Tonight I observed something I have never seen before. A bristleworm seemed to be eating a piece of red bubble algae. It ingested it and you could even see the bulge of the bubble as it moved down the length of its body. It then proceeded onto another piece of red bubble algae completely covering it with it's mouth parts, tearing it off and swallowing it.
Has anyone else seen a bristleworm do this? I didn't know that bubble algae was part of their diet!
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Bristleworm eating red bubble algae
Posted: May 31st, 2011, 10:31pm CDT by B2048
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red algae?
Posted: May 31st, 2011, 9:51pm CDT by malooda
hi
iv got these red marks on some of my live rock. what is it? what do i do with it? my tank is currently cycling.
the red dots on the middle rock
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Regal Tang- White spots
Posted: May 31st, 2011, 7:12pm CDT by zak
Hi guys,
My latest addition to the tank seems to be infected with white spot. He scratches himself against the LR. What do i do? He's eating fine, feeding him flakes and tried nori this afternoon, he had a little.. -
Is my Bubble Tip spawning
Posted: May 31st, 2011, 5:28pm CDT by Helga
Hi There,
I am totally panicked. I have had my Bubble Tip in the tank for 7 months now and it has been growing and growing. Its up to a dinnerplate size now. I have two Maroon clowns living in it that are extremely happy. They spawn every month. The Bubble tip has stayed put since day one so I have been very chuffed.
I feed the BT lance fish every 3rd day. It eagerly takes the fish from the feeding tong.
I have now noticed the BT has deflated somewhat and it is oozing a cloudy white substance from its mouth. The mouth is somewhat extended.
What to do. Have read on internet that it is spawning. Is this harmfull to my reef. Should I remove the Nennie. Is this normal behaviour.
Please help me
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Shop Pico tank
Posted: May 31st, 2011, 4:41pm CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
I feel like showing off this great little tank that I have built over the last 6 weeks and has turned into a real little show piece. It is a Jebo 338 and I would say it holds about 30Ltrs it has 10K T5 lights and a neat filtration system upstairs with ceramic rings nogal. I am super chuffed with the way this tank runs. I am dosing Fuana Marine Ultra bac and Ultra boi to keep the nutrients in check but I have to say this whole system is a very delicate balance. The corals are mostly pieces that have broke off when shipments arrive. I had to add the balasto's and the favia to finish it off :P. Fish wise I have a pair of clowns a small gold head sleeper gobie and a tiny little bi color blennie.
Here are some pics
Trev
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Milk filter sock
Posted: May 31st, 2011, 3:14pm CDT by nico.m.ferreira
Hi all. I am sure we had this discussion before.
I am looking for milk filter socks, were can I find these?
I am in the Centurion region.
If I am not able to find it what else can I use to keep the filter floss in place at the 2x 40mm pipes from the tank to the sump? -
Glass bio balls? Yay or nay
Posted: May 31st, 2011, 2:36pm CDT by flamming angel
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water change during cycle?
Posted: May 31st, 2011, 2:32pm CDT by malooda
Hi
Do you do water changers when the tank is cycling? Or do you just do normal ro top ups?
O and when you dosing purple up do of the skimmer?
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new here
Posted: May 31st, 2011, 12:51pm CDT by jonno
hey guys
im new to MASA, been keeping marines for a while now but relatively new to coral.
im busy setting up a 1.5m reef tank with sump(dsb and ref) total literage should be around 700 to 800L, im looking at keeping mainly softies and lps maybe 1 or 2 more hardy sps at a later stage
let me take this opportunity to say i am still looking for a lighting unit and a skimmer for this setup was thinking 6 to 8 54w tube unit with moonlights and skimmer along the lines of a super reef octo 3000 in sump if anyone has something along these lines lying around that they want to part with please let me know.
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help needed
Posted: May 31st, 2011, 12:11pm CDT by Reidwans123
Hi All
Been around for a while and just had a horrible mishap got called at work being told tank is leaking ,got home and my 1 meter cubed tank cracked on the left side from top to bottom,Dont know how this happened maybe some one can explain how this happens,have buckets with liverock all over lounge,can some one advise where I can have the tank repaired 10 mil glass base has two layers 10 mill glass and the top layer is cracked by my drain holes,can i put another 10 mill glass on top of the inner glas or must i replace both?? -
Power usuage ...
Posted: May 31st, 2011, 11:12am CDT by ZeroCool
Hi guys.
I have the following light on my system ...
250W MH (Reflector, Ballast and 20000K BLV Globe).
Question, i dont mind paying for the power it use, but will switching to T5's consume less power ? -
Purigen Turning Red
Posted: May 31st, 2011, 9:50am CDT by Qaiser
i have added purigen over the weekend and have noticed the skimmer going crazy not sure why. After the 2nd day slight red patches appear on the bag, any ideas as to why this is happening -
bio balls
Posted: May 31st, 2011, 9:32am CDT by mupwi
Hi I am looking for bio balls I see everyone seems to be diching them I have about 5 at the moment that tumble around on the surface of my sump and whant to get a bit more surface area in there. On the bluff in durban btw -
The best skimmer ?
Posted: May 31st, 2011, 8:57am CDT by Yuri
What will be the best skimmer to get for a
3000L tank that is over stocked
And I was thinking of adding some sps later
The skimmers I was looking at is the 3070 or a 3070s
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What is your head height.
Posted: May 31st, 2011, 8:30am CDT by RiaanP
Depth of water between last divider top, and actual water level.
Let us discuss this as a single topic. Discussion is buried inside this thread,
Sentari's New Tank - Page 34 - Marine Aquariums of South Africa
but this is something that always bothered me.
What is yours?
Reason
We do not want the water to flow too strong over the DSB. Will blow the sand away and will not allow the things we want to settle out of the water, time to do so. So its not penetrating the sand area.
And we do not want it too slow either, resulting in too much settlement on top of the sand, in regards of detritus. The nitrates and phosphates in the water will penetrate the sand, but eventually the detritus settlement will "suffocate" it. Block the top layer up. That is why we need to disturb the top layer a little bit, either ourself, or using Nassarius or Whelk snails.
The rule that was advocated 2 to 3 years ago here on MASA was between 3 to 5 times your display tank volume must go via your sump an hour.
OK, take 2 tanks, both 500L. Both sumps also keep same water volume. Take this turnover rule, so that gives us a return pump of between 1500 and 2500 L/h. I ignore head height for now. Just take it that both tanks got same head height.
Now the important part. Tank A sump is 300mm wide by by 600mm long. Tank B is 600mm wide and 300 long. (wide, as in divider length). Both DSB got the exact same footprint. What is the flow rate? Tank A water will flow at double the speed across the DSB compared to tank B. Tank A head height, the distance between glass divider top edge and the actual water surface, will be double that of tank B.
What is the result. Tank B DSB will have settlement on the sand. Needs to be siphoned out. I believe tank A will have a better DSB, even if the footprint of both DSB are the same.
So its more about the flow rate. And not the water turnover rate as compared to the display. For Tank B, to prevent settlement, you need to have the same head height of water over the divider as tank A.
Been here, done that, learned my lesson. For my big tank of 750L, the turnover rule meant that I have to use a pump of between 2250 and 3750 L/h. Divider is 600 wide. I used a 3000L/h pump. And I had settlement I needed to remove manually. It just did not work. Until I added another 3000L/h pump and viola. Settlement crap sorted.
Do I have a valid argument? That the old turnover rule be re-looked at. And rather a rule for a head height of between 5 to 10mm be more valid? The actual distance, I'm not sure yet, but based on my tank, and the tanks at Dorry Pets, it will be somewhere in that range. -
New 13" Apple MacBook Pro
Posted: May 30th, 2011, 1:08am CDT by gMAN
As the title states, asking R13500.00 current retail is R14500.00
Specifications:
2.7GHZDual-core Intel Core i7
4GB 1333MHz
500GB 5400-rpm
Intel HD Graphics 3000
One Thunderbolt port
One FireWire 800 port
Two USB 2.0 ports
SDXC card slot
Built-in battery (7 hours)
this Machine is brand new and has not been used. Unfortunately the price is not negotiable. -
Regal Tang
Posted: May 30th, 2011, 10:25pm CDT by zak
Hi guys,
Some info on the regal tang please..
Its taking flakes, but what else? I heard about nori?? What's nori? Where can I get some, and how do I feed it? Anything else about a regal I should know. Please advise.. -
NSW set up success anyone???
Posted: May 30th, 2011, 10:03pm CDT by roderigo
Hi anyone of you guys use NSW in you tank any long term success stories and any advice or tips and can I use live beach sand in my DSB anyone thanx -
Whats it up to?
Posted: May 30th, 2011, 9:44pm CDT by Abed Mia
Hi my sea urchin is just sitting at the bottom corner of my tank. With closer inspection I noticed small jelly like bubbles in the area between the urchin and d glass.
Can anyone tell me what's its up to. Could it be eggs? -
Protein Skimmer advice.
Posted: May 30th, 2011, 9:29pm CDT by aslam
Tank's 400 litres,would like opinion's on the Reef Octopus XP 2000 internal with bubble plate, 2000 internal Bubble Blaster in sump with bubble plate and 3000 internal Bubble Blaster with bubble plate.Thank's -
ReefOcto Phosphate reactor 3000L for sale: Richards bay-Durban Only
Posted: May 30th, 2011, 9:21pm CDT by magman
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:ReefOcto Phosphate reactor 3000L
Shipping or Collection only:Richards bay-Durban Only
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:collection/Durban, Rbay
Notes:I have two of these reactors, they both sitting so I though I would swop/sell one.
R1250 +/-
They the reef octopus PHR-140, rated for 3000L, I had some gha, so ran two of these full to the brim in 700L. It comes with a OTP 2000, and some used brightwells Extrax Phos, between 1-3kgs, I ran these reactors for about 3-4 months.
I would prefer to swop this reactor for corals, some nice big frags/colonies, prefrably some nice clams, frogspawns, hammers, torchs, sps, or even some nice big softies, maybe even angels
I am in Durban usually once a week, so don't mind bringing up.
Meks was keen on one of these a while ago, so he might have first dibs if it ends up as a sale, but I would prefer to swop first for corals.
I can show you how to pimp them for saftey from flooding the tank with media, and how to run carbon also above the media.
Too be honest, these are the standerd otp pumps they came with, and I think they not the best, when you close the valve nearly 75% closed, they make a slight bit of noise (on both of them), obviously pressure, however I would actually reckon a smaller 1000lph pump would be better as you only want the media to simmer.
They can be run internally or externally, you may need longer pipes if you want to run it quite far from the sump.
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Hello from Germany
Posted: May 30th, 2011, 7:51pm CDT by Nanoriffe.de
Hi,
my name is Mark and i came from Germany.
I Have found this nice Forum over Google, i see really nice Tanks !
Greats Mark
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coral dbn and cape
Posted: May 30th, 2011, 6:22pm CDT by mupwi
hi all are there any shops that stock decent corals in Durban or if not im going to Capetown in July anyone stock them down there. all the corals I have found in Durban all seem almost dead or the tanks are full of aptasia so not too keen to buy from there. also how lond will corals last in a container bringing them back from Capetown with no flow ect. -
nets
Posted: May 30th, 2011, 5:09pm CDT by mupwi
hi all just curious to find out what type size shape nets the rest of you are using to catch specimens.
so far I have tried thoes green rectangular nets from the lfs and thoes kids nets with the bamboo handel they sell on the beachfront had much better luck with the cheep bamboo Handel ones. -
All Livestock must go (tank as well) for sale: Crawford, Cape Town
Posted: May 30th, 2011, 5:09pm CDT by irshaad
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
Location:All Livestock must go (tank as well)
Shipping or Collection only:Crawford, Cape Town
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection only
Notes:1. Kenyan rock (1.5+ kilo) + BTA anemone + 15cm Kenyan tree 1.5+ kilos R400 - Duri
2. Fiji rock(1+ kilo) + BTA anemone + single bright orange mushroom (6cm) R300
3. Flat Kenyan rock (1 kilo) + grey sponge R80
4.Kenyan rock (1 kilo) + 3 bright orange mushrooms (3cm) R100 - Ahmed1477
5. Kenyan Rock (1 kilo) + 20cm Kenyan tree R300
6. Kenyan rock (2 kilos) with 5 small blue mushrooms R130
7. Fully covered Green star polyps on rock 16cm R100 - Duri
8. Large Kenyan tree 20cm on rock (5cm) R250
9. Kenyan rock (2 kilos) FULL of bluish-purple mushrooms (plain/electric) R250 - Duri
10. Small rock (6cm) + green star polyps + 1 blue mushroom R40 - Ahmed1477
11. Kenyan rock(1.5 + kilos) FULL of bluish-purple mushrooms (plain/electric) R200
12. Kenyan rock ( 1.5+ kilos) + mushrooms + green star polyps R220
13. Kenyan rock (1.5+ kilos) + 4 strands of xenia polyps + few blue mushrooms R150
14. 5 brown button polyp (large type) on tiny rock (5cm) R30
15. Frogspawn - 7 heads 10cm R190 - Duri
16. Frogspawn – 9 heads 13cm R220
17. 2 turbo snails R50 - Ahmed1477
18. Maroon clown R50
19. humbug damsel R30
20. Brittle star R30
21.CUBE 750x750x600 10mm glass, 12mm base – pet adventure
+ Sump – 700 X 45x45 6mm glass
+ Galvanised stand
R1200
FURTHER PICS IN POST BELOW
All for R3900
All Livestock for R2800
Prefer to sell complete or all livestock to one person, but if there's no takers, will sell seperately.
Not giving the hobby the attention & finance it deserves right now, dont want to end up killing everything... : ( -
Francois 1.2 Meter Reef
Posted: May 30th, 2011, 4:03pm CDT by Francois
Hello fellow reefers.
This is an update on my 4ft tank and I wanted to start a new thread of my tank.
It's been two years now since I started. I've learnt allot and I'm still learning and I have to say thanx to my LFS, local reef buddies and especially a great thanx to MASA!:thumbup:
A quick backround of my tank:
270 L Main Display 330 L Total System Volume,
+- 60 kg LR,
Softie and lps dominated tank,
TS 1 Skimmer ( Want a bigger one )
Algea Scrubber,
DSB,
Two little fishes PHOS Reactor, ( Thinking of converting it to Bio N/P reducing pellets),
Chiller,
Flow Main Display 6500 l/h 24 X Turn Over,
ATU with slake lime,
Light unit 7 X 54 watt Geisemann and 1 Reeftek
Actinic Plus
Aqua Blue Plus
Pure Actinic
Actinic Plus
Aqua Blue Plus
Actinic Plus
Aqua Blue Plus
Reeftek Actinic (Will be replaced with Aqua Pink)
This was my tank back in 2009
This is how my tank looks now,
LHS
I know the leather looks bad and it's sulking but I had to move it to a other place due to star polyps taking over in the centre and RHS.
Centre
RHS
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Bit of a Bargain
Posted: May 30th, 2011, 3:15pm CDT by AfricaOffroad
So I walk into the local TELJOY franchise and ask if they have UPS' for sale.
In fact they have 3 second hand 600W Tedelex units they are wanting to dispose of. All almost new and in good condition with their battery packs, I picked the lot up for R1500
:tt2:
Might be worth your time asking the same question at similar branches. Seems like with power cuts not being so frequent hire demand for these units has dropped off.
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OTP 2000 or OTP 1000 pump
Posted: May 30th, 2011, 3:10pm CDT by flamming angel
Am looking for the above at a cheap price. Please let me know if you have 1. -
Pump for Ts2?
Posted: May 30th, 2011, 3:02pm CDT by flamming angel
Does any1 know what other pump (except for the otp pumps) will fit on a Ts2. looking for something cheap. -
Rowaphos (500ml) for sale: Johannesburg 4ways
Posted: May 30th, 2011, 2:59pm CDT by jaybeepee
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
Location:Rowaphos (500ml)
Shipping or Collection only:Johannesburg 4ways
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:collection/shipping
Notes:Hi Guys,
Have a brand new 500ml tub of Rowaphos avail - bought about 2 months ago - Think I paid R680 odd but will let it go for R450 if anyone wants
Cheers
Jason-
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liverock fully cured or semi ???
Posted: May 30th, 2011, 2:33pm CDT by roderigo
Hi guys just need some advice should I use semi cured ( all die off is gone) or fully cured ( rock that is boiled and re seeded with bacteria). The semi curd has more diversity and looks nice but can have bad things on the rock like pest that I don't what will the other one has no pest but no diversity at all what should I go for -
Shutdown Sale!! for sale: East London
Posted: May 30th, 2011, 1:41pm CDT by clintonjay
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
Location:Shutdown Sale!!
Shipping or Collection only:East London
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Will ship at buyers expense
Notes:Hi Guys,
I have the following items up for grabs. Mosts of these items are less than a year old.
Reef Inmates 250w SPS Extreme 3 with blv 20 000k globes and Reeftek T5's - R11 000.00
Zeo Reactor - R1000.00
OCTX 160 Skimmer - R2 200.00
Aquamedic UV Sterilizer -R1 500.00
Plancton Reactor - R300
Hailea HC 1000 BH Chiller - R6 000.00
Aquamedic Mega Mag 10mm to 12mm with Blade Attachment - R800
I Have asked Leslie Hempel to upload some pic's on my behalf, they will be up shortly.
Shot
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RO Unit
Posted: May 30th, 2011, 1:09pm CDT by king squish
Hey all im looking for a second hand RO Unit, any one got for sale? -
June Q & A session
Posted: May 30th, 2011, 12:58pm CDT by dallasg
Hi All,
i would like to hold a Q&A session this month, open topics etc, NP pellets, DSB's etc
maybe a sat or sunday afternoon somewhere
i can organise with a sponsor if thats prefered, drop ideas here
also bring those frags and unwanted's, i will have a few corals and fish to sell from closing my various tanks down -
Bubbling sea signals severe coral damage
Posted: May 30th, 2011, 12:00pm CDT by Cassim
Read this article on the bbc site this morning and thought that it would interest you all as well...
BBC News - Bubbling sea signals severe coral damage this century -
Various frags for sale: BELLVILLE CAPE TOWN
Posted: May 30th, 2011, 11:44am CDT by regis
Various frags for saleCommon Names:
Scientific Names:RED MUSHROOMS, PLATE CORAL, SPS
Size of frags-
How long have you had the frags?MEDIUM,LARGE
Are the frags mounted?1 YEAR
Shipping or Collection only:Yes
Your location.COLLECTION ONLY
Price:BELLVILLE CAPE TOWN
Photo's:-
Notes:RED MUSHROOM ROCK R200
RED PLATE MONTIPORA R400
GREEN SPS (NAME ESCAPES ME) R150
BLUE TIP SPS (NAME ESCAPES ME) R250
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Large Koi's for sale
Posted: May 30th, 2011, 11:34am CDT by Bonzai
+/- 20 x Koi's for sale. Size : Between 25cm - 50cm. Different Colour Patterns.
Currently in an outdoors pond.
All for R3,500.00 neg.
For collection in Witbank.
Phone Henry@ 083 345 9325 or PM me. -
Off to Seychelles - tips, advice?
Posted: May 30th, 2011, 11:03am CDT by Dane
Hey guys,
So I am off to the isolated private resort island of Fregate in the Seychelles on Tuesday, where my girlfriend and I will be helping ring the endemic endangered bird - the seychelles magpie robin, for a month - all expenses paid! Hehehehe :)
I just wanted to get any seychelloise travel tips in case any of you have been there! Not sure how much time we'll get on the other islands - if any, but would still be good to hear any "must-haves" or "must-see's".
Otherwise, I'll have internet, so if I get some nice pics snorkelling I might post some here :)
Cheers,
D -
Newbie needing assistance
Posted: May 30th, 2011, 10:59am CDT by CharleyFXST
Hi Folks,
Thank you for the very informative forum!
Me and a friend of mine bought a marine tank last night, the tank has been standing empty for a while, but we still figured that the deal is to good to resist!
Included in the deal was all the equipment needed and a whole bunch of liverock!
The only thing I find bothersome is I believe the sump is too small, and there is no DSB in the sump...
Here are pics of the tank...
Would you guys please comment on the tank and specifically on the sump?
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Arrival of our new stock .
Posted: May 30th, 2011, 9:50am CDT by Aquaria-SA
:)......YES YES........:)
Reefers our new range of Skimmers and Supplements
has landed in South Africa:1:
And will be available shortly so keep an eye open ;)
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WELL Reefers we promised we will keep you all up to dated ...the stock has arrived in SA and is currently being cleared at customs. We are hoping by early next week to officially launch the new range . Pricing will be determined once we have received the stock but we are confident that the retail pricing will be very very competitive. ...we will keep you all informed..
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Tunze 9210 DOC Classic skimmer for sale: Ballito
Posted: May 30th, 2011, 9:18am CDT by macfly
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Tunze 9210 DOC Classic skimmer
Shipping or Collection only:Ballito
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Both
Notes:Selling my Tunze DOC 9210 classic skimmer. In good condition and comes with manual. R750.
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Smal white snail ID please
Posted: May 30th, 2011, 9:15am CDT by gecco
Good morning, I've seen this snail in between my LR about 3 weeks ago. Since then he grew to ±5mm (from ±2mm first seen). He moves fairly fast for his size and covers the 1.5m tank with ease.
Any idea if it's good or bad and what type?
Come in RiaanP, Come in....:thumbup:
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1m cube
Posted: May 29th, 2011, 1:11am CDT by gershwin
Hi, I am looking for a 1m cube @ a good price -
Blue-Coloured Soft Coral Wanted
Posted: May 29th, 2011, 10:08pm CDT by eb.adam
Hello everyone!
I'm looking for a softie to add blue to my tank. Either cool zoas, frogspawn or mushrooms. Please put photos of what you have available. Preferably pickup in DBN. Don't like to ship livestock.
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is this safe to use?
Posted: May 29th, 2011, 10:07pm CDT by malooda
hi
iv been keeping these rocks in a bucket, the coral skeleton had 3 mushrooms which died and i never did a water change, which i think is the problem. anyway the rocks have gone green, a very dark green. can i put these rocks in my dt and will the green sread to all the other rocks in the dt? how do i get rid of the green? only one side of each rock has gone green the bottom still looks ok.
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Bricked galaxy tab
Posted: May 29th, 2011, 9:08pm CDT by Loki
Hi guys
Im doing some development work, and i need a bricked tab to carry on..
As long as theirs nothing physically wrong.. -
PVC pipe glues
Posted: May 29th, 2011, 8:02pm CDT by Orson
Whats safe to glue a white PVC pipe frame together for aqua scapeing? -
250watt SE MH Globe 14000k for sale: Ruimsig or Randburg
Posted: May 29th, 2011, 6:35pm CDT by inflames
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:250watt SE MH Globe 14000k
Shipping or Collection only:Ruimsig or Randburg
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection or shipping (buyer pays for shipping)
Notes:
This is a 14000k and has been used for 2 days (16 hours). Come grab a bargain at R300 :thumbup:
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Help needed
Posted: May 29th, 2011, 4:56pm CDT by salty donut
Dear All
I spend my Sundays reading posts on this site.
Cheaper than buying novels and way better!
Some threads have made me laugh and well some have made me really sad.
But most of all they have made me want to start my own reef aquarium.
So today I took the first step and registered!
I live in Port Elizabeth and even though I have read many articles I still dont know where to begin.
Where can I purchase a tank or have a tank built I am not keen on these fish shop tanks, sorry guys maybe you can persuade me otherwise.
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Torch coral screw up
Posted: May 29th, 2011, 3:07pm CDT by Charl_Stanhope
Hey guys
In an earlier thread I said that one head of the torch is dying. Took it out the tank and smelled it and its indeed dying. So I tried to break off the one head and I ended up breaking the torch in 3. There is now one piece with 3 heads,one with 2 and one with a single head. Did I now stuff up the torch or will it recover. -
Pumps
Posted: May 29th, 2011, 11:24am CDT by Tony Ingram
Hello all.
I was just wondering if anyone has this Tunzie?
Master electronic 1073.090
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White Spot or Velvet??
Posted: May 29th, 2011, 11:10am CDT by Meneer
Hi
I have had these symptoms on my 1 Clown, my Regal, and my Scopas. The Clown looks worst though....
I assumed it was Whitespot, and started treatment with Herbtania.
My Scopas and Regal looks much better after a week o treatment, but this morning I noticed that my Bi-Color Blennie also has it.
They don't display rapid breathing, or swollen gills or eyes, and swims around gleefully, and eats normally.
It is not isolated white spots, but more like a velvet-like coating on them.
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Pair of Boxing Shrimps
Posted: May 28th, 2011, 7:24am CDT by chikaboo
Hi there Gauteng members .... Looking for a pair of Boxing shrimps ... plz guys not from seperate tanks or the boxing will become wrestling ... need a pair that is together .... Can get someone to collect for me next week Wed/Thr ... Thanx all .... If they mating all the better just as long they are together and not killing one another .... -
The "CURE" for Red Acro Bugs
Posted: May 28th, 2011, 3:18am CDT by MistaOrange
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Whatcan I use from the sea
Posted: May 28th, 2011, 12:30am CDT by CJT
Hi Guys
I am going to Uvongo from the 10th to the 15th of June and I want to know what I could bring back for my tank? -
Plastic Hose Clamps and U bends
Posted: May 28th, 2011, 11:23pm CDT by Len
I need to clamp 20mm clear PVC piping to a barbed fitting (got a modetorium on flooding the house). The area is 3 cm above the water in the enclosed filter area so I don't want to use stainless steel.
Where in SA can get hold of plastic house clamps like these?
Also looking for plastic U bends like these?
Any sponsor?
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GHA
Posted: May 28th, 2011, 7:50pm CDT by rob189
why do i have it?! water params are perfect. why? not over feeding coz there arnt any. so why?! i have only one plausable explanation...i use drinking RO water for top ups. could that be it? i had it tested today. it was 29TDS. ...please help -
Profilux Plus II for sale: Durban
Posted: May 28th, 2011, 7:45pm CDT by Mekaeel
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Profilux Plus II
Shipping or Collection only:Durban
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Both
Notes:Hi guys
I have a Profilux Plus II inc. Temp probe. for sale. The unit is +- 1.5 years old but has only been used for under 6 months and is in excellent condition. Looks brand new infact.
Reason for selling: No point having two units :p
Asking R3000.00
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Will they fight?
Posted: May 28th, 2011, 3:58pm CDT by Meneer
Pink Spotted Watchman Goby
I wanna add a Diamond Back Goby..
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filter floss vs skimmer
Posted: May 28th, 2011, 3:10pm CDT by mupwi
about 3 months ago I got my first skimmer a boyu 310 which has done wonders for my tank stability has gone through the roof and have been able to change from 15%/week water changes to 10%/ month.
rI know it is too small for my system as it is only rated for 100l and it is in a 300l system but at the moment I dont have much bio load and as I said it is doing wonders.
fast forward to last week I started runing fillter floss in a small 300l/h powerhead to remove some particals in the water after I did some rescaping and stured up the substrate and decided to continu uing it I am changing the floss every second day and it is also doing wonders for the tank but I have noticed my skim mate froduction has changed vastly first on volume before I was emptying the small cup every day and it was a dark coulour like pea soup now I am only needing to empty it every 3rd day and it is much lighter like a week tea.
any coments on this is the reduction in skimmare just coz the dirt is geting removed before it gets to the skimmer? should I try adjust the skimmer to try skimm dryer now so I get thicker skimmate and dont have to empty is as often ? -
urchin
Posted: May 28th, 2011, 2:46pm CDT by mupwi
hi all I am whanting to get a long spine urchin for my fowler tank it is a standerd 4 ft tank with a 3ft sump can anyone tell me if this is big enough for one and how much bioload they produce? thanks -
Various corals for sale: durbanville
Posted: May 28th, 2011, 2:32pm CDT by Jcc
Various corals for saleCommon Names:
Scientific Names:Zoas, leathers
Size of coral-
How long have you had the corals?medium to large
Shipping or Collection only:more than 6 months
Your location.collection
Price:durbanville
Photo's:-
Notes:got the following for sale.
rock of blue zoas R200
kenya tree 2 big branches R250
large leather think finger leather with zenia on rock an muchroom R200
rock with star polips R100
Clearing my tank of softies
there is other frags sps. R50 each only collection
Zoas
Kenya Tree:
Star polips:
Other leather: busy shedding so not extended
Other frags, note some are not for sale
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Old salty trying to get salty's in my shop
Posted: May 28th, 2011, 1:57pm CDT by Trident
Hi All,
My name is kobus and i have been doing marines for over 15years and i have just opened my shop
Before we opened the shop it was a aquarium factory and we where one of the largest in SA!! +/- 350 tanks a day!
I believe in doing it right the first time BUT WITH STILE!
So we need some marine guys to get us going on the marines in the shop.
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Great new shipments
Posted: May 28th, 2011, 1:46pm CDT by Bob the (reef)builder
Guys and Gals.
We got a great shipment from Sri Lanka yesterday, i have put a list of some of them below.
The second shipment will arrive early next week, and is a Bali shipment of hand selected corals, specially collected for colour and desirability. It should include some very special pieces .;)
There are also 50 pieces of propagated SPS corals which should be exciting.
The fish from Sri Lanka include.
Sohals
Red sea Regal angel.
Bangai Cardinals.
Fire and Flame Gobies.
Red and Yellow Seahorses hand reared.
Yellow and purple tangs (very nice)
Semi Lavarcus Butterflies. (really stunning and unusual).
Cleaner and fire shrimps.
Come and visit us.
We look forward to seeing you.
The Idol Marine crew.:thumbup:
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New tank with algae
Posted: May 28th, 2011, 12:38pm CDT by WINEGUMS
Hi All
Hope you can help. My tank has been running for 6 weeks. In the last few days algae has started growing & seems to be booming rapidly!:( It really is spoiling what was a nice clean tank. On the rocks in places it looks like little green branches & on the substrate it just looks brown & dirty. Its growing on the glass & really is stubborn to clean off. I had no lights for the first four & a half weeks. Then I bought a light unit & started using it. Since then the algae has started growing. Is this a normal process for a new tank or has something gone wrong? If so what can I do? I've read a few threads on the matter but I'm not even sure what type of algae it is & there are very conflicting views on what I should do.
I am at work & haven't got the latest water parameters but will test when I get home. Last sunday when I tested Ammonia was 0,Nitrites were 0,Nitrates were at 0.2 & PH was at 8.1.
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Month End Specials
Posted: May 28th, 2011, 11:44am CDT by Naiema
We have some luvly savings for this week-end. Bi Colour Angels & Fox face R169, PJ Cardinals& Damsels R39,Diamond Back Gobies R149. Yellow Tangs and Regals in stock as well as Lions, Butterflies, shrimps and more.:) Please call us on 0217122534/0826368990. -
Indo Shipment
Posted: May 28th, 2011, 9:28am CDT by wild on pets
Hi All
We got in new shipment
Nice Large Acro's
Assortment of clove polyps
Regal Tangs
Mimic Ebli Tang
Fire fish
Hammer Corals
Torches
Fox Corals
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Vortech MP40w Controller wanted
Posted: May 27th, 2011, 7:45am CDT by durleo
Hi Guys
I am looking for a Vortech MP40w controller - Due to Murphy's law, water went into the controller while I was fitting my new return pump.
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Live rock and skimmer wanted
Posted: May 27th, 2011, 9:20pm CDT by simonmcgill
Hi All
I am looking for live rock and a skimmer that can do about 2000l. Anyone got anything. I am in JHB. -
Milwaukee ph pen - R300 for sale: Crawford, Cape Town
Posted: May 27th, 2011, 6:50pm CDT by irshaad
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Milwaukee ph pen - R300
Shipping or Collection only:Crawford, Cape Town
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:both (cost excludes shipping)
Notes:
Milwaukee pH pen - R300
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Pop quiz
Posted: May 27th, 2011, 6:08pm CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
Ok this one is some fun, the prize this time will be for the local guys as this sill not ship with normal mail. The prize is a sea hare
The question is
What should you never eat for breakfast ?
time limit is 5 min
Enjoy
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Power used to run a TS2
Posted: May 27th, 2011, 4:21pm CDT by Mouse
Hi All
Anyone know how much power is needed to run a TS2? Trying to get info so I know what UPS to buy....
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Sohal, Purple and yellow tangs + semilarvatus butterfly!!!
Posted: May 27th, 2011, 4:16pm CDT by Moolis
As some of you know, the first batch did not even saw my shop:blush:
BUT
THIS TIME At last, we have EXTRA left after the orders were covered.
We did not only landed the 3 great tangs and butterfly mentioned above but lots and lots more (see list below)
All aquarium livestock tropical and MARINE are on special till Saturday afternoon.
MARINES ARE LESS 20% on today and Saturday
PLUS for a limited time during the day prices will drop to LESS 35%:yeahdude::yeahdude: (this will be limited to one hour that will be picked via a hourly draw and it will be only for that hour)
So hang out and :1::1::1:
The list is :
Eibli's Pygmy Angelfish
Blue Finned Angelfish
Emperor Angelfish ML
Red Lined Butterfly Fish (semilarvatus):thumbup:
Longsnouted Butterfly
Pennant Coral fish
Barrier Reef Anemonefish
Yellowtail Anemone Fish
Black Nemo Clown [Grade A]
True Percula clown Fish
Yellow Clown
Red Cardinal Fish LARGE
Exquisite Wrasse
Golden Hawkfish
Four Spot yellow Wrasse
Blue Cleaner Wrasse
Fire Fish
Yellow Tail Green Damsel
Yellowtail Electric Blue Damsel
Bangai Cardinal [Captive B] Very Hardy:P
Picasso Trigger Fish
Rectangle Trigger Fish
Dot Dash Blenny
Yellow Blenny
Cave Goby
Yellow Goby
Red Spotted Blenny
Sand Shifting Shrimp's Goby
Lader Glider
Powder Blue Surgeon
Powder Blue Surgeon
Mata Tang Surgeon
Sohal Tang Medium:lol:
Sohal Tang Large
Leiutenant Surgeon Fish
Yellow Eye Suegeon Fish
Nosed Unicorn Fish
Yellow Tang [SM]
Yellow Tang [MD]
Brown Sailfin Tang
Purple Tang S/Medium:thumbup:
Purple Tang M/Large
Red Beadlet Anemone
Sand Anemone Orange
Yellow Sand Anemone Orange Base
Blue Sand Anemone without Orange Base
Florasant Green Carpet Anemone
Giant Tube Anemone--Purple Sunrise
Algae eating hermit crabs
Cleaner Shrimp
Fire Shrimp
Turbo Grazer
Tube Worm Assorted
Yellow Toadstool
Green Toadstool
Boxing Shrimp
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URGENT: RO Unit
Posted: May 27th, 2011, 2:58pm CDT by rajah
Hi Guys
I'm looking for a second hand RO unit. Needed pretty urgently. Nothing too big as its going to be used for a single tank. Please let me know. Quite urgent.
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RBTA's & GBTA's in the Same Tank
Posted: May 27th, 2011, 2:05pm CDT by Kunhardt
Hi @Anemone
Can you shed some light on the whole rumour that you cant keep RBTA's and GBTA's in the same tank?
I have read and heard mixed stories with regard to keeping them together, I have seen pics of tanks with both colours in the same tank and everthing is fine and yet I have heard stories of chemical warfare between the two if kept in the same tank and its usually always the RBTA that lands up dying.
A local reefer I know used to breed both species for years and had more than 20 of each colour at one point, until one day he placed a GBTA in the tank with his RBTA's and he landed up loosing all but one of the RBTA's.
Are there factors that would cause the two to fight if the stories are true in some circumstances?
Reason I ask this is I have had a RBTA for a long time now and brought it back from the size and colour of a golf ball to a BIG bright red beauty and am thinking of adding a GBTA that my friend is selling, to my tank...after all the RBTA has been through I would hate to kill it by adding the GBTA is the stories are true. -
Regal Angel for sale: East London
Posted: May 27th, 2011, 11:49am CDT by Slummies
Fish for saleCommon Name:
Scientific Name:Regal Angel
Size of fishDicanthus
How long have you had the fish?8cm
Is the fish eating?8months
Shipping or Collection only:YES
Your location.Collection
Price:East London
Photo's:R900
Notes:Got this beauty who also needs a home ASAP
Coral Safe (except with open brains!)
She is a stunner and not so common fish!
R900
Collection only - Tomorrow would be best
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Clown Fish & G Bubbletip anem for sale: East London
Posted: May 27th, 2011, 11:46am CDT by Slummies
Fish for saleCommon Name:
Scientific Name:Clown Fish & G Bubbletip anem
Size of fish-
How long have you had the fish?small clowns/meduim Anem
Is the fish eating?6months
Shipping or Collection only:yes
Your location.Collection
Price:East London
Photo's:R600
Notes:R600 for Green bubble Tip anem + Pair Clowns. Urgent sale - they need to be collected tomorrow afternoon near Gonubie!
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Zoa's in Cape town
Posted: May 27th, 2011, 10:36am CDT by Johan van Aardt
looking for a small zoa frag, im in need of like maybe 3 polyps, so i can test my lights out and make sure water quality is ok.
anybody? Will fetch it
@HenkHugo
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Specials for this weekend only
Posted: May 27th, 2011, 10:30am CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
Some specials for you this weekend at TOA for Friday and Saterday
Tennenti Tangs R395
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Regal Tangs meduim size R395
Threadfin butterflies R160
Pajama Cardinals R 95
Lamark angels Large R330 ( 100% reefsafe angels )
other fish in stock
Large Regal tangs R465
Scopas tangs Med R195 Large R245
Sailfin Tangs Large R295 X Large R345
Powder Blue tangs medium size R440 ( nice dark blue specimens )
Purple reef lobsters R135
Goldrim Tangs medium size R 395
Six line wrasses R95
Bicolor Blennies R165
Royal Dottyback's R95
Gold Head sleeper gobies R 135
Anthias ( Squamipinnis ) R139
Blue Leg hermit crabs R 50
Turbo snails R45
Sea Hare Slugs R100 ( the ultimate green hair algea eaters )
Regal Angels Medium R 445 Large R 495 XLarge R 695
Flagfin Angels ( trimaculatus ) small/medium R295
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Noise Levels
Posted: May 27th, 2011, 9:33am CDT by macfly
Hi Guys,
I am in the process of investigating skimmers. I am starting to take excessive flak about the drone on my current skimmer ( Wife can't sleep). I tend to disagree that it is loud. In fact I think that it is pretty silent.
That being said, I would rather replace it for something more silent and keep the tank, than continue arguing and eventually lose the tank.
I currently have a Tunze DOC 9210. I have a standard 4ft tank with a standard 3ft tank as a sump. The budget for replacement is R1500.
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cleaning probes, what to use?
Posted: May 27th, 2011, 8:30am CDT by Adee
PH probes and the like, what is the best way to clean them without harming them.
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hello world, i am newbie
Posted: May 26th, 2011, 5:51am CDT by pets
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daniel botha
Posted: May 26th, 2011, 11:30pm CDT by botha
Hi every one, i am Daniel and i am from Richards Bay.I have started my tank 3 months ago. It has no growen from a 3ft to a 4ft. Still laerning . I have a fish only fank with one SUNSUN JVP-201 6000L/h pump for flow , TETRATEC EX 700 100 -250L. Extern filer ,Via Aqua Multi - Skimmer 200GPH . NO SUMP AT ALL. -
Two little fishies phosban reactor 150
Posted: May 26th, 2011, 10:33pm CDT by Seabass
Hi, anyone have or know of someone who has one of these lying around just collecting dust that they willing to part with for a few $$$.
http://www.aquatichouse.com/FILTRATI...hosreactor.asp
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Uv sterilizer good or bad on Boyu 550
Posted: May 26th, 2011, 9:23pm CDT by Charl_Stanhope
hey guys.
Ive read everywhere and uv sterilizer lights had mostly bad reviews. Ive been running mine but if its more bad than good then I would like to stop mine. Apparantly it kills good and bad bacteria. I havent got a qt tank so if one of my fish get sick I would not be able to take him out thus I dont want to risk bad bacteria taking over. Im also using nsw.Does nsw contain bad bacteria? What do you guys think? my brain tells me to switch it off. -
Anyone using mechanical filtration?
Posted: May 26th, 2011, 8:35pm CDT by Meneer
... in addition to skimmer.. or does no-one have floating particles in their water?
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Tank Dimensions
Posted: May 26th, 2011, 7:17pm CDT by simonmcgill
Hi Everyone
I am thinking of building a marine tank. The space I have is between my kitchen and lounge so the space to fill with the tank is long.
What hieght and width would you recommend for a 2.8m long tank. I was thinking 2.8mL x 1m H x 450W.
I am not sure if the width is too narrow to keep corals and to make the tank look natural.
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NP pellets in DIY reactor.
Posted: May 26th, 2011, 6:27pm CDT by pXius
Look at the video:
YouTube - Biopellets DIY reactor & Sump.MTSYouTube - Biopellets DIY reactor & Sump.MTS
This guy has his pallets running at 470L/H, looks pretty fast.
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300um mesh bag
Posted: May 26th, 2011, 5:58pm CDT by Fredo
Hi there,
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RoboSnail automatic glass/acrylic cleaner from AquaGenesis
Posted: May 26th, 2011, 5:42pm CDT by MistaOrange
I stumbled upon this clever gadget talk about automating. I like this gadget & if any of the sponsors stock this please let us know?
YouTube - Aquagenesis International - The RoboSnail.flvYouTube - Aquagenesis International - The RoboSnail.flv
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Dynmax Skimmers
Posted: May 26th, 2011, 5:36pm CDT by pXius
Does anyone have experience with the brand?
Friend of mine is looking to get into marines and he can get a new RS60 (thats the recirculating one) rated for 1600L for R2000 which is about R500-R600 cheaper than normal.
Are they any good? The LFS with the special has 1400L rated dynmax on a 700L mixed reef and it seems to be doing its job...
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Algae ID please
Posted: May 26th, 2011, 4:56pm CDT by AllanEcc
I have some new growths in my 4 month tank.
Maroon furry stuff
Dark green balloons
Red Stalks
Bright green Stalks
Can anyone help and advise on good or bad?
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New Awsome Nano's, LED light Units ect
Posted: May 26th, 2011, 4:46pm CDT by lanzo
Hi Guys we have just Received new hardware:
- Awsome Nano's with Starfire glass
- Led Light units
- 150w MH units
- 70w MH units
- Nano Scopes
- X-wave Rotary Control systems
- and many more...come view at the shop
info@dorrypets.co.za
Here are some pictures.....more will follow as we have packed everything out
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Dive Challenge Dec
Posted: May 26th, 2011, 4:35pm CDT by sean_koekemoer
Guys, not to miss out. Still a way to go, but at least you can start doing your planning. Worth every cent:
Quote:DIVE WITH OPTIONS AMAZING RACE DIVE CHALLENGE 15 - 18 DECEMBER
Thursday
For those arriving in time Dinner with be spaghetti bolognaise with salads and breads. 1st team to arrive in Aliwal is the 1st team to depart for the first challenge!
Friday
2 dives - Two underwater challenges will take place!
Breakfast
Lunch Traditional Bunny Chow or Rottis (able to choose either vegetarian, chicken or mutton)
Dinner Braai with a selection of fresh fish and meat (steak, borrowers and chicken). A selection of breads, salads and vegetables to be served
Saturday
Single dive Qualifying Challenge and Land Treasure hunt!
Breakfast
Lunch Home made burgers and hot dogs and chips with a selection of salads and bread
Dinner Potjie Challenge - bring your best recipe and pot!
Prize giving - WHO WILL BE THE TEAM THAT WINS THE AMAZING RACE?
Sunday
Single Dive - Winning Team chooses the dive site!
Breakfast
During the weekend there will be soft drinks and alcohol supplied included in the cost! A selection of beers, wine, vodka, brandy, rum and whisky to be available.
R4500 per person - ENTER AS A TEAM OF 4 AND GET R1000 OFF YOUR TOTAL BOOKING!
includes all of the above!
Awesome prizes up for grabs...
Thank you gift on arrival and memorabilia T-Shirt for each perso
Link if you interested:
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Issue with my gobie
Posted: May 26th, 2011, 3:49pm CDT by rakabos
Hi guys
I have had this sandsifting goby for a few months now, and i noticed this morning there was a dark spot on his nose, under the skin discoloration of sorts...Anyone seen this before?
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ReefOctopus skimmer for sale: Cape Town
Posted: May 26th, 2011, 3:42pm CDT by LuckyFish
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:ReefOctopus skimmer
Shipping or Collection only:Cape Town
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:collection only
Notes:I have this Reef Octopus Skimmer for sale.
It comes with a OTP 1000 pump with needle wheel. Power consumption: 18W
Price: R1.000,00
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Something to share ...
Posted: May 26th, 2011, 3:41pm CDT by ZeroCool
hi fellow reefers ...
have a funny story to tell.
I have a boxer shrimp, and after feeding the guys in the tank (the fish), they line up to be cleaned by the shrmip.
Actually, it is so cute ...
Think i must add another one soon ... the poor dude is cleaning 90% of his day just fish ! lol
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This is how the Germans roll baby!
Posted: May 26th, 2011, 3:41pm CDT by sweetnsour
Fantastic stuff! check out how the goni's extend and grow like weeds
YouTube - VÃ*deo de una Coralroom, Ãngel - AcuaristicaYouTube - VÃ*deo de una Coralroom, Ãngel - Acuaristica -
Freshy trying to become a Salty... Advice needed please...
Posted: May 26th, 2011, 3:22pm CDT by coswecanfly
Hi all... You guys seem a lot friendlier than the "Freshies" I've been hanging out with.
I've been wanting to start a marine aquarium for years now and I'm finally biting the bullet. I am not asking for too much to start off with...
All I want is a tall-ish nano (85-128l) with a live rock column in the middle, a large anemone and two clown fish (and maybe one or two hermits).
I've been doing a lot of homework on what I need and what I need to do but now the big question. What can I expect to be my initial layout?
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WANTED: 2nd hand RO Unit for sale: Constantia Kloof, JHB
Posted: May 26th, 2011, 2:52pm CDT by fly*
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:WANTED: 2nd hand RO Unit
Shipping or Collection only:Constantia Kloof, JHB
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Will collect or arrange shipping
Notes:Hi all, looking for a 2nd hand RO unit.
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CO2 cyliner and ph meter for sale: East london
Posted: May 26th, 2011, 2:37pm CDT by leslie hempel
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:CO2 cyliner and ph meter
Shipping or Collection only:East london
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:will ship at buyers expense/risk
Notes:
Co2 clylinder 2kg R400
Co2 cylinder 7.5kg R550 (not pictured but will add a a pic by tomorrow)
Each of the cylinders need stop cocks to be fitted this will cost an additional R160 ex vat.
The Ph meter is a saga unit and comes with ph probe, but i would advise changing the probe. R500
The skimmer comes with a newly installed OR3500 with needle wheel. R2500
and lastly i have an Aqua Medic ATU for R800 with spare tube. (will take pic tonight and add by tomorrow) it is missing the transparent cover plate that covers the tube but works perfectly.
Please Tag or PM me i will try check the thread but i do sometimes get busy.
All offers to purchase should be made on the thread.
I am happy to ship any of the items at the buyers expense/risk.
thank you
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Milwaukee Refractometer for sale: Crawford, Cape Town
Posted: May 26th, 2011, 12:40pm CDT by irshaad
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Milwaukee Refractometer
Shipping or Collection only:Crawford, Cape Town
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Both- Excl shipping
Notes:
Milwaukee refractometer - R450
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Vortech Pumps - 2 x MP10 or 1 MP40
Posted: May 26th, 2011, 12:05pm CDT by Rabbit
Hi Guys,
I've been considering the vortech pumps, would it be possible to 2 Mp10 with 1 controller ?
I would think that this would help with water flow in a 1.2m setup. Surely this would be better then having 1 MP40 which is rated better for my kind of setup.
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Various corals for sale: paulshof
Posted: May 26th, 2011, 11:38am CDT by flamming angel
Various corals for saleCommon Names:
Scientific Names:Various corals for sale
Size of coral-
How long have you had the corals?-
Shipping or Collection only:4 - 8 months
Your location.Collection only
Price:paulshof
Photo's:R200 - R350
Notes:Got a few that is for sale. But here is what is on sale now : Pics arent great sorry about that. Will continue to add to this thread as and when.
Frog spawn - 7 heads of which 2 of them are spliting R350
Mushrooms - These become very huge. Pink and green R300
Organ pipe or star organ pipe (i think) - Brown with green star tips R200
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Skimmer usage during copper treatment
Posted: May 26th, 2011, 10:53am CDT by williet
Hi All
I am down from 11 fish to 2. I have been treating with Paracure and they seem to have pulled through. (Eating and all) At the moment they are in a bucket and the water quality is starting to go south. I want to put them in a 90l tank, put paracure in and continue treating them whilst using a skimmer to maintain the removal of detrus.
Could I do this ?
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Lighting Advice
Posted: May 26th, 2011, 10:51am CDT by zak
My system to date is FOWLR (standard 4ft). Im adding some soft coral soon, starting with some GSP's and whatever else @dallasg is gonna supply me with. I got no plans for SPS anytime soon..
Can someone plz advise on the combination of T5's i will need to sustain soft coral: GSP's, leathers etc.
I currently have 1*Giesmann 10k and 1*actinic, both 54watts..
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No Power
Posted: May 26th, 2011, 10:45am CDT by WINEGUMS
Hi All
My electricity went off at 5 this morning.:( Now I'm at work & I'm worried about my tank. I haven't made provision for power outages yet. Maybe a case of closing the door after the horse has bolted but what do I need for the future? I like DIY & it's normally cheaper than plug & play but I'm open to all suggestions! Will the effect of a power outage be seen immediately or will it be evident only in a few days?
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DSB, Nitrate Filter, NP pellets,
Posted: May 26th, 2011, 10:37am CDT by Nemos Janitor
Hi Tony
On this forum, newbies are advised to set up aquariums by using a DSB. This is not a bad thing as DSB's do work and are very forgiving and simple for a beginner. However, after a beginner has been in the game for a year or so and his bio-load is increased he finds it more and more difficult to maintain Nitrate levels and then starts to experiment with other methods of nutrient control.
In SA nitrate filters are not often used or promoted. Only Aqua Medic and recently reef octopus have been available. Sorry Tunze also have also had their comline denitrators for many years. Your examples had not made their way to our shores until a few months ago when 3 examples of you new nitrate filters were imported. I have been a big fan of denitrators and use them wherever i can. I have not used the sulphur denitrators as i was brainwashed into believing they were dangerous when they went wrong.
NP pellets as you are aware is very new to this forum and to most aquariusts. Some of us have played around with them in an effort to get better control over nutrient levels. Some have succeeded and others not. But that is most likely due to either misuse or applied to quickly or a lack of understanding as to what was happening in the system.
The questions I ask are:
1) To move on from a DSB most aquariusts go the Vodka route first then try the zeo and probotics methods etc. What does D-D recomend. Is it the nitrate filter, or is it the NP pellets route?
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When buying a tank (second hand or new)
Posted: May 26th, 2011, 9:28am CDT by leslie hempel
Please consider the following when purchasing a new or second hand tank
Glue work:
· Is there a nice thick even seam?
· Are there bubbles within the seam?
· Is the glue brittle from the tanks standing dry?
· There should be no air bubbles in the silicone between any of the glass panes of a well constructed aquarium
Bracing:
· Is it sufficient?
· Does it obstruct access into the overflow box?
· Is it manufactured as the same thickness glass as the rest of the tank?
Overflow:
· Can you reach the bottom should a fish go over into it?
· Is there a grating to prevent this from happening?
· Is it manufactured from the same thickness glass as the rest of the tank?
Bulk heads:
· Are there proper bulk heads fitted,
· Are the bulk heads glued in properly, is a Durso (silencing) system fitted,
· Tip: the way I assess if I am willing to pay the price the seller is asking is to calculate how much it will cost me to get the tank, stand sump to a level that I would be satisfied with. If the cost is too much I would explore the costs of a new system
Polystyrene:
· is this supplied with the tank?
· Is it broken ?
· Is it severely compressed?
Glass:- Are there scratches on the glass?
- If so how big and will they bother you? After all you are trying to create something beautiful so a scratch may kill the whole effect.
- is the tank made from the correct thickness glass?
Other things to consider:
· Is it practical? Sure it may be a bargain but have you taken the following into consideration?
· Your reach vs. tank depth?
· Electricity costs (where deep tanks are concerned 250w hailides may be a necessity. Pumps can always be changed but lighting may be something you get stuck with.
· Take time to research tanks on the various forums and pick one you most want yours to replicate. This will help you with design requirements as well as a guestemate of the costs involved.
im sure many of you will agree that there is nothing worse than buying a tank to start this wonderful hobby only to find you have purchased a tank taht is delapedated or past its funcsionality.
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City Power Load Shedding
Posted: May 26th, 2011, 8:05am CDT by Sentari
Hi All
Thought i would share this link with you.
http://www.citypower.co.za/Copy%20of..._shedding.html -
Ever see such a fat 6 line?
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 2:53am CDT by Paul B
I am assuming this fish is full of eggs. I only have one so I know they won't hatch but she keeps eating like crazy. If she is all of a sudden skinny, I know she had eggs, if she all of a sudden croaks, I know she didn't .
But she seems very healthy so I am guessing eggs. :)
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Using Siporax(looks like ceramic rings) in a reef???
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 11:36pm CDT by ziyaadb
look here:
Siporax - Old Philosophy Revisited
Very very interesting.
Your thoughts gents?
@Adee check out his colour on the sps, no carbon dosing or even GFO running in the tank -
Sicce complete pump range nearly here
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 10:28pm CDT by The Waterboy - Marco
just heard the great news............
the Sicce range of flow pumps with wave-makers as-well as return pumps, canister filters, skimmer pumps will be here within the next 2 weeks.........
we will keep you guys updated with range and pricing.
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New shipment of prime fish
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 10:08pm CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
Guys I have the following fish in Quarantine at the moment
Tennenti tangs R425
Regal tangs Medium R410
Sailfin Tangs Large R295 X Large R345
Scopas Tangs Med R195 Large R245
Threadfin butterflies R 185
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Skimmer Advise needed
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 9:57pm CDT by Keeganp
Hi There,
I hope Im posting in the correct section,
I need some help with skimmers.
I have a 120L tank and currently have a HOB Aqua Via skimmer,
Im content with the skimmer and haven't had a problem with it,
But im looking to upgade it,
Any suggestions on a HOB skimmer rated for around 300L
Also need to know how does an external skimmer work and is it advisable to have one without a sump... if it is possible which will be a good external skimmer.
Thank you
Keegan -
where do fish swim?
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 9:40pm CDT by malooda
hi
do fish swim at the top of a deep tank where there is no live rock?
will they swim in the yellow block, marked below?
thanks
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SPS lovers dream pieces coming soon
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 8:55pm CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
Guys I will be getting a few very very select SPS pieces in the next few days. There will only be a few of these very special selected pieces. As soon as I have them I will post pics and further details.
Trev -
AC/DC Chargeable Airpumps for Power Blackouts
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 8:23pm CDT by bryan
Jungle Aquatics is now stockists of the AC/DC auto switch over air pumps.
Product Specifications/Features:
1. EP-12000 is a AC/DC auto-switch air pump, equipped with a water-adding free DC6V battery for use during blackouts. Blackout discharging time is about 12-14 hours.
While inadequate discharge time, place four pieces D-size battery instead, both convenient and labor-saving. AC power wind volume can be freely adjusted.
2. AC：Wind Volume：4500cc x 2╱min
Pressure:0.2kg╱cm²
3. DC：Wind Volume：1500cc x 2╱min
Pressure:0.15kg╱cm²
4. Size：175 x 165 x 62mm
5. Weight：2kg
order Online or from our Retail outlet
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ricordea Splitting
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 6:56pm CDT by Xereo
Well as you can see what i think is a ricordea starting growing from nothing on my live rock. take a look at it. is it splitting or something??
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Waterboy Unit ( Im Lost )
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 6:19pm CDT by Xereo
I am Honestly sitting here staring at this thing not knowing wtf is going on lol.
I got a connection that supposed to go to a tap.. I dunno what tap actually uses that. doesnt fit any of my taps around the house.
Any know how to connect it to a tap. Im useless at plumbing -
ID for Strange White Pom-Poms!!
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 6:05pm CDT by Christy
Hello!!
Things are going along nicely in the tank, but have noticed the sudden appearance of strange white pom-poms... Does anyone know what they are??
Should I be concerned about the attack of the killer pom-poms??
Help with an ID please!! :-)
Thanks,
Christy
Evidence of Pom-Poms:
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Light for refugium....
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 5:51pm CDT by Meneer
Which would be better
6500K or 4200K? -
Make your own fish food
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 5:48pm CDT by robvdv
Some people have asked how I make my fish food. There are a lot of recipes on the web, so I don't think this is particularly new or clever, but here goes anyway.
This time around I used:
Pilchards, 700g
Whole prawns, 800g
Shrimp tails, 1000g
Seafood mix, 600g
Hake fillets, 300g
Nori torn into strips, 40g
Two vitamin pills, finely grated and dissolved in water. I use Solgar VM 2000
Two tablespoons of freeze dried spirulina
All in all, it made around 3.5kg
Feel free to swap ingredients out. Try get at least one fish, bivalve, cephalopod and crustacean. Often you find good stuff at bait stores. They'll have red bait, white mussel, octopus and so on. They also don't have preservatives added.
Make sure to wash the ingredients thoroughly. They're often shipped with a "protective glaze" (often sodium bisulfite) which you likely don't want to add to the tank. Try and keep them as cold as possible. Some defrosting is inevitable.
Cut off the pilchard heads and pull off the prawn thorax and head. Blend them so that they're absolutely smooth. They're nutritionally important, but if your fish can't physically consume them, they're no good.
Add the nori and the vitamin water and blend a bit more so the nori is chopped up a bit.
Then blend each ingredient separately. Make sure to blend it just enough so that the particle size is around the size of your fishes' mouths. I normally try and avoid marinara mix because the mussels wind up pureed while the octopus tentacles have barely been chopped at all.
I put them into ice cube trays, since I use around two or three cubes a day. You might want to freeze them into flat Ziploc bags. Just be a little careful with what you use, because fish food sticks in a way regular ice cubes won't. I've broken a number of second rate ice cube trays trying to get frozen fish food out of them.
It's normally a big mess and a nasty process, so I try to make as much as possible at once. Make sure the blender gets a thorough soaking afterwards to avoid making your spouse angry :)
I've tried using gelatine at a couple of different concentrations before as a binder, but I've never been happy with the results. Instead, when I want to feed a particular particle size I use micron mesh to sieve it. For getting out the chunky, fish only pieces I use a tule (bridal veil) strainer. -
How much weight can a wood cabinet carry?
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 3:23pm CDT by pXius
So, my tank stand/cabinet is made of wood, pretty much looks like this
here's a link if the pic doesn't show. Pictures by pxius - Photobucket
The thick black lines being wood panels. (obviously the top view doesn't show the "tabletop" piece on which the tank rests.
Anyway,
I've seen 150x45x45 tanks with a "board" in the back, not wood, so pretty much 3 wood panels caring the weight comfortably.
My stand/cupboard actually has a wooden back board giving me even more support. (4 panels total, 3 small, width of the tank, and 1 the length of the tank).
How much weight would you put on this?
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Saturday 2011-05-28
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 2:57pm CDT by Moolis
Do you want to win this aquarium?
Then read on!Pet Stop
Re-launch
Saturday 28-05-2011
Program:
· Strong man competition 11H00 to 12H00
· RADIO Rippel 90.5 Broadcasting from Pet Stop
· Competitions on the day
· Lucky draws on the day
· Lots of giveaways
· 5 Week Competition with BIG BIG PRIZES!!!
· Bikes from Christian Motorcyclist Association
· Kids corner
· Jumping castle
· DJ/MC Clifford - in the parking area
· Mechanical bull rides
Come and join us all @ Rietfontein Pavilion centre
This Saturday 2011-05-28
Other activities you would appreciate are:
1. All marine products and livestock at discount prices
2. A 20% discount for a hour on selected skimmers and related products
3. Up to 50% discount on selected Pet Stop items:P
4. Loads of items given away
5. Lots of prizes and lucky draws during the day
6. One large aquarium must be won on Saturday
7. The launch of a 5 week competition with a R40 000-00 marine aquarium as first prize and a R10 000-00 aquarium as second prize:thumbup::thumbup:
LOTS and lots more!!!
So do not miss out. See you Saturday the 28th :yeahdude: -
Amazing lps corals!!!
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 2:10pm CDT by Charl_Stanhope
hey guys. Was browsing through some websites and other forums and came across this. I just had to share it as these corals are so full of colour and its beautiful. Maybe we can start a sticky like this where you upload pics of your tanks lps. Maybe another one for softies and one more for sps or however many you want. Think it would be awesome where people can brag about their pride and joys on a sticky like that. If you post a name with the coral,beginners can just google the coral and find how to care for them if they like the coral theyve seen.anyway.check out this link
Show me your ultra ultra ultra LPS pieces! - Reef Central Online Community -
Fire shrimp
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 1:58pm CDT by clown
Looking for Fire Shrimp.
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Adam's TL-450
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 1:42pm CDT by eb.adam
Hello everyone! :)
I bought a Boyu TL-450 in early 2011 (I think January/February). I started with NSW, live sand from the beach, and Prodibio Start-up. After 4 weeks I added some of my coral. After another 2 weeks, I added 3 fish. After a bout of whitespot (and loss of all livestock), I've decided to take things easier on the livestock side.
Changes/modifications:- Removed all the stock filtration (including skimmer)
- Added a Boyu WG-308 Skimmer.
- Added phosphate remover.
- Added SEIO Prop 320 and Boyu WM-101.
- Added about 7-9kg's of live rock.
- Added a PC fan (blowing air out). Got the egg crate idea from fly*. :)
I have an auto-topup which I haven't "formally" set up as yet.
I just began running the WM-101 and put the SEIO prop off... Will run SEIO prop at night and WM101 during the day (on the same timer as my lights). Depends on how the corals find it, I'll see from there. With the SEIO Prop, there's no real dead spots. I've mounted by WM-101 on egg crate (using cable ties). The suction cups wouldn't work on the back panel since it is not glass.
My lighting is currently the stock lighting. I run them from 8am to 8pm. I don't use the LED moonlights. I've also managed to get another TL450 hood. Going to investigate the possibility of LED lighting.
I had a digital thermometer which packed up. I use the normal mercury one that I used for my freshwater tank. Temperature sits around 26-27 degrees at this point.
My heater is stock and set to 25 degrees centigrade. All pumps in the back chambers are stock. The arm for the return pump is tilting toward the surface to keep water "more" oxygenated.
Livestock
I currently have no fish.
As far as clean-up crew, I have a cleaner shrimp and a number of hermits. I think this will remain as such for a few weeks.
As far as corals, I have number of different Zoas, Pulsing Xenia, Purple Shroom, Metallic Green Shrooms, Frogspawn and some other little guys.
Maintenance
I do a 15L water change every 2 weeks or so. I need to be more punctual in this regard. I dosed with Microbacter7 every week (when I had fish).
I feed fish once/twice a day. Now that I have no fish, I sink flakes every morning.
I have my float switch set to turn a lamp on when my water level drops as such. I then top up. Will work on it before the holidays. I lose about 1.5L a day. I have a refractometer as well. Use it for some top-ups and changes. Salinity sits at 1.024.
I use a little plastic card and magnet cleaners to clean the glass.
My skimmer collection cup fills up every 2 days or so, I empty, rinse, replace.
Extras
I've been battling with a few types of algae, water changes helps A LOT. I've found a small piece aiptasia as well. Going to inject with kalk tonight.
Now onto the part everyone loves, PHOTOS :D
Photos
The chambers from left:
1 - Return pump and float switch.
2 - Heater.
3 - Skimmer.
4 - Phosphate Remover and Thermometer as well as pump into the skimmer chamber.
Some of my livestock:
Metallic Green Mushrooms
Frogspawn
Green Zoas
Zoas & Pulsing Xenia
Pulsing Xenia & Crab
Green & Orange Zoas - Not fully opened.
Acrobatic Shrimp
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Torch looks hurt on one side
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 1:32pm CDT by Charl_Stanhope
Hey guys.
Can you maybe tell me what is wrong with my torch. All my other corals are thriving and so are the other heads on the torch. only the one is closed up and the tentacle things look thin. Here is a pic of the torch. It happened after one of my powerheads dislodged from the glass and created a bit of a sandstorm. My cleaner shrimp seems to be going to the coral from time to time running over it.
Today:censored:
This is what it looked like before the sandstorm(2 days ago)
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Ridwaans Cube
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 1:15pm CDT by Ridwaan
Howzit Guys...
After being without a tankf or a year or so I have now moved to my new place and ready to setup again...
Tank is being built...
Tank Size: 1000mm X 1000mm X 600mm high
Built in 12 mm glass with eauro bracing and centre back overflow
Sump design in progress
Equipment list:
Filtration
Skimmer: Reef Octopus Bubble Blaster 5000 External
Reef Octopus Bio Pellet Reactor
Carbon Reactor
Phosphate Reactor
Lighting: Fauna Marin Starfire 10 X 39w T5 unit with ATI bulbs
Return pump: Eheim 1262
In Tank Flow: 2 X Vortech MP40w and maybe 2 X Tunze 6105( still thinking about it)
AquaScaping: Caribsea base rock and couple pieces of good quality Live rock if I can find someone selling some nice rock I will take some
Thats it for now.Will post pics as soon as it arrives....:yeahdude: -
Cindy
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 11:13am CDT by rasta
Hi,
My husband bought his first marine tank at the weekend. He has so far put in his sand and a packet of broken rocks on the bottom, filled it and put the salt in. This was done on Sunday. He is now taking readings with his hydrometer and find that it is giving him different readings every time he does a test. His next step is to put in the live rock which he will hopefully do this weekend. Can anybody tell me where the best place is to go for this. -
1.5m tank, cabinet, sump, TS1 skimmer, 8 x t5 lighting for sale for sale: Cape Town
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 10:53am CDT by robvdv
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
Location:1.5m tank, cabinet, sump, TS1 skimmer, 8 x t5 lighting for sale
Shipping or Collection only:Cape Town
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection only
Notes:What's included:
1.5m tank with corner overflow and Durso
1.2m sump
Full cabinetry
TS1 skimmer
Needle wheel pump (Note! produces stray voltage then shorts, so it needs to be waterproofed with a lot of silicone)
8 x t5 lighting rig built in
Built in multiplugs
Return pipe plumbing
What's not included (but appears in the pictures):
Return pump
Flow pumps
Price for the whole lot, buyer picks up: R3500
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Hello everyone!!!
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 10:07am CDT by BANDIT ANGEL
Hi, I am a reefer from Taiwan and a Reef Central member, I have a reef tank and a FOWLR. Just found MASA a few days ago and discovered it to be fun and full of reef keeping knowledges. Hope we can share experiences together. Best regards:) -
Black Algae/particles??
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 10:05am CDT by Gwydion
Hi all,
about a week or so ago just one morning out of the blue my tank floor was full of black particles almost like a dust type substrate over my sand and piece of LR. What is this? Its on my heater and all over. Its loose particles, is this a type of algae thats starting to grow or what? What can it be? Should I get it out and how should I go about this?
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NP pellets in Aerobic & Anaerobic conditions
Posted: May 24th, 2011, 12:47am CDT by Nemos Janitor
What is the relationship between NP bio pellets and sulphur?
Now i am going to ask some questions that will/might get some thinking.
How is sulphur produced by NP pellets?
Can NP bio pellets be used in a denitrator?
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Newbie alert!
Posted: May 24th, 2011, 9:50pm CDT by Tats
Hi everyone, hoping to find some really useful information in here... -
Philip's new 1.3m
Posted: May 24th, 2011, 9:27pm CDT by *Philip*
Hi guys.
After having many headaches and sleepless nights over my first failed attempt at a marine aquarium, I'm starting from scratch and the way one should do it.
This will take me a while to finish,as funds are limited and the wife needs to be kept happy as well. I will get there sooner or later.
Here are some pics of what it should look like when finished. Pics of actual tank will follow soon.
The dimensions are 1.3m x 0.6 x 0.6 water level is at 550, which gives 400L
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boyu tank wanted
Posted: May 24th, 2011, 8:10pm CDT by boetie
looking for a boyu tank
please let me know. Thanks -
New sump design for my 450L tank
Posted: May 24th, 2011, 7:39pm CDT by Romanowhk
This is an example of my new sump design.
Any suggestions.
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My new tank
Posted: May 24th, 2011, 7:36pm CDT by paul bloem
Hey all,
Just to brag a little bit, here is some pics of my new system.
DT: 1.2m X 80cm X 60cm water level 55cm
Stand: 1.2m X 80cm X 1m
Sump: will be using my old sump; 1.2m X 35cm X 30cm
It will be a mixed reef system.
Just want to thank you to Lanzo and Dewald at Dorry Pets for this tank.
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May Meeting - Q & A
Posted: May 24th, 2011, 6:30pm CDT by lIghty
Hi All
So after all the holidays in march we are back on track with our meetings.
We will be having this months meeting at DUC next Tuesday, the 31th.
Time: 18h00 for 18h30 SHARP not at 19h00 as usual.
It will be an open topic evening with a general Question Answer, so bring those question..........:eek:
If you have any queries, please don't hesitate to contact me! -
New
Posted: May 24th, 2011, 6:16pm CDT by Fredo
Hello all, im not new to masa, i can just never remember my gf.s crazy password, so i made my own. Anycase, iv got a question, my Zoaas dosnt want to open, my brain and torch and sinularia and evrything else grows quit eagerly, so what im i missing wiv the zooas. pls help. thank you :stuart: -
Urgent help needed Guinea fowl wrasse in trouble
Posted: May 24th, 2011, 6:13pm CDT by zak
I added a Guinea fowl wrasse last Wednesday, he was fine for a few days, but now seems very inactive and even lying on his side. He hasn't taken any food(even brine shrimp). Advise please, I don't wanna lose this guy.. -
4FT Tank & Sump For Sale for sale: Johannesburg
Posted: May 24th, 2011, 5:46pm CDT by gMAN
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
Location:4FT Tank & Sump For Sale
Shipping or Collection only:Johannesburg
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection prefered
Notes:Selling my 4FT as my friend that swopped with me no longer has the time to setup the system. DT1250X450x450 with left corner box overflow, sump approx 1000x300x300 will measure and post later. Durso + return & overflow plumbing. R3500.00.
Open to (reasonable) offers
As it stands now
http://www.marineaquariumsa.com/vbim...mg&imgid=37295
Please refer to link as quick upload not working for me right now...-
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Link to some great reading for new and old reefers
Posted: May 24th, 2011, 5:40pm CDT by Meneer
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Sick Colt, any advice??
Posted: May 24th, 2011, 4:52pm CDT by student
About 2-3 days ago a small branch of my colt totally closed up totally and started going blackish, it has remained that way but now the evil is spreading. Its far from a happy coral now:( It almost looks like a black algae or slime spreading.
Any advice on what it is and what I must do to sort it out??
Excuse the bad photo's- they dont really show it clearly but they better than nothing for now, will load better ones when i have a chance
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Can anybody please help with a tank repair
Posted: May 24th, 2011, 12:06pm CDT by Swimmer
Hi Guys
I purchased two BoyU tanks - couriers kindly delivered both cracked on the bottom. Normal glass base with a slight curve in the front. Can someone please direct me to a person who could urgently assist in replacing the glass in the JHB area.
I have a shipment arriving and am relying on at least one of these tanks as a added holding/climatising tank.
Any help would be GREATLY appreciated
Thanks all
Andre -
Square Spot Anthia Care
Posted: May 24th, 2011, 11:45am CDT by Jaco Schoeman
Okey Anthia guru's...
Give me a coral that lives in dark, and I can make them live a happy life, but my knowledge and expertise with fish is very limited, so I need your help.
I bought a male Square Spot Anthia - Pseudanthias pleurotaenia over the weekend. He is the only fish in my system (no idea where then Yasha Goby is again:P)
From what I have read, these fish can take up to a week or more to acclimatize, and may hide most of the time untill acclimatized. Am I right in saying they will also not eat in this time?
I am offering it live brine nauplii (however I think the fish is too big for that) and also frozen brine shrimp. Even tried flakes although I read they do not really take dried food.
What should I know about this fish to keep it happy and healthy? Can anyone that knows this fish give me some pointers please?
PS: The tank is dimly lit as they need it. The tank will also be upgraded soon (within the next three weeks) so the space for this one fish should be enough as they do not swim so actively like other anthias from what I have researched.
Here is a pic of the fish (not the actual one I have though, but mine also has the spikes aready and exact colouration):
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Emperor Angel
Posted: May 24th, 2011, 11:32am CDT by Carl Robbertze
Hi all,
I recently purchased my self an Emperor Angel and was wondeing if he would be compatible with a Japanese swallow tail?? Any suggestions would be helpfull.
My tank size is 1750x500x750
I currently have the following in my tank:
2x chromis
2x anthais
1x coral beauty
1x 6 line wrasse
1x lawnmower blenny
1x regal tang
1x diamond back goby
1x lilac tang ( i think that's the name) in my holding tank
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Live rock and a new tank
Posted: May 24th, 2011, 11:06am CDT by JSG
Hi guys,
Jacques here from Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. I have started looking at obtaining my first marine tank and have a few questions....don't all newbies have those? ;)
Any way; here they are:
1. I do want to get the environment as close as possible to the real thing and have started looking at Live Rock.
Thus far I have not really seen what I have liked...too many shops sell what they call "live rock" and it looks little more than dead bricks. I have now come across a guy who sells live rock from his home in small quantities and it looks great there. He says he guarantees up to 60% more life on his rock than anywhere else available in SA. He wants R130-00 per kg....is this a fair price? Price does not include postage and packaging.
2. By purchasing this rock from him...will I have to wait a while before introducing fish? I don't want to go ahead and buy rock and fish at the same time if the rock is going to affect the fish adversely?
3. How long after introducing the rock can I start with introducing fish?
Hope this is in the right place, I just thought aquascaping should be the beginning of my string of q's! Any help from you experts out there will be much appreciated. -
Two Little Fishies Phosban Reactor 150
Posted: May 24th, 2011, 10:34am CDT by Mad_Max
Hi,
I am looking for a 2nd hand Two Little Fishies Phosban Reactor 150 or something similar. Does anyone have one for sale? My DIY reactor keeps on leaking.
Thanks
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GFO?????
Posted: May 24th, 2011, 10:23am CDT by Xereo
I keep hearing GFO GFO GFO
And its driving me Nutz.. Wtf ( What The Flip ) does GFO mean :eek:
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How many fish
Posted: May 24th, 2011, 10:21am CDT by slless9
hi there....so, got my Boyu 550 tank up and running and cycling for 6 weeks now...time to start adding coral and fish in there...I was wonderin whether anyone knows of a online calculator or rule of thumb to use as to how much coral and fish the tank can hold.
Another off the subject question, im thinking re-aranging the live rock. want something different .....any suggestions where can get landscaping ideas...websites etc.....
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Copper test kits
Posted: May 24th, 2011, 9:50am CDT by williet
Hi all
As you may have read I have had a hectic time with oodinium. I am down to my last 2. I am busy doing a treatment with paracure. Only problem is that with NSW untreated and treated NSW I get exactly the same reading on my test kit(Red Sea Copper) an emeraldy Blue - a colour not even on the scale. I even went and put in additional paracure in the test tube and the color is constant. I first used oodinopur and a sera test kit and this also didn't read. Now that I am using paracure, I am getting some colouration in line with the test kit it is reading now 0.3. I killed no 3 with probably od'ing the fish and I didn't even know as I am blind with these crap test kits!!!!
Ca I actually believe the test results ?????:(
What the hell????
:eek::eek:
Any advise?
Regards
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Live Sharks more valuable than fins
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 5:31am CDT by FransSny
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Corals are available
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 1:13am CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
Guys the coral shipment is with us and it is looking absolutely amazing some of these corals are truely unique indeed. All I can say is that some guys prays have been answered. I will take some pics tomorrow at about lunch time and post them. Collections can begin from Wed onwards towards the weekend.
Trev -
New Member Introduction - Our journey thus far
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 12:12am CDT by athol@irender.co.za
Great portal guys and girls, and glad to introduce myself to all the fellow reefers.
I am Athol Phillips, and I reside in Centurion with my lovely wife Shirley. I am a Business Owner of a company called iRender which specializes in providing Software Design Solutions to the Architectural and Interior Design market. This includes SketchUp, AutoCAD and the Artlantis Rendering application.
OUR JOURNEY THUS FAR
We previously ran a Fresh Water (bath water) tank for a few years until we relocated to a new home. We decide to take our set up with us to the new location because we have always wanted to switch to a marine tank. Well, eighteen months passed, and our old empty DT stood in our entrance hall catching moths and dust. In November last year, my good lady gave me an ultimatum, sell the whole DT, or go marine tomorrow. I took the plunge and we got cracking with all the new requirements.
At the time we started with the new marine set up, I was pleased to learn that Dorrey Pets had just relocated their premises to Centurion, which was great news for me. The service that I have received from both Lanzo and Dewald has been most professional. They also have the cleanest DT's that I have seen in any LFS so far.
We did not rush into the process, but rather adopted a slow and calculated step by step set up of the new environment, which has paid off hands down.
Early days - just added Salt Water and some Live Rock
Our DT is 1,800x800x600 - about 800 litres including the three compartment sump below. I have run a fair size DSP from start up, and also implemented a Reef Octopus 160 Extreme In-Sump with Bubble Plate Skimmer which has performed well to date.
About a month ago, we were hit with our first Cyno Bacteria outbreak. I dosed Phosphate-E for 5 x days, and this seemed to help. I then added a Seio 1500 Superflow Pump to increase the flow in the DT. This helped a lot to resolve the Cyno Bacteria problem.
Since day one, I have battled with high Nitrate and high Phosphate levels. Two weeks ago, I purchased a Reef Octopus N/P Pellet Reactor 110 from Dorrey Pets, and as with everything I do, I introduced this new unit slowly into the system, adding only 125 g of Bio Pellets per week. So far, the results look promising.
GO BIG OR GO HOME
Working in the IT environment, I enjoy marrying IT with my new hobby. So when I stumbled across the Profilux III EX Controller, I had no choice but to raid the bank account and purchase the unit. Although I have only touched the surface as regards all the functionality this unit has to offer, I cannot wait to explore its full potential, i.e. Thunder storms, Automatic Water Change via Dosing Pumps etc.
SALT WATER PLANT
It only took me a few months to get tired of mopping up the kitchen floor due to the 25 litre drums of RO/DI water overflowing because I forgot to switch the unit off. The schlep of having to carry heavy drums of top up water to the DT became very tiresome, and I needed to find an easier solution. With some guidance from fellow reefer Jean van Niekerk, I sourced all the components to build my own 250 litre Salt Water / 250 litre RO/DI Water Plant. Although I have automated the RO/DI top up to replace evaporated water using an Optical Level Sensor connected to my Profilux III EX unit, my next step will be to implement an automated daily Water Change. I am still considering a few options for the Pumps, and part of the process may include LiterMeter Pumps, but have not made a final call on this equipment yet.
LIVE STOCK, ROCK AND CORALS
To date, we have the following tank inhabitants: View pics on Facebook
CORAL: -
x1 - Open Brain Coral (doing very well)
x1 - Doughnut Coral LPS (doing very well)
x2 - Bubble Coral (doing extremely well)
x1 - Kenya Tree (took a knock, but slowly recovering)
x3 - Pulsing Xenia (battling with them at the moment)
x1 - Zoanthid (but something has devoured this one)
x1 - Cluster of Mushrooms (doing well)
x1 - Clam (doing well)
x1 - Anemone Red Base (doing very well)
x1 - Tongue Slipper Coral (doing well)
x1 - Gorgonia (not doing great at all)
x1 - Plate Coral - (doing well)
x1 - Goniopora Flower Pot Coral
FISH: -
x2 - Captive Bred Ocelaris Clowns
x2 - Fire Fish
x1 - Sailfin Tang
x1 - Sufin
x2 - Cleaner Shrimp (one has subsequently gone to Fish Heaven)
x1 - Coral Beauty (also moved on to Fish Heaven)
x1 - Fox Face
x1 - Coral Banded Shrimp (Boxer Shrimp)
x5 - Banggai (but have since been reduced to a single mating pair)
x2 - Algae Eating Snails
x1 - Dendrophyllia Turret Coral (Returned to LFS)
ROCK: -
5.4 kg Fiji Rock
8 kg CaribSea South Sea Base Rock
Aragonite Sand Bed 2 inches thick
LESSONS LEARNT SO FAR
- Find yourself a professional LFS, and build a mutually beneficial and rewarding business relationship with them. This marine hobby is not for sissies, so be prepared to spend a lot of that hard earned cash on your new addiction. If you support your LFS, they are more likely to offer you a Customer Loyalty Discount, and believe me, every cent you can save helps. You will also be able to develop a "relationship of trust". I recently purchased a Dendrophyllia Turret Coral from an out of town LFS just because I liked its bright red colouring. I was told by the LFS salesman that it was a "low maintenance" coral, only to find out a week later after doing some research on the Internet, that this specimen was indeed a "high maintenance" coral requiring a lot of attention and patience. I was fortunate enough to return the said coral to the LFS for a Full Refund for which I was most grateful. Moral of the story: "Find a coral you fancy, and then research everything you possibly can about its care etc before you purchase it, even if you have to go back to the LFS a week later.
- Research, research, research.... everybody has a different opinion and solution to your current problem. I have found the Internet to be a great source of information for any topic relating to this hobby.
- Patience, and more patience... Take your time with every facet of your marine project... DO NOT RUSH INTO IT....
- Be prepared for losses... it comes with the territory...just make sure you learn from each loss so as not to repeat the same mistake again.
- Don't be afraid to ask questions... Even the gurus were once all Newby's
Purchased some Reef Glue and modified my Plate Coral to look like a thatched beach umbrella...
Well, that's our experience thus far...still have so much to learn !!!
Time to get back to the business of earning a living so that I can afford my next expensive piece of kit for this new addiction of ours.
I look forward to interfacing with the Members of this Forum, and hope to learn a lot from you all.
Warmest regards
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Ugen's Boyu 550
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 12:01am CDT by Ugen
Hey guys I purchased a Boyu 550 tank about 4 months ago and with the aid of a friend of mine as well as reading up on the forum i managed to have the tank set up and running.I added salt water from my friends tank as well as some rock.Once tank had cycled which was about 3weeks i slowly started stocking the tank.The following is my stock to date :
FISH
2 x Percula clowns
1 x Fairy wrasse
1 x Bi colour blenny
1 x Foxface(will be transfered to friends tank)
1 x Cleaner shrimp
CORAL
Zoas
Torch
Hammer
Elephant ears
Button Polyps
Toadstool
leather
Open brain
Kenya Tree
Galaxia
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A new start
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 11:43pm CDT by Ugen
Hi everyone,thought i will say hey to you all,my name is Ugen and i am from Durban.I purchased a Boyu 550 tank about 4 months ago.I have the tank set up and running and i will open a thread with pics soon.All i can say is that the bug has gotten to me and i am already looking at getting a much bigger tank.
Hope to have all you guys and gals help for the future
Thanks guys.
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Giepie Joubert Tank take 01
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 9:41pm CDT by sean_koekemoer
Hi all. Posting this on behalf of Giepie.
Remember this tank:
Well, Giepie has turned it into a real Gem. Removed front scratched glass, re-did the complete Cabinet- I still want to see better craftsmanship- it looks as if it is made out of metal- polished, shiny etc- but it is definitely wood.
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ID needed - who knows their stuff?
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 7:41pm CDT by butcherman
hey guys
Thought id pick your brains again.
Any idea on what this is?
1. sorry the rock is around the back of my tank and this is the best i could do. i will try get a top down shoot later.
But its green about 2cm across. little polyps or something around the edges
2. a filter feeder of sorts?
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Please ID Pink Creepy Crawley
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 7:18pm CDT by athol@irender.co.za
Hello fellow Reefers
I have recently found four of these little pink furry monsters in my tank.
They are small in size, about 20mm long and 8mm wide, and seem to travel all around the reef.
Being new to this environment, I have been unable to identify them through any other means, and would therefore appreciate it if someone could tell me what they are.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Warmest regards
ATHOL
Centurion
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Something strange on my zoas
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 5:45pm CDT by Nsteyn
Hi guys. Heed some help. I noticed the past few days that a patch in the middle of my zoas is not opening up. On closer inspection i noted the following:
I know its not that clear, but it looks like some kind of sponge or egs? Around the base of some os the zoa stems.
Any ideas and should i be worried?
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Breeding Bangaii Cardinals for sale: Hillcrest KZN
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 4:50pm CDT by Darryl
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
Location:Breeding Bangaii Cardinals
Shipping or Collection only:Hillcrest KZN
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection
Notes:Do you fancy breeding Bangaii Cardinals? :thumbup:There is some good pocket money to be made.
I have done it for a while now, but I do not have the time any more to dedicate to them. I would like to sell the whole system with about 30 fish.
Some are allready breeding, and there are some really nice young pairs that will soon start breeding as well.
List of equipment:
Rack of small tanks worth R1500
Rack of large tanks worth R1500
3x skimmers worth R1500
Heaters/pumps worth R500
RO unit worth R500
Fish worth R3000
:thumbup: Total R8500 onco :thumbup:
Here are some pictures of what I have........
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Lighting hood
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 4:41pm CDT by mupwi
H I have a standard 4ft DT and at the moment I have a commercially produced 2xt5 fitting that clamps onto the rim of the tank I am looking at making um a hood for 8-10 tubes as I want to start getting some corals.
The problem is I am renting at the moment and cant mount it to the wall or ceiling so it will have to sit on the tank/stand and still be able to lift it for maintaining the tank without help as I live alone any suggestions? -
Tunze Nano Special only 4 available
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 4:29pm CDT by George
First come first serve for Nano Tanks........up to 200litres
1) Reef Inmates 2 x 24wT5 Pendant aluminium light tray, R 1200.00 inclusive (globes excluded)..............save R 600.00!!!;)
2) TUNZE Reefpak 200 R 1300.00 inclusive.
Consists of DOC skimmer 9002, mechnical Nano filter 3165 with pump, magnet holder & micro wadding, for tanks 40 - 200 litres......save R 800.00!!! :thumbup:
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banded cat shark eggs
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 4:11pm CDT by Xereo
How cool is that lol..
They sell the egg and you hatch it...
Cant wait to get my 2500x1000x600 tank...
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Another "old Newby
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 2:49pm CDT by Helga
"Hi All,
I am actually not that new to MASA. Have registered August 2010 as Dorry. Had to re-register after experiencing numerous problems with my yahoo address and password. So... here I am again. Just used my own name.
Since I registered last here so much have changed. I have upgraded from a Boyu to a 300 litre reef tank and now to MY ultimate tank. A 1200 X 1500 X 600 starfire rimless walk around Idol Marine tank. At this stage the 4 sides are standing. So patience... patience. Adriaan promised my current livestock will be transfered in July. I cannot wait.
As things progress I will post pics. :thumbup:
Helga -
DIY T5 reflectors
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 2:30pm CDT by brentv
I've got some 50mm pvc pipe spliced down the middle.
Reckon this is a good reflector, compared to an aliminium silver reflector
I know people haven't different opinions on reflecting against white!
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Tank Crash
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 2:02pm CDT by WINEGUMS
Hi all
Often on threads someone warns about a possible tank crash. As someone new to the hobby this is obviously my biggest fear! Would it be possible for those with a little more experience & knowledge to give hints & tips on what commonly goes wrong?
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Help. Two heads are better than one...
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 1:32pm CDT by Jaco Schoeman
Guys...
I need some input. Inevitably I have reached the point where I need to start feeding the NPS tank through the night, as I am only feeding at around 20h00 at present.
The NPS REALLY pops out at around 23h00pm to 01h00am so if I can offer them food then it would be awesome...
I have one problem though, with two variables.
Problem: If I run my overflow (return) at night, I am going to effectively remove alot of food from the column, that goes to waste. If I do not run the overflow(return), then the tank temperature will drop heavily, and so will the pH, oxygen, etc.
So, what do you think is the best solution to this:
a) Run the return VERY VERY slow, so the food taken in by the overflow is less.
or
b) Run a heater and airstone in the DT as well, in order to stabilize temp and O2.
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Fish Focus Pterois volitans
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 1:26pm CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
Example of a Pterois Volitans
The Volitans Lionfish must be one of the most common predatory fish kept in aquariums. I think alot of reefers are attracted to these fish becuase they have a status as being serious apex predators in their enviroments and of course they also are very beautiful and their glide like swimming actions adds to this. But they do have a reputation for being responsible of the decimation of small reef dwelling aquarium fish however this should never be blamed on the fish but rather the keeper who placed the fish as they are only making use of their natural feeding tactics to feed on small fish like chromis.
The Volitans Lion can be kept from small to med to large sizes but very often small ones are a challenge to feed correctly as in the wild they would be feeding off ultra small fish about the size of a small guppy and they dont recognize the food we offer them as actual food. Even a lion which has been kept in captivity for many years will often stalk a piece of mussel or calamari before eating it and if there are no signs of movement then the lion might refuse it and not feed. This shows that they still have that wild hunting instincts in there nature after years in captivity. Becuase of this strong natural feeding instincts small specimens often perish due to not getting enough nutrition and simply starve to death.
If you have a small or medium size specimen which has recently been removed from the ocean you can try feeding them the appropriate sized frozen lance fish. This will be your best choice to getting them to feed. But in my opinion no store should sell a customer a lionfish which is not eating prepared foods. So best ask them if the fish is eating prepared foods and ask to see it eat or alternatively ask them to hold it for you and get it used to eating prepared foods as this is much less of a challenge in a holding tank than it is in your display tank.
Now if you have a lionfish which is eating prepared foods well then they at this stage very hardy fish and very easy to keep happy. They do not need alot of swimming space as they have a very slow metabolism and spend most of their time hanging around the rock work waiting for the next victim to pass. It will be best to give your lionfish lots of caves and overhangs to keep them happy. On feeding they will be best fed on shrimp,mussel,calamari and lancefish. You can buy some frozen packs at the supermarket and defrost a piece or two and feed to the lion. If he is well trained he will aproach the top of the tank and start stalking his meal as soon as it is dropped into the water. You should only be feeding your lionfish every 3 - 4 days. These guys can tripple in size within a year if conditions alow. So plan things well and make sure that non of your other inhabitants make it onto the menu in a few months or years time.
Allround this is a great fish in the right enviroment and an awful fish in the wrong enviroment but it is up to you to make sure that you dont end up in the latter situation not the fish.
Trev
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What do you do when your Tank gets you down ?
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 1:06pm CDT by williet
Hi all
I have had the most devastating month of May ever! I have litterally lost all my livestock now due to oodinium (It came about in the quaratine tank when I found whitespot on the fish and somehow started there. I misdiagnosed it for being a resistant strain and only to late found out it was oodinium). I also lost a lot of them due to complications and obstacles in the treatment of it aswell :dft004::dft004:
I have gone from 11 Beautiful specimens to 2 left (A clown and a fox face). I am not even sure they will make it ! They are eating now, (I resorted to copper) but there even I am shooting in the dark as my Blinking Red sea and Sera testing kits don't work.
I feel so down that I feel like putting my 2m on the for sale tab.
What do you guys do when you hit this low ?
L8r...
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Oveflow problem!!!
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 12:16pm CDT by Bonzai
Hi there
I have started my new custom built tank this weekend. Everything runs great. It's a 160L corner tank, that runs over a coast to coast down to a hole that is drilled into the side of the tank. The hole is 25mm wide. There it goes straight into an elbow that goes down to another elbow that directs the waterflow under the stand into another elbow that then leads down to the sump. (See the pic as illustration)
Now this is my problem. Somehow it's forming air pockets. The water runs great...(With a VERY noisy sound!!!). The water level fills up in the chamber where the pipe is connected, then all of a sudden it drops going through the pipes into the sump, then it fills up again and drops again.
Am I correct when I say it fills up until the weight overcomes the air pocket and goes down? The water runs down so quickly it actually makes a mess down by the sump of all the water that rushes down into the inlet chamber.
How can I fix this, so that it runs freely without air pockets?
Where are the air pockets forming in your opinion?
And if this is fixed, how can I get it to be less noisy?
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Nano tank with Sump
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 11:27am CDT by SliverZA
Hi All,
I have have been running my 90L nano for a while with a HOB, small skimmer and a canister filter. I have been really struggling with algae growth in the tank and after reading these forums realized that it is most likely the canister filter causing this.
I had a previous 60L tank which i decided to use as a sump. The sump has been built with a pretty simple design, intake that feeds my skimmer, small bubble trap, refugium/DSB and return.
Now for the questions.
1. I used 20mm PVC piping for the siphon overflow, will this provide enough flow for the volume of water I have?
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Hardware and livestock 'garage' sale for sale: Johannesburg (4ways)
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 10:32am CDT by jaybeepee
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
Location:Hardware and livestock 'garage' sale
Shipping or Collection only:Johannesburg (4ways)
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection
Notes:Hey All,
I am taking down my tank because of all the travel we are doing and it is becoming difficult to always find the right people to babysit. I will put latest photos up this eve so mods please leave until this eve.
Hailea 1/2 HP chiller (white one) very well looked after - R3800
IM 1000 Skimmer (beast of a skimmer - rated to 1000L) - R1500
Hailea 6500 return pump - R400
Sun Sun 5ft MH/T5 unit - 3 x 150W MH + 2 x 55w T5 - all bulbs are about 1.5 months old (geisseman T5s and BLV 20000K MHs) - one of the T5 ballasts in this unit is broken so it needs a replacement. Will let this unit go for R2000 (normal price over R6k)
Livestock:
1 x Regal angel (medium) - R450
2 x Regal Tang (medium) - R350ea
1 x Yellow Tang (medium/L) - R450
1 x Sailfin Tang (medium/L - R300
1 x Pyjama cardinal - R50
1 x Bangai Cardinal - R80
1 x BiColour angel - R200
2 x Fireshrimps (large) - R100ea
1 x boxer shrimp (large) - R150
2 x Urchins - free to good home
1kg piece of LR with blue crocea clam and 4 beaturiful bright green rics (large) - R800
4-head green hammer coral - R200
.5kg piece of LR with plenty of beautiful blue and green mushies (maybe 20) - R350
small piece of LR with 2 large green Rics - R200
medium colony of Xenia - R150
Then I have about 100kgs of LR (mix of indo and kenyan) - come and take your pick - R70/kg-
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Bbman`s supersize tank
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 10:16am CDT by bbman
hi
This is my first owned tank,and this is all new to me,i was told either you go big or you go home.lol
i run a full aqua-medic system,my tank is currently almost 4 months old,
Fish thus far in my tank :
- sail fin
- yellow tang
- blonde naso
- grey surgeon
- fox face
- blue throat trigger
- vlimingi
- small regal
- two small clowns skunk and a cinnamon
- long nose hawk
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Something eating my Zoas
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 9:42am CDT by Meneer
Something is eating my Zoa frags... :(
Stock list:
2 Clowns
1 Regal
1 Cleaner Wrasse
1 Scopas Tang
1 Pink Spotted Goby
1 Bi-color blenny
2 Electric Blue Hermits
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N/P Pellets DOES work!
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 8:54am CDT by Tiger
Hi fellow reefers!
As you may recall many threads together with tests were performed by reefers here on MASA about NP Bio-pellets. Most feedback were negative with some good results.:P
Myself and Lanzo performed LOADS of research on NP Pellets and have tried and tested many different reactors, pellets, flow rates etc.
We can now with confidence say and state that NP Pellets does work!:thumbup:
We have started up a tank in our shop some 5 - 6 months ago using only NP Pellets and a TS2 Skimmer. The tank holds about 500 liters of water.
We even went as far to skip water changes for 3 months and the results were unbelievable.:biggrin:
Like many denitration methods, we believe that they all work, but has to be applied the correct way. Just like DSB for example. Many reefers claim that they don't work only to find out that they applied the method incorrectly.
With NP Pellets there are certain very important facts to consider in order to run this successfully.;)
Flow:
This is where many of us got it wrong... NP Pellets require LOADS of flow. Plenty of flow is needed to prevent any bacterial build-up from taking place. Basically the flow needs to be strong enough to constantly loosen the bacterial build-up from the pellet right to the skimmer intake where it is removed.
If the flow is to weak the bacterial build-up remains stagnant and sulfur problems occur.
Reactor:
The correct reactor must be used. We have DYI'd our own reactors together with some maintenance clients and the correct reactor play's a HUGE role. A reactor must be used that can stir the pellets quite violently. This ensures that the pellets rubs against each other removing the bacterial build-up.
Preferable reactors containing NO sponges must be used. The slime (Bacteria) that is constantly removed clogs the sponges and then requires maintenance. Once you remove the pellets to perform maintenance you trigger bacterial die-off.
We personally recommend Reef Octopus NP Pellets reactors. The second batch of reactors that landed really have some nifty improvements since the first reactors was released!
Skimmer:
As most products on the market like Phos E, NP Pellets only works well in conjunction with a GOOD quality skimmer. Preferable rated for 30% more than the total water volume. Once the bacterial wastage is removed from the pellets using the correct flow and reactor, the skimmer removes this from the water.
Pellet Amount:
We have done many experiments and found the following to work very well:
- N/P Bio Pellets = We recommend 1ml for each liter of water.
- BrightWell Catalyst = We recommend 1ml for each gallon of water.
Feeding:
In some cases we have seen corals Bleach due to the pellets removing ALL the nutrients. Feeding becomes extremely important when using NP Pellets. ALL corals and fish eat FOOD in the ocean. So lets give them a well planned diet of food.
But also be careful....., it is very important that you find the correct balance of feeding as overfeeding can cause major problems not even the NP Pellets can resolve.
Our conclusion:
Starting up a tank with NP Pellets provides the BEST results!:thumbup: It is easy to set a big ship in the right direction, but sometimes very difficult to turn a ship going in the wrong direction around. We have seen very good results with pellets added to established systems, but the KEY is patients. It usually takes twice as long for the pellets to deliver results.
The Pellet route is definatly one that Dorry Pets will recommend to ANY new and existing reefer. Although more expensive than say a DSB, it require far less space and has the added benefit of removing phosphates as well. Using the NP Pellets with the correct reactor, flow pump and skimmer offers very little maintenance. You would only need to top-up the pellets every 4 6 months.
I hope you all find the thread very useful and please shout if you have any more question as I might have left something out .:biggrin::biggrin: -
hi
Posted: May 22nd, 2011, 11:35pm CDT by THATB GUY
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Semi-Automatic Light Riser
Posted: May 22nd, 2011, 10:11pm CDT by amalick
For those that dont follow my thread and like me suffer without something simple to raise and lower your lights when you want to work in your tank I thought I would post this link of a semi-automatic light riser I built.
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Daddys got a new toy......
Posted: May 22nd, 2011, 7:16pm CDT by Colin
What a day,got a great deal on a nano cube tank at exotic pets,whoop whoop,:yeahdude:thums up for service!!!So the story starts.........In the begining.........?
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Food that sinks
Posted: May 22nd, 2011, 6:52pm CDT by Michael B
Hi Guys & Girls,
WRT feeding my brain corals & doughnut coral, is there a frozen shrimp etc that actually sinks & doesnt just float away - even bought some large krill pieces today & yip they float away LOL.
Thanks a million for any ideas
Cheers
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One for the locals
Posted: May 22nd, 2011, 3:44pm CDT by FransSny
Found this in my collection box today....
Ideas guys ?
I am thinking Haminoea alfradensis
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Do I really need a DSB?
Posted: May 22nd, 2011, 3:19pm CDT by CJT
Please can some one help me.
Do I really need a DSB?
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ID please
Posted: May 22nd, 2011, 12:30pm CDT by robertkukla
i bought this rock with some green and white mushrooms on when i got home i saw thar the side of the rock was a coral of some sort, it is a light pink colour and it has small polyps that comes out about 1 or 2 mm
can some one please ID this for me
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Cycle + heater
Posted: May 22nd, 2011, 12:11pm CDT by Alias
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stainless steel marine tank
Posted: May 22nd, 2011, 11:37am CDT by DG
hi guys, I was wondering if would be safe to use stainless steel for a marine tank, I have this idea, but want to make sure it will work first, and that it would be safe? any ideas and opinions are welcome. I was thinking of using 6mm 340grade stainless steel. -
old newby
Posted: May 22nd, 2011, 11:23am CDT by DG
hi everyone,Desmond here, i'm not really that new to masa, I just fotgot my passeord and my old email acc. expired. but i'm back again. still the same great site as I remember it. -
Live Rock/Lewendige Klip/Pierres Vivantes/levend steen
Posted: May 21st, 2011, 2:28am CDT by pXius
As the title says.
I need close to 50kg, 40 should do aswell.
I'll also take base rock if its well seeded.
I'm in Weltevreden Park/JHB.
Willing to go up to PTA to collect. I'm not expecting to get everything from 1 guy, so if you have a few extra kg's lying around give me a shout. (obviously not driving to PTA for 900grams).
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ric floridas and zoa frags wanted for swap or sale
Posted: May 21st, 2011, 1:33am CDT by Loki
Hi guys
Was wondering if anyone has any ric florida or zoa frags that they looking to sell or swop in the JHB area? please pm me pics - prices and location.. -
ID this slug?
Posted: May 21st, 2011, 11:52pm CDT by gMAN
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four line wrasse
Posted: May 21st, 2011, 8:14pm CDT by Tremayn
Hey guys, does anyone have one? and how much do they go for?
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Iphone 3GS 8 gig
Posted: May 21st, 2011, 6:53pm CDT by Alias
Selling my iphone, its only a few months old, got a new blackberry so hardly use it. Its had a cover and screen protector on since day one, looks new. Comes with balance of vodacom warranty and all cables and box. Needs the money for a 1.2m project i have in mind.
Asking R3500 neg. Reasonable offers welcome. CASH ONLY, no trades.
Shipping at buyers expense.
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Flow in predator tank
Posted: May 21st, 2011, 3:15pm CDT by lcornelius
Hi guys and gals,
I need to make a choice for flow in my soon to be predator tank.
I'm concidering the following option:
Resun Wave Maker 15000A V4
Flow at 2000/8000/15000 l/h per pump
Amount of pumps: 2
Boyu WM3 Wave Maker
Flow at 4000/5000 l/h per pump
Amount of pumps: 4
Do any of you have experience with the resun wave makers?
What other options would you recommend?
Tank is 1100 x 1000 x 600
Here is a pic of the tank that will need flow:
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Zeo reactor and halide pendant for sale for sale: Honeydew Johannesburg
Posted: May 21st, 2011, 2:49pm CDT by Tony
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Zeo reactor and halide pendant for sale
Shipping or Collection only:Honeydew Johannesburg
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection only
Notes:I've got a reef octopus zeolite reactor for sale with a 500lph RO pump which is the perfect flow for zeolites. Asking for R800-00
I aslo have a 250W SE metal halide pendant with w geisemann 250W 14000K metal halide. I've had the unit for two months and I am selling because I have gone the T5 route. It has all the controller gear and suspension cables and is a plug and play unit. Asking R3500-00
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Various corals for sale: Benoni GP
Posted: May 21st, 2011, 10:57am CDT by jaco coetzee
Various corals for saleCommon Names:
Scientific Names:Giant green Elephant ear Mushrooms/ Green stripe mushrooms
Size of coral-
How long have you had the corals?20mm-100mm
Shipping or Collection only:long
Your location.colect or ship
Price:Benoni GP
Photo's:R50-450
Notes:Giant Green Shrooms 30mm - 100mm R150.00 - R200.00 ea 6 of them
Green stripe Shrooms R50 ea 20 of them -R450 rock with 30+ on 1 off these picks were taken first thing after lights on in the morning...shrooms still in sleep mode.
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Our new skimmers
Posted: May 21st, 2011, 10:56am CDT by Aquaria-SA
CHECK THIS OUT......:bigthumbup:
Aquaria has great news. Our new Skimmer Range is landing in SA next week and should be available the following week. Here is one of our skimmers that is rated for upto 800l. The range of skimmers we are bringing in start at 600L up 3500L... So Keep checking MASA and we will show you what else is comeing...
Feel free to PM us or drop us a email should you require any other info.
The Aquaria Team:thumbup:
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What Should My next fish be?
Posted: May 20th, 2011, 11:41pm CDT by Xereo
Maybe a Tang?
Goby
Blenny
Give me some idea's
Current
1 x Regal Tang
1 x Fox Face
4 x neon Damsels ( Non aggressive apparently )
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Emerald crab
Posted: May 20th, 2011, 9:11pm CDT by jaco coetzee
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Zombie_CT starting again
Posted: May 20th, 2011, 8:31pm CDT by Zombie_CT
Guys I told you I would be back, starting small very small this time and trying something new.
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Newby
Posted: May 20th, 2011, 7:42pm CDT by fernando
Hi guys
I learned allot from your forums this past week, Thanks
I have a Boyu Hl55 tank witch i just started into a marine tank about a week ago and i hope that i would make a success out of it. I love the under water live so excuse me if i start asking silly questions but i am new to this and would like you to help teach me all the ins and outs of marine tanks
Thanks
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Suggestions needed on lighting..
Posted: May 20th, 2011, 3:47pm CDT by Meneer
I have currently got a 1.2m , 450 deep running with 2xT5 54W 10000's and 2 T5 54W Actinics.
My lighting schedule is Actinics on at 12H00, and off at 21H00
10000's on at 12H15 and off at 20H45
I will be adding another T5 54W 10000, ass well as a T5 54W Reef Blue. (they will be on the same ballast.
My problem is that my tank is quite dark until the lights come on.
I was thinking of changing so that one 10000 and the Blue comes on at around 08H00 till 14H00, when the rest comes on. I can then swich them off, and maybe on again at night for a hour or 2.
I do not have a lot of corals yet. Only 2 leathers, a few Zoa frags, and a bunch of mushrooms.
I will soon be adding more corals and a nennie....
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Yet another new guy
Posted: May 20th, 2011, 2:30pm CDT by roderigo
hi everyone gane be starting my first marine tank soon and need all the help i can get from the pros:thumbup:
ive got a 240lt tank and stand need to have a overflow chamber put in and and sump built but have an idea off what i want
the guy at the lfs said i should have a sump with bio balls in it but from what i researched i think a DSB and refugium is much better any comments on the one i would like some fish and coral /LR in my tank but gane take things slow -
Worlds Best Provate Tank, comment
Posted: May 20th, 2011, 2:29pm CDT by dallasg
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NEW tank Ideas
Posted: May 20th, 2011, 2:04pm CDT by CW
Hi there PPL
Me and one of my friend have been chating about this for a few days now.
And i think i want a biger tank.
Not realy bigger Liter wize. Only a bit longer and wider than what i have now.
Please give some ideas.
Currently i have a 1200x600x600 with 550water level.
Im thinking of getting 2x150 Methal higlights on my current setup.
But before i get these light i wana make sure it will work on my new setup. (if i do get a biger tank)
The dimentions for the new tank will be 1300x700x500 (water level at 450)
Theres a few resons for this dimentions.
1) want more space for my fish
2) want more space for scaping (want all the live rock in the middle of the tank. Not against the back glass)
3) dont want to climb on the ladder every time i want to work in the tank
4) want a brand new tank, new glass not scratched
5) want to build my own setup (with the help of my friend, cant do it on my own)
6) still want to use my chiller and reeftek ts2 skimmer.
7) Oh ja, and with this tank i want to be in one of the MASA fetured tanks.
I dont want to spend to many thousands, hehe. But it must be well planed and no mistakes, no corections that have to be made later. Just perfect.
Im not a rich dude so im gona try and do everything myself.
Im also gona do all my woodwork myself again. But this time its gona look even beter.
So ja.
Please PPL
Give me some ideas.
The planning starts now.
MHAHAHAHAH MMMHAHAHAHA
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ID Please
Posted: May 20th, 2011, 1:31pm CDT by Rabbit
Hi Guys, Could you help me ID the following:
and are they reef safe?
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3
4
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1.2m tank, ts2, mh t5combo resun wavemakers for sale: port elizabeth
Posted: May 20th, 2011, 1:02pm CDT by scruffels
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
Location:1.2m tank, ts2, mh t5combo resun wavemakers
Shipping or Collection only:port elizabeth
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:both
Notes:hey guys i have a few things for sale
1. 1X reeftek ts2 skimmer: R1200
2. 3X resun 15000l/h: R600 each
3. lights which include 2x 150w mh 4x 24w t5's and two actinic lights: R2500
4. 1200mm x 500mm x 550mm tank made from 10mm glass, sump, stand and cabinet for R2000
the heater and return pump will be included with the tank.
or if one buyer can have all for R6500
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Corals
Posted: May 20th, 2011, 1:01pm CDT by Duri
Yo Trev can you post some corals you have available and some prices please :thumbup: -
Cleaner Wrasse
Posted: May 20th, 2011, 12:42pm CDT by Duri
What can you tel me about them?
I have one but lay the info on me please :thumbup: -
Aqua Medic EasyLine 90
Posted: May 20th, 2011, 12:37pm CDT by Xereo
Can Anyone tell me if these Ro units are worth while?
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Mh reflectors 400w or 250w
Posted: May 20th, 2011, 12:14pm CDT by Falcon
Hey guys
Anyone have some decent mh reflectors(not spider more like lumenarc type) that they willing to sell,I just need one.Its for a single ended mh 400w but i think the 250w use the same reflectors normally.
Thanks
Ahmed -
Available this weekend at Two Oceans Aquatic
Posted: May 20th, 2011, 12:10pm CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
Guys here is a list with pics of what is currently available
Black Hawaaian Trigger R990
Niger Trigger R750
X LArge Yellow belly Regal Tang R700
Long Horn Cow Fish small R350
Tennenti Tangs R425
Yellow tangs Large R495
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Soft coral/Mushrooms wanted
Posted: May 20th, 2011, 11:51am CDT by zak
Hi guys. My tanks running for about 8 weeks. Iv got a pair of:
Clowns, Chromis's, Yellow tail blue damsels, Maldives Anthea's and a Guinea-fowl-wrasse
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Changes for this weekend at TOA
Posted: May 20th, 2011, 11:21am CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
Guys I have to attend a event and the shop will be closed today but tomorrow Johan Van Aardt will be maning the shop on Saterday. SO pop in and keep him busy as possible for the day. I will put up a thread with what is still available from the last shipments.
Trev -
Reactor Media
Posted: May 20th, 2011, 11:05am CDT by Qaiser
Can i use phosgaurd, carbon and purigen in the same reactor, separate bags. im staring to have a nitrate issue. My skimmer has stopped working since i added the reactor think its the silicone in the tubing -
ts2 skimmer,resun wavemakers,mh plus t5 combo and 1.2m tank for sale: Port Elizabeth
Posted: May 20th, 2011, 11:00am CDT by scruffels
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
Location:ts2 skimmer,resun wavemakers,mh plus t5 combo and 1.2m tank
Shipping or Collection only:Port Elizabeth
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:shipping and collection
Notes:hey guys i have a few things for sale
1. 1X reeftek ts2 skimmer: R1200
2. 3X resun 15000l/h: R600 each
3. lights which include 2x 150w mh 4x 24w t5's and two actinic lights: R2500
4. 1200mm x 500mm x 550mm tank made from 10mm glass, sump, stand and cabinet for R2000
the heater and return pump will be included with the tank.
or if one buyer can have all for R6500im having problems uploading the photos
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Jelly/Web from my clam??
Posted: May 20th, 2011, 10:53am CDT by student
so woke up this morning to find a big spider web looking thing around my clam stretching above and around it too.
Closer to the base of the clam it was more like a jelly feel.
couldn't find much on the web about it.
What is it and why is my clam producing it?
the clam hasnt been looking distressed or unhappy, well from what I know about clams- pretty new to them. Had this guy for about a month and a half now.
any insight will be appretiated.
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Sump design ideas needed.
Posted: May 20th, 2011, 10:27am CDT by Evo R
Hey guys
Im in the planing stages of my new setup and need some sump ideas and advice.
The space availible in the cabinet will be 60x60x80 or 100. Still deciding on the height.
Skimmer im going to use will either be a BH1000 or a TS1.
Maybe 2 sumps stacked on top of each other??
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Now that's what i call cheap!!
Posted: May 20th, 2011, 10:09am CDT by Die Visdam
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Best way to remove Shrooms from a rock
Posted: May 20th, 2011, 9:20am CDT by dallasg
Howdy!
i have several rocks with shrooms and rics on, about 100 pieces atleast, and i am battling to remove them from the rocks for fragging and placement on plugs etc, whats the best way to get them off the rocks? -
Fragging decorative crab!!!!!
Posted: May 19th, 2011, 7:05am CDT by MistaOrange
For the last week I've noticed that some of my zoa from different colonies have disappeared which was flipn confusing & searched the tank flat but no sign of the zoa polyps until lastnight when I noticed my decorative crab happily running aroung showing off his his new decorations. The missing zoa & some sponge which he gladly borrowed from a rock. Nawty bugger:devil:. Anyway here are some pics of the little shit. Here he is between 2 rocks
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Old RO unit give away
Posted: May 19th, 2011, 10:18pm CDT by ashley100
I have this old OR unit if any body wants. It needs new filters and it is just laying around getting in my way. it is a water boy unit
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HELP .. With MH Globe ID
Posted: May 19th, 2011, 8:41pm CDT by Xereo
all it says on the globe is 150w BLV Colorlite
I mean i have no Idea what 10k or a 20k
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Clarkii Clowns for sale: Cape Town (Southern Suburbs)
Posted: May 19th, 2011, 7:55pm CDT by Xereo
Fish for saleCommon Name:
Scientific Name:Clarkii Clowns
Size of fishAmphirion clarkii
How long have you had the fish?Male 6-8cm, female 10-12cm
Is the fish eating?4months
Shipping or Collection only:Doesn't Stop
Your location.Collection only
Price:Cape Town (Southern Suburbs)
Photo's:R300 for the pair
Notes:These 2 have gotta go. All they want to do is breed and are very protective of each other... ( True Love ) :lol:
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ID needed Please
Posted: May 19th, 2011, 7:29pm CDT by Meneer
Bought these 2 pieces of rock today with this on it.
NOT Apthasia!! :)
1.)
2.)
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Fish Focus Acanthurus leucosternon ( Powder Blue )
Posted: May 19th, 2011, 6:49pm CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
Example of a Acanthurus leucosternon ( Powder Blue )
The ever elusive powder blue, we have always loved for its stunning colors beautiful detail but have feared for many years due to its sensitivity and rather dismal survival rate. Its clear to see what attracts many to this species but there are so many out there who have attempted keeping one but vow never to try again. I hope to give some insight into successfully keeping the stunning Powder Blue.
My first opinion of this species is that it is one best kept in a fish only tank if it is your first attempt at keeping one. There are many reefers who have successfully kept this species in a reeftank from the first day and the first species attempt but for the majority this is not the case. The reason for this has largely got to do with the fishes extreemly poor slime coat and the salinaty of your water. Unfortunately the Powder Blue is extreemly sensitive and add to this the fact that it has one of the least effective slime coats of most aquarium fish and for these reasons it is prone to white spot outbreaks of extreme proportions. And this is where one should ideally be able to optimize the water chemistry to assist the fish in dealing with parasites. Running a lower salinaty of aprox 1015 - 1020 will help the fish with regards to parasites and also running a highish DKH of 12+ will also boost the fishes immune system further assisting it, now this is not suggested in a reef tank as the corals will be negatively effected under these conditions. But in all honesty this is not a fish to just go out and get one, you need to prepare you tank in advance if you intend keeping this species by doing what is suggested above if you have a fish only tank or if you have a reeftank then you will need to monitor your water conditions for at least 6 weeks prior and you should have steady stable conditions throughout this period, then still hope and pray. That all said once you have weened a Powder Blue though the first 6 months and it has settled you should have a very strong fish for many years to come.
Only select this species from a store which is able to handle the fish appropriately or from one which you have trust in. Make sure that the fish is not overly nervous when you approach the holding tank and it should show no hesitation to feed preferably on nori or a veg/spirulina flake or pellet.
A healthy powder blue is a monster eater they will also eat just about anything but you should be giving it much more veg in proportion to protein. Although the powder blue feeds exlusively on algea in the wild they very often consume many pods and other forms of protein attached to the algea so it is important to give them both.
Unfortunately along with this fish also comes a fairly bad attitude and it can be a real aggressor in some cases. And the general rule is that only one is kept in a single tank but there is the exception, I myself have two Powder Blues in my tank but their sizes were specifically chosen for this. But in general you should also avoid other tangs such as the Acanthurus Achilles and Acanthurus Japonicus or any hybrids of these species.
The Powder Blue is also a extremely active fish and needs plenty of free swimming space. They are also very effective at algea control and will graze the whole day through running around the tank nipping at algea every few seconds.
Allround this is one of the most loved and stunning fish available but dont be in a rush to go and get one. First prepare your self for the challenge and make sure you have enough time to contribute to keeping this species healthy and thriving.
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Keep an eye open
Posted: May 19th, 2011, 6:19pm CDT by Aquaria-SA
To all of MASA Members and Sponsors, keep an eye open ;)...there is a GREAT NEW range of Marine Tanks, Skimmers, Pumps, Heaters.... and much more coming soon....
Remember Aquaria-SA are wholesalers and supply our fantastic range to the Pet Stores... If you see something you like in our range or want more information on it...feel free to contact us..... or if you want to know where you can obtain it .... contact us, we will advise you as to what pet store you can find it at in your area....
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Fish Focus Amphiprion ocellaris / Percular ( Clown fish )
Posted: May 19th, 2011, 2:42pm CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
Example of the Ocellaris Clown fish
Example of the Percular Clown Fish
Well here is a fish that needs no introduction at all we all know Nemo right. Well we have all heard of Ocellaris and Percular our two most common clown fish species. The first point I would like to touch on is that these fish are very misunderstood as being easy to keep and the idea FIRST fish well in my opinion this is not true and for many reasons. Most most of all becuase they are simply not that easy to keep when compared to some other species which are better suited as FIRST fish. They are not able to tolerate a wide range of water conditions and are very sensitive to PH fluctuations. They unfortunately are also refferd to as disease carriers which is true. Clownfish often harbour some down right nasty parasites and viruses, there are even parasites named after clown fish.
But they sure are attractive fish and add a lovely color to any reef. Becuase they don't grow extremely quick when fed normally they make an ideal fish for a nano tank. But even though they are great for nano's most clown fish will outgrow a nano tank after a few years. What makes them even more attractive is that they interact with Anemones in captivity almost exactly the same as they would do in the wild.
Clown fish are available as wild caught or captive bred and it is always advisable to choose captive bred specimens over wild caught ones. Becuase of there reputation to carry any number of diseases and parasites you should only purchase clown fish from a store who handles the fish appropriately or who you trust.
They will accept most frozen foods such as mysis or brine shrimp and also flake foods which contain protein. If a clown fish is healthy it will not be a fussy eater but the first indication of problems is when the stop eating.
They are fairly docile when in the correct size tank but mixing species can some times result in aggression and any aggravated clown fish becomes extremely aggressive.
Now you might be asking what is the difference between Ocellaris and Percular clowns well in most cases not much. But becuase there are so many grades of Percular clown fish the lower grades seem very close to the Ocellaris but the middle to higher grades have a much different appearance. But the most simple way to tell the difference is by comparing the eye of the fish. If you look up at the two examples above you will see that the eye of the Ocellaris clown is a very big black eye and if you compare that to the eye of the Percular clown you will see that the Percular clown has a much smaller eye or at least the black section is much smaller with a bigger orange ring around it. Now you can tell the difference between the two.
All round a very nice fish to have in a reef tank.
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Fish focus Acanthurus Tennenti
Posted: May 19th, 2011, 1:34pm CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
Example of a Juvi
Example of a Adult
The Acanturus Tennenti or also known as Tennenti tang or Leutenant Surgeon is a great fish for any reeftank. They only grow to a max size of +- 30cm, as a Juvenile the Tennenti has a grey coloration with a C shaped eye line as the fish matures the C shape breaks forming two unique eye line markings. As a young or full adult this fish also displays some stunning markings with various shades of blue. The tennenti is also able to instantly change is coloration when it is threatened. They are peaceful fish when juveniles or small adults but will become aggressive towards other fish if there domain is to small once they mature. This has to be on the top 10 of my list of underrated fish. They are very intelligent and are one of the very best algea munchers you could ever want in a reef tank. Due to this they need to constantly graze so if there is not allot of natural graze in the tank I would suggest small meals but feed often. They will accept just about any type of food they are not fussy at all but they will prefer foods which contain spirulina and nori is a big favorite. As far as keeping these stunning tangs happy well they are very easy to keep and can tolerate a wide range of water conditions but will be best kept in ideal conditions with a DKH of 10 - 12. Add to this the fact that they have a extreemly effective slime coat and you have a super tough and stunning fish. They are not common in the market but are also not very costly ether. All round this is a great fish.
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Wanted Skimmer - >1000L
Posted: May 19th, 2011, 1:05pm CDT by NeilSmit
Hi all
I need a skimmer rated for a 1000L plus...
Kind Regards
Neil Smit
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Torch Tip Good For clown hosting?
Posted: May 19th, 2011, 12:59pm CDT by Xereo
Well as the title states, im looking for a coral for my clowns to host in, or attempt to host in.
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Dosing pumps or reactors/stirrers
Posted: May 19th, 2011, 10:49am CDT by ChrisNell
I bought my BB3000 skimmer, dosing SpecialBlend and Vodka, have a mature DSB with macroalgae.
I have been manually dosing phBuffer, Calcium, Magnesium en Iodine. My SPS's are growing, but I suspect that Alk/Calcium especially varies quite a lot as I do not dose every day. This obviously has a negative impact on my system stability and SPS.
So I need to start looking at alternatives to manual dosing, and it seems the choice is between automatic dosing (AM quad doser?), and buying a calc stirrer and Calcium reactor.
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Detailed form submitted: andrewpalang
Posted: May 19th, 2011, 10:37am CDT by andrewpalang
Detailed help requestAre you experiencing any problems in your tank?
Brief DescriptionYes
Tank sizeset up my tank 3 days ago with ro water and salt mix. woke up this morning and my entire tank is covered in a white film. looks like a calcium build up but it is everywhere, especially on my heater which is completely caked! Even my arogonite substrate has clumped together. this is a serious issue!
System Volume900 x 550 x550
How long has your tank been running?300L
What livestock do you have?3 days
Water Parametersnothing
What lighting is over the tank?Calc 440ppm
Pumps and equipment-
Maintenance-
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Because i live on a game reserve i use borehole water which does hold quite a bit of calcium. i would have thought that the RO unit would have helped to have got rid of this, but now some serious reaction has taken place. i have used this water in my freshwater tanks with no issue at all. Is there any solution??!!!!:eek:
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Weekly fish focus
Posted: May 19th, 2011, 10:19am CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
I would like to begin a system where a specific fish is focused on weekly. With info from what I have experienced with regards to the specific fish. This will allow you to instantly look up and find details you need to know about any fish you may be considering purchasing without even leaving the comfort of our sponsor area.
I will begin with the first one in a few minutes
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New Video: Catching my 6 Line Wrasse
Posted: May 19th, 2011, 9:38am CDT by viper357
Catching my 6 Line Wrasse Video: Catching my 6 Line Wrasse
Category: Fish
Uploader: viper357Quote:
Originally Posted by viper357 Quote:
:lol: Made me laugh at 5:07, I know just how he feels.After he killed my firefish, the 6-line had to go. Wrasse are very hard to catch so I pulled out every trick in the book and on the 3rd day, the heavens opened up. -
Seio Pumps for sale for sale: Hermanus
Posted: May 19th, 2011, 9:30am CDT by FransSny
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
Location:Seio Pumps for sale
Shipping or Collection only:Hermanus
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Both - shipping at own expense
Notes:Seio M820 @ R 120
1 Brand new (just tested , not used)
M1100
Used for 3 months @ R 150
Calcion P 800 g (Dry Calcium Supplement) @ R 100-
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Stock of the following ...
Posted: May 19th, 2011, 9:02am CDT by ZeroCool
hi there, do you have stock of the following suppliment :
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Looking to buy some Chaeto (Port Elizabeth)
Posted: May 19th, 2011, 8:24am CDT by Watermark
Hi I am looking for someone in the Port Elizabeth area who has some Chaeto to sell please send me a pm. Thanks. -
Skimmer in sump question
Posted: May 18th, 2011, 12:38am CDT by Alias
My Ts1 doesn't fit in the overflow chamber but could possibly fit in the return chamber next to my return pump. Any major reasons why this is a no no?
Else i could plumb it externally, any ideas on how to do this? @RiaanP the guru? -
Chaeto and Caulerpa
Posted: May 18th, 2011, 11:03pm CDT by Xereo
Chaeto and Caulerpa Needed Please..
IF anyone can Share some .. i am even willing to pay.
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calculating battery capacity
Posted: May 18th, 2011, 10:57pm CDT by butcherman
How does one calculate how long a battery will supply power for.
example: pump rating 18v 26w battery 74Ah.
is it W/V=A and the simply divide the Ah by the A?
If so the answer to this problem is 51.39 hours?
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Ritteri anemone
Posted: May 18th, 2011, 9:42pm CDT by Xereo
I hear they are very hard to keep.
What do you all think?
I have 300w MH & 4x 24w T5's
600L tank. Think i could keep it happy?
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Another reason to buy an Android phone
Posted: May 18th, 2011, 9:10pm CDT by Loki
Interesting read.
[reefbuilders.com] -
Phosfates
Posted: May 18th, 2011, 8:20pm CDT by pmarais
Hi, Can some one please tell me were to obtain Phosban:) -
Using hyposalinity to remove a mintis shrimp from a rock full of zoanithids
Posted: May 18th, 2011, 7:15pm CDT by MistaOrange
Hey guys/gals I have this mantis shrimp which decided to make my zoa colony his home. I've read that using hyposalinity wlii get the shrimp out but that was with just plain LR. How would hyposalinity affect the zoa colony?
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Softies Rule
Posted: May 18th, 2011, 6:45pm CDT by Ddejager
After my recent move 3 months ago the tank is settling down and everything is looking great. busy making plans to add a carbon filter and a algae scrubber. Any and alladvice is always welcome. -
2nd Quiz question
Posted: May 18th, 2011, 6:18pm CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
is coming shortly -
Identification needed please ;)
Posted: May 18th, 2011, 5:28pm CDT by Boyu TL 550
Can any please give me the the proper names of my corals? some say its some sort of lather(pinkish)? and what type of zoes? and also what do starfish eat? or do they just eat whats on the live rock? know its dumb questions but would like to know :-) thanks -
Help Please
Posted: May 18th, 2011, 5:11pm CDT by CJT
Does anyone have any RO water and salt that I can buy?
I picked up my new tank today had two drums for the water and fish etc but the one drum had a crack so in urgent need of water and salt.
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Boyu TL 550
Posted: May 18th, 2011, 4:42pm CDT by Boyu TL 550
tank to date
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RO
Posted: May 18th, 2011, 3:48pm CDT by rob189
well ive got this RO filter thing that we use for drinking water. its 5 or 6 stage. what must i unplug to make it suitable for aquarium use? -
Starting up again - this time Nano Style
Posted: May 18th, 2011, 3:01pm CDT by Raven
Good afternoon,
It's time for me to start-up again my marine tank. I've missed the hobby way too much.
But I want to do it a bit more cost effective this time.
And seeing that we have a 12 hour power failure yesterday it must be a bit more "fool" prove in that department.
The reasons on why I've stopped with marines the last time:
1. To expensive (My 300l tank (plus 700l filter) was a black hole for my money)
2. Electricity going up. :-(
3. Power failures driving me nuts...
4. Time
Ok nothing really changed - all the constraints above are still there, but hopefully with the Nano I can deal with some of these:
It will still be expensive, but not as much as the 300l tank. On my previous system I had to do 100l water changes. Now I can do 5l water changes weekly. (I can actually do 10l water changes weekly).
So just on this front I'll save a hell of a lot!
On my old system I ran 5 heaters (ranging from 150w to 300w).
On the Nano I'll use two 100w heaters. (One will be as a backup).
On the smaller system it will be easier to do backup power. (Not sure how yet, but will get something going somehow). Even a battery driven airpump will work great!
On the time constraint - well doing a 10l water change comparing to 100l water change - you do the math!
My plans for this setup:
I'm going to use my existing nano. (I think it's +-40-50l), with normal energy savers as lights.
One or two pieces of rock will do.
I'd love to get:
Some sun corals, 1 shrimp, tube worms, and maybe a Christmastree, as none of these really need heavy/any light.
I'm still deciding which fish I'll get. (Obviously it can only be one at most two little fish).
Filtering....Eish... Not sure what to do with this.
If one can do weekly water changes one might get away with little filtration...
This tanks is going to stand on my desk, so I don't want to have unsightly external filters that takes up more space....
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Orange Snail id needed
Posted: May 18th, 2011, 2:34pm CDT by Charl_Stanhope
Hey guys.
Check out this snail. Found it in local rock pools. Very interesting snail. Anyone know anything about them. Are they reef safe,poisonous? what do they eat?
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Vortech MP40 Gen 2 - For sale for sale: Durban
Posted: May 18th, 2011, 1:44pm CDT by durleo
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Vortech MP40 Gen 2 - For sale
Shipping or Collection only:Durban
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Shipping or Collectio
Notes:Hi Guys
I am selling my 2 x MP40 Gen2 - They are working 100% but I am selling cos Im gonna be upgrading to the MP60
These are great pumps that create alot of flow - I run them in my display tank without the guards and no fish have been harmed yet ;)
I am looking to sell them at R3000 each.
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Can a laguna Powerjet be used in a reef tank?
Posted: May 18th, 2011, 12:47pm CDT by durleo
Hi Guys - I was jus wanting to find out if anyone has used a Laguna Powerjet in a reef tank - The pump is made by askoll and does 9000lt for 100w. The outer casing is removable and it is not badly priced!
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Live Rock - mixed for sale: Brakpan East Rand
Posted: May 18th, 2011, 12:02pm CDT by animalia
All other livestockCommon Name:
Scientific Name:Live Rock - mixed
Size-
How long have you had it?various sizes from 500 g to 10 kg
Shipping or Collection only:Not long
Your location.Collection
Price:Brakpan East Rand
Photo's:R 125 per kilo
Notes:A friend closed down his marine tank - has 300 kilogram of live rock to go. He is not central and dropped it off with us to sell.
phone me on 084-406-9366 as I am not alway on MASA.
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New Sponsor - Aquaria
Posted: May 18th, 2011, 11:01am CDT by viper357
Please welcome our new sponsor - Aquaria
Wholesalers of equipment and livestock.
Quote:
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To become the leading Wholesalers in South Africa, through supplying top quality and cost effective range of products and livestock.
Mission
Striving for Service excellence through on-going development in the supply of superior products and the latest range of products the world market offers.
Goals & Objectives
- Establish strategic partnerships with key individuals and retail outlets
- Increase our range with in the next 4 years to become the largest wholesaler in the South African industry
Our Responsibility to our clients
We at Aquaria analysed the South African market and noticed that there was a large demand for a wholesaler that had a wide range of products that were of the latest technology, top quality and most of all cost effective. It was noticed the there were many other wholesalers over charging on the same products and livestock. We then established aquaria and guarantee our clients The best and latest technology, The best quality and the BEST price To only supply to our clients "Shops" and not directly to the public as do our competitors.
In house
- Importers of live Stock Marine fish , Corals , Tropical Fish
- Advise on new custom set ups of both Marine and Tropical fish tanks
- Wholesalers in the supply of tank accessories RO purification -Protein skimmers Pumps Heaters lighting - fish tanks reactors fish food supplements and many more
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Our Strength
An Owner driven business with a high regard for service to all our clients. We are passionate about the industry and want it to grow and become greater in South Africa. We want to educate our clients, not just in the selling of our products but also in the education of the end users to help the Hobby grow. The partners in Aquaria hold many years of knowledge in the Retail industry and also hold many years of hands on keeping of both marine and tropical fish.
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Making your own p.H meter calibration liquids
Posted: May 18th, 2011, 10:44am CDT by Tony
I found this link a while agfo but wanted to share it with the guys on making your own calibration solutions. Let the chemists out there let me know what they think
http://web.archive.org/web/200210150...io/default.asp -
Shy Yellow Headed Goby
Posted: May 18th, 2011, 10:14am CDT by Ace
I have a clownfish along with a yellow headed goby, who seems extremely shy.
He hides from everything and I orginially thought that he escaped from my tank!
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1st Quiz question
Posted: May 18th, 2011, 9:51am CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
First quiz question is
If you had heart burn what would you use which you might have in your reef keeping kit to cure your heart burn
Time limit is 5 min
Prize is 1 x Ocean Nutrition Spirulina flake food -
Hydor Koralia Evolution Aquarium Pump
Posted: May 18th, 2011, 8:53am CDT by Len
Has anyone used these?
They are advertised for timer and wave-maker usage.
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Toby / Puffer experiences
Posted: May 18th, 2011, 8:05am CDT by FransSny
Still playing around with my stocking list and was considering a toby ? Specific species I am looking at are:
C. natalensis
C papua
C valentinni
C pygmaea (if i can get one)
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Norway's Whaling Season Underway
Posted: May 17th, 2011, 2:33am CDT by MistaOrange
This is very sad news not leka!!!!
Breaking News: Iceland's Barbaric Whaling Under Pressure
WDCS International - Breaking News: Iceland's Barbaric Whaling Under Pressure
Norway's Whaling Season Underway
WDCS International - Norway's Whaling Season Underway -
Building hollow rock
Posted: May 17th, 2011, 12:16am CDT by Paul B
I know there have been numerous threads on building rock, but I think I make it differently. I make it hollow so besides allowing me to make it any shape, it also helps grow anerobic bacteria that will help with nitrates.
My entire reef structure is supported on this type of "rock" and I can build rocks very long and thin, something that is not easy to build with other methods. It is also very cheap, practically free and only takes about 15 minutes over 3 or 4 days.
First I bend a piece of PVC pipe. "This MUST be done outside with the wind going away from you." Melted PVC fumes are toxic and will sicken you instantly. If you use a heat gun it is better as it will not char the PVC but I use a propane torch and it must be done outside. You do not want to sniff any melted PVC. Trust me.
I play the torch over the pipe until it softens, then I bend it in odd shapes and stick it in water. You need a hose near by because sometimes it may go on fire. If you keep the torch a distance away that will not happen but keep a hose ready anyway.
I use "Sakrete" cement.
Then I cut the bent PVC in the shapes I want it. These smaller pieces will be used to support my reef structure when I re aquascape shortly. The larger piece will be used to support a coral.
I attach a base of acrylic plastic. I use a stainless steel screw and thread it into the acrylic, then glue gun the head of the screw into the PVC. Some people are afraid of stainless steel so you can use nylon screws. I have holes drilled all over the PVC to facilitate water entry. When I stick the head of the screw into the PVC pipe, I just stick the glue gun into t lower hole and fill it with hot melt glue.
String is wrapped around the PVC and secured with hot melt glue. Then cement is mixed kind of loose, this is smeared all over the string (wet the string first, the cement will stick better)
You will get a thin coat of cement all over the thing, but you can not finish it all in one day.
Put a bucket over it and let it set for at least two days. Then blob on more cement and wait sanother 2 days. Neatness does not count and you want the cement blobbed on rather than smoothing it on. Eventually, you will have something that will look better than any rock you can buy and coraling algae grows much better on cement than it does on real rock. Cure it in some water for a few weeks before using in your tank.
Here I started to put cement on one piece. The shell on top will eventually hold a coral.
This piece (before and during construction is 3' long)
Here is another piece supporting my structure.
This "old" bottle was also constructed using cement.
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How to sterilize you tank
Posted: May 17th, 2011, 11:00pm CDT by williet
Hi guys
What method would you recommend to clean a tank that was used as a hospital tank recently and had parasites in it? Really do not want to reinfect my fish again!
I want to start using it as a holding tank?
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Suspect Sea Lice
Posted: May 17th, 2011, 10:35pm CDT by Timone
Suspect that I have sea lice in my tank. would not be able to tell you where they came from. They are almost white and oval in shape with a lot of legs and 2 forward facing eyes. Can't take a photo as they are 2 small.Worried that they will attach my nennie or the other corals. What eats these things before they eat my stock. -
9kg Co2 bottle with Dual Guage Solenoid Sale for sale: Randburg
Posted: May 17th, 2011, 10:08pm CDT by Slagter
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:9kg Co2 bottle with Dual Guage Solenoid Sale
Shipping or Collection only:Randburg
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection only
Notes:Hey guys...
Got a 9.5kg Co2 Bottle and a SAGA Dual Guage Regulator with Solenoid which I'm not going to be using anymore. I was gonna go the CARX route, but I'm gonna go with dosing pumps instead.
Looking for R1500 for both. Unfortunately, the Co2 bottle isn't empty, so shipping is out.
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Help with my Lighting!
Posted: May 17th, 2011, 8:14pm CDT by Rabbit
Hi Guys,
I need some advise on my lighting, i currently have a 3x 54w T5 Unit. My water depth is sitting at 600mm, I have a wooden hood which is resting on the rim of my glass. the Total Height of the glass is at 700mm. the Tank is 1200mm in width and 450mm in depth
What would be the best thing to do in my case ? Sell off my Unit ? or just supplement it with MH ? or go all t5
I would like to keep some sps eventually at mid to high of the tank
I would also like to use minimal energy consumption for the Most Effective Look ie bright colours and great coral growth
Your input will be appreciated!!
I have a duplicate post on this under link:
An In depth approach to Lighting - Page 3 - Marine Aquariums of South Africa -
Various corals for sale: East London
Posted: May 17th, 2011, 6:20pm CDT by Kunhardt
Various corals for saleCommon Names:
Scientific Names:Various corals
Size of coral...
How long have you had the corals?colony
Shipping or Collection only:a long time
Your location.collection only
Price:East London
Photo's:various prices
Notes:
Wanting to get rid of a few of my corals.
the Sun Corals I want to get rid of cause I am trying to make my tank more sell sufficient and they are anything but that. The two normal suns I want R100 for the one on the LHS and R75 for the one on the RHS. Both I have had for ages.
The second pic is the black branching. I want R150 fo itr, had it for about 5 months now and it opens up beautifully...just a bit of tissue loss on the brances but heads are still fine.
The third pic is the Rainbow Acan, its in the worst possible place for light and really is not getting what it needs to thrive so I would prefer to sell it. A bargain at R150.
Lastly is my blue Candy Cane, wanting R150...its got about 20 heads...my Queen Angel took a liking to it so its been sumped and needs to go.
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Two Oceans Aquatic POP quizzzz you can win
Posted: May 17th, 2011, 5:49pm CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
Right for some good old fun and a chance for you guys to win some cool prizes. The order of the day will be a random pop quiz and the questions will be well what ever,but mostly general knowledge. There will be a time limit for each question and if it is not answered within the time frame a new question will be set. Prizes will be in the form of additives or hardware most times but could also include livestock. Prizes will be small and could be sent via post office in most cases but maybe you get lucky and its a biggy. So let the games begin and keep a look out for the first one. I recon on average one a week is a good starting point but you never know maybe two a day :)
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Acro goby ID needed
Posted: May 17th, 2011, 5:43pm CDT by Tony
I found this guy in my filter stocking today. Thankfully he survived and is back in the millepora I bought him in. Does anyone know what it is? Unfortunately my yellow clown goby and him are fighting for the real estate space in the coral
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Why does this clown look so stuffed?
Posted: May 17th, 2011, 5:41pm CDT by archiecrain
Ive had this little clown for about 3 weeks.....he has pretty much always looked Flea bitten since I got him his fins are always looking tattered, the regrow then another fin goes funny...there is no aggression between him and other clown...
Now his skin is looking bad....I have noticed that both him and the larger clown shake their heads and on occasion the bigger clown sometimes "breaths" by sticking her head out of the water......
They both active and eat well.....but Im not happy:(.....
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Skimmer for sale: Newcastle
Posted: May 17th, 2011, 5:30pm CDT by mayet
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Skimmer
Shipping or Collection only:Newcastle
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Both
Notes:RO-RPS-5000EXT
Recirculating Bubble Blaster Skimmer w/
Buble Plate, Cone-Shaped Neck & Gate
Valve
(250mm Diameter)
1 x HY-5000S
(2,000l/h AirDraw)
4,000l
Brand new
Selling price now is 9500.00
I want 5800.00
having problem with posting pic
Chikaboo will post pic for me-
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We are open tomorrow and some specials
Posted: May 17th, 2011, 4:23pm CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
Guys I will be open tomorrow Wed 18 May full day 11am - 6pm and the following is instock. The specials will be for tomorrow only.
Regal tangs small-med on special for R370 each
Regal tangs large on special for R415 each
Yellow tangs large on special for R425 each
Then the following is also in stock
XLarge yellow belly Regal Tang R700
Tennenti tangs R425 each
Long horn cow fish small R350 each
Niger trigger XXXLarge R750
Black Hawaaiian Trigger XXLarge R990
Chromis R60
Threadfin Butterflys R195 each
All fish have been in QT and are super healthy and ready to go
Trev -
Sand sifting star
Posted: May 17th, 2011, 4:14pm CDT by deadmeat2016
Just a question, sand sifting star in sump DSB, good idea or bad idea? -
superfrog's custom 20L AIO pico build
Posted: May 17th, 2011, 3:13pm CDT by superfrog
hello folks
So i thought I'd share what I've been up to lately. After having great success with my Dymax IQ3 Pico and my RSM 130D I've decided to start a new project. Unfortunately, I've had to decommission the RSM for various reasons, but the tank is still around and will be wet someday soon.
In the meantime, I'm dabbling in the pico world again since i find these little tanks to be fantastically fun and interesting.
The plan: :shuriken:- 20 litre, rimless, AIO setup
- Filtration will include chemical and biological filtration - no skimmer. Nutrient exchange to be supplemented using a built in AIO refugium with macro-algae.
- Lighting provided by a custom built Cree LED fixture (50/50 XR-E Cool White and XR-E Royal Blue) with integrated moonlighting and refugium lighting.
- No additional flow pumps for now. All water movement being facilitated through the return from the AIO filtration (AquaOne 600 lph return pump).
- Custom built 10 litre ATO with overflow protection (had a close call once before :tt2: ).
- Custom built fuge/media rack (this is an idea I've been toying with...want to see how it turns out...stay tuned)
Will be using:- 2kg Fiji pink sugar fine aragonite
- 2kg Tonga Branch live rock
- 2kg Kenya/Indo live rock
- 1kg Kenyan live rock (for the fuge)
At the moment the coral socking list is primarily softies (zoas, shrooms, GSP).
Haven't decided on the fish yet as I'm trying to find something really striking and unique that is still suited to a smaller setup. -
thousands of bristle worms
Posted: May 17th, 2011, 3:08pm CDT by predator
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What is happening here ?
Posted: May 17th, 2011, 2:32pm CDT by ZeroCool
Hi guys ... got a foxface about 3 weeks back.
Something is eating his jaw open ...
What could it be ?
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Cape Town suburb in for power cuts
Posted: May 17th, 2011, 2:31pm CDT by JD167
http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/Ne...-cuts-20110517
Anybody in Gardens area, take note of this power cut.
--cut--
The suburb of Gardens in Cape Town will have no electricity for several hours between Thursday and Friday, the city said on Tuesday.
The power cut will be between 17:00 on Thursday and 02:00 on Friday, spokesperson Charles Cooper said in a statement.
Affected streets include Upper Canterbury, Clare and Maynard. The outages were due to upgrading of the area's electricity network.
Enquiries could be made to the electricity service call centre on 0800-220-440.
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Top Ten Reasons Why You Should Have Just Left It The Way It Was...
Posted: May 17th, 2011, 2:26pm CDT by Donovan
:peroni::1::thumbup:
Top Ten Reasons Why You Should Have Just Left It The Way It Was...
10) Because the archenemy of "Good Enough" is "Better."
Patrick12 of Okinawa, Japan
9) Because I am getting tired of hearing my wife say, "I told you so...."
atwinparadox2 of Pennsylvania
8) Because of the five new frags that I never wanted.
mkbtank of North East Philadelphia
7) "I just have to move that one out into the light, just a little bit more... oops! there it goes... Right into the intake. {expletive}!!!!!
Puffster of Ravenna, Ohio
6) You wake up, look at the tank, and decide: "I'll move that rock 1/4" that way." Then you think, "I'll just spin this one around a little bit..." Two hours later, all of your live rock is in a bucket. Two more hours pass, and your live rock is right back the way it started, and you missed all your classes for the day!
Joe-ness of Schooled in Philadelphia
5) Because yesterday my ph was 8.1. After "adjusting" my calcium reactor, it's 7.0 - and I wonder why my fish are having trouble breathing.
Saulsa of Regions Unknown
4) I wanted to save money by heating my 240-gallon reef with a natural gas water heater (to save about $25 per month)... and that ended up costing around $2000 in damages from using the wrong type of PEX-to-PVC fitting. Ouch!
Zachtos of Michigan, Mt. Pleasant
3) Re-aquascaping translated into reefing terms means death and destruction will come: Dropping a large rock and breaking the glass on the bottom of your tank. True story.
Cmondo of Brokenville, Delaware
2) Because I wanted to move one small piece of rock and I ended up having to cancel my Valentine's Day dinner with my wife to re-do my entire rockscape. A month later and I still haven't lived that one down, if you know what I mean.
HaleMoana of West Chester, Pennsylvania
1) A couple of years ago, I had an idea that it would be nice to one day have a reef aquarium. Looking at the last six months of my credit card statements, I should have just left it the way it was.
EnglishRebel of Triad, North Carolina
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Noise and bubbles from inflow into tank
Posted: May 17th, 2011, 1:44pm CDT by wukkie
Hi All
I am looking for ideas to reduce the noise and the bubbles I get into my DT.
So in my wisdom when I put everything together I thought that having a small sump above my tank would be a good idea. So I pump water from my main sump up to ceiling height, into the smaller sump. From the smaller sump the water is piped down to the DT. The fall is about 1 meter, but I get a lot of small bubbles in the DT. It also makes some noise. I have tried to reduce this by creating a U bend like a toilet, but it does not seem to help.
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2 issues!
Posted: May 17th, 2011, 12:55pm CDT by sout
Hey peeps
I have to issues one being white spot , how do i get rid of it?
i bought 3 goldies and think they gave it to my other fish, now it just wont go away.
I have used proto marin skin disease treatment but no joy, i have also sived the sand, and done water changes.
the second thing is still quite a shock as one of my clown fish has completely dissappeared:confused1:
I bought a tube anemone this weekend and have a Suspicion that it might have eaten my clown fish?? is this possible??
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good or bad thing?
Posted: May 17th, 2011, 12:55pm CDT by Charl_Stanhope
Hey guys.
I know Ive seen this on the forum before but I got this on the rock with my mushrooms.
Can sum1 maybe id this for me. the brown thing is what I dont get. Also, can sum1 maybe id the right name for the green mushrooms(what I call them) for me.
thanx guys
While Im asking I might as well get another id. Whats the correct name for this mushroom. If it is a mushroom at all.
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Durso Noise
Posted: May 17th, 2011, 11:58am CDT by Alias
Hey,
New tank is in and im quite happy with it. It came with a durso as its in the TV room and needs to be really quite. At the moment its really noisy, think jacuzzi.
most of the noise comes from the sump where there seems to be a lot of big air bubble flowing out the bottom, almost like it builds up pressure and then releases. I have drilled the hole on the end cap bigger but didnt seem to help too much.
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Aqua Planet Dive Centre's Tank
Posted: May 17th, 2011, 11:26am CDT by brentv
Gonna start building my local Dive centre here in Shelly beach a Display Tank for their shop.
It's gonna be 1200L x 800W x 600H
Glass all ordered and stand arrived yesterday!
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Idea is a 'local' tank, to show there customers what to expect on the dives in the area! So gonna be a mixed tank with mainly Soft corals, zoas etc on the invert side, a few cleaner shrimps and the likes.
Fish probably few different anthias species we get here, wrasse eg: Iridis, Gaimard, fairy wrasse. Jumping bean, coral beauty, trimaculatus and maybe a Kingi... If they good :lol::lol::lol:. Gem tang, clown surgeon. -
Display
Posted: May 17th, 2011, 11:16am CDT by ZeroCool
Another question from my side ...
how get can i get my water clarify up ? -
Daily feeding ...
Posted: May 17th, 2011, 11:14am CDT by ZeroCool
Hi guys ...
I want know what i can add on a daily basis to feed corals ?
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Urgent help needed Pop Eye
Posted: May 17th, 2011, 10:53am CDT by AllanEcc
We introduced 5 small Chromis. After a week, one of them got pop eye. Its been 4 days now and getting worse. The eye looks as if it has fallen out. Its a big white mass/hole. The fish lies on the bottom without feeding. Should we:
isolate it in a breeding net in the tank with food,
try a freshwater dip,
leave it alone?
We have slightly high NO3 at 5-10, but have 'protected' livestock with Prime. All other parameters are good and stable. -
Free Coarse Coral for sale: Ruimsig or Randburg
Posted: May 17th, 2011, 10:34am CDT by inflames
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Free Coarse Coral
Shipping or Collection only:Ruimsig or Randburg
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection only
Notes:Hi Guys,
As the thread says, free to whoever wants it!:thumbup:. Bring own container!
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False Gramma for sale: Cpt
Posted: May 17th, 2011, 10:23am CDT by Riddi
Fish for saleCommon Name:
Scientific Name:False Gramma
Size of fish-
How long have you had the fish?4-6 cm
Is the fish eating?1yr
Shipping or Collection only:yes
Your location.collection
Price:Cpt
Photo's:FREE
Notes:False Gramma free for collection.
PLEASE note not recomended if you ever want to add new fish or shrimp:(-
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Stunning All LED SPS setup
Posted: May 16th, 2011, 11:03pm CDT by ziyaadb
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Urgent help needed Regal Tang
Posted: May 16th, 2011, 8:15pm CDT by Xereo
I just bought a Regal Tang.
Drip aclim for 2 hours.
Popped him in. now Clarkii clowns attacking him like crazy.
I think they gunna kill it -
Green Slimer tuning from dark green to light green
Posted: May 16th, 2011, 8:09pm CDT by charlv
Hi Guys
My green slimer turned from dark green to light green brown what can it be lights or high nutrients. There's PE and grow well. All other corals are fine.
Phosphate - dit not test do not trust salifert test kit
CA - 440
MG - 1380
KH - 9
NO3 - Dit not test (test kit to old need to invest in new one)
Thanks
Charl -
Any help on finding a BOYU HX- 800 with stand
Posted: May 16th, 2011, 8:00pm CDT by Swimmer
Hi Guy's
I am urgently looking for a BUYO HX-800 with stand. I am based in JHB, recently purchased one from Sam's Aquarium in Cape Town but need a second one. I would prefer to stick to the same tank and design. Can anybody possibly provide a source or do any of the sponsors have any available.
I am willing to pay for the shipping tank to JHB.
Thanks in advance
Andre -
What would you like to see
Posted: May 16th, 2011, 6:12pm CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
Guys from your perspective what species of fish or corals would you like to see me ordering?
Its always difficult to try and order livestock which caters for every ones tastes so I would like to get some feedback from the reefing community on what fish or corals you would like to see me ordering. Doesnt matter if its chromis or powder blue's to zenia or blastomussa bowerbanki lets hear it
Trev -
Orange spotted goby for sale: paulshof
Posted: May 16th, 2011, 5:11pm CDT by flamming angel
Fish for saleCommon Name:
Scientific Name:Orange spotted goby
Size of fish-
How long have you had the fish?6 - 7 cm
Is the fish eating?4 months
Shipping or Collection only:yes
Your location.collection
Price:paulshof
Photo's:R250
Notes:
Got this goby for sale. his now messing up my tank since i have sugar fine aragonite, hence the sale.
His an awesome fish, just not for me.
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ps.. I have to catch him first so if you keen let me know an i will get him out.-
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PVC Conduit Pipe
Posted: May 16th, 2011, 4:34pm CDT by Bonzai
I was wondering. Would I be able to use Conduit PVC Pipe(The white pipes used for electric cables) to run water through into my marine tank?
I want to use normal tubing from the sump to just outside the tank for my inlet. Then take it over the back panel, run it down the back corner.
Then I want to connect it to white conduit pipe running through under my gravel underneath some rock formations, upwards just below the top where the water will come out.
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Is Soda Ash the same as Soda Lime?
Posted: May 16th, 2011, 4:04pm CDT by dallasg
Hi Hennie,
looking for CO2 scrubbing soda lime, buti keep getting soda ash, same thing?
thanks
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Nitrites not so Leka
Posted: May 16th, 2011, 3:06pm CDT by sean_koekemoer
Something I do not lekker understand.
Yes, I did test during midday, yes the lights is on a reverse cycle, no, there are no dead or missing fish, and yes, the critters are still roaming around the sandbeds. :biggrin:
And yes, the test kits are not bad, nor is it outdated etc. Also borrowed someone elses test kit and it shows more or less the same. :biggrin:
:lol:
Test water Parm today.
Nitrates=4
Nitrites= 2.5
Ammonia= 0
Ph=8.6
Alk= 10
I HAVE A LOT OF ALGAE DIE-OFF... surely this does not effect nitrites
How can I have nitrites when all else is fine???
Is it not supposed to be zero,as nitrites normally goes hand in hand with your ammonia levels?????????
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Skimmer HELP
Posted: May 16th, 2011, 2:14pm CDT by Mayhem1
Hi there all, Busy setting up a Boyu TL-450 ,
Just wanna know if there is a different skimmer that i can
get that will fit into one of the chambers.
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Light System times and help
Posted: May 16th, 2011, 12:15pm CDT by Xereo
Ok i have gotten 2 x 150w MH and 4 x 24 t5's
This is my Lighting schedual
10am -2x t5's come on.
11am - another 2 x t5's come on
3pm - 2x MH Come on
5pm - 2 x T5's go Off
6pm - other 2x t5's go off
7pm - MH go off and 4x t5's go on
8pm - 2 x t5's go off
9pm - all off
Hows that sound?
And how much electricity is this all cost in light?
Using Mh as little as possible as i hear they suck juice.
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introducing new fish
Posted: May 16th, 2011, 11:59am CDT by Duri
I bought an indian sailfin yesterday...
after the drip I dropped him in and my tang immediatelty start attacking the sailfin...continuous. so I caught the sailfin and dropped him in the sump.
Went to Sams and bought a net to keep him in. set it up and put sailfin in the DT in the net.
how long would you recommend me keep him in the net?
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Frag & Holding tank
Posted: May 16th, 2011, 11:46am CDT by brentv
Hey guys,
Gonna set up a frag and holding tank.
It is gonna be plumbed into my existing tank.
The idea is when I get new pieces whether collecting, swapping fragging etc I can get them stabilized before moving to my main DT where the current is stronger!
I am tired of picking up pieces off the substate!
Also a bit of a quarintine and holding tank for those special fish that I organize for friends!;)
Specs: 1000L x800W x400H
will be fed from my overflow from my DT then cycle through this tank and then piped to the sump!
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My Dog 'Congo' with some of the glass
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Starting assembly,
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Vote for idol marine
Posted: May 16th, 2011, 11:36am CDT by Bob the (reef)builder
DEAR MARINE CITIZENS
WE ARE OPEN FOR ALL YOUR MARINE REQUIREMENTS
ON VOTING DAY FROM 9AM TILL 12PM.:thumbup:
WE ENDEVOUR TO ALWAYS PROVIDE THE BEST SERVICE
AND OUR TOILETS ARE ENCLOSED..............:thumbup:
ALL THE BEST,
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Do Vortech MP40 and MP10 sync together
Posted: May 16th, 2011, 11:09am CDT by Tony
Does anyone know if I can add/sync a MP10 to my system of 2 MP40W. I need a bit of extra flow but I dont want another MP40W as it would be too much but I want to sync up a MP10. I asked Scott and he doesnt know
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JBJ Nano Wave Maker for Sale for sale: East Rand (Brakpan) - JHB
Posted: May 16th, 2011, 10:30am CDT by Jaco Schoeman
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:JBJ Nano Wave Maker Controller for Sale
Shipping or Collection only:East Rand (Brakpan) - JHB
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Both...
Notes:I got this wave controller to try out on my NPS tank with my two sun sun pumps...
I have run it for three weeks on the pumps, with an interval of 30 seconds per pump, and no issues. Still has original box.
Bought it for R380, and I want R250 for it.
It works very well, but the NPS requires very strong flow, and having one pump run at a time is not enough flow for them. This is a great Nano wave maker.
Can change flow intervals from 10 seconds to 6 minute on off, and is dead silent.
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Blueberry Gorgonian for sale: East Rand (Brakpan) - JHB
Posted: May 16th, 2011, 10:12am CDT by Jaco Schoeman
Single Coral for saleCommon Name:
Scientific Name:Blueberry Gorgonian
Size of coral-
How long have you had the coral?Fan is the size of a saucer
Shipping or Collection only:3months
Your location.Collection only - not negotiable
Price:East Rand (Brakpan) - JHB
Photo's:R150
Notes:
I am selling the blueberry as it is too large for my tank. I just do not have space for it anymore.
It is a non photosynthetic gorgonial, and does therefore require daily feeding with zooplankton foods.
It is not the easiest of the gorgonians, but undoubtedly one of the most beautiful!! ;)-
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Various corals for sale: East Rand (Brakpan) - JHB
Posted: May 16th, 2011, 10:02am CDT by Jaco Schoeman
Various corals for saleCommon Names:
Scientific Names:Tube Anemone's
Size of coralCerianthud
How long have you had the corals?Large
Shipping or Collection only:Two are 2years old!!
Your location.Collecting only
Price:East Rand (Brakpan) - JHB
Photo's:-
Notes:x2 Light purple Tube Anemone: R150each
Dark Purple Tube Anemone: R150
Orange/pink Tube Anemone: R250
I had two of these for over two years now. They are quite easy to keep, as long as they are fed. It is an invert and not a coral, thus lighting is of no concern, only feeding.-
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DIY nano
Posted: May 16th, 2011, 9:29am CDT by Qaiser
Hi
I am thinking of setting up a small 60cm tank but jst for a nennie and a clown maybe a blenny and a few inverts. it must be simple and cost effective. Any ideas -
Update
Posted: May 16th, 2011, 8:56am CDT by Qaiser
This is just an update of my tank -
What wave controller and wave makers?
Posted: May 15th, 2011, 1:05am CDT by Len
I am starting a new nano. It is a Boyu HS-60. The DT is 100l and the filter around 28l, total volume 128l
Want to keep LPS and some SPS, one day a nemi
Will have a circulation pump of around 1300l.
Now looking at a wave controller and wave makers. To many options.
What will work in a tank this size, without blowing everything around.
Was looking at the Redsea Wave Master Pro and the Boyo WM4 controller.
Some questions:
- How many wave-makers is best/good for a tank this size. Is 4 better than 2 or overkill?
- Is a "night mode" necessary/good? (PS. never realized the sea was calm at night, where does this come from?)
- Worked out that I need around total of 4000 l/h in the tank on top of the return pump, is this overkill for this tank?
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Mounting corals and stuff.
Posted: May 15th, 2011, 8:55pm CDT by sout
Hey peeps.
I am going to rescape my cube tank soon, as I don't like the way it looks, waisting to much space. I was wondering what I can use to stick the rock together, as well as how to get my corals to stick to the rocks in a way I want them to? Is there a glue that works underwater that won't kill the fish or corals? -
DSB
Posted: May 15th, 2011, 8:32pm CDT by rob189
what is the best stuff to use as a DSB? should i add extra stuff(bacteria) between the layers?
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Complete System for sale 1mx0.65x0.6 for sale: Centurion
Posted: May 15th, 2011, 8:16pm CDT by neo
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
Location:Complete System for sale 1mx0.65x0.6
Shipping or Collection only:Centurion
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection
Notes:Complete system for sale:
R7000
14 months running
Approx 500l system (sump included)
Tank 1000w x 650d x 600h 10mm glass, 12mm bottom, center overflow box
Sump 900w x 550d x 480h, 4 chambers (3 + 50l topup chamber at rear of sump)
Galvanised stand, 900 high, six legs, 40mm sq tubing, ajustable feet
RO station with 4-stage RO unit, 90l JoJo RO drum 50l salt mixing drum
Orca 100 internal skimmer, lifetech return pump
2 x seio
1 x jagger heater 250w, 1x chinese heater
T5 light unit with 8 T5s, 4 timers, can switch 2 T5's at a time
30kg of rock, 20kg base + 10kg mixed lr
Fiji pink substrate
Playsand DSB
1) Blastomosa
2) Xenia
3) Leather frag
4) Hammer 4 large heads, one small, and about 4 very small newly forming heads)
5) Favia
6) Leather
7) Mushrooms, looks a bit diff than pic due to one big one moving to side of rock
8) Kenya tree, about 500mm high
9) 4 x Decorated fire fish
10) Yellow coral goby
11) Yellow Assessor
12) Australian Ellegance
13) Pipe Organ
14) Couple of hermits and snails
lots of pods and worms
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Hawaiian Cleaner Wrasse Questions?
Posted: May 15th, 2011, 5:33pm CDT by Slagter
Hey guys
Has anyone ever got the normal blue cleaner wrasse to eat prepared foods for an length of time? I am seriously considering getting the Hawaiian variety. It's a stunning fish and I'd love to see it thrive in my tank.
I have brine shrimp eggs, so making fresh Brine is not a problem. Would this help wean them? I know that they are extremely difficult to raise and get to thrive, but I seriously want to try my hand at this stunning fish.
Any experience and help would be fantastic! Thanks
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Boyu flow...
Posted: May 15th, 2011, 5:33pm CDT by Henkart
Hi Guys
i need some help with my flow in my tank, i have the standard return pump that i got with the boyu tl-550 and i bought a power head... i don't know how to position them right... they are both at the top of the tank...
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ON/Of Timers on MH light
Posted: May 15th, 2011, 4:44pm CDT by Len
Will I damage the MH balast units if I manage the on/of time with a simple plug timer?
I am worried that simple taking power off them, or supplying them with power in their on position might damage them?
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Hello!
Posted: May 15th, 2011, 1:29pm CDT by Ace
I've had a browse through the forums on this site and found a wealth of information on here!
I have a 15 month old daughter and the Mrs and I decided it would be nice to get her a fish to look at.
What started off as a small exercise that may have been a goldfish in a bowl or perhaps a small freshwater tank turned into a Boyu TL550 marine nano.
I set things up about 6 weeks ago, live rock, water etc. and had the water tested for nitrites and ammonia levels last week. Everything is A for Away.
So today, I'm off to get some animals. One, perhaps two fish. A clownfish is one of them, for sure. Perhaps a hermit crab or two (I hear they like company) and at least one cool shrimp!
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Anemone tube worm
Posted: May 15th, 2011, 1:29pm CDT by sout
Hi peeps
I bought an anemone tube worm, which is bright yellow inside and all the tentacles on the outside. It is so light that the slightest current just blows it away. How can I place it? Does it mind strong current or not? It's base is long and brown with no base like a normal anemone. Will paste a pic soon. -
ATI Powercone 250i
Posted: May 15th, 2011, 1:25pm CDT by durleo
ATI teases new I series Powercone skimmer (Video)
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ATI released the Powercone skimmer late last year. The skimmer used a grid wheel type impeller that was promised to deliver a new bubble experience most of us dream of. Fast forward about 6 months and a new version of the skimmer has just been teased on video. This new “I” series adds several new features versus the original. The biggest new featuring is the Powercone I series will add a controllable pump that will help you regulate the flow of the skimmer. With the help of an included controller, the pump can produce anywhere from 150 to 3000 lph with a simple flick of the wrist. A new video that has been produced by ATI shows the controller housing to look like that of the Sunpower controllable T5 units we have seen in months past. With the addition of the controller the Powercone I series will be able to produce a soft start as well as completely turn off the controller senses a blockage. Another new feature is the integration of a digital air flow sensor. We are told that the digital sensor has little to no air resistance and allows you to monitor the performance of the skimmer. At this point in the game we have not seen the original ATI Powercone released to major retailers with some still taking pre orders for the device. If you are obsessed with control and like the foam factory that ATI promises you might want to wait for the new I series to land at your doorstep. The original powercone 250 is priced in the US at around $530 and you should expect to pay an additional premium for the controllable I series. Check out the newly released video below showcasing the I series controllable talents.
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Maidens Hair Wanted Please
Posted: May 15th, 2011, 12:25pm CDT by FransSny
If anyone has some, can get some it would be greatly appreciated. Obviously willing to [ay if needs be and ship at own cost.
Maiden's Hair Plant - Chlorodesmis sp. (Also known as Turtle Grass) -
T5 Unit For Sale for sale: Cape Town
Posted: May 15th, 2011, 12:11pm CDT by Rabbit
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:T5 Unit For Sale
Shipping or Collection only:Cape Town
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Shipping at own cost
Notes:6 x t5 Bulbs Included. Coralstar , Sylvana and Reeftek
4 x 12k Actinic Blue
2 X 10k White
Make me an Offer :)
1.2 Meter in Length
Reason for Selling Insufficient for my size tank as my depth is at 700m
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Blenny kicking Goby's butt
Posted: May 15th, 2011, 11:50am CDT by *Philip*
Hi there
I bought a bicolor blenny on Friday. I thought they are supposed to be peacefull, but this one "fishes" my yellow goby from under his rock, chases and bites him. What can I do? -
getting an anthia to eat
Posted: May 15th, 2011, 11:38am CDT by Tremayn
Hey guys. I got a male Maldives anthia on Thursday. He spent a lot of time hiding but now he is swimming out in the open. He hasn't eaten since. What can i give him to get him to eat? -
Niger Trigger and Foxface for sale for sale: Fourways
Posted: May 15th, 2011, 11:38am CDT by Furbz
Fish for saleCommon Name:
Scientific Name:Niger Trigger and Foxface for sale
Size of fish-
How long have you had the fish?12cm and 15cm
Is the fish eating?been in an established tank for 1.5 years
Shipping or Collection only:like pigs
Your location.Collection only
Price:Fourways
Photo's:R260 each or R480 for both
Notes:MODS
i have tried uploading pictures using Quick upload.
i dont think quick upload is working.
its says 'uploading' then just goes blank.
the pictures are small enough in dimensions and size so they arent the issue.
i am reposting this add because i need these fish to go quickly.
any help would be appreciated.hi guys,
i have the following fish for sale.
Niger Trigger (S-M) R250
Foxface (M-L) R250
or R450 for both
they are in Fourways area
both are fat and healthy and eating like pigs
i do need these to go asap so my only rule is fastest guy to me gets the fish.
i will try get some pictures up asap.
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Niger Trigger and Foxface for sale for sale: Fourways
Posted: May 15th, 2011, 11:31am CDT by Furbz
Fish for saleCommon Name:
Scientific Name:Niger Trigger and Foxface for sale
Size of fish-
How long have you had the fish?12cm and 15cm
Is the fish eating?been in an established tank for 1.5 years
Shipping or Collection only:like pigs
Your location.Collection only
Price:Fourways
Photo's:R260 each or R480 for both
Notes:Mods,
for some reason Quick upload is not working.
i have tried to attach pictures but its not working.
the pictures are small enough in size and dimensions.
not sure whats going on here.
if you can help please let me know??hi guys,
i have the following fish for sale.
Niger Trigger (S-M) R250
Foxface (M-L) R250
or R450 for both
they are in Fourways area
both are fat and healthy and eating like pigs
i do need these to go asap so my only rule is fastest guy to me gets the fish.
Furbz -
TDS reading 3pps
Posted: May 15th, 2011, 10:48am CDT by Difficult marine
Hi Guy
I have RO unit from Waterboy when the reading was 6ppm. I change all filter media but the reading only come down to 3ppm,can't come down to 0ppm.When the unit new reading is 0ppm. Do you have any experience like that? or i did something wrong. The tap water reading is 38ppm.
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Check this out
Posted: May 15th, 2011, 9:28am CDT by DudleyD
Although the clip is 4 years old - these guys are/were well organised. The yanks are spoilt.
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My Harlequin Shrimp
Posted: May 15th, 2011, 9:07am CDT by Sentari
Here's some photo's of my latest addition.
I've had him for 3 weeks. Eating nicely and wandering around.
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Hi
Posted: May 14th, 2011, 11:39pm CDT by rob189
my tank....as you can see its fishless....Brooklynella- enough said. so im leaving it like it is for another month or so. please feel free to criticise and to give advice.
thanks..
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glass thickness
Posted: May 14th, 2011, 10:35pm CDT by johannes rall
Hi peeps I just want to know what you think.Just for interest sake if i want to build a 1500x600x600 tank what thickness glass should i use.I was thinking of 12mm -
Flow and Substrate
Posted: May 14th, 2011, 7:20pm CDT by pXius
Ok, so I'm picking up my 1.5MLX50WX70H tank on Monday.
Most of my equipment has been decided on but I'm still stuck at the flow part.
Will 2x "Boyu Wavemaker WM-1" in the center blowing to the sides
or
one in each corner blowing to the center do the trick? Should I be looking at something else?
From what I read they are rated at 4000Lph, (guessed by most people as the true stats are not availble).
(The tank will consist of 2 "mini reefs", 1 in each side of the tank with a open space in the middle, meaning most of my coral will be on the sides.)
Also what return pump would you guys recommended?
I will be using a reactor with NP reducing Bio-pellets instead of a DSB so not to worried about flow in that section.
And finally substrate in the DT.
I've read tons of threads and still not completely sold.
Play sand vs aragonite?
I like a fine "beach like" look, but would obviously want whats best for the inmates.
(I want to future proof flow- so want to make sure its enough for SPS etc. in the future)
Thanks guys/gals -
hi again
Posted: May 14th, 2011, 7:08pm CDT by johannes rall
Hi to all in marine world.Yes I finally rebuilded the tank(at last).YES I know it took a long time but hopefully ill be in business very soon.Going to leak test it tomorrow and by next weekend it will be running and if luck is on my side it will hold. -
Calcium Reactor setup for sale: Durbanville
Posted: May 14th, 2011, 7:06pm CDT by Jcc
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Calcium Reactor setup
Shipping or Collection only:Durbanville
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:collection
Notes:Selling my calcium reactor setup as im manual dosing. aqua excell reactor, 2kg CO2(empty) with regulator and 3/4 full ARM media. All going for R1300
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ATTACK of the killer bristleworm!!!
Posted: May 14th, 2011, 5:02pm CDT by viper357
I got nailed today :p
First off, please excuse my dirty grubby fingers, I was working on my car earlier so I wasn't my normal spotless self. :)
So, after much swearing and sweating and finger crushing, I finished changing the front brake pads and also put on new front stabilizer drop link rods on my car, y'all really needed to know that. :p Anyway, after a quick wash and a nice cup of coffee I then decided it was now time to move that pesky coral that had been bugging me for so long because it was in the wrong place.:biggrin:
After carefully picking up my prized specimen I made a rather embarrassing squeaking sound coupled with a few choice words, alas the coral ended upside down on top of a piece of rock, and it stayed there for a while until I nursed my wounds from my first ever bristleworm attack!!!!
p.s. this was also the perfect opportunity for me to play with my new photo editing program, take note of the fancy shmancy borders and watermark :tt2::tt2:
It actually wasn't too bad, the initial sting caught me and lasted a few seconds, but seemed to stop as soon as my hand had dried.
"Operation Extraction" then commenced, much to my daughters delight. lol.
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Offline
Posted: May 14th, 2011, 3:46pm CDT by pXius
Hi guys,
I havnt been able to access the online shop, you guys offline? -
Hugh Marine (Dorry Pets tops)
Posted: May 14th, 2011, 3:37pm CDT by Hugh Marine
Just a message to tel all the reefers that Dorry pets are tops
I have bought a complete setup from Dorry pets that they have advice me to do
and it is working great
They are far the best marine shop that i have visited
So ten out of ten for Dewald and Lanco for the great service and excelent setup
Thanks[url=http://www.marineaquariumsa.com/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=38043][i
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Pet Stop LIGHTING
Posted: May 14th, 2011, 1:51pm CDT by Moolis
Hi Reefers
During this period that we waited for the insurance to sort-out their problems we did not sit around and do nothing.;)
We imported some unique products.:thumbup:
Some of these that would interest you as a reef keeper are MH light units (MUCH MORE TO COME)
So for a start I would like to introduce you to the 1st range of products we imported. We imported 4 MH light units
70w double ended units R2 240-00
150w double ended units R2 390-00
250w Single ended units R2 560-00
400w single ended units R2 755-00
Globs for all these units Priced from R300 to R650
(wholesale enquiries welcome)
the 70w and 150w units are double ended and include:- The unit have 5 adjustable points for you to position the light and fan to your liking
- Night lights = x2 led units with 7 lights each
- Globe included
- Unit wheight 2.63 kg (not balast)
- Separate electronic ballast
- Built in adjustable cooling fan
- 3 Separate switches for each of these functions
Side view
The night lights on the double ended units
Unit in the box
Unit for comparison
THEN the 250w and 400w units
the 250w and 400w units are single ended and include:- The unit have 5 adjustable points for you to position the light and fan to your liking
- Globe included
- Unit wheight 2.68 kg (not balast)
- Separate electronic ballast
- Built in adjustable cooling fan
- 2 Separate switches for each of these functions
Side view
Boxed
Compare
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Niger Trigger (12cm) and Foxface(14cm) for sale for sale: Fourways
Posted: May 14th, 2011, 1:00pm CDT by Furbz
Fish for saleCommon Name:
Scientific Name:Niger Trigger (12cm) and Foxface(14cm) for sale
Size of fish-
How long have you had the fish?12cm and 14cm est.
Is the fish eating?been in an established tank for 1.5 years
Shipping or Collection only:like pigs
Your location.Collection only
Price:Fourways
Photo's:R260 each or R480 for both
Notes::) struggling with pictures, they wont upload. size of picture is small so are dimensions??
hi guys,
i have the following fish for sale.
Niger Trigger (S-M) R250
Foxface (M-L) R250
or R450 for both
they are in Fourways area
both are fat and healthy and eating like pigs
i do need these to go asap so my only rule is fastest guy to me gets the fish.
i will try get some pictures up asap.
Furbz -
Boerbull puppies for sale
Posted: May 14th, 2011, 12:22pm CDT by robertkukla
ok these pups are for sale
they are 4 weeks and already eating on there own mother has stopped feeding they are bitting her
we have 6 ther are 3 male 3 female
R300.00 each
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Week-end Specials
Posted: May 14th, 2011, 11:19am CDT by Naiema
We have some lovely specials for this week-end only::thumbup: Green Chromis, Yellowtail Damsels &PJ Cardinals R39,Selaris Blennies &Goldies R59, Scopas (large) R129. Regal Tangs, Clown Triggers,Clowns and more instore specials. Ph 0217122534/0826368990 -
Niger Trigger and Fox Face for sale: Alberton, JHB
Posted: May 14th, 2011, 9:59am CDT by Carne
Fish for saleCommon Name:
Scientific Name:Niger Trigger and Fox Face
Size of fish-
How long have you had the fish?Large
Is the fish eating?Years
Shipping or Collection only:Fish eat normal, pellets, flakes, frozen and nori
Your location.collection
Price:Alberton, JHB
Photo's:Trigger R400, Fox Face R450
Notes:
Hi All,
I have a few fish for sale.
There are a few rules to this buy so listen up first:
1.All livestock can be viewed anytime during the day/evening from now until Tuesday 17/05/2011 morning 11h00.
2.All livestock needs to be paid upfront and will then be available for collection on Wednesday 18/05/2001 in the afternoon/evening.
3.Any livestock not collected on Wednesday will result in a refund of your purchase and money will be repaid into your bank account.
I know the above rules are strict but i have very little time available and cannot afford to be messed around. Please no dibs allowed.
If you like the fish please PM me and i will send you my contact details to arrange viewing.
If you have paid and really cannot make it on Wednesday for collection then we can arrange for pick-up on a seperate day during the following week. Discuss this with me and maybe i can accomodate you.
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Fish highway
Posted: May 13th, 2011, 12:04am CDT by sean_koekemoer
Check this out..... Amazing.... Read the description at the bottom pf the page on how it is possible in doing such a tank:
Aquatic Eden: Aquarium Fish Highway - Aquascaping Aquarium Blog
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Camera Suggestions
Posted: May 13th, 2011, 11:58pm CDT by eb.adam
Hello everyone!
I'm planning an island holiday this July. Nonetheless, I'm definitely going to get pictures of the marine life. My wife has a decent Cybershot W320 for which an underwater housing costs approx. R2000.00. For the price, I'd rather buy a cheaper underwater camera. This is like a once or twice of thing.
Can anyone suggest a camera for underwater use for approx R1000?
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Slim Line Overflow
Posted: May 13th, 2011, 10:58pm CDT by Michael B
Hi Guys,
I have just had a new tank built (build thread to follow shortly) with a slim-line overflow, which is bloody noisy??
Is there anything I can do to reduce the noise on a slim line overflow?
Please any ideas to reduce the noise would be appreciated.
Cheers
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T5 x 4 light unit 1.2m for sale: cpt
Posted: May 13th, 2011, 8:52pm CDT by maj
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:T5 x 4 light unit 1.2m
Shipping or Collection only:cpt
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:collect
Notes:HI
have 1.2m T5 x 4 unit ,Hopar unit
54 watt with bulbs,6months old.
R600
0837196146
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New shipment now in QT
Posted: May 13th, 2011, 7:21pm CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
Guys I have a MAC shipment now in QT and will be available next week. Here is the list
I will go back to the shop later and take some pics to put here.
Regal tangs
Small-medium R395
Large R465
X Large Yellow belly 14cm R700
Tennenti Tangs
Medium size R425
Yellow Tangs
Large size R 495
Then the extra special treat this week is that I have two longhorn boxfish that are simply adorable they are R350 each
I also have the following fish available
Threadfin Butterfly medium size R195
Chromis R60
XX Large Naso Lituratus ( Blond Naso ) 19cm
R895
XXX Large Niger Trigger 25cm
R750
XX Large Hawaiian Black trigger ( super stunning fish ) 17cm
R990
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New shipment now in QT
Posted: May 13th, 2011, 7:21pm CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
Guys I have a MAC shipment now in QT and will be available next week. Here is the list
I will go back to the shop later and take some pics to put here.
Regal tangs
Small-medium R395
Large R465
X Large Yellow belly 14cm R700
Tennenti Tangs
Medium size R425
Yellow Tangs
Large size R 495
Then the extra special treat this week is that I have two longhorn boxfish that are simply adorable they are R350 each
I also have the following fish available
Threadfin Butterfly medium size R195
Chromis R60
XX Large Naso Lituratus ( Blond Naso ) 19cm
R895
XXX Large Niger Trigger 25cm
R750
XX Large Hawaiian Black trigger ( super stunning fish ) 17cm
R990
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4 month old tank and sump forsale for sale: Cape Town
Posted: May 13th, 2011, 5:18pm CDT by Xereo
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
Location:4 month old tank and sump forsale
Shipping or Collection only:Cape Town
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection
Notes:R1000. neg
8mm glass 600x400??x450?? Cant remember lol :)
Only the tank, the stand and sump
And the plumbing obvously
Great starter tank
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Black and white Worm
Posted: May 13th, 2011, 5:14pm CDT by Pygmy
Hey all. Please excuse my ignorance. But i bot some soft coral from a reputable dealer nearby and when i got home I found severaly snake like worms extending from the live rock. They are black and white and seem to be a bit hairy. They extend out and have a very snakey look about their movement. they dont appear to have a visible head either, and are about an inch long. Does anyone have any idea what this is? -
My 1ft - 50L QT system, fully automated and DIY
Posted: May 13th, 2011, 5:07pm CDT by dallasg
oki so i have been thinking of how best to QT new fish at the least cost, hastle and space.
So the goal is to have your new fish live in a sterile environment for 2 weeks until he is eating and healthy. so my goal was to make a system that would be self sustaining and yet viable and work without jeopardising the health of the fish.
So as tradition has it, one sets up a tank with a heater, skimmer and small airdriven bio-filter, then one medicates the fish and does a WC every second day. Now due to the small filter etc one would have to feed sparingly etc.
so i thought of this idea, which re-uses the salt-water, stays running, and makes it easier to QT fish.
the 1ft tank has a heater, hangon skimmer and air driven filterfloss filter with some bio-balls in it, i then have 2 x 25L drums positioned one above the tank and one below, with the tank having a single overflow going into the bottom drum. i then fill the top bucket with ASW and start dripping it at about 1ml per minute, the tank then overflows and drains into the bottom bucket over a period of a day or so, once finished, i then swap buckets around.
now this performs a constant waterchange keeping NH4 and NO2 minimal and fish less stressed, i then take the water from the bottom and treat it with seachem prime, carbon, and every other chemical that i think will clear the water and aerate and keep the water moving. i keep repeating the cycle until fish is in DT.
now when the QT is not being used i add a small pump to the bottom drum and pump to the top drum with the valve open completely so the water just cycles. there is also a ATU to keep water at 1024
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Daddys sea garden
Posted: May 13th, 2011, 4:18pm CDT by vetman17
Hi all,
I am very excited to have joined the forum. After hours spent googling marine takes I have found that this forum is the most incitful site.
My father recently passed away and I have decide to build him a marine garden because he loved the sea and sea life in it. Call it my way of always having him with me.
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green tip torch coral distance from other coral
Posted: May 13th, 2011, 2:45pm CDT by Charl_Stanhope
How far should I place my green tip torch coral be place from other corals. Especially from the finger leather and to my candy cane as they are about 15 cm away from where I want to place my coral? -
My SPS Reef Tank
Posted: May 13th, 2011, 1:46pm CDT by charlv
Ok so here's some pics of my tank
Some coral pics
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Fools Gold - naturally occuring ocean Iron suplement dosing
Posted: May 13th, 2011, 12:52pm CDT by SchyffS
just as our systems are closed systems, in many ways, on a global perspective the open ocean is also a closed system requiring supplement dosing....just my take on the matter.
'Fool's gold' from the deep is fertiliser for ocean life
Debates?
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Blastomussa Pineapple Coral Wanted
Posted: May 13th, 2011, 12:24pm CDT by flamming angel
Want the above coral... preferably a mixture of to colours red and green. If any 1 has please let me know.
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Clown Surgeon
Posted: May 13th, 2011, 12:16pm CDT by gMAN
Anybody got long term experience with these guys? What's your take on them? Thinking of adding this guy to my setup.
Current tangs:
1 x Regal
1 x Yellow
1 x Scopas
Other inmates:
1 x Clown Trigger
1 x Niger Trigger
2 x Osc Clowns
1 x cleaner wrasse
1 x CBB
1 x Pyjama Cardinal
1x Mandarin
Corals:
Whole lotta zoa's, Torch, Hammer, Xenia, GSP, Mushrooms, Candy Cane
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Various corals for sale: Brakpan
Posted: May 13th, 2011, 11:11am CDT by robertkukla
Various corals for saleCommon Names:
Scientific Names:1)pink zoas 2)coco worm 3)green leather 4)tourch tip coral 5)brain coral red 6)mushroom with palies 7)zoas palies and mushroom rock 8)green brain 9)clam 10)large green mushrooms 11)palies and mushrooms 12)brain coral 13)moon coral 14)kenya tree
Size of coral-
How long have you had the corals?all sorts
Shipping or Collection only:6 months to 1 year
Your location.collect only
Price:Brakpan
Photo's:-
Notes:im shutting my system down for 2 months so i can move and setup the new system in the new house
full tank shot
1) pink zoas R300.00
2) purple coco worm R150.00 sold
3) green leather mans hand size R 350.00
4) torch tip coral 10 heads R400.00 sold
5) brain coral red R400.00
6) palies and mushrooms R250.00
7) palies and zoas and mushrooms R250.00
8) green yellow brain coral R400.00
9) clam brown with blue speckles R350.00
10) large green mushrooms 250.00 sold
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how to get rid of...
Posted: May 13th, 2011, 10:40am CDT by Duri
... this!
I have tried siphon, airstone and strong current... no success
Should I just scrub it?
AND THIS!
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Galaxy
Posted: May 13th, 2011, 10:35am CDT by Duri
What do I feed this sucker? :tt2: his tenticles goes sup:eek:r long :lol:
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My new corner tank - 162L
Posted: May 13th, 2011, 9:29am CDT by Bonzai
Just fetched my new custom built corner tank last night.
It's a corner tank, done with black silicone, and holds 162L.
It has a coast to coast overflow that runs down to a sump, yet to be designed.
Here's some photos I could take:
(Will take some better photo's later under better lighting.)
It has a 6mm base, and 5mm panels.
If all goes well, will be getting the stand today.
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Clown trying to host in substrate
Posted: May 13th, 2011, 8:42am CDT by Qaiser
my clown has been hosting in my frogspawn for months then i got a rbta. i moved the frogspawns to the sump and place the rbta on the same place and he hosted imediatly but when moved the rbta his now trying to host in the subrate:lol: any ideas on how to get him to host in the nennie after moving it to the prefered spot -
Moved DSB, PH spike???
Posted: May 13th, 2011, 8:08am CDT by RiaanP
What happened?
I replaced my sump. DSB area doubled up.
I got "old" sand standing in a drum for 7 months. Little bit of water over it. Interesting thing is that there was 2 bristle worms still alive on this cold sand after all that time. But I could smell that faint rotten egg flavour, so I washed it out with tap water and a final rinse in RO water. Put this in the bottom 70 to 80mm of the new sump.
Then I just scooped out my old DSB and placed it on top. Completely disturbing it. Used all the sand from the old DSB.
Only parameter that changed, was the Nitrate. It shot up to 50, and a week later already down to 10. All other parameters are fine. No ammonia spike at all, was half expecting it.
Only weird thing that happened, on day 4 after the move, the PH shot up from the "normal" 7.9 to 8.7.
Day after the move up to day 3 it was the usual 7.9.
Did a water change and that brought it down to 8.5.
Next afternoon it was down to 8.3, the day there after 8.1 and then it stabilized back on its old level of 7.9.
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Charl's TL 550
Posted: May 12th, 2011, 9:55pm CDT by Charl_Stanhope
Hey guys.
Ive been on this thread for a long time and havent had the guts to put my setup on the forum since all you guys have such amazing setups. Thanks for all the advice given and after a while I decided to open my tanks thread.(illl tell you the whole story,sorry its so long)
Ive got a Boyu TL550 which has been running for about 15 months or so. I got given bad advice so started adding live stock after like 3 weeks. a keyhole angel and a damsel. After another few weeks my lfs told me I can add some clowns and sold me 8 and a tomato clown. Hows that.?I know its my own fault as I trusted the lfs and didnt read up on anything.Learned some hard lessons. I realised soon enough and gave away all my live stock except 2 clowns,which I still have. But the damaged was done. I struggled with algae and just had an ugly tank for like 6 months. Almost gave up.
Eventually I discovered this forum and things started changing for the better.
I changed my filtration to the following : 1st chamber : filter floss(i change every 3 days), chamber 2 : skimmer and heater, chamber 3, phosguard, purigen and once a month for a week or so activated carbon. In the last chamber my return pump and uv sterilizer. Im runniong the standard boyu lights(im gonna upgrade by adding another tube of lights,very soon)
Ive got +- 18 kg of live rock(my lfs ripped me off and sold me kenyan live rock for R220 per kilo with my tank) and like 3 kgs of base rock. My substrate is beach sand. Ive got a sun sun 1400 l flow and a seio 1000 l flow pump for flow.
My current live stock : 2 percula clowns, 1 dotty back , 6 starfish,turbo snails , 2 other snails.
After 12 months only started adding corals as I didnt feel my water was good enough even tho the parametres were. I still had algae. But all my corals are doing very well.
Here is a list of them : Ill post some pics and maybe you guys can give them the correct names : Feather Duster
Green star polyps
mushroom corals
Finger Leather Coral
Bright green mushrooms
Green Candy Cane Coral(it has doubled in size in a weeks time)
Ill be adding more coral tomorrow. and some cleaner shrimp.
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Any Cape town reefers got LPS for sale
Posted: May 12th, 2011, 9:39pm CDT by Sammy
Hi Guys, would like to start stocking my tank with some LPS, anything you have pls let me know !!! Water params settled and now ready !
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maybe upgrade for buyo skimmer?
Posted: May 12th, 2011, 8:58pm CDT by Charl_Stanhope
Hey guys. Check out these skimmers. Think they might just work in the buyo tanks. heres a couple of links. Tell me what you guys think. The chamber where you can put the skimmer in the boyu is 11cm by 11cm (10cm by 10cm to be safe)and deep enough for most small skimmers.probably 40cm deep.
Here is one rated for 25-30 gallons/hour.
Amazon.com: AquaticLife Internal Mini Skimmer 115 - up to 30 gal. - 3 in x 3.25 in x 10.5 in: Kitchen & Dining
Amazon.com: AquaticLife Internal Mini Skimmer 115 - up to 30 gal. - 3 in x 3.25 in x 10.5 in: Kitchen & Dining
another one rated for 35 gallons.
Amazon.com: Hydor USA SlimSkim Nano Internal Skimmer for Mini Aquariums and Mini Reefs, 23-35 Gal: Kitchen & Dining Amazon.com: Hydor USA SlimSkim Nano Internal Skimmer for Mini Aquariums and Mini Reefs, 23-35 Gal: Kitchen & Dining
If you scroll on the web page you can see the specs for the skimmers.
here is another one. it seems to be the smallest of em all and the cheapest
Current USA Fission Nano Protein Skimmer
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Incomplete 1.2m tank cabinet for sale: Parklands, Cape Town
Posted: May 12th, 2011, 7:21pm CDT by Jaak
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Incomplete 1.2m tank cabinet
Shipping or Collection only:Parklands, Cape Town
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection
Notes:1,2m tank stand for sale. 500mm square metal tubing frame, galvanised and painted with hammerite. Nearly complete cabinet work done with superwood. As you can see in pic it has been primed already. I still have the wood for the doors too. All this cabinet needs is someone to complete the doors and give it nice coat of paint. This is yours for R500-00!!! First come first served...
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90cm Quarantine tank for sale for sale: Parklands, Cape Town
Posted: May 12th, 2011, 7:12pm CDT by Jaak
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:90cm Quarantine tank for sale
Shipping or Collection only:Parklands, Cape Town
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection only
Notes:90cm tank for sal with black plastic canopy and metal stand for sale. I used to use it as my quarantine tank back in th
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skimmer and lights needed
Posted: May 12th, 2011, 6:57pm CDT by victor du plessis
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Geoffrey's back
Posted: May 12th, 2011, 6:11pm CDT by geoffrey
Hello everyone!
Its been almost 3 years since I sold my tank. I'm hungry to get back in to it! I'm looking for a 1.5m tank if anyone has available or knows people who knows people give me a shout. Tank myst be scratch free if possible!
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Adding to more T5's
Posted: May 12th, 2011, 5:26pm CDT by Meneer
I currently have a 1.2M tank with 4 T5 58W's
2 x 10000
2 x Actinic
I do have a extra ballast, and thought about adding 2 more lights.
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450l juwel, reef tank
Posted: May 12th, 2011, 4:56pm CDT by Old P.E Boy
Hi guys.
Firstly this isnt my tank...
Its one of my freinds in Springbock , who doesnt go on to MASA , but i thourght it whould be nice to show you guys.
photo was taken today and is of a :
Juwel vision 450 - 1.5m curved glass tank and is 450 liters.
40 kgs kenya liverock
30 kgs manufactured base rock.
18 kgs natural rock from the ocean.
the std T5 lights were changed to the
juwel marine white x 1
Juwel marine blue x 1
Juwel Daylight x 1
Juwuel highlight x 1
Giesaman aquapink x 1
Giiesaman power chrome 15000k x 1
Tempritures get high there in summer so theres a chiller
and for the cold nights of winter theres a jagger 300 heater.
Other filtration is a tetrateck EX 2400 canister and a 200liter barrel which is ther just to bump up ther water voloume.
The tank is on the top floor , but the barrel is on the outside of the house out off site on the bottom floor and is pumped to the tank.
This tank has been running about a year now.
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New member
Posted: May 12th, 2011, 2:18pm CDT by Mans best friends
Hi all, this is a really extensive collection of threads! Great advise too! :) -
Seachem De-nitrate media
Posted: May 12th, 2011, 1:11pm CDT by Len
Hi
Has anyone used this? View? Pro & Cons?
Will this work in a Water Boy 3in1 filter ?
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Yellow belly regal for sale: paulshof
Posted: May 12th, 2011, 12:24pm CDT by flamming angel
Fish for saleCommon Name:
Scientific Name:Yellow belly regal
Size of fish-
How long have you had the fish?15cm
Is the fish eating?3 yrs
Shipping or Collection only:yes - flakes, pellets, live and frozen
Your location.collection or drop off in sandton area
Price:paulshof
Photo's:R700
Notes:Urgent got the above fish for sale.
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New arrivals
Posted: May 12th, 2011, 11:51am CDT by Naiema
We landed some stunning marines again.Clown Triggers, Banggais,Regal,sailfin,PJ& Vlamingi tangs,Goldies&gobies, 6line wrasse,Bi Colour& Coral Beauties, Copperband,Selaris,Anemones&more.Ph 0217122534/0826368990 -
Awesome online book!
Posted: May 12th, 2011, 11:37am CDT by Tremayn
Check out this awesome book free to read online with lots of pretty pictures :thumbup:
This is on the bottom of the masa homepage, but Im just putting it here so you don't miss out!
I dont know if there is anything wrong with doing this mods :whistling:
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Angle of reflectors
Posted: May 12th, 2011, 10:33am CDT by Meneer
Hi there
I wanna have my own reflectors build, because I can not afford to buy ones.
A friend of mine has a company that can cut and bend.
It is for 58W T5's
What must the angle and length for a ^ shaped reflector be?
I was planning to either paint them white, or have it epoxy coated.
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ID websites
Posted: May 12th, 2011, 10:27am CDT by viper357
Found this rather cool wesbite that lists just about anything and everything from a marine aquarium. - reeflex - THE English-speaking seawater encyclopaedia
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Brown Algue - stressing me!!!
Posted: May 12th, 2011, 9:57am CDT by Henkart
Hi Guys
I need a pointer to get rid of this problem...
it is looking like thick wool on my rocks and sand...
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emperor juvie/adult naughty naughty boi
Posted: May 12th, 2011, 9:22am CDT by dropzone newbee
this is the culprit - ate my largest clam in a day :(
if he gets the taste of my other he may be on the "for sale " list
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TL450 - Hood
Posted: May 12th, 2011, 8:32am CDT by eb.adam
Hi there everyone! :)
I got myself a TL450 in April this year. It's running smoothly.
The time has come for extra modifications beyond what Boyu can give me.
I've removed bio-balls, ceramic rings, UV steriliser & the sponge in the first compartment,
I've added a SEIO Prop 320 and Buyo WM101 (which I removed - too much flow, sand was getting blown around and the suction mounts don't help much. Considering getting a magnet mount but so far, there are no dead spots as such, so not stress there), Boyu WG-308 Skimmer, Phosphate remover, PC fan for cooling, auto feeder, and lastly an topup addition in progress... So I want to try lighting now... Need more than the standard 36watts (I think it is) of light. These are the only modifications that I can remember now.
I want to try different lighting & fan/cooling options. I've phoned around and searched and searched for a replacement hood. No one seems to have a replacement hood for the TL450.
If anyone here has a spare TL450 hood in grey or from an old or broken tank, or perhaps doesn't use the hood any more, and is willing to sell to me, please give me a shout. The tank is a display in my lounge and hence, I need a grey hood. It still needs to look like a complete unit.
If anyone can advise me on this further, it would be a great help. I'm going to start a thread soon. It's just that time is precious. I have like 5 minutes a day for MASA. Will start one soon.
Thanks! :thumbup:
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Brilliant Hanna testers for multiple parameters
Posted: May 12th, 2011, 8:20am CDT by Tony
Check out this phosphate tester from Hanna. They will ship to SA and there are a lot of different test kits
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Time to start
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 11:34pm CDT by Lucas
So my freshwater angels died last weekend and I decided to scrap the tank instead of starting over. Thus providing me with the ideal opportunity to get a marine tank started.
I know the general consensus is to go as big as possible (budget not breaking) but since I'm not a homeowner yet I need to keep it practical for the time being.
I was thinking of starting something in the sub 100L range for now so that I could get used to how marine tanks work compared with my freshwater tanks.
I had a look at some tanks and can get a great deal on a Boyu MT-30 (http://www.boyuaquarium.com/en_Artic...?ArticleID=350) but that would be somewhat REALLY small and I know I'm going to kick myself for it in a months time.
I can get a Juwell Korall 60 (Tropical fresh water) tank for about the same, but would have to look at filter system changes for the marine side as I am unsure if the single sponge with maybe a seachem purigen bag would suffice ?
The Juwell will provide me a nice 55L display to start with at a reasonable price, depending on changes to be made for the filters etc.
The idea behind it all is to get a basic reef growing in increments as budget allows and having 2 clowns in there to start with.
But then I find myself wondering if maybe I shouldn't go for something bigger like the Boyu TL550 instead since it comes with everything one needs to get started and a decent size to boot.
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clown fish for sale: paulshof
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 11:25pm CDT by flamming angel
Fish for saleCommon Name:Ocellaris clownfish
Scientific Name:
Size of fish-
How long have you had the fish?6-7 cm
Is the fish eating?4 months
Shipping or Collection only:flakes
Your location.collection
Price:paulshof
Photo's:R80 each
Notes:
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Hi Newbie...
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 11:07pm CDT by jaco1981
Halloos
Im from Cape town and I have a Boyu tl-550 128L tank that I bought 2 months ago.
Chamber 1 - Bag of carbon.
Chamber 2 - Protein skimmer.
Chamber 3 - Bag of NitratR and bag of Extrax Phos and heater.
Chamber 4 - Return pump.
Standard lighting supplied with tank.
As I jumped into this new hobby I added live rock after I had the tank for a week...
After 2 weeks a friend gave me 3 buisket sea stars which I added to my tank.
After a month my local pet shop advised me to add 2 x mollies to cycle my tank faster... I did so and they are doing well. I added 3 clownfish a week ago and they really look happy, but Im really scared that Im going to fast!!
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Green star polyps growing funny
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 10:38pm CDT by Charl_Stanhope
hey guys
I recently bought some gsp which was not attached to any rock so I put it on a piece of base rock. The gsp has got a bend in it so itsnot lying flat on the rock. Will it eventually attach itself flat to the rock or will there always be a gap between some gsp and the rock. Also,its quite a large piece.how soon can you frag it. Ive had it in my tank for just over a month and its been open since and definitley growing very very well. Some pieces are hanging over the rock. Is it advisable to frag it and then place it in better positions on the rock or should I just leave it so it covers the rock on its own.
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Reef Octopus Bh1000 Forsale or Trade for sale: Cape Town Tokai
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 9:48pm CDT by Xereo
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Reef Octopus Bh1000 Forsale or Trade
Shipping or Collection only:Cape Town Tokai
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection
Notes:Well i have a Bh1000 skimmer rated for 300L. (6 Months Old)
Im willing to let it go for R650 or trade for a RO unit..
or something else that i can use on my new tank :)
Let me know
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Lion Fish eats Shrimp
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 9:28pm CDT by Immo
Not sure if this was posted...but poor little cleaner
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWy-2ExcJgY&feature=fvwrelhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWy-2ExcJgY&feature=fvwrel -
Latest Canon Rumors
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 7:32pm CDT by sean_koekemoer
Some of the new babies coming soon:
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Canon develops EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender1.4x: Digital Photography ReviewCanon today announces the development of a telephoto zoom lens featuring an integrated focal length extender the EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM EXTENDER 1.4x. The lens will be displayed for the first time during CP+, held in Yokohama, Japan.
Designed for Canons leading range of EOS Digital SLR cameras, the new lens will be an ideal addition for sports and wildlife photographers, offering exceptional flexibility with a built-in 1.4x extender that creates an increased focal range of 280 560mm.
Perfect for photographers who require high performance, fast aperture and a flexible telephoto range, the EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USMEXTENDER 1.4× will enable photographers to shoot a greater breadth of subjects using a single lens, delivering the best possible image quality at all focal lengths.
Developed as a new addition to Canons acclaimed L-series of professional lenses, the new lens will offer an unsurpassed combination of versatility, first-class optical performance and an enhanced weather-proof construction. The model will be released as part of Canons continued development of its EF lens line-up, offering enhanced performance and improved functions that cater for the needs of photographers from beginners through to professionals.
The EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM EXTENDER 1.4x is scheduled for launch during 2011.
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Canon Lenses « Canon RumorsI received a roadmap of sorts recently. The information went on to describe whats going on with a few of the new lenses supposedly coming from Canon, as well as some camera body information.
135 f/2L II
There is a replacement in development, and a prototype exists. However, it is not slated for release for a year or two. The current 135L sells well, and is very high performance.
35 f/1.4L II
The prototype exists and is slated for a 2011 announcement.
24-70 f/2.8L II
Apparently 5 versions of this lens exist. A few even have IS. It is slated for a 2011 announcement. The patent weve seen says no IS.
300 f/4L IS II
Expect this lens to arrive sometime in 2011 or early 2012. If what is mentioned next is true, then f/4 lenses may become more in demand as photographers aim to carry a lighter camera bag.
APS-H & ISO
The 1.3 crop will be going away. All cameras going forward will be APS-C and full frame. The ISO performance of upcoming cameras from Canon will be industry leading. This is in part because of sensor technology advancements as well as DIGIC V.
CRs Take
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Skimmer (should handle atleast 600-700L total volume)
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 5:46pm CDT by pXius
As stated, I need a skimmer. (in sump).
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Macro algae
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 5:45pm CDT by Konrad
Ive got an hair algae problem in my tank at the moment, well, its more or less under control but i want to introduce macro algae in my sump to help with this. Ive got some caulerpa today, is it recomended, i know that you must have light on it 24/7. Is it true that it can release toxins in the water that can be harmfull to corrals and is there anybody that have experianced this before? -
What kind of anemone?
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 3:46pm CDT by AfricaOffroad
Friend of mine recently bought this purple anemone
Absolutely stunning colour. Perhaps some guidance on its care , characteristics etc, would hate for him to loose a specimen like this. -
tonga branch live rock
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 3:40pm CDT by Duri
heard of it before?
whats your take on it? -
Various corals for sale PART 2: Wilgeheuwel
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 3:12pm CDT by rakabos
Various corals for saleCommon Names:
Scientific Names:Various
Size of coral-
How long have you had the corals?-
Shipping or Collection only:-
Your location.Collection
Price:Wilgeheuwel
Photo's:-
Notes:Hi guys
Some corals and frags available and in good health. I dipped them just to make sure no nasties make the trip into your tank. Pickup this weekend would be cool. All pics taken under T5's (4x white, 2x actinic blue)
Making two posts due to the limit on picture uploads
Item11: Zoas R70 SOLD
Item12: Zoas R70
Item13: Zoas R120
Item14: Zoas R70
Item15: Zoas R120
Item16: Zoas R120
Item17: Zoas R70
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Various corals for sale PART 1: Wilgeheuwel
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 3:11pm CDT by rakabos
Various corals for saleCommon Names:
Scientific Names:Various
Size of coral-
How long have you had the corals?-
Shipping or Collection only:-
Your location.Collection
Price:Wilgeheuwel
Photo's:-
Notes:Hi guys
Some corals and frags available and in good health. I dipped them just to make sure no nasties make the trip into your tank. Pickup this weekend would be cool. All pics taken under T5's (4x white, 2x actinic blue)
Making two posts due to the limit on picture uploads
Item1: Golden ricordea yuma. R200 SOLD
Item2: Finger leather. 15CM in diameter when fully open. R250
Item3: Christmas tree. Stands 15cm high or so and is a non-photosynthetic coral R200
Item4: Ricordea florida with really bright colors. R200
Item5: Zoas R100
Item6: Zoas R100
Item7: Zoas R100
Item8: Zoas R120
Item9: Zoas R70
Item10: Zoas R70
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Nuclear palys wanted
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 2:55pm CDT by rakabos
Hi guys
My zoa/paly dominated tank is in need of some nuclear palys. Price is not an issue!
Here is an example:
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Hawaiin Shipment landing soon!!
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 2:00pm CDT by Die Visdam
Gr8 news!!
We will be landing a hawaiin shipment is next 2 weeks. :thumbup:
We expect the following LS.
Centropyge fisheri - Fisher's Angel
Centropyge Loriculus - Flame Angel
Centropyge Flavissmus - Lemonpel Angel
C. flavissmus x c. vrolki - Lemponpeel hybrid
- orange peel hybrid
Centropyge potteri - Potter's Angelfish
Aracanthurus Hepatus - Pacific Blue / Regal Tang
acanthurus achilles - Achilles Tang
Ctenochaetus strigosus - Kole Tang
Acanthurus olivaceus - Orange Shoulder
Zebrasoma flavescens - Yellow Tang
acanthurus blochii - Ring Tail Tang
amphiron chrysopterus - Bluestripe Clarkii Clown
Calcinus elegans - Halloween Hermit
Lybia tessellata - Pom Pom Crab
Stenopus pyrsonotus - Ghost Shrimp
We will update you on prices and quantity when the LS lands.
Happy Reefing!! -
Baths, dips and water treatments
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 1:36pm CDT by williet
Hi Guys
Something I found on the net!!!
Tech Tips & Medical Reference
BATHS, DIPS AND WATER TREATMENTS -
Marine Velvet Disease: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 1:11pm CDT by williet
Hi Guys,
My fish got hit by velvet.... I was diagnosing it as W/S and well I was wrong.. Amazing thing is my fish have lived with it for a week before it became lethal.. Got some Chloroquin which I will dose tonight and hopefully rescue the rest of my livestock. It was a bad time for me last night... :dft004:
I thought to include this to help others as it did me. Marine Velvet Disease: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Veterinary & Aquatic Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith
Marine velvet disease is one of the most common diseases that affects marine aquarium fish. It is known by a variety of names including; amyloodiniosis, marine oodinium disease, oodiniosis, and gold dust disease. The scientific name of the infecting organism is Amyloodinium ocellatum. Amyloodinium is a one-celled organism called a dinoflagellate because it has whip-like structures (flagella) which help it move. It is highly adapted to parasitism. There are many free-living dinoflagellates present in most aquatic environments, but this particular species is one of the few that will actually cause disease in fish. This disease is widespread and can cause serious illness and death in aquarium fish if not recognized and treated quickly and properly. This article will give a description of the disease and offer treatment and prevention strategies.
Risk factors The number of organisms: Amyloodinium is present in a free-swimming and infective form in many aquatic environments. The organism is extremely hardy and can withstand a wide variety of salinity and temperature fluctuations. In the wild, the number of infective organisms that are found in the water in any particular area is very small. In aquarium environments, there is the potential for large numbers of organisms to be found in a very confined space.
The immune system of the fish: As with almost all parasitic infections, most fish can fight off minor infections providing their immune system is strong. Many fish that are caught from the wild, however, and then placed in an aquarium are very stressed and their immune systems are not able to fight off minor infections let alone the greatly increased numbers that may be present in an aquarium environment. Amyloodinium can infect any fish at any time, but it appears to be much more of a problem when new fish are brought into an aquarium. Adding a new fish to an aquarium is obviously very stressful for the new fish and can be stressful for the existing tank inhabitants as well. Fish that are properly quarantined and fed are not as stressed and are much less likely to become infected with the disease and to create an outbreak when transferred to the existing display tank.
Symptoms
The symptoms of marine velvet usually involve the skin and lungs. Mild infections will usually only infect the gills and the fish may show minimal symptoms. As the infestation becomes more severe, the gills will become inflamed, bleed, and the lung tissue will begin to die. The fish will show signs of irritation and distress, with rapid breathing and lethargy. As the inflammation increases, the fish will lose its ability to transport oxygen across the gill membranes resulting in a fish that shows symptoms of suffocation, and if treatment is not initiated, death will often result.
The skin is the site of attachment for the organism and in severe infections, small gold-colored spots will cover the skin, which can progress to create a "velvet" appearance which gives the disease its name. By the time the gold-colored velvet appears, however, the gills may be so infected that treatment is usually too late. Many fish die from this disease without ever showing any visible skin changes. It may be possible to visualize early forms of the infection on the skin by using indirect illumination. This works best on dark fish and can be done by shining a flashlight on the dorsal surface of a fish in a darkened room. Viewing infected fish against a dark background may also be helpful.
Life cycle
- <LI type=A>Trophont on skin of fish
<LI type=A>Trophont detaches and becomes a tomont
<LI type=A>Tomont divides - Tomont releases dinospores that will attach to the fish.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is usually made based upon history and symptoms, but scrapings of the skin can be performed and the trophonts identified. Another technique is to place the infected fish in fresh water for several minutes and the organisms will drop off and float to the bottom. The surface water can be poured off and the sediment can be examined microscopically.
Treatment Initiate treatment immediately because the disease has such a high mortality level if not treated quickly. Treatment for this disease is almost exclusively with copper. There has been some success reported with the use of the antimalarial drug chloroquine diphosphate but the drug is expensive, difficult to obtain, and therefore not a common treatment option. Copper comes in several forms including ionic and chelated forms. The chelated forms are supposed to be safer but the total amount used is higher, possibly offsetting the safety benefits.
Copper is very effective but can be ineffective or toxic if not used at very specific levels. Choose a high quality product, follow the directions closely, monitor the copper levels in the water, and adjust accordingly. When copper is used, the water should be tested twice a day for copper levels for the first few days, and then daily for the rest of the treatment period. Most sources recommend an ionic copper level of between 0.15 and 0.2 parts per million for a minimum of 14 days. Alkalinity and the presence of carbonate-containing substrates can impact the absorption and release of free copper in the water.
Copper is extremely toxic to invertebrates and should not be used in tanks where invertebrates are, or will ever be, housed. It is always best to use copper or any treatments in a quarantine tank and to only treat the infected fish. If Amyloodinium does develop in a reef tank with invertebrates, it will be very difficult to rid the tank of the Amyloodinium as long as fish are present. Removing the fish to a separate tank and allowing the tank to run fish-free for a month is probably necessary. This will allow the organism to run through its life cycle and die out due to the lack of a host.
If Amyloodinium does strike your tank, you will want to make sure that the water quality and nutrition are at the highest possible levels. Do everything possible to reduce the stress level of your fish to allow their immune systems to fight off this disease. There is evidence that fish that contract Amyloodinium and recover develop some lasting immunity to the disease.
There are several very important things to remember when treating this disease:- Stressed fish are much more likely to develop the disease.
- This disease is highly contagious.
- The key to treating this disease is early detection and prompt treatment.
- Most fish that show the severe skin form are probably too sick to respond to treatment.
- Only the free-swimming dinoflagellate form of the organism (the dinospore) is susceptible to treatment.
- Properly sized UV sterilizers will also kill the dinospores.
- The encysted form is not susceptible to any treatment.
Amyloodinium is a common and deadly disease, but if proper quarantine procedures are followed coupled with early recognition and treatment, you can hopefully avoid the damage caused by this disease.
References and Further Reading
Faifield, TA. Commonsense Guide to Fish Health. Barrons, New York, NY; 2000.
Fenner, RM. The Conscientious Marine Aquarist. TFH Publications. Neptune City, NJ; 2001.
Noga, EJ. Fish Disease Diagnosis and Treatment. Iowa State University Press; 2000.
Post, G. Textbook of Fish Health. T.F.H. Publications. Neptune City, NJ; 1987.
Stoskopf, MK. Fish Medicine. W.B. Saunders Co. Philadelphia, PA; 1993. Tullock, JH. Natural Reef Aquariums. T.F.H. Publications. Neptune City, NJ; 2001.
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Cape Town meet this saturday (14th May)
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 12:53pm CDT by 459b
The Cape Town Reef Junkies next meet will be this saturday 14th May.
We will be having a late afternoon bring and braai at Meneers house.
Partners welcome.
Will be great to see new members attend.
Please RSVP either here OR on the Social group page.
Will send out address later this week. -
20mm elbow
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 11:59am CDT by flamming angel
Any1 in the sandton area have the above sized elbow. Please let me know. -
Chopping my LR
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 11:21am CDT by Gwydion
Hi all,
I was thinking of some ideas for aquascaping my nano. If I chop up my LR into pieces of my liking, will this hurt the bacteria inside? Will it come rite again? And what can I use to stick them together again? And do I dry them first then stick or how what?
Thanks
G -
Hope I am not stirring up a hornet's nest..
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 10:43am CDT by Meneer
Why in a country the size of ZA are there 2 major communities - MASA and SARK.
I know most of the guys are on both anyway, so why not combine the two, or was/is there rivalry or infighting?
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Tangs, how many
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 10:19am CDT by rakabos
Hi guys
I wanna get some feedback with regards to how many tangs would be ok in my setup.
Its a 1.5m tank and about 700L or so in the DT. I currently have these guys
Yellow tang (m)
Scopas tang (m)
Regal tang (m)
Sailfin tang (s)
Perc Clown (m)
2x gobies
6line wrasse
Cardinal (m)
I was looking at adding either or both a purple tang and naso tang. You guys reckon it will be ok? The above tangs get along without any problem
cheers -
Controlling salinity
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 9:24am CDT by Johan van Aardt
so for my tank it is very difficult controlling salinity. I use a auto top-up but this is not accurate for the following reason/s.
1. i use a pipe as my overflow that is dialed back, this can make my sump fluctuate as the water in the pipe goes higher or lower.
This causes my ATU to go on even when its not necessarily needed.
I have googled a bit and you do get quite a bit of conductivity controllers(industrial) that could work.
Any idees guys?
@RiaanP @Hennie @leslie hempel -
Free Sump for sale: Cape Town, Tokai
Posted: May 10th, 2011, 11:26pm CDT by Xereo
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
Location:Free Sump
Shipping or Collection only:Cape Town, Tokai
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection
Notes:Free to whoever.
As it is laying around And i have no use for it.
90x35..
First come first serve
:thumbup:-
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Urgent help needed Chromis with brown Abrasion x 2
Posted: May 10th, 2011, 10:12pm CDT by Immo
Can some 1 help with this.... its has it on both sides -
One Ocean
Posted: May 10th, 2011, 9:58pm CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
Guys for those who dont already know the doc One Ocean starts in 5 min on channel 261
Trev -
How TO seal a Drilled Hole?
Posted: May 10th, 2011, 9:57pm CDT by Xereo
How TO seal a Drilled Hole?
I need to seal a Drilled hole in my Sump. its 50mm.
Plate of glass covering with silicone?
Or a Bulkhead?
Please advise -
Purple reef lobster
Posted: May 10th, 2011, 8:17pm CDT by *Philip*
Hi guys and gals.
Anybody got any experience with purple reef lobsters? I saw one on Sunday and had to have it. If it does not do well in my tank, I will make a plan to get it it's own tank. A few pics will follow. -
is this guy a threat
Posted: May 10th, 2011, 7:32pm CDT by ashley100
my boxing shrimp is running around with no pinches and my sally foot crab disappeared, I read that the arrow crab is a carnivore. but when i got it, it was really small now it is the biggest thing in my tank. Should i sump him ?
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Mushrooms for sale: Crawford, Cape Town
Posted: May 10th, 2011, 7:31pm CDT by irshaad
Single Coral for saleCommon Name:
Scientific Name:Mushrooms
Size of coral-
How long have you had the coral?rock - 12cm shrooms max 6cm
Shipping or Collection only:mother 2 years
Your location.collection only
Price:Crawford, Cape Town
Photo's:R80
Notes:
Single rock of about 6/7 bluish-purple shrooms
Rock about 12cm, largest shroom 6cm diameter
Shrooms stunning under actinics/blues, pics taken without tho -
Posting Rules and Etiquette
Posted: May 10th, 2011, 7:29pm CDT by viper357
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Calcium Reactor and Tank PH
Posted: May 10th, 2011, 7:29pm CDT by Kunhardt
I got myself a Tunze Calcium Reactor last week from Scubaninja and after a week of trying to figure it out I think I have finally got the thing running as it should. My only problem now is, is that my tank seems to be running at a Ph of 7.89 sometimes a little lower at 7.83 sometimes a little higher at 7.94
My question is, is it safe for my tank to be running at this level? Before the reactor my tank was generally sitting at 8.1 -
Phosphate reactor
Posted: May 10th, 2011, 6:08pm CDT by Tim S
Hi, I was at your store on the weekend and saw "Bubble Magus" reactor. Please let me know what they cost.
Thanks,
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Auto Top Up
Posted: May 10th, 2011, 4:43pm CDT by rajah
Howsit Guys
I'm looking for a Auto Top-Up for my sump... If anyone has one, or knows anyone who does, let me know please! Shipping won't be a prob.
Thanks!
Rajah -
The beginning (My 40L Nano)
Posted: May 10th, 2011, 4:37pm CDT by Gwydion
Hi guys,
I couldn`t find my camera so I took pics with my phone. Hope its ok. Basically the layout of my tank.
I moved all of the equipment more or less to one side.. amazing how quickly space runs out:(
I modified the tank at the top to accomodate my skimmer which is finally running:thumbup:
Let me know what you guys think of the setup or if you could suggest a better layout for more space. Or even better what would the best way to go about aquascaping and what can I put in this tank?
Thanks -
Just started
Posted: May 10th, 2011, 3:51pm CDT by Romanowhk
Hey.
I have a 450L tank with a 200L sump filter.
I have n skimmer with 3500l/h pump connected to it.
And I have 2x 150W metal halide bulbs and 2x T5 bulbs.
The following fish are in the system.
4x nemos
1x damsel
1x koran angel
1x blue leg hermet crab
I dont have that much live rock yet. Little bit hard to come by in Windhoek.
Any suggestions which coral would be suitable for this system ( I am looking at polyps and mushrooms), or any advise that could help really. Like what is important to have at this stage, what tests I should do, what the levels should be and so on.
regards
Romano -
my predator tank
Posted: May 10th, 2011, 3:47pm CDT by predator
here is a full tank shot
my lion fish
small lion fish
picaso trigger
more pictures coming -
This tang of mine!
Posted: May 10th, 2011, 3:03pm CDT by Duri
I still do not know what tang it is... has nice stripes and spots blue edge fins and yellowish tail and flaps (lol side fins)
he too fast to snap a pic... need a good camera but you can see the yellow
I have researched:
Ctenochaetus strigosus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
looks like this but no yellow eyes... stripes and spots are visible like this oneCtenochaetus strigosus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ctenochaetus strigosus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Acanthurus nigrofuscus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
this shape is but the colours are offAcanthurus nigrofuscus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Acanthurus nigrofuscus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
http://species.dejongmarinelife.nl/F...0binotatus.JPG close but the dark blue/purple not on this fish and yellowish colour fins.
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/Pix%20Of%...20RS%20(1).JPG I might have found HIM http://www.ultimatereef.net/info/idd...ngs/tang15.jpg
Ctenochaetus striatus (Quoy & Gaimard 1828) the Striped Bristletooth, is the one member of the genus found extending into the Red Sea (but also found in the Indo-Pacific to Oceania and the I.O.); it is the most frequently imported species in Europe. It's body color is overall drab olive sporting wavy blue lines. Small orange dots are sprinkled on the head. Red Sea 08. blue stripes yes!~:thumbup: orange spot mmm will have to check:blush: but closest match! -
NP Bio Pellets and Activated Carbon
Posted: May 10th, 2011, 2:46pm CDT by Jeann1
I was wondering, is their anyone using NP Bio Pellets on a tank, and what is the results.
I have read up on a few articles now, and everyone seems to say it works, but how effective is it really? Is it the best way to keep phosphates and Nitrites down?
As for water quality, is Activated carbon the best way, or additives? how does everyone run carbon in their systems? -
Boyu TL550 vs Boyu HS60
Posted: May 10th, 2011, 2:44pm CDT by Len
Has anyone had experience with the Boyu HS60?
On the surface they look identical to me (apart from the R2k price tag more) with the difference being the 150W MH light vs the 2x24 PC lights.
I have an oversized chiller to deal with the heat generated, but still worried.
Also with that much heat close to the water surface, worried that the light's glass plate will crack if it gets splashed.
Want to keep LPS again, would not mind a sprinkle of SPS, and have wild dreams of a nemi in two years time.
On the other hand will LPS cope with that amount of light?
PS. There seam to be a fire sale on TL550s, are they about to be replaced with something better? -
Hyrdometer with digital thermometer
Posted: May 10th, 2011, 2:01pm CDT by Duri
I just bought this and want to know... how do I clean this before I put it in my tank? viningar and water? how? soak or rinse?
this is cool i can put it in and leave it there for constant reading! or i can use it when i want to test.
i think i must put it in my sump...
advice?
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Profilux plus 11 ex for sale: Newcastle
Posted: May 10th, 2011, 1:10pm CDT by mayet
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Profilux plus 11 ex
Shipping or Collection only:Newcastle
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Ship or collection
Notes:Hi guys
I got a brand new Profilux plus 11 ex still in the box. Don't need it will let it go for : 4500.00.I bought it for 6800.00 from Lanzo .-
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Reeftek pendants and geisemann bulbs
Posted: May 10th, 2011, 12:17pm CDT by Tony
I just want to know if the spectral output as well as the light output will be affected if I use a reeftek pendant with geisemann bulbs. The pendant comes with cooling fans but I dont know if the ballast is electronic or magnetic. Can anyone help in this matter -
My wife's little setup
Posted: May 10th, 2011, 11:41am CDT by Jaco Schoeman
At long last I got so far to post some photos and specs on my wife's little tank... (one I must admit I have to maintain, she just stocks and enjoys...:lol:)
Anyway, the tank is in our kitchen on the counter, and it was my old little cube that I built... This tank has now been running for about 4 months.
Tank Size:
300x300x300
Filtration:
Rear compartment with ceramic rings, cheato and LR.
Weekly 50% water change and dosing Microbelift Special Blend
Lighting:
6W Creed LED, consisting of 4x 10000K LED and 2x Actinic LED
Flow:
Very low to none... I only have a very very small return pump, that does about 130 litre per hour. Reason for the low flow is the inhabitants mainly...
Livestock:
2x Spotted boxfish (still tiny luckily...;))
1x Dragon Head Pipefish
1x Pink Nudibranch
1x Blue Legged Hermit
1x Upside Down Jellyfish
Some zoa's, macro algae, mushrooms and pulsating xenia.
Feeding:
The Jellyfish is more of filter feeder, and thus he gets phyto and zoo daily, as does the coral. The boxfish and the pipefish only eat brine nauplii, but thanks to the NPS tank I can supply them with ample brine daily too, so I have not issue feeding them. The nudi is quite a challenge, as I am still not sure what they eat. I cannot really see him eating, but he seems to do fine, so he must be eating something.:blush:
Here are a few photos:
Left view:
Front view:
Mushrooms:
Some Zoa's:
One little boxfish:
The Jellyfish:
The Pipefish:
The Nudi:
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montipora sp (purple digi)
Posted: May 10th, 2011, 11:09am CDT by preshan
hi guys im looking for a frag of purple digi please pm me if you have im willing to swop
some sps frags as well.
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Hey all.
Posted: May 10th, 2011, 10:54am CDT by Pygmy
Hi All. I am fairly new to the SW scene. I started off keeping Tropical FW fish about 20 years ago. and in 2002 I started up my first SW tank. It was a 225 Litre Custom tank. Was a real adventure to me and learnt a lot from the experience. I had the tank for about 3 years running successfully but had to get rid of my tank and most of my equipment.
Life has settled down for me again now and I have recently aquired a JBJ 28g nano cube. Great little tank and from what I read really good reviews. I have got the tank up and running. Cycling at the moment and Live Rock in place. Used some Organic Aqua to kick start the system. And in about a week I will put the first fish in. I dont want to rush things here either.
Will be working on a +- 3 Meter setup soon. I will Document the progress as well as with this tank. Hope to get lots of good feedback and advice here. I have a lot of questions and a lot to learn.
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LED Lights for sale: Empangeni
Posted: May 10th, 2011, 10:36am CDT by SIMS
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:LED Lights
Shipping or Collection only:Empangeni
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Shipping Included in Price
Notes:Hi Guys
I have 2 Rio LED lights that I want to sell. Both new in sealed packaging. They 1/2 White 1/2 Blue. Perfect for some moonlight or Pico lights.
Aquarium Depot - LED's
[www.aquariumdepot.co.za]
R250 each inc. delivery to your post box.-
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Refractometer
Posted: May 10th, 2011, 10:16am CDT by marshall
Hi,
Looking for a refractormeter...anyone have one for sale? -
PH issue
Posted: May 10th, 2011, 8:02am CDT by Timone
Need a safe way to increase the PH level in my tank.
It is currently at night sitting at 8.6 and higher during the day.
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Sump re-design
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 1:00am CDT by Theo
Hi all.
I've struck some bad luck with my tank in the 8months its been running. When my tank was still in the build, I took my sump to a petshop in the montana area and told the guy to design my tank for me. After 8 months I found out from Lanzo the oke gave me ALL the wrong advice. My skimmer is rated for half the volume of my tank, bio balls and ceramic rings was adviced to me and a 3cm DSB(with crushed coral, not aragonite or play sand) would work like a charm.... All of these was the advice the guy gave me(and the wors is the guy charged me close to R6000 for the design). And if you sitting there reading this tread and wondering how this tank could opperate with this sump, well.... It didnt...:eek:
After my talk with Lanzo and Dewald(thanks for the harsh treuth, atleast theres still honoust poeple out there) I told my fiancee I am going to start over.
So now I want to do it over and do it right this time, because I really hate losing live stock.
My DT is 130x55x60 and my sump is a normal 3 foot tank converted into a sump.
I have a idea of howI can improve my tank, but would like some advice from you guys on MASA on will it work and what to ad and what to remove.
I really want to do things right this time...
Ok, so heres the pictures of my idea,(I know it looks stupid, done it on windows paint). The top picture is how my tank looks now. and the bottom picture is what I have in mind.
Please help here guys...
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ID white thingy?
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 9:38pm CDT by gMAN
Hi all, can anybody ID this cyst like thing on my mandarin?
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Bio Rock for sale: Johannesburg Northen Sub's
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 9:34pm CDT by gMAN
All other livestockCommon Name:
Scientific Name:Bio Rock
SizeBio Rock
How long have you had it?Various - 12-15kg
Shipping or Collection only:Few days
Your location.Collectipn
Price:Johannesburg Northen Sub's
Photo's:R40 p/kg
Notes:IMG_7542.JPG
Have some left over Bio rock, paid about R55 p/kg asking for R40 p/kg. There a a few big pieces (in pic) and more smaller pieces. Currently got it in some tank water.
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Ts1 - ts4
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 9:32pm CDT by Michael Bubb
Hi all,
Im looking for reeftek TS1 skimmer.
Need a skimmer for my new project.
Thanks,
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Black and orange spotted slug
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 8:37pm CDT by Keeganp
Hi
I found a guy that looks like this, except for the blue underneat, it has white.
This is the only one I could find closely resemingling the one in my tank, will upload pic's of the actual guy soon.
any idea's?
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Elegance Coral
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 8:37pm CDT by lcornelius
Anyone selling? -
Mystery Wrasse (Pseudocheilinus ocellatus)
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 7:20pm CDT by Tremayn
Are these fish even available in SA?
Does anyone have any experience with them and how much do they normally go for? :) -
Fish list for a 200l cube.
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 6:18pm CDT by Evo R
Hey guys
If you had to setup a 200l cube.......
What would your fish list be??
And obviously how many?
Any advise would be great:thumbup: -
40mm glass/ceramic drill bit
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 5:35pm CDT by cswhitehead
does anybody know where i can get one its urgent need the hole drilled by Wednesday afternoon.
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Coral Wanted
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 4:53pm CDT by marshall
Hi there,
Anyone have some coral for sale?
Started a new tank 8 months ago and would like to add some coral. At the moment I just have a few fish and live rock in the tank.
Let me know what you guys have for sale...zoas, anemones, mushrooms, etc.
Shot! -
hello im new
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 3:32pm CDT by predator
hi im new and ive got a predator tank and ill post some pictures tomorow -
We are now available on Skype
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 3:13pm CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
Guys to be more accessable to you and to be able to offer a better service with faster turn around time you can now contact us on Skype by using our username twooceansaquatic
Regards
Trev -
Looking for RO Unit
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 3:06pm CDT by ChrisNell
I have a current RO unit, bought 3 years ago. Its bladder is apparently broken, and it needs replacement of filters, carbon end membrane. All this will cost R2500, which seems too expensive. Any suggestions on alternatives please. -
Pet Stop - 1st order from Red Sea + Hawaii
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 2:53pm CDT by Moolis
Hi all reefers
We are back ;)
Our marine aquariums should be ready for their first shipment late this week, but for safety we will only add some stock next week.
As our opening shipment we intend to import a shipment that ONLY Pet Stop get from a new source in the Red Sea!!!! This will be mixed with some other sources and will include Hawaiian species too.
We are busy making up our 1st order of marine fish from this source and we intend to give you 2 different options to save money on this shipment.
OPTION 1 = You order before Wednesday 11/05/2011 afternoon and get the lowest prices possible
OPTION 2 = You come to Pet Stop on the day that this shipment land and get a good discount buying out of the box.(ETA = 17/05/2011)
For those of you that cannot take part in these, we will have some (400+ specimens) in stock at good prices as well.:1:
Species we are getting are:
RED SEA
- Sohal Tang = Priced from R515-00 shop R755:eek:
- Red Sea Regal Angel Fish (Pygoplites dicanthus) = Priced from R565-00 shop R830
- Tear drop Red Sea Regal + other special patterned regal angels = Priced from R1485 - Pictures available via email:whistling:
- Purple Tang (True Purple!) = Priced from R515-00 shop R755:eek:
- Eightline Wrasse (Paracheilinus Octotataenia) = Priced from R455
- Red Lined Butterfly (Chaetodon semilarvatus) = Priced from R440
- Half Moon Angel (Pomocanthus maculosus) = Priced from R 395
- Arabian Angel (Pomocanthus asfar) = Priced from R435
- Red Sea Four Line Wrasse (Larabicus quadrilineatus) = Priced from R265
- White Face Accordion Butterfly (Chaetodon mesoleucos) = Priced from R395
- Finger Print Buterfly (Chaetodon larvatus) = Priced from R425
Others
- Gold-tail Angel (Pomacanthus chrysurus) = Priced from R785
- Rock beauty (Holacanthus tricolor) = Priced from R495:biggrin:
- Mastard Tang (Acanthurus guttatus) = Priced from R1140:biggrin:
- Flame Angel (Centropyge loricula) = Priced from R495
- Potters angel (Centropyge potteri) = Priced from R495
- Starck's Damselfish (Chrysiptera starcki) = Priced from R290
- True Queen angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris) = Priced from R1065
- French Angelfish (Pomacanthus paru) = Priced from R1065
- Queen triggerfish (Balistes vetula) = Priced from R 1375
- Blackfin Angelfish (Centropyge woodheadi) = priced from R380 Shop R555
- Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens) = Priced from R435 Shop R495
- Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) = Priced from R95 Shop R135
ALL THESE PRICES was quoted on the smallest fish and with a R/$ exchange of R6-50. If any of the two change, prices will be adapted accordingly. -
Live Rock Wanted
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 2:47pm CDT by Gwydion
Hi there, looking for good LR at a good price and reputable seller;)
Looking for 2-3Kg's
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A not so Bright Question
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 2:27pm CDT by williet
Hi All
I have a +-1.8M Reef Inmates Hood running on my 2000X600X600 tank.
Currently I have 6 39W Giesemann/Reeftek Actinics and 2 39W Pure Whites Running.
Actinics start at 12 end at 9pm
Whites start at 1pm and finish at 8pm
I have 4 250W MH's of which two have Globes. (Not in Use)
I am running a few softies some LPS a Birds Nest, Montipora Capricornis (Green and Brown)
Now my question
Do you think I should use the MH's and also what light cycle would you recommend. Also, how high must the lights be of the water if I am running MH ?
Please help ?
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uv black light.
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 2:07pm CDT by Evo R
Hey guys
Is it possible to add a uv black light to a tank?
Are there any negatives in doing so ect?
Would a black light not bring the florecent colours of the corals out even more?
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Quarantine - a brief introduction...
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 1:48pm CDT by David Vaughan
Quarantine is a diverse topic and one which cannot adequately be covered in a single post. It is a dynamic concept but one which is extremely valuable and which should be considered as a priority when purchasing ANY fishes for your home aquarium.
One of the most common problems associated with the introduction of new fishes is the introduction of their parasites which they may be carrying into your system. Of all the many problems, parasites pose one of the most important because many of them have the ability to reproduce quickly in a closed system using a single host to close their life-cycle. These parasites (those with a direct life-cycle) have the ability to be the most destructive. To begin with however, we need to try and understand what happens when a seemingly healthy fish is introduced into your home tank and shortly thereafter you have an infestation.
Parasites are incredibly well adapted organisms and demand much respect. Most are highly specialised and have evolved to fill a very specific niche so narrow that some are only found in a single micro-habitat in or on a host, on a single host species, without which they would cease to exist. Parasites and their hosts are constantly in a battle to survive. Parasites are evolving ways of evading the host immune system, while host fishes are evolving ways to exclude their parasites. This constant conflict, often referred to as the “parasitic arms race” reflects what is known as the Red Queen Hypothesis which states that in order to survive, these organisms are constantly having to “run on the spot to keep up.” So, there is an intricate balance then between the host, the parasite and the environment which may or may not lead to the outbreak of disease. This balance is called the host-parasite dynamic. If we look at each of these as factors, we can take a deeper look and get a deeper understanding of how each influences this dynamic.
Factor 1: Host (A fish population being invaded by a parasite has 3 mutually-exclusive cohorts that can change in relation to one another during the course of disease.)
- The susceptible group: those than can become infected
- The infected group: those susceptible, now infected
- The removed or immune group: acquired immunity or death
- The ability to infect a particular host species
- The parasite’s level of infectiveness (its pathogenicity)
- The parasite’s virulence
- The mode of parasitism
- Parasite or parasitoid?
- The environment can have a significant influence of the transmission and the development of disease
- Population density is critically important in the dissemination of disease
- Frequency of contact between the infected and susceptible hosts individuals (direct and indirect contact)
- Reduced host spatial arrangements and improved likelihood of successful invasion by re-infective stages
- Temperature, water quality, chemicals, water flow
- Stress and immunosuppression
Bear in mind that unless all of your fishes have been introduced this way, you may have a resident population of a parasite living comfortably within the realms of the dynamic equilibrium in your tank until this equilibrium is disturbed with the introduction of a new individual. It is common for a Cryptocaryon irritans infection for example to be present without exhibiting any symptoms of disease, but will be ticking over while being “managed” by the immune system of the various host fishes. The introduction of the new fish presents a susceptible individual which allows for a shift in the equilibrium and therefore the likelihood of the onset of disease. This often begins with the new individual but could then again spread to the others until the equilibrium is again satisfied.
So, given that I am rambling on a bit here, DO quarantine your new fishes. It reduces but does not exclude risk. How to quarantine? This is another long and complicated affair and deals with diagnosis, specific treatments that are tolerant of specific host species and an understanding of IPM (integrated parasite management). One also needs to consider the risks and assign priorities to certain conditions, but here are some basic pointers:
- Treat separate purchases of fishes separately and do not mix quarantine periods to add new fishes or break treatments
- Treat ubiquitous parasites (those of low host-specificity) with priority
- Ensure that your quarantine system is completely separate from your main system and use a separate set of nets and cleaning equipment for each
- Keep low levels of light in the quarantine tank with some structures for fishes to hide in
- Do not have substrate in your quarantine tank. This can harbour parasites and can also absorb some chemicals from treatments
- Ensure your climate control is tight (no wild fluctuations in temperature or general water quality). Use a filter that can maintain your water quality but one which can be used with treatments
- Feed good quality foods but keep to a minimum to avoid poor water quality
- Keep records of your quarantine periods, species quarantined, where they came from and any observations which you made that may be useful in future
I hope that the above gives a basic introduction to quarantine but I find that an understanding of the question “why?” is often the most valuable – so keep asking this question until your queries are satisfied. Let’s together take quarantine and its many facets to the endth degree.
Regards
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R/C Nitro truggy
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 1:11pm CDT by tjiPPi
I have a R/C Nitro truggy that I would like to let go.
It's still in very good condition. I haven't used it much.
The reason for selling:
I don't have the time to drive it any more.
Some specs:
- 1/8th scale XUT Nitro Truggy
- 4WD
- Engine: 0.25cc
- Has the upgraded big bore shocks
- Couple of spares
- Glo starter
- glow plug spanner
- Started Box (needs 12V 7Ah battery - or hook it up to your car battery:))
- Refuel bottle
- About 1L of fuel
- Diff and shock oils
- Spectrum DX2.0 - 2.4GHz Radio and receiver(installed)
You don't need anything extra to run it.
(I didn't include the spares in the pic)
Collection only (So I can show that it's running 100%)
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small chiller unit wanted
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 12:58pm CDT by Furbz
hi guys,
i am looking for a small chiller unit for my nano.
if anyone has one going for a deal please let me know!
Furbz -
2 little fishies phosphate reactor wanted
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 12:57pm CDT by Furbz
hi guys
just looking for a phos reactor (small one) for my nano.
if anyone has one lying around pls let me know?
Furbz -
Spotting good LR
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 12:51pm CDT by Gwydion
Hi all, so everyday I learn a little bit more on the marine subject and can get a little intimidating at times:eek:
I have a Jebo 40L tank which I have converted into a nano tank. Just recently I got my skimmer going and all is looking good. Currently I have 1kg of LR which is starting to show some life. I have a hermit crab for almost 2 weeks in there and doing good.
In Jo'burg there are a few good aquarium shops that stock live rock but at a hefty price, just saturday I was at a place charging R200 p/kg. And another place in the eastrand selling for R42 p/kg
Few things I want to know:
1) How do you know/spot a good piece of live rock?
2) How long can you keep your rock out of the water before damaging life within it?
3) My father in law told me he has some rock which they collected a few years ago..it looks like LR but how do you know? Good idea or not? (you know where Im going with this)
4) Lastly, how much live rock should I put in the tank?
Thanks in advance!
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Corraline
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 9:54am CDT by sean_koekemoer
Dunno if this is in the right place, mods, please feel free to move it.
I would like to know how to get Corraline to grow like this. What type of additives/Chemicals is needed, and do you have to slightly overdose????
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Bordering on Reefkeeping general rules
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 9:46am CDT by sean_koekemoer
Now this is what I would like to achieve. Softies and Lps/Sps next to each other. Pipefish, Garden Eels, Angels etc etc:
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Great European Sps systems
Posted: May 8th, 2011, 1:25am CDT by Achilles
very cool vid of some of the best in Europe tanks
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Skimmer Wanted - Urgent
Posted: May 8th, 2011, 12:36am CDT by Immo
Hi Guys...
Looking for a skimmer really urgent....I have a +- 200l Tank.
If not then looking for a good pump for a skimmer...mine just packed up.... -
"TOP" top-up unit, "COOLEST" chiller unit, "REPUTABLE" RO unit?
Posted: May 8th, 2011, 9:46pm CDT by COMMANDO
Hi All
Some of you are aware that I will soon be purchasing my RSM 250. For those who do not know, this is a 250L all-in-one setup (almost:blush:).
I have been doing more research on the basic extra's that I will be needing. I guess that the heading sets out my question quite nicely: What are currently the "best", "value for money" (could you even use these two statements next to one another...inevitably you would have to reach a middleground) units out there?
This would cover:
1. Auto top-up units;
2. Chiller units;
3. RO units.
After a bit of my own research, my newbie opinion would be the following: Get a Tunze auto top-up, a Hailea chiller and a Waterboy RO unit...
Any opinions on this, maybe the sponsors could also please give their two cents worth, as they are on top of the current price tags?
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Urgent help needed Sailfin Tang starting to show some white spot!!!
Posted: May 8th, 2011, 9:44pm CDT by Sammy
Hi guys,
Yes, i have the dreaded question, I added a Sailfin on Thursday and seemed happy till today, I'm seeing signs of white spot ???
Obviously trying to catch will just stress him and all other tank mates ???
What to do, any advice ??? PLEEZZZZ ... -
cyano turned brown
Posted: May 8th, 2011, 9:01pm CDT by Charl_Stanhope
Hey guys.my red cyano turned brown,or off red but its definitely changing colour. Ive only had a little bit for about a month or two. It happened after I moved home. is it a sign of it going away,dying. -
new kid on the block-Durban
Posted: May 8th, 2011, 7:32pm CDT by vanks
Hi all
My name is Yusuf from Sherwood , Durban . Exactly 4 weeks ago , i went into Nothlands pet and made a split second impulsive move and bought a 400 marine tank. i did not know what deep water I dived into . Anyway i am enjoying my new prized possession . i would love for any members near me to maybe visit and give some advice. I would really really appreciate that.
I am not sure whether its ok to post my number .... but here it is ********* or e-mail vanks2007@hotmail.com
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4ft tank for sale for sale: brakpan
Posted: May 8th, 2011, 6:35pm CDT by robertkukla
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:4ft tank for sale
Shipping or Collection only:brakpan
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:collect
Notes:i all i am upgrading to a 5ft tank i am selling my current 4ft tank with corner overflow, tank stand 1m high canopy with mirror reflectors , cabinet with 1 shelf and 2 doors, all in black, the tank is in awesome condition with no scratches.
tank size, 1200 x 450 x 500
i also have a 4ft sump that is build out of shatter proof glass
sump size 1200 x 500 x 400
i want R2500.00 for the lot
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Nudibranch ID
Posted: May 8th, 2011, 4:11pm CDT by Tony
Can anyone tell me if this guy is safe or not? Not too sure how he got in the tank but probably as a hitchiker.
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Chaeto in sump - Yes, No?
Posted: May 8th, 2011, 3:09pm CDT by Benanna
Hi PE Reefers
Does anyone in PE know where I can get some Chaeto for my sump. I have never used it before and want to give it a try.
Has anyone had good succes with it for nutrient export etc?
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Experiences with a 6 line Wrasse
Posted: May 8th, 2011, 10:53am CDT by Tremayn
Hey guys, what are your experiences with a 6 line wrasse in a reef tank? Also how much do they normally go for? Want to get one :) -
Tomato Clown for sale: Durban
Posted: May 7th, 2011, 1:07am CDT by eb.adam
Fish for saleCommon Name:
Scientific Name:Tomato Clown
Size of fish-
How long have you had the fish?3-4cm
Is the fish eating?2 months
Shipping or Collection only:Yes. Tetra Marine Fish Flakes
Your location.Collection or drop-off (Durban Only)
Price:Durban
Photo's:R80
Notes:
The clown is in my TL450 and I will net it out when someone buys it (just before collection/drop-off). Sorry, this is the only image that I have on my PC now and lights are off...
Will also swap for a SMALL frag of frogspawn/hammerhead coral :)
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Pulsing Xenia for sale: Swap or Free, pay for LR only
Posted: May 7th, 2011, 11:43pm CDT by Sammy
Single Coral for saleCommon Name:
Scientific Name:Pulsing Xenia
Size of coralvarious
How long have you had the coral?various
Shipping or Collection only:Collection Only
Your location.Cape Town
Price:Swap or Free, pay for LR only
Photo's:-
Notes:Hey guys, I have some very healthy pulsing Xenia to give away or to swap for any other coral titbit's, let me know if your interested ! cheers
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boyu wm4 or wm2 kit
Posted: May 7th, 2011, 9:43pm CDT by toppdogg
Hey guys
looking for boyu WM4 or WM2 kits if any body selling please let me know
thank TD -
ID
Posted: May 7th, 2011, 9:30pm CDT by freek
Please ID Species
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Wanted:Different Macro algae
Posted: May 7th, 2011, 8:03pm CDT by Dale6
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Don't drink and frag
Posted: May 7th, 2011, 6:43pm CDT by Tremayn
:peroni:Haha as the title says. Some of us are guilty of this (not me) :P .. Check out this story Manhattan Reefs - Palytoxin: Don't Frag Under the Influence -
Kenyan liverock saga continues
Posted: May 7th, 2011, 6:07pm CDT by Perky pets superstore
Just to keep everyone up to date with my last liverock post:
I spoke to our supplier a few days ago , the ban is still on , but there are talks on allowing 3 of the importers a maximim limit of 500 kgs each per month.
So a total of 1500 kgs might be allowed to be "harvested" if talks are succesfull with there nature conservation., but this is just hearsay at the moment.
Our supplier is now soursing mozambique rock to fill the gap for the meantime.
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BBC Oceans is on now..
Posted: May 7th, 2011, 4:20pm CDT by gaboon
Red Sea episode on now, followed by a Bahama's episode -
New Member
Posted: May 7th, 2011, 4:07pm CDT by CJT
Hi Guys
I am new here.
I have been wanting to start a Marine aqurium for years now and have decided to start.
I still need to get the tank etc so I will be starting from scratch.
I have been reading up on Maeine aquarims for a while now just so I can see what I am getting mself into.
I must admit its a hell of alot harder than people think. -
ID on Leather needed.
Posted: May 7th, 2011, 3:19pm CDT by Meneer
Obviously still sulking cause I just added it.
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plz help!!!
Posted: May 7th, 2011, 12:49pm CDT by malooda
hi
im starting my tank today and as im picking up the lr i found this on it, is it safe? is it a coral of some sort? or some type of algea?
what should i do with it?
thanks
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I'm looking for this LED light...
Posted: May 6th, 2011, 5:14am CDT by AJ
Does anybody know what kind of LED light this is under the tank?
I am looking for this product, it's not harshly bright and fish seems happy with it, it is placed underneath the tank here..
Any ideas?
AJ -
Shout out....new member!!!
Posted: May 6th, 2011, 6:17pm CDT by Colin
Just poping in to say to all,new to MASA,been runing my small 80L tank for a year....!:thumbup: -
Inverters
Posted: May 6th, 2011, 6:09pm CDT by gMAN
I have a friend that can get these Inverters(Tedelex me thinks), I was just wondering how much you guys would be willing to pay (and please be realistic:P) for either of the 2?
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White spots on clownfish
Posted: May 6th, 2011, 5:33pm CDT by Meneer
Looks like this comes from talking about it :(
My 1 Clown fish has 3 tiny white spots on him.
Other clown has nothing.
Regal Tang and Bicolor Blennie and Cleaner Wrasse is fine.
He is eating well, not rubbing against anything, and swimming around as normal.
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TUNZE Compact Kit
Posted: May 6th, 2011, 5:01pm CDT by dallasg
Hi,
are these available? looking for a solution for a small area 600x400x400
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Tangs ...
Posted: May 6th, 2011, 3:49pm CDT by ZeroCool
I am looking for a yellow and purple tang ... for a reasonable price !:P -
Tunze 7096 controller not installing com ports
Posted: May 6th, 2011, 3:04pm CDT by FransSny
OK so I have always been very happy with my Tunze and when setting up the new tank decided to use them. Very good choice.
Did initial programming (which went fine) , but now wanted to do some "tweaking"....this is where my problems start. All of a sudden I get the well known "no unit found" error. After unplugging in / out , retrying several times etc. the error changed to "the port name does not start with COM blah blah blah...."
So I decided to uninstall the program (and the port associated with it) and re install. Still no joy, actually the program didnt add the port by itself (i had to add one manually)
I have googled to hearts content and tried all the fixes on the other forums, no use
I am running the latest updates from Tunze website.
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Ozoniser gas inhalation
Posted: May 6th, 2011, 2:52pm CDT by JsPLAYn
Hey all, I'm looking at adding an oziniser to my setup, but after reading up about it, long term inhalation of ozone (O3) is harmfull to humans, all facts have been proven, so how do u inject ozone into the tank an neutralize the exess to reduce inhalation??????? -
How many wrasses
Posted: May 6th, 2011, 2:45pm CDT by Evo R
Hey guys
I dont know if this has been covered, but how many wrasses can be kept sucessfully is a +- 200l system?
If more than, what species or combo's can be kept together?
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This is so kewl, enjoy!
Posted: May 6th, 2011, 2:36pm CDT by Die Visdam
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Finger leather for sale: paulshof
Posted: May 6th, 2011, 12:51pm CDT by flamming angel
Single Coral for saleCommon Name:
Scientific Name:Finger leather
Size of coral-
How long have you had the coral?Fist size
Shipping or Collection only:about 5 months
Your location.collection only
Price:paulshof
Photo's:R160
Notes:Got some new corals so am selling the old ones. Will advertise others
as i do my scaping again.-
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Lighting unit - 2x 24w T5 for sale: Paulshof
Posted: May 6th, 2011, 12:32pm CDT by flamming angel
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Lighting unit - 2x 24w T5
Shipping or Collection only:Paulshof
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection
Notes:
Unit is about 3 months old. Comes with 1 Actinic blue and 1 White. Very neat. Just has some salt that i will clean up. Need the cash for a new unit hence the sale.
R500.-
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Direct link found between HLLE and carbon
Posted: May 6th, 2011, 11:41am CDT by Achilles
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My new 2M 1200L Ocean
Posted: May 6th, 2011, 10:23am CDT by williet
Hi all
I had a disasterous experience with ich which equated to most livestock lost. I then decided to say farewell to my 4ft and go 2M !!!!!!! I am also looking at more natural filtration solutions so I doing a lot of reading at the moment !!!!
This is my story so far.......
I bought Wizards 2m tank and this is where I have taken it.
Remember this ?
and This
Now after a good clean and treating the whole stand with hammerrite
I decided to put on a background.
another shot
I had my rock waiting in the sump on my "Stoep"
PS I got LOADS more rock later........
The start of my Cycle. I got Caribsea Black Aragonite and they said it would cycle in two weeks and well.... IT DID:thumbup:
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So you're picking your first fish and you want a damsel/chromis?
Posted: May 6th, 2011, 8:57am CDT by Tremayn
So you're picking your first fish and you want a damsel/chromis? Read this to help you choose and to help you to avoid putting a "devil" in your tank as your first fish :P
[www.advancedaquarist.com] -
Vortech's in cape town
Posted: May 6th, 2011, 8:48am CDT by Johan van Aardt
anybody in cape town have a vortech mp40?
would really like to come see it so i can compare the noise from mine with another ones noise?
Please let me know.
Regards Johan -
using tap water in your reef tank!
Posted: May 6th, 2011, 8:45am CDT by Tremayn
No I don't use tap water! lol, here is an interesting little article on using tap water in your reef tank. [www.advancedaquarist.com] -
SPL sub and amp for sale
Posted: May 5th, 2011, 10:37pm CDT by Loki
Hi guys
Need to get rid of my SPL subwoofer and amp.
It's a 7000w dual 2 ohm Fire audio competition II series sub.
tripple stacker magnet weighing 285oz.
Comes in a spec 25mm re-inforced slot enclosure thats tuned to 38Hz.
Amplifier is a fire audio 6000w monoblock amp.
(sub has been broken in on a Digital designs Z1a) amp. Price for amp only R1500 not neg
Serioulsy gents this is not for the feint hearted.
1 front windscreen crack and 6 brake light globes replaced in the last 6 months.
Managed to run 152.8 on termlab. Price for sub and box R1850 neg
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Cape Town shops
Posted: May 5th, 2011, 10:16pm CDT by AndreM
Hi Henk,
Do you have a list of shops that carry Special Blend in Cape Town? I want to call around tomorrow to see who has stock. I live in the Northern Suburbs (Bellville) and would prefer somewhere close to me :) -
Emperor angel for sale: East london
Posted: May 5th, 2011, 7:55pm CDT by leslie hempel
Fish for saleCommon Name:
Scientific Name:Emperor angel
Size of fishPomacanthus Emperator
How long have you had the fish?15cm
Is the fish eating?1 year or so
Shipping or Collection only:yes like a pig.
Your location.will ship but prefer selling local
Price:East london
Photo's:R850
Notes:
Stunning fish with an awsome personality, nibbled a little on my zoas but left LPS and SPS corals alone.
very sad to part with him. -
My "little bigger than the last one....."
Posted: May 5th, 2011, 6:15pm CDT by archiecrain
So the cycle goes.....last tank was getting to small wasnt able to keep temps stable.....so I built a new tank :thumbup:
It's very much the same as the last one just bigger...
Dimensions
600l x 450w x 450H (Rear 15 cm is for overflow and filtration)
Equipment (most carried over from old tank)
Lighting
Dymax 150 Halide Lamp 10K bulb
Skimmer
Dymax 300l nano skimmer (not gonna cut it for long me thinks)
Water Flow
Resun 1000l return pump (noisy but works)
Resun 2000l wavemaker
Seio 1000l wavemaker
Dymax 200 pump
Planned
Bio Pellet reactor/ Zeovit reactor....depends on my research
Stocking
Transfered all my old corals over as well as used the original water and liverock
The focus of the tank will become SPS corals. I will also add an anemone once the tank reach's a level of stability and maturity that I am happy with.
Here are some pics, got a new camera, so pics will get better as we work out how to use it
FTS
some coral pics
My sps corals are going brown....nutrients are still high after the move
and my two true Perc clowns....I got them a week prior to the change over....small one get whitespot from time to time, but seems to be getting much better....I think because of that I wont be able to add any new fish for a few months I think....
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Can one have to much filtration?
Posted: May 5th, 2011, 5:06pm CDT by dallasg
Hi Oom Hennie,
as the subject says, can one over do it?
as in carbon dosing, dsb, ATS, LR, cryptic zone and a fuge.
thanks -
Wave maker replacing 2x M820 seio?
Posted: May 5th, 2011, 4:37pm CDT by flamming angel
Hey all
I am wanting to replace me seio's with a resun wave maker since that is the only thing i can get now. Any1 using this wave maker? Going to use it on my 600x 600 cube. Let me know what you guys think? -
CarX, Kalk and Dosing Pumps
Posted: May 5th, 2011, 4:34pm CDT by dallasg
Hi All,
i am looking for some suggestions, in my new setup which is the best way to run, best can be seen as easy, less maintenance etc but top of the list is stability in water.
I have a brand new CarX which i understand how it works, which ideally should be setup to run during the day, then at night use kalk to balance out the PH, then i have a 4 channel dosing pump.... which should be dosing a 2 part Ca, Alk and Mg mix
what is the best way, what should i leave out?
i am planning on keeping 70% SPS, 20% LPS and 10% zoas and shrooms etc
i would like the perfect mixed reef setup -
60 pics of our new corals - may
Posted: May 5th, 2011, 3:21pm CDT by Perky pets superstore
I was asked to put more pics of available corals , so ive also made them a little smaller to hopefully load quicker !
I need to do 12 at a time , so pls give me a chance to load :)
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Livestock now available
Posted: May 5th, 2011, 3:15pm CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
Guys the following fish are have completed their QT and are now available.
Trev
Auriga butterflies
Raccoon Butterflies
Gold head sleeper Gobies
Anthias / Goldies
Chromis
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Shop display tank advise needed.
Posted: May 5th, 2011, 1:50pm CDT by Evo R
Hey guys
A friend of mine asked me to help him setup a basic display tank in one of his seafood resturants.
I was thinking in the line of a basic 4ft DT with a nice cabinet ect.
Obvisouly it will be a FOWLR system.
Any advise or things to consider??
eg tank design(6mm is to risky)
stocking list(hardiest fish only)
ect.
Thanks guys:thumbup: -
My Boyu Nano TL-550
Posted: May 5th, 2011, 1:49pm CDT by Henkart
This is my nano small - but i like it -
Just a question
Posted: May 5th, 2011, 1:18pm CDT by Q89
Hi ppl,
First off, I'm not sure where this must go. If its not at the right place, please move mods.
I want to get a macro lens for my Canon 400D. I was looking at the Sigma range(cheaper than canon), but not sure what one is the right lens.
So any comments and advice would really be appreciated:thumbup:
Q89 -
Shrimp killing worm?
Posted: May 5th, 2011, 12:56pm CDT by student
So yesterday evening i arrive home to find one of my cleaner shrimps, who was happy n healthy in the morning, dead! At closer inspection the was a thin red worm attached to him and or chowing him that extended about 15-20cm back into the rock behing it.
So my question is, what type of worm is this? and could it of killed my shrimp or was it just looking for a meal and found my dead shrimp??
When I removed the shrimp the worm gave a good go at trying to keep its meal but then quicky retracted into the rock, which I then moved to the sump.
cant really see it from the photo so I tried to help in the 2nd photo;)
It was seriously long and thin, even stuck out the other side of the rock!
Thanks -
Sulphur Denitrator
Posted: May 5th, 2011, 12:30pm CDT by Munky82
Hi people.
I'm doing some research on sulphur reactors. (ok, I'l lying. I'm considering getting one)
I am yet to see a sulphur reactor for sale from a supplier.
Are they sold as complete units or just the loose components ?
Are they basically reactor chamber with sulphur media, another with aragonite and a pump ?
Any salties actually using one ?
Input? :whistling: -
Mushroom Coral
Posted: May 5th, 2011, 12:17pm CDT by AllanEcc
Our tank is 3 months old. Water parameters are good but we dont have a skimmer yet. Can we add mushrooms without a skimmer? -
BUBBLE MAGUS - NAC7 Cone Skimmer SPECIAL
Posted: May 5th, 2011, 11:43am CDT by bryan
We decided to put the most popular skimmer in the range on special, the Bubble Magus NAC 7 Cone Shaped Skimmer with Bubble Plate and Inside pump makes it a great space saver and the best value for money around for a 500-700L system!
Here's the Specs:
Meshwheel cone protein skimmer
BM-NAC7
Capability : 500L-700L (130G-185G)
pump:atman ph2500
Pump power: 28W, 220V 50Hz /110V 60Hz
air intake : 500L/H
Dimensions: 235×215×500mm( 9.2" * 8.5" * 19.6 ")
cylinder: Max 9"
Water Level :9.5"-11"
BUY ONLINE HERE :thumbup: or from our retail shop!! -
Pincushion help
Posted: May 5th, 2011, 11:10am CDT by Zane de Beer
Hey all,
Our pincushion has been looking funny the last couple of days (almost a week now) Although we've only had it a couple of weeks, the first couple of days is was 100%. I'm not sure if it is molting or if it is dying. I would appreciate it if one of the gurus can have a look at the pic an tell me what's up. All the water parameters is in check.
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Nemo... questions
Posted: May 5th, 2011, 10:43am CDT by Duri
I noticed most nemos have black edging on their fins BUT few have the 1st top fin just orange (without the black in it) is there a reason why? -
I.D needed pls
Posted: May 5th, 2011, 9:33am CDT by Perky pets superstore
Its very thin - like a montipora , but has a bright green/blue section in the middle ?
Thanks
David
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Long weekend in June Holiday @ Durban Spa
Posted: May 4th, 2011, 7:02am CDT by chikaboo
Hi guys due to my sister announcing expecting a new "frag" and according to "doctors orders" we all can't make this booking at Durban Spa on the beachfront .... It is a 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom 8 sleeper self catering apartment at the complex for the 17th of June 2011 till the 20th June 2011 ....(Not 100% but the 3 times we stayed there we had a sea facing unit and a blast of a time with indoor swimming heated pool, sauna) Willing to let this go for R3000 .... If you got 8 people this equates to like just 125 bucks per person per night and June 16th is a public holiday:thumbup: Anyone interested .... Mods don't know about pics on this one .... Maybe the actual reservation guest certificate? -
Wow!, Cone snail attack Goby
Posted: May 4th, 2011, 10:30pm CDT by RiaanP
Check this short but amazing video
YouTube - cone snailYouTube - cone snail
Cone snail attacking Goby. -
Refrectometer/Glass hydrometer needed
Posted: May 4th, 2011, 9:18pm CDT by danimal
Hey guys
Does anyone have a decent refracto or glass hydro that is properly calibrated that I can use to check my own hydro's calibration? I've just got one of those cheapo plastic hydros, and am not convinced as to its accuracy.
Thanks
Dan -
Urgent Clam ID and info please
Posted: May 4th, 2011, 8:03pm CDT by chas84
Hi everyone,
For the past few weeks I've been helping friends setup their new tank (a nice big 5-foot one). They bought some mushrooms today, on what they thought was a piece of rock. However, the rock opened a short while after it was put in their tank to what seems to be a clam of sorts.
Below is the best pic I can get of it. I would appreciate any help and advice as to the ID of the clam, and to find out it's requirements. It has no color mantle, so I'm not sure if it's too late already or is there a chance of it surviving? Their tank has been setup only about 4 weeks or so ago, so still busy cycling. If need be I don't mind putting it in my tank that's 6+ months old, but don't want to risk putting a "half dead" anything in there.
I haven't seen it in person, I can only get there over the weekend.
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Urgent help needed are these snails a problem for my tank
Posted: May 4th, 2011, 7:43pm CDT by dv8
i hope these guy's are not going to be a problem. so basicaly i need an ID or i just need to know what it is going to eat in my tank. it is only about 1cm long but i found a whole bunch of the buggers on a rock. i'm sure i didn't get them all. pics to follow -
Yellow, Red Foot Anemones?
Posted: May 4th, 2011, 6:41pm CDT by Slagter
Hey guys...
Has anyone ever heard of a Yellow coloured, red foot anemone? There is one I've got my eyes on, but it's bright yellow and looks similar to a Yuma Ric.
Can anyone shed light on to the possible ID of this little guy?
All help is much appreciated.
Thanks
Sean -
Reeftek TS3 info needed
Posted: May 4th, 2011, 6:08pm CDT by *Philip*
Hi guys.
Does anybody know what the best depth is that a TS3 should be sitting in the water? The height of the water inside is easy to figure out, I'm just not sure of outside water level.
thanx ;) -
Device to de-contaminate sea water
Posted: May 4th, 2011, 5:46pm CDT by maxisoft
Hi guys,
Came across this news report that I thought you might find interesting...
Zeolite used to decontaminate sea water....
Device to decontaminate seawater - Environment - IOL | Breaking News | South Africa News | World News | Sport | Business | Entertainment | IOL.co.za -
Looking for Corals??? Watch this space!!!
Posted: May 4th, 2011, 5:36pm CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
The coral bath is running like a steam train but the GREAT news is that the corals are on their way to SA, a good mix of SPS, LPS and softies will be arriving in the next few days.
Some pics of the new coral bath so long which is looking pritty snazzy
Trev
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aqua medic or3500
Posted: May 4th, 2011, 4:21pm CDT by mahan
hi ppl I am looking for a pin wheel impeller for my aqua medic 3500 pump if you have plz contact me -
Local Specimens
Posted: May 4th, 2011, 4:20pm CDT by SteveZi
Here are some pics of locally sourced critters if someone would like to try their hand at IDing
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Lots of goodies for sale for sale: Stellenbosch
Posted: May 4th, 2011, 4:05pm CDT by Franske
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
Location:Lots of goodies for sale
Shipping or Collection only:Stellenbosch
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Both
Notes:Hey guys I have the following items for sale, reason for selling : upgraded or not in use anymore.
24W PL Hopar light unit, took the ballast out of the unit so its outside near the plug,less heat buildup and makes the hood lighter, no mounting feet or cover glass, 2 month old 10000K bulb(whit blue combo)
Price : R300
Lifetech AP 3500 return pump, rated 2500l/h, got two of them
Price : R150 each
Seio internal pumps
1 x M620 : Price R100
2 x M250 : Price R60
Willing to swap any of the pumps for decent frags-
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150w MH + 2x 24w T5 lighting unit for sale for sale: Primrose Hill Germiston JHB
Posted: May 4th, 2011, 3:52pm CDT by sweetnsour
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:150w MH + 2x 24w T5 lighting unit for sale
Shipping or Collection only:Primrose Hill Germiston JHB
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:collection only
Notes:Hi All
Cleaning up some space and i have the following lighting unit for sale.
1x 150DE 10k Dymax Metal halide - (6 months old used for 3 months)
2x 24w T5 reeftek coral blue (3 months old used for 1 month)
the unit is black in colour and in perfect condition.
unit dimentions are 80cm x 35cm
R1500 no shipping in fear of the glass or bulbs breaking.
pics.
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regards Wade
Primrose Hill Germiston JHB-
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Bubble Magus S.A. is HERE!!
Posted: May 4th, 2011, 3:25pm CDT by bryan
Hi everyone,
We have some exciting news...for the FIRST TIME an EXTENSIVE range of the BUBBLE MAGUS products is now available in South Africa and exclusively offered by JUNGLE AQUATICS! :yeahdude:
Available in store from our retail outlet and online store you will now find the following products in the BUBBLE MAGUS range:
NANO SKIMMERS
HANG ON SKIMMERS
NORMAL AND CONE SHAPE SKIMMERS
MEDIA FILTERS (for Rowa, NP BioPellets etc)
CALCIUM REACTORS (with additional media chambers)
LED MOONLIGHT CLIP ON
FILTER BRACKETS AND MEDIA BAGS
MAGIC PUDDLE PUTTY (excellent value Construction Epoxy available in two sizes)
FEEDING TIME CONTROLLERS
CORAL VIEWERS (all sizes)
DOSING PUMP (triple unit including controller and also available brackets, pipe channel holders, storage buckets etc)
SPS and CORAL GROW BASE CLIP ON SYSTEMS
For more info on BUBBLE MAGUS visit:
www.bubble-magus.com
Pricing and the product catalog can be viewed from our online shop:
http://aquaria.co.za/shop
We will start new threads in our Forum to feature the different Bubble Magus products on offer with direct links to the products online order facility from our website.
I am sure you will all be pleased by the pricing and value this range offers!! :thumbup: -
Looking for egg crate in P.E.
Posted: May 4th, 2011, 3:19pm CDT by Mayhem1
As it said im in P.E. and looking for some egg crate.
Does anybody have or know where i can get..
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adding dead live rock
Posted: May 4th, 2011, 2:40pm CDT by Charl_Stanhope
hey guys. I want to add some rock to tank for some coral to grow on. want to frag the star polyps and stick em to this rock. its been out of a tank for a long time and is completely dry. Do I pour boiling water over them and then rinse it with ro water and add them to tank or should i do something else? will it cause a spike in my system? -
Brown algue taking over my tank
Posted: May 4th, 2011, 2:07pm CDT by Henkart
Please can you guys give me a pointer how to get rid of the brown algue in my tank, it seems to be taking over all my live rock and my sand... please help...:eek: -
Not another newb who needs advice!
Posted: May 4th, 2011, 1:55pm CDT by gavster
Haha.... hey guys. Just wanted to pop in and introduce myself. Ive got so many questions that i dont even know where to start! So i wont go post-crazy until i know where they should all go to keep things PC.
I used to breed and sell fresh water fish years ago, so im fairly adept in that department but my dream has always been a marine tank!
Bottom line is that its always come down to the lack of cash. Lets face it, 50k for a pristine 5 or 6ft mature setup is not unheard of. Well i STILL dont have that kind of money to throw at this hobby, so in the interim i thought i'd ask all of you what you think.
I want to start a 5ft tank and want to know what the most cost effective way is of doing this. Ive looked at the secondhand market and most tanks are scratched or have water damage or are just marginally cheaper than a new tank so i dont think that route is the way to go, since the imperfections would bug me.
Should i buy new or build? Do you know of any good, REASONABLE builders out there, or in Dbn specifically? I'm really keen to get started ASAP but purely because of cost i want to start with the hardware and build slowly from there.
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150w MH Ballast
Posted: May 4th, 2011, 1:53pm CDT by Donovan
Hey guys
Does anyone in the JHB area have a spare 150w MH ballast mine just gave up
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Help needed
Posted: May 4th, 2011, 1:02pm CDT by Gwydion
Hi all,
Newbie here, and now the questions begin..:thumbup:
So basically I have never had a marine setup so I decided to start a nano tank when I bought my Jebo R338 tank. 40L tank with a built in canister type filter and two T5 8w white lights.
To get to the point I replaced the filter sponge with seachem products which I cant remember what they are:blush: Some corse stones and a filter back filled with all sorts which the guy at the petstore suggested I get. Crushed coral and water I got from my boet to speed up the tank ect.
Now at first I wasn`t going to get a skimmer but after doing some research I decided it would be best.
The only decent skimmer I could find small enough was the TMC cataract protein skimmer TS-680. It does not come with a pump so I got one too which was recommended by the shop dude.
Now this is my problem: I set it up everything seems fine, but I just dont know if the skimmer is working properly??? It makes tiny bubbles in the cylinder which after a while turns into a vortex:eek: haha... Anyway, I seem to have some trouble knowing where my water level should be? Because it hasn`t made any foam yet and when I push the water level up about 1cm away from the top of the skimate tube it doesnt seem to make any bubbles...
I hope this makes sense
If someone could help me out? Or would like to make friends and come see my setup??:whistling:
Cheers and thanks!
G -
Newbie
Posted: May 4th, 2011, 12:42pm CDT by Gwydion
Hi everyone im a total noob to marine, hope to get a lot of info off your site which looks brilliant and maybe get into contact with some local guys close to me to help me build my tank!:thumbup:
Cheers!!
G -
Hailea 6540 for sale: Empangeni
Posted: May 4th, 2011, 12:05pm CDT by SIMS
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Hailea 6540
Shipping or Collection only:Empangeni
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Inc. Shipping
Notes:[www.hailea.com]
Hi All
I have a Hailea 6540 pump for sale in box.
Specs
HX-6540
Head 3.1M
Power Consumption 100w
Size 185×150×180mm
2880L/H
Price
R550 inc. delivery to your post office-
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Silly question ...
Posted: May 4th, 2011, 11:46am CDT by ZeroCool
Hi marine lovers ...
question, a fox face with no spot at the back, will it black spot come with time as it matures ?
Lol, dumb question, just asking ...
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Faulty Giesmann
Posted: May 4th, 2011, 9:16am CDT by zak
Guys, I purchased a 54watt Giesmann T5 tube about 2 weeks ago. By day 3 i noticed that there was a difference in brightness. 11 days later, its only about 10% of its original brightness!! Could a faulty ballast cause this? The tube has been replaced, im just a bit concerned that this could happen again if the ballast is indeed the culprit..
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Newbie
Posted: May 3rd, 2011, 2:13am CDT by Michael Bubb
Hi all,
I recently started a marine tank, small Boyu Tl-550, an impulsive buy and probably not the best choice for a beginner.
I look forward to learning as much as possible.
Michael -
Featherduster worms?
Posted: May 3rd, 2011, 10:18pm CDT by AndreM
I have a new tank, still cycling, with some new liverock and things are starting to come alive a bit on the rocks.
I was wondering if someone could identify these two and if I should be worried about them? The second one is a bit shy of the camera, so I took a few photos of it.
They are tiny, maybe a centimeter each and this is the closest I could zoom in without losing too much focus. Still trying to get the hang of aquarium photography.
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ID Please
Posted: May 3rd, 2011, 8:00pm CDT by zak
Can someone please ID these, they're lots of them growing on and under some of the LR. Is it Aptasia?
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RO unit questions.
Posted: May 3rd, 2011, 7:55pm CDT by Alias
Looking at the reefmaster and reefmaster plus RO units from WaterBoy.
Have a few questions:
Whats the difference between the two?
Whats the waste water produced for every 25L of RO made?
Can i plumb this into my kitchen and drink the Waste? -
New set up
Posted: May 3rd, 2011, 6:29pm CDT by Loco
Hi all,I got myself my tank,long last
Lots of cleaning and re-finishing,the stand sanded and painted with hammerite,did some cabnet work,orderd me a new 4ft sump(should get it within this week).
set up:1500x500x650(water level at 600)
Centre overflow 2x25mm and 1x50mm holes in overflow.
2x250 MH (picking up this week, need to rework the unit)
4ft sump with 3 sections.
And thats about how far I have got.I am a little worried about the centre overflow as it seems to stop or disrupt the flow,saw this when I was doing a leak test with power heads in there.Will be getting a vortec so hope this will help.I will be using the 50mm as the main overflow to my sump and one of the 25mm for return,the other I will be using for all my cables etc.
Your input would be great.
Thanks guys. -
R&R Aquatics Closed Down?
Posted: May 3rd, 2011, 6:27pm CDT by Xereo
Ive been there 3 days in a row now and the shop has been closed?
What happening? anyone know -
New Here
Posted: May 3rd, 2011, 5:34pm CDT by mamba0608
Hi guys,
I'm new here and was wondering if anyone here sells Tarantulas or knows someone who does.
Thanks:thumbup: -
Thank You
Posted: May 3rd, 2011, 3:08pm CDT by Jeann1
I have to say thank you to the Team from Nemo's Janitor for their excellent service with my new tank.
Matthew kept me in the loop with every detail as the tank was built, he made an arrangement with delivery date, and stuck to it - even being after-hours trip to Witbank from JHB , offloading the tank and doing everything needed for me to begin the big move.
THANK YOU for the excellent service! -
Boyu Nano for sale: Mosselbay
Posted: May 3rd, 2011, 2:59pm CDT by Evo R
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
Location:Boyu Nano
Shipping or Collection only:Mosselbay
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Both
Notes:Please see below.
Hey guys
Im selling my Nano with all Live Stock and Hardware.
Tank has been running now for almost a year and a half.
Reason for selling, i want to go bigger!
Tank - Complete 100l Boyu Nano
Stand - Custom made dark wood cabinet.
Lights - Single dual 24w PL tube.(white is 10k and blue)
Heater - 100w
Flow - 800l in DT and 1200l return.
LS - 2 Ocellaris clowns (+-4 cm)
7 to 10 kg LR (started with 7 and and got more with the corals overtime)
9 kg Araginite (lots of snails and goggas)
Corals - Plenty of different mushrooms(4 different types)
Gsp.
Pincusions
Finger Leathers.
(Aptasia for free:lol:)
Spares - Brand new 24w dual pl tubes.
Heater and flow pumps.
Please feel free to ask any questions.
Im really batteling with uploading of pics.(Mods can i mail it to someone to upload them for me??)
Price: R 3100
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Zoa Eating Nudibranches?
Posted: May 3rd, 2011, 2:57pm CDT by Slagter
Hey guys and girls...
I have an infestation of the Zoanthus Eating Bastards... Can anyone tell me the best way to dip the corals to get rid of them? I've heard many conflicting stories with this. Some people use Iodine, some don't. Some do Freshwater Dips, Some say it's dangerous to the Zoas.
I went and bought Lugols by Brightwells, and I just want to figure out, what the best method of doing the dips is. I know I need to pH and Temp correct the water to be in line with my tank, but what else can be done?
I would prefer to go the natural extermination route, but I can't seem to find a Coris or Banana Wrasse, and my 6 line does nothing to the nudis.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Sean -
Host coral for Clown
Posted: May 3rd, 2011, 2:39pm CDT by AllanEcc
Can some one advise us on coral suitable for percula clowns. We hope they clowns will take to the coral but don't want to risk injury to the clowns or coral. Ideally, coral for low down in the tank (45 cms from light). We have a 5ft tank.
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Can Someone Tell Me What This Is??
Posted: May 3rd, 2011, 2:21pm CDT by CliveS
I have had this leather for about 6 months now and about a month back, I noticed this growing from its' base.
I had an outbreak of aiptasia, which I have almost gotten rid of, but as you will see, there is still a little around the leather.
I am not sure if I should be concerned about this 'thing' and if so, how should I remove it without damaging the leather?
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250w magnetic ballast
Posted: May 3rd, 2011, 2:20pm CDT by Suhayl
Im looking for a m80 250w magnetic ballast specific for running a de bulb. I have a 250w m58 ballast but does not fire the bulb 100%. The m58 ballast works well for a se bulb. -
New guy
Posted: May 3rd, 2011, 1:25pm CDT by seanj
Hi guys
I am Sean and still new i the game but loving it.
looking forward to chating to all.
thanks. -
RED SEA MAX 250 COMPLETE for sale: SANDTON
Posted: May 3rd, 2011, 10:56am CDT by MikeR
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
Location:RED SEA MAX 250 COMPLETE
Shipping or Collection only:SANDTON
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection
Notes:RED SEA MAX 250 - complete system for sale.
As new - is dry packed and in storage as we have just moved house
Includes:
skimmer
heater
stand
lighting unit on timer
2 return pumps
30kg of base rock
red sea max test kit
other odds and ends-
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Lighting Suggestion?
Posted: May 3rd, 2011, 9:20am CDT by marsbrat
Hi all,
I have a 4ft tank, see thread below. Currently I have:
2 x Petmasters T5 54W ballasts
2 x White T5 (1 x 10000K & 1 x 12000K)
1 x Actinic T5
1 x Blue T5
I am looking at upgrading my lights. I was recently given a radiatus nennie and it seems this okie is looking for more light. I don't want to go with the traditional (ugly) MH. Are there more modern MH that can fit into my canopy (see pics of canopy in thread) or should I add another T5 ballast with 2 x 20000K lights.
Thanks for the advice in advance.
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skimmer advice
Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 3:11am CDT by Theo
Hi all. Have anyone used the super reef octopus 3000 ext skimmer?
My tank is 600l and this skimmer is rated for 1600l.
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Your feed back required
Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 11:59pm CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
For all of our customers, In order to measure the level of service and quality of livestock or advice you receive from Two Oceans Aquatic S&S please make use of this thread to give me feedback on your experience with us.
Regards
Trev -
Id crab
Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 10:50pm CDT by Timone
Hi,
I don't have a pic yet but need to know the ID of a Crab just found in my tank. I have since sumped him.
He looks like a black version of a emerald crab. He is a hitchhicker. The second one on the same piece of coral i got.
Will have a pic by tomorrow. He is black with a type of web back feet. He has a rounded body with small bumps on the top of its body.
Any ideas so far will post a photo tomorrow night. He only comes out at night. -
red sea wavemaster pro?
Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 10:34pm CDT by malooda
hi
has anybody used the red sea wave master pro? can seios and sunsuns work on it?
[www.aquariumproductreviews.com]
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The Coral Library
Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 9:28pm CDT by sean_koekemoer
Found this updated page with descriptions, Id's, photos etc.
Maybe the Mods can make this a sticky somewhere:
Species -
Newbie needs tank advice
Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 9:25pm CDT by did3200
Hi
It has been 10years since I had a marine tank and now I have just come back from Mauritius and the bug has bitten.
I live very close to Cape Town and would like some advice to who is the top suppliers around and who to stay away from. Back when I had a tank Royal Aquatics was the place and the guys there where very helpful. I need a good tank builder and then would like to hear about the latest things around.:thumbup: -
Radianthus Malu vs Entacmaea quadricolor
Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 9:10pm CDT by inflames
Hi Brenda,
Hope you are well! Please could you shed some light on the difference between this 2 different type of Anemones. I have done some research on the internet and there seems to be very little difference between the 2 species, if anything at all they seem to be almost identicle! I am considering purchasing a Radianthus Malu from a lfs (which I actually believe to be a RBTA), but thers is so many similarities between to 2! How does one actually tell the difference and is one harder to keep than the other??! Any info on this would be great! Lighting specifically.
:thumbup:
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plate
Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 7:22pm CDT by chops
Hi there i am looking for some purple plate even a small pice thanks -
Black spots on toadstool and finger leather
Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 7:00pm CDT by Reef-O
Hey..can anyone tell me what the reason is for for black spots on my toadstool and finger leather...
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Skimmer
Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 6:38pm CDT by xtreme
Guys can I switch off the skimmer during the night?
My chiller is running during the night around 12-1 am as well. -
Frags wanted
Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 6:28pm CDT by spentacle
Hey guys
I'm on the search for some frags to buy or swap.
Looking for any softies or lps.
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my tank to date
Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 6:16pm CDT by Boyu TL 550
2 clowns
regal tang
zoes
anemone
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Bicolor angel (Centropyge bicolor)
Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 5:15pm CDT by xtreme
So, can one of you please tell me what coral they don't nip on.
I know they love zoas, now he is messing up my bubble coral and already sold my open brain and fiva coral he had damsge.
I'm starting a tank with SPS, will he damage the SPS coral?
He is unfortunately part of my hart, received him in the bag with pop eye and cloudy eyes, QT him for 2 months and he is 100%.
please let me know if I can move him to my new SPS tank -
My 5FT Adventure
Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 5:00pm CDT by gMAN
Thought I would start a new thread on my 5FT.
My soon to be upgrade!! - Marine Aquariums of South Africa -
Light Unit wanted
Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 4:00pm CDT by gMAN
Hey guys, I'm looking for a light unit consisting of 2-3 150W MH & 4 54W T5's. -
Tank Developments & Advice Sought on Pregnant Shrimp
Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 3:54pm CDT by Christy
Hello!!
Here are some of the latest pictures from my now 10 week old tank... All seems stable and coming along well: The tank has a gobie and two shimps, along with a frogspawn coral, bubble coral, xenia, mushrooms (the one has had two babies) and a couple of zoa's... there are a few mystery crabs lurking about at night (but can't see any damage to the reef caused by them). Water has consistently tested fine on PH, Specific Gravity, Ammonia, Nitrates and Nitrites...
HOWEVER: ... one of my shrimps appears to be pregnant. What can I do to provide the best possible environment for the lavae when they are born? How long until they hatch? Will they necessarily be fertilised eggs? What would the larvae eat? Will they all get sucked down into the protein skimmer to their doom?
Advice appreciated please!! :-)
Thank-yoooooooo!!!!
Christy
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Bubble at night
Gordon the Gobie
Mushroom and Baby
Pregnant Shrimp
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Red anemone
Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 3:34pm CDT by draganov
Hi will it be safe to put a small red anemone in my tank ,40litre with 4 fishs and one kleaner srimp?
the anemone is +_ 1cm on the base -
Looking for 2x 150w MH's
Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 1:30pm CDT by Tremayn
Hey people, Im looking for 2 150w MH lights. Not looking for those fancy units with built in t5's etc. Just want 2 individual units at a good price ;) in JHB
Let me know what you have :) -
Tunze 1073 3500l/h
Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 12:37pm CDT by inflames
Hi George,
What is the price for the 1073 400 - 3500l/h return pump please? -
Looking for reflectors...
Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 12:25pm CDT by Meneer
... for 54W T5's - In Cape Town Area...... -
Red worms
Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 11:36am CDT by cuenm
hi everyone.
check out the pic plz, i have a number of these guys in rocks and substrate. fish aren't keen on eating them, i thought they would be.
they have a number of long 'tendrils' attached to the main body which they move around gravel with.
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We are open today Monday 02/05/2011
Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 10:11am CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
Guys I will be in the shop from 11 am till 2 pm if anyone needs anything.
Trev -
viper357
Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 10:05am CDT by GWA
Hi all
I am new to this hobby and already it has got me all worked up and very excited.Is there any sort of clubs or get togethers in JHB or the surrounding areas?:thumbup: -
Featured System May 2011 - Amalick
Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 9:26am CDT by viper357
Our featured tank for May 2011 belongs to Amalick. Congratulations.
A beautiful LPS and Softy dominated reef with an engine room to dream of.
Click on the photo to read the full article.
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Aqua Excel AE-CH MINI Cone Skimmer for sale: East London
Posted: May 1st, 2011, 11:45pm CDT by leslie hempel
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Aqua Excel AE-CH MINI Cone Skimmer
Shipping or Collection only:East London
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Will ship at buyers expense
Notes:Good little skimmer new never used still in box, was bought for a project that dident materialise because of our move
has an Atman pump with meshwheel impellor..
they retail for R1600 - R1700
Asking for R1350 and will ship at buyers expense.
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Skimz Sk181 Cone skimmer for sale for sale: East London
Posted: May 1st, 2011, 11:37pm CDT by leslie hempel
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Skimz Sk181 Cone skimmer for sale
Shipping or Collection only:East London
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Will ship at buyers expense
Notes:Awesome skimmer rated to do 1200lt <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>
Still New, used for 2 months and is now being used in a holding setup which I am in the process of breaking down. So it has run a total of 4 months with me.<o:p></o:p>
I have upgraded one of the bigger external skimz units<o:p></o:p>
R4000 excl shipping.
here is the link to the product page for more info.<o:p></o:p>
Skimz SK181
Masa Member Reviews of Skimz Skimmers
The Skimz Skimmer Clanskimmate pulled over a 3 day period in a 700lt system
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Another lionfish...What specie of lionfish is this?
Posted: May 1st, 2011, 11:26pm CDT by Bonzai
We just caught this lionfish in the same tidal pool we caught the other one. This one is darker, more red and the fins are a bit wider.
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You think you have a Big tank?
Posted: May 1st, 2011, 9:46pm CDT by ziyaadb
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ID Please - "Toadstools" in my tank
Posted: May 1st, 2011, 9:39pm CDT by pch356
Hi,
I notice some strange looking "toadstool" like "polyps" starting to grow on my live rock.
They are dark red in color with either black or bright red spots on them.
They start off as little red blotches on the rock and over a span of three to six weeks develop to a size of about 5mm on a 3mm high stem.
The older ones tend to fade to a faded red color with split edges.
I may just add that my tank have been running for about five years now and I have not added anything new like rocks corals etc lately. About two months ago I upgraded my sump and tankstand and therefore had to empty out the display tank completely. I kept the substrate and live rocks as is an refilled with most of the old water. I also transferred the substrate from my old sump to the new one. So, as you can see very little chance that these "polyp things" could get into my tank as hitchhikers.
Is this a pest or should I be proud of my new inhabitants :blush:
See photo attached.
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Reef Inmates Stealth 10 x 80w T5 for sale: Rustenburg
Posted: May 1st, 2011, 8:47pm CDT by Junz
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Reef Inmates Stealth 10 x 80w T5
Shipping or Collection only:Rustenburg
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection
Notes:Hi Guys,
Im looking to give Metal halides a try and putting my Reef inmates unit for sale, Its unbelievably good build quality and reliable, comes with full giessemann lamps, individual reflectors and has some good cooling.
unit cost me over 16k with the giesseman bulbs,
asking R9k neg
pickup from buyer preferred-
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water change help needed
Posted: May 1st, 2011, 12:35pm CDT by Boyu TL 550
hi guys i got to do a partial water change, bought red sea salt to mix with my distilled water but i dont have a refractometer yet (still waiting for it from shipping) is there any way i can test my mix before adding it to my aquarium? with house hold items??? -
new comer!!
Posted: May 1st, 2011, 11:50am CDT by cushy
Hello all. I want to make the switch from f/w to a s/w aquarium, been looking thru posts and feel i can get all the help i need from here. Sure will have many questions to ask u guys soon, so brace yourselves lol. :thumbup: -
Aqua Medic Turboflotor Blue 1000 protein skimmer
Posted: May 1st, 2011, 10:54am CDT by viper357
A new entry has been added to Links and Downloads Manager, category Aqua Medic
Description: Operation manual for the turboflotor blue 1000 skimmer.
To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit Aqua Medic Turboflotor Blue 1000 protein skimmer
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Treating Ick in a reef tank.
Posted: May 1st, 2011, 8:28am CDT by Meneer
I might be getting some tangs soon.
Is there reef safe treatment if they should develop white spot?
I will get a hospital tank in time, but I have seen some setups here on MASA where I can not imagine someone catching a certain fish without a total re scape :tt2:
What do you treat them without taking them out of the tank?
I read all about the 28 day cycle and the ick dropping off, breeding on the live -rock etc...
I also read about some reef-safe medication.
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Internal water flow
Posted: May 1st, 2011, 8:21am CDT by Meneer
I Have a 120 x 45 x 45 tank.
I have 2 Sun-Sun 3000l/h pumps positioned at the 2 corners.
After reading on the type of flow some guys have in their tanks, it seems that my tank could use more flow.
I do not notice dead-spots.
I was thinking of replacing the right hand side one with the double from Sun-Sun
Should I?
The left also has the outlet from my 1800 return pump for movement. -
For those interested in shallow reefs / lagoon biotypes
Posted: May 1st, 2011, 8:13am CDT by FransSny
Found this while researching scaping and stocking options. Quite a long thread but AWESOME pics
Shallow reef tank Club - Reef Central Online Community
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