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Marine Aquariums of South Africa
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GLO Range of lights
Posted: June 30th, 2011, 1:25am CDT by jaco coetzee
What is the next best brand out there to compare the GLO range lights with, from Hagen...The Marine-Glo(Actinic); Life-Glo (6700K) and the Power-Glo (18000K)...Any one..?? I believe they last for 18 months and more...:1: -
Tank, Sump + Metal Stand for sale for sale: Cape town
Posted: June 30th, 2011, 10:31pm CDT by Sammy
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Tank, Sump + Metal Stand for sale
Shipping or Collection only:Cape town
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection
Notes:I have a brand new Tank, 915x60x45, sump 195x50x40 plus a 25mm stand for sale, never been used, changed my mind on a tank in the making !!!
R2000-
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Group buy: Calcium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate, kalk
Posted: June 30th, 2011, 10:26pm CDT by robvdv
I get lab grade or okay-grade (i.e. I've used it before, it's okay) chemical supplements from local companies, Warren Chemicals and Protea Chemicals. They only sell this in +/- 25kg quantities. It costs around R700 for a bag of lab grade Calcium Chloride, less for the other stuff.
I use a lot of additives for my system. I don't mind buying 2 bags instead of one bag, and then stopping by Plastics for Africa on my way home to buy a few 2kg and 5kg plastic tubs for other reefers. Packing and mailing this stuff is a schlep. I don't have much free time, and pouring chemicals and going to the post office isn't my idea of fun.
So, what I'm proposing is that I offer my schlepping services to other reefers at 100% markup on the original. I play open cards (I'll even scan the invoice if you like) and the 100% covers my diesel bill, the schlep and the packing materials. Shipping is extra, regular post office services only.
I have an electronic scale, so I can make fairly accurate measurements. 2kg minimum per chemical, R500 total order minimum (not including shipping), payment upfront, delivery within 2 weeks of payment (more or less).
Does this sound reasonable? I'm not trying to rip anyone off. If you want to go buy it yourself from the companies I've mentioned, please go ahead and do so. Alternatively if you want to tag along on my next purchase, let me know what you need and I'll get it for you.
If there's enough interest I'll post the product data sheet here which will include heavy metal impurities etc. (very low for the lab grade stuff). -
A GM zebra with a "marine" gene
Posted: June 30th, 2011, 10:20pm CDT by Len
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Red sea and sir lanka shipment
Posted: June 30th, 2011, 10:02pm CDT by Oceanson
Hi reefer
We have a new shipment land 2mor,fish will avil on Sat. I will try upload photo and price 2mor .
fish list
leiutenant tang
power blue tang (FROM SIR LANKA)
yellow tang
purple tang
fire shrimp
common clown (tank breed)
red sea regal angle
red sea regal unusual angle
red line butterfly
sohal tang
red sea sailfin tang
arabian angle
red coral perch (male,female and blue eyes)
full green zoanthus
ultra green zoanthus
blue steel zoanthus
green steel zoanthus
blue cleaner wrasse(jumbo)
emperor angle (from sir lanka)
longnose butterfly
blue tail neso
yellow blenny
red star fish
mccosk flasher wrasse
star burst goby
red spotted goby
sand zebra goby
sand shifting goby
orchid dottyback (tank breed)
mini carpet anemone(green,purple,red,blue and multicolour)
cleaner shrimp
DONT FORGET WE 14 DAY LIVE GUARUNTEE (T & C APPLY)
OCEANSON AQURIUM
021 552 7553
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Setting up Boyu 3-stage Top Bio-Mechanical Filtration system
Posted: June 30th, 2011, 8:08pm CDT by dwchey
Have acquired a Boyu EB-800 with a 3-stage Top Bio-Mechanical Filtration system. The instructions on how to connect the parts supplied is poor, want to make sure am connection everyhting right before moving my existing fish over. Any help or advice on this. -
Substrate choices
Posted: June 30th, 2011, 5:39pm CDT by Ahmed1477
Hi. I am in the process of setting up a new tank 1500x500x750 and wanted to know what you guys recommend as a substrate?
At the moment I am considering either Aqua Medic aragonite or Carib Sea Special Grade, your thoughts? -
DIY Automatic Top-up (ATU)
Posted: June 30th, 2011, 5:29pm CDT by zak
For those that requested, here it is. This is a basic unit, iv drew the circuit to accomodate 3 switches, you only need one. I tried to make it as simple as possible..
I use the extra switches to switch off the top-up pump when it runs dry and the third for redundancy. I also added an led to indicate the unit is powered up.. -
Wanted Softies and LPS
Posted: June 30th, 2011, 5:22pm CDT by Angamia
Hi Gents, I am looking for some LPS and Softies,
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Which nano tank,help urgent,
Posted: June 30th, 2011, 3:57pm CDT by bres
Hi there, im about to splash some cash on a all-in-one tank setup, but im not sure which one I should go for, my budget is limited(Government Regulated LOL)between R3 300-R4 500, Ive only looked at the JBL 28G Nano Cube and the Boyu TL550(dont want to go any smaller) at this point, are there any others that i should consider? space is limited,
Im leaning toward the JBL 28g, im hoping to keep from FOWL(max 2 smallfish) to eventually SPS in here,
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New Build 200l 1st Marine Tank
Posted: June 30th, 2011, 3:03pm CDT by Tidy
Hi Guys,
ok so final going to build my tank.
looking at 200l with sump
Tank will be rimless cube starfire glass
Size : 620 x 516 x 500 internal
please check my sump design
TS2 Skimmer Orange
DSB 490 x 334 x 150mm
1400lph pump
Blue is ATO 16-20l
The Green is a remote box for Cheto and some Live rock
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My Office Pico
Posted: June 30th, 2011, 1:14pm CDT by Reefhead
Hey Guys
Bought one of those Ibox Nano Picos for the office
Awesome little tank really love this guy
Been running for about 4 months now
The Facts
1. Lighting:
original LED light
2. Filtration:
Seachem Purigen
Seachem Seagel
Seachem Matrix
3. Heating:
1x 25W Heater
4. Skimmer:
Ditched it (what a mission to get working)
5. Maintenance:
Weekly 3L water change
6. Size:
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Going Away
Posted: June 30th, 2011, 1:03pm CDT by SliverZA
I am going away shortly for 2 weeks and am a little concerned that my siphon overflow may stop working and I will lose almost all filtering on the tank. Luckily my nanny/domestic will be house sitting so there is somebody there.
I am thinking of moving everything from my sump back into my DT (except the skimmer)for the time I am away to have some peace of mind and ease of management for the nanny. This would mean that all that needs to be done is feeding and top up. I am planning on having some spare pre-rinsed bags of carbon and phosguard so she can just swap them over after 1 week.
My tank is very lightly stocked right now with just a Clown, cleaner shrimp and around 6 snails.
Any thoughts on this?
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When does a Diamondback Goby calm down?
Posted: June 30th, 2011, 12:47pm CDT by Elrond
Folks,
I recently purchased a diamondback goby and clearly didnt do my research. I sort of expected him to gently nibble and sift through the sand, keeping my sand bed neat, tidy and generally looking awesome... meanwhile... back in the real world...
After placing him in the tank, I disappeared off to gym, only to return to find my tank had turned from a nice clear salt water, to a much more milky resembling substance :eek:
He's been burrowing the hell out of the entire tank, disrupting my carefully sculpted LR and a few of my low lying corals. 2 days in... he's still busy
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tank for sale: bellville cape town
Posted: June 30th, 2011, 12:28pm CDT by regis
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
Location:tank
Shipping or Collection only:bellville cape town
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:collection
Notes:Dimensions
850 long x 600 wide x 650 high
Two sump options (both sumps included)
sump 1
690 long x 440 wide x 410 high (can fit a TS3)
sump 2
600 long x 400 wide x 400 high (can fit a TS2)
Sump 1 fits length wise in cupboard
sump 2 fits width wide in cupboard.
lighting.
Two T5 pendants, each have 3 x 39w T5 tubes. (total 6 tubes all under 3 months old, 5 x sulvania 1 x gieman)
One 2 X 70w metal halide with dual electronic ballust, 2 x 14000k bulbs (one month old)
Return Pump
3500 L per hour aqua H20. (3 empellars in total)
Flow
2 x 6000l per hour sun sun magnet mount powerheads.
CUPBAORD
Can be used two ways,
Option 1
850 wide
option 2
1.10m wide.
Stand
25mm square tubing.
Tank has a center overflow and dorso system.
Tank has bracing on top, and is made out of 10mm glass
Price R6000. (for all)
pic 1 (Tank with sump option1)
pic 2(sump option2, cupboard doors slide open
pic 3 (tank in use cupboard at 1.10m)
pic 4 (tank with halide pendant in front)
pic 5 (magnet mounted side door off)
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Zoa growth
Posted: June 30th, 2011, 10:39am CDT by rakabos
I was curious about how people's experiences are with growth on their zoas and palys.
The fastest growing zoa colony I have has about 1 new polyp every 10 days or so and the slowest, well, hard to say as i dont see much growth at all. Other colonies just melt away for now real reason.
On the paly side, the normal run of the mill brown paly's go bonkers and really grow quickly, and the nuclear greens, I started with 7 polyps, and a few weeks later I have 3 small ones popping up.
I dose iodine once a week a few drops and also calcium once a week. Every two weeks i do a 15% water change to remove nutrients and re-stock trace elements. Running 6x 80W T5's on a 700L tank -
2 X 150 watts MH 3ft Dymax unit with bulbs for sale for sale: Harrismith
Posted: June 30th, 2011, 10:20am CDT by Hermanus
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:2 X 150 watts MH 3ft Dymax unit with bulbs for sale
Shipping or Collection only:Harrismith
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Bouth buyers expense and risk
Notes:
Had this unit for 8 months looking for R2 500.00 with bulbs-
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Magnesium Chloride
Posted: June 30th, 2011, 10:18am CDT by Seabass
Hi all
Anyone have a few kg's of Magnesium Chloride for sale.
If you bought a 25 kg bulk buy you might have some that you are not using.
I want to mix this with Magnesium Sulphate in order to dose my Magnesium.
PM meet your no. or e-mail address please to sort out a deal.
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Hugh marine upgrade
Posted: June 29th, 2011, 7:55am CDT by Hugh Marine
My new tank
Tank size: 2.2l x .650w x .750h
Sump size : 1.6 x .400w x .500h
Skimmer Reef oktopus cone 3000
calcium reactor
Chiller
NP reactor
Carbon reactor
Kalk stirrer
Auto top-up
Profilux ( depends on a sale)
Tank supply by Dorry Pets, so it will be an exelent build
Old tank
The beginning of my new tank
My new stand
my
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Red Sea test kits
Posted: June 29th, 2011, 12:30am CDT by Arries
Hey guys...well I'm about 2 buy my test kit and have been looking at the red sea kit...just wanted 2 know wots the feeling around that kits...are they good or are they crappy...any info will help a lot...thanx.... -
Getting shrooms to cover rocks
Posted: June 29th, 2011, 11:59pm CDT by Charl_Stanhope
Hey Guys
Ive been trying to get a thread where they show you how to frag mushrooms but I cant get a direct thread on how to get your mushrooms to cover the rock by cutting them in half. without removing them from the rock. How do you go about doing it?if you can even do it? Alot of threads say you just cut it in half on the rock and it will turn into two. Some say they just heal and others say they split in two. Whats the minimum size the mushroom should be before cutting it? Ive got two on one rock and four on another and wouldnt mind them to cover the rock. Have like 20 on the rock. What do you guys suggest. Cutting them in half seems easy. How can you make mushrooms grow faster? what can you dose? Coz Ive read they doesnt like alot of flow or hectic light? I know they dont like flow,not about the low light. please help -
Exclusive ibox offer to masa members
Posted: June 29th, 2011, 10:38pm CDT by Submariner
We are offering a special offer to MASA members only, all reef ready skimz ibox IB8 pico tanks.
Normal Price R895
MASA members special R595
See below pics
Tank includes
Dual mode LED light with moonlights
Air driven skimmer
Hydor Pico pump
Rear filtration chamber.
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Moving tanks
Posted: June 29th, 2011, 9:56pm CDT by maxisoft
Hi guys, as some of you know, I will be shutting down my 4ft tank to my new 2m tank soon. I will be changing some of the filtration from live rock, dsb, etc to using zeo reactor, phos, carbon, etc. I will still keep Some LR for filtration in the new sump and maybe a small dsb/refugium .......
Going from a 230 ltr DT to a 1000ltr is obviously a challenge on it's own...
How would you guys advise on doing the transfer? I'm not able to keep both systems running cause the new tank is replacing the old one and I just don't have the space.....
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I don't get it... Please help to explain...
Posted: June 29th, 2011, 5:22pm CDT by coswecanfly
Everything else in my tank seems to be happy as hell... My zoas and button polyps are beautifully open, my frogspawn has doubled in size, red mushrooms are popping up faster than you can say MASA... I have a green mussel that has doubled in size... My nassarius snails are eating like PIGS... My cleaner shrimp shed a shell three days after I got him and I arrived home today to find one of my blue legged hermits has also shed a shell... (boy did I get a fright when I saw a pincer lying around)...
Now please tell me... WHY did the ocealaris die?
All parameters are fine... Did a water change when I got home just in case he fowled the water up after he died...
Come all you experts...
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TUNZE information
Posted: June 29th, 2011, 4:01pm CDT by George
Hi MASA members, I see that there are more and more new members joining MASA all the time and thought it might be nice, over the next few weeks, to give you some info on TUNZE products...
TUNZE have over 50 years experience in making products, and their pumps are of the highest quality. For TUNZE design is much more than style, it is an expression of an idea and concept, it opens one's eyes....:(
Ideal for Nano tanks is the 6015, brand new on the market :-
40 - 200 litre tanks, flow rate of 1,800 l/hr, energy consumption 3.5 W
R 431.50 incl. VAT + R120.00 freight depending on the area.
Turbelle 6025 Nanostream
40 - 200 litre tanks, flow rate of 2,800 l/hr, energy consumption 5 W
R 642.51 incl. VAT + R120.00 freight depending on the area.
Turbelle 6045 Nanostream
100 - 500 litre tanks, flow rate of 4,500 l/hr, energy consumption 7 W
This pump has a mechanical flow adjuster, which can vary the flow from 1500 to 4500.
R 891.70 incl. VAT + R120.00 freight depending on the area.
All come with magnet holders so that you can position the pump anywhere on the glass pane, and the spherical shape permits an ingenious 3D setting of the direction flow.
Rember, MASA members all get 10% off any TUNZE product purchased.:thumbup:
Cheers Anita -
Sand sifting stars
Posted: June 29th, 2011, 2:38pm CDT by williet
Hi All
I am look for something that can stir up my substrate and I believe sand sifting stars are the one for the job!
Does anyone have they want to get rid of?
Cheers
Willie -
Automatic Feeder
Posted: June 29th, 2011, 1:29pm CDT by rajah
Hi Guys
I'm looking for an automatic feeder? If anyone has one or knows of someone who has, please let me know!
Thanks!
Rajah -
Reverse Syphon
Posted: June 29th, 2011, 1:04pm CDT by maxisoft
Hi Guys,
As we all use a system to stop a reverse syphon, and I notice most (including me) just use a small flex airline hose above the water mark, what is your experience in using a one-way water valve on the return and overflow? -
Crazy specials, Today only !
Posted: June 29th, 2011, 12:16pm CDT by Perky pets superstore
Cleaner shrimp @ 119.95 each
Red sea coral pro 22kg bucket @ R550.00
Seachem reef salt 20.2 kg bucket @ R500.00
Hawaian yellow tangs @ 495.00 each Quarenteened and eating.
N.P pellets :
250ml @ R198.95
500 ml @ R349.95
seachem reef buffer - 500grams R150.00
Seachem reef builder - 600grams - R150.00
Auto top up unit - R 595.95
pls note these prices are for today only - if you EFT or make payment today , you can collect when you are in the area.
Many thanks
David & Dane -
Leds kill spses!
Posted: June 29th, 2011, 11:41am CDT by mandarinman
i put a small led strip of 2.2 watts nexto my tl450 compacts. i stuck it on with the sticky strips provided. powered by a 12 volt power supply. I got home the next day and the led had unstuck itself and fallen into the tank! it created some form of electrode and pulled all the calcium and carbonate out of my water!. when i got home it hadnt even tripped the electricity! all my spses were white, my clam closed up and all my zoas were closed , my snails were dead. i did a water change with the salt water i had and mixed a batch and did a further fifty percent water change. i tested the water again and all the perameters were now normal. my zoas have opened again and are fine, my blue palythoas are a lighter blue, my clam has started sticking its lips out a bit and still retracts if disturbed( i am hoping it will recover fully.) fortunately i didnt have any fish in the tank at the time!. ps the light fitting was caked white inside. sps frag donations welcome:blush: -
Zoa, Candy Cane for sale: Cape Town
Posted: June 29th, 2011, 11:32am CDT by Starz
Single Coral for saleCommon Name:
Scientific Name:Zoa, Candy Cane
Size of coral-
How long have you had the coral?1kg LR with Zoa, Large bunch of Candy Canes
Shipping or Collection only:4 months, 6 months
Your location.Collection
Price:Cape Town
Photo's:R300, R350
Notes:
Centre Right behind the Candy Canes.
Candy Canes also for Sale R350 +- 20 heads (new Heads form now and then) -
2 ft lighting combo for sale for sale: paulshof
Posted: June 29th, 2011, 11:21am CDT by flamming angel
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:2 ft lighting combo for sale
Shipping or Collection only:paulshof
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:collection
Notes:I have a lighting unit for sale. It has 2 x 24w t5 and a 150mh with 14k globe. its a compact unit with is plug and play. Good condition and reason for selling is that i have 2 of the same units and 1 needs to go as its not being used. Sorry for the crappy pics.
Price : R1200
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Advice needed with regards to getting a shrimp for a watchman goby?
Posted: June 29th, 2011, 11:03am CDT by hermie
Hi there, I am thinking of getting a shrimp for my yellow watchman goby and was wondering who has experience with this and whether they would recommend it. Some websites say you have to keep a watchman with a shrimp whilst others say its not necessary, so I wanted to ask people with personal experience. Also, what species did you get?
I've also read that you can give them a tunnel out of pvc piping, what length and diameter would this need to be?
I have a 1.2 meter tank and at the moment he is happily living in a cave in the rock work. -
Torch coral for sale: BELLVILLE CAPE TOWN
Posted: June 29th, 2011, 10:51am CDT by regis
Single Coral for saleCommon Name:
Scientific Name:Torch coral
Size of coral-
How long have you had the coral?6 HEADS
Shipping or Collection only:2 YEARS
Your location.COLLECTION
Price:BELLVILLE CAPE TOWN
Photo's:SWOPE
Notes:Torch coral to swope, looking for some zoanthides or maybe a single small ricordia.
Reason for seeling is that it is opening up to big in mt nano.
pics below
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Cheato
Posted: June 29th, 2011, 10:10am CDT by jumboswart
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Should I feed CUC...
Posted: June 29th, 2011, 8:45am CDT by coswecanfly
My ocealaris passed away last night so now I only have a CUC...
1 x Cleaner shrimp
2 x Blue legged hermits
2 x Nassarius snails
3 x Cushion stars
Should I feed anything? I've decided to hang back a while before getting a fish again so now I don't know if I should feed the CUC anything...??? -
My New AWM37 NANO setup
Posted: June 28th, 2011, 10:29pm CDT by Aquaria-SA
Hey there MASA Reefers:) . I woke up on Saturday and felt like setting up another fish tank in the house and decided it would be a great idea to set up one of our Aquaria AMZ37L Nanos. So check it out it was so nice to set up.. :thumbup:here we go:thumbup:
Unpacking the box and the packing around the Aquaria Nano .
The Nano had a bit of dust in it from shipping so gave it a wipe down with a damp cloth and RO water from our trusted Aquaria PSI Marine RO unit .
Hmm nice and clean .
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Aptasia on Zoa's
Posted: June 28th, 2011, 7:25pm CDT by DarrenT
Hi guys
I have a beautiful colony of green zoanthids, but there seem to be 2 or 3 pieces of apatsia located in the colony. Could i use joes juice to remove it? im scared it will affect the zoa's. -
URGENT help needed with gbta please!!!
Posted: June 28th, 2011, 6:21pm CDT by NeilSmit
Hi all
I have a 1200l system, its been running for 6 months.
The lr and sand is from my previous system which was
Running for 2 years. I have a dsb with chaeto, phosphate reactor,
Kalk stirrer, and an aquamedic 3000 skimmer. I have 4 T8's with
160w of led cree lights (rapid led).
I bought a large gbta 2 weeks ago, it has excellent green colouring,
With a purple base. I placed it in the tank, it was hiding for 2 to 3 days,
Came out a bit, and opened up for a couple of days. It was touching
My frog spwan, so I moved the frog spawn the next day. I fed it twice, it ate well.
I was away for 3 days, and when I came back I noticed tears on its side, 3. White incides its seems comming out.
Its deflated and most likely dying...
Any help? What could have caused it? All parameters are fine.
Cleaner shrimps are hanging around it most of the time.
And I only have reef save fish????!!!
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Fluidized purigen and phos-guard in a reactor
Posted: June 28th, 2011, 5:28pm CDT by rakabos
Hi guys
So i needed a way to get my phosphates down and got hold of a bubble magus reactor from Jungle Aquatics @bryan . I read a lot about which media to use and being careful not to let it grind and become dust etc...
So i found Orca phos-guard which is a bead type media and looks similar to DI resin. So far the reactor runs smoothly and i dont see any beads making their way out of the chamber which is what i was worried about. So now im thinking why not run Purigen in the same way. I currently have it in a bag in a flow through filter but with this reactor working the bomb i was thinking to add another one with fluidized purigen.
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Urgent help needed Salinity sitting at 1.0328 !!! help
Posted: June 28th, 2011, 4:32pm CDT by akhannay
need help... i suspected my salinity pen was wrong when i tested some lfs water with it... so i recalibrated it with solution and retested with refractometer... and my tank was sitting at 1.0328 specific gravity!!!!!!!! :eek:
luckily my fish are all alright!!!
how many days should i look at bringing it back to normal?
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Moving Day coming soon...
Posted: June 28th, 2011, 4:26pm CDT by chas84
I've been dreading this since the day I went to collect my new setup in Pietersburg and cart it all to Pretoria. I'm moving at the end of July (only about 6km or so from where I'm staying now), and need some advice on my ideas below. When I bought the setup there was no livestock to worry about (other than tons of liverock, hermits, zoas a Mantis and a Pistol shrimp). It's a 6-foot 10mm on cabinet, with 250kg liverock and almost 300kg sand.
Here's my idea:
Empty all the water into 200l containers.
Pack liverock and corals into large cooler boxes with heater and airstone.
Keep fish in a 100l plastic container with heater and airstone.
Pack all equipment into boxes.
Get the moving guys to load everything and deliver to the new house, and start setting it up again.
:thumbup:
This all sounds simple, but I'm very concerned about "dismantling" the whole system. I have an in tank DSB that consists of just under 300kg fine sand. Firstly to remove it will be a mess, and I know disturbing a DSB of any sort is not a good thing and will cause my tank to go into cycle mode again.
My main concern is the fish and corals. Would it be better for me to rather sell them and then "start from scratch", or do i stand a fair chance in setting up at the new house and a reasonable expectation things will be ok? If I sell the fish I should get what I paid for them, and possibly same for the corals, but I am thinking of keeping the corals in my nano if needs be.
I do have a Bouyo TL550 (130l) that is "easyish" to move without disturbing the sand.
I'm going to take this opportunity now to get a 4-foot sump - so anyone have a bargain please let me know ;) -
How to frag a hammer
Posted: June 28th, 2011, 3:54pm CDT by butcherman
Is it at all advisable to frag a non branching hammer?
If yes, what is the best and safest method of ding this? -
Should clams be fed manually?????
Posted: June 28th, 2011, 3:51pm CDT by JsPLAYn
I want to purchase a clam, but I am not a fan of manual feeding....... So should I or shouldn't I???... If I do,what's the best type of clam to invest in,besides for colour, lifespan etc -
Reefheads Pride & Joy
Posted: June 28th, 2011, 2:09pm CDT by Reefhead
Hi Guys
Ok so I'm really excited about my new system the idea behind the tank is that it is not very big but want to spend some money on making it fairly self sufficient (as self sufficient as a marine tank can be) the reason being is that I have to travel a lot for work these days, so need a few basic things on the tank to be controlled on its own. luckily I only travel for two to three days at a time so the tank wont have time to become neglected. Any way here goes:
Tank: 60cm cube Total volume of tank with sump will be about 400L
Sump: 1x 60cm (refugium) 1x 90cm (Skimmer, heaters, etc.)
Filtration: Refugium, Seachem Matrix, Skimmer
The system will be run so that in the start the refugium will be part of the filter system then if I decide to run a ULN system I will use NP Bio pellets and then run the refugium seperate (In the fear that it might die off in a ULN system)
Skimmer: Reef Octopus OCTX-160
Lighting: Giesemann Infinity 600mm (1x MH 2x T5)
Water Movement: Vortech MP10w ES
Controller: Profilux 3
The profilux 3 will have the following running off it
- Dosing Pumps
- Touch Screen Face
- Lighting
- Auto Top Up
- Measuring Probes (PH, Temp, etc. etc.)
- Pumps
- Water change system
- SMS Unit
- etc.
If there is anything about the system you would like to know please feel free to ask.
Waiting on a few things to arrive with the tank but have some pics of the stand, skimmer, etc. Then just some pics off the net of the toys
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Strange fish in Japan...
Posted: June 28th, 2011, 2:08pm CDT by coswecanfly
"Mommy, I want one... " :lol:
Google Image Result for http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01117/fish-682_1117841a.jpg -
LED 2250 Lumens
Posted: June 28th, 2011, 1:49pm CDT by zak
Interesting,this is a single chip pushing out 2250 lumens, colour temperature 6500k.
Efficiency: 100+lm/watt
Luminus Devices: SST-90 White LED -
Which RO unit to choose
Posted: June 28th, 2011, 12:32pm CDT by Munky82
I'm looking for a RO unit for my tank as well as the kitchen.
Do I get a standard domestic unit or reefmaster?
Will I be able to get the fittings with the faucet ect. for the reefmaster?
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Hi Guys
Posted: June 28th, 2011, 11:50am CDT by Reefhead
Hi Everyone
Been keeping marine fish and reefs for a while now
Just joined MASA now so I thought I would introduce myself
I am currently setting up my new set-up. As soon as I find my feet on the forum I will start a thread on my new set-up -
Useless skimmer...!
Posted: June 28th, 2011, 11:34am CDT by viper357
Well, not really, should rather be useless reefkeeper than useless skimmer. :p Due to life being so busy for me these last few months I've gotten into the habit of not emptying my skimmer cup until it is pretty much full to the top, which is a really bad habit. To be honest, I think it's been a good couple of weeks since I last cleaned out my skimmer cup and I realised this yesterday. Life just seems to get in the way sometimes and you tend to forget things, until they jump up and smack you in the face. So anyway, thought I would show you what my Reeftek TS3 skimmer cup looked like after not being cleaned for a while.
Here I have scooped away a bit of the muck so you can see how thick it is, it felt like really soft squishy chocolate mousse :p
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Cross bracing or euro bracing ?
Posted: June 28th, 2011, 11:21am CDT by dominodeluxe
I have a 240l tank with 8mm glass all round its 1.2m(L) 45cm(W) 45cm(H).
Now I just want to know should I go with eurobracing without a centre brace or just a centre brace. I just want to know will the tank bow if its got eurobracing.
The reason why I ask is because with the eurobracing its easier to put rocks and aquascape in the tank and for light penetration. -
Could all the evaporation of my tank cause damp in walls.
Posted: June 28th, 2011, 10:49am CDT by Creep
Hi guys.
Question - Could my tank (1000l tank and sump water) with all its evaporation cause
damp in walls? I noticed only in the room were my tank is that im getting damp bubbles on the walls and this is ONLY in this room. And there is no damp on the outside of this room.
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Fresh shipment landed!
Posted: June 28th, 2011, 10:42am CDT by Die Visdam
Heloo Reefers,
Some new fish landed yesterday! Come and have a looooook :thumbup:
Acanthurus tennenti - Lieutenant Tang
Paracanthurus hepatus - Blue Regal Tang
Zebrasoma desjardini - Sailfin Tang
Naso lituratus - Naso Tang
Naso vlamingii - Vlamingii Tang
Acanthurus pyroferus - Mimic Lemon Peel Tang
Acanthurus nigricans - White Cheek Tang
Zebrasoma flavescens - Yellow Tang
Siganus vulpinus - Foxface
Siganus magnificus - Macnificent Foxface
Opistognathus randalli - Black Cap Jawfish
Pomacanthus imperator - Emperor Angel (Juv)
Centropyge eibli - Eibli Angel
Centropyge bicolor - Bicolor Angel
Centropyge vroliki - Pearlscale Angel
Rhinecanthus rectangulus - Rectangular Trigger
Melichthys vidua - Pink Tail Trigger
Gobiodon okinawae - Yellow Clown Goby (Perfect for your NANO) (Max length 3.5cm)
Gobiodon Spp. - Green Clown Goby (Perfect for your NANO) (Max length 3.5cm)
Gobiodon Spp. - Brown Clown Goby (Perfect for your NANO) (Max length 3.5cm)
Synchiropus picturatus - Spotted Mandarin
Synchiropus splendidus - Green Mandarin
Pseudanthias Spp. - Anthias
Pictichromis paccagnellae - Bicolor Dottyback
Pseudochromis diadema - Diadem Dottyback
Halichoeres chloropterus - Lime Green Wrasse
Labroides dimidiatus - Cleaner Wrasse
Halichoeres leucoxanthus - Yellow and Purple Wrasse
Chelmon rostratus - Copperband Butterfly
Chromis viridis - Blue Green Chromis
Chrysiptera hemicyanea - Azure Damsels
Nemateleotris magnifica - Firefish
Valenciennea strigata - Goldhead Sleeper Goby
Amblyeleotris randalli - Orange Stripe Prawn Goby
Sphaeramia nematoptera - Spotted/Pajama Cardinal
Ecsenius bicolor - Bicolor Blenny
Salarias fasciates - Jeweled Rockskipper
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Crab problem ...
Posted: June 28th, 2011, 8:44am CDT by ZeroCool
Morning guys ...
A few weeks back i discovered a little crab in my tank ... and wow, it is like a damsel, but only more @#$@#$@#$ ... it is destorying my tank, meaning eating up what it can. He took out recently 2 clams ...
What can i do ? I know catch it right ... but wow, he is so fast, and he love live rock to hide in
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Algaer scrubber scrubbing cyano
Posted: June 28th, 2011, 8:23am CDT by gaboon
The only thing my algae scrubber seems to scrub is cyano/red slime, haven't had an issue with it in-tank so why is it flourishing on the scrubber and how do I stop it? Scrubber light is on for 18 hours a day. -
running carbon all the time
Posted: June 27th, 2011, 10:50pm CDT by Charl_Stanhope
hey guys. is it bad to run activated carbon all the time? im also running phosguard and purigen at the same time. Ive only got two clowns as a bio load and some softies and lps. So im thinking of taking out the carbon as I dont need it. ive still got the crap boyu skimmer.
My parameters are all good and almost no po4 and no3. no no2. ca,kh,ph fine.
The reason why im asking is my torch coral seems to be struggling. already lost 2 heads and another one is struggling. when i had gha and cyano (higher nutrients and phosphates)my torch seemed to be doing better.all the other corals are 100 % healthy and growing like nuts. maybe the torch doesnt like carbon. -
Frogspawn
Posted: June 27th, 2011, 9:00pm CDT by Mayhem1
Hi all, looking for any size frogspawn or even a frag.
Im based in P.E, but can make a plan to collect in East London
or Durban.
Please let me know if you can help and a price too.
Thanks all..
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leaving nsw overnight before wc
Posted: June 27th, 2011, 8:31pm CDT by Charl_Stanhope
hey guys
is it ok to leave my nsw overnight and do the waterchange in morning. ive read or heard somewhere that there is like a 3 hour bracket or something. Also, What is the longest you can leave nsw before doing a waterchange, as I wouldnt mind collecting alot now in winter since it rains like half the time and the other half of the time the sea is rough, so for when i cant get clean water I have spare. i like doing two water changes per week so I wouldnt mind having some spare water. -
Cross bracing or longitudinal bracing?
Posted: June 27th, 2011, 8:03pm CDT by dominodeluxe
I would just like to know if I should go with cross bracing or longitudinal bracing(in this case 2 strips of glass along the length of the tank at the top) -
Captain nemo
Posted: June 27th, 2011, 7:51pm CDT by Captain Nemo
hello....all of you out there .ive been doing marine tanks since 1997.so im just your average garden variety marine addict.thank goodness i dont have algae.i used to suffer from severe depression from algae.watched oprah many times to get over it.[kidding].
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Drilling worm after lights out...???
Posted: June 27th, 2011, 7:35pm CDT by coswecanfly
I have noticed cylindrical shavings of my LR lying around and tonight I caught the bugger... It is a dark worm? with a couple of lighter bands across it... When the light hits it retreats back into its hole... Can anyone ID this??? I also have a "snot worm" that is WAAAAY too small to photograph and it also disappears into a hole when the lights come on...
The worm is just above my Nassarius siphon if you can see it...
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AQUARIUM LIGHTING, Complete Facts & Information
Posted: June 27th, 2011, 6:54pm CDT by Keeganp
Hi There
I found this awesome lighting website, I hope this helps some of the guys, lots of info..
Aquarium Lighting; Kelvin, Nanometers, PAR, Bulb, Watt, MH, LED, Light Basics.
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Beginner
Posted: June 27th, 2011, 4:57pm CDT by coral reef
Hi everyone,
I've been keeping freshwater aquariums for the past 10 years. i started keeping discus about 3 years ago and i think im ready for the big leap. Ive been to a few pet stores and wow its expensive. What do i need to start up? ive been told to get T5 lighting system,protein skimmer,calcium reactor,chiller and wavemakers. my 5ft tank is currently being drilled and a 3ft sump installed. I want to do this right. what equipment should i get thats gonna last. i think i should mention that i would like to keep coral and fish.
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LED Floodlight working off solar
Posted: June 27th, 2011, 4:49pm CDT by seank
Saw this in a shop today and am interested in it:
Does anyone have more info wrt these type of lights, eg, can it be used for a tank, etc etc: - yes I know it has a day night switch but it can be removed
This is what it says on the Flyer coming with the package:
Quote:The Sentry-108 Solar Flood Light is powered by a 10W solar module and 7Ah rechargeable Lead acid battery. The 108 super bright LEDs provide a lumen output of 520 lumen, covering approximately 200m². The unit has a built-in voltage detector which reduces the output of the light to around 50% of brightness after approximately five hours in order to conserve the battery. The light fitting is made from tough aluminium with powder-coated finish.
Technical Details
- 108 Super Bright LED's give a high powered beam illuminating approximately 200m²
- 12V 7Ah Lead Acid rechargeable battery
- 18V, 556mA 10W Solar Panel
- Automatic Day/Night Switch
- Durable posder coated aluminium construction, easy to install. Hardware included
- Completely solar powered, no electrical wiring needed
- IP65 rated
- Charge time 5 hours, operation time 5 hours full beam then remainder of the night 50% power to conserve energy
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Beautiful new Bali corals
Posted: June 27th, 2011, 4:13pm CDT by Bob the (reef)builder
Great new shipment of very special corals.
Come and see them.
Acros and othe SPS, very nice histerix colonies.
Amazing variety of LPS and softies, Ricordia, Zoos, mushrooms.
Here are some pics.:)
Pretty Corals.
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New Shop Details
Posted: June 27th, 2011, 3:23pm CDT by Oceanson
Hi all Reefer's,
We want to thank you for your patience and we appreciate the support that you have shown us! we have officially moved premises from Parkland's to Montague Gardens. The shop is much more bigger and very central. We are up and running and open to the public.
We are selling dry goods, equipment, additives, sea and RO water.
We are awaiting our Marine Livestock shipment that will arrive shortly.
Our new contact details are as follows:
17 Unit C Burpark, Montague Drive, Montague Gardens opposite the John Motague Mall.
Tel: 021552 7553
Fax no: 021 552 7551
email: oceansoncpt@gmail.com
Oceanson Aquarium -
Global warming decreasing salt in sea
Posted: June 27th, 2011, 3:21pm CDT by Keeganp
London - Climate change will turn the Baltic Sea into an increasingly freshwater sea and devastate its marine life, according to scientists.
A multinational study has found that an increase in precipitation in the region would lead the water in the Baltic to become less salty. Such a decrease in salinity would change the make-up of sea life, which is already suffering from over-fishing and harmful chemicals.
Professor Chris Reid, of the Marine Institute, University of Plymouth, who was involved in the study, said: Due to global warming, it is predicted there will be an increase in precipitation in the river basins that flow into the Baltic Sea. As a result - because it's an enclosed sea with a very narrow exit - the sea will become fresher. We predict this will happen over the next 100 years.
Transformations to the Baltic's ecosystem is among a number changes reported in the research project, led by Climate Change & European Marine Ecosystem Research (Clamer) which has collated more than 13 years' worth of reports, involving 17 marine institutes from 10 European countries.
Another alarming discovery is the arrival of a new species of plankton in the north Atlantic from the Pacific. The microscopic species had disappeared from the region 800,000 years ago. As the melting Arctic icecap has opened the Northwest Passage, the plant has drifted back across the pole.
While the algae is a food source, experts say any changes at the base of the marine food web, could shake or even topple the pillars of existing Atlantic Ocean life.
Read more here, Global warming decreasing salt in sea - IOL SciTech | IOL.co.za -
3 dead LPS
Posted: June 27th, 2011, 3:15pm CDT by erle_vaughan
Hi guys
3 of my LPS's have died in the last month
firstly about 1 month ago my whole elegance just disappeared in like less than two days after looking very good for 2 months
then one of my hammers with 3 heads died first one head about 2 weeks ago and then on Saturday the last two went at the same time... i actually saw them peeling out...
now this morning one head on a three head torch has withered away...
everything else is looking good
here are my test results
Ammonia <0.25 mg/L
pH 8.2
Nitrite 0ppm
Nitrate 0ppm
Hardness 8.3 dKH
phosphat 0.5 mg/l
magnesium 1280 ppm
Salinity 1.024
iodine 0.03 ppm
calcium 450 ppm
Alkalinity 2.97 meq/L
temp 25-26C
no drastic changes other than a big water change 1.5 weeks ago (50%)
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Adding Live Rock
Posted: June 27th, 2011, 2:48pm CDT by Angamia
Hi Guys, I have a question in regards to live rock, I have noticed on many threads, that when one adds live to a new system, you always add the live rock first, That is before adding the substrate, why is this dont in this way?
Why cant you add the live rock on top of the substrate ?
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School of firefish
Posted: June 27th, 2011, 11:19am CDT by student
Anyone had any experience with keeping a decent size school of firefish?
I love the little guys and keen to try a school of 5 or so.. From what I know they live in large schools in the wild..
I did a google search and to my surprise it was not advised. Guys say a mated pair or just one on it's ace because they don't get along and will kill each-other off but from my experience with them that seems unlikely.. I has my one firefish for over a year on his ace, I added two purple firefish to the tank a few months ago and he didn't have a problem with them at all. They stuck together, all slept in the same hole...
But recently 2 of them died for no real reason, so im keen to add a group to replace them...
Any Words of wisdom?
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Please identify white jelly/tube/cone thingy?
Posted: June 27th, 2011, 11:14am CDT by Jayceew
Hi All
Can you please help me identify this white tube/cone thing growing on my LR?
I can currently see 2, largest is about 3cm long now, smaller one only 1cm.
Is this common?
Thanks
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Definitely more than a billion bucks in this system!
Posted: June 27th, 2011, 10:59am CDT by pXius
I don't know if its been posted yet.
This guy bought an apartment just to build this tank.
The thread starts from the beginning, plan layouts, construction all the way to the final product. I'm on page 140 and still reading (the thread has already been split like 3 times).
Its probably the most amazing system I've ever seen, with someone whom literally lives for reefing.
The tank is based in Taiwan.
Pics on almost every page so its going to chew bandwidth but worth it to go all the way through.
Note that the 1st pics you see are only tanks he used for inspiration.
DSPS Tank From Thailand (1000 gallons+) - Reef Central Online Community
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Various corals for sale: paulshof
Posted: June 27th, 2011, 10:10am CDT by flamming angel
Various corals for saleCommon Names:
Scientific Names:Corals for sale, Urgent
Size of coral-
How long have you had the corals?various sizes
Shipping or Collection only:3 - 6 months approx
Your location.collection
Price:paulshof
R120 - R250
Photo's:
Notes:Hi all
Due to ppl dibs'ing and not collecting i need to readvertise my corals. These need to go urgently as i need space.
So if you dibs it, please collect or make a payment so that i atleast know that you are serious.
Frog spawn with 7 heads of which 2 are spliting : R250
http://www.marineaquariumsa.com/pict...pictureid=2477
Green rics about 4 (large one opens twice the size of a R5 coin) : R150
http://www.marineaquariumsa.com/pict...pictureid=2357
Shrooms (look bigger then in the pic): R180
http://www.marineaquariumsa.com/pict...pictureid=2345
Got another rock with shrooms(like the one in the above pic) and some polyps, about more then 0.5kg rock: R120
Thanks
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Open on Sunday's!!
Posted: June 27th, 2011, 9:56am CDT by Tiger
Hi Fellow Reefers!
Due to high demand we at Dorry's will now be open from the month of July every Sunday from 10:00am to 1:30pm.
Please see our trading hours below:
Weekdays: 10:00am to 5:30pm
Saturdays: 9:00am to 1:30pm
Sundays: 10:00am to 1:30pm
Public Holiday: 9:00 to 1:30pm
For more info please contact us directly.
Thanks,
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Help with heating
Posted: June 27th, 2011, 9:49am CDT by FrancoisJou
I got a Boyu TL 550 on Saturday.
Added the saltwater and after that some Aragonite substrate.
Got everything running, but after 2 days now the tank temperature is at 21c. Was higher last night but it seems like it drops a lot through the nite. The heater is in the fourth compartment together with the return pump. I can actually feel the water in the compartment heat up. But it looks like the heater shuts down every now and again (Seeing as the water temp is still low I would have thought it would be working 24/7?
It's the stock heater that comes with the tank.
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Full 1.2m system for sale for sale: Ballito
Posted: June 27th, 2011, 8:41am CDT by macfly
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
Location:Full 1.2m system for sale
Shipping or Collection only:Ballito
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection
Notes:Ok so I havent got the time to sort my tank out - and the wife is getting edgy about it. So its up for sale. Its a standard 4ft display with standard 3ft as sump. It includes the following.
1x heater (not sure of name)
1 x return pump
2 x sunsun 6000
1 x (1 month old) Reef Octopus NW110 Skimmer
1 x DIY auto topup (use it don't use it)
1 x lighting unit (edges damaged in transit - but still works perfectly) 4 x 54 T5
1 x refractometer (ex waterboy)
1 x Salifert Ammonia test kit
1 x Salifert Nitrite test kit
1 x Salifert Nitrate test kit
1 x Salifert Phosphate test kit
wooden cabinet.
The plumbing isnt great, but i have new pvc parts bought but not fitted - goes with.
Price R4 000.
(Pics attached are when i first got it - its full of GHA - so no real pics from now).
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Paint INSIDE a Tank
Posted: June 27th, 2011, 8:12am CDT by Neil H
Has anyone successfully used paint inside a tank ?
If so what kind / Make ?
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one of the best reef tanks in the world!
Posted: June 26th, 2011, 11:57pm CDT by Achilles
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blackpowder
Posted: June 26th, 2011, 11:22pm CDT by Deidree 1961
Hi everyone.i am very new 2 this game.So if i mess up sumtym,please bear with me.:) i like anything todo with blackpowder guns and such.dnt no much about them but i wanna learn.Thanks. -
blackpowder
Posted: June 26th, 2011, 11:17pm CDT by Deidree 1961
Hi everyone.i am very new 2 this game.So if i mess up sumtym,please bear with me.:) i like anything todo with blackpowder guns and such.dnt no much about them but i wanna learn.Thanks. -
REEFTEK TS2 TANK AND VIA AQUA SKIMMER for sale: cape town
Posted: June 26th, 2011, 9:20pm CDT by newb
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:REEFTEK TS2 TANK AND VIA AQUA SKIMMER
Shipping or Collection only:cape town
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:reeftek both
Notes:
selling my reeftek ts2 for R1000.includes pin wheel impeller that was used for one month and the original impeller.skimmer in perfect working condition.also selling my tank 1,2-600 high 500 wide,including stand,sump, aragonite ,cabinet,as well as via aqua skimmer all for R500.due to low prices unfortunately no dibs.i`m not on the net during the day so if you want quick response phone me on my cell 0793135064.tank has no scratches or cracks.via aqua in perfect working condition
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my aquarium setup
Posted: June 26th, 2011, 8:52pm CDT by luke mac
Hi all, ive been running my tank for some time now and thought its time to make a thread.
Display tank: L103cm/W65cm/H68cm
Sump: L100cm/W65cm/H45cm
Filtration method: canister filter, running posphate remover, carbon and nitrate remover
Mecanical filtration: aqua medic nitrate reducer, aqua medic turbo floater skimmer.
Lighting: 6x54w T5 bulbs
Live stock: sail fin tank, royal grammer, 4 goldies, purple fire fish, dusky chelub, turn coat hog fish, cleaner wrasse, tamirine wrasse, peacock wrasse, bipotitis wrasse.
Sump
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MH causing interference
Posted: June 26th, 2011, 8:15pm CDT by Tremayn
Hey guys. I just got a pair of metal halides 2nd hand. They worked fine yesterday but today when Loki was there the MH went off then the return pump restarted, he said its a brown out or something like that. Then when I unplugged it and plugged it in again there was a funny sound on the tv and only went away when I unplugged the MH. Later I plugged it again and it was fine but when the MH went off now (on a timer) it caused a "pop" sound on the tv. Whats causing this? -
Algea Prob?
Posted: June 26th, 2011, 7:50pm CDT by Alias
Should i be worried that the algea hair is covering so much?
Is this cyno? bad? good?
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DB Wiring diagram
Posted: June 26th, 2011, 2:33pm CDT by sweetnsour
Guys
im totally in need of assistance here
i got me a large DB and am totally stumped on how to wire this puppy up, any diamgrams for me worth looking at?
regards -
good read on fish selection
Posted: June 26th, 2011, 1:30pm CDT by crispin
the RSS feed highlighted this post Smart selections saves money ... and lives — Advanced Aquarist's Online Magazine
but i thought id double it over incase people are not reading the feeds as this is a quick yet worthwhile read :) -
Price on a Tunze 9002 Skimmer
Posted: June 26th, 2011, 10:34am CDT by erratiC
Hi George,
Just wondering if it's possible to get hold of a Tunze 9002 skimmer?
And also the price if it's possible.
Thanks.
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Urgent help needed Abnormal swimming
Posted: June 25th, 2011, 1:25am CDT by dominodeluxe
Hi my occelaris and my Allard clown have both started swimming in akward ways.I've had the occelaris for over a year and the 2 Allards for anywhere from 3 to 6 months of which the bigger one of the two is affected.The occelaris and the allard seem to quarrel much more lately but its definently not quarreling its real abnormal swimming I've looked into possible diseases but can't see any clear signs except the abnormal swimming.I'm also wondering If i should treat the tank with polyguard from seachem as it treats fungal,parasitic and bacterial diseases. -
Phosphate Reactor advice needed
Posted: June 25th, 2011, 10:10pm CDT by DudleyD
I have just set up a new tank - about 900l. In my previous tank which was about 500l I used two two little fishies 150 phosban reactors one with carbon and the other with phos remover. If I recall if used for phosphate removers they are rated for about 500l or so - each.
I have also got a reef octo phosphate reactor rated for 2000l and a merlin red sea fluidised filter.
Now my question: Do I use the two 2 little fishies reactors for phos remover and keep the 2000l reef octo one side for a future upgrade?
The problem is if I add the required amount of Extrax Phos in the Reef Oco reactor it looks so empty - can I add a filter sock or two with carbon as well? Or do I chuck the carbon in the inlet into the sump below my filter floss?
Any ideas of what to do with the fluidised filter?
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Hi all
Posted: June 25th, 2011, 9:41pm CDT by SliverZA
Hi all, just thought I would introduce myself properly after posting and getting some help here over the past few weeks.
I have previously had only freshwater/tropical tanks, my last being a 4ft Malawi cichlid setup. I moved house a few years back and my 4ft got badly damaged and had to be thrown away.
I have always been facinated with marine and reef tanks, I had previously looked into converting my 4ft to marine after a bad crash and losing all of my livestock, at the time the money was just not there to dive into the wonderful world of salt water.
I went for a couple of years with no tank at and then the bug bit. Unfortunately the current house doesn't have a suitable place for a large tank again (wife constraints :lol:) so I had to go smaller. I started off with a small 1ft tank with the thought I would just start off slowly and have a simple setup with mainly LR, a HOB with a built in skimmer and a canister filter from my previous setup as my filtration.
Getting the 1ft stable with the filters I had was near impossible with major algae issues pretty much from day 1. I decided after some research that my best bet would be to go bigger. I purchased a 2ft tank, increased the amount of LR and added a separate small skimmer and managed to get the system running to what I thought was pretty smooth. I cycled the tank, added a clean up crew and later added a clown and a blue damsel. The system ran great for a couple of months which is when I decided it was time to try and give nemo a home. After some bad advice I learnt the hard way that my lighting and filtering was obviously not up to the task of keeping a mushroom and the entire system crashed.
I got a little disheartened and almost decided that keeping a reef may not be for me but instead of giving up I decided to save what I could and focus on fixing the issue at hand. I still had the old 1ft tank in a cupboard and decided that it would be a good idea to set this up as a sump to enhance my filtering and increase the overall water capacity of my setup. To do this I needed a new cabinet, in the process I also purchased a new skimmer, new lighting, new hob and all of the bits and pieces for a DIY siphon overflow. This also led me to joining MASA to get some much needed advice and guidance.
This leads us to the present where I have been receiving some great advice on my setup in the below thread.
Nano tank with Sump - Marine Aquariums of South Africa -
The Cube....
Posted: June 25th, 2011, 7:07pm CDT by Colin
Hi guy,s and girl,soo i started my cube project about 2 mounths nou,and is my 1'st week in to cycel,but its fustrating seeing only rocks in there,but thats life!!!!
So here's the laydown.......:29:
SUMP includes skimmer,phoshate reactor,np reactor,refugem but waiting for colupra and 2500L/H
Overflow has boi balls,my old tanks LR and skelletons in,its a big overflow....ha ha ha
Fish as follow- yellow Tang,regal,Dwarf Lion,Banner,sand goby,chochlate nemo with anemone,but i feel bad to sell my damesels,had no trouble with any of them,domino,chromis,valvet!
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Is my nennie too close to zoa colony ???
Posted: June 25th, 2011, 4:46pm CDT by Sammy
Hi guy, just added my nennie today, beautiful purple tip baby.
I've place him where I thought good, good light and flow and his not started wondering ?
Just realized he could be quite close to the brown zoa colony on the top right ?
Your thoughts will be appreciated.
Thx
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Sps advice
Posted: June 25th, 2011, 3:54pm CDT by Nsteyn
Hi guys.
New to sps, so this may be a stupid question, but please bear with me.
These frags seem te be growing very nice and their color is slowly improving, but i have noted that there is some tissue loss from the bottom.
It does not look " unhealthy" just eru slowly creeping up.
Something i should worry about?
It is only on this frag. My others are looking 100%
Tnx!
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id needed plz
Posted: June 25th, 2011, 3:49pm CDT by akhannay
hello what are the tiny brown whispy things? (they are the little bigger than pin head size) do i need to feed them?
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Nozzle on SunSun pumps...
Posted: June 25th, 2011, 1:37pm CDT by pXius
You all know the removable nozzle on the tip of sunsun pumps used to direct water flow...
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Blue leg Hermit, Nassarius snail, Cushion star for sale: Cape Town
Posted: June 25th, 2011, 12:42pm CDT by coswecanfly
All other livestockCommon Name:
Scientific Name:Blue leg Hermit, Nassarius snail, Cushion star
Size-
How long have you had it?+-5cm, 3cm, 1cm
Shipping or Collection only:2 weeks
Your location.collection
Price:Cape Town
Photo's:Swop for frag/s
Notes:I have a Blue leg hermit, a nassarius snail and two cushoin stars to swop for frag/s. I was a little eager when making up my CUC and now realize my tank is too small and crowded... :lol:
All are happy, eating and good to go... :thumbup:
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RBTA splitting like aptasia SIMS eat ur heart out
Posted: June 24th, 2011, 12:29am CDT by ziyaadb
Overrun by anemones again. - Reef Central Online Community
Now this is crazy i cannot believe it, SIMS dontcha wish this was urs?
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Water
Posted: June 24th, 2011, 6:29pm CDT by Boyu TL 550
hi guys just want to know whats the standard price/rate per/L when buying saltwater at you lfs more or less?
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Red Sea Foundation supplement system
Posted: June 24th, 2011, 5:20pm CDT by leslie hempel
Anyone looking into this?
Red Sea Foundation supplements
from what i can understand from my skimp read its a 4 part system A B C D
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How much does your reef cost you??
Posted: June 24th, 2011, 4:56pm CDT by Ranvir
How much does your reef cost you???i know sometimes i gotta break the bank, phosphate removers,corals,electricity,salt, it all adds up:032: -
Quality SPS coral food
Posted: June 24th, 2011, 4:28pm CDT by archiecrain
Hi folks
Im starting to get bleaching at the bases of my sps corals. My nitrates and Phosphates are undetectable so Im assuming the reason for the bleaching at their bases are the very low nutrients, I dose MB7 daily and vodka 3 times weekly.
I have been adding Reef snow, Phyto greens and zoo plankton, all from Brightwells alternating between each daily dosing approx 3-4 ml. I have mixed feelings about wether they actualy do any good....I have not read much that would suggest that they are very good either..
What can I look for as far as a high quality coral food that I can add daily?
(calcium, KH all kept within correct ranges)
bearing in mind I will be upgrading my skimmer over the weekend to compensate for the extra feeding that I need to do....
My system is approx 100L
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Ari's 300L System (cycling stage)
Posted: June 24th, 2011, 3:20pm CDT by Ari
Hey Guys!
Finally, I could get some pics of my recently started tank:thumbup:. The DT is 300L and sump is 100L. 20 Kg Live Rock and 10 Kg live base rock. I used some rock as well as 100L water from my previous system. So far it's looking good. Seachem Stability and Prodac Nitridac was dosed in the tank so far, and the system is 2 weeks old.
The System
The Display Tank
The Sump
And of course... Actinics view:P
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OTP-2000 Impellor
Posted: June 24th, 2011, 1:37pm CDT by Johan van Aardt
Anybody have one of these? I have posted in the sponsor forum and havnt gotten a reply yet, also scott seems to be missing in action and my tank has been running without a skimmer for a long while now.
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Little things with tail and a body?
Posted: June 24th, 2011, 12:52pm CDT by flamming angel
Hey all
Recently i noticed alot of small lil pod like creatures in my tan. They look some what like a tadpole lol. They small , very fast, transparent, have a tail and a small body. Any1 know what it could be? -
Canon Powershot SX130 IS - R1800
Posted: June 24th, 2011, 12:08pm CDT by danimal
Brand new powershot for sale. Still in plastic packaging!
Here is a review:
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Review - Watch CNET's Video Review
Asking R1800
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Back me up,MASA!
Posted: June 24th, 2011, 11:54am CDT by WINEGUMS
Hi All
I need some advice. I am trying to establish what I need to keep my return pump (Hailea HX5640 100watt) & maybe a small heater (150watt) going to maintain water flow & temperature during power outages & load-shedding.(3.5-4 hrs minimum)
From what I've read I need an inverter(in this case 250watt would be sufficient),a deep cycle battery & a charger. Is this correct?
Must the inverter have a pure sine wave output? Is there anything i have missed?
Please guys I'm trying to get this sorted out ASAP!
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Vinegar and Kalkwasser?
Posted: June 24th, 2011, 9:12am CDT by Ranvir
Has anyone tried doing this?? would be nice to know peoples experiences??
Here s an interesting read [www.livingreefs.com] -
Workshop ID 1
Posted: June 23rd, 2011, 4:21am CDT by Nemos Janitor
@David Vaughan (:) Please guide us/me through this excersise.
This frensh angel (Pomacanthus paru) has a "thing" on the dorsal and right pictorial fins. The objective here is to asertain what it is and treatment recomended. The fish is eating well from the hand but has been isolated. Here is a vid of the fish. Thaughts anyone?
YouTube - 003YouTube - 003
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T5's over a 4ft
Posted: June 23rd, 2011, 11:02pm CDT by RocheH
Hi all, I was given a T-bay light fitting and want to use it over my aquarium. I am planning on keeping mostly softies and a couple of LPSs, would 4X 58w T5s over a standard 4ft tank be enough light to support good growth?
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Small Convict Tang
Posted: June 23rd, 2011, 10:48pm CDT by brandonb
Hi
I cant locate my previous thread...
That guy never pulled through so I am still on the lookout for a small convict tang... for sale or giveaway
Thanks
Brandon -
Timer plug?
Posted: June 23rd, 2011, 10:32pm CDT by prinesh
Hi I recently purchased two radiant timer plugs for my lights but they seem to work for two or three days then just stop. Is ther any other more reliable timer plugs on the market? -
Wave maker 4 my tank..
Posted: June 23rd, 2011, 10:12pm CDT by Arries
Hey...Sry I'm still new 2 this awsum hobby and still need 2 larn ALOT..I have a TL-450 and was wondern if there is compatable wave maker for my tank...if there is one that will work can u plz tell me and where I can get as some of the LFS can't really give me much info on it...thanx a lot.... -
new guy
Posted: June 23rd, 2011, 9:38pm CDT by blue linki
Hi everyone restarted my tank after crashing last year september so please let me know whats hot and new out there:eek: -
Hello there!
Posted: June 23rd, 2011, 9:02pm CDT by DarrenT
Hi guys
Have been browsing threw this site for a while now and im chuffed to be a member! hope to learn a lot more and also help as well if i can.
I am running a system currently, 160L cube, running a 150w MH. Sump has 3 chambers first ,skimmer and heater, second liverock some purigen and a filtermat to catch anything that is taking down from the DT, and lastly third chamber for the return. but having a few issues with heat. The thermostat on the my heater was off by almost 8 degrees! but it seems things are comming right.
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metal stand vs wooden stand
Posted: June 23rd, 2011, 8:18pm CDT by toppdogg
Hey guys just an question
i am building new tank soon size 1200 x 1200 x 550 water level 500
weight +/- 700kg
do i go wooden or metal stand ?
any thoughts ? pros /cons
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250 DE MH globe
Posted: June 23rd, 2011, 8:11pm CDT by Hermanus
Hi anyone have 250watt DE MH Globes thy dont want any more? -
Encrusting Montipora growth...?
Posted: June 23rd, 2011, 7:47pm CDT by jaco coetzee
Is this growth natural/ slow/ fast....this coral was a sceleton a year ago ....her is pics of growth since feb this year..
March 2011.
june 2011
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Urgent help needed What is this? Zoas at risk?
Posted: June 23rd, 2011, 7:14pm CDT by Starz
Zoas closing on LR when i inspected i saw this nice looking Snail without a shell has bright green back..
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Morne
Posted: June 23rd, 2011, 3:58pm CDT by mornewil
Hi guys. Hope i can get some assistance. Im starting my 1st marine tank soon. And require all the help i can get. Thanks -
450mm High Hexagon Tank for sale: Witbank
Posted: June 23rd, 2011, 2:52pm CDT by Bonzai
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
Location:450mm High Hexagon Tank
Shipping or Collection only:Witbank
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection
Notes:Hexagon Tank for sale. 450mm high.
With Canopy
With Blue moon light
With Day light tube
With 2 x Ballasts
R500 onco.
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Chaeto - more harm than good?
Posted: June 23rd, 2011, 2:34pm CDT by rakabos
Had a good look at my sump and the amount of gunk trapped in the chaeto is really amazing. It acts like a sponge trapping so much detritus.
I have a filter sock in the sump inlet yet there is still so much gunk that gets trapped in the chaeto which cant be good for overall nutrient count in the system. What do you guys do about this, just rinse it when u do a water change or what ? -
How do you....
Posted: June 23rd, 2011, 12:03pm CDT by gMAN
How do you put a value to your setup? Was thinking about this last night and was just wondering....I would take into consideration the time spent over the (few)years jumping hurdles, money spent on food, maintenance, replacing equipment parts etc,etc, age of live stock/corals ie: purchased juvi's and now (healthy) adults....so all things considered, how would you put a price tag on your setup should you decide to sell? -
led nano light
Posted: June 23rd, 2011, 10:10am CDT by regis
Maxspect G1-180-60W SemiLED...
1. With the high-performance SemiLED chips LED, ensure the luminous effects, cost-effective
2. High brightness, low energy consumption
3. Does not contain any UV light on biological absolute security
4. 60w (white 36w + actnic 18w) = 75w Metal Halide + Blu-ray tube T5
My light arived on tuesday hung it last night, looks awesome, great shimmer to it.
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an idea
Posted: June 22nd, 2011, 11:49pm CDT by rob189
ok well im thinking of turning my tank into a room divider. my current system lacks an auto top-up. so im going to add one. is it possible to connect a RO unit directly to the auto top up in such a way that it will cut off when the chamber gets to a certain level?
i hope it makes sense. i hope you can coz then i would never physically have to top up with RO ever again :)
thanks in advance
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Stripping a tank down
Posted: June 22nd, 2011, 11:07pm CDT by deadmeat2016
Hey everyone
Really need some advice, recently received a free 2.0m tank with an overflow, unfortunately cleaning it, i found a crack in the base glass at the non-overflow end :(:(, I know I need to strip it and rebuild, right? how do I 'recycle' this glass? without damaging it? -
Free R.O water
Posted: June 22nd, 2011, 11:07pm CDT by Perky pets superstore
Hi all.
Thanks to Marco @ Waterboy , we have a new R.O unit to keep up with the demarnd as weve been running short with the small unit runing day and night.
This new unit pumps out about 550lp day.
Thanks Marco for the extras as well ;)
For the untill sunday afternoon we will be offering free R.O water to all our MASA customers, so bring in your drums when you visit this weekend.
Thanks for all your support to you all. :thumbup:
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auto top up
Posted: June 22nd, 2011, 10:13pm CDT by Rabbit
Hi Guys, where can I find a float switch and the holder to secure it in the sump.
I would like to do a DIY this weekend.
I'll be visiting plastics for africa to look for a nice sized container to fit the back of my tank.
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Hardware fos sale (AM) for sale: JHB
Posted: June 22nd, 2011, 8:52pm CDT by SCOOBY
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Hardware fos sale (AM)
Shipping or Collection only:JHB
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection
Notes:Nitratreductor NR 1000 for up to 1000L @ R 600
.Nitratreductor 5000 for up to 3000L @ R 2000
4.Calciumreactor KR 1000 for up to 2000L @ R 2000
DB Box no 1 @ R 650
DB Box no 2 @ R 750-
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Boyu TL550 for sale for sale: Centurion
Posted: June 22nd, 2011, 7:59pm CDT by Pete
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Boyu TL550 for sale
Shipping or Collection only:Centurion
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection
Notes:Hi All
I have a Boyu TL550 for sale asking price R2500
Included are the following
Reef Octopus BH-1000 hang on skimmer rated for 300L retail price R1476
Boyu Stand
1 x Seio Prop 530
Return pump has been upgraded from a 800l/h pump to a 1200l/h return pump
I also have some Fiji pink aragonite for the tank in a bucket washed
1 x Heater
No live stock or live rock included as this will be moved to my sons new tank that I have built for him this the reason for the sale
Once again pic taken with cell phone sorry for poor pic quality.
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Reef Octopus Zeolith Filter for sale for sale: Centurion
Posted: June 22nd, 2011, 7:40pm CDT by Pete
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Reef Octopus Zeolith Filter for sale
Shipping or Collection only:Centurion
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection or ship at buyers expens
Notes:Hi Reefers
I have a Reef Octopus Zeolith Filter for sale. It is the ZFI-1000 rated for 1200L it has a OTP-2000 pump on it the reactor is aprox six month old and used on my system for about 3 - 4 month with bio pellets. In excellent condition. New they retail for R3147 asking price R1200
Sorry for the poor quality pic but taken with cell phone
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Help needed to fix skimmer
Posted: June 22nd, 2011, 5:20pm CDT by lcornelius
Hi all,
My skimmer arrived in pieces. All the fittings connecting to the skimmer body broke off during shipping. I need to know who I can contact in regards fixing the skimmer.
The skimmer body is in perfect condition, only the fittings to the body needs to be drilled out and replaced.
Here are some pics:
Just had to add this pic, you can see the disappointment in my dogs eyes as we unpacked the skimmer :
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Regal Tang munching zoas
Posted: June 22nd, 2011, 5:18pm CDT by Munky82
My Regal tang (had him for +- 1 year) recently started nipping on my colony of green zoas. It's at a point now that only one or two polyps are visually open. I've witnessed the regal taking a bite out of an open zoa (with the zoa spitting out liquid shit)
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LPS Coral ID needed for sale
Posted: June 22nd, 2011, 4:44pm CDT by williet
Hi All
I am wanting to sell these corals as I am going SPS :thumbup: only. But for the like of me I am not sure what they are and what would one ask ? They are the size of a mans fist ?
Please ID
1)
2)
3)
The all are doing well and my main reason for getting rid of it is that it does not fit in with my future plans for my tank...
Thanks all
Willie
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Tomatoe clowns to swop
Posted: June 22nd, 2011, 4:26pm CDT by Slug
Hi
I have 2 Tomatoe clowns(medium size) to swop for what have you.
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Frag tank lighting.
Posted: June 22nd, 2011, 3:33pm CDT by mariusmeyer
Howzit.
Need some tubes for my 250mm deep frag tank. Light is 4X 24W tubes. What combination of tubes do you guys reckon for softies? -
Advice needed from the electrical gurus
Posted: June 22nd, 2011, 3:09pm CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
Guys I hope someone can calculate this for me. If I have a 220V pump which uses 55W how long could I run this pump for If I used a standard car 12V battery and a inverter ?
Thanks
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Show fish Auction ( Regal Angel )
Posted: June 22nd, 2011, 2:52pm CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
Thought it would be fun to select a special show fish each month and auction it to make things a bit interesting.
So the first one will be this awsome and very big Regal Angel that I have been working with for over a month now. This guy is absolutely stunning and is very healthy. I initially kept him back from the lot he came with because he was so big and I took things really slow with him and have treated this specimen with huge respect and it has resulted in a show fish which is super healthy and very confident. He or She is currently eating pellets and flakes aswell as ON frozen angel formula. This goes to show that only the very best quality livestock is available from Two Oceans Aquatic S&S. The fish is aprox 18cm in length.
The auction will end on Friday at 1pm and a reserve price of R500 is set for this fish.
Below are some pics
Trev -
Johan
Posted: June 22nd, 2011, 1:48pm CDT by VIKKING
I'm not in the fish tanks ,more into pools but since i offerd my servises to the shark lab in mossel bay (MOSSELBAY AQUARIUM DOING ABOUT 40 000LT ) to help with the filtering Im using the old sump filtering system with extra sand filters as-well for the main and touch pools i need to get some gravity filters for the smaller 500lt tanks -so any advise where to shop plse let me know thx.. -
Fish and coral available from perky pets
Posted: June 22nd, 2011, 1:32pm CDT by Perky pets superstore
Hi all we recieved a new shipment in yesterday...
20 x cleaner shrimps @ R149.95 each
Eight Blood shrimps @ R179.95 each
A large veriety of leathers rom R249.95 each
African black footed clowns @ R169.95
Sand anamone For R229.95
Mushrooms from R249.95
Mexican turbo snails @ R59.95 each - large
Watermellon mushrooms @ R349.95
occilaris clowns @ R98.95
Tomato clowns @ R98.95
Yellow tail blue damsils @ R98.95
Royal gramma @ R229.95
Green spotted mushrooms @ R349.95
Purple tipped white anamone @ R198.95
Bangi cardinals @ R198.95
Clarkii clowns @ R149.95
Long tenticle sand anamone R249.95
Large rock of green star pollyps R349.95
malticoloured zoo R329.95
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Pump and Lr or Bio rock
Posted: June 22nd, 2011, 12:41pm CDT by ReefMaster_SA
Howsit guys
Is there any reefers here that are from witbank thats have the following
( or anyone thats has and ,' willing to ship :) )
I am looking for bio Rock or live rock )+- 2 kgs
and a Second Hand Seio Prop 320 ( 1200lph)
please let me know( Tank needs Rock )
Regards
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FREE Bubble Calaupa for sale: Lansdowne
Posted: June 22nd, 2011, 12:03pm CDT by zayd
All other livestockCommon Name:
Scientific Name:FREE Bubble Caulerpa
Size-
How long have you had it?As much as you want
Shipping or Collection only:2 years
Your location.Collection Only
Price:Lansdowne
Photo's:FREE
Notes:
Hi
I have bubble caulerpa free to anyone willing to collect before Saturday AM as I will be doing some pruning.
Zayd
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Various corals for sale: Wilgeheuwel
Posted: June 22nd, 2011, 11:16am CDT by rakabos
Various corals for saleCommon Names:
Scientific Names:Var
Size of coral-
How long have you had the corals?-
Shipping or Collection only:6months+
Your location.Collection
Price:Wilgeheuwel
Photo's:-
Notes:Got these 3 corals which need a new home with me using the space for zoas...
1. Hammer coral with 3 heads and mounted. R100
2. Hammer coral with 5 heads and mounted. R150
3. Fluffie shrooms, about 7 or so shrooms on the rock. R150
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Do Peppermint shrimps eat zoas?
Posted: June 22nd, 2011, 10:51am CDT by Elrond
Dudes and Dudettes,
I'm having a small aptasia outbreak at the moment and am waiting around for a decent sized and healthy Copperband to assist. In the mean time I'm looking to gear up to try remove them biologically. They are appearing in hard to reach places to removal any other way isn't an option.
In my last system, I'm pretty sure my Peppermint shrimp went postal on my Zoas and Starpolyps. I eventually caught him and gave him to the LFS.
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hOWDY
Posted: June 22nd, 2011, 9:41am CDT by Wessel
Howzit Guys and gals
I have had my hands dirty "well clean" with tropical tanks for about 6years now but im bored with it now. Its alll the same.
My tank his tank our tank they allllll look the same. So next step is the obvious one MARINE!!!!!!
So the tank i have now and i would like to convert if it is possible is the following.
550lt (120 odd gallon ) glass tank with an internal filter with one 3000lt/h powerhead .
below it is 3 cabinets. Id like to put the sump in here but ill see what the experts say.
The tank has a wooden top with glass slides covering the water.
So its a basic big ass tropical tank as you can see. It has a fair amount of space below the tank in
the cabinet but i still have to see if its possible to use as a sump room.
AAAANYWAY ive seen some awesome looking tanks here hope to have one up and running before the year ends aswell.
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Hanna vs Profilux
Posted: June 22nd, 2011, 9:10am CDT by jumboswart
I have calibrated my profilux conductivity probe and it gives me a reading of 1.026, my Hanna refractometer
was calibrated with distelled water and it gives me a reading of 1.022.
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Lighting
Posted: June 22nd, 2011, 8:34am CDT by Timone
Hi Guys,
Need assitance with my tank lighting and flow.
Tank size is 1500x650x600
I have 6 t5 x 54w (3 White ( 2x15000k giesmann and 1x 10000k reeftek)
(2x BLue reeftek and 1 x Astinic reeftek)
All lights are only 4 months old.
Having a huge cyno and GHA issue. The GHA issue is busy resolving itself due to phospate reducing media. But Cyno still a huge issue.
Flow in the tank could also be wrong I have 2 x sun sun 12000 l/h circulating water in a clock wise dirrection. One on eth one side of teh tank and the other on the other side of the tank. No blowing against each other but rather forming a circle motion.They are both sitting near the top of the tank.My return pump is pushing 2500 l/h.
So my question is what is the right lighting combo and flow for the tank
Light config at the moment is
1x astinic 2x white 1x blue 1x white 1x blue.
All he coral are happy. Pulsing xynias are spreading and so is the white star polyps. the sponges are also growing well. I have been dosing stability as well for the last week. Like i said the gha is finally subsiding but the bubble algea and cyno is killing me.I do a water change every second week of around 20 % and I dose the week I don't do a water change with trace elements and strotium. -
Paintball gun for sale
Posted: June 21st, 2011, 3:11am CDT by Theo
Hi there, I've got a Spider E-marker paintball gun with custom electronic switch, compresion chamber, hopper, 9oz+12oz co2 cylinder, alluminium cary case and 2000 balls.
All for R2500
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Anemone wars
Posted: June 21st, 2011, 10:30pm CDT by erle_vaughan
Is there a compatibility chart WRT different types of anemones or should they be kept by region or something like that?
I'm particularly interested in the carpet, bubble tip, and long tentacle (doreensis)...
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small jelly fish like thingy
Posted: June 21st, 2011, 8:33pm CDT by Keeganp
Hey guys,
As some of you may know I have a Jewul tank and it still has the standard filter that is comes with,
Ok so anyway the top of it has a lid and some water stands there, but has a little flow,
So I was looking at it today and I saw two small jelly fish kinda things, well the swim like jelly fish,
They look like an upside down feather duster,
They move with small busts, like they will stand still for a while then move for a few seconds and stop.
I hope this make sense.
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Courier
Posted: June 21st, 2011, 5:40pm CDT by Hermanus
Anyone know a good courier that is willing to send live stock?
I want to send coral frags to cape town from Harrismith. Just done one with a courier and the time is perfect not even 24hours. But they didn't handle it with care so everything got there broken to pieces.:( Sounds like all the couriers have an issue to send live stock. -
Marine Building - Durban
Posted: June 21st, 2011, 5:01pm CDT by macfly
Hi Guys
Just been to see a company in Marine Building in the center of Durban, they have a beautiful marine tank in the foyer - Any idea who set this up? -
Nemo's Magicians
Posted: June 21st, 2011, 4:41pm CDT by maxisoft
So after trying to get my new tank from @Adee into my house and where 8 of us couldn't manage to get it past the first step, arrangements were made to get Nemo and his team to assist... and this is how my 2metre tank got to its new home...
So mega kudo's to @Nemos Janitor for providing the help, @ADVdiver for arriving and participating with the help, @Adee for the tank.... -
Wanted: Co2 Regulator.
Posted: June 21st, 2011, 3:55pm CDT by Slagter
Hey guys...
I'm looking for a Co2 reg to borrow for about 3 months. If anyone can help, that would be wicked. If you really want to sell rather, and the price is right, I will buy.
Sean -
Breeding Pipefish!
Posted: June 21st, 2011, 2:47pm CDT by brentv
Hey Guys, saw somewhere on the net the other day someone breeding Pipefish.
Has anyone given it a go here in SA with any success yet??
Was thinking of maybe putting a pair in a nano and well....
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Digital Aquatics - Controllers
Posted: June 21st, 2011, 2:13pm CDT by Rabbit
Hi Guys,
Stumbled on this today...
Digital Aquatics
Looks quite promising ...wonder why nobody ever mentioned this before ? or is there a reason why no-one's using it ? -
2 meter reef tank for sale: Hillcrest, Durban
Posted: June 21st, 2011, 12:36pm CDT by Darryl
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
Location:2 meter reef tank
Shipping or Collection only:Hillcrest, Durban
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection
Notes:This is a complete reef system. Everything must go!
##### R25 000.00 #####
This consists of.......
Tank
Cabniet
sumps
pumps
lights
skimmers
chiller
battery backup
auto top up and water tank
deep sand bed
rocks
coral sand
algae filters
RO unit
corals
fish
chemicals
test kits
etc
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Out of action today
Posted: June 21st, 2011, 12:29pm CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
Hey guys, the shop will not be open today. I am not feeling great, but if anyone needs anything in a emergency them please call me and we will make a plan.
Thanks
Trev -
4 ft basic setup starter tank for sale: Hillcrest
Posted: June 21st, 2011, 12:09pm CDT by Darryl
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
Location:4 ft basic setup starter tank
Shipping or Collection only:Hillcrest , Durban
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection
Notes:I have a basic mature 4 foot tank running that I used to use for frags.
:thumbup:Price R3500.:thumbup:
It consists of.....
1x standard size 4 foot tank with overflow
1x metal stand
1x wooden cabnet
4x t5 39watt lights with dual ballasts.
2x seio pumps (620 ?)
1x 1000l power head
1x 1500l return pump
1x 300 watt heater
1x Aqua Medic skimmer with original pump
1x sump with mature deep sand bed
5kg live rock, maybe more
coral sand
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Where to get steel frame made?
Posted: June 21st, 2011, 12:01pm CDT by pXius
So... I've noticed that my cupboard is starting to take strain in some areas...
So I want to get frame made ASAP. Who can you guys recommend for the job? I also need to get it galvanized.
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Mushies or Leathers wanted - Durban area
Posted: June 21st, 2011, 11:52am CDT by hermie
Hi there, I'm looking for some softies for my tank, specifically Mushrooms, leathers or ricordea but will be interested in other stuff as well. Don't want to ship anything so I'm looking at whats available in the Durban area -
Fish/Liverock storage Container for sale: Cape Town
Posted: June 21st, 2011, 10:17am CDT by flappy
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Fish/Liverock storage Container
Shipping or Collection only:Cape Town
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection
Notes:2500 litre drum
2.2m diameter by 0.75 high
Can be used for fish storage,breeding or liverock.
Easy to work with as not too high.
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Starting up again after 4 years
Posted: June 21st, 2011, 9:42am CDT by DNA
Hi guys, it seems that when the reef aquarium bug bites, it don't let go. I had a 1.8m reef, for several years, but due to some personal issues, and job relocating had to give it up. Always said i will do it again, now here goes.
At present, im collecting gear, busy with the tank, sump. Have loads of aragonite, and good "dead now" LR.
Will post pix of previous setup when i can find them...:blush:
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getting clowns to host somwhere else
Posted: June 20th, 2011, 12:48am CDT by Charl_Stanhope
Hey guys.
How do you get clown fish to host somewhere else. I've had them for a year before adding coral. Now six or so months later and the still prefer a stupid powerhead.I don't really wanna move the powerhead as it took me forever to get the powerhead in the perfect spot. I've kinda accepted the fact that they would find a different host but I wouldn't mind trying something that could change their opinion.lol. I've got them for 18 months,got them as babies so they probably 19 months old.haha. They healthy,they only fish,they eat well but they stay small.they like 4 to 5 cm long.maybe I've got dwarf clowns.haha. They a breeding pair.I feed them all kinds of food.why they staying so small or do they take time to reach adulthood? -
Flow in my Tank and sediment like worm
Posted: June 20th, 2011, 10:48pm CDT by Arries
Hey as I'm still kinda new 2 this I wanted 2 know how will I know when the flow in my tank is 2much..I have a TL-450 and got a SUN-SUN power head(3000l/h)..I'm not sure if the flow is 2muchAnd also got a new piece of live rock and I noticed that there are 7 or so small sediment worms on it...Sould I take it out or leave them...I can't take pics coz they are like 3mm or big...they have that feather like stuff and if they are botherd they dissapear into a small tube...Just wanna know if I sould warry about it...2xcuse the spelling as I'm afrikaans...LOL...Thanx guys.... -
FULL SYSTEM 200 LITER /STYLISH SETUP!! for sale: DURBAN
Posted: June 20th, 2011, 9:25pm CDT by Ranvir
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
Location:FULL SYSTEM 200 LITER /STYLISH SETUP!!
Shipping or Collection only:DURBAN
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:COLLECTION ONLY!
Notes:Ok guys selling this setup , whAT YOU Will need is only a sump!!no live stock or rock just tank and all equipment including carrib aragonite :thumbup:
*1 Reef octupus hang on skimmer(one of the best/under 4 months old)
*2 sunsun water movemt pumps
*1 T5 Enclosure with built in metal reflectors 54 wats blue/54 watts white
*carrib arragonite
*180 wat heater
1* moonlight led hang - on
1*200 liter tank
1* cupboard stand :thumbup:-
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Hi
Posted: June 20th, 2011, 8:43pm CDT by Timbaumann
Hi everyone,
I have had a freshwater aquarium for almost 4 Years and its getting a bit boring, so now I'm gonna try a marine aquarium.
I already sold all my aquariums and am ready to buy all the necessary equiptment!!
But there is one small problem, I don't know wich size aquarium would be best for a marine aquarium beginner like me!!! Please give me some sudgestions! Thanks :biggrin: -
Hi everyone
Posted: June 20th, 2011, 8:05pm CDT by Cgoodburn
Have wanted a marine aquarium since I was 20, eventually at the age of 48 I have a marine aquarium. 5 days down and all I can say is wow, it was worth the wait and it ain't even really started yet. What a learning curve. -
Urgent help needed Shrimps being attacked by parasites
Posted: June 20th, 2011, 7:52pm CDT by dominodeluxe
Hi there about 4 months ago I bought 2 Allard clowns and I didn't notice anything at the petshop ,but when I saw them in my tank I noticed the one had some protozoan looking spots I bought some Spirulina and....gone till now the only diffrence is that its not on my fish its underneath my shrimps flaps(swimerets). It formed a huge mass of this protozoan like parasites underneath my cleaner shrimps please give any advice it will be apprecited. -
Good luck with this ID EEK!
Posted: June 20th, 2011, 5:53pm CDT by akhannay
hello this clear jelly like organism is growing on the outside of my clam on the "flukes" it grows fast and feels like jelly... it has bright orange thin stripes on it... what is it and is it good or bad :)
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New Social Group - East Coast Reef Club
Posted: June 20th, 2011, 3:20pm CDT by lIghty
lIghty has created a new social group called "East Coast Reef Club", with the following description:
Quote:
To join this group visit the social groups homepage where this new group will be listed.The East Coast Reef Club is based in Durban, having their meetings on the last Tuesday of the month.
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first sps
Posted: June 20th, 2011, 2:36pm CDT by mupwi
Hi I got my first sps coral a monti frag on friday didn't realise it was an sps at the time. I know should have checked first anyway I got it home and acclimatised it over about an hour then placed it at the highest place in my rock work.
I'm just concerned now I might not have enough lighting for it. I have 2x54W t5's and 2x 36w t8's which are about 5-8cm above the water level and the monti is siting about 10cm below the water level directly below the t5'swill this be enough for it.
Ive been doing some reading and from what I understand montis are one of the easier more forgiving sps corals to keep but just need to know if I need to let one of my mates babysit it till I get some better lights or if it will survive in my current setup -
My Copperbanded butterflyfish
Posted: June 20th, 2011, 2:32pm CDT by viper357
Just thought I would share my Copperbanded butterflyfish, ever since I have been keeping marine tanks I have wanted one of these fish, I bought one when I was a newbie and had no idea about their reputation as being difficult feeders, needless to say it died, only to learn afterwards about what difficult fish they were, I think it took me almost 3 years before I managed to find one that I was happy to buy...
I was glad I managed to find one that eats frozenfoods, before I bought him I asked the LFS to feed the tank he was in with brine shrimp, he went straight for the food and didn't spit it out so I knew I at least had a chance, he was eating frozen foods already so the battle was half won. Gladly once in my tank he continued and he now eats enriched brine shrimp, frozen mysis and frozen krill, I've had him probably about 2 years now, he survived a small disaster when my tank temp dropped to 11 degrees Celsius, transferred him to another bigger tank with more rock and he seems very happy.
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Looking for
Posted: June 20th, 2011, 1:41pm CDT by NITROABUSE
Hi i'm looking for seahorses and purple basslets -
LED
Posted: June 20th, 2011, 12:20pm CDT by bres
Anybody used or came across these Lumi Aluminium Strip Light - fixed waterproof LED 5050 and 3528 SMD chip -
White silky stands in DT
Posted: June 20th, 2011, 12:04pm CDT by AllanEcc
Can anyone advise what these white silky strands could be? Looks almost like a spider web. Catching small air bubbles.
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Lotus 7 for sale
Posted: June 20th, 2011, 9:45am CDT by Furbz
hi guys,
the time has come for me to sell my Lotus 7
Here is a link to an advert with extra information and pictures.
Lotus 7 for sale - Johannesburg used car for sale - Gumtree Johannesburg Free Classifieds
i am looking for R60 000 for her
i recently installed a brand new engine, modified to be fast but usable on the road.
Regards
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need some help with lighting pls
Posted: June 20th, 2011, 9:10am CDT by roderigo
Hi would 6 x t5 be to much for my 1200x45x45 tank was thinking center blue and pink and front and back 4x white what you guys think is that to much would like to keep a mixed reef thank -
Tunze Rocks for sale for sale: Cape Town
Posted: June 19th, 2011, 7:45am CDT by flappy
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Tunze Rocks for sale
Shipping or Collection only:Cape Town
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Both
Notes:Tunze Rocks for Sale x 2
Can be used as an alternative for magnets or when its not possible to use magnets.
Blends into your rockwork and hides your streams really well.
With special insert for every Turbelle® stream
Made of white ceramic stone, for a high water throughput. It enables a decorative integration of these circulation pumps in the aquarium.
Shipping is at buyers risk and expense
R750 each
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Super Reef Octopus
Posted: June 19th, 2011, 6:00am CDT by Theo
Hi reefers.
I just ordered me a SUPER REEF OCTOPUS EXT3000. Was wondering if anyone know what litre/hour feeding pump I must put on
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Aptasia
Posted: June 19th, 2011, 12:06am CDT by FINatic
Hi
I just noticed an aptisia on a rock ware I have about 15 shroms. I'm sure is aptasia cus it looks like the ones on all the pics I have seen about them. And the shroms next to it are all shriveled up.
What should I do?
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Cushion Stars
Posted: June 19th, 2011, 10:40pm CDT by CJT
Hi guys
I brought a few cushion stars back from the coast I just wanted to check do I add these straight into the tank or must I use the drip method?
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Will it spread?
Posted: June 19th, 2011, 9:20pm CDT by FINatic
Hi
I have a combition of live rock and dead rock. My question is will the living organism s spread over to the dead rock and coral. And could Zoas and Mushrooms attach themselfd to any surface? -
Tunze Y Adaptor for sale: Cape Town
Posted: June 19th, 2011, 7:11pm CDT by flappy
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Tunze Y Adaptor
Shipping or Collection only:Cape Town
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Both
Notes:Tunze Y adaptor
Brand New,never used.
Allows for more than 4 streams or waveboxes or a combination of either to be connected to a Tunze controller
R350
Shipping at buyers expense and risk
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Ice Cap Electronic Ballast for sale: Cape Town
Posted: June 19th, 2011, 7:00pm CDT by flappy
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Ice Cap Electronic Ballast
Shipping or Collection only:Cape Town
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Both
Notes:Ice Cap Electronic Ballast 660
Top end electronic ballast.
Capable of powering 4 x T5 lamps with a max total wattage of 440 watts.
R1350
Shipping at buyers expense and risk
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Tunze Multi Controller 7096 for sale: Cape Town
Posted: June 19th, 2011, 6:42pm CDT by flappy
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Tunze Multi Controller 7096
Shipping or Collection only:Cape Town
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Both
Notes:Tunze Multi Controller 7096
Like new.
Can be used to control streams or wavebox
Connects to your PC via USB
R1150
Shipping at buyers expense and risk
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Phosphate Reactor for sale: Cape Town
Posted: June 19th, 2011, 6:35pm CDT by flappy
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Phosphate Reactor
Shipping or Collection only:Cape Town
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Both
Notes:Reef Octopus Phosphate Reactor PHR 140
Rated up to 3000 litres.
Used for 6 months.
Like new condition
R1350
Shipping at buyers expense and risk.
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Super awesome butterfly!!
Posted: June 19th, 2011, 4:24pm CDT by Tremayn
Did I lie?:lol:
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Can I use these rocks in my tank?
Posted: June 19th, 2011, 3:40pm CDT by CJT
I found these rocks lying in between the rocks at Uvongo can I use them in my tank?
They were not under the water more high up probably only got wet at high tide.
I did not want to take any "live rock" from in the ocean as apparently that is not allowed.
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Boyu HS 60 /180 liter
Posted: June 19th, 2011, 2:39pm CDT by Ranvir
45 gallon / 180 L capacity
Size: 52 x 58 x 63 cm
Smooth rounded corners / 270° viewing angle
150 Watt HQI / 20000 K° or 14000 K°
Polished Stainless Steel Reflector
Dual Fan Cooling System
6 Led Moonlight
450 GPH flow rate
Power Protein Skimmer
Power Denitrator Integraded 9W UV sterilizer
150W Submersible Heater
Complete hidden 3-stage Bio-Mechanical filtration
Tetra tec canister
External 15 wat uv sterliser
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What the heck is this?
Posted: June 19th, 2011, 2:36pm CDT by pXius
Like the title says?
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help
Posted: June 19th, 2011, 1:43pm CDT by David Victor
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worms?
Posted: June 19th, 2011, 12:58pm CDT by Boyu TL 550
hi guys iv got this little green worn in my coral just spotted him. is it good or bad news? must i remove him?
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Mixing Anthias
Posted: June 19th, 2011, 10:32am CDT by Tremayn
Hey guys.. I have a male Maldives anthia and I was wondering if I could put in different females with him eg the square spot female etc..? Has anyone done this before?
I saw some lekker purple female anthias and I would rather get that than the gold fish looking lytrail females lol :P
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Various Test Kets for sale for sale: Hermanus
Posted: June 19th, 2011, 10:22am CDT by FransSny
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Various Test Kets for sale
Shipping or Collection only:Hermanus
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collect / Ship at your expense
Notes:Some unused test kits for sale
Salifert pH @ R 50
Seachem No2 / No3 Combo @ R 150
Seachem Reefspecial ( PO4 , Silicates , Iodine & Iodite )@ R 200
Or to swap for frags or WYH-
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Introduce myself ...
Posted: June 18th, 2011, 4:52am CDT by Edimar_Oliveira
Hello dear! I am a hobbyist struggled with little money in my pocket, but a lot of curiosity and willingness to learn. I appreciate the opportunity to participate in this forum.
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Loki's new 600x600 cube build thread
Posted: June 18th, 2011, 12:19am CDT by Loki
I have always been a huge fan of cube tanks. So I decided it was time for a bit of a change and ordered the glass for my new 600x600x500(H) cube.
Glass was ordered at 10mm thickness and polished all around with an IM C2C overflow.
I decided to use clear silicone as that a black band might detract from the view (open to debate just MPO).
Managed to get the stand done today stand is 1200x600x800(h). My reason for having a stand twice the length of the tank was 2 fold.
Firstly i needed to fit a 45x45 cube tank that i recently purchased in as a RO reservoir (i hate topups) as well as a perfect 50x50 cube sump(thanx reefhead).
Secondly i will be recycling the stand & sumps at a later date when i decide to go 1200x600x600.
Enough wada wada more pics pics..
Top of the stand 50x50:
spray galvanized
another view of paint drying
Stand might be a bit overkill but better safe safe sorry.
45x45 RO reservoir
50x50 sump (500ml MB7 bottle for size). baffle placement still to be confirmed.
I'll keep updating as / when anything changes.
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New member
Posted: June 18th, 2011, 10:34pm CDT by Ranvir
Hi,guys just set up a BOyu HS60,what a tank i have to say,this is my third tank,but first time joining a forum:thumbup: -
Wanted:chaeto Durban area
Posted: June 18th, 2011, 10:07pm CDT by Aqua spirit Ahmed
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non return valve "1/4" fittings
Posted: June 18th, 2011, 10:01pm CDT by Aqua spirit Ahmed
Hi guy could anyone tell me where in durban I could get a non return vavle for a kalk stirrer ?
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A.S
Posted: June 18th, 2011, 9:58pm CDT by Aqua spirit Ahmed
Kalkstirrer. Non return valve where can I get this in durban -
lighting advice
Posted: June 18th, 2011, 7:20pm CDT by bres
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Queen sized mahogany sleigh bed for sale
Posted: June 18th, 2011, 4:51pm CDT by RUAN
Hi guys
My mother is selling her Wetherley's Queen sized mahogany sleigh bed
for R7000 neg.its as good as new.
for more info you can contact her on :082 946 2854(Liezel)
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Queen sized mahogany sleigh bed for sale
Posted: June 18th, 2011, 4:50pm CDT by RUAN
Hi guys
My mother is selling her Wetherley's Queen sized mahogany sleigh bed
for R7000 neg.its as good as new.
for more info you can contact her on :082 946 2854
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Help with placement of equipment in sump
Posted: June 18th, 2011, 4:28pm CDT by duanead
Hi guys so im almost ready to start my tank but first of all I bought most of my stuff before I joined Masa and therefore didnt know about how good dsb's works
So I have a 4 compartment sump and will like to have a few opinions from you guys where to place the following :
Skimmer
Heater
Return pump
Seachem matrix biofilter media+ceramic bio glass noodles
Media Filter with n/p pellets in
I was thinking of Seachem matrix in overflow
Skimmer compartment 1
ceramic bio glass noodles 2nd compartment
Heater compartment 3
Media filter with return pump in compartment 4
With live rock in tank
Please if anyone can assist me on the best method any any suggestions please feel free to comment
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Red soft spikes???
Posted: June 18th, 2011, 4:04pm CDT by coswecanfly
Can anybody tell me what these are growing out of my LR? Sorry for the bad photo...
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FULL SYSTEM for sale: DURBAN NORTH
Posted: June 18th, 2011, 3:58pm CDT by ravi
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
Location:FULL SYSTEM
Shipping or Collection only:DURBAN NORTH
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:COLLECTION ONLY
Notes:complete system for sale. R6500. 1220(l)x500(w)x600(h). 100lt sump. Reeftek TS2 skimmwr. Approx 60kg rock. 2x Seio powerheads(M1100 and M820). 6x T5 lights with 3 electronic ballasts. 8 fish i.e Regal tang, Sailfin, Foxface, Cleaner wrasse, Formosa, blue spot damsel, black blenny/goby and 2 tangs (not sure of name). Price is slightly negotiable and can be sold separately but fish must go first. call me on 0722122288
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Please Help !!!!
Posted: June 18th, 2011, 2:24pm CDT by Immo
Common Guys
Some1 must have some cheato....Need some very very urgently....Im in Durban but willing to drive a bit to collect some.
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(free) 2m Tank : Weltevredenpark
Posted: June 18th, 2011, 12:20pm CDT by Adee
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
Location:(free) 2m Tank
Shipping or Collection only:Weltevredenpark
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection only
Notes:My old tank, needs spit and polish to get it pristine again. The pane on the overflow box broke, simple job for you to replace though.
2m x .60 x 60 (water height)
Inlcudes stand.
No sump.
Collection only, very heavy....so bring lots of muscle.:biggrin:
NO DIBBS...WHO EVER COMES FIRST, CAN TAKE IT!
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Hugh Marine 1.6m tank
Posted: June 18th, 2011, 8:34am CDT by Hugh Marine
Hi Reefers
Just a update of my 6 months old tenk
A few pictures i have bought at dorry pets
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Showcase your butterflyfish
Posted: June 18th, 2011, 8:10am CDT by Yuri
This is my new butterfly
It is a wrought iron ( Chaetodon daedalma)
It is from a Japan at a remote island named ogasawara
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Opinion on the Red Sea Max tanks
Posted: June 17th, 2011, 1:06am CDT by RyanK
Hi
I am extremely new to the hobby and have been doing a bit of research on tanks, just to gauge pricing. I came across the Red Sea Max 250 tank and was wondering if this is a good direction to go in, i.e. if its a good tank or setup?
Sorry if this sounds like a stupid question.
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Options for a internal nano skimmer?
Posted: June 17th, 2011, 11:40pm CDT by Len
Hi
My tank (Boyu HS-60) came equipped with a Boyu WG-308 skimmer. I have not even got water in it yet, an I am already having issues with it. The "bottom" keeps on falling out and I have realized that it has not got a removable cup (got to take the whole skimmer out).
What options are available (and how would you guys rate it) for a small internal skimmer. I do not want to hang anything on the back.
It has to fit into a area of 13.3cm x 11.5cm and not be taller than 50cm max. It has to handle a 128l tank.
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Blue LEDs
Posted: June 17th, 2011, 11:09pm CDT by Arries
Hi there..
Im abit new to the marine aquarium side and i got a tl450 to start with..
I noticed that it has blue LEDs.Wot are they for and when do i use them..Sorry if its a stupid question but im very curious..
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unknown wrasse for sale: Durbanville, Cape Town
Posted: June 17th, 2011, 8:20pm CDT by Tim S
Fish for saleCommon Name:
Scientific Name:unknown wrasse
Size of fish-
How long have you had the fish?10-12 cm
Is the fish eating?1,5 years
Shipping or Collection only:yes - anything!
Your location.collection
Price:Durbanville, Cape Town
Photo's:R50
Notes:
I'm looking for a new home for this guy. He's a very nice inmate being active and non agressive. His only down side (for me) is that turns small rocks over in search of worms. Somewhat like soccer with my frags...... He needs a large tank though.
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Urgent help needed Flame angel in trouble
Posted: June 17th, 2011, 7:44pm CDT by rakabos
Hi guys
Got this flame a week ago and now he is all of a sudden very sick. He is in QT but i have no idea what this is. I will try get better pics, but here is what i got so far. PLEASE ADVISE
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Hammer coral frag for sale: Durbanville Cape Town
Posted: June 17th, 2011, 7:32pm CDT by Tim S
Single frag for saleCommon Name:
Scientific Name:Hammer coral
Size of coral-
How long have you had the coral?8 heads
Shipping or Collection only:about 1 year
Your location.collection only
Price:Durbanville Cape Town
Photo's:Trade
Notes:
I would like to swop this hammer for something else. What do you have?
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Possible DIY reactor
Posted: June 17th, 2011, 6:51pm CDT by stevengrant
Hi, this glass light fitting costs R17.00 and I think it would make the perfect small N/P reactor for a Nano. What do you think? Any ideas?
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*** Spanish Dancer ...ID plz
Posted: June 17th, 2011, 6:15pm CDT by brandonb
Hi
While im busy rescapeing my tank I see this seethrough critter swimming (like a spanishdancer) ... then it stuck to the rock and was barely visible
Here a pics of it in a glass...
Here it swam and stuck to the pen (you can kind of see the skirt that its creates to swim)
Please is it a spanish dancer (seethrough?) or safe to put back?
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Munky's new 1,6m
Posted: June 17th, 2011, 5:34pm CDT by Munky82
Hi ladies and gents.
I'm planning on setting up my 1.6m tank.:1:
This is what i've got so far.
DT : 1600mm(L) x 600mm (H) x 700mm (D)
sump : 1200mm (L) x 450mm (H) x 450 (D) Most likely gonna redo it.
Skimmer: Skimz sm161
Chiller : aquamedic 1200*something (1,25hp)
Kalkstirrer: am1000
Lighting : 150w mh (have a few fittings) + actinics
I've got no idea what i'm gonna do about filtration.
Have been dosing vodka in my current 1.2m to degrees of satisfaction.
Been keeping softies, lps and various montiporas and some other forgiving sps corals
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Need to find reason Zoas are dying - are these good or bad?
Posted: June 17th, 2011, 3:51pm CDT by AndreM
I'm trying to find a reason some of my zoas are dying. The problem seems limited to one, maybe two rocks and on those rocks, limited to a specific colony. They wouldn't open for a while and now it looks like they're turning brown.
I have other rocks in the tank with the same zoas on them which are thriving and have no issues, so I'm thinking it's something in the rock or close to the rock.
I waited a few hours after the lights went out and took these pictures. They're not great pictures because I had to use a flashlight, and even with the flashlight the creepies would run and hide after a few seconds.
Are these things good or bad?
First up, some sort of segmented worm coming out of a hole in the rock. This was not the only one, just the most visible ones. It was the only one that looked like it was segmented though. The other worms coming out of the rocks looked smooth. Length was maybe 3cm.
It withdrew back into the rock quite quickly in the light of the flashlight.
Then there are tiny little snails, maybe 3-5mm:
After taking the picture I also saw this one on the edge of the photograph. I digitally enchanced it :)
And finally, a crab. I'm pretty sure this guy is bad for a reef tank, but would it cause the zoa problems? I didn't even see him at first, my wife pointed him out, he blends in very well with the rocks.
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Various frags for sale: durbanville
Posted: June 17th, 2011, 2:27pm CDT by Jcc
Various frags for saleCommon Names:
Scientific Names:Sps Frags
Size of frags-
How long have you had the frags?Small to medium 2 - 5cm
Are the frags mounted?long, recently mounted
Shipping or Collection only:Yes
Your location.collection
Price:durbanville
Photo's:R50 - R100
Notes:Got a few sps frags to go. Going oversea in 2 weeks and want to clear out my frag tank.
Orange plate:
Frags R50 to R100
Mother:
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air skimmer & pump for sale: cape town - Durbanville
Posted: June 17th, 2011, 2:03pm CDT by clown
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:air skimmer & pump
Shipping or Collection only:cape town - Durbanville
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:collection & shipping
Notes:Good day,
I have a air driven skimmer with a wooden air stone. With the Skimmer it comes with a Air Elite 803 pump.
Air Elite 803 pump new costed me R150 and I have it 3 weeks now.
Air driven Skimmer "Turbo+oil Free surface skimmer" (with wooden air stone) new costed R150 - have this 1 month.
For this complete set I would Like R200
Reason for selling is that I am running my nano (TL450 50lt) with out a skimmer.
Goods in excelint condition.
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BROWN STAR POLYPS frag for sale: CAPE TOWN - DURBANVILE
Posted: June 17th, 2011, 1:33pm CDT by clown
Single frag for saleCommon Name:
Scientific Name:BROWN STAR POLYPS
Size of coral-
How long have you had the coral?3 CM WITH 5 HEADS PLUS YOUNG ONES COMMING OUT
Shipping or Collection only:2 MONTH
Your location.COLLECTION & SHIPPING ON OWN COST
Price:CAPE TOWN - DURBANVILE
Photo's:R60 EXCL SHIPPING
Notes:Hi all,
I got a frag of brown star pollyps the same as attached pic of the mother coral. cant take pic of frag as my camera is sitty.
brown with a green eye in the middel. got about 5 heads that is big and a few witch is small and new one comming out fast.
R60 for the frag.
Sorry for the bad pic.
PM me if any one wants.
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JEBO Quadplex skimmer pump
Posted: June 17th, 2011, 11:56am CDT by mupwi
Hi guys yesterday I was given one of the above skimmers less the pump anyone know what pump it takes.I tried it with my lifetech 3500 wich was way too much for it and also tried a aleas ipf re00 which was too small. These are the anly pumps - had available to test with and I don't whant to go buy another pump that won't fit the bill eather -
Wild Caught Lionfish
Posted: June 17th, 2011, 11:53am CDT by Bonzai
Hey guys
I'm soooo exited. I just had to post this on Masa. I caught 2 x Lionfish at the coast 2 months ago. I couldn't see if they ate whenever I fed the fish.
Last night I sat infront of the tank after feeding marine seafood mix, and guess what!!! The smaller one of the two started to eat!!! I also noted that the bigger one also gave some more attention to the food when it floated past him and he followed some of the pieces.
My wild caught snowflake eel also eats and swims right up infront of the glass when it's feeding time. I'm soooo thrilled with this new tank of mine.
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If the poop hits the fan, help could be around the corner.
Posted: June 17th, 2011, 10:27am CDT by JD167
Hi guys
With winter time here, power cuts and load shedding could affect any of us. A tank breaking could happen to anyone(touch wood).
After reading a thread this morning of someone who suffered a power outage for 8 hours it got me thinking that sometimes we don't always get a response quickly enough. Or maybe the reefer is too busy running around to check back on the forum.
With so many SMS services available, would it not benefit us if a SMS database could be set up? One database/group per city/region.
You could post your initial emergency on the forum, or PM a moderator. The Mod could then decide if it warrants the SMS and if so, send one out to people subscribed to the region with the details of the emergency and contact number of the reefer in trouble.
I just think that if a tank cracked and you need help relocating LS and corals quickly, or some extra hands to help mop up, a SMS notification would get help to you quicker. Not everyone watches the forum all the time and they could be around the corner from someone that needs help.
Cost of these SMS's could be covered by a generous sponsor. It won't be that expensive since it only gets used by the Mods and only in emergencies.
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Zoa Frags, yellow buttons.....
Posted: June 17th, 2011, 10:04am CDT by Mad_Max
Hi,
Looking for some small, 7 - 10 heads per frag (blue, yellow red, orange, purple...NOT GREEN) for a Buyo 550. Willing to pay. Has to be in PTA area. I wish the LFS will frag some small ones for guys with nano's.
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Tunze nanostream
Posted: June 17th, 2011, 9:40am CDT by Mayhem1
Hey guys, Will be upgrading to a 4ft tank in a month or so. And have been getting all
my equipment together. Looking at the Tunze Nanostream range but cant find any
pricing on pumps and controllers. And not sure what goes with what..
Any help would be great.
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Documentry on 103
Posted: June 16th, 2011, 12:05am CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
Did anyone else watch the documentry on 103 about the killing of dolphins in Japan. This is by far the most disgusting thing I have ever seen man do I am shocked. How does this get stopped, I recon a world wide boycott of products from Japan is the way. Personally I am going to make sure I purchase nothing from Japan in the future. Or is there a better way we as individuals can make a impact ?
Trev -
Wnated: Mature LR
Posted: June 16th, 2011, 10:40pm CDT by Sammy
Anyone breaking down a tank, looking for various LR (aiptasia and majano nennie free) please, pm me ! -
Took the plunge...!!!
Posted: June 16th, 2011, 9:46pm CDT by belindamotion
After 5 months of "cycle" I decided that today was the day...still haven't gotten my Refractometer and neither do I have my Test Kits, but I knew I just had to get something in the Tank or else it would end up in the Garage...so out we went and ended up getting 2KG extra LR..2 Nemo's, 1 Cleaner Shrimp and a Nennie...you can't have Nemo's if you don't bring their "house" with...haha (IMO)
Nemo's are happy...atleast I think they are...and the Shrimp is pigging himself out with all those gogga's all over my Tank...The Nennie isn't mounted so the SEIO Pump is currently switched off so he can walk around and latch on somewhere...then the pump goes on tomorrow and he can move to wherever he wants to go, if he doesn't like he's spot...when he's "settled" I add my Mushrooms...Zoas...
Nemos
Shrimp
Nennie just submerged
Nennie squashed in a corner
Extra LR to change my lay-out..hopefully better...
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Creepy Crawly
Posted: June 16th, 2011, 9:33pm CDT by FINatic
Hi can anyone tell me what this creature is and should I try and get rid of it
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YELLOW TANG for sale: HARRISMITH
Posted: June 16th, 2011, 9:28pm CDT by Hermanus
Fish for saleCommon Name:
Scientific Name:YELLOW TANG
Size of fish-
How long have you had the fish?8CM
Is the fish eating?1 YEAR
Shipping or Collection only:YES
Your location.BOTH @ BUYERS COST AND RISK
Price:HARRISMITH
Photo's:R500.00
Notes:
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Ts2 for sale. for sale: Pmb Kzn
Posted: June 16th, 2011, 8:39pm CDT by aslam
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Ts2 for sale.
Shipping or Collection only:Pmb Kzn
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:both
Notes:I have a Ts2 for sale.Comes with a brand new skimmer cup as I cracked the old one and superglued,didn't need to use the new one.Spare venturi,the octopus pump has a pinwheel impellor.Skimmers in excellent condition.Shippings for buyers account.Price R1200.00 Tried uploading a pic after resizing,don't know what happened.
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How much PAR do you lose through glass?
Posted: June 16th, 2011, 7:03pm CDT by pXius
How much PAR do you lose through glass?
I'm asking because I've got a center brace running through the middle of the tank 200mm wide. The brace is 10mm (1cm) thick.
I was just wondering how much PAR is lost and whether I can still keep light hungry corals under that area?
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Hi everyone
Posted: June 16th, 2011, 5:49pm CDT by RyanK
Hi everyone
I am new to the hobby, do not have a tank or anything. Going to spend the next few months researching and learning as much as possible before I jump in. Moving up to Jhb in December and will start my aquarium then. Looks like this forum is a great place to learn as much as possible, looking forward to being a part of the community.
Cheers
Ryan -
tube anemone
Posted: June 16th, 2011, 5:35pm CDT by betty
I have a tube anemone and today it is totally closed and pulled back into the tube - is there something wrong? and what should I feed -
Collecting
Posted: June 16th, 2011, 5:32pm CDT by Paul B
Today is a beautiful day for collecting. There are no tropical fish yet this time of the year in NY but I go for grass shrimp, worms, snails, seaweed and most of all amphipods. Those things are all over the place, especially on my anchor line. When I pull the anchor, they jump all over the boat.
I still have a breeding population in my tank from years past but I like to refresh the supply every year. Of course I also collect bacteria from the mud but I think that is just me who does that.
I don't usually dress as nice as this unless I am looking for shrimp with "class"
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Nitra-Guard BIO-Cubes
Posted: June 16th, 2011, 2:34pm CDT by stevengrant
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Juwel 125 setup for sale (selling separately) for sale: JHB, sandton
Posted: June 16th, 2011, 2:15pm CDT by Furbz
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
Location:Juwel 125 setup for sale (selling separately)
Shipping or Collection only:JHB, sandton
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection
Notes:Hi guys,
i have a 6 month old Juwel setup for sale.
Tank is in immaculate condition. dark wood finish. and comes with fine crushed coral substrate and water should you want it. no scratches. comes with the lights, stand, filter media and all extra's.
heres a breakdown of whats available.
Tank R1300 Dibs Carlos
+- 19kg live rock R60/kg or R55/kg if you take it all. Dibs Carlos
Percula Clown R70 Still available
6 Line Wrasse R120 Still available
1x Seio M560 with magnet mount R120 Dibs Carlos
Goniapora coral R80 Dibs Flameangel
Orange plate coral and sun coral in need of care. Free to any person buying anything. Dibs Flame angel
Anyone willing to make an offer for the lot, make me an offer, i will accommodate you.
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Calcium reactor to NP Reator/Generic reactor
Posted: June 16th, 2011, 1:42pm CDT by mookz
Hi Guys
I have converted an calcium reactor body into "generic" reactor.
BUBBLE-MAGUS - Aquarium Internal skimmer|external skimmer|Dosing pump|Calcium reactor|Nitrate reductor/NO3 reductor|Filters|Turtle shell lampshade|Water monitor and controller|Additives|moonlight LED
One will be running Activated Carbon and the second one NP Pellets.
I have replaced them with 10mm attachments.
I will play with it a little more, I might have to go up to 20mm for the NP reactor, the pump will be adjustable 1200 lph.
So here is the newly opened reactor
close up of outlet
close up of inlet
Here is the moded outlet
and moded inlet, the 10mm pipe just screws in with a washer and bulkhead, no changes needed.
Here is the concept for the NP Reactor
Notice the down pipe like a TS skimmer, this will force water downward creating a more even distribution of flow, it will also help with possible "back-washing" of pellets.
There will also be a smaller "cup" at the top with kind of a bubble-plate to prevent pellets being pushed out into the system.
I will post step by step picks as I get the rest of the stuff.
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Multiple Wrasse possible?
Posted: June 16th, 2011, 1:00pm CDT by ziyaadb
Anyone here ever kept more than 1 wrasse at a time?
I want to have the following in my tank - 130*70*55 - 450L
Yellow coris/Canary
Fairy wrasse of sorts - dependent on what i get, exquisite or carpenters
Radient/iridis wrasse
Six line - will be last added fish
Scaped like so:
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2 x Gold Rimmed Tang and a Powder Blue
Posted: June 15th, 2011, 9:21pm CDT by Starz
Wanted some advice, can i have 2 gold Rimmed and a powder blue in my DT?
i will introduce them together and they're similar sizes.
will this cause a problem in future if i want to add another say sohal tang for example?
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Real big tank
Posted: June 15th, 2011, 8:42pm CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
I had to go do some work in the biggest I work with here in Cape Town and I though I will take a pic or two for you guys. This tank was built as a fish only tank but we have started to introduce some LPS. When I took these pics the only some of the lights were on but you can still get an idea of just how awsome this display is. Tony Ingram is the diver, he helped me place the new corals.
Trev
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Pistol Shrimpie
Posted: June 15th, 2011, 5:14pm CDT by williet
Hi All
Just got myself a Valenciennea strigata Golden (Golden Sleeperhead Gobie) and I am looking for a friend... I was thinking a pistol shrimp. Does anyone want to get rid of one ?
Regards
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Youth Day Special
Posted: June 15th, 2011, 4:20pm CDT by wild on pets
Hi All
To celebrate Youth day we are offering a 15% discount on all marine livestock.
We open at 9am and close at 3pm tomorrow.
Hope you all have a great day!!
Regards
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Live Rock for sale: 4ways, sandton
Posted: June 15th, 2011, 4:15pm CDT by jaybeepee
All other livestockCommon Name:
Scientific Name:Live Rock
SizeLivus Rockus
How long have you had it?60kg
Shipping or Collection only:Long
Your location.Collection
Price:4ways, sandton
Photo's:R70/kg
Notes:Hi all,
Have about 60kgs of good quality LR - mix of kenyan, fiji and indo. @R70/kg
Cheers
jason-
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Hi every body
Posted: June 15th, 2011, 3:38pm CDT by Willem
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Reeftek TS1 for sale: Cape Town
Posted: June 15th, 2011, 1:05pm CDT by Rabbit
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Reeftek TS1
Shipping or Collection only:Cape Town
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Shipping at own cost
Notes:Pump - OTP-1000
Chamber - 110mm
Tank Rating - 350L
New kingsun pump fitted recently OTP1000
Price : R650
Sorry for the Crappy pics, will upload some more this evening.
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Ugens Anemone
Posted: June 15th, 2011, 12:40pm CDT by Ugen
Hi guys,i purchased a Sebae anemone about 2 weeks ago(bleached) however this Anemone is eating well and i hope it makes a full recovery.It has attached between a rock and the substrate.My intentions when i purchased this Anemone was that i keep it well fed and as healthy as possible untill my new tank arrives(larger than my current Boyu 550).My current tank is about 7 months old.
I currently feed it twice a day with small pieces of deshelled prawn cut into a tiny piece which it seems to love,I also tried hake but it did not seem very happy with this.I do know my lighting for this Anemone is not the best to keep this Anemone but i have come across a post from another forum that can clarify the light issue.Would i be able to post this infomation here as it is from another forum and it seems very informative?
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Urgent help needed Power Outage
Posted: June 15th, 2011, 12:31pm CDT by maxisoft
Hi all, have been having a power outage since 3am this morning. I have a ups which ran on the return but is now dead too. Have been stirring the water to aerate it, but corals not looking too good... Nor is the livestock. What else can I do? Eskom replacing a trip box in the area, so no time available on Shen power is to be restored. Help!!! -
Inexpensive Timer for lights
Posted: June 15th, 2011, 11:58am CDT by FransSny
Anybody tried one of these ?
Seems a lot cheaper than using single timers
http://www.ultech.co.za/content/pdf/...72a29f7efb.pdf -
Help needed identifying skimmer and rating
Posted: June 15th, 2011, 11:34am CDT by JasonR
Hi Guys
i need some help identifying this skimmer and the rating.
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Cape Town Tidal Pools
Posted: June 15th, 2011, 9:26am CDT by coswecanfly
Do any of the Cape Town users know where I can go to collect a cleaning crew for my aquarium? I don't like cold water so I want to check out the tidal pools in the area. Also stuff that live in tidal pools would be more tolerant of the higher temps in my tank. I also want to get some seawater for water changes. Any ideas? -
Scubapro MK20/25 first stage
Posted: June 15th, 2011, 8:11am CDT by CraigPeter
I was wondering what you would consider to be a good price for a good condition second hand Scubapro MK20 or MK25 first stage? I want to know if I am about to be ripped off. -
Yebo
Posted: June 14th, 2011, 7:30am CDT by CraigPeter
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WTF??? ID please
Posted: June 14th, 2011, 11:46pm CDT by gMAN
Was scanning for nudi's and came acrosse this bugger! not quite a crab, looks more like a star of some sorts, sitting on a zoa polyp, had to pry it's death grip with a needle to get it off. couldn't get a pic but please watch video clip. Do I sump it or flush it?
@viper357? @crispin @ziyaadb
This it what seems to be it's top side:
YouTube - ***YouTube - ***
and bottom side:
YouTube - *** part 2YouTube - *** part 2 -
Red Sea Max Nano
Posted: June 14th, 2011, 10:51pm CDT by AfricaOffroad
130d or perhaps even a 250 for a friend -
Great site!
Posted: June 14th, 2011, 10:31pm CDT by Craig.Lithgow
Hi
I have had marine tanks, off & on for some time now and am in the process of installing a new one (2000X850X650).
My existing tank is absolutely thriving & although I can't wait for the new bigger tank, the switch over is what I am really worried about. I intend to run both tanks simultaneously for about three months & gradually transfer my stock across.
Anyone with any suggestions!!!! I would really appreciate any advice that anyone can offer.
Many thanks
Craig
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acceptable bow on a rimless tank
Posted: June 14th, 2011, 9:57pm CDT by leslie hempel
ok i have a dilema
my tank has a small bow approx 1-2mm not 3-4mm as i thought before..
as a tank builder i have never done rimless before and am not sure if this is aceptable..
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Angle fish from hong kong
Posted: June 14th, 2011, 9:52pm CDT by Difficult marine
NO TALKING,LOOK AT THE PHOTO....WHAT YOU SAY!!!!!!!
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Aquaria Ammonia Removing Stones ..INFO
Posted: June 14th, 2011, 9:45pm CDT by Aquaria-SA
:)Well MASA Reefers..:)
We have had such a great response to Ammonia Removing Stones and there has been a lot of questions for more info on ..Well we promised to post some more technical data on the Ammonia Removing Stones here you go
Aquaria Ammonia Absorbing Stones
Technical info:-
Bio-purification function
Size: Φ6-12mm
Water Absorption (±5%) :25%
Highly efficient：The rate of porosity varies among 35%-60%, and the pores in the material are even. The smallest pore can be as small as 0.1 mm. It possesses both physical and bio-chemical filtering functions.
Absolutely safe: The product is clean, poison-free, odorless and insoluble in water.
Environmental-healthy: The product can be used for a long time without causing any change in the shape or break down of the stones.
Wide-range applications: It can be used in various kinds of filtering systems. Reactor filtration, trickle feed filtration or through a filter stocking. It is acid-proof, alkali-resistant, and salt tolerant.
Good bio-chemical function: This product has numerous pores and removes ammonia from water, deposit nitrifying bacteria as well as anti-nitrifying bacteria and supply them a suitable environment to grow and work. The anaerobic layer inside the filter material promotes the growth of anti-nitrifying bacteria. On the surface of the filter material there is an enriched oxygen layer which is suitable for the growth of nitrifying bacteria, thus the two layers form a perfect micro organic water treatment system.
Please rinse the filtering material in RO water before adding to reactor or filter stocking. The life span of the Ammonia Absorbing stone is 6 months. 500 g treats system of 1000L
instructions on the back
So what more can we tell you beside the fact it really works . We have tried it and test it in our own systems in our ware house where there is a huge bio load that passes through and we have seen that this product is effective in the removal of ammonia from aquarium water.
So MASA Reefers go and get some from your local Pet Store
Aquaria Ammonia Removing Stones
If you have any more questions feel Free to contact us..
:thumbup:The Aquaria Team:thumbup:
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my aquarium setup
Posted: June 14th, 2011, 8:42pm CDT by RossMckenzie
Display tank
length 1.35 meters
width 54cm
depth 53cm
Sump
length 1.20 meters
width 45cm
depth 47cm
been running for about 6 months but only been putting real effort in for the past 4 months..the first 2 months were fustrating as i wasnt to sure on how to mantain a marine aquarium properly. But with the good influence and help from my brother i have a decent enough tank to make a thread :thumbup:.
LIVESTOCK
2 comets
2 blue chromis
1 bangaii cardinal
2 common clowns
1 black tail chromis dived locally
2 blue spotted tamarin wrasse still juveniles dived locally
1 scopas tang added it yesterday, has abit of white spot.
1 coral banded shrimp dived locally
2 hermet crabs in the display as the cleaners
My sump has 2 domino damsels and 1 convict tang and a few star fish and a few hermit crabs.
Corals
frog spawn
zoas
a few small brains recently added still need to open fully
a nice piece of xena
a small tree
lighting
im running an odyssea 1.3 meter lighting unit of T5's 2 whites 2 blues and im running 2 T8 globes separately 1 blue and 1 atinic.
I have a jebo skimmer not to sure which model it is though.
1 flow 3000 power head and 1 flow 5000
I made a small filter box for my recently bought phosphate remover which has now been running for 1 day :thumbup:
Just hoping to get rid of the phosphate build up :(
some green hair algae and the purple slime.
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ITS HERE the NEW Aquaria Nanos....
Posted: June 14th, 2011, 8:25pm CDT by Aquaria-SA
:)Hey the MASA Reefers
YIP Aquarias new range on Nano tanks have arrived & are available in the stores.
As we promised to a lot of the MASA Reefers ..more pics and more info on the range.. Well here we go ENJOY
Lets show you how awesome our new Nano tanks are
Top left pic is a top view of the hood. A neat designed hood.
Top right pic one can see the 12 v cooling fan for the lighting. There are also two switches there one for the Moon light LEDS and the other for the 2x 24w TC tubes.
Middle left pic one can see the 2 x 24w TC tubes
Middle right pic gives you an idea of the brightness of the lighting.
Bottom let pic you can see our Nano comes out with 3 blue LED moon lights
Bottom right pic is of the feeding hatch flap.
Now the top left pic one can see a light, this is unique to our range of Aquaria Nanos. This is a light is for the cheata plant purifying system chamber.
Top right pic is of the light switch for this chamber
Bottom left pic is of the light when off.
The bottom right pic is of the filter chamber for the cheata plant to grow.
.........more info too come keep an eye open.......
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Torch tip or Frog Spawn Frags
Posted: June 14th, 2011, 8:21pm CDT by Alias
Looking or the above in the PE area. Thanks -
Stunning wallpapers at National Geographic
Posted: June 14th, 2011, 6:44pm CDT by SumthingFishy
Hi reefers
Check out these beautiful pics/wallpapers
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Anyone selling Superman and/or Sunset monti (Montipora denea) frags
Posted: June 14th, 2011, 4:44pm CDT by Watermark
Hi
Is anyone selling Superman and/or Sunset monti (Montipora danae) frags.
Please PM me with price and pics.
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Mini Carpets
Posted: June 14th, 2011, 4:12pm CDT by SIMS
Hi
So I got 10 of these mini carpets in and after a week they all enjoying the sun shine. What is best to feed these babies. Sizes range from 4cm to 8cm. I offered a little bit of ON Chopped mussel but they were not too interested.
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Skimz ibox reef ready Pico & Nano
Posted: June 14th, 2011, 3:53pm CDT by Submariner
SKIMZ REEF READY PICO
IB8 PICO TANK
Small enough to fit almost anywhere including your desk at work.
Skimz iBOX Reef Ready Pico Tank has been designed to make pico reef keeping easy. The protein skimmer is able to keep the tank clean and healthy with little maintenance.
- Easy to set-up and maintain
- Low voltage, high intensity dual stage 21 LED light with moonlight
- Integrated filtration system
- European circulation pump (Hydor pico)
- Dimensions: W180 x D225 x H245mm
DAYTIME MODE
MOONLIGHT MODE
SKIMMER IN ACTION
COMING SOON SEPT 2011
IB20 NANO TANK
Small enough to fit almost anywhere.Skimz iBOX Reef Ready Nano Tank has been designed to make nano reef keeping easy. The optional Skimz SH-1 protein skimmer is more than capable at keeping water quality at a premium by removing waste before it can breakdown in the water column.
- Easy to set-up and maintain
- Low voltage, high intensity dual stage 36 LED light with moonlight
- Integrated filtration system
- European circulation pump (Eden 136)
- Dimensions:
- Optional skimmer Skimz SH-1
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Online shopping
Posted: June 14th, 2011, 2:29pm CDT by Jinx
I am just wondering how many people shopped online before.If any of you guys did how did you find the experience and which payment method did you guys use....how about paypal? -
Winter warmers!!!!
Posted: June 14th, 2011, 2:11pm CDT by The Waterboy - Marco
hey fellow reefers.................
been a while since we done some specials...........
we just landed our new extensive range of t.d.s meters so thought we would offer you guys some great deals on these, aswell as some others!!!!!
remember to e-mail orders to info@thewaterboy.co.za
or contact me on 082 879 39 43
remember our couriers can deliver anywhere at unbeatable rates
hand held t.d.s meter
R 260.00 incl vat
wiseman klein desk top or palm top t.d.s meter
R 350.00 incl vat
waterboy single probe inline t.d.s meters (mounts onto your r.o.unit in 2 minutes)
R 450.00 incl vat
waterboy dual probe inline t.d.s meter (reads incomming and outgoing water or r.o and di water)
R 540.00 incl vat
waterboy master t.d.s dual inline t.d.s meter (reads incomming and outgoing water or r.o and di water)
R 590.00 incl vat
waterboy supplements:
choose any 5 of the following for R 250 plus vat
kalkwasser 500g, maxizorb carbon 500g, iodine 250ml,kh buffer 250ml, strontium 250ml, liquid phosphate remover 250ml, magnesium 250ml, trace elements 250ml, calcium flakes 500g
all our supplements are laboratory AR grade :yeahdude:
cartridge set for reefmaster (silver sintered carbon and sediment set)
"silver sintered carbon stops bacteria from growing in the pre-filter chambers and moving on to damage the membrane)
R 150
genuine filmtech membranes (can your supplier issue you with filmtec's genuine certificate of approval??? we can - look out for fakes and cheap imitations
R 350
sicce wave makers
R 750.00
call for specials on wavemakers and pump combo's - 0828793943
seachem reef salt bucket...............
R 650.00 yip you saw right
plenty in stock......
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New Tank for sale
Posted: June 14th, 2011, 1:40pm CDT by Trident
Hi All,
My brother in law bought a new tank and needs to relocate so he wants to sell his tank for R10000 Size: L 2250 X W 900 X H 900 15mm Base + Overflow & Return And 12mm Sides & B/F.
Tanks never been used!! -
Skimz monzter external skimmers
Posted: June 14th, 2011, 1:02pm CDT by Submariner
SOME INFO ABOUT SKIMZ PRODUCTS.
ALL SKIMERS / REACTORS UNDERGO STRINGENT TESTING AT TUV IN GERMANY AND CARRY TUV APPROVAL.
ALL SKIMZ PRODUCT CARRY A TWO YEAR GUARANTEE ON ALL ACRYLIC WORK INCLUDING JOINTS AND SKIMMER/REACTOR BODIES.
ALL SKIMZ PRODUCTS USE ONLY SKIMZ/EDEN PUMPS FROM ITALY.
ALL SKIMZ/EDEN PUMPS CARRY A ONE YEAR GUARANTEE.
ALL SKIMZ PRODUCTS USE ONLY G.F. FITTING AND PIPING FROM THE USA.
ALL SKIMZ PRODUCT USE THE FOLLOWING THREE PUMPS UP TO A MAXIMUM OF THREE ES5000 PUMPS IN THE RANGE TOPPING SKIMZ MONZTER SM302.
NEW SKIMZ ES2000 (MODDED EDEN PUMP)
WATTAGE 12 WATT'S
AIR DRAW 680LPH
SKIMZ ES2800 (MODDED EDEN PUMP)
WATTAGE 17 WATTS
AIR DRAW 780 LITERS PER HOUR
SKIMZ ES5000 (MODDED EDEN PUMP)
WATTAGE 20 WATTS
AIR DRAW 960 LITERS PER HOUR
NOW DOWN TO THE GOOD STUFF.
MONZTER EXTERNAL SKIMMER FEATURES
MICRO ADJUSTMENT VALVE FOR PRECISE ADJUSTMENT OF THE WATER LEVEL IN THE SKIMMER BODY.
MICRO ADJUSTMENT AIR VALVE FOR ADJUSTING BUBBLE SIZE WITHIN THE SKIMMER BODY.
INTEGRATED BUBBLE PLATE TO REDUCE TURBULANCE AND PREMATURE BUBBLE BURSTING.
ALL WATER EXITS AT THE SKIMMER BASE ALLOWING A SMALLER FOOTPRINT.
MONZTER SKIMMER RANGE BREAKDOWN
SM202 SKIMMER
SPECS
DIMENSIONS L 276 X D 375 X H 580 mm
BODY DIAMETER 200mm
NEW IMPROVED ES5000 PUMP
AIR INTAKE 960 LITERS PER HOUR
WATTAGE 20 WATTS
RATING LIGHT STOCKING (SOFTIES) 2000 LITER
HEAVY STOCKING (SPS) 1000 LITER
SM252 SKIMMER
SPECS
DIMENSIONS L 329 X D 416 X H 600 mm
BODY DIAMETER 250mm
TWO NEW IMPROVED ES5000 PUMP
AIR INTAKE 1920 LITERS PER HOUR
WATTAGE 40 WATTS
RATING LIGHT STOCKING (SOFTIES) 3000 LITER
HEAVY STOCKING (SPS) 1500 LITER
VIDEO CLIP (CLOSE UP OF BUBBLE PRODUCTION ON SKIMZ SKIMMER NECK)
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Vertex Celebra Controller
Posted: June 14th, 2011, 12:28pm CDT by jumboswart
Check this out it looks awesome.
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Skimz monzter internal skimmers
Posted: June 14th, 2011, 12:18pm CDT by Submariner
SOME INFO ABOUT SKIMZ PRODUCTS.
ALL SKIMERS / REACTORS UNDERGO STRINGENT TESTING AT TUV IN GERMANY AND CARRY TUV APPROVAL.
ALL SKIMZ PRODUCT CARRY A TWO YEAR GUARANTEE ON ALL ACRYLIC WORK INCLUDING JOINTS AND SKIMMER/REACTOR BODIES.
ALL SKIMZ PRODUCTS USE ONLY SKIMZ/EDEN PUMPS FROM ITALY.
ALL SKIMZ/EDEN PUMPS CARRY A ONE YEAR GUARANTEE.
ALL SKIMZ PRODUCTS USE ONLY G.F. FITTING AND PIPING FROM THE USA.
ALL SKIMZ PRODUCT USE THE FOLLOWING THREE PUMPS UP TO A MAXIMUM OF THREE ES5000 PUMPS IN THE RANGE TOPPING SKIMZ MONZTER SM302.
NEW SKIMZ ES2000 (MODDED EDEN PUMP)
WATTAGE 12 WATT'S
AIR DRAW 680LPH
SKIMZ ES2800 (MODDED EDEN PUMP)
WATTAGE 17 WATTS
AIR DRAW 780 LITERS PER HOUR
SKIMZ ES5000 (MODDED EDEN PUMP)
WATTAGE 20 WATTS
AIR DRAW 960 LITERS PER HOUR
NOW DOWN TO THE GOOD STUFF.
MONZTER INTERNAL SKIMMER FEATURES
MICRO ADJUSTMENT VALVE FOR PRECISE ADJUSTMENT OF THE WATER LEVEL IN THE SKIMMER BODY.
MICRO ADJUSTMENT AIR VALVE FOR ADJUSTING BUBBLE SIZE WITHIN THE SKIMMER BODY.
INTEGRATED BUBBLE PLATE TO REDUCE TURBULANCE AND PREMATURE BUBBLE BURSTING.
ALL WATER EXITS AT THE SKIMMER BASE ALLOWING A SMALLER FOOTPRINT.
MONZTER SKIMMER RANGE BREAKDOWN
SM121 SKIMMER
SPECS
DIMENSIONS L 153 X D 140 X H 530mm
BODY DIAMETER 120mm
NEW IMPROVED ES2000 PUMP
AIR INTAKE 680 LITERS PER HOUR
WATTAGE 12 WATTS
RATING LIGHT STOCKING (SOFTIES) 750 LITER
HEAVY STOCKING (SPS) 250 LITER
SM161 SKIMMER
SPECS
DIMENSIONS L 188 X D 188 X H 545mm
BODY DIAMETER 160mm
NEW IMPROVED ES2800 PUMP
AIR INTAKE 780 LITERS PER HOUR
WATTAGE 17 WATTS
RATING LIGHT STOCKING (SOFTIES) 1200 LITER
HEAVY STOCKING (SPS) 500 LITER
SM201 SKIMMER
SPECS
DIMENSIONS L 234 X D 234 X H 545 mm
BODY DIAMETER 200mm
NEW IMPROVED ES5000 PUMP
AIR INTAKE 960 LITERS PER HOUR
WATTAGE 20 WATTS
RATING LIGHT STOCKING (SOFTIES) 2000 LITER
HEAVY STOCKING (SPS) 1000 LITER
SM251 SKIMMER
SPECS
DIMENSIONS L 291 X D 291 X H 575 mm
BODY DIAMETER 250mm
TWO ES5000 PUMP
AIR INTAKE 1920 LITERS PER HOUR
WATTAGE 40 WATTS
RATING LIGHT STOCKING (SOFTIES) 3000 LITER
HEAVY STOCKING (SPS) 1500 LITER
VIDEO CLIP (CLOSE UP OF BUBBLE PRODUCTION ON SKIMZ SKIMMER NECK)
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Brightwell Katalyst 600g for sale: Centurion
Posted: June 14th, 2011, 11:36am CDT by akhannay
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Brightwell Katalyst 600g
Shipping or Collection only:Centurion
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:both
Notes:Brightwell Katalyst 600g - R500
Condition: Unused
Hi all bought these pellets For around R800 bucks... not going to use them so they are here for sale... They are the best NP pellet around and are really hard to get hold of.
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Harlequin Shrimp for sale: Cape Town
Posted: June 14th, 2011, 11:32am CDT by Qaiser
All other livestockCommon Name:
Scientific Name:Harlequin Shrimp
SizeHymenocera picta
How long have you had it?4-5cm
Shipping or Collection only:7 months
Your location.collection only
Price:Cape Town
Photo's:R 300
Notes:
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My Bubble tip anemone? ....and clowns
Posted: June 14th, 2011, 11:31am CDT by archiecrain
Here are some pics of my Bubble tip. I dont know what type it is can someone advise me? Entacmaea quadricolor? of some sort?
Been in my tank for about a month now, Touch wood its found a spot its happy with, although Im not happy were its moved too.....
As much as I love having it, Im surprised at.....
1)the tips are seldom the bubble tips Ive seen in the past (as illustrated by pics) I feed it every 2-3 days as I found it doesnt move if its well fed, am I right in saying that?
Before feeding see how extended the tips are
Whilst its eating see how tentacles start changing shape
1 hour after eating totaly different shape
2) One of my clowns hosts in it at night, but gets stung by it during the day?
You can see the sting marks on her lower fins and she gets a fright when she touches one of the tentacles? Clown getting stung?
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Dosing problem
Posted: June 14th, 2011, 11:30am CDT by Ari
I have recently started my 300L with 100L sump and I thought I had enough Seachem Stability but unfortunately mine ran out this morning:(
Do you think it will be a big problem because I was supposed to run a 7 day dose but I have dosed for 5 days only. I was thinking if I can use Prodac Nitridac instead for the next 3 days or so?? Advice please:) -
Why is Frederik not eating?
Posted: June 14th, 2011, 9:34am CDT by coswecanfly
What do clowns eat? I have ocean nutrition flakes and he kind of goes for them but then shys away. What can I do? :eek: -
using jik to clean aptasia,algae infested live rock
Posted: June 13th, 2011, 10:32pm CDT by jonnobravo
hi all
had a piece of live rock that had a single aptasia on and some algae and got some used aragonite from another reefer(was seriously ripe)i have put it all in a bucket and thrown a quarter bottle of jik or bleach in with some fresh water, i have it running like that with a strong power head
basically what i need to know is how long do i keep it running like that and how long does it take for the bleach to dissipate when in the sun(where it is now) or have i cocked up the whole process, if anyone knows how or has done this before i would seriosly appreciate some advice on how to remove the bleach once it has done its job and how to do this properly in the future
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Mauritius Dream
Posted: June 13th, 2011, 10:15pm CDT by Mauritius-aquarist
Finally........................................
After 3 years of wait, I am officially starting my own tank.........ooooofffffff:yeahdude:
I am targeting a nice heavily stocked Reef tank!
Tank dimensions;
Length- 6 Ft
Height- 28 inch(water level at 25 inch)
Depth- 32 inch
Glass thickness- 12mm
Basically the glass had already been ordered at the glass shop since 2 month, but never got time to bring it home:P
Hopefully, I will get the help of the guys who works for our family company in the realisation of the tank and of-course you guy's on masa advice is the most welcome:blush:.
Just to start here're some tanks I would be considering as benchmarks/reference for my future tank
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MASA Jhb meeting
Posted: June 13th, 2011, 9:48pm CDT by dallasg
come on guys and girls
masa jhb is having a meet this thursday!
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Help With a Freshwater fish
Posted: June 13th, 2011, 9:33pm CDT by Kels
Hey everyone.
I know this is a Marine Forum, but i thought that someone out there might be able to help me identify this fish i have.
I bought the tank, and it came with the tank along with two silver dollars. I also need to find a home for him(or her) as it is very unhappy where it is at the moment, as its in its own tank alone, because it will eat my other fish :(
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latest BOYU pico available @ SAMS AQUARIUMS
Posted: June 13th, 2011, 9:25pm CDT by JsPLAYn
I've just seen thee most amazing pico now available at sams aquariums,its a new release from boyu range,like a tiny tl550 lol.... Its bout 15-20cm with built in filter system,upllift,the works, really, just like a tl550.... Here is some pics.. It comes with a led light with,wait for it,wait for it ....... A dimmible balast, an so bright it will open even the toughest corals with ease, check this out.... For only just over 400...absolute bargain
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Lenz has it
Posted: June 13th, 2011, 9:04pm CDT by FINatic
Hello
Any fellow lenasians out there?
I am kinda new to marine but absolutly loving it.
My tanks about 3 months old and have two demsels,couple of hermits, a sea urchin and some soft corals.
Heres some pics
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Dymax 4 foot 4 x 54w T5 for sale: Norwood, Johannesburg
Posted: June 13th, 2011, 7:08pm CDT by jumboswart
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Dymax 4 foot 4 x 54w T5
Shipping or Collection only:Norwood, Johannesburg
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collect only
Notes:Brand new Dymax light unit for sale still in box. Bought on Saturday but to short for my sump:(. Paid R2400 looking for R1500
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New opening times for Saterdays
Posted: June 13th, 2011, 5:54pm CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
Guys on the last few weekends i have had few people coming to the shop before I opened up. So naturally I need to respond to that and open up earlier, so the trading hours for Saterdays are now from 10am till 14:30 pm.
Trev -
Dymax LS20 pump
Posted: June 13th, 2011, 5:42pm CDT by Trident
Hi All,
Does anyone know where i can get a replacement pump for this skimmer used or new?
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filtration
Posted: June 13th, 2011, 5:26pm CDT by Daneo
hi guys
i was wonderinmg if it would be ok to use a 2000 lph POWERHEAD pump as a return from my sump tank. also i would like to know how many lph do i need flowing through my sump that would suit my size tank , i have a 4ft DT and a 3ftr sump , sorry guys im starting my first marine tank an i just wanna make sure it all gose smoothly hahaha:eek: -
pXius' 5 Foot/1.5M
Posted: June 13th, 2011, 4:59pm CDT by pXius
Ok, a quick history:
I was into fresh water a few years back and stopped when I went to university. I'm now back in my own place doing my masters in Investment and Risk management. Working from home I've got some time on my hands for a hobby and was always intrigued by marine aquariums.
Problem was the cost and lack of knowledge. Being a guy who has tried almost every hobby on the planet I've always burnt my fingers by buying equipment to fast and ended up needing to upgrade almost immediately.
For once in my life I did some research and found MASA. So most of my "buys" so far have had some research behind it and were not impulsive like usual, not all of them anyway.
Before I start I would just like to thank EVERYONE at MASA for all the information and knowledge you have shared, especially Leslie.
The TANK
Dimensions: 1,5M long 50CM Wide and 70 CM tall.
That's about 500liters, with the sump its just above 600L
I built the cupboard myself and it didn't come out too bad. Sealed/coated inside and out to handle the humidity and painted only outside as I will be lining the inside with cork or something soundproof.
Filtration
Live Rock 42kg's from just about everywhere. Got some Kenyan, Indonesian most bought off the forums. Thanks to Flaming Angel, jaybeepee.
About 15kg of base rock which will hopefully seed. Thanks gMan (great guy btw!)
Sump is small to fit into the cupboard. 71x44x45 cm. Snug fit :p
3 compartments.
1. Skimmer, a resurrected Skimz 181 from leslie! Its been patched up after the post office practically destroyed it but already pulling some iced tea from the system.
Also in the 1st compartment are 2x 300w Elite heaters.
2. Second compartment is nice and wide and is gradually being filled with live rock. Pieces I didnt want in the tank are already in there.
3. Return section. All with bubble traps, so no bubbles in the display :thumbup:
There will be NO DSB. I will be going the NP-Bio pellets route in order to save space. I also feel its the next step in the hobby. And easier to implement.
Also got "The bag" filled with carbon in a bubble trap.
Few ceramic rings from a matured tank, like 10 or so just to help the cycle.
Plumbing
Would just like to say thanks to RiaanP for the overflow part.
Got a triangle overflow in the left-back corner covered with black perspex.
The flow is controlled by a ball valve. There is emergency overflow piping plumbed into the main pipe in case the ball valve gets blocked.
My return is fed up back through the overflow piping to keep it all neat. I have a cover on the tank and didn't want to drill it so so all the piping comes through the overflow section.
Flow and Return
Planned: 2x Vortech 40's
At t he moment. 1 x 12000L/h Sunsun, will add another to the other side of the tank this weekend until get get the Vortech's.
Return 4000L/h but splits in the display so doesn't create that much flow.
Lighting
3x 120w LED fixtures with a 14000 kelvin rating. That's a mix of 1:1 white:blue
These are 2w leds so in other words 55 leds per fixture.
2 fixtures would have been enough but placing them side by side dramatically increases PAR at lower depth. So 3 it was. I've found some reviews with PAR readings and they seem very effective with tanks running them for months and from start up.
They have been ordered and I'm waiting. Will be doing a second import for a friend if these work.
Call me a test dummy.
Other
Other side of cupboard.
Built a power box to house the timers and control all the equipment as you can see here. Still have to get the labels printed.
All the wires are in the white pvc piping. Soldered and taped, and silicone over the electric tape.
Using Red Sea Coral Pro salt at the moment. System has been running for a week so I'm not bothered to do tests at this point.
Sprayed back of tank black for some depth as its only 50cm wide.
Got loads of life in the LR, including quite a few stars and somehow 2 turbo's... They seem to be doing ok but there's no algae to feed on... yet.
Dosed a crap load of cycle to get things going. :peroni:
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new member
Posted: June 13th, 2011, 3:33pm CDT by ken
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Best Tang for the job
Posted: June 13th, 2011, 2:40pm CDT by GI Marine
I have a slight hair algae problem. Got a Foxface (6 weeks back), but not interested in the hair algae. Next option is a tang, but which one will be best for the job? Any suggestions? -
Green Bubble Algae
Posted: June 13th, 2011, 1:41pm CDT by Michael B
Afternoon All,
A colleague of mine at the office has a 3-foot tank & I just noticed that he has lots of green bubble algae (at the moment contained to two rocks)
What is the best way of getting rid of this algae - please any & all advice welcomed?
Cheers
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June 2011 Meeting
Posted: June 13th, 2011, 1:29pm CDT by Roadblock
We will be having a meeting on Tuesday night at DUC 18:00 for 18:30.
Just waiting to confirm a guest speeker from ORI on coral identification.
And as usual the bar will be open.
Thanks to all the guys who attended last months meeting it was a great success especialy for the bar
Thanks
Dave
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Urgent help needed Low pH and KH...
Posted: June 13th, 2011, 1:01pm CDT by coswecanfly
Could low pH and KH be the reason for frederik (the ocealaris clown) swimming slow in one spot?
KH - 4
pH - 7.6
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Various frags for sale: Cape Town Southern Suburbs
Posted: June 13th, 2011, 12:41pm CDT by keyaam
Various frags for saleCommon Names:
Scientific Names:Zoanthids
Size of frags-
How long have you had the frags?Various sizes
Are the frags mounted?-
Shipping or Collection only:Yes
Your location.Collection only
Price:Cape Town Southern Suburbs
Photo's:Prices range between R100 - R150 per frag
Notes:
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Crushed Coral - Swop for sale: Durban
Posted: June 13th, 2011, 12:36pm CDT by eric.f
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Crushed Coral - Swop
Shipping or Collection only:Durban
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collect Durban
Notes:Coarse Crushed Coral - 3-8mm (~10kg)
To Swop for Softie frags - Sinulara / Kenya Tree / Xenias (?)
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Opinion Needed
Posted: June 13th, 2011, 12:33pm CDT by williet
Hi all
My Foxface recovered from Velvet about two weeks ago after a harsh treatment of Copper. I have done enought waterchanges to be sure all the copper is out and he is till looking good! Now the question - when do I return him to my display tank?
Thanks all
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items taking up space need to be cleared for sale: JHB Primrose Hill Germiston
Posted: June 13th, 2011, 12:32pm CDT by sweetnsour
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
Location:items taking up space need to be cleared
Shipping or Collection only:JHB Primrose Hill Germiston
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Shipping not prefered
Notes:Hi All
I have the following items that are just taking up space and need to be cleared.
1. DIY zeo reactor that i ran on my cube, no need for it anymore and works like a charm. incl haliea HX6530 pump. R800
2. 2FT tank, has tons of scratches near the base but was used as a sump on my frag system. R200
3. 114L hexagonal tank, has no top/lid perfect for a HOB skimmer tank. R800
Regards Wade-
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Oceanson's new shop details
Posted: June 13th, 2011, 11:56am CDT by *Philip*
Hi all.
I'm using my iphone and cant find details for Oceanson's new shop nor a place to pm them. Can anyone help me?
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Reef safe starfish
Posted: June 13th, 2011, 11:17am CDT by Qaiser
Any ideas on which starfish are reef safe and i also found locally. I need to provide some food for my harlequin shrimp. -
Urgent help needed Dying/Decaying Starfish
Posted: June 13th, 2011, 10:48am CDT by monquer
Anybody know what's happening to my sea stars. This is the second victim. Only one that seems immune thus far is the brittle star. It looks like some kind of parasite is chowing it. Not sure. Should I be concerned, I have them for about 6 months now.
Any information will be appreciated.
Thanks
M.
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My Tank Take 2
Posted: June 13th, 2011, 10:45am CDT by Quintonv
So after my tank crashed 2 months ago, i had to start from the beginning, well most of my corals survived so here are a few pics from after the crash.
BEFORE THE CRASH
AFTER CRASH
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Peppermint shrimps for sale: paulshof
Posted: June 13th, 2011, 10:27am CDT by flamming angel
All other livestockCommon Name:
Scientific Name:Peppermint shrimps
Size-
How long have you had it?6cm approx
Shipping or Collection only:6 months
Your location.collection
Price:paulshof
Photo's:R125 each
Notes:These guys are currently in my sump. No more apitasia and hence need them sold.
Sorry about the pic but these guys are quite fast and i wasnt able to get a better shot.
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Changed my Id
Posted: June 13th, 2011, 10:03am CDT by FINatic
Hi every1
Iv been a member for bout 3months but had to re- register. I was my user name used to be Abed Mia.
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adult emp, lemon peel, true percs, biphartus, sixline wrasse for sale: Rbay/Durban
Posted: June 12th, 2011, 12:46am CDT by magman
Fish for saleCommon Name:
Scientific Name:adult emp, lemon peel, true percs, biphartus, sixline wrasse
Size of fish-
How long have you had the fish?various
Is the fish eating?2 yrs to 1 week
Shipping or Collection only:ocean nutrition, pellets flakes, frozen
Your location.collection only, can meet in Durban
Price:Rbay/Durban
Photo's:various prices, am flexible
Notes:I am based in Rbay, so would prefer people collect the fish, otherwise I am in Durban/Ballito on Tuesday and can take the fish to Durban then, but I would need the sale to be guarenteed before I take the fish down to Durban and in case somebody does not pitch to a meeting place, or tries to renegotiate a discount n'all, and I get pissed off and have to drive back with fish. Please bring a bucket or something to hold the fish in.
All pics taken today with a phone camera. I would prefer somebody taking all the fish, I don't feel like driving around dropping the fish off, if somebody takes all or the majority of the fish, I will chuck in a pair of goldies, cleaner wrasse, and don't mind a deal for all the fish going to one person.
I broke the tank down a week ago, all the fish been in held in a qt tank for the last few days.
I have a sixline wrasse, that I can't take a photo of, he is too fast, I only had him about two weeks and he has just started taking frozen foods about a week ago. R100
adult emp, theoretically can sell it as reef safe;), had it for about a year and a bit, loves ON pellets, ON flakes, mysis and marine mix. R700
The above purple firefish in the emp pic is also for sale, had it for about 2.5 years, R300 ono
And also the below lemonpeel, had it for about 6 months, R350 ono
the below biphartus, R200, had this fish for nearly 2 years,
True percs,
I think The pair at R600 is a bargain,
Had them nearly a year. (it is the two on the right in the pic)
Maybe R1750 for all the fish if one person takes-
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Koran angel (semi circle )
Posted: June 12th, 2011, 11:17pm CDT by Junz
Howsit guys,
I have a Semi Circle that was given to me by a friend, he looks really beautiful and im thinking of keeping him in my tank, my tank has mostly SPS and a few softies, what are the chances of him nipping?
my current stock list
2x yellow Tang (L)
1x regal tang
1x 6line wrasse
2x anthias
1x jumping bean
1x maroon clown
1x red sea regal angel
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Fish Focus Regal Angel ( Pygoplites diacanthus )
Posted: June 12th, 2011, 9:31pm CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
Example of a Pacific ( Grey Belly Regal Angel )
Example of a Red Sea ( Yellow Belly Regal Angel )
The Regal Angel is without doubt one of the most well detailed and colored fish available for our aquariums and I have heard on a few occasions that this fish alone has been the reason why some tanks are started up. As you can see from the examples above this fish is indeed a super stunning option. Regal Angels are available from two major areas aswell as a few other regions, the Grey Belly Regal Angel is most commonly supplied from the Eastern Asia region where as the Yellow Belly Regal Angel is most commonly found in the Yemen area of the Red Sea. I am not sure if there is a known reason for the two different color pigmentation of these to species but my opinion is that it has to do with the individual diet of each fish in its specific region, which would also be the reason why we see Yellow Belly Regal Tangs and Blue Belly Regal Tangs. Besides the slight color difference there is also a difference in behavior and care for each of this species. The Yellow belly Regal Angel is alot more bold in its behavior aswell as being more aggressive towards other fish in the aquarium. Where as the Grey Belly Regal Angel is alot less bold and often spends extended periods hiding in the rock work specially just after being introduced but is alot less aggressive towards other fish in the aquarium.
It is common opinion that the Yellow Belly is hardier and much easier to keep that the Grey Belly and this is true. My opinion is that this is true for several reasons, first the diet requirements of the Yellow Belly is much more suited to what we are able to offer with the various prepared food options available. As apposed to the Grey Belly which needs a more natural diet that most prepared aquarium foods were not previously able to offer. The second reason is the actual capture techniques and holding facilities of each region. In the Yemen the marine ornamental trade is well controlled and many operations are monitored by officials where as in the Eastern Asia most operations do not focus much on proper capturing techniques or holding facilities and previously were not or are still not monitored. And the third reason is that when shipping this species from its region the Yellow Belly has a much shorter travel period than the Grey Belly would have if the destination is SA.
But in recent times alot has changed and these changes have meant that the survival rate of the Grey Belly is on the increase and IMO the reasons for this are that the manufacturers of prepared aquarium foods have recently made available some great new products which contain ingredients which these and other fish will feed on in the wild making it possible to offer these and other fish a far more natural diet. Add to this the fact that most of the fish farms in the Eastern Asia have had to increase their quality of holding facilities and capture techniques due to increased competition in their trade. This has now resulted in the possibility of keeping a Grey Belly Regal Angel healthy a very possibility.
In the wild this species will feed off of a multitude of items from proteins to algae and sponges. Most Regal Angels will accept frozen mysis or brine shrimp when in a aquarium environment but this will not be enough from a nutrition point of view to keep a Regal Angel healthy, you should also include a algae based flake or pellet and some form of sponge, natural would be best but some frozen food containing sponge is also a option.
This species is considered not reef safe but I have seen many Regal Angels in reef setups which have behaved them self's but I have heard from some customers that they have nipped at certain corals. So IMO its a chance they will eat corals but most often they dont.
This is also not a fish for anyone with less than a few years experience with sensitive species as they are challenging to keep healthy and some times demand some innovative techniques to allow them to thrive. This species also does not grow very fast and reaches a maximum size of aprox 25cm so it is possible to keep this fish for many years in some aquariums.
So if you have ticked all the boxed required to keep this fish and it attracts you then find a good healthy specimen at your local supplier, make sure it is eating and you will have one of the most beautiful fish in the ocean in your aquarium.
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Vortech MP40 and other Pumps for sale: East London
Posted: June 12th, 2011, 8:58pm CDT by Kunhardt
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Vortech MP40 and other Pumps
Shipping or Collection only:East London
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Prefer Collection
Notes:I need some cash to invest in 2 Tunze 6105's and a controller so I have the below items for sale potentially.
- 1x Vortech MP40 - R3500.00
- 2x Seio Prop 530's @ R200 each
- 2x Sunsun 3000L/h pumps @ R100 each
- 1x Seio prop 320 @ R100
Best pics I could get below...none of the Seio's as they are behind the rockwork.
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Ocean in my Study
Posted: June 12th, 2011, 8:53pm CDT by Michael B
Hi Folks,
So the same old story, Nano was too small & I spend so much time in my study, I deserve a larger thank there LOL (anyway that is how the sales pitch went to the wife)
Many thanks to my better half & also to my brother Dean, who did 90% of the installation
So down came the Nano
And in went my new tank
- 1300mm x 500mm x 360mm (+- 200L)
- 1700 lph return pump
- Slime Line Overflow & Return
- TS1 Skimmer
- MP10 Vortech
- Additional power-head (3000 lph)
- 2 x 200watt heaters
- Profilux Dosing Pump
- Reef Octopus Lighting unit (2x 150watt DE MH 20,000k)
- Also includes 4 x 24watt Blue Actnics, fans & moonlights
- Battery Back Up
I wanted to create something completely different to my other tank
& decided to go for an SPS tank, with a Clam & Brain for good measure. Got all my frags from Adrian (Adee many thanks)
Then for fish - only small fish & create an environment for Yellow Head Jawfish., so I made one side real deep for the Yellowhead Jawfish & added bits & pieces for them guess what, they all went to other sections of the tank LOL will wait & see what happens?
Anyway enough talking, here are the pictures let me know what you think?
Cheers
Michael B
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Coral beauty SA??
Posted: June 12th, 2011, 8:52pm CDT by Annoying
Hey everyone!!
Just a quick question? Was in the post office this weekend and saw that the one stamp has the coral beauty on it. Here is a link to how it looks by viper.
South African Postal Stamps - Marine Aquariums of South Africa
Now I just want to know why do the have the coral beauty on our postage as most of the internet and the debates on MASA state that they don't naturally live in our waters. Could most of the info we have been reading be wrong on the location of the species or has the post office made a big mistake? Any opinions? -
Coraline algae
Posted: June 12th, 2011, 6:53pm CDT by williet
Hi all
Just a quick question
I have coraline algae developing on the back of my DT like freckles.
Do you guys clean yours off or do you leave it to grow and cover the back?
I have this beautiful black background?
What do you guys do?
Regards
Willie -
Hanna meter
Posted: June 12th, 2011, 6:45pm CDT by Junz
Howsit Guys
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The benefits of detritus.
Posted: June 12th, 2011, 6:22pm CDT by Paul B
I know, stupid title but I didn't know what else to call it.
I just had to move a piece of coral in my tank and by doing so I had to stir up the gravel. (yes I have gravel) When I do that there is a slight dust or detritus storm which I know benefits the corals. As I was looking at the tank I noticed something that newer tanks may not experience. I forget about these things because I always see them and I figure they are normal but I figured I would post it anyway.
In my tank there are dozens of these small coiled up worms that have become part of the rockwork and can not be removed. (I think these are sponge worms, but don't quote me) I pay little attention to them and never see them do anything, but when I stir the gravel, the tank becomes encased in "spider webs" of sticky threads that are exuded from these tiny organisms. In 5 minutes, when the tank clears up and the storm dissapates all that is left is these 10" long strands that are slowly pulled into the animal where the meal is digested.
Normally the water is crystal clear and you can see nothing emerging from these worms.
These unassuming animals are one reason I am not a fan of a sterile tank.
Many animals that we really don't see or don't pay any attention to feed in this manner. If it were not for detritus, these worms and many corals, clams and microscope life would not exist. Some of these animals are at the bottom of the food chain and a healthy eco system depends on them.
I think most of us hobbiests are much more interested in the easier to see things like fish but I find the unusual parts of the hobby to be much more interesting. :thumbup:
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My 650L Ocean
Posted: June 12th, 2011, 5:20pm CDT by Dean76
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Tank and Livestock for Sale for sale: Cape Town
Posted: June 12th, 2011, 5:09pm CDT by dan2381
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
Location:Tank and Livestock for Sale
Shipping or Collection only:Cape Town
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection only
Notes:Hi guys, Selling my tank its around 1.5yrs old, everything is going, im not able to give it the full attention it needs.
My price is R5000 neg.
Hardware incl:
Reeftek TS2 Skimmer with spare needle wheel impellar(1yr old)
Aquamedic Easy Line 90 RO unit (used for about 6 months)
3 x SEIO M820 pumps 3200LPH(1 yr old)
3 x T5 light units each takes 4 tubes @ 14W but I use 24W cause 14W are impossible to find (units are 1.5yrs old, lights are 6months old)
100W heater
The Tank is 800L x 600W x 600H
Sump is 700L x 450W x 500H
Galvanised steel stand
Also there is an extra stand free same dimensions of the other, i replaced it cause i was worried it wasn't stable enough. If u want it take it.
Livestock:
1 x Bicolour blenny
1 x Jewel Damsel (big)
1 x Common Clown
1 x Decorator Crab
1 x Regal Tang
Then there are red hermit crabs im not sure about the amount cause i can never see them all 4 or more.
4 x snails
Live rock i estimate at 20kg +
1 x Frogspawn Coral
1 x Leather Coral
1 x Zoanthids
Extras:Seachem
Reef Complete (full)
Stability (1/3rd)
Reef Calcium (1/2)
Reef Buffer (1/4)
Reef Builder (Almost Full)
Cape Coral:
Concentrated Magnesium (1/2)
Strontium and Molybdenum (1/2)
Super Iodine (1/4)
If i missed anything photos will follow shortly.-
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yay or nay
Posted: June 12th, 2011, 4:57pm CDT by Abed Mia
Hi please tell me what creature this is. I recently got sum live rock from a friend and I think these came along for the trip. They are about 1cm in diameter -
what is this
Posted: June 12th, 2011, 2:29pm CDT by Abed Mia
Sumone please tell me what this is -
Greetings
Posted: June 12th, 2011, 2:16pm CDT by iishtak
Greetings guys and gals,
My name is Justin and I have MTS :)
I recently inherited a Resun DMS-400. I'm going to use it to learn how to do salt water tanks. Any advice would be appreciated. The tank has a built-in sump that currently has sponge and a heater on chamber 1, ceramics in chamber 2, bio balls in chamber 3 and the return pump in chamber 4. The guy at my LPS said all I need to do is add salt to the water, cycle it for a couple of weeks and I can add fish. He recommended against doing live rock in a tank that small and also said I wouldn't need a Protein Skimmer. It's not that I don't trust them but I'd rather get some added advice from guys in the know :)
I have a few questions.
1) Any advice on the litres per hour the pump should be?
2) One of the globes is gone. Do I need specific lights? I've asked at my LPS and they said I could use normal long life globes from a hardware store.
3) Do I need to put a wve maker in?
Thanks for reading guys!
Justin -
Yellow Tang not eating
Posted: June 12th, 2011, 11:47am CDT by WINEGUMS
Hi Guys
Hope you can help me here. The yellow tang I bought on friday hasn't eaten yet,although he is nibbling at the LR so that makes me think that I'm not feeding anything that he fancy's! What can I feed that he can't resist?
Is it normal for fish not to eat when introduced to a new tank & how long should it take before they start eating?
Also he gets a brown mark almost like a bruise on his body when the lights are off.
Is this normal with yellow tangs?
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Various frags for sale: Wilgeheuwel
Posted: June 12th, 2011, 10:27am CDT by rakabos
Various frags for saleCommon Names:
Scientific Names:Various
Size of frags-
How long have you had the frags?-
Are the frags mounted?long
Shipping or Collection only:Yes
Your location.Collection
Price:Wilgeheuwel
Photo's:-
Notes:Item1 Shrooms, about 10 shrooms on the rock R200
Item 2 Palys, some smaller green zoas also on the rock R50
Item3 Shrooms, two different shrooms on the rock R70
Item4 Zoas R50
Item5 Zoas R70
Item6 Zoas R70
Item7 Shrooms, 4 shrooms of this type on two rocks R120
Item8 Palys R130
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Banner fish harassing Yellow Tang
Posted: June 12th, 2011, 10:23am CDT by Toolboysa
Hi All
I put two bannerfish (H. diphreutes) and Purple and a Yellow tang in my tank on Friday. Thought the banner fish were suppose to be peaceful. But every time they see my Yellow tang they swim up very close to the Yellow tang and then body slaps the yellow tang. Yellow tang doesnt even try defend himself. Should I maybe get rid of the banners?
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Pics from the sea
Posted: June 12th, 2011, 9:49am CDT by CJT
Hi guys
I am down in Uvongo now I have taken some pics of what I have found and will update as soon as I get any new pics.
How do you remove these without damaging/hurting them?
What is this?
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Nice visit to Dorry
Posted: June 12th, 2011, 8:39am CDT by Tony
I went to see the shop yesterday and was very impressed. Got myself a nice lime green mille and some of those lekker zoas. Very reasonably priced compared to some, nice clean tanks and good service. Well done -
Devil crab
Posted: June 11th, 2011, 7:31am CDT by coswecanfly
OK so I don't need an ID. This is Actaeodes tomentosus Guam I just need some more info. Several marine aquarium sites says he eats softies. Do you guys maybe know more? Has anyone had some experience with this little cutie? He came as a hitchkiker on my LR and has been eating fish flakes with my Nassarius snail (that websites say he eats too?)
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A Shark's Fin
Posted: June 11th, 2011, 3:44am CDT by MistaOrange
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Urgent help needed Flame Angel not eating
Posted: June 11th, 2011, 9:34pm CDT by costa
Hi guys,
Need some advice from the experts....
I bought a flame yesterday and I am struggling to get him to feed.
It's admittedly only the second day, but I do not want this to go on much longer.
I have unsuccessfully tried frozen mysis, marine mix, lobster eggs, flakes and some nori. I lost an angel some 6 months ago and I do not want this one to go the same way. :( The previous angel was, however, harassed by a lemon peel.
The dominant regal tang in the DT is slightly aggressive towards him.
Any advice would be welcome.
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The VSV method?
Posted: June 11th, 2011, 9:17pm CDT by MistaOrange
Has anyone used this VSV (vodka, sugar, vinegar) method of carbon dosing before or busy using this method or any thoughts on this method?
Here are some links: VSV | Total Organic Carbon in the Reef Aquarium
The VSV Method | FAQ
VSV | Achieved through Observation and Experimentation
VSV dosing on Cyano Bacteria over 1.5hrs by Unrulymck -
Project RSM130D
Posted: June 11th, 2011, 7:54pm CDT by AfricaOffroad
Well you all know how these tanks work.
Lets see how this one develops
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Refractometer and Test Kit help needed
Posted: June 11th, 2011, 5:31pm CDT by belindamotion
Hi guys
I want to get my hands on a Refractometer and a Test Kit this weekend...I'm around Durban so Info regarding Shops in that area would be helpful...
Do I do Digital Refractometer or a Hand Held one...? Which is cheaper and which Make and/or Model is worth it's price...
The Test Kits...What Makes are in SA and which is better....Seachem...Tropic Marin...Salifert...Elos...? Someone mentioned somewhere on a Thread that LaMotte was better when it came to some or other individual "chemical" test and then someone told me about a ph pen...whats the difference between the "strip's" and pen...?:blush: -
All key water parameters low, what to increase first?
Posted: June 11th, 2011, 3:59pm CDT by Sammy
Hi Guys,
I've not dosed for about a week, poor husbandry on my part :-(
Anyway, what to I get up first ?
dKh = 6
Ca = 390
Mg = 990
Ph = 8.4 (daytime, full lighting)
System vol about 320L
Should I first bring up dKh or Mg, I'm sure Ca is just about ok, but I do have a few SPS ? -
Pink worm
Posted: June 11th, 2011, 9:54am CDT by ashley100
I found a pinkish purple worm in my tank like a neon color could not get a good pic it's about 8mm long it looks soft and it curls it's tail And it stretches and shrinks I'll try get a good pic -
Please nennie ID for me
Posted: June 10th, 2011, 1:20am CDT by ziyaadb
Hi brenda
Was supposed to post it here but posted it in the other section
Please nennie ID for me - Marine Aquariums of South Africa -
Flukes and Whitespot simultaneously!
Posted: June 10th, 2011, 12:11am CDT by SumthingFishy
Hi reefers
I need some advise please. What is the best way to treat for these 2 at the same time?
My fish have flukes and whitespot simultaneously. Been treating them in QT for the last 3 weeks. Treatment is hypo salinity for the whitespot and freshwater dips with Paraguard for flukes. I would like to go the Cupramine route, but I do not have a copper test kit yet. Hopefully I can get one over the weekend.
Also im not sure if the fish would be strong enough to go over to the copper treatment, once the SG (1.025) in QT is stable for copper.
I am aware for hypo to work correctly, the duration could be from 4 - 8 weeks maybe even more.
I also have Parasite CLear which contains praziquantal for flukes.
But I do not want to use too many meds, especially in hypo salinity.
Currently all fish have gone through 3 treatments of Paraguard 10 - 12 minute dips.
SG is at 1.009. Temp is 26 C. Two days ago I saw WS on the Foxface, so now the clock has been reset for the WS treatment. Planning to run my DT for 8 - 10 fallow.
So far 5 fish died over a slow period.
All fish are eating and swimming around and their colors look normal. Except for the Royal Gramma an Foxface tailfins looking frailed and very dull.
Struggling to keep the ammonia low...but it is manageable.
Ph 7.6, need some buffer.
QT setup is a 45 liter tank with heater, small powerfilter with sponges and bioballs, and plastic pots and pipes. Running bare bottom.
Fish list in QT:
1x Magnificent Foxface (medium)
1x Regal Tang (small medium)
1x Yellow Tang (small medium)
2x True Percula Clowns (small)
1x Royal Gramma (small medium)
3x Blue/ Green Chromis (small)
2x Yellowtail Damsels
1x Bicolor Blenny (small)
Which treatment route should I go? Stick to what im doing? Copper might work, but I am not sure. I have read and researched alot on diseases but it is so easy get things wrong. This is my first time treating for flukes and whitespot simultaneously.
Thank you!
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Please nennie ID for me
Posted: June 10th, 2011, 10:33pm CDT by ziyaadb
Well actually a mate of mine, He got this in his bleached as a ghost has it for about a year now and has never moved.Looks nice and healthy and has wonderfull purple tips What would be a good clown for him to get for it as well?
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Can NASA please check my tank's salinity...
Posted: June 10th, 2011, 10:31pm CDT by Reef Maniac
Here's an interesting one:
from the BBC World News...
Quote:
So, NASA, please check up on my tank whenever your satellite passes overhead - my house is the third one from the corner, the one with the big trees and the solar panel on the black tile roof, you can't miss it. Oh, and just send me an email if it needs topping up :whistling: :whistling:A satellite that will map the saltiness of seawater has gone in orbit.
Data from the Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft will help scientists understand better the processes that drive ocean circulation and the movement of freshwater around the planet.
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Scientists have been able to measure ocean salinity for decades by lowering instruments from ships or by deploying robotic floats, but the technology to sense this property from orbit is a recent innovation.
Salinity is of interest to researchers because it is both a determinant of ocean behaviour and a tool to diagnose what might be happening in the climate system.
Aquarius carries three high-precision radio receivers that will record the natural microwave emissions coming up off the water's surface. These emissions vary with the electrical conductivity of the water - a property directly related to how much dissolved salt it is carrying.
Together with temperature, salinity will define water density, and density and wind are the wheels of ocean circulation - the means by which Earth moves much of the energy it receives from the Sun around the globe
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Our goal is to retrieve salinity at 0.2 parts per thousand," said Aquarius Principal Investigator Gary Lagerloef of Earth & Space Research in Seattle. "That's the equivalent concentration if you were to take a dash of salt about the same as one-eighth of teaspoon and put it in a gallon of water. That works out to about one millilitre of salt in six litres of water.
That's the amount of salinity change that Aquarius will be able to observe from month to month over any part of the ocean.
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cube wanted
Posted: June 10th, 2011, 10:29pm CDT by Loki
hi guys
looking for cube between 600 and 800 with a minimum of 500 high..
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AM Kalk Stirrer for sale: East London
Posted: June 10th, 2011, 10:22pm CDT by leslie hempel
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:AM Kalk Stirrer
Shipping or Collection only:East London
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:either at buyers risk/expense
Notes:
its the one on the right, brand new never used
will try take sime closeups tomorrow if anyone is interested.
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Introduction
Posted: June 10th, 2011, 10:11pm CDT by Ari
Hey guys!
I have finally managed to log into my MASA account. I have only been reading forums but it's great to be part of the community!
I started with a FOWLR aquarium about a year ago. I just had enough of freshwater and I saw what I was missing in my life in my friends marine aquarium. I made a huge mistake buying the smallest tank (100L) with a Bio Filter and T5's. After massive algae blooms,cleaning filter every week and capturing fish to take back to shop due to fights etc. I decided 3 months ago I am going bigger.
Currently I have a 300L DT and a 100L sump cycling for the second day now. I am using a bit of my old water and live rock and now its the worst time.......patience!:(
O well I will probably have a lot of questions for the future of my tank. Once again Im happy to be part of MASA
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Anemone Smoking !
Posted: June 10th, 2011, 9:55pm CDT by AfricaOffroad
What the heck!
Looks like smoke eminating from my big RBTA.
Its clouding up the whole 1000L system.
Corals, clams and fish dont appear too phased though. Skimmer is not over reacting.
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What was it's name
Posted: June 10th, 2011, 8:56pm CDT by Seabass
Hi reefers, need a coral I'd please, would like to know what coral this was?
It's starting to get big, so I will be giving it a bit of a tummy tuck. :) it has a tummy?
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Weird calcium reading?
Posted: June 10th, 2011, 6:48pm CDT by Tremayn
Hey guys. I tested my Calcium yesterday morning and it was 350. I started dosing bicarb and my alk went from 6.1 to 7.3 ... I tested calcium 5 times today (using a Salifert test) and I used the whole 1ml of liquid and it didnt turn blue :confused1: ..
Thinking maybe something was wrong with the test, I tested water from my salt water mixing tank and that test came out right. So whats happening with my tank water? I know it must be the bicarb that is affecting the test but why and how do I test my calcium? Thanks guys -
Jdip
Posted: June 10th, 2011, 5:49pm CDT by jdippenaar
Hi all, Love this site. No tank yet!!!!
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Laughing insects among new species
Posted: June 10th, 2011, 5:06pm CDT by Keeganp
Quote:Manila - Laughing cicadas and small cat sharks are among scores of species believed new to science discovered by US and Filipino researchers in waters and islands of the Philippines, the team said on Wednesday.
The finds showcased the vast biodiversity of the Southeast Asian archipelago that is now under severe threat, said the experts from the California Academy of Sciences and local institutions.
The team found a rich harvest of starfish, sea urchins, eels and barnacles, many of which had not been previously documented by scientists, said Richard Mooi, one of the California marine scientists.
We found at least 75 new species, perhaps more. A lot more analysis is needed, he told a forum to announce the discoveries.
Unquestionably, we found 20 new species of starfish and sea urchins alone, Mooi added.
Fellow academy scientist John McCosker said they discovered several small cat sharks with brown backs and having dark stripes and white bellies, colours which he had never seen on any other shark before.
Picked up by a trawler net 2,000 metres below the waves, the sharks are about 60 centimetres (two feet) long and feed on shrimp, said McCosker, head of the aquatic biology department.
Read more here
âLaughingâ insects among new species - Discovery - IOL | Breaking News | South Africa News | World News | Sport | Business | Entertainment | IOL.co.za -
Algae issues
Posted: June 10th, 2011, 4:12pm CDT by Boyu TL 550
hi guys tank been running since feb. algae been growing on the back of my tank and the last 3-4 weeks starting on my live rock! is this ok or harmful? doesnt look that nice on live rock
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Tank Update
Posted: June 10th, 2011, 4:10pm CDT by Irma
Thought it was time to do an update on my tank! Just over 2 months old now.
All is going well (thanks Dorry Pets and Peter).
I have now added an NP pellet reactor as well.
The first fish in the tank are 5 springeri damsels and one yasha goby. They are all doing extremely well and eating like pigs!
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Yellows, Flames and Rare fish...AGAIN
Posted: June 10th, 2011, 1:40pm CDT by lanzo
Hi Guys
Our once a year shipment landed again yesterday!!!!
Here with the list:
38 Flame angels
50 Yellow tangs -Medium
1 ornage peel
5 Potters
5 Achillies
1 Achillies Hybrid................:biggrin: first in S.A-(Sold)
1 Crosshatch-Male (sold)
1 Declives Butterlfy....What....:eek: another first for S.A
6 Mystery Wrasses........:whistling:
1 Bandit angel.......:blush:(Sold)
1 Golden back trigger.........and the famious golden back trigger.... yip...first in S.A;) -(Sold)
All the coral tanks except for the new big tank is all full of corals too.... (Prices increased from last year)
Pictures will be uploaded soon...and on face book
Prices....please visit the shop to get prices...no prices will be posted
First come, First Serve Bases
Remember this shipment:
U.S shipment landing this week - Marine Aquariums of South Africa -
Goldie changing sex?
Posted: June 10th, 2011, 1:21pm CDT by danimal
Recently my one goldie has grown a fair amount larger than the others, and it's fins have started going darker on the tips. It has also been acting a wee bit agro lately. Sorry for bad pic, cellphone + agile fish = argh.
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What available this weekend at TOA
Posted: June 10th, 2011, 1:20pm CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
Guys I have the following available this weekend
Regal tang R395
Scopas tangs R245
Threadfin Butterflies R195
Powder Blue R395
Pajama Cardinals R129
Gold Head Sleeper Gobies R135
Lamark Angels ( 100% reef safe R395 )
Flagfin Angels Small R295
There are also still some corals available.
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REEFTEK TS3 for sale: CAPE TOWN
Posted: June 10th, 2011, 12:12pm CDT by regis
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:REEFTEK TS3
Shipping or Collection only:CAPE TOWN
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:COLLECTION
Notes:TS3 SKIMMER FOR SALE WITH SPARE IMPELLAR R1250.
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Showcase your trigger
Posted: June 10th, 2011, 12:02pm CDT by Yuri
Seeing that there are one for tangs and angels
Why can the triggers not have one
Here is my goldenback I think it is the first one in SA and only one
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TS3 skimmer
Posted: June 10th, 2011, 11:51am CDT by JasonR
Hi Guys
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Just breathe...
Posted: June 10th, 2011, 11:00am CDT by coswecanfly
Coming from a "freshie" background, I was wondering:
Why do marine aquariums not have airpumps and stones? Where does the oxygen come from? -
Hawaiin Fish Landed!!
Posted: June 10th, 2011, 10:52am CDT by Die Visdam
Hi Reefers,
Hawaiin Shipment landed!
Centropyge Fisheri - Fishers Angel (1)
Centropyge Loriculus - Flame Angels (4)
Centropyge Flavissimus - Lemon Peel (2)
Centropyge Flavissimus - Orange Peel (2)
Centropyge Potteri - Potters Angel (3)
Acanthurus Hepatus - Blue Regal Tang (4)
Ctenochaetus Strigosus - Kole Tang (3)
Acanthurus Olivaces - Orange Shoulder (2)
Zembramosa Flaveces - Yellow Tangs (13)
Acanthurus Blochi - Ringtail Tang (1)
Amphiron Chysopterus - Bluestripe Clarkii (4)
Calcinus Elegans - Electric Orange Hemit Crabs (24)
Cirrhilabrus Jordani Pair (M+F) - Flame Wrasse (1) :yeahdude: -
Tenneti Tang
Posted: June 10th, 2011, 10:31am CDT by gMAN
Morning all, I'm looking at adding one last tang to my setup. Had the clown surgeon in mind but too many negative feedback then yesterday I came across a juvi tenneti about 4cm. Been reading up on them and they only have good reviews on these guys.
Will it be okay to add the Tenneti to my setup? Also, Are they prone to white spot??
DT Dimesions: 1500(L) X 650(H) X 600(W)
Flow: 3 x Seio Prop 1000 & 1 x Seio Prop 1500
Current tangs in order of dominance:
1 x Regal about 16cm
1 x Yellow about 10-11cm
1 x Scopas about 8-10cm
Other Mates:
1 x Clown Trigger about 14cm
1 x Niger Trigger about 10cm
2 x Osc Clowns
1 x Pyjama Cardinal
1 x Cleaner Wrasse
1 x Purple Fire Fish
1 x Diamond Back Goby
1 x Mandarin
1 x Copperband Butterfly
1 x Lawnmower Blenny
1 x Magnifica Anemone
1 x Cleaner Shrimp & 3 x Peppermint Shrimps
few snails, 3 x Hermits and a whole lot of gogga's
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Extra Jebo 338... What to do?
Posted: June 10th, 2011, 10:17am CDT by pXius
I've got an extra Jebo338 modded with an extra Aqua blue bulb to promote coral growth.
It already has 2 daylight T5's so that's 3 bulbs total.
It gathering dust and I'm bored.
I don't really want to start a Nano because there aren't really any fish suitable for 38 liters imo. Unless you guys know of a small predator :p
The base isn't that big so I doubt turning it into a frag tank will be any good.
Is there ANYTHING fun I can do with it, besides RO tank. :whistling: -
Bacterial Infection in Emperor Angel
Posted: June 10th, 2011, 8:46am CDT by Carl Robbertze
Hi could some one please give me some advace.... I have had my emperor for 4 weeks now (adult)hewas eating fine and all of a sudden he has started tolose his colour ( white blotches). The LFS where I bought him from said he has a bacterial infection and that I should treat him with garlic extract twice a day.. He is still picking at Nori though. Does any one else have any suggestions???
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Monitor Calibration to see photos nicely
Posted: June 9th, 2011, 10:46pm CDT by seank
Mods, please make this a stickey.
If you can see all the colors from A-Z, it means you'll see the pics better, else, get yourself a calibrator (Spider comes to mind) or try and adjust your screen to be able to see the different colors in the "bar" BELOW, or follow the prompts on the chart below the bar:
A grey ramps test pattern white to black on the top, and black to white below is a good way of setting the contrast too. Make sure that you can see all the gradations between the different boxes.
You may also need to turn the contrast down a little if theres a colour cast at high levels, until that disappears fixing it completely is something that usually requires access to the service menus of the set, and a colorimeter, with associated software tools.
Follow the prompts on this chart:
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Bubble Coral Discharge
Posted: June 9th, 2011, 10:29pm CDT by abgg118
My bubble coral is discharging some brown hairlike strands from its centre. I've done a quick google images search but can't find something similar there. Anybody got any idea what is could be? -
hello all
Posted: June 9th, 2011, 10:24pm CDT by bothal08
Hey all I'm lyle...I'm 17 nd I live in slummies
I've got a nano running nothing too special but will be setting up a 4ft wen I'm done with exams in bout 3 weeks tym...will start a thread on it once I get the tank -
The Future
Posted: June 9th, 2011, 9:18pm CDT by animalia
Caught the men in front of the small tank and Dad explaining patiently what is going on and why.
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Brown jelly?
Posted: June 9th, 2011, 6:38pm CDT by danimal
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Dosing bicarb
Posted: June 9th, 2011, 6:01pm CDT by Tremayn
I just dosed half a teaspoon of bicarb and then tested the water 45min later and there was no difference :confused1: .. Must I bake the bicarb first? -
Kevin's 600 x 600 cube
Posted: June 9th, 2011, 5:05pm CDT by Kcin
Hi all,
I thought it about time to share the growth of my cube with everyone.
^ Tank after cycle with a few mushrooms and newly added Zoas'^
The live rock was all in good coindition, with almost no die off. I cycled for 6 weeks to be sure before adding some CuC.
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Tomato Clown for sale: Westrand
Posted: June 9th, 2011, 2:25pm CDT by Gwydion
Fish for saleCommon Name:
Scientific Name:Tomato Clown
Size of fish-
How long have you had the fish?3cm
Is the fish eating?2weeks
Shipping or Collection only:Yes
Your location.Collection
Price:Westrand
Photo's:R80
Notes:
Hi all,
I love this guy but hes having a constant boxing match with my chromis. Lemme know who wants him or wants to swop me for a softy frag???
Cheers
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Algae scrubber
Posted: June 9th, 2011, 1:58pm CDT by Angamia
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New Sponsor - The Serious Reefer
Posted: June 9th, 2011, 12:47pm CDT by viper357
Please welcome our newest sponsor - Submariner from The Serious Reefer
Based at Meadowbrook Industrial Estate in Olivedale, Johannesburg, they are Importers and Wholesalers of marine aquarium products, some of which includes:
SKIMZ SG skimmers and reactors
KORALLEN-ZUCHT.DE additives and supplements
NEW ERA AQUACULTURE foods and enrichment formulas
AQUAPHARM LABS supplements additives and foods
EDEN pumps
T.S.R. (THE SERIOUS REEFER) nano systems
TROPIC MARIN salts and test kits
SOLARMAX modular lighting systems
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Which T5 giesemanns to get
Posted: June 9th, 2011, 12:25pm CDT by rakabos
So i wanna put new tubes in my setup and need advice on which to go for...
Its a 700L tank with 6x80w T5's. Currently running 4x 12k and 2x actinic.
Here is what i was thinking:
Giesemann:
2x midday
2x aquablue plus (so that is 60% white and 40% actinic)
1x aqua pink to make the red spectrum pop
1x pure actinic
My tank is zoa dominated....
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Black tip reef shark tank
Posted: June 9th, 2011, 11:27am CDT by leslie hempel
another amazing project..
Black Tiped Reef Shark Tank in Leeds - UltimateReef.com -
Awesome Service, Die Visdam
Posted: June 9th, 2011, 11:18am CDT by Nsteyn
I just wanted to thank my LFS and a sponser here for some very good service.
I have been looking for a Heteractis crispa for a while now, but refuse to take a bleached nennie, and Erenst and Johan at the visdam knows this.
Yesterday I received a call from Erenst informing me that they have received a very healty specimen, and that I should come and have a look.
Healty indeed, and very very nice.
So, I am now the proud owner of a good looking nennie, and my two pienk skunk clowns have already settled into their new home. I am so chuffed!
Thanks Erenst and Johan at Die Visdam!!:1: -
Attitude Problem
Posted: June 9th, 2011, 10:47am CDT by Gwydion
Hi all,
I`ve got a tomato clown and a blue chromis in my 40L nano at the moment. Both are eating well and looking good. Except, the clown just can`t stop bullying my chromis.. ?????
Is there something I can add or do to keep this clowns attention of the other fish? Or is it just a bad combo? What can you guys suggest?
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New shipping service at TOA
Posted: June 9th, 2011, 10:44am CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
Guys I have ditched the previous shipping service provider for a new provider who has promised a much better service and the next big thing is that his prices are way better than the previous. At some points it is nearly half the price of what it was before. I am sending out a coral to Durban today and the shipping costs for that is R98, another parcel leaving today and going to Joburg but with one coral and two fish came in at R160 for shipping.
So its no longer a case of shipping making the total cost to high, I'm sure some of you could easily spend R100 of fuel to drive to a LFS, well now you can spend that same amount and have it delivered to your door the very next day.
This is just another way we make the hobby more affordable and more accessible for our customers in the rest of SA.
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Idol marine discount on corals
Posted: June 9th, 2011, 10:41am CDT by Bob the (reef)builder
HI MARINE FRIENDS,
WE WILL BE OPEN ON YOUTH DAY 16 JUNE FROM 9AM
TILL 2PM.
ON SATURDAY JUNE 11 AND THE FULL WEEK TILL SATURDAY JUNE
18 WE HAVE PLEASURE IN OFFERING YOU A 20% DISCOUNT ON ALL CORALS IN STORE.
OUR REEF BEDS ARE FULL OF PRECIOUS TREASURES.:thumbup:
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL AND BEING OF
SERVICE.
CHEERS FOR NOW,
IDOL MARINE CREW. -
My Boyu Orca MT30
Posted: June 9th, 2011, 8:30am CDT by coswecanfly
OK so apparently my new tank is a nano... :lol: Let's try again:
I did it!!!
I finally went out tonight and bought my first marine aquarium. I like challenges (and I'm a sucker for hard work) so I went for a pico. :lol: A Boyu MT30, 25l of fun and games.
Anyway, now for the big cleanup (got it second-hand) and then on Sunday substrate, LR and water.
I've decided to opt for natural sea water and "fix" the parameters if they are wrong (but how wrong can mother nature be?) :blush:
Anyway, if any of you Cape Town guys can maybe tell me where to get some nice LR on a Sunday?
I'm going to try and upload some pics now and will keep you all updated on progress.
Thanx for listening (and helping)
Jacques
P.S. I need some advice on what to do with the three chambers at the back please? Where to put what, I mean... :whistling:
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WANTED 6 tube 54w or 80w lighting unit for 1.5m tank
Posted: June 8th, 2011, 2:31am CDT by jonnobravo
hey guys im looking for a 6 tube 54w or 80w t5 lighting unit for my 1.5m tank, if its got moonlights and fans bonus, anyone selling ??? wanna go geissman tubes when the pocket allows, not sure what their availability is in the 80w though so 54w would prob be preferable ??? -
New installation by nemo's janitor
Posted: June 8th, 2011, 11:51pm CDT by ADVdiver
Eish I have finally found some extra time to do this:thumbup:
I would like to share this install with all and show you how I like to do things. :yeahdude:
This system was designed by myself with the focus on good water quality you will see that there is an overlap with equipment and some that perform the same function but in a different way. There is method in my madness and no piece of equipment will go to waste as it does serve a purpose.
Here are a few pics with brief explanations.
The aquarium 2.450m(l) X 0.900m(w) X 0.900m(h) Its has a slim over flow on the left hand side with a single 50mm hole for return to the sump. Other details Starfire front panel, black silicone, euro bracing, painted black on back and sides.
The stand is 1meter high constructed out of 5mm 60x60 angle iron ( over kill but the client choice). Cabinet built by the clients company this is carpentry some people can only dream of.
The filter sit outside 2m away from the tank and is enclosed in a custom structure covered with aluminum tread plate with double door on the front for easy access
Equipment Top left to right
5kg CO2 bottle with dual gauges and solenoid
2HP chiller
CR-5000 Calcium reactor (PH probe)
SNF-2000 denitrator filled with bio balls ( Redox probe)
Kalkstirrer ( fed from RO top up)
Reef Octopus 5000EXT skimmer
Bottom Left to right
HY-12500 return pump (feeding all equipment)
Behind the return pump is a built-in remote DSB
Fluidised reactor with ROWA PHOS
Fluidised reactor with ROWA CARBON
Bio pellet reactor with NP Pellets
Additional probes(temp,Ph,Density)
Jager heaters 300w X4
Filtration media (filter matt, bio balls and ceramic noodles)
Reservoir's (1x RO 1X Salt water)
Dosing pump ( Carbon source for denitrator, magnesium,strontium,Iodine)
In the aquarium is about 250kg live rock and a few themed ornaments (2 clay pots, 2 skulls, 2 hands)
Circulation is provided by 4 tunze 6205 ( 20,000L/H) steam pumps and the filter return split into 3 outlets at the surface.
Above the aquarium is 3 X 400w metal halides each in a custom fitting (20,000K) and 4 X custom built fittings each holding 6 X 54w tubes. There are also 2 X Profilux simu-sticks simulation sunrise/sunset and moon cycle
The aquarium ran perfectly for just over two weeks before everything was in order to add live stock so we added a few clean up crew shrimps ,starfish, hermits, snails, it then ran for an addition 3 weeks before we added a large batch of coral these pics taken just minutes after they were add.
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Urgent help needed Sump base cracked.
Posted: June 8th, 2011, 11:40pm CDT by nico.m.ferreira
Hi all, so tonight the secont worst thing happened(other than tank exploding) my sumb base cracked, I was strugeling most of my day trying to fix the leak until I realised I am fighting a losing batle.
I emptyd the sump ans saw it cracked from the one corner to the bottom oposite corner.
I was thinking of puting a piece of glass at the bottom but think my best option now is to build a filter room out side with bricks.
I have the bricks and some what time.
Want to build it out of bricks, like a bath but water can flow trough holes over the mineral mud and dsb from the compartment with mecanical filtration to the return chamber.
Now how do I go about sealing it and making it marine safe?
Another option is to build the floor, place the sump and build around it, but I stil need to seal the crack.
Please can anybody advise me on the best and quickest options.
O yes almost forgot, the sump is 1.8m long 70cm wide not sure of the hight.
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new member
Posted: June 8th, 2011, 10:39pm CDT by tjoppie
Hi guy, name is martin and new member! -
Stubborn Anenome
Posted: June 8th, 2011, 10:27pm CDT by animalia
This stubborn anenome has decided to stick to my front glass! How on earth do i Get it off?
Entice it off? How?
Pry it off? How??
Any other way HOW?? ( Now I sound like an american indian HOW??)
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lion fish and yellow tang plus sps corals for sale: Harrismith
Posted: June 8th, 2011, 10:21pm CDT by Hermanus
All other livestockCommon Name:
Scientific Name:lion fish and yellow tang plus sps corals
Size-
How long have you had it?Lion +-5cm yellow tang +-8cm sps big to smal
Shipping or Collection only:Lion 5months Yellow tang 1Year sps to long to know
Your location.Both @ buyers exspens and risk
Price:Harrismith
Photo's:Lion Fish @R200 Each,Yellow Tang R500, SPSFrom R100 to R500
Notes:4 Lion fish
1 Yellow tang
many sps green,red and purple monti pink/brown sps heads ext trumpet coral (lps) hammer lps
Reason for selling, not enough space after years of growth, don't want all the fish anymore need to do to much water changes with all the fish in my tank.
I'm comming up to JHB month end can bring along if anyone wants up there.
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My Boyu Orca MT30
Posted: June 8th, 2011, 9:50pm CDT by coswecanfly
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How long without feeding fish
Posted: June 8th, 2011, 9:25pm CDT by CJT
Hey guys maybe someone can help me.
How often should I feed as I am feeding the fish twice a day but am going away for a week.
My Mom will come and feed the fish while I am gone I just want to know should she come everyday or will the fish be ok being fed every second day. -
Urgent help need possible insurance issue
Posted: June 8th, 2011, 9:10pm CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
Guys is any one in the insurance game that can advise me, I have a power problem at the shop since this afternoon and it has still not been resolved. I am going to loose some livestock that is for sure but what I am stressing about is will my insurance cover me for this ? I have a pritty standard insurance package from Business outsurance.
Is there any advice you can give me about dealing with this like what documents and records will they require?
Thanks
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My dream!!
Posted: June 8th, 2011, 8:21pm CDT by Helga
Hi Everyone,
My small dream began last year July (2010) when my husband made the cardinal mistake of suggesting that we buy a small marine tank. So we took the plunge and bought a Boyu 550. To me this was a "manageable" size tank. Needless to say, 3 months down the line, the Boyu was not so "manageable" as it seems and I was upgrading to my ultimate tank. Hubby thought this was it - so he went along and we bought a 300 liter tank with a "huge" sump. Hubby warned... this is it :). No more..... Well..... another 2 months later I had this notion that I had to have a "tie-in" Display Refugium next to my display tank. The plan is to finally add 2 Seahorses to this tank. At this stage it is really brimming with all sorts of creatures and is feeding the main tank.
Sooo..... That was then... and this is now.....
The big urge got to me... AGAIN... I know I dont have to explain... I see this is the norm... This is the explanation I gave to hubby. "It must be a guys thing" Never satisfied... and this is what happened.
I ordered an Idol Marine tank. 1.5 X 1.2 X 600 Starfire rimless tank. It is a 3-sided viewing tank. We're about 1 month away of moving the existing stock to their new "villa".
A few pics of where I started to where I am now:
From this..
To this..
And this..
Now this..
There you go.. Now its just patience -
Aquaria skimmers available at last & much more
Posted: June 8th, 2011, 7:19pm CDT by Aquaria-SA
Hey :party:MASA reefers
..we got great news for all of you . Our skimmers are now available in the stores. They are all fitted with Sicce pumps and are of the latest technology the current range that is available are:
400L too 600L MODEL APS-08-E200-CL
600L too 800L MODEL APS-06-S2250-CL
1000L too 1200L MODEL APS-03-S2900-CL
We will be adding to the Skimmer range shortly. We will keep you up to date on the arrival of the other skimmers 3500L & 2500L
....Our
1000L to 1200L is the new cone shape skimmer with bubble plate
:thumbup:We are also proud to launch are range of Aquaria Supplements & Products
Aquaria BIO BALLS ..
Aquaria KALKWASSER ..
Aquaria CALCIUM FLAKES ...
Aquaria AAA GRADE CARBON ..
Aquaria AMMONIA ABSORBING STONES .
:)Feel free to contact us for more info on which Pet Stores you can obtain this fantastic range:)
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id needed please
Posted: June 8th, 2011, 7:12pm CDT by malooda
hi
found this guy in my tank
should i remove him?
what is it?
thanks
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Best antibiotic link I have found
Posted: June 8th, 2011, 6:45pm CDT by Yuri
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Introduction
Posted: June 8th, 2011, 5:46pm CDT by Mc
Hi all
Just wanted to introduce myself and say its really good to see such an awesome
local marine site.
Im new to SW though i have been keeping FW for a while. I've been doing a lot
of research, and been planning a tank for a while so probably gonna need advice quite soon.
Eqimment so far.
30 litre tank
Hob aquaclear filter (fuge mod) gonna need to find some chaeto for this
Seio 320 power head 1200L per hour
60w led light (still on its way)
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Kalkwasser reactor vs Kalkstirrer ?
Posted: June 8th, 2011, 3:17pm CDT by Munky82
Ok I'm confused..
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Koran Angel wanted
Posted: June 8th, 2011, 3:08pm CDT by williet
Hi All
I have recovered from my disaster with Marine Velvet. I have decided to work with a goal and be selective of my fish.
I am for a start looking for a Koran Angel - Pomacanthus semicirculatus.
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weird anemone thing?
Posted: June 8th, 2011, 2:58pm CDT by rakabos
Ok onto the next ID I need, what the heck is this growing out of this zoa rock. There is another one elsewhere on the rock
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Zoa morphing
Posted: June 8th, 2011, 2:46pm CDT by rakabos
Im not sure how many people know about this so I thought i'd share it...
It's called zoa morphing and simply put it is cross breeding of zoa colonies to form a zoa with new colors and attributes. I havent had any success that i know of yet doing this, but the theory is to have two different zoas touching each other so that their mats start to grow together. This in theory leads to a new unique offspring. Could be interesting to see this in my tank with all the zoas nicely bunched...
More info here:
Creating Zoanthid Morphs – A Challenging Experiment | reef tools -
LED Floodlight
Posted: June 8th, 2011, 2:20pm CDT by SumthingFishy
Hi guys
Found a really good LED floodlight at Rabtron.
They have a 10 watt and 30 watt in stock.
Look like SMD type of LED, 2500lms for the 30 watt, 120 degree, big heatsink, watertight, 6000K to 7000K.
Unfortunately its not cree, chinese built unit.
Here is the link to look at
L.E.D Floodlights - Rabtron Electronics -
14 clowns and regal dead lfs
Posted: June 8th, 2011, 1:37pm CDT by mandarinman
i went to lfs in richwood a friend of mine works there. the owner who is off site and does all orders etc had not brought water or salt for water changes on marine tanks for months. just kept on pitching up and putting more fish in tanks. last night i popped in and in an eighty litre tank with no dsb only a couple of kilos of liverock had twenty two clowns alive plus seven dead on bottom plus one regal lying and struggling to breathe as well as a white anemone that was in a tight ball. i got the guys number and phoned him. the twit said he would pop out today to rectify the situation. i popped past at ten this morning. twelve more clowns dead. i went home got some mixed salt water, and some alpha ****to remove ammonia nitrites and nitrates. went bask to the store. did a twenty five litre water change and dosed the alpha to remove ammonia and nitrites and nitrates. I left at twelve today and still no sight of owner. dang i am so cross cos these fish get shipped across the world to die in a dirty tank. those that survive and are sold will probably have a shorter lifespan and in essence will be a ripoff to the guy who buys them. i charged the guy behind the counter for the chemicals and water( which he seemed to be happy to do) -
Sicce Voyager Stream pump V8 (12,000l/h 18w) with Wave Surfer Controller
Posted: June 8th, 2011, 12:29pm CDT by Nsteyn
Hi guys
I currently have 2 x Seio M1500 pumps in my tank, and thinking about adding 2 of the Sicce pumps with a controller.
Firstly, what is your opinion on these Sicce Pumps, and secondly do you think it would work to have the 2 Seio pumps without controllers and then the 2 sicce's on controllers?
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High quality TDS, conductivity, low range salinity meter for sale for sale: Cape Town
Posted: June 8th, 2011, 10:49am CDT by robvdv
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:High quality TDS, conductivity, low range salinity meter for sale
Shipping or Collection only:Cape Town
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:both
Notes:I bought this in the US, but only found out it was a low range sensor after I received it. I need it to measure full strength salinity. This only goes up to 1/4 full strength, so it's good for brackish water, koi, testing TDS etc.
New and unused, asking R650.
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Is this aptasia?
Posted: June 8th, 2011, 9:48am CDT by pXius
Got some more LR yesterday and this guy popped up.
Would just like to be sure as the ones I've dealt with so far had way less and smaller tentacles.
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Long spined urchin for sale: Wilgeheuwel
Posted: June 8th, 2011, 9:23am CDT by rakabos
All other livestockCommon Name:
Scientific Name:Long spined urchin
Size-
How long have you had it?Fist size
Shipping or Collection only:4 months
Your location.Collection
Price:Wilgeheuwel
Photo's:R200
Notes:Hi
I have this urchin which is getting a bit big in my tank and knocking my corals off the back section of the tank where he grazes.
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Vodka Dosing
Posted: June 7th, 2011, 7:59am CDT by erle_vaughan
Does anyone here know if there are any threads/articles on MASA specifically on vodka dosing?
I tried a search but it comes up with lists of people saying...."try carbon dosing"... ect
I have found this articles Vodka Dosing...Distilled! and was wondering if anyone has any local experiences to share on their Carbon dosing. -
Tonga branch LR
Posted: June 7th, 2011, 11:55pm CDT by Loki
I'm looking for a larger piece of Tonga branch Live rock for my scape.
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Domino Damsel for free
Posted: June 7th, 2011, 10:22pm CDT by zak
He's about 3cm.. Eating well..
He's aggressive toward my other smaller damsels, so he needs to go..
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Boyu TL 450 for sale: Randburg
Posted: June 7th, 2011, 10:21pm CDT by Slagter
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Boyu TL 450
Shipping or Collection only:Randburg
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection only
Notes:Hey guys
Got this Boyu TL 450 for sale.
It has a heater, Seio, Aragonite seafloor grade Substrate and the Live Rock you see in the tank.
Looking for R1200 for all.
The tank is running, and has been cycling for more than 2 months, so if you want the water as well, just bring a bucket. Transport an entire, cycled nano tank.-
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Filtration - LR/Sponge/Balls/DSB
Posted: June 7th, 2011, 10:06pm CDT by gavster
Right all you guru's! Tonights questions are regarding filtration.
I've read all the posts and i'm skipping the bio-balls.
Im going with a DSB with a few pieces of LR rock over it but am also going to use some Chaeto (when i find some) with a night light alternating with my DT.
- Just so ive got this straight, what is the correct order of things? I cant fit the LR AND Chaeto above the DSB since the Chaeto will just stick to the LR or is this ok?
- Can i put the LR in the next or previous chamber? Can i put the Chaeto in another chamber? How do you guys make it work? Im still designing the sump so need to figure this out.
- Next question is do i use sponge or any other "filter"anywhere in the system? What do i put in my overflow?
- Lastly this is my first marine tank so an algae scrubber just seems a little overkill and overcomplicated to me at this stage, with everything else im trying to absorb and understand to keep all my little critters happy and healthy. To me it SEEMS to perform virtually the same function as a trickle over bio-balls??? Please tell me what i need to hear - that i'll be ok without one.:P
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My week for skimmers!
Posted: June 7th, 2011, 9:56pm CDT by Michael B
Some more help please - my new tank (been running for about 6 weeks now) has a TS1 skimmer, which is working great, but the micro bubbles it puts into the display is millions.
Sump is
- Chamber 1 - over flow with skimmer (water flows over into chamber 2)
- Chamber 2 - filter matt on ceramic rings (flow is under to chamber 3)
- Chamber 3 - small chamber, nothing in it (flows over to chamber 4)
- Chamber 4 - phospahet reactor & return pump
Thanks in advance
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Lr + 90 gallon
Posted: June 7th, 2011, 9:08pm CDT by Robert.
HI guys i currently have a 12 gallon nano tank but due to its small size and my inexperience, i have decided to give the hobby a break until i can fund a larger tank.
What i want to know is, Can LR spoil? ive had it for 3 years and its been through some rough times with cyno and GHA. Is it possible to "store" the LR in a smaller tank with a heater and water flow until i need it again?
When the wallet gets a little bit heavier, ill plan to upgrade to a larger system. Problem is the choice between a 75 or a 90 gallon, i want tangs ect that make a reef tank but i dont want to jump another level in the price range;)
so is there a huge difference between the costs of a 90 and a 75?
Is the equipment needed gonna be roughly the same?
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Shipping Notices
Posted: June 7th, 2011, 8:28pm CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
Guys I often have customers asking about shipping costs and wanting to order with others from their area to minimize the shipping costs. So if there are any parcels going out I will list the area in this thread. If there is something you are keen on and you see a parcel going to your area then we could include it and you plus the other customer will save on shipping.
Another thing is that I have decided to group the parcels for one week for collection on the same day for each week to minimize the costs.
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Thumbsucking prices
Posted: June 7th, 2011, 6:59pm CDT by Tony
I went to Lifestyle today as I heard they had some great zoanthids. In one tank they had colonies about the size of two fists put together with nice colours for R595-00. In another tank I saw some orange zoas I liked but this time it was the size of an old one rand coin for R295-00 . Half the price and not like it was some rarity as there were a lot of palys and other common zoas there for the same price. All of the items were lumped into one price bracket
How the hell do these guys come up with these prices? I cannot understand how they come to such ridiculous prices. Needless to say I walked out as i was going to drop a few grand there. They wont be seeing me there anymore.
I've imported stuff before and I know the costs involved and I just think we as reefers are being ripped off a lot of the time by pet shops. If this post gets me thrown off the forum then so be it. -
Zoanthids
Posted: June 7th, 2011, 6:11pm CDT by Mayhem1
Hey guys, Wonder if anybody can help.
Looking for some Zoanthid's in the P.E. area, willing to pay
and collect.
Please PM me if you some available.
Thanks all..
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Wanted - candy cane
Posted: June 7th, 2011, 5:37pm CDT by Tim S
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Irelnad marine tanks?
Posted: June 7th, 2011, 5:02pm CDT by Kamil
Hi me name is Kamil.
I am living in Ireland. I would love to know if is anybody else from that spot who may know any places up here to got any marine aquariums?? ;) -
Detailed form submitted: carlosdeandrade
Posted: June 7th, 2011, 4:48pm CDT by carlosdeandrade
Detailed help requestAre you experiencing any problems in your tank?
Brief DescriptionNot Sure
Tank sizeCopperband food.
System VolumeRSM 250n with refuge and DSB
How long has your tank been running?about 320 Litres
What livestock do you have?1 year
Water ParametersSofties, plate coral, 2 brains, 4 green Chromis, 2 Lyre tail anthias, 1 Tang, 1 copperband, 4 turbo snails, 2 blue legged hermits, purple lobster, 2 cleaner shrimps and 1 fire cracker.
What lighting is over the tank?dkh:8
Calcium: 490ppm
Phosphate: 0
Magnesium:1350 (ALGAE!!)
pH; 8.2
Nitirte:0
Nitrate: 5-10ppm
Nh4:0
Salinity:1.025
Temp: 25 (winter) 27 (summer)
Pumps and equipment6 T5 geisemann's.
Maintenance2 Skimmers, 1 sunsun, 3 eiheims for filtration and water movement.
Other info and photo's.30 litre water changes twice a week with RO water and tropic marine salt.
Globes will be replaced in August along with RO filters.There are no ceramic rings in my system, no filter sponges, all filtration is done with LR, DSB and Chaeto. My DT has sugar aragonite as it's substrate (as well as the DSB).
I have two skimmers because the RSM stock skimmer is not the best, my dream would be to have a really cool skimzs cone skimmer, or one that costs tons of money.:P
WHAT I NEED:
I have a wonderful copperband that eats of my LR, but does not eat frozen/flake food, he has been in my tank for 2 months however, he really loves Aiptisia sp. does anyone have LR that needs to be "cleaned?" I would gladly take your LR and give it back CLEAN.
I don't use any meds, I have no ich.
I dose with Mg every second day, Ca every fourth day and add dkh powder every time I do a water change (all brightwater aquatics).
If you are keen, let me know, I will collect your LR and bring it back, JHB and Pretoria regions only. -
Powerhead maintenance
Posted: June 7th, 2011, 4:39pm CDT by Paul B
I think almost all of us use powerheads and they are built very well and last a long time, but sometimes we throw them out before their time. I don't remember how old my powerheads are but I think they are all at least 20 or maybe 25 years old. I have no recolection of buying them, but I'm old.
This one ran my DIY skimmer and it was placed behind the rockwork so I never pay attention to it. I had to shut it off last week to change around some wires and it didn't re start. This is how most powerheads fail.
The steel shaft on older powerheads are chrome plated and they do not last forever. Newer powerheads use ceramic but even those have problems. The hole the shaft sits in in the base of the powerhead is a hole with no special treatment to the plastic in that area so eventually the hole enlarges causing the magnet that revolves to hit the sides of the enclosure. The hole through the center of the magnet also enlarges over time causing the same problem.
These things don't last forever especially in salt water.
Usually they are very easy and almost free to repair.
All of my powerheads have a piece of shrink tubing over the shaft.
It costs about a nickel and takes seconds to install. You can get heat shrink at Radio Shack. I just slip it on the steel or ceramic shaft and it takes up the space that was worn away from the center of the magnet and the "bearing" holes in the housing. This does not look like it will last but the design of powerheads allows water to enter and lubricate the shaft so the plastic shrink tubing lasts for years. And when it wears out, I just install another one.
I have never bought a powerhead since these were first installed and they all have had the shrink tubing repair many years ago.
You can see the white shrink tubing here.
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Starz..
Posted: June 7th, 2011, 4:16pm CDT by Starz
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SA post office insurance
Posted: June 7th, 2011, 3:52pm CDT by leslie hempel
Guys can you asist me in telling me what the post office isurance covers, i have sent a skimmer off to a fellow forum member and it has arrived mutilated im told.
i paid insurance but im not sure how to go about claiming and what they will cover..
can anyone assit?
anyone had such claims before?
please advise
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Fish Focus Scopas Tang (Zebrasoma scopas).
Posted: June 7th, 2011, 3:33pm CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
Example of a Scopas Tang
The Scopas Tang or Zebrasoma Scopas is to me the most under rated fish out there. I have no idea what could have cuased this but when you look closely at this species I hope you will see that this is a stunning fish in every aspect. So lets unpack this species layer for layer.
Scopas tangs are very available in all areas of the world but most specimens are distributed from eastern Asia. The Scopas fares pritty well when being shipped long distances which is testament to its hardy status. And it is infact very hardy when compared to most other tangs available. The fish has a very effective slime coat as most Zebrasoma's do, they are a peaceful species but if kept in the wrong environment they can become aggressive the same as any fish will. In the wild they form massive communities who graze together. They are mostly available in small - medium sizes and this is when it is best to purchase them as they will grow well in the reef and you can have many years of interaction with this great fish.
Feeding wise the scopas has a very big menu and will eat just about every flake, pellet or frozen food available but you need to consider that in the wild they mostly feed on algae and this needs to make up atleast 80% of their diet so a good algae based flake or pellet is a must. They will digest the odd pod or worm while grazing in the wild and for this reason they will need some protein in their diet aswell. A big plus with this species is that they are grazers and they will help keep the algae under control in your reef, but I would not suggest purchasing one for this very reason alone.
If we look at the coloration of the fish things get really interesting. You have a very rich dark brown/black hind section which lightens up as you reach mid body and after that it becomes a mixture of cream,light brown and sometimes even a shimmer of green if the fish is super healthy. Add to that the brilliant white blade and random light green/blue squiglles and stripes all over the body and you are looking at a very attractive fish indeed if it is very healthy.
I would say that the only reason I can see why the scopas is under rated has to do with numbers, they are far from rare in the wild and are seen in many places. But one thing that is extremely interesting is that it has recently been found that the super elusive and rare Black tang ( Zebrasoma Rostratum ) has actually been pairing up with Scopas tangs and mating producing a hybrid of the two species. This is because of the dwindling numbers of Black Tangs in some parts of the world.
All round this is a great fish to have n your reef tank. And if the mighty Black Tang can see the beauty in the Scopas then I am sure you could.
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Full 1500L Reef System for sale: Stellenbosch
Posted: June 7th, 2011, 3:14pm CDT by Marlin Fischer
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
Location:Full 1500L Reef System
Shipping or Collection only:Stellenbosch
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection
Notes:Hi Guys
Very sad to say that I have to sell my full system.
My Price for everything is R85'000 negotiable.
I am willing to sell some of the livestock seperately if I dont sell the entire system in the next 2 weeks.
Tank 2m x 0.8m x 0.8m
Sump
Galvanised stand
ALL equipment and accessories incl:
Reef Octopus Skimmer
UV Sterilizer
AM Kalk stirrer and top up unit
Carbon reactor
Phosphate reactor
2 x 250 Watt Metal Halides
2 x Vortec Wavemakers
3 x bubble blaster pumps with CL system
Sump t5 lights
Salinity and digital PH meter
lots of extras
Lots of large pieces of live rock
Lots of corals
Rare anemones
Many rare fish (incl gem tang, maculiceps, lrg regal, kole, lrg yellow, lrg orange shoulder, lrg purple, Blonde Naso, pyramid butterfly, potters angel, flame angel, lrg bannana wrasse, bangais.)
All fish and corals are healthy and have been in the system for at least 8 months.
For extended detail on tank check out Fischer's Penisula thread.
http://www.marineaquariumsa.com/showthread.php?t=13031
Please contact me via email if you are interested : carlgfischer@gmail.com
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Refractometer
Posted: June 7th, 2011, 3:11pm CDT by Xereo
Hope you still getting them in and my one is reserved :)
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Soft Corals & Leathers
Posted: June 7th, 2011, 1:41pm CDT by clown
Hi CPT guys.
I am looking for a pincushion frag (yellow or pink). I will pay for it.
I am also looking for some nice leather frags or some small Kenya tree frag.
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How to soak / clean pumps
Posted: June 7th, 2011, 12:50pm CDT by Michael B
Hi Folks,
I would like to soak / clean some of my pumps & have read, the best is to soak in vinegar over night?
Is that standard home vinegar, that I would find in our cupboard?
Also, how much do I add to a bucket of R/O water to soak overnight?
Lastly, once soaked overnight in vinegar, I assume I should rinse in R/O water - anything else I should do or just soak?
Thanks all
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sump
Posted: June 7th, 2011, 12:26pm CDT by Daneo
hi guys
i was wondering if any one would have some advise on were to buy a 3ft sump for my 4ft tank (cheap).in saying that i will also need to know were i can get the main tank cut for a draining hole, an blocked off from the rest of the tank > my seconed question would be should i do away with plans of a sump an just go on with the canister filters which i alrerady have.bearing in ming i will keep all types of creatures in the tank, i am a first timer so which of the two wouldbe easyer to maintain all help will be appreciated.:thumbup::yeahdude: -
Netgear N150 Wireless modem
Posted: June 7th, 2011, 11:36am CDT by gMAN
Wireless Modem and router with 4 port ethernet, sealed in the box
asking R800.00
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T5 lighting @ LOW prices
Posted: June 7th, 2011, 11:28am CDT by Moolis
Hi
When we imported the Metal Halide's a few weeks ago we also landed some nice T5's at ridiculously low prices. Most of you that visited the shop would have seen them, for the rest this is what they look like.
All come with a flat reflector and 10 000 kalvin T5 lights included
2 x 24W @ R 550 :yeahdude:
4 x 39W @ R 1400 :thumbup:
8 x 39W @ R 2525 :eek:
There are only limited amounts of each left so do not wait to long, you might have to wait for the next shipment :( if you snooze!
4 x 39W - other products for size comparison
and
8 x 39W - other products for size comparison
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Greenwich aquaria
Posted: June 7th, 2011, 10:47am CDT by Zuna
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For thos with Android phones
Posted: June 7th, 2011, 10:06am CDT by jaybeepee
install an app from the market called 'aqua pets'. Its a really basic app where you catch your marine animals - the variety of marine stock in the game is very good and you can set all the fish you catch as your live desktop wallpaper with your fishies swimming around. Catching the fish can be a little tedious but get yuor kids to do it if you have ;) -
Salt Mix
Posted: June 7th, 2011, 9:13am CDT by Qaiser
I did a water change last night with Red Sea coral pro. Finally switched over from NSW. Within a few hours the open brain started extending its tenticles. Will see what progress there is tonight. I have also noticed a lot of bubbles appearing but only where theres algea. Any ideas as to why this is happening. is it good or bad -
cube
Posted: June 6th, 2011, 1:14am CDT by gershwin
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Hi All
Posted: June 6th, 2011, 11:38pm CDT by cclarity
I'm getting a 6 foot tank that is leeking from one of the bottom side seems. Getting it repaired by Trevor and he is modifiying my 3 foot tank to make a sump. at the moment I have a 4 foot planted tank but I'm getting board with it.(Selling it.)When I was 21 or so I had a 1m x 500mm x 500mm Marine tank, I swopped it for some scuba gear. (Now I miss it.) Tecnoligy has changed some what though; I had an undergravel filter and a canister. I'm told that is no longer used. Funds are a bit tight at the moment so I will do this properly and slowly. -
TS1 Silencer
Posted: June 6th, 2011, 11:10pm CDT by Alias
Desperately looking for a TS1/TS2 silencer for the air pipe. Anyone have one for me? will pay.. -
Too many water changes
Posted: June 6th, 2011, 9:43pm CDT by Charl_Stanhope
hey guys.
Can one do too many water changes? I am currently doing two 30 litre water changes a week on my 128 l tank. IS that too many? Im lucky and can get really clean nsw. i check some parametres like,nitrate,po4,ca, kk, ph. They all seem fine. My ph is very stable on 8.5, my kh varies so Im adding a buffer per water change and then Im also struggling to keep ca at 450. It stays at 390-410.the rest is pretty good and stable. -
Some pics of my fish
Posted: June 6th, 2011, 9:19pm CDT by Michael B
Used my boet's lens - Dean76 (100mm canon macro lens) and am very happy with the results
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Deltec Skimmer - Is it working?
Posted: June 6th, 2011, 9:03pm CDT by Michael B
Hi Guys,
wonder is can help / explain the following for me?
I have a deltec skimmer AP600, rated for 700l tanks (rated way above my tank litres - 300L tank)
100% of the overflow pass's through the skimmer & yet it hardly skims anything & if it does it is all very light?
The water bubbles are up into the neck as they recommend etc?
It used to skim well & the skimmate was dark - only thing I have changes is started dosing Prodibio?
Is there somthing wrong with the skimmer - do I have enough return flow (1,700lph)?
Any ideas please?
Cheers
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200l Starter for sale. for sale: Centurion/Pretoria
Posted: June 6th, 2011, 8:07pm CDT by nico.m.ferreira
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
Location:200l Starter for sale.
Shipping or Collection only:Centurion/Pretoria
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collect only. If buyer is located in Centurion I will be more than happy to deliver.
Notes:Good day.
I have this beautifull 200l starter for sale.
Comes with return pump, BOYO skimmer, Heater, DSB, Bio balls, Crushed corral for substrate.
Please note the lights are 3x T8 thats why I cut more than a k from the building costs.
It has a steal frame wraped in pine and stained rose red and finished with a high gloss warnish.
All material used in the making is water proof and marine safe.
I ran the unit for 48hours to test equipment and check for leaks.
Looking for R3500.
Sorry its a bit dusty.-
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600l tank for sale for sale: Centurion/Pretoria
Posted: June 6th, 2011, 7:47pm CDT by nico.m.ferreira
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
Location:600l tank for sale
Shipping or Collection only:Centurion/Pretoria
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Sorry but collect only, can't ship this big boy.
Notes:Hi all, I have this tank, stand and sump up for sale.
Dimentions of the tank is 175cm long x 47cm wide and 60cm high.
The stand is 90cm high.
sump 155cm long, 35cm wide and 32cm high and has 5 compartments.
The tank comes with the canopy and no other hardware.
Please note the glass has scratches on the front panel but when clean not eye catshing.
I am looking for R2500 for the whole system.
The sump is the wrong way around:whistling:If buyer is located in Centurion it can be arranged that I drop the tank off.
Please come and view the tank first becouse once I loaded the tank to drop of the deal is made. -
Worm ID?
Posted: June 6th, 2011, 7:26pm CDT by rakabos
I saw this in the morning when the lights came on sticking out of one of the Vietnam rocks...
What the .........:eek::eek:
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4 Way pump
Posted: June 6th, 2011, 7:00pm CDT by Moolis
Hi reefers
This is only for reefers that want a strong flow in larger aquariums;)
We imported this for that small group of reefers with large aquariums and LOW budgets.
Selling for only R660-00
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Sump lighting clarificatuon please?
Posted: June 6th, 2011, 6:40pm CDT by gavster
Hey guys
Another question for all of you. I know that sump lighting is good for PH stability, but HOW does this work? Do you have to have anything other than a DSB in there for it to work? Rock? What is the light working on or growing other than the obvious - algae?
Also, how much and what type of light would be good for a 3-4 foot sump? Cheapest long term option please. -
ID Please - mini Perlemoen
Posted: June 6th, 2011, 5:11pm CDT by Meneer
I sumped it - was crawling around on my rear pane.
Could he be the one munching my Zoas?
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Some Fish Pics from my TANK.
Posted: June 6th, 2011, 4:26pm CDT by Dean76
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Fish Focus Gold Head Sleeper Gobie Valenciennea strigata
Posted: June 6th, 2011, 2:59pm CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
Example of a Gold Head Sleeper Gobie
The Gold Head sleeper gobie is the super worker of the sand sifting options available to the marine aquarist. They also happen to be very attractive and they have no issues with regards to multiple numbers. There is how ever a random issue that some people have with these fish and that is they are know to swim off which releasing the substrate and this will at times land on top of corals. But In my experience with this species I have only ever seen them release substrate in a stationary position at about 60mm off the substrate level. But when it comes to work load there is no better option. It is common for a newly introduced member to begin sifting withing the first 30min of being released. They are a species which lives in small burrows which the fish will create at the base of a rock. In my experience they will create only one burrow as their own and not a multiple of burrows all over the rock work causing rocks to fall down which is the issue with some other species.
As for feeding this species lives off small crustaceans which are present in the substrate which means that you should ideally introduce these fish into tanks which are mature and have a population of these small crustacean living in the substrate. However it is very easy to teach this species to eat prepared foods such as frozen mysis shrimp and then there is the odd one which also accepts flake food but that is far less likely.
These are generally easy to keep and will add some character and color to your reef and if you are fortunate to have a big aquarium then keeping them in groups of 3,4,6,8 is very pleasing as they do school together very well.
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John Guest Valves wanted...
Posted: June 6th, 2011, 2:23pm CDT by leslie hempel
Hey marco
im looking for a few of the valves circled in red
please pm me a price
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2000 Gallon Reef Pool
Posted: June 6th, 2011, 2:02pm CDT by leslie hempel
now this one has really caught my attention,
it has blossomed into a really beautiful system and is very stylishly presented..
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Sun Sun pump for sale: Paulshof
Posted: June 6th, 2011, 1:40pm CDT by flamming angel
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Sun Sun pump
Shipping or Collection only:Paulshof
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection
Notes:Got this pump for sale. JVP 202 rated 12 000 l/ph
R170
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Liverock for sale: Silver lakes Pretoria
Posted: June 6th, 2011, 1:27pm CDT by Franske
All other livestockCommon Name:
Scientific Name:Liverock
Size-
How long have you had it?5 kg
Shipping or Collection only:1 year
Your location.Collection
Price:Silver lakes Pretoria
Photo's:R60/kg
Notes:Mixed liverock for sale , R60/kg
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lighting time vs. coral growth
Posted: June 6th, 2011, 11:09am CDT by nico.m.ferreira
Hi all. I have been wondering how does lighting time influence the corral growth.
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We have 100's of species in stock
Posted: June 6th, 2011, 10:42am CDT by Moolis
Hi
Yes we are back in our usual big way.:P
This is our species list at present and most species are more than 5 / species in stock. So it is worth your while again to come and visit us.
PS. The display aquarium will be finished this week and the LARGE coral tank will be built this week:thumbup:
Angel - Centropyge Aurantius - Golden Angelfish (Rare)
Angel - Centropyge Bicolor - Two-colored Angelfish
Angel - CENTROPYGE BISPINOSUS - CORAL BEAUTY ANGEL
Angel - Centropyge eibli(ML) - Eibli's Pygmy Angelfish
Angel - Centropyge Flavicauda - Royal Blue Pygmy Angelfish
Angel - CENTROPYGE FLAVISSIMUS - LEMONPEEL ANGEL
Angel - CENTROPYGE HERALDI - HERALD'S ANGELFISH
Angel - Centropyge multispinnis(ML) - Blue Finned Angelfish
Angel - CENTROPYGE TIBICIN - KEYHOLE ANGEL
Angel - Centropyge Tibicine - Keyhole Angelfish
Angel - Centropyge Vroliki - Pearl-scaled Angelfish
Angel - Chaetodontoplus Mesoleucus (S) - Vermiculated Angelfish (S)
Angel - Pomacanthus Navarchus - Blue-girdled Angelfish (Half Color)
Angel - Pomocanthus imperator<JL> - Emperor Angelfish
Butterfly - Chaetodon semilarvatus [2-4"] - Red Lined Butterfly Fish
Butterfly - Copperband Butterflyfish (S) - Chelmon Rostratus (S)
Butterfly - Forcipiger longirostris(MD) - Longsnouted Butterfly
Butterfly - Heniochus acuminatus <SM> - Pennant Coral fish
Cardinal - Apogon Leptacanthus - Blue eyes Cardinalfish
Cardinal - Apogon Pillionatus - Broadsaddle Cardinalfish
Cardinal - Apogon Sp - Yellow striped Cardinalfish
Cardinal - Apogon spp (ML) - Red Cardinal Fish
Cardinal - Pterapogon Kauderni - Kauderni/Bangai Cardinal
Cardinal - Pterapogon Kauderni - Bangai Cardinal [CB] Very Hardy
Cardinal - Sphaeramia Nematoptera - Apogen Cardinal
Cardinal - Sphaeramia Obicularis - Orbiculate Cardinalfish
Clown - Amphiprion akindynos [2-3CM] - Barrier Reef Anemonefish
Clown - Amphiprion clarki - Yellowtail Anemone Fish
Clown - Amphiprion ocellaris [3-4CM] - Captive BredBlack Nemo Clown [Grade A]
Clown - Amphiprion Percula [1.8 - 2.2" ] - True Percula clown Fish
Clown - Amphiprion sebae - Yellow Clown
Damsel - Amblyglyphidodon Leucogaster - White-belly Damsel
Damsel - Chrysiptera Rollandi - Rolland's Demoiselle
Damsel - Neopomacentrus arysron - Yellow Tail Green Damsel
Damsel - Parma BicolorYellow Belly Blue Damsel
Damsel - Pomacentrus Bankanensis - Speckled Damsel
Damsel - Pomacentrus Coelestis - Metalic Blue Yellow Belly Damsel
Damsel - Pomacentrus melanochir - Yellowtail Electric Blue Damsel
Fish - Neopataecus Waterhausi - Whiskered Prowfish
Fish - Paracirrhites forsteri - Forster's Hawkfish
Fish - Parupeneus Cyclostomus - Yellowsaddled Goatfish
Fish - Pseudochromis Paccagnelae - Royal Dottyback
Fish - Rhinecanthus aculeatus <SM> - Picasso Trigger Fish
Fish - Rhinecanthus rectangulus <SM> - Rectangle Trigger Fish
Fish - Zebrias Zebra - Zebra Sole
Goby - Ecsenius Bicolor - Two-colored Blenny
Goby - Ecsenius Opsiffrontalis - Latticed Blenny
Goby - Escenius lineatus - Dot Dash Blenny
Goby - Escenius midas - Yellow Blenny
Goby - Fusigobius Sp. - Cave Goby
Goby - Gobiodon citrinus - Yellow Goby
Goby - Istiblennius Chysospilos - Red Spotted Blenny (A#449)
Goby - Meiacanthus Astrodorsalis - Forktail Blenny
Goby - Nemateleotris magnifica - Fire Fish
Goby - Salarias Fasciatus - Jewelled Rockskipper
Goby - Stonogobiops Sp - Red Mask Goby (Rare)
Goby - Valenciennea puellaris - Sand Shifting Shrimp's Goby
Goby - Valenciennea sexgutta(SM) - Lader Glider
Goby - Valenciennea Sexguttata - White Glider
Goby - Valenciennea Strigata - Golden Head Sleeper
Goldie - Plectrantias Inermis - Red Blotchy Hi-Fin Perchlet
Goldie - Pseudanthias Hutchi - Red Cheeked Antenna Basslet (Green)
Goldie - Pseudanthias Squamipinnis - Jewel Antenna Basslet (Red)
Tang - Acanthurus leucosternon<MED> - Powder Blue Surgeon
Tang - Acanthurus leucosternon<SM> - Powder Blue Surgeon
Tang - Acanthurus mata (LG) - Mata Tang Surgeon
Tang - Acanthurus Sohal < 3"> - Sohal Tang
Tang - Acanthurus Sohal < 4"+> - Sohal Tang
Tang - Acanthurus tennenti (LG) - Leiutenant Surgeon Fish
Tang - Acanthurus tennenti (MD) - Leiutenant Surgeon Fish
Tang - Acanthurus Xanthopterus - Purple Surgeonfish
Tang - Ctenochaetus strigosus (SM) - Yellow Eye Suegeon Fish
Tang - Lo Vulpinus - Foxface
Tang - Naso Lituratus - Orange-spine Unicornfish (M/L)
Tang - NASO UNICORNIS - BLUESPINE UNICORNFISH M/L
Tang - NASO UNICORNIS - BLUESPINE UNICORNFISH M
Tang - Naso vlamingi (MD) - Nosed Unicorn Fish
Tang - Siganus Lineatus - Golden-Lined Spinefoot
Tang - Siganus Puelloides - Black-eyed Spinefoot
Tang - Zebrasoma Flavescens - Yellow Tang [SM]
Tang - Zebrasoma Flavescens - Yellow Tang [MD]
Tang - Zebrasoma scopas<SM> - Brown Sailfin Tang
Tang - Zebrasoma Veliferum - Pacific Sailfin Tang (M/L)
Tang - Zebrasoma xanthurus (2-3") - Purple Tang
Tang - Zebrasoma xanthurus (5") - Yellowtail Sailfin Tang
Wrasse - Bodianus Bimaculatus - Yellow Candy Hogfish
Wrasse - Cirilabrus exquistus - Exquisite Wrasse
Wrasse - Cirrhilabrus Exquisitus - Exquisites Wrasse
Wrasse - Cirrhilabrus Lubbocki - Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse
Wrasse - Cirrhilabrus Rubriventralis - Social Fairy Wrasse
Wrasse - Cirrhilabrus Solarensis - Black-gill/Solar Fairy Wrasse
Wrasse - Cirrhitichthys aureus - Golden Hawkfish
Wrasse - Coris Julius - Rainbow Wrasse
Wrasse - Halichoeres Chloropterus - Green Wrasse
Wrasse - Halichoeres Prosopeion - Purpleheaded Wrasse
Wrasse - Halichoeres trispilus(SM) - Four Spot yellow Wrasse
Wrasse - Hologymnosus Doliatus - Ringed Wrasse
Wrasse - Labroides Bicolor - Bicolored Cleaner Wrasse
Wrasse - Labroides dimidiatus - Blue Cleaner Wrasse
Wrasse - Labroides Dimidiatus - Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse
Wrasse - Paracheilinus Carpenteri - Carpenter's Wrasse
Wrasse - Paracheilinus Filamentosus - Filament-fin Wrasse
Wrasse - PARACHEILINUS OCTOTAENIA - EIGHTLINE FLASHER WRASSE
Wrasse Psedojuloides Sp. - Yellowband Wrasse
Wrasse - Pseudocheilinus Evanidus - Scarlet Wrasse
Wrasse - Wetmorella Albovittatus - Arrowhead Wrasse
X inv-anemone - Actinia eyuina - Red Beadlet Anemone
X inv-anemone - Actinia eyuina - Sand Anemone Orange
X inv-anemone - Actinia eyuina - Yellow Sand Anemone Orange Base
X inv-anemone - Actinia eyuina - Blue Sand Anemone without Orange Base
X inv-anemone - Cerianthus Sp. (White) - Tube Anemone - White
X inv-anemone - Corn/Bulb Anemone - Orange Tip - Entacmaea Quadricolor (Green)
X inv-anemone - Entacmaea Quadricolor (Green) - Corn/Bulb Anemone - Green
X inv-anemone - Entacmaea Quadricolor (Red) - Rose/Corn/Bulb Anemone - Red
X inv-anemone - Macrodactylia Dorensis - Red Base Anemone
X inv-anemone - Macrodactylia Dorensis (Yellow Tip) - Yellow Tip Red Base Anemone
X inv-anemone - Parasicyonis A (SM) - Florasant Green Carpet Anemone
X inv-anemone - STICHODACTYLA TAPETUM - MINI CARPET ANEMONES
X inv-clam - Clam Assorted clams
X inv-coral - Corals - Assorted coral
X inv-coral - Sarcophyton Sp baby - Yellow Toadstool
X inv-coral - Sarcophyton Sp baby - Green Toadstool
X invert - Carcinus Elegans - Blue Legs Hermit Crab
X invert - Cerianthus Sp - Giant Tube Anemone--Purple Sunrise
X invert - Enoplometopus Debelius - Purple Reef Lobster
X invert - Enoplometopus Occidentalis - Red Hairy Reef Lobster
X invert - Hermit Crabs - Algae eating hermit crabs
X invert - Lysmata amboinensis <MED> - Cleaner Shrimp
X invert - Lysmata debelius - Cardinal Cleaner Shrimp
X invert - Lysmata debelius <LG> - Fire Shrimp
X invert - Nerita - Sp - Turbo Grazer
X invert - Periclimenes Holthuisi - Glass Anemon Shrimp
X invert - Periclimenes imperator - Emperor Shrimp
X invert - Periclimensis Brevicarpalis - Anemon Shrimp
X invert - Saron Rectirostris - Purple Legs Marble Shrimp
X invert - Stenopus hispidus - Boxing Shrimp
X invert - Stenopus Hispidus - Boxing Shrimp
X invert - Trochus Histrio - Turbo Snail (Pyramid-Small)
X invert - Trochus Pyramis - Turbo Snail (Pyramid-Medium)
X inv-worm - Bispira Guinensis - Feather Duster Pink / White
X inv-worm - Sabellastarte Sp. - Feather Duster Yellow / Green
X inv-worm - Sabellastrate SP - Tube Worm Assorted
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Perky Pets Service
Posted: June 6th, 2011, 10:08am CDT by Qaiser
I just want to give the:thumbup: for the service i received at Perky Pets. I went there on saturday to purchase 7kg Salt Mix and they never had stock and David actually opened a 22kg just to make up a 7kg bag. Saved me time and effort of going back. Thanks for the great service. -
Hungry Gobie
Posted: June 6th, 2011, 9:06am CDT by WINEGUMS
Hi Guys
I'm not sure what type of gobie I have, he is white with a black spot on his dorsal fin & small light blue dots around his gills. Anyway,what exactly do gobies eat? My tank is new so I'm not sure if there is enough for him to eat. This might sound strange but he looks 'skraal'. He doesn't eat the flakes,pellets or frozen mysis shrimp that the other fish eat. Is there anything I can feed him which he cannot resist? If someone can I.D him on this information that would be nice too!
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GBTA for sale: JHB North
Posted: June 6th, 2011, 8:50am CDT by Neil H
All other livestockCommon Name:
Scientific Name:GBTA
Size-
How long have you had it?50cm
Shipping or Collection only:03 years
Your location.Collection Only
Price:JHB North
Photo's:TBA
Notes:
Ok So I will be taking a break from marines for a little while, we are doing renovations around the house, and my new job has demanded way more than its fair share of time. Sometimes we need to take a break in order to regain the passion
So here is the deal, I have quite possibly the best Green Bubble tip Anemone in South Africa, I have had it for 03 years and it has survived in captivity for some 05 years to my knowledge, perhaps longer. It has a pair of breeding common perc clowns and this is a package deal they have to go together.
The nennie is HUGE, approximately 50cm in diameter when fully open. At this stage I am asking people to pm me if they are interested. Without sounding nasty, dont even contact me if you have a tank younger than 1 year, a tank smaller than 1.2m, insufficient lighting and dont know how to look after a nennie, this this is a beaut and it is very difficult for me to sell it, so I will be assessing its future home carefully.
If someone wants to keep if for me temporarily until I have another tank I have a number of other fish which I will be selling, that could go as payment for looking after the nennie .. let me know if anyone is interested in this option -
Looking for Boyu TL-450 or TL-550 - Durban
Posted: June 5th, 2011, 2:16am CDT by greem
Hi
Does anyone know of a Boyu TL-450 or TL-550 tank for sale around Durban?
I am looking to start a nano tank and looking for a reasonable deal.
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Is there time to convert to Marine?
Posted: June 5th, 2011, 1:25am CDT by Fishfingers
Greetings! This is my first post to this encyclopedia...sorry forum.
I am looking to convert my 1.65m tank (length includes the side filter compartments) into a reef tank but doing some research (talking to marine stockists, 3 different shops gave 3 different stories, and reading threads on this forum) I am not sure if I should procede with the conversion.
WHY?
Well, firstly, I live in Oranjemund, Namibia, where once every 6-8 weeks we have a 12hr power shutdown to service transformers etc.
Secondly, I am a secondee and my work permit expires in 16 months whereafter I will probably relocate to Gauteng...(or at worst/best overseas).
Lastly, it is an 7.5 - 9hr drive to CT (depending on passengers) done approx every 2 months. Therefore access to new equipment and stock is limited.
So the question is, should i convert the tank from fresh to marine? Because of my location it wil be a long processof setting it up before I can add fish (excluding the fact that I must still find a suitable home for my current children...sorry cichlids). How easy is it to relocate a reef tank? I think some pretty nifty planning is needed.
Lastly, I am very proud of my 3d rock background I built out of polystyrene and cement which looks like tabular sandstone with overhangs and cracks etc. This is now firmly glued in place so anything that attaches itself to this will need to detach itself before moving or die during transit.
So, if you are still awake after reading this epic introduction (yawn), then all i ask is in your opinion do you think I should convert (with only 16 months left) and is the tank with 3d background suitable)? Must post a picture of it I guess.
I'll research the equipment needed later (skimmers, sumps, wavemalers, RO/ID systems), just looking for some basic guidance from non-fish shop owners (Sponsors...pls dont take this personally!).
Cheers
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Reeftek TS1 Skimmer for sale for sale: Durban
Posted: June 5th, 2011, 10:16pm CDT by williet
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Reeftek TS1 Skimmer for sale
Shipping or Collection only:Durban
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:both at Buyers cost.
Notes:Hi All
I am getting rid of my reeftek TS1. I have upgraded to a 2m DT :thumbup: and I think it may be a bit undersized for a 1100 liters. It is less than a year old and I have done the Enkamat mod on the pump which kicks ass !
I was Thinking 700 but will take the nearest reasonable cash offer.
Heres some pics
Before upgrade
After Upgrade
You can see what this beasty does !!!!
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Micro bubbles NIGHTMARE!!
Posted: June 5th, 2011, 9:56pm CDT by Alias
Hey all,
For the life me o cant get the micro bubbles out of my display.
I have durso with ball valve into the return chamber and a baffle to try get them to stop.
I have tried putting a T piece on the bottom of the pipe but no joy. I even put a drain pipe up to try force them to rise but they still getting pulled under the baffle.
Here's a pic:
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more live rock
Posted: June 5th, 2011, 9:52pm CDT by pXius
Need another 10-15kgs
I'm in the weltevreden park area, so would prefer west rand offers.
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Guide to Aquascaping
Posted: June 5th, 2011, 9:46pm CDT by ziyaadb
Taken from here:
Coral Tank from Canada (1350gal Display Tank) - Page 41 - Reef Central Online Community
Post #1004
Here are a few general aquascaping tips...
- try to make it asymmetrical. Symmetry makes it look fake.
- use the small (orange size) pieces on the bottom to make a smaller footprint in the sand and create caves.
- hide plumbing etc. first, then continue with the rest of the tank.
- make sure you orient each rock with the "good side" up, while maintaining the natural strata (the position the rock was formed in) of the rock.
- don't place rocks precariously, for function (balance & stability) and aesthetic reasons.
- every rock has a centre of gravity you need to ascertain and respect.
- add substrate when the rock work is half done so the rock sits on the glass and not the sand. Otherwise fish and inverts will undermine, and collapse the structure.
- make an effort to have a low foreground, medium height mid-ground, and taller background, but don't make it too contrived or it will look fake.
- add more depth by using flat rocks on the back and end walls and through smaller islands or steps in the foreground. You can link these to the mid-ground with bridges, but don't make it too cute... and no Chinese fisherman statues
- remember to leave room for coral to grow at the top of the tank (don't go too high).
- try not to make a straight line of uniform height, break it up with peaks and valleys.
- leave some caves for non-photosynthetic corals and cave dwelling fish.
- create stable shelves for corals. You can use a pedestal to hold it up.
- drill the rock for coral pegs or magnets to hold corals in place.
- keep in mind that you want as much area as possible exposed to light. Too many overhangs or steep drop-offs will cause excess shadowing.
- use key stones to hold the reef structure together. These can double as bridges. Longer, flat bridge-stones will tie the mid-ground and background together for more stability.
- Test the stability of the reef as you go. Gently push down on it from above so the rocks lock together naturally.
- when it's done, go around the base and middle and remove rocks that aren't structural. This will open up the reef and create caves without losing structural integrity.
- try to picture what kind of corals you want in each location and design around that. Create a gentle sweeping base for mushrooms or colonial polyps on the bottom, and holes in the middle regions to hold euphylia branches for an overhang effect. Leave large areas for leather corals to fill. SPS corals look best if they are perched with little rock surrounding it.
- avoid the straight brick wall style at all costs.
- use the biggest rocks before you get stuck with them at the end, when they no longer fit. You can always break them into smaller pieces, but it's a shame when they traveled so far to get to your tank. You have all the puzzle pieces to complete the landscape, you just don't have the box with the picture of the finished product on it
- diversity in rock shape and size is key. Branches and flat pieces look great, but not if you have too many of them.
- most cable ties only last a few years under water, but they can help hold it together as you build and later as corals grow and bond it together. The clear/white cable ties last longer than the black ones.
- if you use powerheads, build caves to hide them and make sure you are able to remove them every couple of months to service.
- make sure that your rock-work doesn't impede with flow from returns or powerheads.
- leave access points for closed loop intakes, so you can use a tooth brush to clean them periodically.
- incorporate large enough coral perches and nooks to avoid stinging from neighbouring corals.
- use large shells or rock rubble at the base so sand sifting fish & inverts can build permanent, stable tunnels. This will stop them from constantly digging.
- leave room between the rock-work and glass for cleaning pads and magnets.
- use the ugly rocks at the back for stability, but don't pack it tight, as you need room for fish and water flow.
- try to leave a channel across the back at the bottom for a closed loop return or powerhead, to eliminate dead spots.
- test fit pieces out of the tank before you put them in.
- large island look good, but even better if one of them is somehow linked to another by rock. This helps with eye flow and continuity.
- don't be afraid of breaking pieces to fit. A small hammer is al you need.
- use only as much rock as you need. Don't feel obligated to add more rock just because you have it.
- if you don't like the way it looks, start again.
- always aquascape while the tank is empty (no water).
- remember to keep looking at the tank from different perspectives as you work, as you need to be sympathetic to all views of the reef. What looks great from one side of the tank may not from another. Even from a sitting or standing position, the look can be affected.
- drill out the rock with a diamond hole saw so you can place the rock over a PVC pipe skeleton.
- drill holes in rocks to allow effluent ports to have free flow while concealing them.
- you can use expanding spray foam to hold rock together, but don't fill void spaces for the sake of doing it, and cover it with aragocrete when it is finished.
- bond your reef structure together with waterproof marine grade cement that is protected against sulphide attack. Microsilica as a 10% admix will help make it more sculptable, cure faster, PH balanced, stickier, and stringer without shrinkage cracks. -
Any Blackberry users?
Posted: June 5th, 2011, 7:11pm CDT by viper357
Hi guys
Has anyone out there got a BlackBerry that can run a test for me please.
Can you try and access the forum using the BlackBerry Internet Service, not using wifi at home or at work.
I just need to know if you can browse the forum like normal, thanks. :) -
1st Water change
Posted: June 5th, 2011, 5:40pm CDT by belindamotion
Ok...so I tested the Salinity of my BOYU TL450 with a Aquarium Hydrometer and it read 1.019....instead of the safe range of 1.020-1.025.....My Salt is 1kg to 25L, so I mixed 100g to 2.5L......:blush:
As most probably know my Tank is still in "cycle"... 5 months later haha...anyway I took out 2.5L and added 2.5L fresh salt water...my question is....how do I know how much to remove...? 2L 5L...??? How do you work that out...? I think I have about 45L of water in my Tank...really need to master this before I add Coral and Fishes...would hate to do it wrong and loose my wildlife....:eek:
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Urgent help needed Salinity Issue : What to trust???
Posted: June 5th, 2011, 5:22pm CDT by costa
Hi guys,
Perhaps you can help me with an issue that has only recently surfaced.
I have had my tank for about 2 years now and there has never been any salinity
issues.
The refractometer I have been using has always been spot on and I checked its
reading again last week using one of those big floating hygrometers....they both
gave me the same reading.
Today, however, I did a water change and decided to check the 2 meters again:
Hygrometer 1.030 Refractometer 1.050 ( I have checked the calibration)
????????? My question is this: Which reading do I trust and why?? :(
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Reef Snow in nano
Posted: June 5th, 2011, 4:45pm CDT by Charl_Stanhope
Hey guys.
Sorry if this has been discussed but I cant find a thread on the internet where its said if its good or bad.
How do you guys feel about dosing Brightwells reef snow. I think of dosing it like maybe twice a week. Dont want to overdo feedings. Ive only got 2 clowns in my tank so dont really have a bio load. Will reefsnow add to nitrates and po4.
Is it good or bad? Ive only got a few softies,a torch and candy cane. -
Tank Bio-Load
Posted: June 5th, 2011, 11:29am CDT by Meneer
My 10 fish are in quarantine with copper treatment against ick.
My DT is running with 2 Hermits, a cleaner and a sea hare, and a few coral frags etc.
After a month of treatment, will the bacteria in my DT & Sump be enough if I re-introduce the 10 fish again? Surely the some bacteria will die off due to lack of fish excrement and the likes?
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I have had it with aiptasia
Posted: June 5th, 2011, 11:29am CDT by lcornelius
Hi all,
Aiptasia, will be the reason that I quit this hobby!
And I have just about had it!
So going to get rid of them for good!
I first decided to nuke them in a microwave. After some reading I realized that this would be a very very bad idea :P
So here is what I'm going to do:
Take all LR out of tank and place it in big container with fresh water for 2 days.
After 2 days drain all the water and add new fresh water. Add a bit of bleach and let it soak for 2 days.
Then drain the water again and add fresh water. Do this a couple of times.
I will then reseed my LR and cycle my DT with new water.
What do you think of this? -
Skimmer stoped working
Posted: June 5th, 2011, 11:15am CDT by Mad_Max
Hi,
I have a DIY skimmer that has been working very good over the past year. It produced thick brown scum that I empty every week.
A few day ago I added a Phosban reactor with birghtwell media and now the skimmer is not making scum. It usual does this when I do a water change, but only lasts about 1 hour, then all back to normal.
What is going on, will this resolve itself. Has anyone seen the same? -
Need info on Phos remover
Posted: June 5th, 2011, 11:00am CDT by mookz
Hi Guys
Is there a "best" phos remover media?
Is there a suggested brand that most guys use?
Do I have to have a reactor for it, or can I run it in a stocking or bag?
If in the reactor should it be Fluidised.
Thx in advance!!
ps. i need to post more pics and vids of my tank :) -
Looking for Chaeto algae
Posted: June 5th, 2011, 10:51am CDT by greenie
Good Morning, any one knows where I can buy Chaeto in the East Rand, would like to put in my sump. -
What will they live on?
Posted: June 5th, 2011, 9:59am CDT by Meneer
All my fish is in quarantine for a month, but my DT still has a cleaner shrimp, and 2 hermits. Must I throw some food in for them, or what will they live on? I also have a sea hare, but he grazes on algae, so he should be fine. -
Urgent help needed tank going bad
Posted: June 4th, 2011, 11:53pm CDT by THATB GUY
tank has very bad algae,have done a 100 percent water change maybe a week ago and the algae just takes over,some green and quite alot of dark brown,could it be the lighting (metal halide) or the skimmer?? please help... -
Nokia e63
Posted: June 4th, 2011, 10:17pm CDT by Franske
item location : Pta
Nokia e63 very good condition,with box and all cables earphone charger etc,also got a gel cover for it,very good condition
R750 -
help need with or 3000 pump
Posted: June 4th, 2011, 9:26pm CDT by flamming angel
Hey all I need some help with my pump.its been working fine n then all of a sudden it starts struggling to pump.I opened it up n cleaned the impeller n put everything back but still no luck.any ideas on what the problem is.do I need to change the impeller. -
Help please with RO unit!
Posted: June 4th, 2011, 9:14pm CDT by king squish
Hey all iv just got a Puritech Happy Aquarium 4 stage unit but not sure where the waste water will come out, and where does the little valve go, any help in setting up will help thanks!! -
New Video: Feeding the Scolly...
Posted: June 4th, 2011, 9:07pm CDT by MAXreefer
Feeding the Scolly... Video: Feeding the Scolly...
Category: Corals
Uploader: MAXreeferQuote:
Originally Posted by MAXreefer This a 10 min. video to show what happens when you feed a Scolymia Australis coral. It shows the different stages from inflating to deflating of the coral while feeding.
I was not really prepared to capture this and the colors are quite a bit off. This vid is quite long and therefore I added some nice background music to enjoy it... -
Boyu 550,refractometer and liverock for sale: Pretoria
Posted: June 4th, 2011, 9:05pm CDT by Franske
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
Location:Boyu 550,refractometer and liverock
Shipping or Collection only:Pretoria
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection
Notes:I have boyu tl 550 with reefoctopus hang on skimmer and boyu stand all for R2400
Refractometer one year old R500
+- 5 Kg of liverock for R60/kg
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Looking for
Posted: June 4th, 2011, 7:18pm CDT by Landu
Looking for about 10kg Fiji Pink Aragonite, PH pen, sun sun pump min 3000l/h,digital thermomiter, 3500l/h powerhead for skimmer...offers? -
Base rock for sale/swap for sale: JHB
Posted: June 4th, 2011, 7:07pm CDT by Tremayn
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
Location:Base rock for sale/swap
Shipping or Collection only:JHB
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:collection only
Notes:Hey people. I have about 9 good size base rocks. 1 is pretty big. These are diy rocks. Very porous and guaranteed NO hitch hikers! ;) ..
I have quite a bit of rock in my tank at the moment and will have no use for a lot of these rocks. Im looking to swap for frags (nice zoas, shrooms, lps etc .. not keen on leather types :whistling: ) .. Not really looking to sell these for cash however we could make a deal. Check my thread to see some rocks in action. These pics are to get an idea.
These rocks I put in my tank
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Do I need a chiller to keep corals?
Posted: June 4th, 2011, 5:37pm CDT by salty donut
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Loki's 3ft V2.0
Posted: June 4th, 2011, 4:30pm CDT by Loki
Hi Guys
After a recent prolonged power out I unfortunately lost almost all of my tank inmates.
All that made it was the male clown and a few of my Ricordea Floridas.
I took it as an opportunity to redo things a a bit more to my liking.
Hence the decision to go BB and simplify the scape.
Current inmates are :
1 x male true percula (from the original setup)
2 x goldie anthias
1 x McCosker's flasher wrasse
As far as equipment goes:
1 x reeftek ts1 skimmer
1 x life tech 2500 lph return
2 x Seio's (1 x 620 ; 1 x 820)
2 x 150W heaters
6 x 39W t5
Lighting spread as follows (front to back):
geisemann pure actinic
geisemann actinic +
geisemann aqua blue +
geisemann aqua blue +
geisemann actinic +
geisemann aqua blue +
geisemann actinic +
Hope you all enjoy the pics..
Haven't vacuumed in while but water change coming up soon.
RHS (ric side)
LHS (zoa side)
another LHS shot
FTS
That's it for now..
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White spot affect corals?
Posted: June 4th, 2011, 2:43pm CDT by gavster
Hey guys. I want to set up a cube as a Quarantine tank for my DT but want it to have some life too. So I'm thinking of permanently keeping some corals and locally caught fish in it too. The question is, if a new fish does turn out to have whitespot whilst in this tank and affect the fish and let's say, worst case scenario, they all die - will I have to clean out start the WHOLE tank again or just keep it fishless for a month to kill the whitespot but still be able to keep the corals? -
New Arrivals!
Posted: June 4th, 2011, 12:11pm CDT by Naiema
We had 2 new shipments this week. Clowns,Clams, Bubble tip Anemones,Ricordias,Zoanthus,Yellow,Brown &Regal Tangs,Japonicus, Butterflies Clowns, Copperbands, Gobies,Banggais, and more. Please call us on 0217122534/0826368990 -
Whats available this weekend at Two Oceans Aquatic
Posted: June 4th, 2011, 10:03am CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
Here is your list of what is available this weekend
Trev
Tennenti Tangs R425
Regal Tangs R395
Sail fin tangs
Scopas Tangs R245
Thread fin butterflies R195
Powder Blues R395
Pajama Cardinals R129
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Cycling with no LR
Posted: June 4th, 2011, 8:43am CDT by *Philip*
Hi All.
Can a new setup be cycled with sand only, or do I really need live rock? Don't want to take rock from my current tank and don't want to buy right now.
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stuuning soft coral and fish shipment
Posted: June 3rd, 2011, 11:11pm CDT by rugs
Hi guys we landed a stuning soft coral shipment as well as some beautiful fish. Pop around this weekend for some exciting specials. Coral prices range between R249-R349. Pop around you wont be sorry.
Here is the coral list:
CAULIFLOWERS FINGERLEATHER MUSHROOMLEATHER SPONGE MUSHROOMSOFT FINGER HAND
LEATHER LONG FINGERLEATHER MUSHROOM FINGERLEATHERBACK LEATHERBACK FINGERHARD FINGER HANDHARD FINGER DWARFCABBAGE DWARF FINGERHARD FINGERCHRISTMAS TREE - SPEAR TYPE
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Hard mushroom
Posted: June 3rd, 2011, 10:38pm CDT by deadmeat2016
Hi, I recently purchased a hard shroom and its a lovely coral, opens up and thrives but recently I noticed what I thought was a tube nennie in my sump on the sand about 6mm in diameter with tentacles.....
after nursing it for a while, i noticed ,while moving it, its more mushroom like with no 'neck'. after moving it from my sump today, i felt that it indeed had a solid base and on closer inspection, it looks exactly like a bloody hard shroom!
Could the coral have spawned somehow? or is it just coincidence?
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Maxreefer's Elos System120 build....
Posted: June 3rd, 2011, 6:53pm CDT by MAXreefer
Hey guys,
just joined the forum and introduced myself in the "new members" forum.
Here is a "flash back" from my Elos System120 setup. Will update of course with lots of pics from the progress.
A little more info about the setup.
Once again I decided to go with the Elos brand. I really like the sleek and modern design and if you see an Elos tank you will notice it is top notch quality. The glass is even superior to "Starphire glass" we see mostly here in the US. The edges are perfectly polished and the seams are perfectly cut and put together.
Of course the most important is what happens "inside" the tank but I also see it as a nice piece of furniture I can enjoy when I relax on the couch.
Equipment:- Elos system 120 (47.24 x 22.5 x 19.69)
- Elos cabinet with black doors
- Elos sump
- Skimmer: Elos PS1000. This is the brand new Needle wheel skimmer from Elos released at the InterZoo2010. I realize there are real good skimmers on the market who have proven to perform but after long talks with Jesse the Elos guy here in the US I really got the feeling they are standing behind this skimmer and it will perform extremely well. I like to try new things out and therefore willing to test and give this skimmer a shot.
- Return pump: Sicce Syncra Silent 3.0
- Lighting: Elos Aquatop with 3-4 LED stripes
- ATO: Elos Osmocontroller Digital
- Additional filtration: 2 NextReef MR1 Shorty Media Reactor. One will be for the carbon and the other one for the Filtra M Zeolith
- Water movement: Tunze Wavebox and 1 x MP40
- Controller: Apex
- Rock: For the first time ever I decided to go with Dry Rock.
02-04-2011: Tank arrival
540lbs to carry down in the basement
unwrapped
02-06-2011
Installed the cabinet lighting
Put sump in place
Figuring out now how I will do the plumbing and need to build a small cabinet next to the sump for all the electrical stuff.
Another view from the tank
Top view from the sumpGot those at Lowe's. Perfect for the bottom of the cabinet
Sump in the cabinetSome LED's for the cabinet lighting
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Pin cussion
Posted: June 3rd, 2011, 4:52pm CDT by Gwydion
Hi all, I am looking for a small pin cussion leather at a good price if someone has lemme know!
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Hello from Minnesota, USA
Posted: June 3rd, 2011, 4:22pm CDT by MAXreefer
Hey guys,
just wanted to introduce myself a little....
I was born and raised in Belgium but ended up living in the USA for several years now.
I have been in the hobby for about 8 years and started with a Red Sea Max up to a 180 gallon reef and setup a Elos System120 a couple months ago.
Why am I here?
Well I like to share a little from my reef of course but also interested to write and read about all aspects and different methods of keeping reef tanks in different parts of the world.
I will start a build thread from my Elos here very soon...
In the mean time if you want to have a look at my 180 gallon I had a while ago you can see a short video with some nice relaxing background music HEREHERE
Looking forward to be part of your community
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Niger Trigger for sale: East London
Posted: June 3rd, 2011, 3:53pm CDT by Kunhardt
Fish for saleCommon Name:
Scientific Name:Niger Trigger
Size of fish-
How long have you had the fish?Medium size (10cm)
Is the fish eating?3 months in my tank, a year in previous owners
Shipping or Collection only:Yes... plenty
Your location.collection
Price:East London
Photo's:R300
Notes:See my tank thread there is a pic of him.
Getting rid of my Niger Triggger. Completely reef safe...ever touched a fish, coral or invert. Eats like a pig and enjoys a good piece of Nori with the Tangs now and then. :)
Reason for Selling: He has found a spot in my substrate that he has decided there is food in and keeps digging it up covering all the bottom dwelling corals next to it with sand.
Will do well in a BB tank. :lol:
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UP-SIZINGgggg from my 130L Nano to a 1.2m tank
Posted: June 3rd, 2011, 2:23pm CDT by Reef-O
Hi
Got any advice on how long I have to wait before I add my coral and LS
to the tank. I'm using the water from my existing tank and adding Aquarium
water to fill the 1.2.:1:
Need opinions and advice..:thumbup:
THANKSSS UUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!! -
red sea max 250
Posted: June 3rd, 2011, 1:10pm CDT by salty donut
Hi can somebody please tell me if this is a good set up to keep corals and fish.
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Fish Shipment JUNE 2011
Posted: June 3rd, 2011, 11:38am CDT by bryan
Hi guys the following came in recently:
Yellow Hawaiin Tangs (M/L)
True Purple Tangs (Zebrasoma xanthurus)
Picasso Percular Clownfish **AMAZING** :whistling:
Pacific Sailfin Tangs
Emperor Angelfish (Adult)
Copperband Butterflyfish (S)
Bannerfish (M/L)
Kauderni/Bangai Cardinal
Pajama Cardinal
Blue Side Wrasse
Royal Dottyback
Blue-green Chromis
Foxface
Blonde Naso Tang (S/M)
Sixstripe Wrasse
Occelaris Clowns (M)
Blue Legs Hermit Crab
Turbo Snail (Pyramid-Medium)
Sand Sifting StarfFish
Sea Hares
Cleaner Shrimps (S)
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4x Star Polyps for sale: East Rand (Brakpan) - JHB
Posted: June 3rd, 2011, 11:15am CDT by Jaco Schoeman
Single Coral for saleCommon Name:
Scientific Name:4x Star Polyps
Size of coral-
How long have you had the coral?Aprox size of a tennisball
Shipping or Collection only:3months
Your location.Both - shipping on buyers account
Price:East Rand (Brakpan) - JHB
Photo's:R80 each
Notes:Guys, I have four of these in aprox the same size. They are the fine star polyps, the one with the fine fern leaf type polyp.
All encrusted on rocks
Thanks-
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Vortech Mp10 Es for sale: East London
Posted: June 3rd, 2011, 10:57am CDT by Slummies
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Vortech Mp10 Es
Shipping or Collection only:East London
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Both
Notes:Got this bad boy for sale. around 3months old and works like a charm!!!
nothing wrong with it at all -comes in original box with everything else.
Reason for selling - packing up marines
R2000-
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Closed today only 3/6/2011
Posted: June 3rd, 2011, 10:55am CDT by Two Oceans Aquatic S&S
Guys I am sorry but the shop will be closed today only. We will be open as usual from tomorrow but if anyone needs anything urgently call me on 0842410286 and I will make a plan.
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Is this aptasia?
Posted: June 3rd, 2011, 10:38am CDT by zak
There seems to be new things popping up everyday, first white spot, spaghetti worms and now these..
Sorry for the poor shot..
Is this snail safe?
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Red Sea Care Program
Posted: June 3rd, 2011, 9:28am CDT by lIghty
Hi All
Popped into my LFS in Hillcrest yesterday to find them unpacking a new range of products, it was the full range of the Red Sea Reef Care Program supplements.
[www.redseafish.com]
There was quite a bit of interest amoung the reefers in the shop and I was wondering if anyone has tried/tested these products yet? As you can see on the link above there are quite a few supplements availible, I would image one would have to use the relevent products together to get the best results? -
Frag Tank & breedign Setup for sale: Rondebosch, Cape Town
Posted: June 2nd, 2011, 11:37pm CDT by Lockes
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Frag Tank & breedign Setup
Shipping or Collection only:Rondebosch, Cape Town
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection only
Notes:I am selling my frag and breeding tanks
Frag Station: R2500
Two Frag tanks
1200l X 600w X 21h
1300l X 700w X 26h
Stand 132l X 700W
First level 930 high off the ground then 840 to next level
Breeding Setup: R2250
Tanks X 9 each 40mm overflow into 110mm pipe
Stand 130l X 560W
First level 710 high off the ground then 710 to next level
Each Tank 500l X 250w X 310h
900mm three chamber Sump
ATI powermodule 6 X 80W
Fans need cleaning
Added new and stronger cables
Make me an offer (PM)
ATI BM150 Skimmer (less than a year old) - Make me an offer
Reef octopus Skimmer Make me an offer
Hailea 1000B Chiller R3500
Has not bene used in 2yrs so needs some cleaning but good to go
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X-wave Wavemakers
Posted: June 2nd, 2011, 11:31pm CDT by pXius
Does anyone have any experience with these?
I'm looking at the WP-668 model, thats 2 pumps and a controller.
I know they're based on the tunze pumps and obviously not that good, but the do look promising considering the price.
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Clown for sale: Rondebosch, Cape Town
Posted: June 2nd, 2011, 11:01pm CDT by Lockes
Fish for saleCommon Name:
Scientific Name:Clown
Size of fish-
How long have you had the fish?Semi to Adult
Is the fish eating?months
Shipping or Collection only:yes....anythign from frozen to live
Your location.both on condition
Price:Rondebosch, Cape Town
Photo's:Various
Notes:I have a number of pairs of clowns for sale
Two pairs of B&W O's R1500 per pair
One Pair O's Breeding R1200
One Pair O's R1000
Single Perc R200
Pair Tomato Clowns Breeding R500
These are all in good condition and been in my system for months and some years
Shipping can be done at buyers cost and 100% non-refundable payment regardless......-
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Overflow link
Posted: June 2nd, 2011, 7:53pm CDT by herkie
Can someone please help me find a link to a thread with plans for one of those overflows that sits on the glass with half inside and the other part outside. A friend needs to build one to use on a tank that can not be driled. -
Various corals for sale: Centurion/Pretoria
Posted: June 2nd, 2011, 7:31pm CDT by nico.m.ferreira
Various corals for saleCommon Names:
Scientific Names:Finger leather or something
Size of coralDoes any one care>
How long have you had the corals?about 10cm and 15cm
Shipping or Collection only:a while
Your location.Collect only, sorry ppl
Price:Centurion/Pretoria
Photo's:Swop for corral or buy see price bollow
Notes:R150
This for R180
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My Mini Carpet Anemones
Posted: June 2nd, 2011, 7:28pm CDT by Kunhardt
So these guys are quickly becoming the in thing to keep all over the world and the craze is now hitting our shores.
Coming in beautiful colours and being easy to keep and propogate I am sure we will see a lot around in the next few months.
So why not post pics of your Mini Carpet Anemones here so we can all see them. :)
I will start it off.
I bought three of these little guys this morning that came in on the Vietnam shipment last night. One Maroon and green, one Pink and green and one Dark green with a lighter shade of green running through it.
Here are some pics after just being introduced into the tank as well as a pic that I took this evening of them. Sorry for the bad pics, will try and take better ones tomorrow.
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Black paint IN DT
Posted: June 2nd, 2011, 7:25pm CDT by Alias
Hey all,
I have my return pipe split into a T in the tank to help with flow, but it's made of grey connectors and blue pipe. I want this to be black to it will "blend" into the background (which is black).
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Like a kid in a candy store
Posted: June 2nd, 2011, 7:21pm CDT by salty donut
I have 7 pages open, reading multiple threads, drooling big time, wifes giving me strange looks, she knows a want a tank bad. I want a tank and i want it now! -
14000k, 250w, MH
Posted: June 2nd, 2011, 6:55pm CDT by nico.m.ferreira
Hi all. I am looking for a 14000k, 250w, MH globe. The double ended one that slides in.
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Finding Nemo just got easier
Posted: June 2nd, 2011, 6:38pm CDT by maxisoft
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Mini anemone SPECIAL
Posted: June 2nd, 2011, 5:03pm CDT by Moolis
Hi Reefers
We have lots and lots (more than 40) of these mini anemones in stock.
If you want one come in ASAP or phone Shawn on 012-751 2432
With these we also landed lots of other corals and fish. PLUS we still have brilliant purple tangs, yellow tangs, Sohal tangs and red line butterfly's
This is just a teaser of the mini anemone specimens that landed!!!! YOU SHOULD SEE THEM ALL
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Tank build advice
Posted: June 2nd, 2011, 4:33pm CDT by gavster
Ok after a few months of planning I'm almost ready to start my build. I'm starting my build this weekend. I just wanted to see if any of you had any advice before I do...
So far I'm thinking 1500 x 600 wide x 700 high.
Yes, yes, I know that's high but I can't stand having to bend down to look into a tank. (Even the stand is slightly higher) I want to walk into the room and look straight at the tank and I'm willing to do whatever I need in the tank from a set of steps.
Other than that I'm going with a DSB and oversized skimmer plus all the usual hardware.
The only two other things I'm unsure about are the lights and the overflow.
I want a full coral reef tank, but I'm not big on SPS. LPS will be the dominant corals. With this in mind I'm thinking 8 x 54w T5's for their low heat. Is this enough? Can I get away with less?
Finally, the overflow has me baffled. I want three FULL viewing panes and ideally don't want to see the overflow if possible, so was thinking of an external centre overflow. What do you guys think? Other than that I was considering a triangular, instead of rectangular overflow on the inside centre because I thought that this might be less intrusive and not obstruct flow as much? I'm not COMPLETELY against having the standard rectangular, centre overflow on the inside of the tank, but was just hoping to avoid it if we could come up with some bright ideas. I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels its an eyesore?
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Various Tangs and Inverts for sale: West Rand
Posted: June 2nd, 2011, 4:29pm CDT by dallasg
Fish for saleCommon Name:
Scientific Name:Various Tangs and Inverts
Size of fish-
How long have you had the fish?9cm Sohals, 5cm Purples, 5cm Yellow Tangs, medium fire gobies and shrimp, 8cm+ foxfaces, medium scopas
Is the fish eating?2-3 months
Shipping or Collection only:yes eating flakes and nori
Your location.collection
Price:West Rand
Photo's:Excludes Shipping
Notes:
for a change i am selling and not buying, I have these to sell from my various tanks i am closing down or have, very hard for me, had WAY to many tanks and it was costing $$$. they were setup in my fishroom but with power and elec prices i am taking them down.
2 x sohal tangs @ R850ea (1 booked dale6)
4 x purple tangs @ R850ea
4 x yellow tangs @ R400ea - (2 for kensleyk, 1 marius, 1 gwydion)
8 x Purple/Magnificant Fire Fish R150ea
8 x Fire Cracker Shrimps @ R125ea ( all to chicka)
these below i will have pics of in a day or so when i get them out the DT and drop them off at my friends place
3 x Foxfaces @ R200ea
2 x Scopas Tangs @ R150ea (1 to maxisoft, 1 to flamming angel)
1 x sand sifting gobie R80 (gwydion)
1 x Bicolor dottyback @ R100ea (gwydion)
2 x Orchard Dottybacks - tank bred @ R200ea (leslie 2)
i have a friend looking after them for me, so if you keen will meet u at his place for viewing.
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Pet Stop - introduce a friend
Posted: June 2nd, 2011, 4:24pm CDT by Moolis
Hi Reefers
We have launched the competition on 28-05-2011.
The basic concept is - Bring or send your friend (that are not already on the list) to visit Pet Stop and enter his/her details for "Pet Stops email notification list" :thumbup:
The person that brought the most "new" customers to Pet Stop, win the 1st prize worth R40 000-00. The person that introduced the 2nd most "new" customers win the 2nd prize worth R10 000-00
This is the 1st prize
So lets start bringing friends, family, buddies and any one interested in pets to Pet Stop. I am willing to "pay" the person that bring the most people R40 000-00:whistling: :1: -
synthetic base rock for sale: Cape Town
Posted: June 2nd, 2011, 4:09pm CDT by HenkHugo
All other livestockCommon Name:
Scientific Name:synthetic base rock
Size-
How long have you had it?30 to 40kgs
Shipping or Collection only:6 months
Your location.both
Price:Cape Town
Photo's:R30/kh
Notes:
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Seio M820 for sale: Paulshof
Posted: June 2nd, 2011, 4:07pm CDT by flamming angel
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Seio M820
Shipping or Collection only:Paulshof
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection
Notes:Got this pump for sale.
Wanting R200.
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10% Discount day on the saterday the 4th
Posted: June 2nd, 2011, 3:57pm CDT by Perky pets superstore
Hi all, we recieved some nice coloured Zoos ect rom Vietnam.
Here are some pics.
White centered orange pettled button pollyps - R398.95
Blue /green centered ,green pettled buttons - R369.95
red centered green pettled buttons - R398.95
Green centered brown buttons - R298.95
Mixed coloured buttons - R369.95
Mixed coloured buttons - R369.95
Gorgonians - R249.95
Hairy mushrooms & orange centered zoos - R398.95
XXL rogus clam R598.95
Medium/large rogus clam - R479.95
Watermelon striped mushrooms - R369.95
Orange centered green buttons - R398.95
Lilac centered brown zoo - R349.95
There are many more and all marine livestock is on a 10 % special on saterday the 4th only
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Dive/Collection buddy
Posted: June 2nd, 2011, 3:17pm CDT by gavster
If anyone is looking for a dive buddy for specimen collecting in particular please let me know. I want to get back into crayfishing and spearfishing after a few years break, but more importantly learn from one or two of you, more accomplished specimen hunters now that I'm setting up my marine tank.
Responsible, experienced buddy's are welcome!
I'm still in the build phase so don't worry, whatever we catch is yours for now, but I expect the favour to be returned later!;) -
skimmate colour
Posted: June 2nd, 2011, 2:13pm CDT by mupwi
hi I have noticed that most peoples skimmate is a dark brown color where as mine is more of a green tea.
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Chaeto Wanted
Posted: June 2nd, 2011, 12:32pm CDT by Immo
Looking for some please...Rather Urgent..
DURBAN ONLY !!!!! -
Reef Pearls Tested / Review
Posted: June 2nd, 2011, 10:43am CDT by Jaco Schoeman
Okey guys, Dorry Pets in PTA has asked me to test and review a new product that is available in South Africa called Reef Pearls. This product has been used by many reefers abroad, but here we have no known knowledge of it.
Dorry Pets' reasoning for allowing me to test the food, is that I have a dedicated NPS tank, and how better to test food than on corals that requires food as a sole form of nutrition. Other photosynthetic coral would open up with other factors and the test may not be as accurate. So the NPS test was the best way, as they will not react if food is not to their liking.
The manufacturer of Reef Pearls are the same guys that manufacture NP Reducing Bio Pellets.
Firstly I want to post some information from their website and there after I will post my opinion and test results on the product.
Website Info:
Reefpearls are (zoo)plankton mimicking feeding pellets for corals and other filterfeeders. They have a neutral buoyancy, high nutritional value and low levels of inorganic phosphates.Reefpearls contain microencapsulated particles which are stable for 4-24 hours in the watercolom and have a low leakage of nutrients, thus floating around for a long time and allowing a long feeding time for your animals. Reefpearls consists of a mixture of different pellet sizes, ranging from 5-200 µm (microns), that is mimicking the natural sizes of plankton. They can simply be dosed by using a automated fish feeder.
Reefpearls contain the essential levels of phosphates, however, in contrast to most other feeds, these phosphates are in an organic form (attached to proteins and DNA) instead of inorganic phosphates (PO4) . This will result in lower pollution of your tank and better uptake of this essential element by your corals and other filterfeeders.
Product information
Feeding:
Feeding depends on which kind and how much corals and/or filterfeeders you need to feed. It also depend on the watervolume of your aquarium. As guideline we suggest 2 feedings a day for photosynthetic corals and 6-12 feedings a day for non photosynthetic corals. Start with 1/5 - 1/4 of a teaspoon of food per feeding time for each 350-500 liters of water. After your corals are used to the feeding regime, you can slowly add more food per feeding time. Keep feeding your fish and other animals like normaly with a premium flake and/or pellet fishfood like Omega One Fish Food and/or frozen fishfoods like brine shrimp, mysis, krill, etc.
Reefpearls ingredients and analyses:
Ingredients: Fishmeal, Fish Oil, Lecithin, Vitamins & Minerals, Anti-oxidants.
Reefpearls are produced in the European Union.
Analyses:
Protein: 67%
Lipids: 11%
Carbohydrates: 4%
Fibers: 0,6%
Ash: 13%
Vitamin A: 1.400 IU/KG
Vitamin D3: 300 IU/KG
Vitamin E: 510 ppm
Vitamin C: 1.450 ppm
Organic-P: 1,67%
Inorganic PO4: 0,001%
HUFA: 3%
Packaging and Expiration date:
Reefpearls are packed in PET / ALU / LDPE standup pouches with a recloseble ziplock on the top. The standup pouches are thermo sealed at the top. This type of packaging features a strong barrier against water vapor and oxygen and keep the product at his best for a long time, even when it is opened and reclosed. The expiration date is printed on the front of the label.
Water quality:
Because of the high nutritional value and feeding frequency of the Reefpearls, please keep an eye on the NO3 and PO4 levels in your aquarium. In order to easily control Nitrates (NO3) we suggest using our NP Reducing BioPellets. For more info, please click here.
In order to control your Phosphates (PO4) we suggest using our DVH - Instand Phosphate Remover (For more info, please click here.) or a good quality phosphate remover / absorber.
Frequently Asked Questions What is the difference between organic and inorganic phosphate ?
All living organisms contain organic phosphate. Phosphates are building blocks for all living organisms. Inorganic phosphates (PO4) can be used as a preservative and some manufacturers add inorganic phosphates to their foods as a nutrition. Reefpearls only contain organic (natural) phosphates, which are attached to proteins and DNA, which is absorbed much easier by your animals compaired to inorganic phosphates. This also results in a lower pollution of your water during the feeding.
How much should I feed ?
This is a very hard question to answer. It mainly depends on your watervolume. The food must be present in the water colom so the corals and filterfeeders can catch the Reefpearls when they float by. An other factor is which kind of corals / filterfeeders you need to feed. Photosynthetic corals / animals have algae inside called zoöxanthells who live in symbiose with the coral / animal. These algae also give nutritions to the animal by converting light in to energy. Knowing this we suggest supplement feed your photosynthetic corals / animals twice a day.
There are also non-photosynthetic animals that need to actively catch their food that is floating by in the water colom. In this case you need to have enough food in the water colom so the animals can catch it with their tenticles or mouth. That is why we suggest 6-12 feedings per day. We suggest by starting with 1/5 - 1/4 of a teaspoon of Reefpearls per feeding time per 350 - 500 liters of water.
Reefpearls are stable for 4-24 hours and have a neutral buoyancy, they stay much longer in the watercolom then other foods for corals. You can simply dose them with a automated fish feeder, there is no need to pre-soak the pellets.
Do I still need to feed my fish now I am using Reefpearls ?
YES !! Reefpearls are so small that most fish cant see them or dont pay attention to it. Keep feeding your fish with a premium flake or pellet food and/or with frozen foods like brine shrimp, mysis, krill, etc.
My nitrates are going through the roof, HELP !
Because of the high nutritional value of Reefpearls you need to keep a eye on the nitrates and phosphate levels. If you want to keep non-photosynthetic corals / animals or feed multiple times per day you need to have a kind of nitrate reduction. The easiest way to do that is adding our BioPellets to your system. A good skimmer is also very important ofcourse.
Are Reefpearls the same a Golden Pearls from the USA ?
No, Reefpearls are nothing like Golden Pearls. Reefpearls are made in Europe by a special process which makes the Reefpearls unique. Next to that there are no inorganic phosphates added to our Reefpearls.
My findings:
Before I go into anything, the company is contradicting itself with regards to the phosphates, causing me to doubt the claims therof. If you look under the above section, I have marked the contradicting areas in red. You can decide for yourself...;)
So onto the product, what does it look like?
The package is an 80gram silver package that has a ziploc seal. There are very little information on the packaging, with absolutely no indication on how much to feed, or how to feed. All of this information is only available on the website. This is another daunting aspect of the product, as many noobs will either overfeed and overload the bioload on the system, or underfeed and will not see the required result.
Initially when I read about the product I was under the impression that it was pearsized balls, that would dissolve over time, releasing food into the water column. This conclusion came from the fact that they said it can be used with fishfeeders. To my surprise, this product was in fact a brown poweder, and looked nothing like a pearl...
How does one feed it?
Well, the manufacturer says that it can be used with a fishfeeder, but I found this to be a bit debatable. Being in powder form, most of it just floats on top of the water, and would thus quickly be pulled in by your tank overflow. If you however just whisk it once or twice, the reef pearls quickly sinks. For this reason I would imagine that if you could introduce the food dry onto the water column in an area where the water ripples quite aggressively, you may be able to mix the dry substance into the water with minimal Reef Pearls drifting off. With regards to the natural boyancy the manufacturer states, I also could really see their point. According to what I understood, the pearls will remain afloat, untill desolved. This was very hard to see in my NPS system with lots of flow, but in my lagoon pico tank with very little flow, I found that the pearls just sinked to the bottom and remained there. Not sure where the boyancy comes to play there.
Here is a photo of it being dropped into saltwater without mixing:
Here you can see some of them sinking upon introduction, whilst most stays afloat:
Heres the product after a good swirl, and you will now see the "pearl" resemblance as they are in fact tiny little balls:
The test subject:
I decided to use a normal Tubastrea sp. (Suncoral) for this excersize. Reason being that they are not as sensitive to being moved around as many gorgonians, dendrophyllia, chilli coral etc. I used a very small little 200x200 tank, with water from my DT, and a very small little pump for circulation.
This photo was taken of the subject coral just before the food was introduced:
This photo was taken immediately after the Reef Pearls where introduced:
I then took photos in exaclty 10 minute intervals:
10 minutes from introduction:
10 minutes later:
10 minutes later:
10 minutes later:
Conclusion:
As you could see, the product does work, and works quite well. Note the mouths of the suncoral heads. They are swolen very heavily, and this only happens when they detect filterfoods in the water column, as they then increase their surface area of the mouth, thus taking in more food. If they feed on 'n mysis shrimp for example, the mouth would only open enough to consume the shrimp.
So within 30minutes the coral opened up fully from being closed up 95%. I have been feeding Reef Pearls now for about 3 weeks, and the all the corals in my tank are doing incredibly well. I must admit that I cannot see an improvement from the coral from the time I started feeding Reef Pearls, but they do seem to react well to the product.
I have no reason to believe that my water parameters are any better / worse from feeding the product, but overfeeding will definetly swing the scales.
This is a great product to use on any system, however I do not see the need for a fishfeeder if you have a normal mixed reef. I would recommend feeding a normal mixed reef with your normal products, and try feeding reef pearls every three days.
The cost of the product is R190 from Dorry Pets, so that is thus R2.38 per gram, which is much cheaper than the likes of Cyclop Eeze etc.
I can recommend this product to anyone, it works, it's cheap and I have not seen any problems using it.
Thank you @lanzo and @Tiger !!
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Bali polyps missing
Posted: June 2nd, 2011, 10:11am CDT by Tim S
Hi all,
I purched a piece of LR with bali polyps on it. It's been in my tank 1,5 weeks and all the polyps have dissapeard! My wrass rolled the stone around for the first few days but then I wedged it down to prevent this. I noticed them getting less and thought it might be too close to the light and moved it down to the bottom. I now have an expencive stone :(. Anyone got specific advise as to what went wrong? -
Flow in 900 x 900 cube
Posted: June 2nd, 2011, 9:31am CDT by lcornelius
Hi all,
I need new pumps for my tank.
So 1 MP40 or 2
or 1 Tunze 6105 or 2
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1.2x60x60 system with wooden cabinet for sale: Cape Town
Posted: June 2nd, 2011, 8:01am CDT by HenkHugo
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
Location:1.2x60x60 system with wooden cabinet
Shipping or Collection only:Cape Town
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection
Notes:
R5500 or a realistic offer.
Tank 1.2x60x60
Sump 1.15x50x50
Heater jager 300watt
Skimmer - Deltec ap600 (needs feed pump)
Light unit - Aquamedic 2x DE 150watt MH + 2x T5s
+-30 kgs DSB sand (i'll put in that sexy MicrobeLift salt bucket ;) )
return pump
3x power heads (1 is a resun)
I bought this system 2nd hand to setup in my office at home. It is simply to much work for me to maintain all of my tanks with my current work schedule.
I had the DT re-siliconed before i filled it up and the sump it brand new. The chiller will be going on the 1.6m tank so its not part of the deal.
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30 to 40kgs of synthetic base rock for sale: Cape Town
Posted: June 1st, 2011, 7:17am CDT by HenkHugo
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
Location:30 to 40kgs of synthetic base rock
Shipping or Collection only:Cape Town
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:both
Notes:Pics to follow
Hi guys,
I have 30 to 40kgs of synthetic base rock for sale. It was removed from my matured system and placed in a running tank in my office. I want to sell the tank but first I need to sell the rock in it.
I will remove some of the pieces and take some photos once the sunrises.
R30 a kg per piece or R25 a KG if you take the lot. -
Chaeto
Posted: June 1st, 2011, 11:40pm CDT by gMAN
Anybody in need of some? Need to get rid of a bit and don't wanna just bin it..... -
ID Please
Posted: June 1st, 2011, 10:42pm CDT by zak
Theres 2 of these creatures in my DT. "Tentacles" are about 3-4cm..
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Galvanised stands for sale: Cape Town
Posted: June 1st, 2011, 9:25pm CDT by Ahmed1477
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Galvanised stands
Shipping or Collection only:Cape Town
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection only
Notes:I have 2 galvanised stands of 25mm square tubing that can handle 3 tanks above each other with place for a sump as well.
The dimensions are:
Length: 87cm
Width: 61cm
Height: Tanks 1 &2 & sump 50cm
Height Tank 3 55cm
you could possibly squeeze 2 90cm tanks back to back on one level or have the tanks custom made to fit.
Wanting to swop for some frags either zoas, mushrooms, ricordeas.
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Reef Octopus Overflow Box for sale: Durban
Posted: June 1st, 2011, 7:32pm CDT by Afsal
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:Reef Octopus Overflow Box
Shipping or Collection only:Durban
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Both
Notes:Bought this a few months back from irshaad and it's still lying in the same box/condition it was sent in. I paid R300 including shipping. Selling it for R 300 excluding shipping.
Afsal
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What time does dorrypets open
Posted: June 1st, 2011, 7:12pm CDT by rakabos
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Boyu TL-550 for sale: Sandton
Posted: June 1st, 2011, 6:53pm CDT by CliveS
Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
Location:Boyu TL-550
Shipping or Collection only:Sandton
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:Collection Only
Notes:I have a complete system for sale.
It is a Boyu TL-550 on a stand/cabinet, complete with original skimmer, original return pump, original lights in the hood as well as the original moonlight in the hood. It is in immaculate condition.
The system ran for about 6 months and then I decided to upgrade to a larger tank.
Asking R,3000.00, cash only.
(rocks and substrate are excluded)
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Frustration - What to do
Posted: June 1st, 2011, 6:21pm CDT by Ross
Hey Guys
I am at a crossroads with my reef. From day one I have had all sorts of bad luck with it (ask the guys from Idol). Things looked like they were coming right but it is still a massive struggle.
Softies and LPS have always done well. SPS looked good and were growing like crazy but colors were not so great. Changed up the lights and the colors were amazing and growth was still good.
I had an aptasia problem and I got a Kleins Butterfly to help sort it out. He did a good job for a bit. I knew I took a chance with him as a coral nipper and eventually he gave up on the aptasia and turned to my corals. He is gone now but my corals are in terrible shape and they don't look like they will make it.
I also have a massive infestation of little white start fish (i did research them and some eat algae and some are a problem) I just keep trying to get them out when I see them.
Parameters are all good, even wrote and app that I log everything in and graph all my readings etc. I have tried the big water changes a week, one big water change a month and then long spaces of time between water changes.
So I wanted to "start over". I was wondering if I removed my big island of rock, the SPS one with the aptasia would this be a big hit on the tank. I only want to take them out to try get the aptasia off. How long would the rock have to be out the water for the ones I don't see to die? The problem here is this is going to be tough on the good stuff in the rock.
I would also replace the sand at the same time, any problems?
Fish would stay in the tank, and SPS that I think might have a chance will be put on plugs and also left in the tank.
Just don't know anymore... other option is a nice listing in the classifieds :( -
Landed Vietnam again today
Posted: June 1st, 2011, 6:09pm CDT by lanzo
Hi Guys
Landed some Vietnam corals- Clams
- Plenty of zoa's
- Mushrooms
- Rics
- Yuma's
- Tapetum anemones (Mini anemones...colours are insane)
Search for Dorry Pets
Cheers guys -
Idol marine new stock
Posted: June 1st, 2011, 5:18pm CDT by Bob the (reef)builder
HI ALL:)
WE HAVE RECIEVED AN AMAZING NEW SHIPMENT.:thumbup:
CLAMS,CROCEA,MAXIMA,SQUAMOSA.
COLOURFUL ZOOANTHIDS.
AN AWESOME VARIETY OF MUSHROOMS,SOME RICORDEA
YUMA WE HAVE NEVER SEEN BEFORE.
48 AQUACULTURED SPS PIECES.
BRAIN AND DOUGHNUT CORALS IN COLOURS YOU NEED TO SEE TO BELIEVE.
WE WILL TRY TO POST PICTURES TOMORROW.:thumbup:
PLEASE COME IN TO STORE TO SEE THESE AMAZING PIECES
FOR YOURSELVES.
KEEP IT SALTY,
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salt options
Posted: June 1st, 2011, 5:10pm CDT by DG
hi all,
im not sure in which category this belongs, but here goes...
is the salt used for marine tank water, the same as salt used for swimmingpools aka, swimmingpool salt... -
Announcement of New SA Distributer
Posted: June 1st, 2011, 4:53pm CDT by Stuart Bertram
D-D are pleased to announce our new distributer in South Africa as:
Triple Five Aquarium Solutions.
We wish Keith (Nemos Janitor) and Sumishan good luck and ask for your support in expanding the range of Deltec and D-D products on the SA market.
Can I also thank Adam who was our previous distributer for all of his help over the years but now wants to focus more on other areas of his own business, Exotic Aquariums.
Adam will work closely with Triple Five and continue to stock the products in his store.
Stuart -
Ocean acidification leaves clownfish deaf
Posted: June 1st, 2011, 3:58pm CDT by 459b
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New Skimmer help
Posted: June 1st, 2011, 3:43pm CDT by williet
Hi all
I have a major challenge. I have a 1200L system with a TS1 currently running it :P
I have no bioload so... it is ok... But I will shortly need to get rid of my TS1 and look at a skimmer.
I have one requirement - it must be in my sump. Do not want is standing in my lounge... My clearances underneath my tank are as follows. 54cm height and allowed footprint is 58cmx24cm.
Any suggestions...
I was thinking even a DIY skimmer ?
Guys? any advise ?
Thanks all !:thumbup:
Willie -
Charl's small Upgrade
Posted: June 1st, 2011, 2:36pm CDT by Kender
My tank seemed a bit small, so I had a custom tank build 1350 x 600 x 650. I converted my 4 foot tank into a sump with a DSB and macro algae. Total water in the systems is about 700 litters. DSB consists of a layer of play sand (10 cm), layer of live sand ( 3 cm) and a layer of Aragonit (3 CM). Sand in sump use to be in the old sump only added new play sand.
Been running a month now and my Zoas seems quit happy. Unfortunately I lost my blue tang with the move from old to new tank.
Tank is still a work in progress as I still need to close up the stand and lights, as well as buy more lights. I currently have 6 x 54W T5's on the DT and 2 x 20W T8's on the Sump.
Saving for two 150 watt Metal Halides, so hopefully soon lights will be adequate as well.
Water parameters after 3 weeks:
PH 8.4
KH 8.5
Salinity 1.025
Ammonium 0.02
Nitrite 0.02
Nitrate 5
Temp 25
Ca 440
Mg 1350
Overall everything in the DT seems happier.
Will post some pictures soon.
Any advice welcome -
OR 6500 impeller
Posted: June 1st, 2011, 2:20pm CDT by Suhayl
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New Sponsor - Triple Five Aquarium Solutions
Posted: June 1st, 2011, 2:14pm CDT by viper357
Please welcome our Newest Sponsor - Triple Five Aquarium Solutions, with Nemos Janitor and Sumeshan at the helm.
Importers and Wholesalers of Aquarium Products, with some exciting news about both their hardware and livestock dealings, including Deltec and D-D which I will leave for them to announce. Also importers of marine fish with large livestock landing and quarantine systems. Proper, guaranteed live stock will be marketed to the local fish shops.
Welcome aboard guys. :)
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Looking for a 300w Jager heater
Posted: June 1st, 2011, 1:54pm CDT by Tremayn
Hey guys Im looking for a 300w jager heater in JHB .. Thanks :) -
24w T5 unit and 70w MH for sale: Centurion
Posted: June 1st, 2011, 12:58pm CDT by akhannay
Hardware for saleThread title:
Location:70w MH fitting, bulb and power brick - R350
Oddysea 65cm 4x T5 unit (24w) with all gear and mountings - R900
Collection only:Centurion
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:sorry
70w mh bulb is about 5 months old and is 14000k colour
T5 unit was bought new 3 months ago for R1200 (discounted) and has 1x pink, 1x white and 2x actinic bulbs
Notes:
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Urgent help needed My sea star being eaten?
Posted: June 1st, 2011, 11:21am CDT by Henkart
Hi Guys
I bought a sea star over the weekend, it was perfectly fine, now it seems like someting in my tank is biting it, like chunks out of it...
I have
2 small hermit crabs
3 turbo snails
1 fire shrimp
2 cleaner shrimp
1 clown
1 blue regal
please tell me what i should do... -
Aqua Medic Blue Reef 1000
Posted: June 1st, 2011, 11:20am CDT by Keeganp
Elo
Anybody know where I can get one of these guys from?
Aqua Medic Blue Reef 1000
Thanks -
Id Needed
Posted: June 1st, 2011, 10:51am CDT by Duimpies
Hi Guys , saw this thing for the first time in my tank last night ?
Any one have an idea what it is, looks like a slug, is it reef friendly ?
sorry about the pics, was taken with phone
its black and has white tips on the eyes -
Canon 550
Posted: June 1st, 2011, 10:44am CDT by Evo R
Hey guys.
Need a bit of info from you...
Are the Canon 550 any good and what do they normally go for?
Thanks guys -
TS2 Exterior water depth
Posted: June 1st, 2011, 9:19am CDT by 3dd
Morning
I have a TS2 skimmer with the exterior water level where the red line is on the picture. Is this water level correct or to high? The diagram that was included with the skimmer had the water level about 10mm higher than what mine is at the moment.
Thanks for the help guys :)
PS. Sorry if this post looks completely wrong, I'm a NOOB at posting on this forum. -
please id the mushrooms
Posted: June 1st, 2011, 9:18am CDT by robertkukla
can someone please ID these little mushrooms, they are pure white with green tips and a purple mouth
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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Posted: June 1st, 2011, 8:56am CDT by Ross
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM and Canon 1.4x Extender for sale.
Excellent quality, hardly used. I do not use this lens at all.
R13500.00 as a package.
