aquiring a new tank as well as information on how to go about doing this? I live in the johannesburg region. Please assist..
Thank you
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What is gthe correct way to stick rocks together with pratley.
I havent got any coral on my lr. Must you take the rock out of the water,stick the 2 rocks together and wait for it to dry before putting it back in the water or do you just put it in the dt after a little while. ?
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Hardware for saleThread title: ReefOcto Waterblaster HY 7000
Location: Hermanus
Shipping or Collection only: Collect - Ship at own expense
Photo's and description/list of items for sale: Reef Octopus HY 7000W for sale.
Just over a year old. Selling as I wont be running a big system again.
FLowrate: 7000 l / hr
Power Consumption: 88 W
Can be plumbed internal / external
R 1600 (new price +/- R 3000)
Just needs new rubber "feet"
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Posted: April 3rd, 2011, 10:57am CDT by Gawiedj
Hardware for saleThread title: 1.2 m Tank, Sump & Stand - Free
Location: Table View Cape Town
Shipping or Collection only: Collection only
Photo's and description/list of items for sale: Tank: 1.2m x 65cm (deep) x 70cm (high) 10mm Glass
Sump: 90cm x 50cm x 50cm
Stand: Mild Steel tubing covered with wood
The tank is free to anybody who is willing to collect it.
The tank has some minor scratches along the bottom of tank.
The cabinet needs some work.
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Posted: April 3rd, 2011, 10:13am CDT by chas84
I finally found a BTA yesterday! The guy at the LFS said it's a "Purple Tip Bubble Anemone" - I'm not able to find any info on it though, and have only heard about a RBTA and GBTA. This ons is al olive green/light brown, with very light (almost fluorescent) bulbs, with a bright pink dot on the tip. Amazing how the tentacles change according to day/night. He's has moved to under a ledge where I guess he'll be for a while until he finds a spot he likes.
I read on another forum that anemones settle in better when they have a clown to host, I'm assuming it's because of the feeding or simply he'll feel more "at home" with natural things happening around him?
I want to get a clownfish today, and read that in nature the Maroon and Tomato clowns are most often found with the BTA's. Can I keep two of either Maroon or Tomato clowns? Which clowns would be the better option and why?
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Hi Guys,
As we all know, there's more pic addicts on this site than on photography forums. I would like to propose a competition which we could all participate in.
How about a monthly competition where sponsors give away a first, second and third prize for the best pics sent in based on a specific topic, say one month its hermit crabs, another its rics, etc....
We have a few sponsors on this forum, and basically their only advertising medium is by letting us know when stocks arrive, etc... If sponsors could offer us... The Marine Aquarist the opportunity to win something back, wouldn't that be a means to increase turnovers, etc...
I see we did have polls in the past on the forum, which could be a means to get votes in.... But the emphasis must be on the sponsor's means to create awareness, sales, etc...
What do you guys think?
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Posted: April 2nd, 2011, 10:52pm CDT by Immo
So, I was on business down in Shepstone this morning and went for a drive after to the beach...
It was freaking awesome, the tide was out and rock pools were looking sick, saw some awesome fish in there, will be going down again @ the end of the month to collect some.
Anyone wanna join me?
Im looking @ maybe during the easter holidays...
Miki???? Are you in dude....We can make it a family day out?There was some awesome corels tooooo, but to bad we cant take them.
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Posted: April 2nd, 2011, 6:40pm CDT by lIghty
HI all,
I was lucky enough to be part of an awesome tank tour on Thursday night, It was organised by my local LFS in Hillcrest (Nigel and Ralph, it was :thumbup:).
The tour started off at the LFS and took us to 5 tanks in the area. I must say, the tanks were AWESOME!!! Good going guys ;)
So I thought I should share some of the pics....
PS: Some of these tanks are MASA members, but don't think they want to be named, if you would like to come forward, its their choice.
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Posted: April 2nd, 2011, 1:21pm CDT by Suhayl
Hi, anybody have a 250w electronic ballast for metal halide to sell. My one ballast is shot and needs to be replaced.
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Posted: April 2nd, 2011, 12:42pm CDT by mupwi
hi I found these 2 while colecting oyster shels for my atempt at diy liverock.
I have them in a plastic bin with a power head and nsw from where they were colected looking for an ID and wether I should put them in my tank otherwise ill take them back.
I dont want another problem like I had with the seargent major not being compatable with other fish in the tank
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Posted: April 2nd, 2011, 12:02pm CDT by Meneer
I have quite a few of the brown ones, dunno what their name is either.
Is the green one the same as the brown ones?
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Posted: April 2nd, 2011, 12:00pm CDT by Meneer
Got it with some LR
I know the picture is not good, but it is obviously not a hermit.
I also have another 2/3cm black little crab in the same rock, but I could not get a picture of it.
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Posted: April 2nd, 2011, 11:30am CDT by Naiema
Now@ Sams Aquarium:Fiji Live-rock R159/kg, Aquamedic Salt R495/600lts, Stunning corals in stock. Elegance R395,Hammers, Brains,Pagodas, Frogspawn,Candy Cones and more available. Ph 0217122534/0826368990
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Our featured tank for April 2011 belongs to Kunhardt. Congratulations.
A stunning mixed coral tank with a Gemmatum to top it all off.
Click on the
photo to read all about this system.
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Posted: April 2nd, 2011, 11:27am CDT by Alias
Morning all,
So tank has been running for about a week. I put in a heater yesterday so water temp is now mre stable at 27. I do have some growth on my LR that I want to know more about. 1st is a brown sort of tube thing, lots of those popping up. 2nd is some algea looking hair on the rocks. 3rd are purple patches on the rocks. I will get my camera later to get some hi res pics up.
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Hi guys just want to make sure.im busy rebuilding the tank because it popped it should be running in a few days(why? Dont have time to fix all at once).the question is the lr is in a bucket with a pump for flow and a heater can i top it up with ro or should it be salt water
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Posted: April 1st, 2011, 12:57am CDT by tjiPPi
I've decided to create this thread to detail my scrubber build and to track the progress of the ATS.
First off, some functional criteria for my ATS:
Simple to make
Easy to clean
Use as little power as possible
I took some measurements of the space available under my stand and went and bought a container that matched the available space the closest. So I tried to fit the container under the stand, but realised that it would become a mission to maintain the scrubber since it would have been too close to the top of the stand (the container was about 400mm high)
I went container hunting again and bought a big jim toolbox:biggrin:
The measurements are as follows:
LxWxH: 470mm x 240mm x 200mm
This one fitted perfectly under the stand in such a way that is not really in the way of anything apart from being in front of the sump, but I can still reach the sump easily.
I decided to go with 2 single sided screens, with lights between the 2 screens.
To keep the water away from the lights I siliconed 2 perspex panes lengthwise inside the container
NOTE: Always roughen-up the plastic surface you want to apply the silicone to, otherwise the silicone will not stick to the plastic very good and will come off easily. I learned the hard way:whistling:
The size of the water holding sides is 90mm wide and is the whole length of the container.
I drilled 1 drain for each side and siliconed a 32 to 25mm plastic elbow into the hole. These drains where then connected to the sump via a diy'd bulkhead. I used some of those clear soft plastic pipes as the drain pipes. The drains in the above pic is the reworked drains (more about this later).
To irrigate the screens I used 32mm pvc pipe that I drilled holes into. The scrubber inlet was a quick release fitting that split with a T to the 2 sides. I drilled 2 32mm hole in the container for the 2 pipes to fit through.
With my first FW test 2 problems presented itself:
1 of the 90deg drain elbows leaked
The water level inside the compartments was way too high for comfort:eek: meaning it could overflow into lights compartment.(Almost 3/4 full)
The problem was that the drains couldn't handle the flow from the overflow.
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Hi
Does anyone know what time does dorry pets open tomorrow morning its quite urgent as I'll only have time go round there tomorrow morning
Thanks
Brandon
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Posted: April 1st, 2011, 8:34pm CDT by maj
Im very interested in finding out about growth rates for angel fish.
How long do they take to go from juvi colours to full adult colours:
months
1 -3 yrs
4-7yrs
etc etc
Especially in the below species :
Pomacanthus-Koran angel or annularis or emperor
Holocanthus ciliaris -queen angel
Apolemichthys trimaculatus - 3 spot angel
Reason being,if i start a angel tank what would be the ok(coz ideal size would be 5000litre tank) size for them to live in harmony without swimming space as a restricting factor.
Bear in mind ther will be enuff rockwork to hide etc etc
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Posted: April 1st, 2011, 6:04pm CDT by ThaneF
Hi all,
I bought 2x tube worms a long while ago, they are looking good but the one has kinda "shed". They are on the rock rock and the one somehow attached it self to the bottom of one of the rocks. Now it looks like it has "shed" and the worm is exposed but stuck on the roch... this is the back half of the worm. The front half still has the sheath and is very responsive and still looking good - must i worry?
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Posted: April 1st, 2011, 5:51pm CDT by Timone
Hi Guys,
I see there was a huge debate regarding the cycle process so not going there now however I am in week 2 of my cycle and added the Shrimp (dead) to my tank and adding MB7. I had a Nirate spike a day after I added the shrimp but no ammoina spike.
now the question is
1.) How long to leave the shrimp in for.
2.) Will a shrimp cause a huge spike in a 500 l tank.
3.) Should Nitrate spike before ammonia.
I have had the shrimp in now for 4 days. Please advise.
As well as I have a bristle worm outbreak in my tank. i know they good but I have 3 that are about 10 cm and the rest babies and a lot of.
DO i need to worry about that as well.
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Can anyone identify this??
I think its a type of algae..???
Should it destroy it, or just let it be?
its about twice this size now... these pics were taken about a week ago.
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Posted: April 1st, 2011, 4:33pm CDT by irshaad
Various frags for saleCommon Names: mushrooms, sinularia, green star polyps
Scientific Names: -
Size of frags -
How long have you had the frags? mother 2 years
Are the frags mounted? Yes
Shipping or Collection only: Collection only
Your location. Crawford, Cape Town
Price: -
Photo's: 
Notes: Two frags for sale
7cm Sinularia and 2 small 1cm blue shrooms on rock - R80
5cm electric blue shroom and a patch of green star polyp on rock - R40
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Guys has anyone ever seen a blue carpet anemone in SA? if so who gets thema nd how much?
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Posted: April 1st, 2011, 1:56pm CDT by Xereo
HI all.
I need help urgently.
I just came back from the fish shop and got a fish called a yellow tang.
The assistant said the fish would be fine in my tank.
but its seems to be swimming funny and staying at the top gulping for air.
ive only had it in for 10min or so.
Please help and tell me whats wrong
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Posted: April 1st, 2011, 1:18pm CDT by Muz
I went to Rob to go check out his Greenhouse.. he did'nt want me to go inside saying that his tank is green and not much going on.. baby is sleeping blah blah.. when he went to check on his kid I popped in anyway.. I got so busted, he was not impressed and I was sworn to not tell a soul.
But WTF dude.. adding a GW shark. It was an impressive sight but I am not sure it sends the right message to reefkeepers that you can keep these fish. Do you even have the permit to keep an endangered species.
I managed to snap a photo when he was not looking. Rob, I know I was not supposed to tell a soul, but you have some explaining to do and I am not sure I buy your story.
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Single Coral for saleCommon Name: Green Star Polyps
Scientific Name: ?
Size of coral big rock of green star polyps roughly 20cm long
How long have you had the coral? too long :P
Shipping or Collection only: East London guys preferable
Your location. East London
Price: R200 or trade for zoas or mushrooms
Photo's: 
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Posted: April 1st, 2011, 11:40am CDT by Darryl
Please identify the upside down clowns on the top of this page??????
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Hello all i am new to this hobby... been going for some weeks now. this is what ive got going...
tank 700x600x600 with a sump.
ts2 skimmer
2x vortech mp10w's
homemade carbon and np reactor
haeeilieaae 150a chiller
200w eheim heater
water (haha)
some pumps and pipes
looking to stock with 10 or so tangs (kidding)
1x firefish
1x yellowtailed damsel
2x bluehermits
25kgs liverock... think i need more
i have a limited budget so will have to buy what i can from the forums :whistling:
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Hi All. My tank has been running for 1 month now and the LR has been in 2 weeks. I have purple algae and some small mushroom-like hairs growing. I have seen small snails. How long should I wait before adding CUC? There are no lights installed yet. Water is all within limits although alkalinity is high at 11.8
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Posted: April 1st, 2011, 10:12am CDT by dallasg
Okie, so the new buzz for lighting
i found this DIY kit , i am waiting for shipping costs but not to badly priced
Luxim LIFI-STA-40-02 - Includes Power Supply
$699.00
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Congratulations to Rory for our April 2011 TOTM.
Click on the photo to read all about this lovely tank.
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Posted: April 1st, 2011, 9:09am CDT by JsPLAYn
Hey guys, so I have installed my canopy hosting 3x 150watt MH's.... Somehow it does not seem bright enough, the canopys incomplete for I have to still install 4x 90cm T5 ho dual units.height is @ ±40cm.... I feel the need to drop it lower for more effectiveness,though I neace to work in the tank as the canopy is not easy moveable due to mounting methods cause of weight...... Ideas guys, or even personal experiences woild be gladly appreciated for I'm new to the MH game:blush:
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Posted: April 1st, 2011, 8:35am CDT by Matt
13" MacBook Pro 5,5
2.2Ghz Core 2 duo
2GB 1066 RAM
160GB HDD
Includes software installed:
Microsoft Office for Mac 2011
iWork (has some nifty stuff Office doesn't have)
Adobe Photoshop CS4
iLife
R7000 - Bought in Jan 2010 for R11999 - In Excellent condition.
Based in Morningside, Sandton.
Email matthewchiro @ gmail dot com
Cell: 082 788 6918
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Posted: April 1st, 2011, 8:05am CDT by malooda
hi
i just got some rock yesterday put them in two big bucket with a flow pump and a heater. i just woke up and found the one buckets water gone dirty. i put my hand in and the water was very very hot the damn heater packed in and went high.
so i emptied alot of the water and gona make some more salt water to refill is that ok?
Lights off
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