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Cupramine and stability

Posted: April 12th, 2011, 7:40am CDT by erle_vaughan

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.
to cal-c-vita or not to cal-c-vita

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:
Combat Cyano and GHA with FW

Posted: April 12th, 2011, 11:50pm CDT by maxisoft

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
Microbubbles driving me mad.

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?
Steve's Ocean

Posted: April 12th, 2011, 8:50pm CDT by Fishy Steve

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:
Second hand skimmer for 370 litres - Cape Town

Posted: April 12th, 2011, 8:48pm CDT by Meneer

Mine is driving me nuts... :P
Lice?

Posted: April 12th, 2011, 8:23pm CDT by Henkart

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:
It all takes a little patience!

Posted: April 12th, 2011, 6:07pm CDT by andrewpalang

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!
Crab Attack

Posted: April 12th, 2011, 5:41pm CDT by AllanEcc

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.
Glen Eden..... BEWARE!!!!

Posted: April 12th, 2011, 3:12pm CDT by Mudshark

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.
New member

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?
WANTED: Christmas Tree Coral Frag

Posted: April 12th, 2011, 12:27pm CDT by Tiger eye

Hi guys i'm looking for a frag of a christmas tree soft coral.
Can somebody help me out pleas?

Tanks
red sea

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]
My New Tank In progress..

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:
Brand new Nokia 5230 for sale

Posted: April 12th, 2011, 11:16am CDT by flamming angel

got the fone above for sale. Comes with all the
accessories

R1000.
70watt MH x 2 for sale for sale: Randburg

Posted: April 12th, 2011, 11:16am CDT by inflames

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!

Notes:
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Blue Leg Hermit Crab for sale: Brackenfell Cape Town

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.

Notes:
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Various corals for sale: Fourways/ Lonehill

Posted: April 12th, 2011, 10:46am CDT by archiecrain

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

Notes:
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Prodibio for sale: CT (Hermanus)

Posted: April 12th, 2011, 9:59am CDT by FransSny

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
Notes:
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VARIOUS TANKS FOR FREE!! for sale: CAPE TOWN

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

Notes:
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