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Stingray care

Posted: September 30th, 2011, 11:50pm CDT by amalick

Hi Guys

I'm feeling tempted to buy a blue spotted sting ray from perkys pets superstore for my new FOWLR system.

1) Any advice on care level (i.e. Difficult to keep or moderate) ?

2) Do these guys carry or get white spot since I wont be able to QT it because my QT's have all had copper in one time or another.

3) My substrate is Aquamedic aregonite mixed with play sand - Is this a problem since ive read that they require only sand due to there sensitive underbelly ?

My Reef Tank

Posted: September 30th, 2011, 11:50pm CDT by ShaneO

My reef tank running since March 2011!

Finally, I get to be a Reef Aquarist again

Posted: September 30th, 2011, 11:10pm CDT by sihaya

It's sad when you write articles, and answer questions, etc. etc., and yet, don't have a reef aquarium of your own. I had to give all mine up a couple years ago. It was heart breaking for me. :(

Now, finally, I get to start all over again. My husband got me a brand new 75g tank. :thumbup: It's awesome.

I'm so friggin' excited and it doesn't even have water in it yet! I'm determined not to make all the same old stupid mistakes I made last time. This time, I'm going to make all NEW and intelligent mistakes.

Stay tuned, pics to come

a few pretty pics

Posted: September 30th, 2011, 10:55pm CDT by crispin

i managed a nice shot of a fire shrimp the other day and thought id share

and hers is a rainfords goby (great fish especially for smaller tanks) i managed to get in focus

Pakistani Butterfly (redtailed butterfly)

Posted: September 30th, 2011, 10:52pm CDT by crispin

I have wanted a pair or small group of retailed butterfly for a while and have had my eye on one at an lfs for a couple of weeks, and i needed some retail theraps yesterday so i brought the fella. Its a truley beautiful adition to the tank although he is hammering my sponges and life on the LR fast. He tastes flakes but isnt eating hard, but feeds well with frozens (i figured thuis from seeing his tummy and knowing he had been in stores a while) I do suspect his nipping my palyzoanthids though which is worrying, although i have multiple tanks so i can move the corals if need be.

but heres my newest fish, ill get a propper photo soonish as these arent great :)

crab ID pls

Posted: September 30th, 2011, 10:43pm CDT by crispin

I spotted this fella in an LFS and have stayed away from him, but he looks very interesting and i am half complimlating setting up an invert dominated tank and he might make an interesting piece, but i need an id first.

the pics are poor, my applogies, but he is very rounded and has a tendancy to want to burrow by the look of him. the pinchers are held low and under the crab, but seem a little too sharp for my liking so i think he might catch fish (wrasses in particular)

but any ideas??

GBTA with pink tips

Posted: September 30th, 2011, 10:38pm CDT by crispin

after running my tank for ages and wanting a nennie again I finally took the plunge yesterday. I was a little torn about my choice as i was realy wantinga RBTA but this fella looked nice with his bi colour tentacles and his foot was well ancoured. It looks a little light on colour to me and might need some tender care, especially as it showed no feeding responce to a small piece of lance fish today. But its new days and i will just watch it carefully.

here a few pics on my new nennie:) so chuffed to have a bta again

clowns are naturally staying deep in their pin chsion at the moment, scared of the new home, but thats fine with me, id rather have the nennie settle and thrive without the irratations of pesky clowns at the mo

Newbie

Posted: September 30th, 2011, 10:37pm CDT by Marion

Hi all
I'm new to this forum and as yet don't have an aquarium. Have been looking to keep hermit crabs though. Does anyone have any tips, suggestions, moans, groans or names of places where they can be bought?

I currently have a selection of dogs - 4, cats - 5, beardies - 3, frillies - 2, a mouse, a snake and a parrot. Oh yes, and a pond full of fish in the garden. So as you can see I'm a bit of an animal fan!!

Marion:blush:

wanted, aiptasia eating peperment shrimp

Posted: September 30th, 2011, 9:54pm CDT by kgem

wanted, aiptasia eating peperment shrimp.
Anyone selling.

Urgent help needed Nennie Discharge

Posted: September 30th, 2011, 9:01pm CDT by Electrician24

Can someone tell me what is this dicharge from my nennie?

Soory for bad pic Cellphone

Coral and polyp frags for sale P.E?

Posted: September 30th, 2011, 8:04pm CDT by Selwyn123

I have the following to swop for other frags

these polyps are orange, but they closed when i took the pic

Fish Landed

Posted: September 30th, 2011, 5:37pm CDT by lanzo

Hi Guys

We landed fish today

Achilies (L)
Blue Lip Angel (L)
Foxfaces
Regal Angels
Regal tangs(S)
Chromis
Sailfin tangs
Flasher wrasses
Coral Beauty
NAso Tangs(S)(M)(L)
Adult emperor
Tomato clowns
Percula clowns
Jumping Beans
Moz Blenny
Anthia's
Cardinals
Bio Colour Angels
Ect

Pics will be uploaded on Facebook tomorrow

cheato wanted [sandton area]

Posted: September 30th, 2011, 4:08pm CDT by malooda

hi

does anyone have some cheato for me?
green hair algea is getting out of hand
thanks

[FS]: Lion Fish: Klerksdorp(Brother in Windsor East)

Posted: September 30th, 2011, 3:48pm CDT by Landu

Fish for saleCommon Name:

Lion Fish

Scientific Name:

Volitans.

Size of fish

Large (25cm or more)

How long have you had the fish?

2 months

Is the fish eating?

yes, anything, but currenlty prawn and mussel meat

Shipping or Collection only:

Both at buyers expence

Your location.

Klerksdorp(Brother in Windsor East)

Price:

R750 onco

Photo's:

Notes:

Fish is super healthy and almost eats out of my hand, curently housed with 10cm Trigger and not aggro...

Brother drives up and down from Joburg every or every 2nd weekend so can arrange a lift for this big boy...

Propogating an Ritteri Anemone H. Magnifica

Posted: September 30th, 2011, 2:57pm CDT by Selwyn123

Hi guys, can this be done? If so, how?

Should I move my toadstool?

Posted: September 30th, 2011, 2:47pm CDT by pXius

He's currently on the sand bed happy as can be and growing larger everyday. He's mounted on some random pieces of shell and dead coral, thats how I got him.

As far as I can tell, his foot is getting pretty big, should I place a rock under him for more "mounting" surface area? Or let him be?

How to increase copepods

Posted: September 30th, 2011, 2:45pm CDT by devesh.r

Hey guys.

My tank is running for about 3months now and i have not seen any copepods as yet or if there is any . how do i get them to increase in my tank.
Thanks

[FS]: Marine Betta and Lyretail Wrasse: Morningside, Sandton, JHB

Posted: September 30th, 2011, 2:21pm CDT by Furbz

Fish for saleCommon Name:

Marine Betta and Lyretail Wrasse

Scientific Name:

-

Size of fish

10-11cm

How long have you had the fish?

1 year

Is the fish eating?

yes, Flakes

Shipping or Collection only:

Collection

Your location.

Morningside, Sandton, JHB

Price:

R140 + R140 or R240 for both

Photo's:

Hi guys,

i actually have 2 fish for sale.

Marine Beta R140

lyretail wrasse R140

reason for sale is i am taking delivery of a new tank this weekend.

Notes:

-

My Tank

Posted: September 30th, 2011, 1:20pm CDT by Selwyn123

Hi Guys, this is my tank. It has been running for about 4 months now, and during the first two months was on Nutrafin Cycle. I know you will see that i have a ritteri anemone and will think "Gasp, such a fragile and hard anemone to keep for a beginner with a tank so new." the answer is i am not really a beginner and the anemone has been doing great for the month it has been in my tank.

33 gallon tank consisting of:
1x Ritteri Anemone
2x True Percula Clowns
2x Yellow Tail Damsels
1x Frogspawn coral with 3 Heads
various polyp frags such as green star polyps, button polyps etc

Lighting: quad system HO lighting ODYSSEA, consist of 2x actinic 96W bulbs, 2x 96W 12000k daylight bulbs and 3 Blue Moon LED moonlights

Tank has a JEBO protein skimmer, UV sterilizer, a sump in which the protein skimmer and filter is present. Tank has a current maker as well, with directed flow towards ritteri and the zoa colonies.

Here's the pics:

Pet Stop comlete fish stocklist

Posted: September 30th, 2011, 1:01pm CDT by Moolis

Hi guys

This is mainly the fish and inverts. The coral list is very deceptive so rather look at pictures posted or even better, come and have a look for yourself.:lol:

New Stock landed this week;) older stock are just below this list:P
Angel fish
Centropyge acanthops African Pygmy Angel
Pomacanthus semicirulatus Koran Angelfish Medium
Clown
Amphiprion xanthurus Allard´s clownfish
Damsel
Chrysiptera talboti Pink damsel
Fish Caracanthus madagarensisVelvet Fish
Goby
Salarias fuscus Black Rockskipper
Meiacanthus mosambicus Mossambicus Blenny
Goldie
Nemanthias carberryi Treadfin Goldie
Pseuanthias squamipinnis Lyretail Coralfish (female)
Lion
Dendronchirus brachypterus Shortfin lionfish
Dendronchirus zebra Zebra Lionfish
Tang
Acanthurus leucosternon Powder blue tang - medium
Acanthurus nigrofuscus Spot-Cheeked Surgeonfish
Acanthurus xanthopterus Purple Surgeonfish
Acanthurus-caeruleus Yellow tongue/doctor (Rare)
Wrasse
Cirrhilabrus exquisitus Exquisite Wrasser
Halichoeres iridis Radiant Wrasser
Halichoeres nebulosus Picture Wrasser
Labroides dimidiatus Cleaner Wrasser
Macropharyngodon bipartitus Leopard Wrasser female

Angel
Centropyge Bicolor Bicolor Angel
Centropyge Vrolicki Pearl-Scale Angel
Pygoplites Diacanthus Regal Angel
Fish
Pterosynchiropus Splendidus Mandarin Fish
Goby
Valenciennea Longipinnis Occelated Gudgeon
Valanciennea Muralis Valancienne's Goby
Tang
Naso Elegans Blonde Naso Tangs
Wrasse
Parachelinus Carpenteri Angula Flasher Wrasse
Paracheilinus Filamentosus Dianfish Filament
Halichoeres Chrysus Golden Rainbow Fish
Cirrhilabrus Filamentosus Whip Fin Wrasse

Invert
Stoichactis mix med Carpet Anemone mix color
Clypeaster australasiae Sanddollar
Neopetrolistes sp. Anamoncrab
Trochus maculatus Pyramid Snail
Lysmata Amboinensis Skunk Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata Rathbunae Scarlet Cleaner
Plesionika Grandis Long Horn Shrimp
Stenopus Zanzibaricus Zanzibar Coral Shrimp
Tectus Fenestratus Pyramid/Turban Shell LARGE
Anemone
Bubble Green/Pink Tip Anemone Entacmaea quadricolor
Stoichactis mix med Carpet Anemone mix color
Gorgonian
Colored Blueberry gorgonian Halichora Spec.
Colored Spiral gorgonian Halichora Spec.
Colored Stick gorgonian Halichora Spec.

SPS
Colored Acropora Acropora Spp.
Montipora Coral (Colored) Montipora spp
Purple Colored Montipora Montipora spp

Hard corals
Encrusting Coral (Color Bright) Blastomussa Wellsi
Encrusting Coral 2 COLORS Blastomussa Wellsi
Cyphastrea Coral Colored Cyphastrea Serailia
Colored Echinophora 2 Colors Echinophora Lamellosa
Hammer Coral Green Metalic Special Euphyllia Ancora
Octopus Coral Orange Euphyllia Cristata
Green Metallic Moon Crl Favites Chinensis
2 Colors Moon Coral Favites Chinensis
Special Fungia Coral Fungia Moluccensis
Special Red Fungia Coral Fungia Moluccensis
Red Brain Coral (Fat)Trachyphyllia Geoffroyi

Soft corals
Mushrooms Blue Actinodiscus Coeruleus
Colored Mushroom Battery Actinodiscus Mutabilis
Bright Red Mushrooms Actinodiscus Nummiferus
Mushrooms Red Actinodiscus Nummiferus
Yellow Metallic Clove Polyps Cornularia Spec.
Red Pimple Mushrooms/Leaf Ricordia Florida
Special Button Polyps Zoanthus Propalythoa
Special Button PolypsZoanthus Propalythoa

Older stock:eek:
Angel
african pygmy angel
BLUE FACE ANGEL (M)
Coal beauty angel
eibli angel
JAPANESE SWALLOW ANGEL
Majestic angel
rusty angel
Butterfly
copperband butterfly
Cardinal
blue eye cardinal
broad saddle cardinal
Cardinal Fish
LATTICE CARDINAL
spotted cardinal
Clown
MAROON CLOWN
saddleback clown
skunk clown
TOMATO CLOWN
Damsel
blue green cromis
NEON BLUE DAMSEL
YELLOW DAMSEL
yellow tail cromis
yellow tail damsel
Fish
BLUE FACE TRIGGER (MALE)
box fish
DIADEMA GROUPER
nigger trigger
pixi hawkfish
STRAWBERRY GROUPER
Goby
blue cheeck goby
mosambicus blenny
pennant glider goby
Pink-and Blue Spotted Goby
sailfin tang large
Segmented Blenny
Striped Rock Blenny
YELLOW WATCH MAN GOBY
yellowhead sandsifter

Invert
BLUE LEGS CRAB
boxing shrimp
cleaner shrimp
FINGER TUBE WORM
porcelain crab
purple leg marble shrimp
RED LEGS CRAB
TURBO SHELL

Tang
fox face
Gold-Rimmed Surgeon
Magnificent Foxface
mata tang
purple tang
yellow eye doctor
yellow tang
Wrasse
checkered wrasse
cleaner wrasse
filament wrasse
Golden Rainbow Fish
green wrasse
lubbuck fairy wrasse
lunar wrasse
Marble wrasse
MULTICOLOR WRASSE
RAINBOW WRASSE
yellow wrasse

And that do not include our incredible coral collection:biggrin:

Best time to buy live stock

Posted: September 30th, 2011, 1:01pm CDT by mandrin

hi guys ... my local LFS got live stock last nite ....
was wondering should i go buy some today or should i let the livestock settle in their tanks for a few days and rather go there on monday ...
wats your advise on this thanks guys ....u rock here ;)

turbo snails pls cape town

Posted: September 30th, 2011, 12:07pm CDT by roderigo

hi guys anyone got turbo snails in stock in cape town pls pm me some prices pls:)

Cryptic zones and Phosphates

Posted: September 30th, 2011, 11:54am CDT by Munky82

Help me if i've got this wrong.
ok... so cryptic zones harbour filterfeeders.
Filterfeeders feed on food and poop particulates in the water.
Will they only assist with phosphates by consuming particles before they decay?

Anybody with Chaeto/Caulerpa in Northriding area

Posted: September 30th, 2011, 10:32am CDT by cmclellen

Is there anyone with any Chaeto/Calerpo in Northriding area - I've tried at all the pet shops, but they don't have.

Toadstool help

Posted: September 30th, 2011, 9:05am CDT by Cgoodburn

please can anyone help with my toadstool, which i have noticed has this brown part on the stem. i have also noticed that it has pulled away from the rock on the one side. the other toadstool is fine. it is in a high flow area 2/3 of the way to the top of the tank.

Getting the best coloour out of your corals

Posted: September 29th, 2011, 7:48am CDT by FransSny

Thought I would start this thread just to get some general opinions

How do we get the best colour out of our corals, what additives are we using , what colours "pop" / develop better etc etc.

Bucket Method Quarantine

Posted: September 29th, 2011, 12:25am CDT by RiaanP

Whitespot, oh whitespot, many a reefers downfall.

This is my solution, do not say its the best. It does have its issues. But this is the only solution I found for WS.

First, know your enemy

Secondly, on the fish, nothing helps.
As a cyst, only hypo helps a bit, but some cyst still develops. Cysts cement themselves to the substrate or shells.
As free swimming pests, very short time period to be effective with any medicines. Same for time period it falls off to the substrate.

Thirdly, keeping the fish in a QT tank for a month, do not guarantee you that they have no whitespot. I lost fish on day 28 with enormous outbreak of WS.

OK my solution.
I use the "BUCKET" method. But my version of it. Basically you move the fish to another container every other day. For more days than WS can be on the fish.

But by moving fish every day to another container does have its own problems
Stress, water parameter changes, stress, temperature changes, stress, salinity differences, stress.

This is where my variation comes into play.

I move the fish every second day. Well, big deal you say. But that still does not solve the water parameter and salinity differences. something I learned the hard way with a coral beauty RIP

I use about 50L water in big enough plastic tubes. Plastic is better, do not break that easy, keep on reading.

And, before I continue, this method is a schlep. A mayor Schlep. Lot of work.

OK, moving fish from one container to another.

Firstly, I siphon 50% of the water via a 1micron cannister filter to the next container. looking at the chart above, and you will see the smallest stage for WSis 25 to 60 micron. So they stay behind in the filter. Just ensure you let the water flow into the right direction.

The siphon action. Do not siphon the bottom. The pipe inside should be half way down. Just leave it until it sucks air.

You MUST have double set of heater, small 300L/h pump and airstone with short airline tubing. Here I hang it up on the washing line to spend the next two days in the sun. The set in the background is the set I just took out. Heaters must be the same and set to the same setting. And dry the QT net in the sun as well.

here is the fish currently in this programme. Navarchus angel, Sailfin tang, Cleaner wrasse and Scopa tang. Interesting, the tangs do not fight. Was very worried about that.

I drain 25L out of my main display. Do a small water change basically every second day. I use a drum with tap fitted. Put the drum on top of the container on small wooden supports and open the tap ONLY A BIT. The water must drain for longer than an hour. The longer the better. Get a beer and relax. Doing it slowly will sort any salinity and parameter issues.

When eventually done, I cover the one half of the tub with a towel, and the other side with a transparent lid.

Notes. 30 minutes before the water change, you must feed them. The next day feed them just enough. This system does not have any filtration capabilities. Solely reliant on 50% water changes every second day.

First batch water is obviously 50L from my display.

Throw the last 50% water left behind in old tub away, rinse in tap water. Boil the kettle and throw that in old tub. Plus put the net in the hot water for the fun of it. Empty it again, and leave the tub in the sun for the next two days.

From here the fish go into my real quarantine tank for 30 days. Only thereafter do the upgrade to the display tank.

The Navarhus is a new fish. I did not do this process with it. As stated, this is a schlep and I was not in the mood to do it properly. It stayed in the quarantine / peppermint shrimp tank for 3 weeks and then moved to the 220L. I moved the Sailfin and Scopa from my main tank to my 220L. Within week and a half, they all had WS. From where, most likely the Navarchus. Other tank is disease free for more than 18 months.

Now, what is the reasoning behind this method?
If you cannot do anything to WS while on the fish. and you struggle to siphon the bottom clean due to them cementing or glueing to the substrate or tank bottom. Why not take the tank away from the fish.

If you cannot treat the fish in the current environment, why not take the environment away from the fish.

Awesome Customer Service

Posted: September 29th, 2011, 10:17pm CDT by tekkengal

Over the weekend I had a problem with my tank. I was nothing major but dropped Lawrance (Aquaria-SA) a mail with my issue. He responded really quickly and offered to meet up with me when he was up in JHB. And he did just that. He even met up after hours after he had traveled all over JHB and helped me with a smile.

Dude, thank you, it was really a breath of fresh air with having customer service of this level and even full knowing that I have the smallest tank in your range. I need to buy you a case when you are back in JHB.

:peroni::peroni::peroni::peroni::peroni::peroni:

boyu intermited switch

Posted: September 29th, 2011, 9:15pm CDT by toppdogg

hey guys just want to know if anybody has used one of these

on sun sun pumps
will it work
just need random flow and on a budget

New stock landing tomorrow as well :)

Posted: September 29th, 2011, 6:27pm CDT by Moolis

YIPPY .......... :yeahdude:MORE stock arriving tomorrow:thumbup:

This is what we expect to get tomorrow. Now our aquariums are going to look nice and everyone will find something to enjoy.:1:

Angel - Centropyge acanthops - African Pygmy Angel
Angel - Pomacanthus semicirulatus - Koran Angel fish Medium
Clown - Amphiprion xanthurus - Allard´s clownfish
Damsel - Chrysiptera talboti - Pink damsel
Fish - Caracanthus madagarensis - Velvet Fish
Fish - Salarias fuscus - Black Rockskipper
Goby - Meiacanthus mosambicus - Mossambicus Blenny
Goldie - Nemanthias carberryi - Treadfin Goldie
Goldie - Pseuanthias squamipinnis - Lyretail Coralfish (female)
Lion - Dendronchirus brachypterus - Shortfin lionfish
Lion - Dendronchirus zebra - Zebra Lionfish
Tang - Acanthurus leucosternon - Powder blue tang - medium
Tang - Acanthurus nigrofuscus - Spot-Cheeked Surgeonfish
Tang - Acanthurus xanthopterus - Surgeonfish
Tang - Acanthurus caeruleus - Yellow tongue/doctor (Rare)
Wrasse - Cirrhilabrus exquisitus - Exquisite Wrasser
Wrasse - Halichoeres iridis - Radiant Wrasser
Wrasse - Halichoeres nebulosus - Picture Wrasser
Wrasse - Labroides dimidiatus - Cleaner Wrasser
Wrasse - Macropharyngodon bipartitus - Leopard Wrasser female

Invert - Stoichactis sp - med Carpet Anemone
Invert - Clypeaster australasiae - Sanddollar
Invert - Neopetrolistes sp. - Anamoncrab
Invert - Trochus maculatus - Pyramid Snail

All these + the fish we recieved today + what we have in stock :blush: will make this weekend briliant!!!!

Black spots on clowns

Posted: September 29th, 2011, 4:31pm CDT by ZaxXx

Why are my clowns getting these black spots on them. they go away some times ... but WHY!?

Over 300 corals in stock -with over 60% very special specimens

Posted: September 29th, 2011, 3:26pm CDT by Moolis

Hi Reefers

We landed 200+ specimens from Indonesia today, with 50+ hand picked corals.

Once all are introduced we will sit down an calculate prices;)
Email notification list customers = you will get the price list with specials soon:thumbup:

This is what some of the boxes look like :whistling:

Actual specimens in next post:P

Salt and livestock specials at Idol

Posted: September 29th, 2011, 3:24pm CDT by Bob the (reef)builder

Hi Guys

We unpacked a beautiful coral shipment yesterday.

Fantastic SPS and LPS.

We expect a shipment tomorrow (Friday) including Red-Sea fish and the American tank reared (frozen food eating) seahorses. Bright yellows and reds expected, among others.

This weekend we have a special on the fantastic Seachem reefsalt 20kg buckets at unbelievable prices.;)

Also remember our regular supply of live brine shrimp for this difficult to feed fish or to get new fish eating or just for a treat for your fishies.

We are also selling all livestock at a 10% discount.

Come and visit.

We look forward to seing you.

The Idol Marine crew.:)

OMG Corals.

Posted: September 29th, 2011, 1:21pm CDT by Perky pets superstore

Hi , just landed awsome corals, i didnt take pics of all o them , but here are some pics.

Multicoloured brain

Octo coral

Modern tooth coral

MTLC green brain

Green Acan lordhowsens
Black sun coral with green center

White colilower

Torch coral

MTLC green brain - Radiata

Blood red donut

More to come...

[FS] Various frags: Durban

Posted: September 29th, 2011, 12:37pm CDT by williet

Various frags for saleCommon Names:

Favia/acan frags

Scientific Names:

-

Size of frags

-

How long have you had the frags?

-

Are the frags mounted?

Yes

Shipping or Collection only:

Collect/shipping buyer to take care of this

Your location.

Durban

Price:

-

Photo's:[INDENT] I am wanting to sell these corals as I am going SPS :thumbup: only.
Make me an offer and I will take it into consideration

1)

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

[FS]: Dog Face - My Big Baby: JHB

Posted: September 29th, 2011, 12:23pm CDT by Deon07

Fish for saleCommon Name:

Dog Face - My Big Baby

Scientific Name:

-

Size of fish

20cm

How long have you had the fish?

Year +

Is the fish eating?

Line fish, Prawns

Shipping or Collection only:

Collection

Your location.

JHB

Price:

R400

Photo's:

Notes:

This is my baby, sad to let him go, but as I am moving I do not have a choice. The only fish that I know that have a hell of a personality and blinks his eyes.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>
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[FS]: Wrasse (Elephant): JHB

Posted: September 29th, 2011, 12:16pm CDT by Deon07

Fish for saleCommon Name:

Wrasse (Elephant)

Scientific Name:

-

Size of fish

12cm

How long have you had the fish?

8 months

Is the fish eating?

Pellets, flakes, prawns, bloodworm

Shipping or Collection only:

Collection

Your location.

JHB

Price:

R 250

Photo's:

Notes:

-

[FS]: Damsels & Chromis: JHB

Posted: September 29th, 2011, 12:13pm CDT by Deon07

Fish for saleCommon Name:

Damsels & Chromis

Scientific Name:

-

Size of fish

Various

How long have you had the fish?

1 Year +

Is the fish eating?

Yes, flakes

Shipping or Collection only:

collection

Your location.

JHB

Price:

R200 for all four

Photo's:

Notes:

2 Of Each - Sorry this pics not the actual fish, just an idea of how they look.

Do not have any pics on my PC

[FS]: Pajama Cardinals: Jhb

Posted: September 29th, 2011, 12:09pm CDT by Deon07

Fish for saleCommon Name:

Pajama Cardinals

Scientific Name:

-

Size of fish

Various

How long have you had the fish?

1 Year +

Is the fish eating?

Flakes

Shipping or Collection only:

Collection

Your location.

Jhb

Price:

R100.00 for 2

Photo's:

Notes:

-

[FS]: Picasso Trigger: Jhb

Posted: September 29th, 2011, 12:06pm CDT by Deon07

Fish for saleCommon Name:

Picasso Trigger

Scientific Name:

-

Size of fish

10cm

How long have you had the fish?

8 months

Is the fish eating?

Yes - Anything lol, line fish, prawns, pellets etc

Shipping or Collection only:

Collection Only

Your location.

Jhb

Price:

R300.00

Photo's:

Notes:

Need to sell by Saturday.

[FS]: Snow Flake Eel: Jhb

Posted: September 29th, 2011, 12:03pm CDT by Deon07

Fish for saleCommon Name:

Snow Flake Eel

Scientific Name:

-

Size of fish

450 - 500cm

How long have you had the fish?

1 Year +

Is the fish eating?

Line Fish - Prawns

Shipping or Collection only:

Collection Only

Your location.

Jhb

Price:

R 350

Photo's:

Notes:

Need to Sell by Saturday, will not find this size Eel for this price.

[FS]: Wrasse: Johannesburg

Posted: September 29th, 2011, 12:00pm CDT by Deon07

Fish for saleCommon Name:

Wrasse

Scientific Name:

-

Size of fish

+- 16cm

How long have you had the fish?

1 Year

Is the fish eating?

Yes, Flakes, pellets, bloodworm

Shipping or Collection only:

Collection only

Your location.

Johannesburg

Price:

R 350.00

Photo's:

Notes:

Need to sell by Saturday, Moving to Cpt.

[FS]: Sailfin: Johannesburg

Posted: September 29th, 2011, 11:54am CDT by Deon07

Fish for saleCommon Name:

Sailfin

Scientific Name:

-

Size of fish

15cm

How long have you had the fish?

+ -8months

Is the fish eating?

Yes - Flakes, prawns, bloodworms

Shipping or Collection only:

Collection Only

Your location.

Johannesburg

Price:

R 350.00

Photo's:

Notes:

Skimmer for Nano Cube 24G

Posted: September 29th, 2011, 11:33am CDT by RiaanP

options, options, oh sorry, there are none.

Been to 2 of the LFS supporters on MASA, and the smallest skimmers is external Red Sea units at about R1400.

What else can I look at, or actually where else can I find something that will fit.

I want it internal. Tank is a Nano Cube 24G. Chamber in the back is about 80mm wide. But the gap with lid in place is just over 70mm.

I can get a Aqua-Marco unit, but it is 80mm wide, so to get it in I need Vaseline.

Seems that on Boyu tanks some members have WG05 skimmers. Are they available?

Any suggestions please.

Idea needed for adding media to reactor

Posted: September 29th, 2011, 11:23am CDT by FransSny

Ok so received my new toy Skimz FM100 reactor (thanx Les). Filled it with some GAC & Purigen.

Unfortunately the Purigen particle size is so fine it passes through the spunge , ending in the sump.

Option 1 - put it in a stocking inside the reactor. How would this affect performance of the media ?
Option 2 - add a more compact spunge. How would this affect the pump / reactor etc.

Thanx

help with skimmer

Posted: September 29th, 2011, 9:36am CDT by anesh b

hello everyone

i joined masa when i decided to start my marine tank two months ago.ijust put my tank together.it is a 1000x500x500.i have also built my sump and stand now for the biggest hurdle,the skimmer which is so expensive.i live in durban any ideas where i can buy one at a good price or even a good second hand one at a reasonable price

Algae Problem

Posted: September 29th, 2011, 8:26am CDT by Geofish

I need some help please
I am having big problem with algae growth in my tank. The algae even growing on the inside of the canopy and inside the pipes of the canister filter. I have asked some advice at my local petshop. The guy there said one solution could be to fit a uv light inside the canopy .Will this work to eliminate the algae problem?

Ok, someone in my tank needs a real Whoopin'!

Posted: September 28th, 2011, 3:07am CDT by Dlaria

Ok, someone in my tank needs a real Whoopin'! Either my newest clam keeps pushing himself over on his side, or someone else is doing it; and a couple smaller mushrooms are loose on the sand/off their rocks. :cursing::cursing:
I'm suspecting the red corris wrasse (he is the devil), the large hermit crab... because he cruises around the tank like a bull in a china shop, and/or the emerald green crab... because he climbs on everything and there's not much algae in there for him to eat. (I feed him algae treats though.)

Cast your votes on who the guilty party(s) is...

Glass for free frag tank

Posted: September 28th, 2011, 11:19pm CDT by henry888

Hi Everyone

Im trying to build a slightly bigger flatter frag tank for the " free for all frag depot" ;)

But im going to need glass to build it.

Im buying one the lights now, Thank you Big Blue... ;)

So if you have or can donate sheet or peace of 6 - 10 mm glass, please please please let me know... will collect...

Thank you ;)

[FS]: Live rock: Capetown

Posted: September 28th, 2011, 11:16pm CDT by Electrician24

All other livestockCommon Name:

Live rock

Scientific Name:

-

Size

+/- 20KG

How long have you had it?

1 month

Shipping or Collection only:

collection only

Your location.

Capetown

Price:

R70 p/kg

Photo's:

Looking for one buyer to take the lot. p/kg will be sold if bulk buyer not possible.

Notes:

-

tank builder in CPT

Posted: September 28th, 2011, 9:38pm CDT by maj

Looking for a tank builder in CPT area,I have existing tank just need someone
To remove the front pane,add the new glass and re silicone the new panel and re silicone the old seams.
Any guys who can?

red cobwebs

Posted: September 28th, 2011, 8:38pm CDT by hoofoffski

Hallo everyone; Bit new to computers and marine fish tanks,Just got a red sea max 130d 130 Lts 34 gal four weeks ago,Its looks like its covered with red cobwebs just wondering if anyone might know what it is, any way by for now.

New shipment ??

Posted: September 28th, 2011, 8:13pm CDT by Electrician24

Heard via the grapevine, that a new shipment has landed.
Is it true?
Wher's the specials?
O' and you know I like colors alot?:23:

Permalink for 'Marine_Aquariums_of_South_Africa/2011/09/28/___'

:~)

Posted: September 28th, 2011, 7:17pm CDT by viper357

It's not what you think ;)

sponge coral

Posted: September 28th, 2011, 7:12pm CDT by Daneo

hi guys i really need help
im getteing worryied about my cushion coral its seems to have been upet an has not opened for about 3 days all my water parameters are good only my alk was low .i have raised it on monday an it still dosent looks unhappy . any assistance ???

Who says skimmers should be see through ???

Posted: September 28th, 2011, 6:32pm CDT by FransSny

Weird but cool IMHO:

http://reeftools.com/wp-content/uplo...ne-Skimmer.jpg

Coral Shipment landed

Posted: September 28th, 2011, 6:28pm CDT by lanzo

Hi Guys

All the Coral tanks are full of corals...we just landed a huge shipment

Softies
Lps's
Sps's

Come and visit the shop...pictures will be uploaded soon.(Thanks amore)

Show off your Mandarin

Posted: September 28th, 2011, 4:11pm CDT by gMAN

There's a thread for angels & tangs & triggers and and and....how bout this one for your Mandarin?

power out in majority of Cape Town Area

Posted: September 28th, 2011, 1:53pm CDT by Duri

....:(

hope my tank will be fine!

Netherlands LFS

Posted: September 28th, 2011, 1:52pm CDT by leslie hempel

[youtu.be]

[FS]: Live Rock frag for sale: Lenasia, JHB

Posted: September 28th, 2011, 1:44pm CDT by Zahed

Single frag for saleCommon Name:

Live Rock

Scientific Name:

-

Size of coral

50 kg

How long have you had the coral?

1.5 yrs

Shipping or Collection only:

Collection

Your location.

Lenasia, JHB

Price:

R 50 /kg

Photo's:

Hi

Liverock for sale R 50/kg ( 1.5 years well matured)

See my previous post for pictures of live rock.

Regards

Notes:

-

Can't you folks take the power company to small claims court over losses?

Posted: September 28th, 2011, 1:29pm CDT by Dlaria

Can't you folks take the power company to small claims court over losses? If you lose livestock, can't you sue?

Urgent help needed please someone help with a gennie

Posted: September 28th, 2011, 1:12pm CDT by Sammy

Please guys help, power out, my no is 0832123200

NO POWER IN CAPE TOWN... :o

Posted: September 28th, 2011, 12:55pm CDT by coswecanfly

Cape Town is without power... I'm stuck in my office and slightly worried...

Another strange Fox face behavior thread.

Posted: September 28th, 2011, 12:41pm CDT by pXius

My FF has always been the tank pig, eating everything from nori to brine.

But for the last week he'll swim up to the surface as normal when they see me to feed. When I feed flakes he pigs out, but when I feed frozen brine he swims and hides and doesn't show for a good 10min.

He used to love the stuff and now its like he's afraid of it... I know they're herbivores but still???

Any ideas? :)

[FS]: Tank, fish and items for sale : JHB, Morningside

Posted: September 28th, 2011, 12:33pm CDT by Furbz

Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:

Tank, fish and items for sale

Location:

JHB, Morningside

Shipping or Collection only:

Collection

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

Hi guys,

i am selling the following items

Hardware
Tank, Stand, Sump (10mm glass, idol marine overflow)
tank is rimless with polished glass. (Dmentions: 800 by 800 by 600 high) 2500 Dibs hotdog83
(pm me for terms as tank will not be available immediately)

Lights + Unit (aquamedic 250W halide with 2x 24w T5s) 2500

110l Nano tank, Weipro magic wave. In fantastic condition.
new giesmann globes fitted. skimmer, pumps etc. 2300
(looks like the below pic, just the bigger model with 3 switches)

Skimmer (reef octopus orca 80 external, can be used internally to) 1000 Dibs hotdog83

Skimmer reef octopus TS1 750 Dibs SqueaL

Skimmer reef octopus TS1(older version) 600

3 stage RO machine 600

Livestock
Fish
sailfin tang(S-M) 250
Marine Beta(S-M) 300
Looks similar to a green moon Wrasse (M) 350

Futher items to follow.
MODS: updated pictures will be added tonight.

Notes:

-

Tank size for Snowflake Eel

Posted: September 28th, 2011, 12:16pm CDT by Elrond

MASA,

I'm pondering setting up another system which would primarily be to house an eel of somekind, I'm thinking a Snowflake at this stage. What size setup would be acceptable for a small +-15cm one?

Thanks,
E

[FS]: Haelia HX 6520 return pump for sale: Johannesburg

Posted: September 28th, 2011, 11:39am CDT by Galen

Hardware for saleThread title:

Haelia HX 6520 return pump for sale

Location:

Johannesburg

Shipping or Collection only:

Collection or shipping at extra cost.

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

Hi,

I bought the Haelia HX 6520 and have had it running for nearly 3 weeks. Due to all my issues and having upgraded the tank to a bigger one, I need to get a bigger return pump.

It is in Excellent condition as its only been running for almost 3 weeks and i still have all the attachments and box.

The picture supplied is what it looks like. :)

The price in store was R290 and as its almost new ill sell it for R200

Notes:

-

heaters

Posted: September 28th, 2011, 11:04am CDT by mandrin

hi guys
can u please advise
i have a submersible heater in my 37 l nano
50w and the heater only comes on when i turn the knob to adjust temp
so wat happens is wen i turn it below 26 and bring it back up , it stays on for like 2 hours and and never comes back on :( until i do the same

pls excuse me for asking silly questions

Pairing a Mandarin....

Posted: September 28th, 2011, 10:52am CDT by gMAN

My first mandarin was acquired when my tank was about 3months old, bad advice from a certain lfs and sadly it lasted just over a month. I now have a male for close to a year, spends it's days hunting pods but also eats flakes, pellets, brine & mysis. I have been thinking of getting a female but wondering if it would be a problem or not? are they difficult to pair?

Help needed

Posted: September 27th, 2011, 8:28pm CDT by raytone

my tank is about 4 weeks old now and my supplier kept 2 fish and 5 hermid crabs for me. Now he is moving and i put the fish and crabs in my tank, i also got 2 mollys in the tank. Will the load be to much on the system? What is the best food for hermid crabs?

[FS]: Aqua Medic aquasunlight: East London

Posted: September 27th, 2011, 7:40pm CDT by leslie hempel

Hardware for saleThread title:

Aqua Medic aquasunlight

Location:

East London

Shipping or Collection only:

Both at buyers expense and risk

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

Notes:

2 x 150w hailides and 2 x 54w T5

Hailide bulbs are 3 months old (16K am bulbs) and still in perfect working order, i replaced them and then moved and went T5 on my new tank.

T5 will need replacing

awsome unit reluctant to sell but its gathering dust

R6000

Nikon D50

Posted: September 27th, 2011, 6:01pm CDT by belindamotion

I've been getting so jealous..:P..of the pictures some of the guy's have been taking with their camera's that I decided to dig up our old Nikon D50..:blush:...when I say old, I actually mean Brand New Out Of The Box,maybe used 4 times in the past +-5 years..:blush:..I love the Macro shot's and wanted to find out if my camera can do it..being such an old Model...I went looking at the lenses we have and one of them is a TAMRON AF70-300mm F/4-5.6 LD MACRO 1:2 (MODEL 572D772D)

Would those Macro shot's be any good...? Or would I require a way better Lens for really good close-up's..?

Jetmaster Outdoor 6-Burner - R300

Posted: September 27th, 2011, 5:31pm CDT by Zane de Beer

We're selling our old Jetmaster Outdoor Gas Braai @ R300

This unit has seen too many a braai at our place and is due for a replacement.

COLLECTION ONLY - Moreleta Park, Pretoria.

CONDITION:

WELL used.
1 x Burner missing (1st one left side).
1 x Burner adjuster not working (also 1st one left side).
Stainless steel Jetmaster grills and burner covers (1 year old, as good new, just needs a clean). :blush:
NO bottle.

Blue Monti Cap frag

Posted: September 27th, 2011, 5:20pm CDT by wukkie

Hi all, I would like to get a frag of a Blue Monti Cap, if any has a Blue Monti Cap.
Since I have seen pictures of these, I really want one of my own.

Aragonite

Posted: September 27th, 2011, 2:28pm CDT by Quintonv

Hi Guys

I am starting a little cube as well.

Does anyone have some fine aragonite to sell?
how much would i need for a 50*50*50 ?

Magnetic vs electronic Metal Halide ballasts

Posted: September 27th, 2011, 12:32pm CDT by viper357

I'm confused, I always thought Electronic ballasts where the way to go when using Metal Halides, but I've come across a few comments that have me doubting that and thinking I should just stick to the Magnetic ballasts I have instead of spending a fortune on electronic ones.

This comment is what started it, from the AquaMedic website:
Quote:

Of course magnetic ballasts deliver a bit more punch than their electronic cousins

Then I came across these comments on other websites:
Quote:

The electronic ballasts do underdrive the bulbs slightly making them put off a little bit less light.

Quote:

The magnetic ballasts drive the bulbs harder which can change the spectrum.

Quote:

But the downside is you cant use certain bulbs, like Giesemann, Ushio, and a couple others.

Quote:

some bulbs are made for magnetic and some for electronic ballasts. There can be big differences between the two.

Quote:

I had some 250 ushio 14k bulbs that I used both magnetic and electronic ballasts. The electronic was much yellower and the magnetic was a nice white color.

So my questions, has anybody experienced certain makes of bulbs not working on magnetic ballasts? How do we know the bulbs won't work, is it stated on the packaging?

Is it really worthwhile forking out a thousand or two for electronic ballasts? Doesn't seem to be worth it to me.

Anybody got any links to scientific studies on the differences between magnetic and electronic ballasts?

[FS]: Red Sea Max 130D For Sale : Sunward Park,Boksburg

Posted: September 27th, 2011, 12:22pm CDT by Jusman18

Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:

Red Sea Max 130D For Sale

Location:

Sunward Park,Boksburg

Shipping or Collection only:

Collection only

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

HI All,

My Friend has moved to a bigger tank and has decided to sell his RSM 130D

*** NO DELIVERIES collection ONLY ***

He is looking for R7000 onco

pictures of tank incase you guys dont know how it looks like

and below are the Spec's on it please click on the link below:

http://www.redseamax.com/redseamax/2...X_HP_130D.html

Notes:

-

Blue or orange sponge

Posted: September 27th, 2011, 12:20pm CDT by mrbloew

Hi Im looking for blue or orange sponge (In CPT). Anyone fragging any of these

The Tank-Sitters Social Group

Posted: September 27th, 2011, 12:17pm CDT by coswecanfly

Don't know if I'm allowed to plug a social group here but here it goes... I have started a social group for those who want to actually go on holiday/weekend away/honeymoon etc. It is called 'The Tank-Sitters'...

Come and join if you can see yourself ever going on holiday and needing someone experienced to lend you a helping hand...

I did not make the group area specific so it is for everybody to use...

I will be posting some guidelines at the group to make it easy for everyone to use...

I think we can all benefit from this so come and join... Enjoy all...

Lion Fish

Posted: September 27th, 2011, 12:05pm CDT by Quintonv

Hey guys

Starting a cube 50*50*50

what is the min requirements for a small lion fish?

[FS]: Skimz SM202 Ext Skimmer: East London

Posted: September 27th, 2011, 11:32am CDT by leslie hempel

Hardware for saleThread title:

Skimz SM202 Ext Skimmer

Location:

East London

Shipping or Collection only:

Both / at buyers expense and risk

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

Notes:

SM202 external skimmer rated for 2000lph

R4500

8 months old..

New Social Group - The Tank-Sitters

Posted: September 27th, 2011, 11:26am CDT by coswecanfly

coswecanfly has created a new social group called "The Tank-Sitters", with the following description:

Quote:

This is a group where people can offer and find tank-sitters for holidays, weekends and any time you would like to go away for a while and not worry (too much) about your tank back home...

To join this group visit the social groups homepage where this new group will be listed.

Nippy`s Reef Tank

Posted: September 27th, 2011, 10:52am CDT by Nippy

Hi Masa

I redone the aqua-scaping of my tank to create less dead spots from the previous setup I had, I made a video of my setup,:thumbup: also had high phos and nitrates which has come down nicely, both my carpet and RBTA has died, :(carpet, because of water quality and my rose because of a large type of worm that was in its rock feeding off of him. if u guys can view the video and any input/suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks.

https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0By-oByF2oMWTMGM3ZjYxOWItYzJiMi00NGJiLTkyZjctZWQ5MGNmM zA0NTA0&hl=en_GB

Nippy

[FS]: WANTED: MH Bulb more than 12months 150W Double End: JHB

Posted: September 27th, 2011, 9:03am CDT by Tidy

Thread title:

WANTED: MH Bulb more than 12months 150W Double End

Location:

JHB

Shipping or Collection only:

Col

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

Hi Guys,

I neeed an old MH Bulb it can be over 12months old as it is not going in my tank.

needs to be 150W Double Ended

I am can pick up in and around JHB

R.O. Unit Help.

Posted: September 26th, 2011, 11:17pm CDT by aslam

Hey guys,my r.o. Filters need replacing,problem is I cannot open the containers the filters are in,seems seized.Any help on how to open.Thank's.

Urgent help needed Guinea fowl wrasse dying

Posted: September 26th, 2011, 9:03pm CDT by vinesh

Hi please help, tank 4 months old. Checked parametrs Saturday, everything fine. Have wrasse for two months. Suddenly started "sleeping" this afternoon as well. He usually goes to "sleep" at about 6pm and awakes at about 8am. He does this by burrowing under the gravel. He awoke later this afternoon, but is now lying on his side, breathing heavily. Has not eaten today. All other fish 100%
Any suggestions PLEASE.

This is me. Now what?

Posted: September 26th, 2011, 5:12pm CDT by Aquamatix

Helloooo fishy people!

My name is Waldo, and I live in Cape Town's Southern Suburbs. I just started writing this, when I wondered upon the website of PhutureLab - who is based very near me!

So I phoned them up and have made an appointment to see Zayne tomorrow. Hopefully this starts me off in the right direction...

Anyway, as I was about to say before getting sidetracks: I'm completely new to this hobby, and don't even own a tank yet. I've done a LOT of reading, including the links on this forum, and am just about ready to start. I'm not in a mad hurry, but I would like to at least start...

Initially I was thinking of going down the route of a Boyu all-in-one system, but some of the posts here have put me off that! So now I'm considering Zayne's M120 system, which is 120x45x45, and comes with a sump, wave maker, reasonable lights, etc. It is also fully upgradeable, and even though I'm probably going to opt for a skimmer from the word go, I hope that the system is flexible enough to allow for upgrades as I go along.

Am I crazy for wanting to get on this horse?!?

Lost anemone

Posted: September 26th, 2011, 3:02pm CDT by Sues

Hi,
Can anyone help me, I have a long tentacle anemone that is (was) having a bit of a float around day and has floated right down the overflow pipe !!!:eek:
I have turned off the pump but haven't a clue how to get him out, anybody got advice?

[FS]: Metal Halide light: Little Falls

Posted: September 26th, 2011, 2:27pm CDT by Big Blue

Hardware for saleThread title:

Metal Halide light

Location:

Little Falls

Shipping or Collection only:

Collection only

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

Notes:

Only used 2 mnths
Son- Metal Halide Unit with Globe
Son-T 400W 220V...50HZ
Globe 400W ...14000k
R2000 including Globe

Tank-sitter needed...

Posted: September 26th, 2011, 2:27pm CDT by coswecanfly

I am getting married on 21 October and we are going on honeymoon for two weeks. If anybody close-by would look after my tank it would be great. I will drop it off at your house and pick it up again after. I will not blame you for any losses but it would be nice if everything will survive. Check my tank thread for details on the setup. Very low maintenance. 10% weekly waterchange (I will provide NSW) and some feeding is all it takes. Lights are on a timer and no evaporation or additives needed. I change the filter floss weekly during the waterchange. Really simple and low maitenance tank. Anybody?

something fishy

Posted: September 26th, 2011, 12:32pm CDT by jaydee03

Hi ppl. I feel I got a awsome tank nd its only the begining...hope to share awsome pics nd ideas.:peroni:

Skimmer for Nano Cube 24G

Posted: September 26th, 2011, 11:38am CDT by RiaanP

hopefully internal, or else behind the tank.

[FS] Various corals: Cape Town

Posted: September 26th, 2011, 10:20am CDT by Mastazee

Various corals for saleCommon Names:

Kenyan tree, Frog spawn, bleached anenome,mushrooms

Scientific Names:

-

Size of coral

-

How long have you had the corals?

6months

Shipping or Collection only:

Collection

Your location.

Cape Town

Price:

FREE!!!!!!!!

Photo's:

Tonight i will upload a pic

Notes:

Hy Guys,

Im packing up my tank jut dont have time i have a kenyan tree(healthy) Frogspawn that is healthy but doesn't have the long tentacles it used to thanks to two naughty clowns,
a bleached nennie, about 7KG live rock, two mushroom rocks kenyan tree frag @Xereo and a mexican turbo snail.

I would not want to give this to a beginner as the tank is in quite a state:( it breaks my heart to pack it up but i just don't have the time anymore. i will start again one day but for now its going to be a freshie tank.

I will upload a pic tonight if no one takes it before then. i would really like it gone asap

Advice on converting a FW tank to SW (Illustrations included)

Posted: September 26th, 2011, 10:04am CDT by erratiC

Hi everyone,

I'm needing some advice on how to go about converting my existing FW Juwel RIO 400 to a SW tank... I've sketched up my tank and also sketched up a proposed solution that I've been thinking about but I've got absolutely zero experience when it comes to sumps so I'm reaching out :)

Also, with the overflow in the DT - was thinking about going a skinny coast to coast. Any suggestions maybe?

See below sketches :

My existing tank and dimensions

This is what I've been thinking about doing - give me some thoughts please. You'll see that because I'm taking out one of the supports, I'm going to be needing to reinforce the cupboards with metal bars. Might be a bit of overkill but I'd rather have too much than too little.

Just one question though to all the guys out there with a limited sump space... would you like it if your sump could roll forward as in out of the cupboard completely? Would it benefit you in any way? Just thinking about options here before I start cutting up my cupboard space. Would it be better to just remove all the existing cupboards completely?

Obviously with regards to the sketch below, the skimmer would be in the left section. Haven't thought about the return side yet.

Please let me know what you guys think.

Snail ID

Posted: September 26th, 2011, 9:54am CDT by Gwydion

Hi everyone,

I found this snail a few months ago in my tank, then it was tiny... now its a MONSTER:lol:

Can someone please help me to ID this snail and let me know if its fine to keep or should I get rid of it?

I noticed that this snail has got tentacles that come out from the sides and back +- 5/6.

Thanks

Chaeto wanted urgent

Posted: September 25th, 2011, 7:25am CDT by johannes rall

Hi guys.I just want to know if there is someone in Port Elizabeth thats got some chaeto for me.I need it to see if my lipstick will eat it.If you read my other threads you will understand why I say its urgent

Nano Cube rebuild

Posted: September 25th, 2011, 11:46pm CDT by RiaanP

another project :thumbup:

I received a nano tank from NJ.
Well a old tank. Can not look a gift horse in the mouth.

Anyway stand. Most likely need a new top, or throw away.

But the problem is that the back glass is cracked. Was drilled for sump outlet, but it cracked most likely because it was over tighten or bumped against the bulkhead.

Here, she is naked - stripped.

MH doesnt want to turn on

Posted: September 25th, 2011, 11:21pm CDT by mytank

Hi all

I know this is a shot in the dark (no pun intended) but MH light was working PERFECTLY - needed to be replaced and replaced a Oddesy 10000k light with a Dyanamax 14k light both 150W, So I turned off the unit waited for it to cool down and then went into replacing the bulb. Was super careful used a tissue etc etc and then turned the light on. Hmmmm no MH came on... my T5's came on but nothing else.

So I thought new bulb can take its time to ignight so I left it for an hour NOTHING.

So I played around turned the bulb around etc ever played with the bulb moving it whilst it was on to see if it would ignight - NOTHING....

Ok so put the old bulb back in. Sh1t also now the old light doesn't come on either. Also left it for 1 hour "on" nothing. I then turned it OFF for 2 hours to see if it needed to "reset" - Still nothing....

I have no idea what is going on. I am sure there is power as the MH are linked to fans and the fans come on..... just the MH doesn't.

Anyone know what I can look for?

[FS]: 25000L Skimmer: Cape Town

Posted: September 25th, 2011, 9:14pm CDT by Xereo

Hardware for saleThread title:

25000L Skimmer

Location:

Cape Town

Shipping or Collection only:

Both

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

Well i have a Skimmer thats rated upto 25000L
It was professionally custom built and uses a Pool pump to run it.

Im looking for R4500.00neg for this beast..
You will never have to upgrade again :)

Notes:

-

[FS]: mandrin dragonite for sale: Durbanville

Posted: September 25th, 2011, 1:12pm CDT by clown

Fish for saleCommon Name:

mandrin dragonite

Scientific Name:

-

Size of fish

4 cm

How long have you had the fish?

4 months

Is the fish eating?

yes

Shipping or Collection only:

collection

Your location.

Durbanville

Price:

R220

Photo's:

Good day,

I have a "mandrin dragonite" for sale.

I feed it frozen Atmist which it loves.

The only reason for selling it is that the clown also loves to eat it and then the mandrin dragonite does not get enough change to eat.

I also cant feed meaty food all the time.

Need good home and a tank with PODS will be great.

:(

Notes:

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Starting again

Posted: September 25th, 2011, 11:10am CDT by silvano14

Hi,

So I have moved my tank due to selling my place and moving, so I am starting again to a certain point.

My current setup is in a plastic pool in the garage.

I was advised to get rid of my cheap skimmers and get a decent Reef Octopus and then get rid of my two DSB's and my algae scrubber and replace it with a reactor.

Am also planning on replacing my return pumps with a decent 15000l pump, just one instead of the 3 smaller ones I currently have.

What are your thoughts?

For now this will be a fish only tank.

Thanks.

What is the longest you have gone without a water change or supplements

Posted: September 24th, 2011, 2:54am CDT by jacoc

What is the longest you have gone without a water change or supplements. - Reef Central Online Community

still worriedI

Posted: September 24th, 2011, 9:42pm CDT by johannes rall

How long can i keep the nori in the tank before Ihave to take it out or should i just leave it on the rock ive put it on.It looks like the lipstick is feeding on the pods and other critters in tank.Is it possible that it gets enough food that its not intereseted in the food i give it?Its not looking thin it still have a fat "tummy" area

Run air pump from car battery???

Posted: September 24th, 2011, 9:10pm CDT by Landu

This is one for the guys with electrical know how.

Is there any way you can run an air and flow pump by plugging it into the car's cigarette lighter socket thing???

Has it been done

Chaeto

Posted: September 24th, 2011, 8:44pm CDT by Ashwin

hi

looking for some chaeto for my refuge (Durban)

Total Newbie

Posted: September 24th, 2011, 2:49pm CDT by allie0300

Hi guys, I just bought my first tank its a Boyu HX-1000 don't know much about the tank, there is no info thus far on the net, maybe someone here could tell if it is ok to start out that tank, and maybe give some more info on it as you can see I am a total newb at this hobby. Thanks:blush:

[FS]: peppermint shrimp: Benoni

Posted: September 24th, 2011, 10:14am CDT by Mc

All other livestockCommon Name:

peppermint shrimp

Scientific Name:

Lysmata wurdimanni complex

Size

5cm

How long have you had it?

1 month

Shipping or Collection only:

collection only

Your location.

Benoni

Price:

R200 for both

Photo's:

Notes:

2 Peppermint shrimp.
The reason for selling is they wont leave my frogspawn alone.
They haven't bothered any other coral.
They have cleared my tank of aptasia.
Would like to get rid of them quickly before they completely destroy my frogspawn.

Been Hiding Something @ the Office

Posted: September 23rd, 2011, 6:46am CDT by Michael B

Ok, a small confession been hiding a little secret at the office

As you know in January I was given a 100L Nano for my office as a long service award. So set the tank up, moved in live stock & was only too happy to show everyone at work the world of a reef tank.

Our MD, FD & Production Director quite liked the tank & after a few months of my Nano running we took a board decision to set up a little reef tank in the board room that everyone could enjoy.

So we made a little hole in the wall

And our journey at the office began

Tank Built & installed by Idol Marine
Tank maintained & aquascaped by Nemos Janitors
2,000mm x 1,000mm x 700mm
Matrix Light Fitting 12 x T5 Giesman bulbs
ReefOctopus Skimmer, NP Pellect & Carbon Reactor
Kalk Stirrer & Phosphate Reactor
Profilux Controller System with SMS unit & dosing pumps

accessories to practice

Posted: September 23rd, 2011, 5:23am CDT by tera806

Shop Spalding official NBA basketball equipment at the official store of the NBA. Get all of the gear and accessories to practice and play basketball. We have a wide range of the latest official NBA basketball equipment including exclusive products and online discounts.

Durban LFS

Posted: September 23rd, 2011, 1:53am CDT by Ahmed1477

Hi guys. I am in Durban until Tuesday. Which LFS should I visit that would be worth my while? Does the Waterboy stock livestock?

Thanks

Perky pets

Posted: September 23rd, 2011, 12:54am CDT by Electrician24

Any body knows what time Perky Pets Diep river opens on Satudays?:P

Advise on fox coral (Nemenzophyllia turbida)

Posted: September 23rd, 2011, 10:36pm CDT by Len

I bought a beautiful pale yellow/white fox coral (Nemenzophyllia turbida) a month ago.

Most sources say that it should be kept at low to moderate lights or even indirect light and that it turns brown under strong, direct light.

Not wanting it to turn brown and hoping to keep the pale yellow colour, I placed it in a are of moderate, directional changing flow with about 2/3 of it being shaded by the LR and 1/3 getting direct light.

It is doing vey well, expanding nicely during the day and has kept its colour. When I look at it however it is clear that the bit in the "sun" is expanding more and open up, while the bit in the shade still expands, but keeps its "lobes" closed.

Will it be OK like this, or will the shaded bit "go hungry"?

PS. Photos not the best, extremely difficult to get the white balance right with its colour.

So you are a noob and want to start a SW tank??

Posted: September 23rd, 2011, 8:34pm CDT by Tremayn

Here is a vid from mr saltwater tank on how to set up a SW tank.. Always cool vids from him :)

“Tanked” Dropped The Ball, But I Won’t

newbie

Posted: September 23rd, 2011, 7:13pm CDT by oceans 23

Howsit everyone.... U call me bouncer... New to marine.. Very excited...

New D-D FRM fluidised reactors

Posted: September 23rd, 2011, 5:24pm CDT by TonyDD

Just a heads up peeps, we have launched a range of our own reactors and whilst they are very keen price wise they dont hold back on features and have been designed in house based on our own findings as fellow hobbyists.

You can view them here:
Nitrate Reactors | Deltec Skimmers | The Aquarium Solution

Whilst they are available in the U.K please contact Nemo's janitor for pricing and availability in SA.

regards Tony

Tank/Nano: Witbank

Posted: September 23rd, 2011, 5:20pm CDT by ReefMaster_SA

Hardware for saleThread title:

Tank/Nano

Location:

Witbank

Shipping or Collection only:

Collection

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

Tank/Nano for sale
Hi Guys
I have a tank & Nano for sale
(Tank) Its bein running for about 3 & half weeks now
Tank does have some algae
I am selling everything as whole , Not separate

Its a 2FT 61x32x32
It got the following
Helia 500lph return pump
T5 light unit x2 24wat lights
100 watt heater
sunsun pump 3000lph
Some Rock -+ 6 kg

The Nano

JBJ 24 G
has x1 39watt pl ( It only has 1 light atm )
1500 lph return pump
100 wat heater
boyu wg-310 skimmer
Seio prop 2000lph pump
about 2.5 kg Rock
x1 6.3 kg neo marine Salt full bag
x1 6.3 kg marine seachem salt full bag
x1 TEST kit Nitrate. ( did 5 test with it)
x2 stability 100ml , theres about 150ml left
x1 full nano coral food
x1 3qauter extra phos
x1 3quater rowa active carbon

SELLING ALL for R2000
NOT SELLING SEPERATE
Not shipping
Collection only Witbank

regards
Reefmaster_sa

Notes:

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Stripe formation in juvenile Pomacanthus

Posted: September 23rd, 2011, 1:38pm CDT by 459b

Interesting article on pattern formation in juvenile angelfish.

Warning: this is a bit of heavy reading, but pictures are extremely interesting

Stripe formation in juvenile Pomacanthus explained by a
generalized Turing mechanism with chemotaxis
K. J. PAINTER, P. K. MAINI, AND H. G. OTHMER
Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA
Vol. 96, pp. 55495554, May 1999

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...f/pq005549.pdf

We are open on Saturday

Posted: September 23rd, 2011, 1:18pm CDT by Moolis

Hi Reefers

We are glad to inform you that we will be open on Saturday from 09:00 to 14:00 for your convenience.

Need something to give your reef tank some color? Not a problem, we have over 300 corals to choose from, so no tank has to be dull :thumbup:

Our aquatic life consists of over 191 species with 119 of them being tropical fish and the rest (72 species) being Marine specimens. Amongst the rest of our Marine aquatic life are 13 species of invertebrates.

The Reptile and Spider department are more than enough to satisfy all your creepy crawly need with 150+ spiders and 34 snakes slithering around.

ALWAYS HOOKED ON PETS GREETINGS
THE PET STOP TEAM

Tanks and stuff: Witbank

Posted: September 23rd, 2011, 1:14pm CDT by Tobes

Hardware for saleThread title:

Tanks and stuff

Location:

Witbank

Shipping or Collection only:

Collect, can deliver in PTA area if needed

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

Hi guys

I got some stuff for sale as we are moving soon. All this stuff is about 2 months old and is in excellent condition. Stuff booked for PTA region will be paid for before I deliver (if needed). Prices are slightly, saying again, slightly neg on tanks only :P

Odyssea 54W 4ft quad T5 unit - R1300 - (sold to KevinR)

Bank of tanks with sump, silicone newly done a month ago on tanks and stand galvanised and coated with aluminium water resistant paint incl plumbing
Top tank 1270L x 615W x 360H, bottom tank is 1270L x 615W x 260H

R3000

Bank of tanks - still newish, used for two months. 1200L x 600W x 460H, 10mm glass rimless with standard corner overflow, 50mm hole - R4000 incl galvanised stand and plumbing.
Or willing to sell tanks seperataly and even willing to split stand for two setups - tank with stand R2000
tank alone - R1500

3 x Seio prop 1000 (3800lph) - R350 ea

2 x 120litre food grade bins - R150 ea - (dibs ChrisNell)

3 x Sicce Scuba 300W heaters - R150 ea (one sold to KevinR, only 2 left)

Reeftek TS2 skimmer, used for a month only - R1350

or

willing to swop for BRAND NEW TS1 as the price is almost the same. They go for R1310. So buy me a TS1 from Lanzo and I'll give you this 1 month old TS2

Notes:

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ID this crab please

Posted: September 23rd, 2011, 12:54pm CDT by Moolis

Hi guys

I ordered anemone crabs and got these?

1500w pure sinewave inverter/UPS: durban

Posted: September 23rd, 2011, 11:34am CDT by brettb2020

Hardware for saleThread title:

1500w pure sinewave inverter/UPS

Location:

durban

Shipping or Collection only:

shipping to JHB only for FREE =)

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

Im selling my 1500w pure sinewave inverter I used for my power backup system.

This thing was running my tank and my moms whole office with no prob. The battery is frot now though. Includes inverter and battery box.

R1000 neg

link to thread

I have a brand new 45AH sealed lead acid battery if wanted for small fee=). it should backup a normal system for an hour or so. I recommend a 102AH deep cycle though.

Notes:

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The Goblin is green.

Posted: September 23rd, 2011, 11:03am CDT by GREEN.GOBLIN

Howsit going okiez, brief introduction, i am a reef junkie, possibly needing rehab for my obsession;). NICE TO MEET ALL OF YOU:thumbup:

28w T5's

Posted: September 23rd, 2011, 9:53am CDT by Rossreefer

Hi, Has anyone heard of 1.2m 28w t5'S?

Are they any good,

Info please

LED my Jebo R338

Posted: September 23rd, 2011, 9:27am CDT by Toolboysa

HI Guys

So I want to LED my Jebo R388. I want to build it to give off enough light for even the most light hungry SPS. Not that I will ever put SPS in it. Its just a test for a larger project. Just would like to know what color temp should I be aiming for ? 10-12k or 12-15k or 17-20k

Going with Cree with 60deg optics and dimmable with a controller

Found alot of useful info on this site if anyone is interested ReefLEDLights | LED Aquarium Lighting « Reef Aquarium Lighting ReefLEDLights | LED Aquarium Lighting

thanks in advance

Copper band butterfly

Posted: September 23rd, 2011, 9:10am CDT by juan R

Hi all reefers.

I am looking at buying a copper band butterfly fish and just wanted to know if anyone has had any bad experiences with these fish.:(

NP Pellet REactor Advise

Posted: September 23rd, 2011, 8:10am CDT by devesh.r

Hey guys

I am planning on getting a NP Pellet reactor this weekend.
i was told that i can use a reef octous beginner as a rector, is this true as it is like half the price of the np reactor.

PLEASE ADVISE.

Big Boy Pit BIke ZOOKA 150

Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 12:55am CDT by Renannchen

Hi Im selling my big boy zooka cr150 its brand new... Got it as a gift its not yet had a full tanks riding has about 2 hours at most on it I Want R6000 for it!

clowns hosting nemmie

Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 11:31pm CDT by mandrin

any sugestion as to how i get my clowns to host a hertica crispa m=nemmie

they been in tank for like 1 month 3 2 weeks

wanted hob reef octopus skimmer: cape town

Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 10:51pm CDT by mandarinman

Hardware for saleThread title:

wanted hob reef octopus skimmer

Location:

cape town

Shipping or Collection only:

local

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

Im looking fora reef octopus hob skimmer . the flat type. i will pay a pay for a reasonable price or swop it for my hy 1000 bubbleblaster pump i have. if you have a skimmer that is pumpless hob i will be willing to pay for it and use bubbleblaster to power it

Notes:

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lipstick tang

Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 9:54pm CDT by johannes rall

I am abit worryed.Icant see if my lipstick is eating.It sometime gives a twitching movement but now signs of spots and it swim around especialy when its dark.Dont know if its feeding then.The guys at the lfs said I must mix the food with garlic drops.

Full Systems + Free Stuff : Rondebosch, Cape Town

Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 9:38pm CDT by Lockes

Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:

Full Systems + Free Stuff

Location:

Rondebosch, Cape Town

Shipping or Collection only:

Collection Only

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

Email me at ablocke.za@gmail.com

1. Gallvanized stand 1800 X 800 X 1000H R250

2. Frag Stand with 2 X 1.2m Frag tanks FREE

3. 800X450 tank FREE

4. 1200 X 500 X 500 Sump FREE

5. Fiji,Kenya & Synthetic live rock for sale - Make an offer

6. Reef Octopus no pump R250

7.B&W Clown pair R500

8. mushrooms, GSP & Zoas etc.

9. Full System For Sale - Tank + Stand + Corals pictured below for R3000

OR PIECEMEAL

700 X 700 X 600 Cube galvanized stand R500

Slimline Overflow

Corals:

Below Tower @ R800

Below Tower & R750

R250

R250 + R300

R300

R400

R150

R250

R600

Notes:

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Live Rock

Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 9:36pm CDT by simonmcgill

Hi I am looking for quality live rock

Needing to sell my tank.

Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 9:11pm CDT by Skumbuza

Hey Guys,
My heart is completely shattered that due to financial reasons, i have no choice but to sell my tank.
I'm wanting to get some feedback from you guys on how much i would be able to get for it. I've attached pictures to give you an idea of what it looks like.
Pics don't do justice but anyway....

I'll only sell it all together or not at all. Any Feedback will be greatly appreciated.

It's a 2m Tank. 1000L including sump.
2 x ceiling hung light fittings. 2x (1x 150w MH + 2 x 24w 60cm t5's)
Reeftek skimmer.
6w uv sterilizer
reef octopus phosphate reactor
two little fishes kalkwasser reactor
automatic top up system
1200 tetratec canister filter
assorted test kits
heat controller with 3 x heaters
(all electrics neatly run to db board)
50/50 t8 globe in sump for cheato.
3 x 3800LPH seio circulation pumps.
5000 LPH return pump

Approx 30-40kg live rock
anemone and corals in pics.

Fish :
2 x common clowns
yellow jaw fish goby
fire goby
flame goby
6 x blue/green chromis'
yellow watchman goby
bicolour blenny
midas blenny
convict surgeon
banana wrasse
six line wrasse

My 1.5m tank

Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 7:40pm CDT by dajicorp

Hi so It's been a year since I was last on MASA, It's great to be back. so I got a new tank two weeks ago specs:1.5m x 880mm x 650mm. reeftex skimmer, phosphate reactor, bio-palette reactor and a DSB. Firstly Does a bio-palette reactor work. secondly what are the peoples viwes on LED's as lighting or should I stick to metal halides and t5' .

wetsuit

Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 7:29pm CDT by ZaxXx

Rip curl wetsuit
Size small
R500

Advice re Tunze streams

Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 5:56pm CDT by zayd

Hi Guys

I have 4 Tunze 6205 streams on a controller. What is the best placement and program to run them on?

My tank is 1.8m X 1m x 0.8m. The reef runs right accross the middle of the tank with most of the SPS on the right hand side. Some LPS and softies.

Thanks

Zayd

DIY 1000L skimmer

Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 5:44pm CDT by ken

Hey guys... I've decided to run one large sump for my broodstock and grow out tanks... Can a bloke with some knowledge on this help me out please and give me some links to follow up on.. Thanx guys

Shippin A Tank

Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 5:09pm CDT by CJT

Has anyone ever got a tank "shipped" a tank from the coast to JHB and know if it can be done? Is it safe? and more or less how much it would cost?

all to go : centurion

Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 4:55pm CDT by paul bloem

Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:

all to go

Location:

centurion

Shipping or Collection only:

collection only

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

Hey all

I have the following for sale, all live stock DT, stand, Sump, TS2 skimmer

the reason for selling is that I am goning bigger and want to start over again and I`m also moving.
Sorry for the bad pics.
the lights just went on so the corals are not properly opened

Corals
1 R200

2 R50

3 R100 DIBS MC

3.1 R100 DIBS LANDU

3.3 R150

4 R300 10cm

5 R50 6cm

6 R100 opens 9cm DIBS BOETIE

7 R200 rock with 4 shrooms

8 R150 15cm dibs Renannchen

Notes:

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SPECIALS - Would you like to know of ALL Pet Stop's Specials?

Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 4:44pm CDT by Moolis

Hi Reefers

If you do not come to Pet Stop you are missing out on one of the biggest Marine shops in South Africa and arguably they best advise, variety of stock and the benchmark Pet shop in SA!

I get lots of quarries regarding our old and new email lists. See below.
But the bottom line is if you do not get AT LEAST 1 (one) email from us a week for the past month +++ you are not on our email notification list :(

Why be on the list? - Reefers and other hobbyists on this list get Specials, promotions, new items and other items of interest that are not advertised on all mediums.

How to make sure you are on Pet Stop's email notification list:

Send a request to subscribe@petstopsa.com
We will add you and send you a confirmation email.
If you add that address (ric@petstopsa.com) to your address book and (f given the option)mark sender as always safe for future emails.

Now you are on the list and your spam filter should not delete the emails:yeahdude::thumbup:

Sit back and receive at least 1 email a week of Pet Stop's Specials, promotions and new stock.

Regarding the old list - We lost all our data in the devastating fire that destroyed Pet Stop on 15 January 2011. some data was recovered / salvaged but lots of the data on our drives was lost.
Lots of the reefers that used to receive emails from us before the fire do not receive it any more, leading to confusion where they think they are still on the list:blush:

We are sending weekly updates, specials and news items emails out, if you do not receive a email every week for the last month + . You are not on the list and missing out!!!!!:1:

So email to subscribe@petstopsa.com NOW and know of all the specials, news, new stock and other items of interest happening at Pet Stop.

new member

Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 3:48pm CDT by mandrin

hi all lovely to be here .
i am new to this hobby ..i have a 37 L aquaria marine tank have been reading the forums here :thumbup:and doin research, tank goin fine its like 2 months and 2 weeks old ...;)
got my live rock in there 2 clowns ..... a cleaner shrimp ........3 sorft corals and jus added a orange spotted gobie :thumbup:.... welll loving it and hopefully i go bigger soon ..:thumbup:

Candy striped shrimp missing/dead??

Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 3:26pm CDT by Ari

This shrimp has been with me since the start of my marine aquarium journey. I gave it to my friend to keep for a couple of months so that I could set up my new tank. When I got it back last night I dripped for about 1 half hours and he was exploring the tank and eating off the floor already!! He looked fine, no stress. But today I couldn't find him. I've got 2 clowns a foxface and a rock blenny. A couple of small hermits and thats it. I found small pieces of his feelers. Any suggestions how he passed because I really love these guys and I want to get more.:(

Bird mouth wrasse FREE

Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 1:34pm CDT by saaid

Couldnt post under for sale.

I have a bird mouth wrasse available for free to whom ever. Fish was purchased by my father about a year ago when we moved and left the tank with him. He just bought whatever he thought was cool i think. Anyway he is majorly aggressive towards the Fox face so we decided to take tank down and start fresh as he seriously neglected it. Corals died, water changes were slow etc.

Give me a shout if youre interested.

lights off?

Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 1:33pm CDT by malooda

Hi

How long do your lights have to be off for?

Light enters my house from sunrise. So all the fish are already swimming around from then. I only on my light at 10am and leave it on until 8.30pm tho I want to leave it on for longer. As soon as lights go off my chromis are gone. The question is how long do fish actually need in 'night mode'

Thanks

The answer to zoa nudis!

Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 12:54pm CDT by rakabos

Is this the holy grail on how to kill them in your Display Tank? I THINK SO

[www.practicalcoralfarming.com]

Angel won't eat nori

Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 11:41am CDT by Mc

I bought some nori at picknpay some chinese brand, and my coral beauty isn't interested in the least. I was just wondering if there is any difference between this nori and the stuff they sell at the fish shops.

Idol marine livestock specials

Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 11:38am CDT by Bob the (reef)builder

HI REEFERS

WE ARE OFFERING A 10% DISCOUNT ON LIVESTOCK
IN STORE THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.:thumbup:

WE HAVE AN AMAZING SELECTION OF CROCEA,MAXIMA
AND SQUAMOSA CLAMS STARTING FROM R190.

OUR CORAL BEDS ARE FULL OF COLOURFUL AND SPECIAL
CORALS.

FISH HOLDING TANKS ARE FULL OF VARIETY AND CHOICE.

PLEASE LOOK OUT FOR OUR WEEKLY SPECIALS.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO BEING OF SERVICE TO YOU.:thumbup:

CHEERS FOR NOW
IDOL MARINE CREW.

Is this a bubble tip?

Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 11:29am CDT by Mc

I bought this anemone a few weeks ago, when I got it it was smaller than this and completely deflated. The guy at the shop told me it was a rock anemone, so I went home and done some research and it looked like a flower or rock anemone. So I went back the next day and bought it. After a few day the tentacles started expanding and looking more and more like a BTA, but im still not sure.

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hı reefers

Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 11:28am CDT by oceans 22

Hı fellow reefers...

Whats the smallest shark we can keep ın a tank and where can ı get 1?... Also whats the easıest corals to look after?

International Rhino Day

Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 11:01am CDT by mandarin

What do you guys and galls think of this ongoing poaching.:mad:

4-foot tank & Plastic drums

Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 10:58am CDT by chas84

I'm moving at the end of October and need the following:

1 x 4-foot Tank (It will be used as a temp setup and then be converted to a sump with dsb)
2 or 4 250l Plastic drums (To move the water, then I'll use them to mix salt water)

Looking for original Aquamedic 12v Adapter

Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 10:50am CDT by Munky82

Anyone got a spare one of these ?
Original and working.

Just got stung by my long spine Urchin...

Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 10:35am CDT by pXius

And it hurts like a mofo.

Did the whole vinegar thing and removed the spike, but damn.

Went right through a rubber glove. Best part of all, I was picking up the corals he threw off the reef.

So... who wants a urchin?

Skimmer wanted

Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 9:24am CDT by Tridan

I am looking fr a TS2 or similar size skimmer, anyone got something lying around let me know.

Thanks
Dave

New Addition to Range. SOL blue LED

Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 9:08am CDT by Nemos Janitor

WOW guys, what a wonderful addition to your range of products. Truly superb.

I expect my phone to go crazy with enquiries. :thumbup:

SOL Blue LED Module | The Aquarium Solution

Aqua Illumination Thunderstorm Simulation on Reef Tank - YouTube

Aqua Illumination Thunderstorm Simulation on Reef Tank - YouTube

Aqua Illumination SOL BLUE LED LIGHTING - setup - YouTube

Please get these

Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 8:04am CDT by ziyaadb

Looking foward to these please Nathan

http://reefbuilders.com/2011/09/21/n...er/#more-48528

Urching releasing white stuff

Posted: September 21st, 2011, 10:24pm CDT by mytank

I couldn't get a picture quickly enough but my tux urchin was sitting on some love rock releasing some white liquid almost well like ummm errr man juice, into the tank. Anyone know what this is?

Marks tank sale : East London

Posted: September 21st, 2011, 6:37pm CDT by leslie hempel

Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:

Marks tank sale

Location:

East London

Shipping or Collection only:

Ship at buyers expense and risk but preferance given to local buyers

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

Marks New 6ft Tank - Marine Aquariums of South Africa

Notes:

Sadly I have been asked to post and handle this sale on behalf of Kunhardt,

Hardware

Tunze calcium reactor complete R5000
Ro Unit 3 stage with deionizer R1000
Chiller hailea R3500
Vortech Mp40w R2500
Sun Sun pumps x 2 R 50ea
Seio 530’s R150ea
Eheim jager heater 300w R200
Reef OC XT200 skimmer R2200
AM Hailide unit 1 x 150w x 2 x 24w T5 R1500ea
Tank stand cabinet R1700
Return pump R100

Livestock:

Dotty Tang (L) R5000
Regal tang (L) R650
Yellow tang (M-L) R450
Purple tang (L) R1200
Regal Angel (S-M) R600
Queen Angel (S-M) R950
Dusky Angel (Adult) R250
Percula clowns (S) R300
Ocelaris clowns (S) R300
Chromis (S) R50
Cleaner wrasse (S) R100
Sixline wrasse (S) R150
Green Mandarin (S) R150

Cleaner shrimp R130
Peppermint shrimp R80
Harlequin Shrimp R150
Turbo Snail R50
Mini Carpets x2 R500 (both)
Mixed LPS and sps corals (pending list of items)
Live rock 60-100kg R60p/kg

Conditions

· ALL items must be booked and paid for before the tank will be dismantled and the livestock given to the purchasers.
· The sale going ahead is dependant on the tank stand and sump being bought .
· For R30k all can go if one buyer is interested. preferance will be given if there is a single interested party keen to take all one shot.
· Items can be shipped at buyers expense and risk, where applicable packaging material may need to be purchased and this will be for the buyers expense. (eg; styrophoam boxes for airport travel for LS)

Skimmer issue-Reef Octo internal

Posted: September 21st, 2011, 5:10pm CDT by maj

a Week ago my sicce pump impeller broke due to a power surge,i then bought a entire pump as the cost of a replacemnt impeller.

So i replaced the pump with same sicce pump and connected it to my reef octo 160,the water is pushed up the chamber and very little foam/bublles are being produced.
I let it run over night in hope it needs to settle and the foaming with become denser,but this did not happen.
Venturi is connected so the air draw is ther

not sure what to do?

Kenya Landed

Posted: September 21st, 2011, 2:27pm CDT by lanzo

Hi Guys...we landed kenya today:thumbup:

Visit facebook....search for Dorry Pets to view pictures

Kenya pictures will be up before 17h00 today

We uploaded pictures of the Previus shipment aswell as new products that came in this week

Come to Dorry Pets
Come and SEA for yourself

Great New Range

Posted: September 21st, 2011, 1:05pm CDT by Aquaria-SA

Hey there MASA Reefers:)
Its time to get you all excited again:thumbup:yip our new range will be here in South Africa very very soon as well as more stock of our existing range.
So keep your eyes open for our posts on the new items as they become available..;)
Here is a brief list of the new range ..
Aquaria Amw102 Nano NB we apologise for the delay of the Amw102 but it delayed in shipping overseas , it will be here soon
120L Glass Nano
Size .620 x .420 x .515
Lighting 4 x 24w T5
Return pump
Skimmerand much more

Aquaria AMZ 1000 Aquarium
Tank size 1.000 x .480 x .820
Cabinet size 1.000 x .480 x .740
4 x 30w T5 lighting
Sump filtration
Can be bought with skimmer , pump and heater or with out

Aquaria APS 11 S2900 - CI Skimmer
5000L rated Skimmer
3 x Sicce Pumps
Spiculate impellor
Foot print .500 x .460 x .670

Aquaria AQ LMB 1200 Lighting Hood
1.2m lighting hood
4 x T5 54w + 2 x 250w metal halide

Aquaria AQ KA -1000 Calcium Reactor
1200L rated Calcium reactor

Aquaria ORP-PH Controller
ORP and PH controller

Aquaria AQ - CS 1200 CO2 Generator
1200L rated electrical CO2 generator.

Aquaria AHA T- 1000w Titanium Heater
1000w Titanium Heater with controller

Aquaria Coral Reef Salt
Top quality Marine Aquarium Reef Salt
Fast dissolving
No Phosphates
No Nitrates
In 10KG Bucket
10kg makes 300L of salt water at specific gravity of 1.022 to 1.024

Aquaria Super Nitrifying Bacteria
Every millilitre contains 200 million live bacteria.
It contains protein and various vitamins for nurturing and brightening fishes.
It can provide high quality water purification and effectively prevent the growth of pathogenic microorganisms.
It can come into effect in both aerobic and anaerobic environments and wont degrade the oxygen contents in the water.
It can naturally decompose the harmful substances (such as organic matter, ammonia, nitrite and sulfureted hydrogen, etc.) in the water of the aquarium and at the bottom of the sand bed.
It can also assist in the treatment of sick and decease ridden fish
It can be used in the setups of new aquariums thus adding the nitrifying bacteria that is needed to sustain a health aquarium.
Regards
The Aquaria Team:thumbup:

Aiptasia eating filefish

Posted: September 21st, 2011, 12:23pm CDT by viper357

Anybody ever seen any of these for sale anywhere, or got any experience with them?

Aiptasia eating filefish - Acreichthys tomentosus

Pictures and full write-up here - Reefkeeping Magazine - Fish Profile

Ozone?????

Posted: September 21st, 2011, 12:05pm CDT by blackghostknife

HI All

I would like to find out more about Ozone? how it works and can I use an O3 fitting that was installed by another water company for drinking use?

Regard

Rebooting a tank

Posted: September 21st, 2011, 12:03pm CDT by rakabos

Ok so I have thought long and hard. Gonna rip out the reef this weekend and reboot it.

Issues i have include:
1. Non stop issues with aiptasia
2. Same with nudis and sundial snails on the zoas (colonies to be dipped)
3. Blue clove polyps are taking over everywhere and i mean everywhere. Its worse than aiptasia

Now my idea is to put all the rock in the sun for 3 days or so then rinse it, soak it for a day in Saltwater then put it back in the tank. I may get some baserock in the meantime to give the fish some shelter.

I know all the bacteria are going to be wiped out. @dallasg what would you recommend to assist with bacteria during the first few weeks when everything is new? I will keep the crushed coral substrate and DSB in the sump going so that should harbor some bacteria.

Thoughts/ideas on how to keep the stock in good shape during this process?

Fire Sale 1: Ballasts and End caps Combos: Sandton

Posted: September 21st, 2011, 11:48am CDT by dallasg

Hardware for saleThread title:

Fire Sale 1: Ballasts and End caps Combos

Location:

Sandton

Shipping or Collection only:

both, at buyers expense

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

Notes:

I have the following for sale after cleaning and shutting down my old fish room

3 x 54w Dual Ballasts + 4 endcaps per ballast @ R220 a set ( all 3 for R600) - sold rory
6 x 39w Dual Ballasts + 4 endcaps per ballast @ R260 a set (R490 per 2 taken) - 1 taken MavrickFDT
2 x digital 54w Dual dimmable ballasts @ R300 each

as far as i know all ballasts work 100%, there is a 3 day return policy if needed as i dont want to inconvienence a reefer with proof and original ballast returned

all offers here on thread, no dibs, first come first served
open to bulk buying deals :)

Shipment of 270+ fish & SPECIALS

Posted: September 21st, 2011, 11:00am CDT by Moolis

Hi Reefers

We are landing a shipment today of lots and lots of fish :yeahdude:

We will have specials on some of them:thumbup: If you need to know what these SPECIALS are and you are not on our "PET STOP EMAIL NOTIFICATION LIST" :eek: send a email to subscribe@petstopsa.com SO WE COULD ADD YOU NOW!

All Pet Stop customers already on the list check out your inbox - we are busy sending the specials out now :lol:

This is what is landing:
BLUE - EYE CARDINAL
GREEN CHROMIS
PURPLE CRAB
NEON BLUE DAMSEL
FIRE FISH GOBY
MAROON/ BUBBLE ANEMONE
RED PISTOL SHRIMP
RAINBOW WRASSE
SIX - LINE WRASSE
BANDED GOBY
YELLOW WATCH MAN GOBY
RED BANDED ANTENNA GOBY
BLUE DOTTED YELLOW GOBY
TWO - SPOT GOBY
RED PARROT FISH
SALARIAS GOBY
FORK TAIL BLENNY
YELLOW WRASSE
CARPENTER'S WRASSE
CORAL BEAUTY ANGEL
HALF BLACK ANGEL
ORIOLE ANGEL
SINGAPORE QUEEN ANGEL
RUSTY ANGEL
BLACK & WHITE HENIOCHUS
HI - FIN/ FAKE HENIOCHUS
FOX FACE TANG
POWDER BROWN TANG

Jhb september meet

Posted: September 21st, 2011, 9:29am CDT by Nemos Janitor

Reminder for the meeting this month on the Saturday 24th at my place.

14h00 onwards.

I will open my Garage between 14h00 and 15h00. There is a whole pile of seconds that i will give away. Pumps, T5 tubes, tanks, sumps etc etc. But you have to pitch to be eligible for the freebies.

I will have worse rolls, snacks, cool drinks and a few beers available. If you want you are welcome to bring anything else drink.

The theme will be on testing technology. There will be a microscope set up for those inquisitive reefers that want to check out a critter or two. A PAR meter to check out light intensity. A Hanna meter to test DO, we will switch off a tank and monitor how quickly a tank looses DO. Various test kits to compare accuracy and and and....

Please indicate who is coming so that i need to know how much :peroni: is needed.

Can you over drip Kalk?

Posted: September 21st, 2011, 8:22am CDT by ziyaadb

I need to get my PH really high in order to beat the Dinos that i am fighting so i started dripping kalk, I intending doing it every night and every morning. I am dripping 2L at a time. Would doing so elevate my CA and ALK to dangerous levels or would it be fine as i cust my lighting down to 4 hours as well and do not have any hard corals that utilize CA and Alk

Hi All

Posted: September 20th, 2011, 7:58am CDT by cham

My Father just recently passed away! He was a keen enthusiast since before I was born!

I've been giving it a bit of thought and have been pondering the idea of getting my own fish tank started with a couple of his old favorite fish (Roman emperor 'I think thats what it is called' and clown fish). There were other fish but I just can't remember their names!

He has Corel lying in a bucking along with two empty fish tanks which I think were quite new. In the Corel bucket theres some type of tube attached to a plug and I'm not too sure what to do with it! Have no idea how too start and maintain his Corel.

There are also heaps of salt water in on of his spare cuboards.

Links or idea's on how to proceed would be nicely appreciated to hear/view!

Regards

local zoas

Posted: September 20th, 2011, 12:39am CDT by Bluemotion

Is there any one lucky enough that lives on the cost and is able to collect local zoas and able to ship to us inland guys?

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shallow reef marıne tank for sale : mıdrand

Posted: September 20th, 2011, 5:10pm CDT by oceans 22

Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:

shallow reef marıne tank for sale

Location:

mıdrand

Shipping or Collection only:

collectıon

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

Hı..

I have a brand new shallow reef tank for sale.
Tank sıze : 650x450x350
Tank has a buılt ın overflow, sump and black cabınet.
1 return pump.
All plumbıng from the tank to sump ıs ıncluded.

Everythıng brand new, never used..

Notes:

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http://m1233.photobucket.com/albumvi...FYfSeLt2YIA%3D

Dwarf Lionfish

Posted: September 20th, 2011, 4:48pm CDT by king squish

Hey guys im looking for fuzzy dwarf lionfish, please if you know where i might be able to find let me know!!

Thanks.

Gift

Posted: September 20th, 2011, 3:00pm CDT by MavrickFDT

Hi All

I recieved this old little tank as a gift and was wondering it this can work as a type of nano...

Anyway, I need to find a DIY way of adding propper lighting, and will it be necesary to drill the tank for a little sump as well?

What do you guys think?

Aqua macro Calcium reactor for sale: East Rand - Germiston

Posted: September 20th, 2011, 2:49pm CDT by rakabos

Hardware for saleThread title:

Aqua macro Calcium reactor for sale

Location:

East Rand - Germiston

Shipping or Collection only:

Prefer collection

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

Hi Guys

Selling my Aqua macro Calcium reactor , 2KG Co2 bottle, solinoid, gauges for R3000.

Carx reactor pump needs a new seal and the setup just needs a ph probe, and controller.

co2 bottle is still full and everything is in perfect working order, selling as i have moved over to a dosing unit.

shipping at buyers expense ( co2 bottle is flippen heavy ) prefer collection

Notes:

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Final Upgrade

Posted: September 20th, 2011, 2:27pm CDT by Michael B

Hi Fellow Reefers,
Decision has been taken consolidate current two tanks into one upgraded tank
No pictures yet, need builder to remove a wall, paint, plaster etc. (wife is thrilled). Also converting outside store-room into water mixing room which will be plumbed direct into the tank.
Tank Details
· 1500mm x 1,200mm x 600mm (water level at 550mm)
· +- 1,000L with sump
· Metal Frame, cabinet & matching open top trim
· Skinny overflow & Euro braced
Equipment List
· Deltec TC 2060 skimmer (rated for 1,700l)
· Deltec KM500 Kalk Stirrer
· Deltec FR512 Fluidised Reactor (NP Pellets)
· Jag Heaters 300w (x2)
· Hailea Hc 1,000 Chiller Unit
· 2x MP40 Vortech pumps (plus additional SunSun Pumps)
· Aquatronic Controller System
· Profilux Dosing Pump (with built in controller)
· Phosphate Reactor (TLF)
· Carbon Reactor (TLF)
Lighting Unit
· Custom made T5 Light fitting 12 x 80w bulbs
So that is about it for now just need builder to do his thing & then LFS to do his thing & we should have tank with water ASAP.
Will post photos as soon as something happens, but just so I dont get banned this is where the tank will stand & which wall needs to be knocked out

Cheers
Michael B

Noob

Posted: September 20th, 2011, 1:28pm CDT by EFJ

Hi all my name is Eddie from Springs. I have been into tropical fish for most of my life and now want to try my hand at marine fish. I will be getting my tank this weekend and then the fun begins. Tank size is L1.6xW800xH1000.:thumbup:

MH Light Unit For Sale: JHB

Posted: September 20th, 2011, 12:31pm CDT by Reefhead

Hardware for saleThread title:

MH Light Unit For Sale

Location:

JHB

Shipping or Collection only:

Collection only

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

Hi Guys
Have a 2ft MH unit for sale 150W 10K MH with two 24W T5's
Globes are brand new used for less than a month
R2000
http://www.marineaquariumsa.com/pict...pictureid=2799

Notes:

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Noob

Posted: September 20th, 2011, 12:04pm CDT by fkam

Hi Every one!

I have just joined the community and would need some insight on how to constuct my sump Filter for my 2.4m marine tank.

I have a 4ft tank as a Sump filter which I need to fit a Skimmer, Filter media, Heaters and pumps to run this tank. I have not had a Marine tank in about 8 years and the previous tank had already been setup when I took it over.

What a is the bes way to make use of the 4ft tank and what filters are the best, Deep bed or normal or both and which should I put first?

The Displaytanks dimensions is 2400x650x600 thats around 900l, I am repairing the fron glass and have ordered a new on but they have polished the glass all round, is this a problem as I would need a smooth edge on the joining end?

There is support bracing allround on the inside.

Kind Regards
Francois:yeahdude:

My Emerald Crab

Posted: September 20th, 2011, 11:32am CDT by viper357

See him?

Here he is

As you can see I have a fair amount of bubble algae in this particular tank, so I bought this little fellow in the hope that he will devour the stuff, after being in the tank for only 2 days I was happy to see him eating some of the bubble algae :thumbup: He's my new bestest friend, although with the amount of 'food' he has available to him I think I may need to buy him some brothers and sisters to help out. :p

Whos a good scaper?

Posted: September 20th, 2011, 11:29am CDT by poiromaniax

And wants to help me rescape my tank? :P

I know what look i want, but everytime i try do it - my scape just ends up looking like a pile of rocks :tt2:

Isuzu swb loadbody + free canopy cape town

Posted: September 20th, 2011, 10:11am CDT by JsPLAYn

Hi I have a shortwheel base Isuzu kb bak (loadbody) for a givaway price of R2500.... Very good condition + it has a 'samurai' lining....also avail is a towbar for R250 ..... Canopy is a givaway to whoever buys the bak, canopy needs tlc... 0218026508 or 0768674930

Pics to follow

Epic Battle of the Algae Treat....

Posted: September 19th, 2011, 5:37am CDT by Dlaria

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KBNqk4mZ8g

Absolute Newbie - Hello

Posted: September 19th, 2011, 10:22pm CDT by Decrypt786

Hey Guys,

Im absolutely new to the world of Saltwater tanks, ive never personally owned a Freshwater tank, however my brother owns a tank and we had it set in my lounge for the 8 months whilst he lived with me. fresh water tank with lobsters turtles, and a range of other species. i gained a little experience of the care during the time

Now im hooked, soo... i want to setup my own and opt for the saltwater bit of things

I need advice on a decent setup, nothing extremely major and tooooo costly although i know the buck dont matter once you really lay eyes on them :biggrin:

Ill be needing all the expertise and assistance and will like help everystep of the way

Whatever you may suggest will be much appreciated :)

Thx

Zee

hi guys, advice needed pls

Posted: September 19th, 2011, 10:12pm CDT by oceans 22

Howsit guys...

Purchased my first marine tank with a sump. What goes in the 3 different areas of the sump? I know the i know the first and last are for the skimmer and return pump.. Middle section for a dsb.... It that all i need in the sump to start up?

Thanks

Oceans

What colour is your Stichodactyla tapetum?

Posted: September 19th, 2011, 8:59pm CDT by oceanseeker

Hi guys

Here is a pic I thought id share of one of my Mini Carpet Anemones - Lets bring some colour into this World. The mini carpet goes ultra orange under actinics - have a pic some where - will try and find one if anyone is interested.

Im keen to see what other colours of this species are out there. The other ones I have are blue, cerise, lilac and maroon. Im looking for a red one if anyone is willing to part with it

QUICK STATS according to LiveAquaria

Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Aggressive
Reef Compatible: Yes
Lighting: High
Waterflow: Medium
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Venomous: Yes
Supplements: Iodine, Trace Elements

my first fish

Posted: September 19th, 2011, 8:36pm CDT by johannes rall

Hi guys. got my first fish in the tank.Its a beautiful lipstic tang of about 5cm in size.I tryed to upload a pic but cant get the dimentions right will try again later. :)

Selling up, whats the best POA?

Posted: September 19th, 2011, 8:27pm CDT by gaboon

That time has come, been thinking about it for a while and have decided to sell everything.

Anyways, whats the best way to go about this? Was thinking about selling all the coral first(mainly SPS), from there remove some rock to make catching fish a little easier. I know its next to impossible to try sell all to one buyer so wont even go that route.

Any advice/suggestions welcome.

PS. Wont be able to stay away too long so a simple 600mm cube in a couple of years is definitely on the cards.

function of small holes on a tangs head

Posted: September 19th, 2011, 8:17pm CDT by crispin

hi Sara,
I was using a macro lense the other day and trying to get some closeups of fishes eyes (as one does when bored and have had a beer or two on a saturday) and notice a number of very small holes or pits in the skin on the head of my sailfin tang. I dont notice them of my naso tang so they maybe specific to the sailfin or that genus of tang but do you perhaps know the function of them.

I hope they are visable in these pics if not I can load the large res versions (although that might upset viper a little as it hammers his server space and he seems quite protective of that).

just curious as to why they are there and what they do :)

New to Marine Aquariums SA... Want some advice

Posted: September 19th, 2011, 7:12pm CDT by Henkie

Hi everybody...

Well I am a total neewbie to saltwater aquariums but I have had a freshwater tank for number of years...

I am in the processes of buying a new aquarium...

I can get a tank 1.1m x 0.5m x 0.5 m or
a tank that is 1.2 m long... i dont have the other dimensions will only get it tomorrow ....

any advice on which one I should buy.... :blush:

Tank Drilling

Posted: September 19th, 2011, 5:51pm CDT by CJT

Hi

Can any one here assist me in drilling a tank or know who would be able to assist?

Help needed!!!!

Posted: September 19th, 2011, 4:30pm CDT by blackghostknife

Hi all

I need to find someone who does class cutting, and that would come out to cut the glass. I need a hole cut at the bottom of the tank for the return pump. So if anyone knows someone that can do this, please help!

Thank you
Regards:thumbup:

Nano wanted - JHB

Posted: September 19th, 2011, 4:06pm CDT by dogstar

Hi Guys,

I am looking for a Nano tank - maybe the Boyo 550's, or a setup similar in size, but with overflow and sump etc.

Sorry but needed help.

Posted: September 19th, 2011, 3:23pm CDT by trik107

Hey guys so I have a 70Litre tropical tank. My angel's tummy is HUGE please help me! Also I think I saw threads on hot to make rocks for your tank and how to grow flame moss please give me URL's to those threads. Please and thank you.

4ft tank and stand

Posted: September 19th, 2011, 3:03pm CDT by Fishman

hi guyz. Does anyone have a 4ft tank and stand collecting dust? I just need the tank and stand. No leaks, scratches are fine.

Wanted : Pink/red maze/brain/pineapple coral!

Posted: September 19th, 2011, 2:16pm CDT by Helga

Hi There,
I am seriously wanting to buy a pink or red coloured Maze/brain/pineapple coral. I have seen it in pictures and so want this amazing coloured coral in my tank. If anyone knows where I could buy one please let me know or pm me.

Thanks

Calcium Reactor

Posted: September 19th, 2011, 2:04pm CDT by saaid

Hey peeps,where can one purchase dual gauge/solenoid etc setup for Co2 in Port elizabeth? Completed my DIY reactor using ARM.

Stand

Posted: September 19th, 2011, 1:46pm CDT by Mayhem1

Hey guys, I'm wanting to build a metal stand (square tube) and want
to know what to use to seal it with. I product name, price and where to get
it from would be awsome to.

Thanks all. :thumbup:

Vietnam corals available

Posted: September 19th, 2011, 12:27pm CDT by Perky pets superstore

Hi guys , ive been a little scarse of late , had to pop down to P.E for house maintanece...

Back now and Danes on leave !

anyway , these are some of the corals available at the moment.

Large clams - R475.00
large modern tooth corals - R429.95

Eloviapoura - R349.95

Super red donuts - R990.00

Luminous green spotted mushrooms - R349.95

Green branching bubble corals - R369.95

Goniapoura Branch coral- R

MTLC green hammer corals ( Not branching ) R369.95

Red chalace coral _ R498.95

Mini Carpet anamone - R249.95
Bubble coral - R349.95
Long tenticle plate coral - R298.95
Goniapoura branch coral - R298.95
green scolimira - R398.95
Small branching bubble coral - R298.95 (green)
MTLC green frogspawn - R298.95

Super green mushrooms - R369.95
Large acan - brown and green - R349.95

Green Organ pipe coral - R298.95
Red tonga mushrooms - R349.95

Extra large stoicactus anamone - R429.95

More to come...

Urgent help needed fish missing from tank

Posted: September 19th, 2011, 11:43am CDT by devesh.r

Hi guys. for some reason 2 of my fish are missing in the last week.
fist my bi-colour dotty back and last nigth one of my clown ent missing and there is no trace of it anywhere.

PLEASE if any oneknows what could be the cause of this. Really sad to see this and dont want any more to go missing.

Thanks

Purple tang getting agro

Posted: September 19th, 2011, 11:41am CDT by mytank

So I have noticed a big change in my purple tang. He is getting super agro all of a sudden. He use to run away from my turkey baster now he attacks it .. even does the reverse with is scalples out...

Anyone know why they turn like this, anything I need to do.

Hailea 500 chiller: Cape town

Posted: September 19th, 2011, 11:22am CDT by JAJA

Hardware for saleThread title:

HAILEA 500 CHILLER

Location:

CAPE TOWN

Shipping or Collection only:

COLLECTION

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

Hailea 500 chiller for sale

Less than 1 year
Retail for between R5,500 - R6,000
My price: R3,500

Notes:

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Goby's new 100L CUBE adventure

Posted: September 19th, 2011, 11:09am CDT by Goby

Hi Reefers,

Finally got to the point of making a long time thought reality. I love this hobby very much, and although a haven't had my own piece of the ocean i enjoyed working with my dad (mandarin) on his tank while he still had it.

I have decided to go NANO size. I now believe that bigger isn't necessarily better and less can be better than better, after i saw some really awesome systems on nano-reef.com

So here is what i planned so far.

Display :
DIY 500mm x 500mm x 400mm (water level @ +- 360mm)
Just love shallow reefs.
Rimless with polished edges.

Lightning:
DIY 1x 150w MH 20K.
Depending on the color and light intensity, if not totally satisfied i will ad 2x 36W PL combo white/blue tubes or run 1x 250W MH.

Sump:
I am not going with the traditional DSB.
The footprint of the sump is way to small for a DSB anyway and even if it was big enough i still want to go another route.

I will be doing a combination of different BIO-MEDIA as my main filtration.

Mechanical : Filter sock, filter mat and small internal skimmer.
Biological filtration: Seachem Matrix, Sera Siporax.
Chemical filtration: Seachem Purigen, Chemi Pure Elite and Prodibio.

Now most reefers will say, but BIO-MEDIA are a detritus trap. My answer to this, the detritus will settle somewhere anyway. You just have to prevent it from settling where you don't want it to. That's why i'm going to run a filter sock and also filter mat before water enters over my BIO-MEDIA.

Circulation:
On my wish list a Eco Tech Vortec MP10.

Temperature control:
Eheim Jager 200W heater.
Hailea HB-500A chiller if needed.

Let the build begin! :yeahdude:

ID things swimming around

Posted: September 19th, 2011, 9:42am CDT by mytank

Hi all,

I did a water change (20%) all is happy last night doing my routien nighly checks with my "red light torch" and all of a sudden I noticed thousands of tiny little things (can't even make out what they are) following the light. As I moved the light around these "Little things" were there in a second.

Not sure what they are but they def alive and swimming.

Brine Shrimp? I didn't add any to the tank....

I couldn't get a pic, don't have a proper cam and don't think it would take a proper pic either with the red light ....

Tang Wars...

Posted: September 19th, 2011, 9:30am CDT by Jeann1

Hi.

So I have a Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma Veliferum) and a Brown Tang (Zebrasoma Scopas) in my DT at the moment.

I would like to add more tangs, so I bought a Yellow (Zebrasoma Flavescens) a few weeks back.

The Yellow cannot be put in the DT, I have tried all the tricks everyone mentioned, Lights out - Mirror in the tank - Changed the scaping - I have tried it all..

Next step is to catch the Sailfin and the Brown tang after lights out when the fish are in "Sleep" mode .. sailfin is easy, Brown Tang is clearly some sort of a genuis, as the fish hides when anything moves , even in complete darkness..

Catching them can be done, with some effort I guess, my question now is - If i add the yellow when the Sailfin and Brown tang is out, will they not fight again.. If you leave them out for a week, won't they simply fight again once re-introduced?..

Also, Next tang I want is a Purple - will I have this same war then again? Then its 3 fish I have to catch (If that is going to work) ..

Any suggestions ?

Where to find Gracilaria?

Posted: September 18th, 2011, 7:18am CDT by Fishman

Does anyone know where i can find red gracilaria. Its for a refugium. I dont like using cheato because the pods tear it apart and make a huge mess...

Frags

Posted: September 18th, 2011, 12:43am CDT by Bluemotion

Any one out there that have a few extra frags for a decent price, Im in Pretoria. Thanks

Anemone consumes Anemone

Posted: September 18th, 2011, 12:33am CDT by Nemos Janitor

I have never seen this before. A recovering rose bubble tip anemone walked ,or was enticed into a rock anemone. the rock anemone was fully bloated when i intervened and gently removed the RTBA.

Pics are not good but the incident was at the back of the tank.

Urgent help needed Pump shocking

Posted: September 18th, 2011, 10:57pm CDT by ZaxXx

Put my hand in to the tank and got a hectic voltage shock, not the type that can kill but the type that hurts... My fish dont seem to be jumping around or moving any extra when ever i switch on the skimmer so will this affect my tank or not?

Also what could be wrong with the pump and can it be fixed?
I hope so!
Thanks

Shallow 5ft for sale (1.5 x .700 x .400 : East London

Posted: September 18th, 2011, 9:10pm CDT by leslie hempel

Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:

Shallow 5ft for sale (1.5 x .700 x .400

Location:

East London

Shipping or Collection only:

both/ at buyers expense and risk

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

Notes:

10mm tank 1.5 x .700 x .400 with front lengt hbrace only

central back overflow semi slimline..

Galvanised stand/ painted with epoxy primer and blue topcoat

Stand size 1.5m x.700 x .760H

Aqua medic skimmer: i have a TF5000 baby skimmer that can go as part of the sale

10mm sump .600 x .600 x .400

all R5000...

Reef Octopus KR100 Kalk Reactor: Sandton

Posted: September 18th, 2011, 9:06pm CDT by dallasg

Hardware for saleThread title:

Reef Octopus KR100 Kalk Reactor

Location:

Sandton

Shipping or Collection only:

collection only

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

Kalk Reactor and new Brightwell Kalk+2 + timer R1000

thats the price, or unless you have something of value to trade

Notes:

-

Fish species

Posted: September 18th, 2011, 8:31pm CDT by Ismail

I've recently started snorkeling to catch fish for my tank , had a couple of lucks so far but I'd like to know if anybody has a link or know what types of fish that could be caught in durban along the tidle and rock pools?
Thanks

please ID this sea slug

Posted: September 18th, 2011, 8:28pm CDT by shane dewar

please can you ID this sea slug i found today and if you can please show me a good care sheet for them

Saltwater

Posted: September 18th, 2011, 7:15pm CDT by mytank

Ow that I have my RO unit going at full tilt I have a question. I made 150l today out of that two drums 25l are going to be salt water. I have calculated that I need 850g for 25l to make salt at 1025. I will confirm with

Questions:

1. Do I pour salt in now and leave plan on using salt water in a weeks time
2. Do I need to put a heater in to dissolve the salt
3. Do I need a flow pump in there too.

How do you guys make salt water?

Ocean's New Tank

Posted: September 18th, 2011, 5:28pm CDT by Ocean

After taking a brake from reefing for about 2 years, i am hoping to set up a new 110L mixed marine tank. Luckily I have not got rid of all the essential and most costly things, like my live (dead now) rock, protein skimmer and Tunze pumps.
I want to go with a classic sump design not to complex, DSB/refugeem in one 60L tank. The only thing that I am realy undicided about is whether i should use NSW or synthetic salt to do water changes with. I have alwas felt safe with synthetic sea water, but it will work out to be far to expensive if I have to consider all other start up costs. Although I am not sure where to get decent NSW in CT, any advice would be apreciated as i dont want to get by the Two Oceans Aquariums as they pump there water to close to the shore for my taste:whistling:. For lighting I think that will go with MH T5 mix, but start with T5 as it is cheaper to buy the bulbs and ballasts one by one then buying a whole MH system. Will post pictures as soon as I have a tank to speach of:biggrin:.

New to MASA

Posted: September 18th, 2011, 4:40pm CDT by Deezo85

hi, im new to MASA have a marine tank for 3months, almost fully stocked (not that i ever want to stop buying for my tank)

about my tank:

140L Marine Tank (open top)
dual T5 Lighitng
1 x 2000l Power Head
1 x 1200l Power Head
10kg roughly crushed coral
10KG INDO Live Rock
3KG Vietnam Live Rock
400l DOC Skimmer
1 x Cooling fan (blowing over t5 lights)
1 x true percula clown
1 x Green Mandarin
1 x Coral Beauty Angel
1 x Flasher Wrasse
1 x Banana Wrasse
3 x Chromis
1 x Bhangai Cardinal
2 x Porcelain Crabs
1 x Hermit Crab
2 x Turbo Snails
1 x Magnificient Anemone
1 x Hammer Head
1 x Pin Cushion
1 x Fox Coral
1 x Mushroom Rock (vietnamese)

URGENT sale of 5ft complete system : Midrand

Posted: September 18th, 2011, 4:02pm CDT by Irma

Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:

URGENT sale of 5ft complete system

Location:

Midrand

Shipping or Collection only:

collection only

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

Urgent sale of complete 5ft system

DT - 1,5 x 700 x 550 (deep) 10mm sides and 12 mm bottom with euro bracing
Sump 1,5 x 500 x 380 with 4 compartments
(Skimmer - DSB with light - return chamber - RO water)

Stand with wraparound cabinet

Skimmer - Bubble Blaster 2000 INT rated for 800L

Lights - ATI Sunpower 6 x 54w T5

Return pump - Sicce SS4 (5 days old)

Reef Octopus NP Pellet Reactor with HX-6520 pump

2 x 300w Jager heaters
2 x Seio Prop 1500 circulation pumps
ATU Unit
RO Unit (still in box)

Livestock:

Yellow Tang
Purple Tang
Pair of Mandarins (eating frozen food)
Pair of Yasha Gobies
5 x springeri damsels
Female Flame Angel
3 x Evansi Anthias (eating frozen cycops, red plankton)

4 cleaner shrimp
3 hermits
various snails
2 x clams
Zoas
Mushrooms
Xenia
Frogspawn
Torch
2 x pincushions
2 x rics
2 x GSP

+- 50kg live rock (mainly Fuji but some Kenyan)

I would like to sell the whole setup incl livestock and rock for R14 000.

Notes:

-

ID Please some sort of shell

Posted: September 18th, 2011, 11:56am CDT by mytank

I have added alot of new coral, I have dipped all the coral. I know the tank pretty much inside out as I watch it even after lights out. Yesterday I notice this little bugger on my Zoas. Sumped him but what the hell is he:

Acrylic, ceramic and 100,000 of water.

Posted: September 18th, 2011, 11:04am CDT by Nemos Janitor

[www.youtube.com]

Crit Please

Posted: September 18th, 2011, 10:57am CDT by FransSny

OK , so I finally read the manual so started playing around with the cam.

Only at f5, ISO 160, 55/80 mm standard lens

Galen's Marine Tank

Posted: September 18th, 2011, 9:54am CDT by Galen

So i finally got my tank.

Dimentions are:
1200Lx600Wx500H DT
and
1200Lx450Wx450H Sump

I rinsed the Arragonite like 10 times and still the water is a it murky
1200Lx600Wx500H DT
1200Lx450Wx450H Sump

TS2 Skimmer in DSB. I need to change my 2000lph return pump for a 4000-6000 but will keep posted on changes.

Let me know what you guys think and any changes you think i may need to make.

2 SEIO Prop 1000, and a day later the water has cleared up a bit.

Fish

Posted: September 17th, 2011, 7:27am CDT by johannes rall

Hi people.I want to get my first fish in my newly recycled tank and dont know what to start with.Any suggetions from you guys?:blush:

Urgent help needed Got stung by my hammer

Posted: September 17th, 2011, 2:46am CDT by Arries

Hey guys.

I got a little problem..I cleaned and rescaped my tank this morning.While I was busy my middle finger touched my hammer rite were I have a cut(wich I didn't even know about) and I could instantly feel it burning like hell..My finger has swollen and I can barely move it..Do u guys have any advise for me and do I have 2 be worried..I know I sould wear gloves but I didn't know about the cut till my hammer got hold of it..any advise plz..

Thanx..

lion fish

Posted: September 17th, 2011, 12:05am CDT by roderigo

Today I saw a lion fish under some blue lights at the LPS wow he is so so beautiful ,as I am still a newb corals drive me nuts to such a point I totally forgot about the fish lol I love this Hobby

water tested

Posted: September 17th, 2011, 9:31pm CDT by johannes rall

Hi guys I went to test the watertoday and was told every thing tested ok only the salinaty was abit low and was told to try and get it up. What can I do to get it up.I thought of adding some seawater dont know if its the right way

Some pics of my 550

Posted: September 17th, 2011, 6:46pm CDT by Mc

Hi All.

I finaly got round to taking some pics of my TL550:biggrin: its been stocked for about a month now, mostly with the stuff I moved over from my old 30L tank just lots of extra live rock, a total of about 15kgs. Everythings standard except for the lighting and powerheads. For the lighting I left one of the flourecents in and added a 54w diy led fixture, And also a sump light for the cheato. There is a clown and a coral beauty hiding in there somewhere they didn't want to stay still enough fo a picture Thanks to all who gave me advice, and frags.:1:I am really enjoying this tank.

FTS

Some zoas

Mini carpet and Plum anemone

Shrooms

Pavona frag

My led light upgrade

Chris's Setup

Posted: September 17th, 2011, 5:11pm CDT by ChrisNell

Time for me to start my tank thread. Its already about 2 years old, but took it very slowly. I will start with a picture of my "engine room". Runnig my system from an industrial PLC, with a proper distribution board and relays driven from the PLC.

Next an interesting pic I took this afternoon. Was hunting for Aptisia , with all pumps switched off. Took this pic looking up into the DT from the floor.

Full system or multiplie items : jHB

Posted: September 17th, 2011, 3:35pm CDT by Zahed

Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:

Full system or multiplie items

Location:

jHB

Shipping or Collection only:

Both

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

Hi All

I have either an entire system or multiple items. Please excuse not having photos today as I cannot do it from my iPad, the option is not active however I will post on Monday from laptop.

I will give preference to the person that takes the tank or other hardware for the livestock. The reason for the sale is I am upgrading to a full SPS and want to start fresh. I have not included pricing because I am open to negotiation. Very open but not cash strapped that I will entertain ludicrous offers.

Hardware for sale

Tank. - 1500 x 650 x 650 with sump ( aqua excel protein skimmer, live rock, bio balls and return pump.
1 x halia T 5 lighting unit ( 1 year old) in good condition with 4 tubes,
1 x odyssea T5 lighting unit (6 months old) with 2 tubes,

1x xwave wave makers with controller ( 4 months), 2 seio power heads thrown in for free.

Livestock all fearing and are in tank for minimum of 4 months and maximum 1.5 years

1 copper band butterfly,
1 x yellow tailed damsel,
1 mandarin
2 false perculia clowns
1 clarki clown
1 sailfin tang
1 fox face
1 hawkfish
1 bi colored blenny
1 sand goby,
1 dotty back,
2 firecracker shrimps
1 longspine urchin

1 large colt tree, (450 high)
1 pink zoo rock pink ( size of two fists)
1 green zoa,
1 large piece of live rock with mushrooms and green and brown star polyps, 7 shrooms, numerous polyps to count
1 large piece of live rock with mushrooms and polyps, 6 green, 3 orange and 2 purple
1 plate coral ( size of a saucer)
3 heads of frogspawn
1 rock with 3 purple shrooms and 20 green polyps

All purchases will get free inverts snails, crabs.
1 rock with mushrooms, 7 shrooms

Notes:

-

tank only or complete set up wanted

Posted: September 17th, 2011, 1:32pm CDT by moe101

hi..
i am looking for a 4ft tank on cabinet with canopy

or a complete tank set up with tank,sump,stand,lights

or a full marine tank set up,
with or without live stock

(tank must be 4 ft or bigger)

New Corals

Posted: September 17th, 2011, 12:41pm CDT by Naiema

We had a shipment of stunning corals ie: Torch, Hammers,Elegance, Pagodas, Colourful Mushrooms and Zooanthus,Pagodas,Open Brains Clams and more. Please call us on : 0217122534/0826368990.:thumbup:

Skimz FM100 carbon/phos filter: East London

Posted: September 17th, 2011, 10:37am CDT by leslie hempel

Hardware for saleThread title:

Skimz FM100 carbon/phos filter

Location:

East London

Shipping or Collection only:

both at buyers expense/risk

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

Notes:

i have a brand new FM100 bed filter still in the box for sale R1300

i have one im using for bio pellets and it works 100%, i have no need for this one...

please tag me if you are interested...

My tank. Needs Help Please.

Posted: September 17th, 2011, 9:12am CDT by trik107

So that is my tank I feed my pleco aqaufin professal. I have 1 pleco 1 Angel 3 fire neons 4 neon tetras. I do water changes every second day. I am looking for better food so I am thinking of getting omega sea and Ocean nutrific. I also occasinoaly feed them blood worms. Do you recommend any thing am i doing any thing wrong? where can I find the products I need?

ATU wanted

Posted: September 16th, 2011, 11:15pm CDT by Theo

Hi all, I'm looking for a ATU. please let me know

Every one of my frags just came in on the little plug things.

Posted: September 16th, 2011, 10:37pm CDT by Dlaria

Every one of my frags just came in on the little plug things. I don't have holes all over my reef I can stick these things into. How do I get the bottom off of them?!:dft007:

acrylic magnet cleaner

Posted: September 16th, 2011, 5:45pm CDT by malooda

hi

do any of the jhb lfs have an acrylic magnet cleaner?

please pm me

thanks

fire shrimp moulting

Posted: September 16th, 2011, 5:16pm CDT by malooda

hi

what do you do after a fire shrimp moults?

its old skin gets placed in places i cant reach and it ends up breaking up/leaving the rock it was attached to, some how or the other, eventually reaching the powerheads and then it gets shredded.
is this fine?
how often do they moult?

p.s the 1st time this happened i thought one of the old ones had given birth :whistling::):blush:

baby porcupine puffer,yes or no?

Posted: September 16th, 2011, 4:28pm CDT by duanead

Hi guys so my tank is up and running for about 3months I've got a desjardini sailfin,2percula clowns and 1 bicolor blennie+2hermits and few snails.

So I went to the pet shop at Brightwater and they have a baby porcupine puffer,my question is will he be a threat to my fish and if I start with softies ???because he would be a nice addition,and the shop owner have a big one in display tank with few clowns and tangs,

Any advise please

New Marine Shipments

Posted: September 16th, 2011, 3:12pm CDT by wild on pets

Hi All

We recieved two shipments of some
Coloured polyps - Indo Hand picked
Coloured polyps - Vietnam
Clams
Bubble Corals
Torches
Mini carpet nennies
Coloured pocillipora
Euphyllia Crisata
Regal Tangs - nice size
Powder Blue surgeons
Naso Tangs - nice size

Regards
Wild on Pets

which corals to dip and which not to.

Posted: September 16th, 2011, 2:48pm CDT by Dlaria

I'm confused about which corals to lugos dip and which not to dip, when I first get them.

Awsome New Shipment!!

Posted: September 16th, 2011, 2:10pm CDT by Elite Aquatics

Hi there guys ive got some great new fish, corals and inverts available this weekend!!

Blue mandarins
Brown watchman gobbies
Midas blennies
Starry Blennies
Lawnmower Blennies
Yellow box fish
Green Chromis
Purple tile fish
Ryal Dottybacks
Square Anthias
Mccoskeri flasher wrasse (pairs)
Red Fairy Wrasse (pairs)
yellow wrasse
sixline wrasse
moon wrasse
dragon wrasse
Black spotted leopard wrasses
Blue side fairy wrasses
Bicolor blennies
Red Dot dottybacks
Pink Exquisite fairy wrasses
Exquisite fairy wrasses
Ruby red apagons
Gold stripe apagons
Blue face apagons
Sailfin Tangs
Powder Brown Tangs
Horse Shoe Tangs
Allardi Clown (pairs)
Spotted Mandarins
Potteri Angels
Black Ribbon Eels
Banded Pipefish
Sally Lightfoot crab
Red leg hermits
Maroon leg hermits
Pom Pom Crabs
Sea Turnicates
Zebra Serpent starfish
Blue linkia starfish
turbo snails
Mexican turbo snails
Urchins
Zebra urchins with zebra crab

New sri lanka shipment

Posted: September 16th, 2011, 12:16pm CDT by Oceanson

Hi Reefer's,

Our new Shipment from Sri Lanka lands later this afternoon

We offer a 14 day alive gaurantee after your purchase.

Here are the terms and conditions:

Within 14 days of purchasing your Marine fish and it doesnt make it you can claim your 50% money back on a cash sale only!!
On a card sale we give you 50% back but also subtract a 15% bank transaction fee off your 50%
You must produce your receipt as well as the dead fish.

Here is our packing list without prices:

Powder Blue Surgeon R 600.00
Red Dragonet Blenny R 120.00
Decorated Fire Fish R 280.00
Fire Fish R 140.00
Green Peacock Puffer R 220.00
Threadfin Butterfly R 140.00 x1 left
Pennant Coral fish R 200.00
False Clown Wrasse Haiwaii R 100.00
Coris Africana R 100.00
Blue Cleaner Wrasse R 80.00
Red Leopard Wrasse [LG] Australia R 1,200.00
Rosy Scale Fairy Wrasse R 290.00
Snowflake Moray Eel R 250.00
Chain Moray eel R 450.00
Emperor Angelfish R 1,200.00 - sold
Koran Angelfish R 3,500.00
Yellowtail Anemone Fish R 180.00 - sold
Black Nemo Clown [Grade A] R 350.00
Powder Blue Fin Damsel R 90.00
Humpbacked Boxfish R 180.00
Red Coral Perch Female R 110.00
Red Coral Perch Male R 130.00
Spottail Gudgeon R 110.00
Sand Shifting Shrimp's Goby PROMOTION R90.00
Dracula Goby SM R 450.00
Cleaner Shrimp R 140.00
Fire Shrimp R 180.00
Sand Anemone Orange R 150.00
Orang Star Fish ( LG ) R 240.00 - sold
Red Star Fish ( LG ) R 220.00
Rose Linckia R 280.00 - sold
Green Toadstool R 150.00
Orchid Dotty Back R 900.00
Harlequin Tuskfish [LG] 15cm:2000 - sold
Harlequin Tuskfish [LG]1 8cm:2400
Turbo Snail R 40.00
Dot Dash Blenny R 220.00
Common Clowns R 150.00
Yellow-Tail Electric Damsel R 80.00
Giant Tube Anenome R 220.00
Yellow Tang R 560.00
Purple Reef Lobster R 90.00
Niger Trigger R 180.00
Clown Trigger R 990.00
Black Clowns R 150.00
True Percula R 120.00
True Percula large R 450.00
Green Carpet Anenome R 900.00
Mini Carpet Anenome R 250.00
Bangai Cardinal R 150.00
Fighting Conche S:35; M:40
Red Brittle Starfish R 90.00
1 x Dot Dash Blenny R220.00
2 x Common Clowns R150.00
3 x Yellow-Tail Electric Damsel R80.00
1 x Giant Tube Anenome R220.00
3 x Yellow Tang R560.00
1 x Purple Reef Lobster R90.00
1 x Niger Trigger R180.00
1 x Clown Trigger R990.00
10 x Black Clowns R150.00
2 x True Percula 1.5"-1.8" R120.00
1 x True Percula large R450.00
1 x Green Carpet Anenome R900.00
6 x Mini Carpet Anenome R250.00
3 x Bangai Cardinal R150.00
s:16 x; m x 11 Fighting Conche R35.00 AND R40.00
2 x Red Brittle Starfish R90.00
1 x Saddleback Clown R150.00
1 x Zebra Lionfish R220.00
2 x Social Fairy Wrasse R150.00
1 x Blue/Green Chromis R50.00
2 x Blonde Naso Tang (m/l) R400.00
1 x UFO Starfish R150.00
1 x Hawkfish R250.00
5 x Red-Legged Hermit Crab R45.00

For any queries contact us on: 021 552 7553
email us on oceansoncpt@gmail.com
We are situated in Montague Drive Opposite the John Montague Centre in Montague Gardens

OCEANSON AQUARIUM

SPS STN Need some help

Posted: September 16th, 2011, 11:19am CDT by charlv

Hi All

It's been awhile since i posted
Ok so here's my problem my sps stag STN from the base up and i get some white spots on the corals
Here's my water par.

ALk- 7.8 salifert
MAG-1380 salifert
Cal-420 salifert
PO4-0 salifert (i don't think so) but anyway.

Busy uploading pics to photobucket

Any help will help

Thanks Charl

Mexican Turbo's ???

Posted: September 16th, 2011, 8:28am CDT by FransSny

Any Sponsors have Mexican Turbos in stock at the moment. I am sick and tired of the tufts of pink cotton algea....I will be in Gauteng next week so if sponsors in that area I can pick up as well

What is this?

Posted: September 15th, 2011, 11:02pm CDT by Dlaria

Button polyp snacking on a leg

Posted: September 15th, 2011, 10:20pm CDT by AndreM

While I was away for a few days my wife discovered one of the button polyps eating what looks like one of my reg legged hermit legs.

The piece of leg sticking out gradually got shorter. The leg is gone now, polyp open and happy.

-
My 1.2m tank thread

Yellow Banded Pygmy Possum Wrasse

Posted: September 15th, 2011, 10:13pm CDT by Charl_Stanhope

just saw this awesome little wrasse. Can any sponsor in the Western cape maybe get one and how much would they be?

Wetmorella nigropinnata -
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...96&pcatid=1396

newbie

Posted: September 15th, 2011, 9:55pm CDT by casperbhoy

hi my name is casper and i am trying to set up the filter system in my kids aquarium
its a boyu 26l system the half moon version
does anybody know how the plumbing for the filter system works
i have it in bits and am trying to figure out what goes were

cheers :)

Tank after lights out..

Posted: September 15th, 2011, 9:31pm CDT by Cgoodburn

I am sure I am not the only one to feel this way, but at night when the tank light are off and only the moon lights are on the tank takes on a completely different character. During the day the fish and corals dominate, but at night its just the two clowns swimming aimlessly, the rest are all the night creatures. Every night it looks different, with different worms, slugs, snails copepods and other small creatures cruising around. it is absolutely incredible. To think that within your tank there are just so many lifeforms. So after
a tough day its awesome to view this spectacle as it unfolds.
Just some thoughts.....

Newbie

Posted: September 15th, 2011, 8:31pm CDT by trik107

Hey guys I am new :D

Luca's crazy reef tank

Posted: September 15th, 2011, 8:05pm CDT by Jimbo

You may have already seen this already but i think this guys tank is off the hook and needed to share it!

Some click to my reef - Reef Central Online Community

Enjoy,

Jimbo.

Phos reactor Wanted

Posted: September 15th, 2011, 6:11pm CDT by pXius

Need a reactor to use with some RowaPhos or PhosGaurd.

Drop me a PM.

Nano scope for sale: Brakpan

Posted: September 15th, 2011, 5:44pm CDT by Trident

Hardware for saleThread title:

Nano scope for sale

Location:

Brakpan

Shipping or Collection only:

Collect only

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

Notes:

It's brand new, unwanted gift

going bigger !!!

Posted: September 15th, 2011, 5:40pm CDT by NickP

Hi guyz im going bigger but need planes for a sump...
help pls!!!!

I.D Please...

Posted: September 15th, 2011, 5:24pm CDT by belindamotion

Could someone please I.D this for me...and is it harmless to my Corals and/or fishes....looks just like my Grandfather's Pipe Cleaner..:blush:

Will my tank ever balance out, so that I don't have to run carbon or phos reducer?

Posted: September 15th, 2011, 4:07pm CDT by Dlaria

Will my tank ever balance out, so that I don't have to run carbon or phos reducer? (Put them passive in pantyhose in the hob refugeum.)

My cheato keeps floating to the top of the fuge. I started squeezing out the air bubbles getting in it, from the skimmer outflow, so it sinks back down. I keep getting brownish/redish slime on top of it. Is it cyno? Should I move the phos reducer before the cheato/fuge area? I've got the carbon there, and the phos reducer after. No algae or slime in the DT (yet).

Guess what?!?!?!?!

Posted: September 15th, 2011, 3:54pm CDT by Galen

So i have just managed to empty my live rock out of my tank aling with all the water. Whew what a mission!
I have rinced off all the salt and am in the process of waiting to get help moving the tank outside for a good scrub down.
U will NEVER guess what i found.
I nearly threw it out!
I swear it has to be a starfish!!!
Its about the size of a 10c coin. It has 5 very thin legs. I thought it was a worm initially one of those icky ones that send out its tentacles out of the rock to search for food, but it moves like a starfish.
Its body is about the size of drop of water. I cant photograph it as u cant really see it in the pic.
I think it may be a serpent star.
Ive attached a link to another site. Can anyone confirm for me without a pic?

I swear i didnt pinch it..... it came with the live rock :yeahdude:

new mariner

Posted: September 15th, 2011, 3:06pm CDT by raflo

Hi Hennie

firstly id like to say hi to all.i cant believe that ive overlooked a hobby such as this.i had a tropical setup when i was a teen,but this is a whole new game.:thumbup:

So ive purchased a tank +-205l it has two power heads a heater and a sump with a protein skimmer some filtering and a return pump.

My question is now that its setup,how long would the salt take to disolve before testing salinity,im using red sea coral pro s.

oh ya,i also have quite a bit of liverock that is already in the tank.any help would be appreciated thx

Rsm 250

Posted: September 15th, 2011, 1:44pm CDT by Cgoodburn

Its been a while since i have posted any pics on my DT. Well tanks been running for about 12 weeks now. all looking good, have been through a few tough times, but thanks to MASA team, have made it through.

This is my FTS. not clean in the front as this is the favorite place for my sand sifting star to hang out. this shot includes all my life stock, even my paranoid Foxface hiding in the background. i love it, its still a work in progress, but great so far. Comments advise welcome
Craig

Algae - Fundis whats this?

Posted: September 15th, 2011, 11:52am CDT by ziyaadb

I stopped dosing vodka cos my corals were bleaching and its not necessary with softies. Added Rowaphos but even before i stopped the vodka this started.

Its so bad that my substrate clumps up so much i can actually peel it off see attached pics.

Whats going on?
oh yes its only where there is light wherever there is shade and no light its fine substrate is nice and clean and white

Nitrate and Phos is zero.
I intend adding a refugium in the coming weeks and have been doing regular 10% waterchanges. cut down feedings as well

peeled from corner

Hi All

Posted: September 15th, 2011, 11:11am CDT by Aquetas

Hi All

Im a newbie to the marine tank. I just purchased a tank from a friend. Its a 95l reef tank. The tank is running two powerheads, 4 t5 lights. Two pumps which of 1 runs into skimmer and other back into tank.Have a heater and an electric termometer. I have about 10kgs live rock, crushed coral as a base. Thank has a clown, pajama cardinal and a yellow tang. I have some Mushrooms and some zoas. Tank has been running the crrent setup over 2 years.

Any advise on how to make sure the tank is running smoothly?

Detailed form submitted: rakabos

Posted: September 15th, 2011, 10:26am CDT by rakabos

Detailed help requestAre you experiencing any problems in your tank?

Yes

Brief Description

Hi guys. Been having an issue in my tank the last 3 days or so. 70% of all my coral are either closed or barely open. Nothing in my regime changed and I have no idea why the tank is reacting the way it is. I took out a dead starfish 2 days ago so that may have led to a bit of ammonia but surely the tank size should have taken care of any issues with that. I have about 100KG liverock in the DT and a DSB in the sump. I am really getting worried as none of the coral seem to be bouncing back. SPS's look like sticks, no polyps extension, the odd zoa colony is open. As most of you know the tank is stocked with 60+ zoa colonies and various other corals. Been running at this capacity for much of the tank's life. I added a reactor with more activated carbon this morning, just to make sure i pull out any crap that may or may not have entered the water. The tank has a hood with slight gaps on the side.

Any ideas on what else to do ?

Tank size

1.5m

System Volume

700L +100L sump

How long has your tank been running?

10 months

What livestock do you have?

5 Large tangs, 10 smaller fish.
Zoas, LPS and SPS

Water Parameters

Alkalinity (dkh): N/A
Calcium: 400
Phosphate: N/A
Magnesium: N/A
pH: 8.2
Nitrite: N/A
Nitrate: <1.0
Ammonia: Not detectable this morning
Salinity: 1.025
Temperature: 27C

What lighting is over the tank?

6x 80W T5 (Giesemans)

Pumps and equipment

3 Seios , approx 15000LPH total

Maintenance

100L water change every 2 weeks. Running Purigen, Activated carbon, Phosphate reactor. 6 weeks ago started with prodibio (biodigest and bioptim)

Other info and photo's.

-

Anyone else get tennis elbow from doing water changes and top offs?

Posted: September 14th, 2011, 3:02am CDT by Dlaria

Anyone else get tennis elbow from doing water changes and top offs?

Apparently, 3 gallon jugs are too big for me to lift up over my shoulder on a daily basis...

You know its bad when...

Posted: September 14th, 2011, 11:50pm CDT by mytank

You now its bad when this has been sitting in my lounge near my tank for a little while, maid packed it away and then I put it back and then packed it away ....

Bad news is I added to the pile today a new Tunze return (Silent) with safety connector...

I still have to fit the RO unit, the Tunze stuff and my chiller all sitting idol ...

Time to get started!

Posted: September 14th, 2011, 7:58pm CDT by Lucas

Hey guys,

So I finally found a nice 150L tank with sump on the one side.

The question begs ofc which way do I go, marine or freshwater planted.
I'm seriously leaning towards the marine side and could use some input on the matter.

First would be the filtration, I've already got a bag of ceramics with the tank, but should I be adding something extra ? Wool / purigen etc.

Then on the question of substrate, what would be a good option to go for ? I want something light in colour for the light to reflect back on. I can get crushed coral at a good price so this is currently my 1st option. It is purely just going to be there to fill bottom and give a little room for some bacteria / critters.

Live rock in the display should be beneficial for the general bonus it provides as well as the basic sculpting.

Now what I need to figure out is what my running costs will be on water changes / salt etc.

The tank will be a small reef, so I need to keep in mind what corals / fish to add as I grow.

Any and all input is greatly appreciated as always.

advice please

Posted: September 14th, 2011, 6:43pm CDT by oceans 22

Hi guys and gals...

I have a new marine tank. Size-650x650x350. The only equipment for the sump i have is the return pump and ts1 skimmer... I wanted to put a reacto but people are telling me to rather do a dsb or a refug.. Which would be better from the 3? If the reactor is the answe then what reactor do i buy?

Any advice would be appreciated

Thank you

You folks in SA are so spoiled!

Posted: September 14th, 2011, 6:39pm CDT by Dlaria

I just saw the images of frags from Perky Pets and Pest Stop SA. They are ginormous! I can't get anything near those sizes here. :( I'm buying frags with 3 zoa polyps on them, and frags 1/2 - 1" sizes...

Not fair, I say! Not fair!

Xenia frag for sale: Weltervreden Park

Posted: September 14th, 2011, 5:43pm CDT by henry888

Single frag for saleCommon Name:

Xenia

Scientific Name:

-

Size of coral

3cm

How long have you had the coral?

3 week old frag

Shipping or Collection only:

collection

Your location.

Weltervreden Park

Price:

0.00

Photo's:

Notes:

I have 3 pulsating xenia frags up for grabs, just come collect. Price R0.00.

Just PM me it your interested.

They look a tad bit down, this photo was taken day after fagging. Look excellent now.. ;)

Also Green brown polyps, the durban garden variety up in the next 2 weeks for those that want, drop me a PM... ;)

@Carne I will drop yours as promised in the next week or two, as soon as I come through to your valley.... ;)

Donations welcome to help frag more for free... ;) (keeping up with running costs)

Zoa's/mushroom/ricordia's wanted for fraging

Posted: September 14th, 2011, 5:35pm CDT by henry888

Hi

I'm looking for zoa's/mushroom/ricordia's, im willing to swop for what I already have. or if you can spare a polyp or two it would be awesome. Willing to collect. ;)

Laying a Charge against Trevor Duanne (Two Oceans Aquatic)

Posted: September 14th, 2011, 5:18pm CDT by Oceanson

Hi Reefers,

The purpose of this thread is to take action against Trevor from Two Oceans Aquatic Services and Supplies.

As we too were victims of him. Most of you know he was a fellow employee of ours and therefore knew personal information like our account passwords etc.

Therefore he took that opportunity to log into our Gmail account and sent his own banking details to our previous landlord who owed us our deposit money. Trevor gave them his own personal bank account which they then sent the sum or R12,000 TO HIS ACCOUNT THINKING IT WAS OUR ACCOUNT!!

To everyone that has paid money to him and not received goods we are asking you to please help us with putting this matter into action. We need the names of all the people that Trevor owes money to and the amount of money he owes (optional).

Can anyone supply us with Trevors mothers cell number we would like to pass this message onto her before we decide to take legal action but If there is still no response from Trevor we will be forced to take legal action against him.

We want to settle this matter once and for all!!

All we are asking from you is that you will supply us with your name and we will do the rest by taking it to the police to open a case against him.

Please contact us by PM.

Thank You.

OCEANSON AQUARIUM

ID needed pls...

Posted: September 14th, 2011, 4:41pm CDT by saaid

Finally got a snap shot of him. Had the wife on one end as i tried to steer him,littlte bugger dives and burrows rather fast. Ive seen a similar post by SAMMY earlier but doesnt have the big claw.

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Glass cleaning magnet?

Posted: September 14th, 2011, 4:30pm CDT by Mc

Can anyone advise on a good glass cleaning magnet. I have one but its got really hard bristles on it so I haven't used it as im scared it will scratch the glass.

strange zoas

Posted: September 14th, 2011, 3:55pm CDT by Mc

Heres some interesting looking zoas.;)

The love child of a Zoanthid and a Hammer Coral [updated] — Advanced Aquarist's Online Magazine

Cheato in Cape Town

Posted: September 14th, 2011, 3:38pm CDT by Philip

Hi all.

Does anybody in the area have some Cheato to give away or sell? I have Grape caulerpa, but wanna start a Cheato ball. I have tried LFS's, but no luck.

Thanx

Urgent help needed Blue face Cardinalfish

Posted: September 14th, 2011, 3:28pm CDT by JDgr8

Hi Guys

I've been away from home for 2 weeks on an unexpected business trip and when I got home this morning, noticed that one of my Blue face Cardinals (I have four of them), seemed to have a part of its tail fin missing. He was swimming with the others and according to the missus, his tail fin has been deteriorating over the last week. He was still feeding properly. On closer inspection, I saw that the back fin seems to be starting with the same deterioration.

I also noticed that there was a white "lump" where the tail fin meets the body, as well as behind the gills, at the bottom.

None of the other fish seem to be affected / infected.

Not sure if this is a disease? Does not look like whitespot, as these "lumps" are not spots. Is there anything I can give this fella?

hermie's tank thread...

Posted: September 14th, 2011, 2:54pm CDT by hermie

Hi All

Our tank has been running for over 7 months now and felt it's long overdue it's own tank thread.

Just a quick background, my husband and I are serious ocean lovers and have always wanted a marine tank. After spending a few long cold years in Europe and the UK, we moved back to our sunny hometown and decided that having the sea as our backyard was not good enough and that we needed a piece of the ocean in our lounge. So we went out and bought a secondhand 1.2m set-up off gumtree. Fortunately we found the MASA community early into our new found hobby and haven't made too many newbie mistakes so far or so we think...

So here is our set-up specs:

DT - 1.2m wide x 0.4m deep x 0.5m high
Sump - 1.2m
Skimmer - Reeftek TS2
Return pump - Sicce 45W 2500l/hr
Powerheads - 3x JVC101 sunsuns
Lighting - 4x 54W T5s

Sump - The tank came with a trickle filter on the side, we took out the bioballs and ceramic rings and converted it into a mini refugium with chaeto (with the overflow runnning through some filterfloss first). Our first chamber in the sump contains the heaters and a 'sock' of carbon which we change every week, this is followed by the skimmer and then the DSB, a few mangroves and more chaeto which run on reverse lighting. We then have a DIY auto ro top-up in the last chamber with the return pump.

We do weekly 25l water changes with Seachem reef salt or NSW if the sea conditions are good. We manually dose the kalk, iodine, magnisium etc etc...

I feed the fishes twice a day and wish I could feed them more...I have to regularly restrain myself from putting in more and more food... I can't help myself as they get all excited when they see me pick up the bottle of fish food and start dancing up and down the glass...how can you resist :whistling:
Food wise, they get ocean nutrition pellets, cyclop-eeze and are treated with freshly hatched brine shrimp or chopped up seafood mix a few times a week when we target feed the corals and nennie.

So here is the LS list:

Fish:
6x locally caught anthias (husband can't help himself when he goes freediving)
3x blue green chromis
2x nemos
1x midas blenny
1x local cleaner wrasse
1x blue dot sleeper goby
3x local algae munching blennies and 1x hitchhiking blenny
1x yellow tang
1x local angler fish which lives in the sump and gets fed live fish from the rockpools

Inverts:
1x porcelain crab
1x clam
1x nennie (think it's a sand nennie and before anyone comments, it was given to us and we have now had it for 5 months and it definitely grown so must be happy)
1x local seahare
1x local boxer shrimp
lots of local hermies and snails

Corals:
Various local zoas
Mushrooms
Sinularia
Sarcophyton
Torch coral
Open brain (the lfs called it a rose coral)
Yellow black coral

So now for the long awaited photos...

Lets Build!!

Posted: September 14th, 2011, 2:31pm CDT by Tiger

We are in the process of building a new tank and as always thought we share it if MASA!

The client we are building the tank for is a MASA member but have requested we start a thread on he's behalf. (Silent but extremely violent) :P

This tank has taken quite some carefull planning due to the strange but yet amazing shape that runs from he's living room to the kitchen.

Here is the footprint and high density Polystyrene already in place:

From the living room area:

From the Kitchen Side:

And then the Glass (Holy Crap):

We will keep you guys updated with progress!!:1:

The Iwagumi reef is a stunner and soo different..

Posted: September 14th, 2011, 1:52pm CDT by leslie hempel

i found this little reef while browsing on zeovit.com and this reef is a stunner, it got a completley different feel comapred to all the other reefs i have seen, i think the fact that its aimed at gobies is what differentiates it from the norm

The Iwagumi Reef - zeovit.com

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NSW vs RO & salt water

Posted: September 14th, 2011, 1:36pm CDT by Boegie

I wanted to make the thread title "bacteria in NSW vs RO & salt water" but I think that other differences are relevant.

I am striving for a LNS using bacteria (biodigest) and carbon source (vodca). And use NSW. Now, NSW also contains other bacteria, good and bad.

When using RO water, quoted from Wiki: "In practice, a fraction of the living bacteria can and do pass through RO membranes through minor imperfections."

I would like to open a discussing on the differences of these systems.

Is there any marine biologists out there that can talk about what good and bad bacteria come with NSW?

Kalk Stirrer Wanted

Posted: September 14th, 2011, 8:16am CDT by ChrisNell

Looking for a kalk stirrer. If you have one, I have some money. Located in Pretoria, will pick up in Gauteng or pay for delivery.

Urgent help needed Is this thing dead?

Posted: September 13th, 2011, 12:44am CDT by Dlaria

Is this thing dead? It's turning green around the edges.

I have not seen polyps extend on it since about day 3. It's been in there for about 3 weeks.

I am glad!!

Posted: September 13th, 2011, 11:30pm CDT by mytank

O up here in jozi our first summer thunder storm and it usually comes with some power outages. So I had one. Preempting this I had done the following:

1. Bought the nice Tunze return 4000l with battery backup - should be arriving tomorrow thanks @Anita
2. Hunted down and bought a battery operated air pump which was running in my tank during the power failure.

With summer coming and the thunder storms I would suggest peeps in jozi start to make their plans for power outages ....

Redfish

Posted: September 13th, 2011, 10:44pm CDT by sihaya

Not to direct any traffic from MASA, but just in case anyone is interested. I write articles for Redfish.

Download Redfish, the free aquarium magazine

Is this a baby Mantis ???

Posted: September 13th, 2011, 10:39pm CDT by Sammy

Been doing some scaping and this little guy jumped out of my tubi ???

Please help id, picture terrible, but red and has one big claw ???

A type of mantis ???

Silver yellow chromis with normal blue

Posted: September 13th, 2011, 10:21pm CDT by malooda

HI

can you put these new chromis i seen at an lfs in the same tank with the normal blue/green ones

Newbie needs a tank

Posted: September 13th, 2011, 10:19pm CDT by shafiq1

Hi.

My name is Shafiq. I'm from the lowveld, Nelspruit.
Took interest in marine tanks awhile back and have been reading a lot of books and posts on this site.
Starting of the month my wife made a deal with me, no mods to my car and a less smoking = marine tank. Hope to get a tank end of the month, problem is my lfs asks too much for a setup. R10 000. And that's for tank, sump, skimmer and pumps which Seems ridicolous.size of the tank was 600X500X600.
I would love to have a 2meter long tank, have the perfect spot in my lounge for it,
Need to get in contact with someone who can either build me a setup that size with sump or someone who has a similiar setup for sale.

P.S. I stay in the lowveld, Nelspruit.

Thanks
Shafiq

newbie cycling

Posted: September 13th, 2011, 8:08pm CDT by mornewil

Hi guys....

Just wanna know if my tank is cycling normal.

Its been running for 3 weeks now.

Sal - 1.026
Temp - 25 deg

My ammonia has been 0.08 every single time i tested. nitrites have never appeared neither nitrates.

No algae has appeared.

Is this normal?

Handpicked corals and 25% discount

Posted: September 13th, 2011, 6:51pm CDT by Moolis

Hi Reefers

We have been busy with our Indonesian supplier to get some SPECTACULAR HANDPICKED CORALS in for YOU!!!! :thumbup::yeahdude::lol:

Below is the pictures of the handpicked specimens he will send us this week Thursday.

To celebrate our return to the MARINE trade we intend to sell these corals @ LESS 25% out of the box.
How will this work?
· You or someone else on your behalf need to pick up the corals @ Pet Stop before we introduce it into our system.
· All new corals that are not introduced into our system, even if it was not handpicked, qualify for this special.
· Unfortunately it need to be fair, so pre-booking without payment of deposit would not be excepted.
· Pre-paid specimens that are not picked up in time would not qualify for this special.

Now I hear the guys outside Pretoria and those guys that could not be @ Pet Stop in time @%&#^%*&(
You guys could make use of our existing special ordering system. How does it work?
· You EMAIL me a picture of a specific coral you are looking for
· I source it for you
· Once I receive a photo of the stock for you, I forward it to you
· You confirm that this is what you want with payment and when you intend to pick it up
· And voilà you still get this discount
· Discounts would be from 15% for corals that need to be dripped into our systems and kept for extended periods - UP TO 30% if you take it out of the box. J

Moolis
PS - lots to follow :whistling:

Mind the GSP...

Posted: September 13th, 2011, 6:49pm CDT by coswecanfly

I just found my variegated topshell doing wild gyrations in my GSP so decided to take him out and got viciously stung on my fingertips... Watch out for those GSP guys... Not as friendly as they look...

some advice or help.

Posted: September 13th, 2011, 4:51pm CDT by NickP

Hi guyz i have a nigger triger and Spotfin lion in my 150l tank
My tank has been running for about 2months now and my water is tested
every week:thumbup:
I dont have much in my tank but would like to know what can i put in that
is not going to be eaten.
Reef and life stock.

From october tsr will be open on saturday

Posted: September 13th, 2011, 4:28pm CDT by Submariner

All Reefers

From the 1st of october T.S.R. will be open on Saturday.

Saturday 9:00 To 13:00

Basic setup for sale

Posted: September 13th, 2011, 4:23pm CDT by Brandz12

Tank- 1.2 x 600 x 600
In good condition with 2 stands both
new, 1 is galvanised.

Sump- 1.2 x 600 x 400
In good condition with 4 compartments
Including crushed coral and bio-balls
Big cascade filter pump

Other- 3x 2foot holding tanks

All for R2000 0713328626

Renannchen's nano cube

Posted: September 13th, 2011, 11:47am CDT by Renannchen

Hey everyone got my little nano going

Tank 550 x 550 x 500
Sump compartment at the back 120 x 550 x 500
Running a DSB with cheato,
Skimmer boyu nano skimmer rated 200l
Lights diy LED unit 36 cool white 3w LED's
2 x 24w t5 actinic
Return pump 200lph
Powerhead seio prop 150

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September Meeting

Posted: September 13th, 2011, 9:59am CDT by Roadblock

Hi All

This months meeting will be a week earley
Tuesday 20 September DUC Clubhouse
18:30 for 19:00 Sharp

· WIN A 3 NIGHT, 5 DIVE PACKAGE FOR 2 AT REEFTEACH, SODWANA BAY (Have to be present on the evening)
This raffle ticket includes a Boreworst Roll

· RAFFLE DRAW for Scuba Pro Fins & Rob Allen wet suit (Dont have to be present on the evening)
· Sex on the Reef presentation by Reefteach (PADI 5 Star Dive Resort at Sodwana)
· Live Music & Jam Session with Paul (aka Elvis)
· Bar will be open

See you there
Dave

6' Tank & Equipment for sale : Durban

Posted: September 13th, 2011, 9:52am CDT by Roadblock

Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:

6' Tank & Equipment for sale

Location:

Durban

Shipping or Collection only:

Both

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

6' Tank on stand with woodwork and sump - R 2500.00

2 x Tunze 6055 nano streams with y junction and single controler - R3750.00

1 x Reef Octopus OCTX 250 internal skimmer - R 3750.00

Notes:

-

Urgent help needed Corals dissapearing

Posted: September 13th, 2011, 9:47am CDT by FrancoisJou

I hope this is urgent enough and that it's not just me overreacting...

I bought some new livestock over the weekend and put that in my nano.

Since then I've lost a 3 mushroom corals. Completely gone. No traces left.

Now included in the livestock I bought was a saron shrimp.

Saron-Rectirostris (Purple-Legs-Marble-Shrimp)

Now the LFS said it's reef safe. Assured me of it.

I checked various websites. Some say it's reef safe. Some safe it's not.

Some forums say it's reef safe, some say steer clear away.

I suspect it's this oke that's eating the mushrooms. I awoke halfway through the night and when I checked he was sitting on the mushroom rock, at the spot where the latest victim was located at.

What should I do?

Other than him the tank has a sixline wrasse and a yellow prawn goby.
There is a crab living in the one piece of rock, but I'm quite sure it's an emerald crab. And it's been living there for a month now without any damage to any of my corals as of yet. Now a new addition to the tank and I lose a coral a day ever since.

Blue Trigger for sale: Gauteng

Posted: September 13th, 2011, 8:44am CDT by Deon07

Fish for saleCommon Name:

Blue Trigger

Scientific Name:

-

Size of fish

+ - 10 cm

How long have you had the fish?

5 months

Is the fish eating?

Yes, flakes, pellets etc

Shipping or Collection only:

collection

Your location.

Gauteng

Price:

R150

Photo's:

Hi Guys, I dropped the price pretty much, my Picasso and this trigger are no longer friends and the picasso will take him appart. I need to let him go asap.

Notes:

Big - Regal Tang for sale: Gauteng

Posted: September 13th, 2011, 8:36am CDT by Deon07

Fish for saleCommon Name:

Big - Regal Tang

Scientific Name:

-

Size of fish

+ - 20cm

How long have you had the fish?

6 months

Is the fish eating?

yes - Flakes, Pellets, booldworm etc

Shipping or Collection only:

collection

Your location.

Gauteng

Price:

R900 or the best offer

Photo's:

Notes:

-

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A strange refractometer request

Posted: September 12th, 2011, 7:06am CDT by Tony

Hi Hennie. I have a strange request. Can a salt refractometer be calibrated to read sugar concentration using a known sugar solution to calibrate it. Here's why!

Being a chef by profession we use refractometers to make ice cream by measuring the amount of sugar in the mixture which will tell us if the ice cream will freeze to hard or too soft. One can buy sugar refractometers but they are double the price of salt meters. So, I would like to buy a salt meter and calibrate it to read sugar. Can this be done, and if so, how? I know it's not marine related but I would appreciate your help where possible

SPS - Tierra del Fuego $1500.00 Frag?

Posted: September 12th, 2011, 12:34am CDT by ziyaadb

This is for the SPS lovers - was won at MACNA

Quote:

Frags go for $400. The vendor that donated it to the raffle was offered $1500 at the show for it. He gave me a talk to make sure I could care for it properly too... haha. I was told by the vendor, since he was the importer of the piece, that I now have 25% of the total stock of this coral.

The rest has gone to well known resellers.

Reef Central Online Community - View Single Post - MACNA 2011 Trip Report

Yellow tail damsels for sale: durban

Posted: September 12th, 2011, 11:09pm CDT by ZaxXx

Fish for saleCommon Name:

Yellow tail damsels

Scientific Name:

-

Size of fish

2 3 cm

How long have you had the fish?

2 months

Is the fish eating?

Yes

Shipping or Collection only:

Collection only

Your location.

durban

Price:

R80

Photo's:

Notes:

Fish are 100% fine
3 Yellow tail damsels for sale
R80 each
R60 if taking all 3

New sump advice

Posted: September 12th, 2011, 10:39pm CDT by herkie

I believe in natural, simple, easy to care for systems. The KISS principal, Keep It Simple Stupid.

So for me its big DSB systems and refugiums. With a nice size cheato ball.

But at the end of the day, its your choice.

The quote above was Riaan's advice in another thread and I like it so I would like to stick to it although it is almost too late. My sump started cracking and the water leaks became hectic.

While getting glass prices I got hold of a weird shaped tank that I have turned into a sump in the meantime. The dimensions are 1600lx600hx400w and I think that will leave me with 320l capacity. The first chamber will house the overflow from the sump, a wool filter and the skimmer. The sump has 6 chambers of which 5 will be full of live rock and the last one will have an overflow into a standard 4 ft tank that will have a pump area and as much as possible area for a DSB. What I have never understood well is the concept of a refugium. How do you suggest I build the 4ft sump to incorporate a fuge and what is the purpose of a refugium in simple as possible language.

Blue skimmate

Posted: September 12th, 2011, 10:13pm CDT by deadmeat2016

Filled my new 880l tank 2 days ago, had an ati powercone running and it produced blue skimmate, I **** you not...***, its blue like sky blue, bout a liter

Fish identification

Posted: September 12th, 2011, 8:21pm CDT by Ismail

Hi there would somebody please tell me what fish this is? i caught it in Durban

Thanks

IMG-20110912-00414.jpg picture by IsmailBayat - Photobucket

Tomota Clown and Silver spotted Yellow Eyed Kole Tang for sale: Westville Durban

Posted: September 12th, 2011, 6:43pm CDT by lIghty

Fish for salePhoto's are compulsory.

Yes

Common Name:

Tomato Clown and Silver spotted Yellow Eyed Kole Tang

Scientific Name:

Amphiprion frenatus & Ctenochaetus Truncatus

Size of fish

5cm and 7cm (approx)

How long have you had the fish?

+- 1 year

Is the fish eating?

Yes, pellets

Shipping or Collection only:

Collection ONLY

Your location.

Westville Durban

Price:

R300 Neg

Photo's:

Notes:

Hi all

I have the following fish for sale, and they must go urgently (like yesterday).

I will also through in a coachman thats about 4/5cm for FREE (don't say you don't get anything for free)

I'm busy stripping the tank and need to get them a new home ASAP

Thx

hi hi

Posted: September 12th, 2011, 4:57pm CDT by oceans 22

Hi reefers.... How you guys doing? Great to be here... Im starting a brand new marine tank and really need some good advice...my tank size- 650x650x350... I have a ts1 protein skimmer, a reactor and a return pump.. Apparently thats sufficient for now as im a beginner?... I really need advice on lighting.. I wanted metal halides but apparently my corals will be burnt because of the depth of my tank. True or false?... Im looking for light that will bring out the colour and coral in my rank.. Advice would be much appreciated... Thanx:)

Purple shrooms bleaching

Posted: September 12th, 2011, 4:34pm CDT by danimal

Hey guys

Had these shrooms for about 2 years and they have been doing really well (as shrooms normally do, lol) until about a month ago. They have started bleaching and withering away. I have about 5 species of shrooms in my tank, and the rest are all doing fine - it's only the common purples that are suffering.

I started the microbacter7 regime a little while ago to help get my nitrates down, which it has. I am wondering if this could be why they are unhappy? I have tried target feeding them, but no luck so far.

I also have a variety of LPS, leaters etc that are all fine. I'm very confuzzled.

50L / 60L drums

Posted: September 12th, 2011, 4:03pm CDT by malooda

Hi

I'm looking for a 50 or 60l drum to mix salt in for water changes. Or does anybody have another way to mix salt?

Help to control

Posted: September 12th, 2011, 2:30pm CDT by Hermanus

How do I get rid of star polyps that took over my LR between my SPS.

Advice needed for sump

Posted: September 12th, 2011, 2:15pm CDT by Galen

Hi Guys,

I need a bit of help. I am or will be converting my current 4ft tank into the sump as soon as i collect the new one. I just wanted advice on designs and styles that anyone may suggest.

Tunze specials

Posted: September 12th, 2011, 1:43pm CDT by Anita

Hi Guys, watch this space for the TUNZE specials, really good news, 5 days only 26-30 September..........:thumbup:

Pls help ID this CORAL

Posted: September 12th, 2011, 1:11pm CDT by devesh.r

Good day guys.

can anyone help me ID this coral.

New Advisors

Posted: September 12th, 2011, 10:54am CDT by viper357

Please join me in welcoming our new advisors on the forum.

In alphabetical order:

Achilles - for his knowledge in fish, including their illnesses/diseases and treatment thereof

Dane - our resident conservation biologist, something we should all aspire to be aware of

Kunhardt - for his general knowledge in various aspects of reefkeeping

lIghty - for his qualifications in electronics/electrical

Leslie Hempel - for his DIY/Tank Building skills

Tony - for his general knowledge in reefkeeping, especially in certain probiotics

Welcome guys, thank you for joining us, we look forward to many fruitful discussions with both old and new members alike. :)

Tigger

Posted: September 12th, 2011, 10:23am CDT by NickP

Hi anybody got advice on lion fish?

Normal Clown Behaviour when lights off ..?

Posted: September 12th, 2011, 8:52am CDT by belindamotion

Hi Guys

My Clowns are forever coming up with different behaviours that makes me break out in a sweat..:eek:

Now I have to mention..this happens when the lights are off...this morning I came down to see my Clown right at the bottom...tail touching Aragonite...

My Nemo has never done that..so still that for a moment I thought it was dead
but stuck on something...:eek:..but then SHEWWWWWWWW...it moved...:blush:
This is where they normally "sleep" or park during the day...actually more the one,than the other....although I have to add that it's usually "head down"..

I've come to the conclusion that I panic sometimes for the silliest things..:blush: My worst panic attack was when the one gave me the odd "floater sleeping position"...WOW it
"swam" like a dead fish...on it's side..with the body breaking the surface...:eek: I was in tears and had the LFS test everything in my water and I also checked everything regarding my set-up as I was sure I must be missing something as THAT can't be "normal"...sigh...I still get the odd "floating sleeping position" which still freaks me out...!!!:eek::eek:

Coming back to my Clown...it's swimming around in the Tank at about 2cm from the Aragonite...is that normal when lights are off...? Can't recall that it's ever been so low..it's almost like it's trying to "host" against everything, but yet not touching anything...:P

When light's go on my Clowns are "normal again"...:lol:

DT cracked!!!

Posted: September 11th, 2011, 12:55am CDT by Theo

Hi all

Came home on Thursday just to find my DT cracked on side panel!!!:eek: Phoned the guy who build my tank and said he will only be back this wednesday and then he'll come round to fix it. The crack is on the side panel, going from the bottom, making a half circle and ending at the bottom again... I've siliconed a piece of glas over it and so far so good.

The problem is this, the DT is 500l, and I haven't got enough bins to put the SW and rocks in to empty the tank so the guy can remove panel to fix it.

Is there anybody in Pretoria area that I can maybe borrow some bins from... Please people, I beg of you.:whistling:

Thanks in advance

Theo...

Agea help needed

Posted: September 11th, 2011, 11:52pm CDT by akhannay

Hello reefers... i have had my tank running for almost a year now. there is no algea in the tank except between some polyps and zoas! now i dont know wht this algea persists and the other algea in the tank disappeared?

My question... how do i remove the algea? i cant brush it off cause it will kill the polyps. Whats the best way to kill this green hair algea, its stunting the growth of my coral as they cannot open fully.

any help will be appreciated... :)

Detritus removal?

Posted: September 11th, 2011, 11:09pm CDT by Fishman

Ive got quite abit of detritus on my sandbed and on the bottom of my sump. Just wondering how u guyz remove this. Ive heard its bad to disturb your sandbed...can anyone clarify this?

Hello

Posted: September 11th, 2011, 9:13pm CDT by Sonnys

Hello! All I just stoped by to check on Albino percula clownfish;to find out if and when they will come to america.

Unbelievable Nano!!!

Posted: September 11th, 2011, 8:55pm CDT by Fishman

This has got to be one of the most amazing nano's ive ever seen! I dare u guyz to try something lyk this...

Justin Parcos 9.9g SPS dominated nanoreef | NanoReefBlog

Help with filtration design please

Posted: September 11th, 2011, 8:30pm CDT by Michael B

Hey folks, please help busy designing a new tank (yea it is that time, time for an upgrade) and the more research I do on filtration the more confused I get LOL.

Tank size will be 1,500mm x 1,200mm x 600mm mixed reef, but SPS dominated. Priorities are a stable system & LNS

1. Live Rock Filtration
Live Rock minimal in display (i.e. just enough)
Live Rock in Sump to supplement minimal LR in display

2. Phosphate Control
Refugium (with reverse lighting) lots of Chaeto only, with a phosphate reactor & dosing Prodibio
OR
NP Pellet reactor (i.e. none of the above as I understand it?)

3. Ca, Mg & Alk Stability (supplemented with a Kalk Stirrer)
Calcium Reactor
Or
Dosing pumps

Also going to have
Carbon Reactor

Please let me know your thoughts on each point & help me make my decision LOL

Thanks in advance

Michael B

Help with fox face please

Posted: September 11th, 2011, 7:24pm CDT by Tremayn

Need some advice

I bought a nice fat fox face today. It was super active and happy in the guys tank. He put it in the bag for me and it went all off colour (thats normal I hear when they are stresses) and it was breathing heavy. I put the bag in a poly box then drove for 30min to home.

I pegged the bag in the sump and saw the fish was laying on its side and still off colour. I took out a small cup of water and put some in. I did this for 2hours every 30min. The fish was still laying on its side and breathing very heavy in the bag.

I put the fish in the tank and it slowly swam down and is now laying on its side at the back of the tank and still breathing heavy.

Is this because of too much stress? Is this normal with a fox face? I know they are a bit odd.. Is there anything I can do?

Aquamedic Pendant: 150w halide + actinics for sale: Sandton

Posted: September 11th, 2011, 6:22pm CDT by Craig

Hardware for salePhoto's are compulsory.

Yes

Thread title:

Aquamedic Pendant: 150w halide + actinics

Location:

Sandton

Shipping or Collection only:

Collection only

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

Aquamedic Lighting Pendant

1x150w 14k (IIRC) Aquamedic halide - the original bulb the unit came with
2x24w blue Aquamedic actinics - also original bulbs
Self-contained unit

About 4-5 years old. Only used for about 3 months before I disassembled my setup and has been in storage since. Fired it up today to check everything works okay. The unit is in excellent condition.

Asking R1000.

Top:

Bottom:

Actinics (sorry about the photo quality):

Halide just turned on:

Notes:

-

600x450x450

Posted: September 11th, 2011, 12:46pm CDT by Robgurr

Howsit,
So my mates have convinced me to start a thread about my tank, I'm more into reading about everyone else's tanks..hahahaha

Anyway, its a fairly new setup...the rock was transfered from another tank of mine and 50% of the water as well so it was pretty much all cycled when I made the change to the new tank which was nice.

Here's a couple of pics

advice needed on overflow

Posted: September 10th, 2011, 12:18am CDT by moe101

hi..just bought a 1.2 m display tank and sump
it has a direct overflow hole on top left corner..( plumbing fits direct into whole of display tank with plumbing running at the back of the tank and into the sump)..is this okay or should i modify it and modify it to ?

and i have a 1m sump which has 3 equaly divided divisions...is this okay ? or should i modify this for the centre division being longer for DSB ?

any contact details for who does wooden cabinets,canopies and also fits lighting on the canopy for tanks ?
(around the east rand area preferibly.and must be someone whos good at building tanks)

T5 Connectors

Posted: September 10th, 2011, 11:56pm CDT by MavrickFDT

Hi Anybody have some spare T5 connectors lying around, I need about 8 connectors

Thank you

Posted: September 10th, 2011, 8:07pm CDT by Marine1

Hi all

I would like to thank Hennie, he is a true gentleman.

All I can say is "WHAT A TANK", amazing incite in the marine world.

Thank you once again for the knowledge and the beautiful frags. I have never seen such amazing corals they are huge and healthy.

Regards
Kevin

1.8m or 2m tank

Posted: September 10th, 2011, 7:06pm CDT by CJT

Hi

I am looking for either a 1.8m or a 2m marine tank.

Various frags for sale: Wilgeheuwel

Posted: September 10th, 2011, 6:22pm CDT by rakabos

Various frags for saleCommon Names:

Various

Scientific Names:

-

Size of frags

-

How long have you had the frags?

-

Are the frags mounted?

Yes

Shipping or Collection only:

Collection

Your location.

Wilgeheuwel

Price:

-

Photo's:

Item1: Clove polyps R80

Item2: Fluffie shroom R80

Item3: Eagle eye zoas R130

Item4: Eagle eye zoas R100

Item5: Eagle eye zoas R80

Item6: Orange zoas R80

Item7: Eagle eye zoas R50

Item8: Radioactive dragon eye zoas on a nice size rock R150

Item9: Yellow zoas R50 (dibs Loki to be confirmed)

Item10: Eagle eye zoas R130

Item 11: Pink sinularia R150 (Dibs gMAN to be confirmed)

Item12: Radioactive dragon eye zoas R80

Notes:

-

A big thanks

Posted: September 10th, 2011, 4:01pm CDT by mitchel

Hi all i want to say a big thanks to Adriaan:yeahdude: at Idol Marine for all his help with setting up a quarantine tank for a power blue tang.the PB was in quarantine for 3 weeks on is now in my DT and doing very well

Ill post pic of my tank soon

H2Ocean Pro+ Reef paste

Posted: September 10th, 2011, 1:16pm CDT by Nemos Janitor

NOW AVAILABLE FROM YOUR D-D STOCKEST

H2Ocean Pro+ Reef Paste

An exclusive range of aquarium foods specifically engineered to the highest quality standards using advanced production methods and incorporating a highly affective feeding trigger.
The paste contains a blend of specially selected fish and shellfish extracts together with a sticky nutritional protein based binder allowing it to be stuck onto the glass or living rock. Reef paste has a complete balanced profile and contains our unique soluble amino acid feeding trigger to enhance the feeding response in both fish and corals.
An innovative way to provide a nutritional diet for all fish and corals in the marine aquarium over an extended natural feeding period.

pre-orders and special orders for our mauritius shipment

Posted: September 10th, 2011, 11:30am CDT by The Waterboy - Marco

hello all, we are in the process of placing our order for our long awaited mauritus shipment.
i spend a month in mauritius every year and this year was lucky to witness catching techniques used and help scout the coast.
all fish are hand caught, just hands and net.....some cases just hands believe it or not;)
if there are any special orders wanted such as endemic fish to mauritius please contact us and we will check availability and order for you if available.
our supplier has a quota on gemmatums which is full at the moment with orders we are placing so special gemmatum orders will be for the customers that orderd a few months back.........."very , very limited", but should anyone cancell there order we will carry over to next person in line.

reccomendations of fish i saw that where extremely well priced include regal tangs, anthias, ARC EYE HAWK FISH - AWESOME, juvinile nasa tangs, sailfin tangs, long nose butterflies etc etc

we expect shipment to land in about 4 weeks as we will place the order and stock is specialy caught:yeahdude:

another moderatly rare, but scarcely available due to catching difficulty id the mustard tang or guttatus tyang.......search for it on google images and be plesently supprised (like a hybrid of a sailfin and gemmatum),however its its own specie.... i was lucky enough to photograph one on a dive there in april.......beautiful

thanks

More Macro Nie?

Posted: September 10th, 2011, 11:05am CDT by Mudshark

Dig my worms...

GSP opening up.

Dubious lineage...

Free frags to the first person to identify this fish.... You've go to fetch then yourself though (T's and C's ya know).

Gunshy Galaxia. Gunshy because if it puts out stinger tentacles, they get nipped off by my auriga and emperor.

PSK replacemnt pump

Posted: September 9th, 2011, 12:16am CDT by maj

HI guys

seeking to get a replacemnt pump for my octx160,it comes with the psk2500 internal pump.
anyone have one?
or where can i buy one in CPT

or what other pump can i use?

083 719 6146

ceramic rings help

Posted: September 9th, 2011, 11:19pm CDT by roderigo

Hi guys iv got LR in my tank DSB and cheato but I was wondering if I could put some ceramic rings in my sump coz I've got them laying around I know they are not good as filtration on there own but maybe combined with the others it could work .What do the pros have to say good or bad idea ???

Hardware For Sale

Posted: September 9th, 2011, 10:53pm CDT by Silly

Hi Everyone.

Selling all my equipment. Make me an offer on all my stuff. Unfortunately Live stock has to go first.
7x Fish
25x Corrals
+-60kg Live Rock
+-60kg SandCrushed Corral Mix
2x Skimmers
1x Phosfate Reactor
2x Return Pumps
5x Powerheads
3x Heaters
1x Light System With 4 Tubes
1x Metal Hilide
1x Jebo Filter System
Many Extras(Corral Medicine ect)
2 Tanks (1x 350l with overflow,sump, wooden cabinet with canopy. 1x 300l with overflow,sump, metal stand.

Hardware For Sale

Posted: September 9th, 2011, 10:53pm CDT by Silly

Aquaria

Posted: September 9th, 2011, 7:59pm CDT by Aquaria-SA

To All MASA reefers and Pet Store owners
We would like to set the record straight as there has been a few rumours going around in the Pet industry. Aquaria is a Wholesaler and we will only supply the Pet Stores. We have NOT and will NOT retail our products. We will only supply the Pet Stores, We will however back them up, help any client that has purchased one of our products at a Pet store with the best advice and best service.
Regards
Lawrence
Director of Aquaria

cleaner shrimp clinging to sailfin tang!!!

Posted: September 9th, 2011, 7:36pm CDT by malooda

hi

i just bought a sailfin tang after putting him in the tank my cleaner shrimps just keep on attacking in ang sticking on to him when he swims. is the normal?

Shipment landed

Posted: September 9th, 2011, 4:55pm CDT by lanzo

Hi Reefers,

We have landed a fish shipment!!

We are still acclimatizing the fish, and will be ready for viewing by tomorrow.

This shipment includes the following fish:

· Purple Tangs
· Sohal Tangs
· Clown Trigger
· Sailfin Tangs
· Purple Masked Angelfish
· Manderin Fish
· Coral Beautys
· Clowns
· And much more!!

Come visit us at Dorrys and SEA for yourself!!

Pictures will be uploaded to facebook tomorrow:)

Dog Face Puffer for sale: Randburg / Roodepoort

Posted: September 9th, 2011, 3:57pm CDT by Deon07

Fish for saleCommon Name:

Dog Face Puffer

Scientific Name:

-

Size of fish

20cm +

How long have you had the fish?

5 months

Is the fish eating?

Yes

Shipping or Collection only:

Collection Only

Your location.

Randburg / Roodepoort

Price:

R450

Photo's:

Lovely Fish, not reef safe.

I got more fish, I am moving down to Cape Town so I need to sell and start fresh again that side.

Regal Tang - 20cm R900
Dog Face Puffer - 20cm R450
Sail Fin - 15cm R350
Fox - 10cm R200
Picasso Trigger - 10cm R300
Blue/Purple Trigger - 10cm R250
Yellow face wrasse 16cm R350
Elephant Nose 12cm R250
Snow Flake Eel 500cm R450
Nemo 5cm R100
2 X Dark blue Damsel 5cm (Both) R100
2 x light blue 4cm (both) R100
Bananna 8cm< R60
Cleaner Wrasse 8cm R60
Pajama Cardinal x 2 R110
White blenny R80

Please inbox me then Ill send more pics

Notes:

Sorry, do not have any more pics on my laptop, but on request ill upload more

newbie

Posted: September 9th, 2011, 3:57pm CDT by moe101

hey every one
my names Muhammed.got crazy about marine in the past month...been visiting pet stores and reading on the net .
i stumbled on this site and i must say wow.its 1 amazing site .very educational.
and seems like a whole underwater eco family going on in here :) .

i know nothing about marine .but learning quite fast ...i have been running through a few post .and the forums is realy helping out.
and for all the guys who help out or reply to peoples problems and questions,i would say thanks a mill! on behalf of everyone .

i just got my 1st tank .its 10mm glass, 1.2 x5x5, sump 1mx4x4 ..2 , 3 by 2x54 watts ballasters, 1 AP3500 pump
the tank has a whole on the top left corner for plumbing to fit direct from the tank and down to the sump.

if any one has any advice to give .it would be highly appreciated on this new set up . which i hope to be my new and 1st hobby ever ..
advice would be great now while its still standing .

i am looking to build a wooden unit(bottom as well as canopy) ..any one has good references for someone who does wooden canopy's for fish tanks ?
and advice on how should i make the canopy especially for my lighting .

im in benoni
feel free to call: 084800839
or email: okay100cnc@hotmail.com

thanks
Moe101

Yellow Tang wanted

Posted: September 9th, 2011, 3:54pm CDT by Sammy

Hi reefers, I'm desperately looking for small yellow and regal tang for my reef. Especially fish that are past QT and used to captivity. Pls pm me, remember emphasis on small, I only have a 1200 x 70

various items needed..

Posted: September 9th, 2011, 3:27pm CDT by Brezee

Hi guys need ready made salt water
+- 300 litres.tank and sump ready.
Sand crush coral or aragonite for DT.
I do not live rock just want to get
System running.

Sick and Tired of Politics.

Posted: September 9th, 2011, 3:18pm CDT by Alan

It is with utter disdain and distaste that I am making this post, but enough is enough. I was forwarded the following message by a retailer and it is busy doing the rounds, I don’t know where it was posted or who started the rumors but be careful here, be very careful.
Quote:

To Make matters worse Sumeshan ,Keith (nemos janitors) and Alan (MASA KING) are planning retail outlets in every province , these stores will stock only their own products and live stock and will slash any prices on similar products!This will ruin dozons of small retailers? Now bear in mind, Alan is the same guy involved in Aquaria ?

I would like to state for the record right here and now that there is no agreement be it verbal or written between myself , Nemos Janitor or Aquaria.
Secondly has anybody thought of the logistics and cost of doing something like this, now for everybody that knows me, where the hell would I get that kind of money, I am an electrician with 3 kids 2 still at school. I drive a 1.4 Corsa Bakkie. Do I seem to be oozing money or give the impression I have big bucks. I also know both Aquaria and Nemos Janitor and highly doubt that they have even met each other, never mind going to go into business where 10’s of millions of rands would be involved.

These rumors are really going to hurt the industry in this country in so many ways and as I stated I have had enough. If anybody in the industry or hobbyist has been involved in the spreading of these rumors, I will expose your tactics in the open on this forum and please before you start shouting defamation and slander, remember defamation will only hold up if I say or post something that isn’t true. Unlike the idiot that has spread the above message. To the poster of the above, if this is true and you have the proof you are more than welcome and have an open invitation to post it in this thread. I now openly call you a liar and challenge you to defend your honor and integrity on this thread. I will also state now for the record that if any MASA sponsor has been involved in or perpetuated these rumors MASA will suspend your account with immediate effect.

To the person that has started this rumor let me explain what you have done to the industry. You are discouraging fair competition in the industry because most retailers will not support a wholesaler who sells retail at the same time, as they see it as buying from their competition, I cant say I blame them. Now by lying about the wholesalers the consumer is going to be the looser in the long run. You have brought MASA into disrepute as the Admin at MASA do not, on ethical grounds, get involved in the trade because we believe it would constitute a conflict of interests. Further to this when we find who you are you will face legal prosecution from MASA. I have a feeling the other 2 parties involved share the same sentiment.

There appears to be plenty under handed people involved in the marine trade at the moment and it is giving the industry a bad name and we will make it MASA’s mission to expose you. I have heard stories of people who knowingly import cyanide caught fish and sell to retailers, then the retailers and hobbyists then sit with the problems. MASA will expose you.

I now make an appeal to all retailers whether you are a sponsor or not, if anybody has contacted you, by email, SMS or phone calls with the above story please get in touch with us. If anybody knows where the above statement came from and who the author was please pm me..

I am sick and tired of the cr@p that goes on in this industry but have always ignored it, but somebody has now decided to make it personal, lets play.

Terrarium

Posted: September 9th, 2011, 2:18pm CDT by Galen

900x600

Lid opens upGlass sliding doors
Collection only
Near Northcliff

Needs a bit of work to clean.
Varnish at the bottom but can be covered with sand, some silicone on the glass but can be removed. Otherwise in great condition.
I paid R3000 for it
Ill throw in the heating mat (Paid R400)

Going for R1500

Urgent help needed nudis eating my zoas

Posted: September 9th, 2011, 12:59pm CDT by JsPLAYn

Sorry if this dnt seem urgent enough for this category but I have ove R2000 worth of zoas in my tank an they are being eatin by nudibranches, I can see thenm walkin an eating all over my zoas, could they harm other corals aswell.... An how do I get them out of my tank,

Is feeding your fish necessary?

Posted: September 9th, 2011, 12:31pm CDT by dallasg

a good read
Is feeding your fish necessary? Update 9/4/11

Click click - oh no!

Posted: September 9th, 2011, 9:42am CDT by rakabos

So hearing a click click sound in the tank cant be a good thing right?

Im not too clued up about the pistol and mantis shrimps of the world, so what do you guys think it could be? Started noticing it about 3weeks ago, especially after lights out

TS1 Skimmer help

Posted: September 9th, 2011, 8:27am CDT by devesh.r

Hey guys.

i just bought a ts1 and seem to be having problems geting it to skim, tried adjusting the setting on it but still dose not work. when pick the adjustment up the cup over flows with water and when push it down it dose not skim at all.

anyone with the same skimmer pls help

Greetngs

Posted: September 8th, 2011, 12:42am CDT by Sharkey

Just want to say hi to all the fellow marine enthusiast out there . :thumbup:

Urgent help needed Fish not swimming floating to the top

Posted: September 8th, 2011, 11:51pm CDT by Dorrey

HI,

Just seen my foxface floating at the top of my tank, not dead but breathing but he's not able to swim. Is he sick, do i take him out of the tank and assume he is dying??

ABS or plastic film?

Posted: September 8th, 2011, 10:15pm CDT by gavster

I've been advised by most to use black 2mm ABS plastic sheet as a backing for my tank, however today I saw a tank with and was advised that its far simpler and as effective to stick black plastic film across the outside of the tank. The stuff that comes on rolls (sticker). I know coraline really likes plastic so would love the ABS on the inside, but also know that it will grow on the glass just as effectively if not a bit slower. What are your thoughts?

Hermit Blennie

Posted: September 8th, 2011, 8:53pm CDT by Philip

My little Bicolour Blennie is probably the coolest in the tank. Found him hiding in a snail shell. I put the shell in there for a big hermit, but he took it for himself.

The other day I switched a wave maker off and he parked himself in there. When ever I switch them off, I look carefully to see if he isn't in there before switching them on again.

red sea reef foundation products

Posted: September 8th, 2011, 8:29pm CDT by wade jooste

has anyone used the Red Sea calcium/strontium powder before, anyone please advise me on how to make the solution as I made up some with RO water but the solution was like milk(30g in 1L RO).Adding this to the tank clouds it completly and after a few hours it cleared with lots of residual on the LR.Am I supposed to let it stand like Kalkwasser and only use the liquid above the settled sediment????

Tank wanted

Posted: September 8th, 2011, 8:06pm CDT by Ismail

im looking for a marine tank that's around a meter in length or less. Nothing too expensive though.

Thanks

Drilling a hole into acrylic

Posted: September 8th, 2011, 8:01pm CDT by mrbloew

I want to drill 3 holes in the side of my tl550 by the chamber. I'm assuming that this is acrylic

Does anyone have any advice about the drilling or tips warnings is acrylic safer to drill than glass

New 1,2m tank

Posted: September 8th, 2011, 7:36pm CDT by Marine1

1 Reef Octo Nw-150 Skimmer
1 Sicce Return pump Sicce ss2.0
2 Oddesea 54 Quad Oddesea Quad 54w T5 unit 1
2 Sicce Flow Pumps Sicce v3
1 Sicce Controller
1 Sicce SS.2.0 flow pump for n/p pellet reactor
1 HAILEA Chiller 1/2hp 600L

Tank 120(l) cm x 60(w) x 50(h
Sump 90cm(l) x 40cm(w) x 40cm(h)

Waiting for my new tank.

What would you change????

Reef Scrap

Posted: September 8th, 2011, 7:07pm CDT by roderigo

This is an idea of mine where reefer can help each other by giving there old things that are laying around that they don't want to hoe ever wants it or needs it can be anything from broken parts to working ones .I know there are lots of reefers out there with lots of things in there garage that they know they are not going to use but just keep it anyway ,why not help someone ??? And I'm certain there person you help with what ever will come back here and help some one else so it gos round and round and round with no end .
Eg of things pvc pipes old pumps that can be fix you name it any thing you are happy to just give away so what you guys think???
How this idea stated is when I lost quite a few thing when Trev went missing and there was a 2 reefers that helped me get on my feet they didn't even know me at all ,and today thanx to there help my tank is up and running ,it was there help that stopped me from quitting and that changed my life and I hope that this thred can do the same for others with all there reefers help I'm sure it can make lots of ppl happy the way I am .so I leave it in your hands guys let's make a difference "its al about reefers helping reefers"

Stockist of Deltec

Posted: September 8th, 2011, 6:21pm CDT by lanzo

Hi Guys

We do the full range Deltec Products

Didnt have time to upload or open a thread...sorry about the delay.

Cycling help please!!!!!!

Posted: September 8th, 2011, 6:08pm CDT by mornewil

Ok im a beginner so if i say things that dont make sense. Forgive & correct me please.

I've been hard at work setting up my tank.

Im a bit confused when it comes to the cycling part.

I added water about 3 weeks ago. Got my salinity & temperature right which reads as follows:

Sal - 1.026
Temp - 25 deg

A week after i added my water i added about 11 kgs of kenyan dead rock.
Then i bought 28 kgs of kenyan live rock which i added immediately.

The tanks been running about two weeks with the rock in & ive been testing my water
every few days. ammonia levels stay at 0.08 nitrite at 0 & nitrate at 0.

Is this normal or am i doing something wrong.

Ive read lots of articles on cycling and most of it says that im suppose to get an ammonia spike which then comes down & nitrates begin appearing & then comes down and nitrate should appear. but this isnt happening.

Please help

Price Fixing

Posted: September 8th, 2011, 5:44pm CDT by zayd

It has come to my attention that there is a new wholesaler trying to carve themselves a piece of the aquarium trade and some may have associated myself with them. I just wish to confirm that I have no relationship with them and the previous thread with this topic has nothing to do with them.

In any event it appears that the pricing change I was referring to was an outdated special price - 2010.

Competition is good but it has to be ethical and fair.

I apologise if I offended anyone, but this is not personal and I have no ulterior motive.

Biodiversity

Posted: September 8th, 2011, 5:22pm CDT by Paul B

It's raining and I feel like rambling. Biodiversity. I am facinated by this. I also think it is a cool word. But for us aquarists it is restricted to marine animals, some good (for our tanks) and some bad (for our tanks). All animals are good for something, at least they think so. Even paracites have a purpose and a niche, although I can't think of one at the moment.
Looking at an aquarium we first notice the fish, then the corals and rocks and as we get closer and more interested, we can barely pick up movement in darker areas. Under and between rocks, crawling or slithering through the substrait. These are the things that facinate me. Yes I have some fish and corals but they are common. Everyone knows all about them and we all have or had them or at least seen them. But the creatures from the darker zones, thats where the real action is.
In my reef there are maybe 18 fish, but I would imagine that for each fish there are a hundred brittle stars, fifty bristle worms, a thousand amphipods and possably a million copepods. I never counted so don't hold me to those numbers.
But we rarely look at a tank and say "wow what a cool amphipod that is". Well I do, but I am a little strange.
Take a brittle star for instance, very cool animal. They hang out all day under a rock with one or two arms sticking out. I am not sure why they are hiding because almost nothing eats them. I guess it is because even though the fish don't eat them, they do pick them up, chew on them, then spit them out. Maybe that is the reason they hide. Good reason, anyway, how do they even know they are hiding? They have no eyes, no brain, and no ears. They don't even have a lateral line like all true fish have to help them get around. Instead of those sensors they have others more suited to a bottom dwelling animal. Even without eyes they can sense light. We can also if we just close our eyes we can tell light from dark. But what really facinates me about these and animals living in similar habitats is the fact that even without a brain, they are so much better at some things than we are. Maybe not basketball or pole vaulting but their ability to find food. We humans can smell certain foods from a few feet away but if you put blindfolds on us and put us in a room with 4 or 5 fans blowing the air all over the place I doubt we would know where the food was.
Snails and crabs can, as can brittle stars and bristle worms. Sharks can do that with blood and they can sense electrical signals but they have a brain.
I have a small tank with local snails, worms, crabs and shrimp. There is a small powerhead in there also. If I throw in a pellet, in about 5 seconds the seemingly sleeping snails all turn in the direction of the pellet and "race" to the exact place, trying to beat out the crabs. I don't know how much a dry pellet smells but I don't think it is all that much but I really don't have any idea how these "lower" animals can know the direction to go. Especially with the water swirling about, but they never falter, they know exactly what direction to go.
Amphipods are another cool animal. Most tanks don't have these as I collect them in the sea, they are different from copepods that are in all tanks as they are many times larger. We tend to call anything tiny a copepod but they are not all the same. Many of them are the young of crustaceans and most of them will die in a tank long before they get much larger than a real copepod. They haven't yet mastered the art of growing up away from the sea which is the reason we don't see baby hermit crabs or coral banded shrimp all over our tanks. Hermit crabs and shrimp spawn all the time as do all crabs and shrimp but the babies all die in a few days.
It must be frightening to be one of these animals, Oh wait, they have no brain so I guess they can't be frightened, good thing too because as a brittle star lays around waiting for a meal there are also, in the same hole bristle worms. They crawl all over each other but they don't seem to mind.
I guess these creatures make better neighbors than some of us.:blush:

Attack of the flesh eating copepods

Posted: September 8th, 2011, 4:56pm CDT by FrancoisJou

I got a small nano which I use as quarantine/frag tank at the moment.

I recently saw that the copepods started invading the snail. Like literally climbing into its shell. Now I don't know whether this is normal, would they actually eat the snail? After this happened the snail just sat around for days!

I moved it to my bigger tank and now it's fine.

Weird thing is, I got a new snail, put it in the tank, same thing happened. Now in my big tank and its fine!

So is copepods swarming over my snail a problem or not?

I just don't want to leave it in there if it'll be consumed by copepod thingies.

vortex/cyclone filter

Posted: September 8th, 2011, 3:30pm CDT by mupwi

Hi all I have been ploting building a vortex/cyclone filter for my tank. I probably will install it between overflow and sump to cut down on particles getting down to the sump without having to worry about using filter floss or something like that that can get clogged. It would just need to drain the cone through a small tap on the bottom every couple of days.

I see the koi and aquaculture guys use them and was wondering if there was a reason the didnt seem to be used in marines?

Corals for sale (WYSIWYG)

Posted: September 8th, 2011, 11:51am CDT by Submariner

Check out the pics.

coral 1

coral 2

coral 3

coral 4

coral 5

Quotation for Reef tank and Stand

Posted: September 8th, 2011, 10:18am CDT by Galen

Hi, Im not too sure if i have posted my query in the correct forum. If not, i do apologize and if anyone can help move it it will be appreciated.

I want to get a few quotes for a reef tank and cabinet.

The cabinet must be 800mm in height. I need to insert my 1220x500x500mm sump.

The Main tank dimensions as advised by some of you here must be 1200x600x600 with left side overflow and inlet pump.

Thanks guys.

Parameters Stable enough?

Posted: September 7th, 2011, 7:42am CDT by ChrisNell

I started logging some parameters 2 months ago, on a weekly basis. Alk dosed with topup, rest on a daily basis. I adjust the weekly dosing based on the weekly measurements. Is this stable enough?? I see temp creeped up as summer starts.

DatepHTempSalinityAlkalinityCalciumMagnesium24 July 20118.526.8378.6360105031 July 20118.425399.5380135007 August 20118.425.9357.7400123014 August 20118.427348.8380117021 August 20118.226.2358400128028 August 20118.326.9357.7400126004 September 20118.427.93574001270

My power head looks like it's rusting... could it be?

Posted: September 7th, 2011, 4:24am CDT by Dlaria

My power head looks like it's rusting... could it be? I've only had it in there for 2 months. If it is rust, what do I do? Pitch it? I'll be so mad if it only lasted 2 months!

Never mind. It wiped off. :p

CW`s second reef

Posted: September 7th, 2011, 1:05am CDT by CW

Hi there PPL

CW`s back.:thumbup:
Ive decided to build another tank since i got a 6mm 1220x500x440 tank for free and a 5mm 915x320x380 for FREEEEEEEE.

Bummer was both tanks had a cracked bottom. MMMM sounds like some adult movie. hehe

Well then.
Ive striped both tanks and already got the new bottom 8mm for the 1.2m (DT)
Still need to get the 6mm bottom for the 915mm sump. Ill order it tomorow.

Then ill also have to get my silicon (BLACK) and i also need to get the rest of the glass i will be bracing the DT with and dividing the sump chambers.

Oh ja, also have to build a stand.

The one reason im building a second setup is cos i want to brake down my current setup to tile the lounge and either sell it or just rebuild the DT with new glass and different overflow or ill sell it and build a cube. mmmm dono yet.

Second reason im building this tank i cant tell you yet.
You will just have to wait ppl. Sorrryyyyy:tt2:

So heres some pics.

Sump glass nice and clean.

DT glass also nice and clean and new 8mm bottom in front

The two cracked bottoms.

Cleaning the Ts2

Octopus OTP-2000

And thats it for now ppl.

Cya

NFP 509 Nitrate Filter

Posted: September 7th, 2011, 12:46am CDT by ADVdiver

Hi all just thought i should share this with you we recently did a upgrade on an aquarium and installed a NFP 509 Nitrate filter on an aquarium of 600L along with a 32ml per minute feed pump.

The system already had Aquatronica with redox probe and we also added a A/T dosing pump to feed the denitrator with the nitrate fluid as well as adding other additives.

Placed the probe in the reactor hooked the 32ml dosing pump onto the inlet to the reactor and draws water from the sump, used one dosing pump from the A/T to feed the nitrate fluid. Filled the reactor with aquarium water. Plug all in, did a little programing.

Calibrated the redox probe set it to switch at -250mv (@-251 switches on and off @-249)
Set dosing pump to feed 3ml nitrate fluid per 24hrs.

This was done on the 27/08/2011 nitrate level was 24ppm using the H2Ocean Nitrate test kit (high range test) and on the 6/09/2011 the level was 1ppm using the same kit (low range test). This is the lowest the level has been since the aquarium was started over 1 year ago.

Big Up To D-D :yeahdude: on a top quality product that does what it says it will.:thumbup:

anyone using an Eboost pump?

Posted: September 7th, 2011, 10:05pm CDT by leslie hempel

i saw these atwork today and wondered if we could use them for our application?

its an extreemly intellegent pump and price is around R4k we somehow got 8 @ R2kea

[www.obartpumps.co.uk]

im waiting for my buyer to get back to me about their opinion on it being saltwater compatable.. Grade 304 stainless so im sure it should be..

Cable clean up !

Posted: September 7th, 2011, 9:48pm CDT by Skumbuza

Ok so i dunno about u guys but the electrics around my sump was just getting outta control.
Here's something i tried out & works like a bomb !

The Mess !!!!

Installed a distribution board & powered it from the plug socket.

Give u an idea on what it looked like afterwards. Made so much more space under there !

Started building a cabinet around the tank.
Came out pretty neat !
Now i need to get some time to do the top !

Skimmer Issues

Posted: September 7th, 2011, 9:40pm CDT by Skumbuza

Hey guys,

My tank has been running lekker from the word go. Keeping up with parameters.
4 Months down the line i'm battling with my skimmer.
When i look at the cup, it's full of "almost clear" water (slightly green). Apposed to the sludgy dirty green. Ok so it's filling faster than it should, but when i clean the cup & place it back, the bubbles are at the right level. 12 hours later, i'm back to the same point.
What's causing the bubbles to rise intermittently like this ?!

;) My pride & joy: ;)

Will the lions chomp the shrimp?

Posted: September 7th, 2011, 9:07pm CDT by herkie

Jeaques caught a beautiful cleaner shrimp, will the lions eat it or should he put it in my tank?

Urgent help needed Found Husky today in Goodwood

Posted: September 7th, 2011, 7:23pm CDT by Electrician24

Any body that can help me find his owner pm me please. I have 2 dogs of my own and need to find owner asap otherwise have to take to SPCA. Not by choice

ID Please

Posted: September 7th, 2011, 6:04pm CDT by SliverZA

I just bought a toadstooll and am busy aclimating it, I saw this little guy climbing the bag. Is he safe or should he be flushed?

Tube worm

Posted: September 7th, 2011, 5:54pm CDT by Marine1

I would like to know if there is a problem with my tube worm as the feathers have got much shorter, I have nothing in the tank that could be eating it, the feathers were long and beautiful and four days ago I noticed they were shorter , thinking he wasn't fully opened but he is.

Is there a problem with him or do they shed the "feathers"????????

Coral Request: The Red Tree Gorgonian is also referred to as Red Finger Gorgonian

Posted: September 7th, 2011, 5:50pm CDT by mytank

Please can one of the sponsors specify if they have this or can order this for me:
The Red Tree Gorgonian is also referred to as Red Finger Gorgonian, or Red Sea Rod

Info can be found here

Sexy zoas!

Posted: September 7th, 2011, 5:25pm CDT by Tremayn

@Loki @rakabos .. these are the zoas I told you about. Eat your heart out! lol

These are some vietnam zoas that I was given to try and save for them. How do you manage to screw up zoas so badly and in only 1 week?? I have never seen zoas in such bad shape! I got them in my DT now

At the moment they are improving but I dont think that they will be 100% .. So far I have seen a few zoas opening slowly after 1 day in my tank..

Loki, you know where these came from ;) (NB these are not from Loki lol)

Price anouncement

Posted: September 7th, 2011, 4:19pm CDT by Nemos Janitor

When the concept of Triple Five Aquarium Solutions was formulated we decided that one of the key factors to the success of the D-D brands in South Africa would be competitive pricing and a comprehensive range of products. We wanted to be able to supply product at prices available from overseas online stores and very close to the recommended UK price.

We have structured our recommended pricing accordingly and give examples.

Example skimmer.

Our recommended retail price on a Deltec APF600 skimmer is R4304.72
D-D are in the process of updating the skimmer prices. So lets look at an ex sponsors pricing from their web site.
Their price is EUR 365.00 plus shipping

So if one wants to import themselves then we can assume the following.
EUR 365.00 = R3650.00 if the exchange rate is R10.00 to the EUR
vat on R3650.00 = R511.00
Total price if bought on line= R4161.00 + transport.
If bought from a SA retailer that stocks our product R4304.72 recommended.

Protein Skimmer Deltec Skimmer, Sewatec.de,Protein Skimmer, Deltec Skimmer,

Example Giesemann globe

Our recommended retail price on a giesemann aquablue+ 54w globe is R309.28
D-D price is 21.49 pounds
British pound 21.49 = R257.88
Add Vat and the price to import from the UK is R293.98

Aquarium Lighting | T5 Lighting | Deltec Skimmers | The Aquarium Solution

Example D-D ro unit 50 US gpd
Our recommended price is R1227.61
D-D price is British pound 89.99
British pound 89.99 = R1079.88
Add VAT to the price to import from the UK is R1231.06

50 Gallon RO 50 Unit | Deltec USA | Phosphate Removers | The Aquarium Solution

So from the above the consumer and retailer can clearly see that Triple Five Aquarium Solutions is relisticaly pricing their products.

Where can D-D products be obtained from?

All of our products are available from selected LFS. So ask at your LFS and if they do not want to help then contact us and we will put you in touch with a LFS closest to you.

Triple Five Aquarium Solutions, bringing quality European products to the South African hobbyist at international prices.

Strange Worm.

Posted: September 7th, 2011, 1:23pm CDT by Mc

Found this worm crawling on my glass today.
It normally sticks it tentacles out of the rock, but never seen it out.
It looks llike those stringy things are part of its head.
Maybe some kind of a spaggeti worm?

Is this what I think it is?

Posted: September 7th, 2011, 12:14pm CDT by MavrickFDT

Is what I think it is, and is there a easy way to get rid of it...

Urgent help needed Dottyback & Damsel Problems

Posted: September 7th, 2011, 12:14pm CDT by BoyuNano

Okay I've got a Boyu Tl450 with a fire shrimp, a damsel and a dottyback

I added the dottyback yesterday and it gave the damsel and the shrimp a bit of grief, the tank seems to be settled but my damsel is in huge distress. It doesn't want to move from the corner of the tank, it won't even come up for food anymore.

The damsel had a bit of colour during feeding yesterday but today it's just sulking in the corner.

Is this a recoverable situation? What can I do? Was it a mistake to put more than one fish in my Nano?

hammer coral

Posted: September 7th, 2011, 11:41am CDT by Daneo

hi guys
I really need really need some help with this, but about a month to a month and a half ago I brought a hammer coral but I have been watching it deteriorate and is looking worse. my water elements are all good and my lighting is too, any ideas!!!!! ,i also have bubble coral that are really looking good so I cant put my finger on it please please help it will be appreciated .
:(:(:(

The Shark attack thread

Posted: September 7th, 2011, 11:20am CDT by leslie hempel

well seeing as they are now a common occurence i thought i should start a thread about it.. even if to just keep people planning coastal holidays aware of whats happening..

here is the latest 6 Sept 2011
Saffa on Shark Death

Price fixing

Posted: September 7th, 2011, 11:07am CDT by zayd

Hi Guys

Having been an aquarist for 5/6 years now and having setup 3 tanks, I notice that price fixing is a huge problem. We have a large distributer in SA representing several brands that enforce "recommended" selling prices.

I have recently pointed out to some local retailers that another retailer is offering the product at a cheaper price than them only be to told that the cheaper retailer's price is wrong and the website is being teared down.

Is this practice not breacing our competition law? I would like to submit a complaint to the competition commission as the retailer should be able to sell at whatever he price he chooses to.

What do you guys think?

Regards

Zayd

worm?

Posted: September 7th, 2011, 9:48am CDT by Boyu TL 550

morning guys!
woke up this morning switched on my lights and found this guy(pinkish, about +-2cm) racing all over the place in my tank i managed to catch him and had to wait like 5 min to calm down before i could try take pictures. is he safe or should i keep him out my tank?

help with dark brown algae pls

Posted: September 7th, 2011, 8:54am CDT by roderigo

Some info tank has been cycling for about 12 days now and about 4 days ago I started getting brown algae on my sump glass where there light is close to the cheato I know this is normal during the cycle but just want some tips so I don't let it over run my tank I've got none in my DT cuz I'm cycling with the lights off only put it on to see how the tank is doing max 1h a day . Took an old sock of mine and cleaned off the brown slimy algae on the glass but there is still a bit on the sand witch I left alone .
Only keep a sump light on from 6am to 9pm for the cheato .
1 what tips can you guys give me?
2 should I leave my dt light off for now?
3should I clean the glass when I see the algae or just leave it be ?

This is all I can think of for now

Fires all around...

Posted: September 6th, 2011, 1:59am CDT by Dlaria

There are quite a few fires around our area. If we have to evacuate, we'll have to cut off the power, before we go. :(

Is there anything I can do to help the fish while we're gone, if we have to go? I don't have a battery backup.

[ticc.tamu.edu]

Desperately seeking Zoanthids!

Posted: September 6th, 2011, 1:38am CDT by Charl Boettger

Hi everyone,

If anyone in the Cape Town area has any Zoa frags, please let me know,I really would like to get hold of some.

Thanks so much!
Charl

New Member

Posted: September 6th, 2011, 11:11pm CDT by Silly

Hi Guys
My Name Is Silly And Just Joined This Website. Whats New In The World Of Marine

clown fish care and breeding help

Posted: September 6th, 2011, 10:08pm CDT by fish

I am wanting to get some clown fish and breed them. What kind should I get? I love the black and white ones. What size tank? What all do I need? And what does the water levels need to be?

Tree Looking coral

Posted: September 6th, 2011, 8:20pm CDT by mytank

So I am looking to add some sort of tree looking coral to my tank in the background.

The will be positioned left and right of the tank which means on the left they will be AROUND (not directly infront) of the flow pump and on the right they will be AROUND not in front of the return.

I would like something with a lot of branches and pref colorful too. Kenya are well.... BROWN....

Anyone got some idea's. As for light they will be getting full light from the MH and T5's for 7 hours a day.

Thank you

Getting started one a new adventure????

Posted: September 6th, 2011, 5:51pm CDT by Wasp

Hi , I started with marine Tanks about 5 years ago and it is now one of my passions ( Addictions????).Currently I Have a 100liter nano tank and a 700L mix corral tank. I am looking to maybe look at more specific collections but yes as all will know that is moving to more the gray area of this hobby. Due to the nature of my work I am also forced??? to play around with total outomation HA! Ha! what can one say....

Arragonite for sale. for sale: East London

Posted: September 6th, 2011, 5:44pm CDT by clinton stanford

Hardware for saleThread title:

Arragonite for sale.

Location:

East London

Shipping or Collection only:

collection or shipping at buyers expense.

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

hi guys.

i have two 25kg bags of Arragonite i have not used.

asking price - R400 per bag.

you can contact me on - 0788032123

email - clintonstan.stanford@gmail.com

thanks.
cheers.

Notes:

-

Profilux 3 ex Special

Posted: September 6th, 2011, 5:18pm CDT by lanzo

Spring Profilux 3 ex Special

The special consists out of the folloing:

Combo:

ProfiLux 3 eX
6D PAB Powerbar
Temperature Sensor
pH Probe
Conductivity (Saltwater) Probe
pH 7 Calibration Solution
pH 9 Calibration Solution
50mS Calibration Solution
2m PAB Cable

This whole combo will be less 25% until the end of Sept 2011 while stock lasts

Any additional profilux items will be less 10%

Power outages

Posted: September 6th, 2011, 4:25pm CDT by George

Power outages, a real scurge to the aquarist. if you are lucky enough to already own a TUNZE electronic pump all you need is a 6105.500 safety connector (R 420.00) & a small 12 volt gate battery
(R 150.00-R170.00) at any gate shop or hobby shop. You can also add a charger which then recharges the battery when power comes on again.(220.00) A1 Radio

The saftey connector will circulate 1 electronic pump for a few hours or power an 1070.05 silence return pump for a few hours. you wont even see that it has come on it is an instant change on and off.

No more dead stuff
Just another example as to why TUNZE is superior

George

Whats best to use in a canister fiter?

Posted: September 6th, 2011, 1:42pm CDT by 2time

I just cleaned my canister filter that I used on my FW tank and want to hook it up to my tank(SW). What would be best to use in it?

At the moment was thinking of putting in carbon and some filter floss and the filter pad that came with it? What else should I put it?

Thanks

RO membranes and filter cartriges

Posted: September 6th, 2011, 1:28pm CDT by mupwi

Hi all.
I am trying to figure out if I should get a ro unit. From a convenience standpoint I think definitely yes, but not sure from a cost standpoint. My main concern is cartridge replacement. How often should they be replaced? Is it at a certain no of liters or at a certain time interval like every year? I only use about 20l per week so it wont be working too hard as the smallest units seem to be 50gpd.

Old t5 white tubes any one going to toss

Posted: September 6th, 2011, 12:56pm CDT by Mastazee

Hi anyone going to get rid of there old t5 tubes that still work?

Vertex illumilux 300 nano led lights

Posted: September 6th, 2011, 12:45pm CDT by Submariner

Hi reefers

For all you NANO guys out there who want affordable LED lighting.

we will be running a special on the Vertex illumilux 300 long units.

Ideal for any nano tank from boyu to custom made setups.

Light is 18 watts cree led's

Say goodbye to all your heat problems.
Say goodbye to high electricity costs.
Say goodbye to globe changes.
Lifespan of globes +-60,000 hrs

Special price R1499 each

1 week only

Polystyrene VS Closed Cell Foam

Posted: September 6th, 2011, 12:00pm CDT by RiaanP

Which one is better?

I'm using closed cell foam (Polyethylene) on my setup. I prefer the black strip under the tank instead of the white polystyrene.

But which one is better. I know polystyrene is available in different hardness levels.

Which one does have the better properties

What is the weight limit that each type can support.
Do they build up memory?
Do they collapse eventually?
Water retention, including mildew resistant, rot resistant and will not discolour.

I know the closed cell foam cuts easier and neater than the polystyrene. And it does not break or give that little bits off. And kids cannot discover that they can stick their fingers into the support.

Any comments.

Salt

Posted: September 6th, 2011, 10:41am CDT by dogstar

Looking for Salt in the JHB area - shipping is preferred if offered.

Please let me know if you have anything on special.

Water changes change the parameters

Posted: September 6th, 2011, 10:36am CDT by Tremayn

Hey reefers. I wanted to run this by. I keep my alk at around 9 (trying to keep it as stable as possible) .. Ca Im still getting up (at 380 last I checked) .. Now I have red sea coral pro salt, it has an Alk of 12 and Ca of 450. If I do a water change then thats going to mess with my parameters. Should I increase my alk to say ...11? That way a water change wont have much of an effect on my parameters.

Also, I would like to know what are the alk, ca and mg of the normal seachem reef salt? I want to change to that when my red sea is finished :)
Thanks kids :)

Snowflake vs honeycomb moray?

Posted: September 6th, 2011, 10:25am CDT by danimal

Hey guys

So I'm thinking about getting a small eel, trying to do as much research as possible before going ahead.

First off - there are plenty of both species near Durban - are there any restrictions on catching them? (i've got the standard marine collecting license)

Secondly - what advice can you give? Which one is a better candidate? I know they are both escape artists, and can give your filtration quite a klap. Also that crustacenas and shrimps can and will be preyed upon, there are stories that if they are kept well fed this is not much of an issue.

A question I have is that when diving I often see caves shared by coral banded shrimp and morays - why is this, if they are its natural prey?

Anyway, any thoughts/advice would be appreciated.

Cheers
Dan

Downtown Macro....DSB Inhabitants.

Posted: September 6th, 2011, 10:21am CDT by Mudshark

Some photos of critters in my DSBs....

Some kind of worm the mud bed.

Bristle worm

Another worm. There are many different species in your DSB.

Copepod

Bubbles making their way up through the DSB. It could be either oxygen or nitrogen. At first I thought nitrogen, but then realised that it wasn't a totally anaerobic zone, as there is algae growing up against the glass. Any thoughts?

More worm action:)

Coral sunblock???

Posted: September 6th, 2011, 9:40am CDT by coswecanfly

Check this out...

Coral May Hold The Secret To Keeping Sunburn At Bay, British Scientists Believe | UK News | Sky News

Blue Reef Chromis (Chromis cyaneus)

Posted: September 6th, 2011, 8:58am CDT by Loki

Anyone with a school of about 5 of these in the JHB area please let me know.

Hybrid fish? climate change byproduct or rare anomaly

Posted: September 6th, 2011, 8:34am CDT by leslie hempel

guys we are seeing more and more hybrid/ cross bred fish harvested from the wild these days, have they always occurred and are just being brought to our attention now because they are classed as rare and expensive fish or are they becoming more frequent as a result of climate change?

EG: species traveling out of their terratories due to ocean current and temperature changes and now mating with other simular species/

i know Centropyge shepardi i has always been around and a hybrid of a coral beauty and a rusty angel. (i stand to correction @Yuri) but we are seeing more and more trade of unusual fish

what is the reason?

Help

Posted: September 6th, 2011, 8:10am CDT by madmike

Hi all i was wondering if its ok to leave the LED lights on the whole night or does it bother the fish? and how long can you keep RO water and salt water for in a container?

ibanez iceman guitar for sale

Posted: September 5th, 2011, 12:39am CDT by CarlosFrazao

i have an ibanez iceman with custom hardcase for sale

selling both for R5000

for collection in pretoria

urgrent sale

thanks carlos:yeahdude:

what is this?

Posted: September 5th, 2011, 11:08pm CDT by malooda

hi

i bought some lr from a fellow reefer and it came with this algae on it, was told its not a problem, anyway it seems to be growing and spreading. its growing on my powerheads, on one two other rocks and the tank itself.

what should i do with it? is it good or bad? leave it or take it out?

if i have to remove it, whats the best way of doing it? can i get some fish that eat it?

iv currently got 5 green chromis, 2 cleaner shrimp, 2 fire shrimp and a hermit crab

thanks

Change of skimmer plan haha

Posted: September 5th, 2011, 11:01pm CDT by nepellew

Im looking for a Tunze DOC Skimmer 9002 in good condition secondhand i decided that a Ts1 wont fit in my sump please pm me any one in durbs thanks

green coraline?

Posted: September 5th, 2011, 10:45pm CDT by malooda

hi

iv got this green algae growing on my rocks, what is it?
is it safe?

thanks

Can this be Black Spot

Posted: September 5th, 2011, 9:26pm CDT by Big Blue

how di I cycle a deep sand bed?

Posted: September 5th, 2011, 6:53pm CDT by niksus

Hi to all, I have a 100 l marine tank which has been runnung for a year now. Two months ago I have installed a sump/refugium with a six inch DSB and topped with live rock (I have used playsand).Reason for this is that I like to have a NNR. I can see some activity in the refugium, like amphipods, copepods, bristlestars etc. After five weeks I began to see worm activity at the top of the DSB.

My query is how long will it take to cycle the DSB and begin to see some N2 bubbles which means that the DSB is working as it should. Also I am not sure if I have used the correct sand. Any one can help?

Live Rock for sale: Ottery Cape Town

Posted: September 5th, 2011, 5:32pm CDT by MerlinT

All other livestockCommon Name:

Live Rock

Scientific Name:

Bali and Fiji

Size

Various Sizes

How long have you had it?

2 Years plus

Shipping or Collection only:

Collection Only

Your location.

Ottery Cape Town

Price:

R 80 P/Kg

Photo's:

Notes:

Hi
I have about 10-20Kg's Live Rock for sale. (7Kg's Dibs Renier SAREEFKEEPING)It is a mixture of Bali and Kenyan rock. I've had it now for about 2 Years plus and is fully matured. Reason I am selling is because I want buy Fiji rock. The attached photo is the most recent and was taken about a month and a half ago. If you want to view you can PM me for address or contact me on 082 3333 108. :yeahdude:
Cheers
M

What's this pod with gold inside, and is this Astplasia?

Posted: September 5th, 2011, 4:58pm CDT by Dlaria

What's this pod with gold inside?

Is this Astplasia?
It's so small, I don't think I can use the astplasiax on it. I'm afraid of hurting the zoas. Should I wait until it gets bigger? Is that what it is? There are two on that little frag.

Cyano Algae / Bacteria

Posted: September 5th, 2011, 4:49pm CDT by alarkins

Good day all,

Been a long while since I was last online here. Upgraded my lighting (was 2x T5 54W . now 4x T5 54W (2x Arctinic and 2x 12000)) and put the entire systems on an Aqua Medic AT Controller to regulate everything - mostly temp right now (heater and chiller within 0.5 degree delta) and flow pumps. Kalk and C02 are next steps once I get the pH probe to read properly - hassle of being colour blind I guess means I like the actual read out as opposed to those colour test. :)

Just something I have picked up recently was a decline in my kH combined with a new pest red algae. I thought this was originally the Tropic Marin Pro salt I was using to mix up with my RO water. Adding Triple buffer works well but I have never had this problem before and this used to be rock solid stable. Could the below affect this?

I have been told that this is cyano bacteria and is a real pain in controlling. I am syphoning up where possible and also "blowing": this off the SPS's and collecting in a net / directing to the skimmer for extraction. Either way this is becoming a serious pain the behind. I have been advised to add a chemical to sort this out but I am skeptical about "reef safe" methods. I have a SPS with LR and fish.

Any ideas on how to resolve this?

Temp - 25.5
SG - 1.026
pH - 8.4
Calcium - 400
Carbon reactor - full time one
Phosphates - zero (thanks reactor)
kH - averages at 7 but drops to 4 recently
UV - always on
nitrite - 0.01
nitrate - 10-20 (always has been for the last year)
Ammonia - 0 to 0.25
Tank size - 250 litre. I change 100L every 2-3 weeks.

What's this blue/grey stuff on my Zoa's?

Posted: September 5th, 2011, 3:38pm CDT by Dlaria

Urgent help needed Fish keep disappearing

Posted: September 5th, 2011, 2:47pm CDT by jfbouwer

Please can someone help to solve this mystery, I've lost a blennie and a large goldie (+/-7cm) this week without out ANY trace of them not even 'n piece fin or bone floating around. Checked everywhere, even the filters and pumps. What I have in the tank:

1xTomato clown hosting in a small bubble tip anemone
1xGreen chromis
1xCommon clown
2xYellowtail Damsels
1xPyjama Cardinal
1xSmall Cleaner Shrimp
1xBlue Knuckle Hermit
1xPipeworm
1xSmall Clam
2/3xBrittle Starfish

Mushrooms, Pipe organ polyps, Small hammer and frogspawn, Large Xenia on live rock (which was added recently) are in the tank.

It is obviously happening at night, since we only noticed the missing fish in the morning after being perfectly fine and feeding the previous evening.

What should I look for, should I destroy my scaping in order to find out what might be lurking underneath(not really keen on it since everything is established for a while now)?

Where to get T5 Tombstone end caps

Posted: September 5th, 2011, 2:10pm CDT by kakarot

Hi,

Does anyone know where I can source these? I need them asap!!!

Licence to keep fish?

Posted: September 5th, 2011, 1:20pm CDT by Nemos Janitor

Hmm... i wonder?

Should fishkeeping be licensed? | Blog | Practical Fishkeeping

Building a sump

Posted: September 5th, 2011, 12:59pm CDT by Express Reef

Good Day all,

My tank 1200 x 600 x 600. I need to build a sump. Can anyone help me with some good ideas??? I`m new to reef and I need to make 100% sure I build a sump that can handle my tank from the start.

Regards,
E.R

Aquapharm

Posted: September 5th, 2011, 12:52pm CDT by Hermanus

Anyone know the products from aquapharm, Kalkwasser and ca supplement?

Thinking of putting my sump OUTSIDE

Posted: September 5th, 2011, 12:41pm CDT by mytank

So its been a hard long road for me and my tank and already thinking of upgrades and maybe even bigger tank. My first prize though is to keep the DT inside and to move the sump and all other equipment outside.

Now been doing research asked @dallasg and @maxisoft and the first angle was NOT to put it outside due to our extreme temperatures in Jozi. With the purchase of a RO unit, looking at a chiller I am starting to think ****IF***** I start the upgrade process I want the engine room outside.

No I am lucky where my tank is the joining wall for the DT is so I can drill a 22 hole in the wall to run the plumbing and electronics :)

My worries are what are the pit falls heat freezing ....

experiences from anyone?

Thanks guys

NP pellets wanted about 300ml

Posted: September 5th, 2011, 12:26pm CDT by flamming angel

Howdy ppls

Does any1 have pellets that they willing to sell. Maybe just have some lying around :whistling: ... would like to purchase them.

if so please let me know only looking for 300ml.

tuxedo urchin

Posted: September 5th, 2011, 11:10am CDT by mandarinman

i need axtuxedo urchin in ct please contact me

Macro... The huge world of little things.

Posted: September 5th, 2011, 11:02am CDT by Mudshark

Here are some photos of various corals etc. Just a warning to those thinking of getting into the world of macro.... it's totally addicitive, and will flatten you bank balance faster than starting a marine tank!

Poccillopora

A worm feeding on fish feaces.

Red Shroom.

Wood Polyp. That's what I know them as. Feel free to correct the names.

Pin cusion polyps. You can see the tiny tentacles, which are not easily visible to the naked eye, at the end of the stalks.

More shrooms.

And more...

I don't know if these are stunted brown star polyps, or a small species on their own? They've been this size (2mm high) for several years now.

Toadstool leather growing in full light.

I'll follow up with some pictures of critters that we find in our DSBs, when I get some time.

vid of injecting aptasia

Posted: September 5th, 2011, 10:40am CDT by crispin

i thought id do a short vid of injecting aptasia with kalkwasser for those who are not sure how its done. I'll add to the vid later (like how to mix the kalkwasser etc but here is the uneditted version) oh and the only good thing about aptasia......

tuxedo urchin

Posted: September 5th, 2011, 9:27am CDT by mandarinman

i need axtuxedo urchin in ct please contact me

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NēoMarine Kalibrate

Posted: September 5th, 2011, 9:19am CDT by Mo_G

Is Brightwell Aquatics NēoMarine Kalibrate Salt Pre-Mix available in S.A. and is anyone using it?

Brightwell Aquatics - NeoMarine - Kalibrate

EcoTech Marine pump patent challenged

Posted: September 5th, 2011, 9:10am CDT by butcherman

Just read about this.

EcoTech Marine Pump Patent Challenged: Request for Re-Examination Filed

Skimmer working more at night?

Posted: September 4th, 2011, 12:10am CDT by mytank

I just noticed my skimmer while I was watching the corals eating the lance fish I fed them, seems to be working MORE at night.

I found out the right level to keep the skimmer skimming and had it the whole day going along, looked at it about an hour after total lights out in my house and noticed the bubbles going mad :)

Does a skimmer work more at night than it does during the day?

Detailed form submitted: Len

Posted: September 4th, 2011, 11:16pm CDT by Len

Detailed help requestAre you experiencing any problems in your tank?

Yes

Brief Description

My donut coral (Scolymia Australis?) is not inflating and show brown marks on its side.

Tank size

50cm x 37cm x 50cm

System Volume

128, about 115l water after rock and sand

How long has your tank been running?

2 monhts

What livestock do you have?

1 x Cat's Eye, 1 x multi polyp blasto, two head frog spawn, small birds nest, selection of Zoanthus, 3 x ricordia, 1 x fox, 3 x mini anemones.

Number of small gobies and a pygmy wrasse.

About 8 different snails.

Water Parameters

Alkalinity (dkh):8.2
Calcium: 410
Phosphate: not tested
Magnesium: 1210
pH:8.2
Nitrite:0
Nitrate: undetectable
Ammonia: 0
Salinity:1.024
Temperature: min: 25.5 max 27 deg C

What lighting is over the tank?

150w MH, 14000k + 6 blue moonlight LEDs.

2x NanoGlo with 4 LEDs each for refugium

Pumps and equipment

1 x 2500l lph main return, 1 x 2500 lph & 1 x 2400 lph & 1 x 1200lph wave-makers on a AM controller.

Hydor Koralia Nano/Slim-Skim Internal Protein Skimmer, Purigen, Chemipure Elite.

Cheato with a small refugium in the back.

Hailea 25O chiller.

1 x 150W electronic heater.

Maintenance

Red Sea Pro Salt, RO water from shop.

Used to use C-Balance two part for 2 to 3 time a week Calcium and Alkalinity dosing, now Reef Fusion two part.

Topup with RO water daily.

16 litter water changes every week.

Prodibio BIODIGEST and BIOPTIM every second week.

I occasionally use Fluval Carbon and Kent Phosphate Sponge.

Other info and photo's.

Hi

Have had this coral for about 1 month, expanded well and used to feed at night. It always used to shrink at times and then expand after a few hours. Now does not expand at all and have brown marks on its side.

Other stuff around it.

My Clown Goby often "hosts" in it.

It fell about 2 cm onto the sand three weeks ago when I added a new coral. Expanded and feed fine after this incident.

Thought it looked like an alkalinity burn, but alkalinity has been stable forever.

All the other corals are healthy and expanding well.

It is downstream from a (Anthelia sp.?) softy, not touching. My Blasto is downstreem as well, but not effected. Blue waving hand (Anthelia sp.) ? - Marine Aquariums of South Africa

I have read that they can be sensitive to aluminium based phosphate media, have not used it for 10 days now.

Is there anything I can do for it?

Can not seam to upload photos at the moment, will try tomorrow again.

What is this thing?

Posted: September 4th, 2011, 10:52pm CDT by Dlaria

It lives in a hole in my LR.

What is it?

White "louse", good or bad?

Posted: September 4th, 2011, 10:15pm CDT by Len

Hi

I have been noticing these funny white "plumes" in the dark, low flow area of my filter this week. Now saw one inside my tank tonight.

The are cream, looks like a elongated polyp and a prickly (looks like it, did not touch it) tentacles sticking out of their head. Is about 8mm high, 3mm diameter.

I saw them in Elite's Durbanville's little fish holding tanks as well a month ago.

Sorry of the photo, struggling to get my camera to focus on it.

Are they good or bad, if bad, how do I get rid of them?

Finally getting rid of my stuff for sale: Fourways gardens

Posted: September 4th, 2011, 9:54pm CDT by mnd123

Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:

Finally getting rid of my stuff

Location:

Fourways gardens

Shipping or Collection only:

STRICTLY Collection

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

Discounted like hell to move it, ONLY LOCAL, will not ship folks. Preference and deeper discounts given to those that can take large quantities and take it next Sunday (September 11)
23kg Live Rock (some with Zoas on it) R50/kg preferably sold to one person, if you take it all, will give it to you for R1000 (DIBS THEO)

Hydrometer R300 (DIBS ON SARK)

Hailea HC500A Chiller R3000 (seriously discounted!!) (DIBS MYTANK)

Frag tank and sump R500

Notes:

-

Please nominate: MOST HELPFUL NEWBIE OF THE YEAR!!!

Posted: September 4th, 2011, 9:26pm CDT by mnd123

Hi all,

Long time no annoy :)

So, was clearing up, getting rid of all my stuff, and decided that rather than sell EVERYTHING, I would rather start my own competition to give it to someone that REALLY could use it to get started. First whats up for grabs:

12kg Of Fake Rock/ Baserock, I havent kept this live, but it seeds really well
2 x T8 Ballasts
1 x TS1 Skimmer (perfect working order)
1 x Floating hydrometer
1 x 3ft Quarantine Tank (includes 50W heater and internal powerhead/filter combo)
2 x 1100l/hr Boyu pumps

Now the RULES!!!

SORRY OKES!!! ONLY AVAILABLE IN JOBURG!! Winner MUST be able to fetch goods, otherwise will be passed to the next winner.
Please NOMINATE the most helpful newbie of the year
Preferably a newbie that is a student, and under 25 years old
Preferably not a newb with loads of bucks :) Penniless is good in this case
I will collate the answers over the next 7 DAYS, and then take the top 3 newbs and start a poll for 3 days to choose a winner
I will choose those names after consulting with mods (just to make sure no newb is voting for himself, having his buddies vote for him/her or other such undemocratic behaviour)
My decision is final :P
Oh, my decision REALLY IS final heheheh
While this is aimed at the Yoof, Julias Malema and his mob are banned from entering
I cannot be bribed, not even with beer:peroni:

Seriously folks, I would like to give this stuff to a seriously deserving, helpful and knowledgable newbie that is having a hard time getting started, we have ALL been there. Please nominate someone that truly deserves it, lets make someones year here.

Cheers

Marc

PS: ask for photies and I will disqualify your asses :)

Hydrometer for Sale for sale: Cape Town (Northern Suburbs)

Posted: September 4th, 2011, 8:35pm CDT by Dorrey

Hardware for saleThread title:

Hydrometer for Sale

Location:

Cape Town (Northern Suburbs)

Shipping or Collection only:

Collection

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

Hydrometer for Sale - R450
Hardly been used and as good as new.

Notes:

-

Internal Flow?

Posted: September 4th, 2011, 8:32pm CDT by Robgurr

Howsit everyone,

How much internal flow would you recommend on a 600X450X450h tank?
At the moment I've got the return on the one side of the tank and a seio superflow 1000lph on the other side....not sure if it is enough, maybe another seio is required??

Cheers
Rob

I keep hearing a popping noise coming from my tank...

Posted: September 4th, 2011, 8:20pm CDT by Dlaria

I keep hearing a popping noise coming from my tank...

I can't see anything in there that's doing it.

At first, I thought it was my larger hermit, banging his shell against the glass, but that's not it. It's louder than that, and he wasn't near the glass when i just heard it.

It's something else...

Just does it once in awhile.

Various corals for sale: Cape Town

Posted: September 4th, 2011, 7:17pm CDT by Sammy

Various corals for saleCommon Names:

Fox coral, Metallic Open Brain Coral

Scientific Names:

-

Size of coral

Average size for type of coral

How long have you had the corals?

-

Shipping or Collection only:

Preferably Collection

Your location.

Cape Town

Price:

-

Photo's:

Fox Coral : R230
Metalic Open Brain: R270
Both corals are extremely healthy and fully open, PM me for better pics

Notes:

-

Sooooo Excited - Advice needed

Posted: September 4th, 2011, 6:44pm CDT by Galen

For those who have read my previous thread, My tank was ready to POP. Its 1220mm x 450mm x 500mm.
Luckily its a newly set up tank and only has live rock in it. This was supposed to be my first and MAIN project and I'm a little disappointed and was ready to throw in the towel even though i technically haven't started yet. But i WILL persevere!!!

I managed to drain the feature tank, wasting half of that precious NEW... SALT WATER (and nutrients) and left the fans on to circulate the water.
The Sump- I managed to insert to outlet pipe into the skimmer compartment and leave that running.
I hope it hasn't caused any long lasting effects. The "roaches" are still crawling all over the rocks and I spotted some tiny white worms with orange bristles (Have no clue what they are) and they moving around as happy as can be. They are about a third of a mm thick and about 10 - 20mm long, in case someone may inform me what they are called...

I've put down a deposit on a new tank.
The dimensions are 1200x450x700. Apparently the glue is going to be oven baked... is this OK? or normal? Luckily its under warranty.

Im SOOO excited. Ill be using the advice from Dorry pets to create a new sump with the "river sand effect". Ill quickly fix the current tank and re-enforce it a bit better and then use it. I wont be planning on filling it up to the brim so im sure itll work nicely. As soon as its up and ready, which will only be at the end of the month, ill post a picture. It'll be empty, I warning upfront. I hope that all goes well...
Good luck to me....

Urgent help needed I accidentally did a water change with RO, instead of saltwater!

Posted: September 4th, 2011, 6:21pm CDT by Dlaria

I accidentally did a water change with RO, instead of saltwater! :eek:
I grabbed the wrong containers.
Did the change yesterday, and this morning noticed the Xenia's foot coming off of the frag rock, and it's dropping polyps all over the place.
So, I started checking water, and the salinity was 1.2.
OMG. I'm trying to gradually bring it back up to 1.25.

How fast can I bring it up?

Is there anything I can do to save the Xenia?

Everything else seems ok.

Yesterday's reading before water change.

Salinity 1.0248
PH 8.3
Ammonia .25
Nitrite .25
Nitrate 5.0
Phosphate .5
Calcium 420
dhk 10 ppmkh 179
Mag 1260
Iodine .09

Now
Salinity 1.022 (was 1.02)
PH 8.2
dhk 10 ppmkh 179
Nitrite .25
Nitrate 0
Ammonia .25
Phosphate .25

Only other thing I did was to add some additional argonite to the refugium.

Enthusiastic but cautious

Posted: September 4th, 2011, 5:13pm CDT by darvid

Hi Everyone

Brilliant site ! I really want to start a salt water reef aquarium but I have some serious concerns around power outages. Maybe a generator will be have to be my first purchase.... I've so much reading to do. Once again many thanks for such a very professional and informative site.:)

Canon 100mm IS USM L macro SALE

Posted: September 4th, 2011, 3:51pm CDT by Singularity

Hi guys looking to sell this lens, brand new condition, still under warranty and with original box.

only have this pic of the lens at the moment...

and a pic with the lens...

Looking for R7500.

Monti Plate for sale: Brackenfell, Cape Town

Posted: September 4th, 2011, 3:33pm CDT by JD167

Single Coral for saleCommon Name:

Monti Plate

Scientific Name:

-

Size of coral

About the size of a dinner plate

How long have you had the coral?

+- 1 year

Shipping or Collection only:

Collection only

Your location.

Brackenfell, Cape Town

Price:

R250

Photo's:

Notes:

I did a bit of reshuffling in the tank this weekend and I have this Monti plate that I don't have space for anymore.

It's fairly large, about the size of a dinner plate. These corals are EXTREMELY fragile so I'm not going to ship it. Collection only.

I have hundreds of mini brittle stars in my system and this coral is home to some of them(first photo bottom right corner) so you will be getting them with the coral. It's up to you if you want them, but they are great tank cleaners.

Pumps for sale: Cape Town

Posted: September 4th, 2011, 11:34am CDT by Zombie_CT

Hardware for saleThread title:

Pumps for sale

Location:

Cape Town

Shipping or Collection only:

Both, shipping at buyers cost and risk

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

Skimmer pump for sale, Octopus Terbine Pump for TS2. The pump sells for around R900 and no longer need it as I have a external skimmer now. Pump was used for 3 months.
Some Pics:

ASKING R600

Then there is a Buyo WM3 Controller plus pumps rated for tanks between 100 and 600lt. Pumps where used for 7 months but will not work on the new system I'm busy with, they sell for around R1700.
Some Pics:

ASKING R1000

Notes:

-

Dream Cube becoming reality

Posted: September 4th, 2011, 9:12am CDT by toppdogg

Hey Guys
i just recently moved and starting to get settled
so i thought i would start a thread on new cube as it has been along time coming
first specs

DT size :
1200 x 1200 x 550 (water level at 500)
glass 12mm base with 10mm sides completely euro braced
with C2C overflow with 2 x 50mm outlets

sump :
is in 2 sections
1st 800 x 800 x 500 devided into 2 sections 800 x 330 skimmer chamber
2nd 800 x 470 DSB at 150mm
flowing over into 800 x 300 x 400mm
devided into 2 sections
1 for floss and other return chamber

giving a total of 1070 ltrs (excluding displacement)

Equipment :
1 x 3000 lts/h return pump (looking to replace in long run)
1 x lifetech ap 3500 2500 ltrs/h return pump
4 x sun sun 3000ltrs/h vibration pumps ( looking to replace as soon as cash allows for vortech or tunze )
1 x sun sun 5000 ltrs/h vibration pump
1 x reeftek TS3 skimmer with opti 3000 pump
1 x DIY carbon reactor 2 chambers looking to run phos media in secon chamber later on

Lighting :
8 x T5 24w tubes
all sylvania 4 Aquatar 10k
and 4 Coralstar 14k
1 x 150w MH DE 14k

Stand is being made this week hopefully
which is made from 38 x 38 x 3mm mild steel red oxided and then painted in Hammerite Black

I am plannig to start building tank this week and will post pics of progress
as i know how we all want pics :lol:
cheers Dean

Phosphate & Sulphur Reactors wanted

Posted: September 3rd, 2011, 10:37pm CDT by lIghty

Hi all

I'm looking for a second hand phosphate reactor as well as a 2 chamber sulphur reactor.

If you perhaps have one or know of someone selling one, please let me know, I'm needing it for my mothers tank, as she is just not winning with it!

The type of Sulphur reactor i'm looking for.

Thanks

Justin

1.2m Tank bowing

Posted: September 3rd, 2011, 6:23pm CDT by Galen

I have a 1.2m tank with 6mm glass all around. I have a 10mm base. I checked this morning and the reinforcing piece of glass at the top center came loose. The font part was lying into the water. I measured the tank and it has grown by 5mm.
Do i run the risk of the fish tank bursting for good?
I have just spent R8000 and can not afford another R2000 just yet.
WHat can i do?

What is the oil build up all about?

Posted: September 3rd, 2011, 5:57pm CDT by BoyuNano

Hi Guys

Quick Q

I've got the Boyu TL450 , All my parameters are testing fine and I've got a Fire Shrimp and a damsel for just about two weeks now.

I'm noticing a build up of an oily sediment on the surface of my water, what is this and how do I get rid of it? - I 'd like to maintain a clean tank.

Please help!

My nano

Posted: September 3rd, 2011, 12:41pm CDT by Electrician24

This is what it looks like so far.

Lighting

Posted: September 3rd, 2011, 12:08pm CDT by Boyu TL 550

what lighting upgrade could be done(preferably without removing the hood)?(tl 550)

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Refractometer

Posted: September 3rd, 2011, 8:55am CDT by Hermanus

Hi all

We use ro water to calibrate or Refractometer,ro does not have any salt in ok. Now so if your ro water temp is 10 or 20 or30 will it make a diff in the calibration?

If there is no salt you can set it at 0? no mater the temp of the ro? Just want to see if I'm missing something.

new to the game

Posted: September 2nd, 2011, 11:35pm CDT by ebi123

hi i have limited starting budget and new to the game is there any suggestions on whre to start??

Interested in Marine biology...

Posted: September 2nd, 2011, 9:43pm CDT by Annoying

Hey everyone

Well finally it's time for me to think on what career I would like to start one day:yeahdude:. I'm really interested in either micro biology or marine biology as my first Bsc degree. Now I know there are a lot of super smart people on this forum:whistling:, now smart people normally have contacts in high places, hahaha now before you get carried away I'm not asking for a job, only in gr11 now. I would like to know how I can arrange an interview or shadow a marine biologist for a day at Ushaka this vacation. I just want to get an overview of the career and see if it could be something I would enjoy. Please PM me with any info or just reply on the thread.

Thanks a million

Buying water vs buying an RO unit

Posted: September 2nd, 2011, 8:52pm CDT by SliverZA

Has anybody done the calculations on how much saving if any there are to buying your own RO unit opposed to buying water (both RO and salt) at the LFS.

Is there a rough estimate of how many liters a 1kg, 2kg, 10kg etc box of salt mix equates to in liters?

stocking advice

Posted: September 2nd, 2011, 7:21pm CDT by mupwi

Hi I am looking at restocking my tank as I used to have a small shoal of thornfish (bad idea) who started off small like 15mm and ended up eating all there tankmates and eventualy each other.
So this time around I whant to get it right so I'm asking the experts first. I have a 4ft tank with 3ft sump.
I was thinking of having maby one convict sergon and a few goldies and cromis and some corals are these all compatable if so how many of each could I have in this tank and what order should I introduce them.

Thanks

Juwel lido 120 overflow advice

Posted: September 2nd, 2011, 6:21pm CDT by Bluemotion

Hi I would like some advice from you guys, would you suggest a coast to coast overflow with two holes drilled in the tank or a smaller overflow box in a corner with also the two holes drilled? Tank dimmentions are 61cm * 41cm * 58cm (length, width, height or depth from top to bottom). Any advice would be appreciated.

Various euphllia species wanted..

Posted: September 2nd, 2011, 6:19pm CDT by leslie hempel

Guys im looking for branching euphllia frags.. specifically hammers...

i currently have euphyllia

Divisa
yaeyamaensis
and the one pierre got from ed. unsure of its name..

any help will be appreciated...

madness????

Posted: September 2nd, 2011, 5:26pm CDT by seank

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small T5 lights

Posted: September 2nd, 2011, 5:04pm CDT by mrbloew

anyone know if / where can I get small T5 tubes around 40 cm for my nano Preferablyin the cape twon area

Waterboy RO unit for sale: East London

Posted: September 2nd, 2011, 4:58pm CDT by leslie hempel

Hardware for saleThread title:

Waterboy RO unit

Location:

East London

Shipping or Collection only:

both.

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

Notes:

i have one of these i have barely used.. its actually been dried out and sitting in my garage for ages now..

cartriges etc are all still in excellent condition..

R1100.00

Rics and Brains

Posted: September 2nd, 2011, 3:53pm CDT by mytank

Hi,

I have seen the normal orange and green Ric's but I am looking for more color like these ones:

I am also looking for brain's of DIFFERENT colors.

Location JHB.

Thank you

Candy Store

Posted: September 2nd, 2011, 3:15pm CDT by Ishtak

Afternoon boys ang girls!

My new tank is finally up and running and a week into the cycling process. I purchased slagters beautiful monster from him and will hopefully continue the fantastic work he did in the tank.

I made a few adjustments to the setup he had. First I put glass over the slits in the overflow box. Works like a charm now with great surface skimming. Then I changed the sump around taking out the baffles and making the DSB bigger. I have plans to add on an ATU and a refugium at a later stage. I also modified tghe return piping as the return pump I got had a bigger connection than the one he had on the tank.

I've never been the most patient of people so taking almost 2 weeks from collecting the tank to being able to start filling it was torture. The first issue I had was around the hanging of the lights. My initial idea was to hang them from the ceiling, only to realise that I have pressed steel ceilings and didn't want to damage them .. so my Dad suggested I get some brackets to attach to the wall and hang it from there ... great idea! So off to Mica, purchase the brackets and bolts, measure everything up, drill the holes for the left bracket, connect it all up and voila! Then upon doing a weight test this happened!!

Turns out the bricks in the wall are old!! Soooo I got myself some threaded steel and drilled all the way to the outside of the wall, whacked on a large washer on the outside and voila

IT took me 2 looooong weeks to fill the tank with RO water ... isnt it typical how work/life gets in the way of making water!

I'm amazed at the amount of muck the skimmer was taking off. I figured it would be clean water! The skimmer is a ReefOctopus NW150, thanks to flamming angel

A week later I was back off to Sean's place (slagter) to fetch the rock he had been cycling for me for the 4 weeks or so it took me get the tank ready.

There is life in my tank!! *bounce* *bounce* I got rather excited when I spotted this ....

Only to be told to NUKE IT! Thankfully I have a supply of Aptasia-X and nuked the little swine.

So this where I am today. Every day I find myself sitting for hours staring at rock. I'm told this is what all newbies go through :) I even got excited when I spotted my first bit of green algae!

There is a small white tube looking thing with a head with tentacles on it that disappears back into itself when i come closer. I have no idea what it is .. I'll try and get some shots of it, and I've also spotted some purple looking tubes (you can see them if you look closely in the picture above) ... man this is exciting! :)

Thanks for reading this far!

Next on the list of things to do is scaping! :)

Various corals for sale: Mossel Bay

Posted: September 2nd, 2011, 10:46am CDT by Evo R

Various corals for saleCommon Names:

Mushrooms GSP leathers ..... LOTS of Aptaisia

Scientific Names:

........

Size of coral

-

How long have you had the corals?

18 Months +

Shipping or Collection only:

Both

Your location.

Mossel Bay

Price:

Free

Photo's:

Hey guys.

I have about 5 to 10 kgs of LR with the following growing all over..

Mushrooms (4 diff colours and about 30 mushrooms in total)
2 Smallish pieces of LR with GSP.
So zoas(nothing fancy.Think its the Transkei zoas)
Some sponges ect.
One or two leathers and some pincusions.
And LOTS of Aptiasia!!!

O and 5 to 10 kg of aragenite.

Free to whom ever collects it first or pays for the packaging and shipping.

This is all still in my nano, and i cant shut it down till all of this is gone.(And i need to move the tank asap as im renovating my office and workshop!!)

Mods i dont have pics at the moment.And all of this should be gone before the end of the day.Hope this is acceptible??

Notes:

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Safety of cement in tank

Posted: September 2nd, 2011, 9:54am CDT by gmohr

Hi All
I read about aquascaping with cement. I have put a cement block in my koi pond before. Anybody with knowledge of any dangers of putting stuff made of cement in a marine tank? I would think that it be ok if cement is properly set (say after a week or two).
Any ideas welcome.

GP Social group

Posted: September 2nd, 2011, 9:43am CDT by dallasg

howdy all!

ok all GP reefers i am wanting to setup a proper social group where i can contant and plan events for GP area, please can we all decided on a date to meet, eg last tuesday of every month 7pm - 9pm etc

lets get this going

Detailed form submitted: archiecrain

Posted: September 2nd, 2011, 9:27am CDT by archiecrain

Detailed help requestAre you experiencing any problems in your tank?

Yes

Brief Description

Tissue necrosis on SPS colony
Ive had a fairly large acro for about 2 months that started showing slight necrosis on some of its tips on wednesday. This morning When I checked on it, It was also showing tissue necrosis in the middle of the colony as well as well as the tips getting worse, which was not there last night before lights off.

So to sum it up Its lossing tissue in the middle and some of the tips at the same time?

Tank size

45cm x 45cm x 45cm

System Volume

approx 100l

How long has your tank been running?

4-5 months

What livestock do you have?

SPS corals + a few softies and LPS approx 8 fish

recently split bubble tip anemone (not very healthy either)????

Water Parameters

KH 8
Calcium 450
phosphate not detectable
Magnesium not measured
PH 8.2
Nitrate detectable but very low
Nitrate 0
Ammonia 0
Salinity LFS salt water (cheap hydrometer shows constant reading)
Temp 24-25

What lighting is over the tank?

150 watt halide

On friday last week I changed the bulb from a 10k dymax to a 20k BLV (can this be the cause? its not as bright as the old 10K bulb?)

Pumps and equipment

I have 3x 200l pumps to turbo charge the water + approx 8000l of flow pumps

Maintenance

Daily buffer of KH (seachem)
Daily buffer of calcium (seachem)
Daily dose of Special Blend

weekly 15l water change

Other info and photo's.

So to sum it up Its lossing tissue in the middle and some of the tips at the same time? Ive had tissue recession on many of my other corals at some stage, but in the past its always been from the bottom, which I put down to KH fluctuations and low nutrients.

None of my other SPS corals are bleaching at the moment, but neither are any of them growing at the moment????:(

I have had a bubble tip anemone split recently and then start to bleach....can there be chemical warefare....none of my corals are touching.....

I am completely puzzled by what can cause this and what I can do to stop it I have invested a lot of time getting all my params as stable as possible.

What can be the cause?

What do I do? I dont really want to frag any of my corals....

skimming wet

Posted: September 2nd, 2011, 9:12am CDT by mytank

Guys and gals

I need some clarification of what skimming web means.

Does it mean every second there are some drops into the bottle attached to the cap. Does it mean there is a constant flow of skim mate into the bottle?

I am never sure if i am skimming wet or i am just skimming normal.

Also what is the optimal. When the bubbles are right at the top touching the top cap of the skimmer or when there is a health amount of bubbles come over the side?

Thanks for the advise

Diffrent colour Ricodias and variety of mushrooms

Posted: September 1st, 2011, 1:18am CDT by ZaxXx

Please :thumbup:

I have an orange rick thats splitting so if anybody wants to swop the split for another colour than that would be awesome aswell

Thanks

My Cube

Posted: September 1st, 2011, 9:34pm CDT by mytank

Here we go a 200l cube

It's about 6months old now :)

A video of my tank

Posted: September 1st, 2011, 9:16pm CDT by Jimbo

Hi guys,

Trying this for the first time, here is hopefully a video clip of my tank.

Regards,

Jimbo

My reef aquarium- JL from South Africa - YouTube

My reef aquarium- JL from South Africa - YouTube

getting a convict to eat?

Posted: September 1st, 2011, 7:55pm CDT by cswhitehead

howzit guys

i caught a convict tang and put him in my tank but i cant get him to eat he picks at the rocks but wont touch nori, flakes, bloodworm or pacific krill what else can i try?
i even placed the nori on the rock he picks at most and he still ignores it he will pick at the rock right next to the nori but wont even look at it. i have had him since monday and i dont want him to starve in my tank.
any tips on how to get him to take food or any other food i can try?
thanks
Chris

Posting a you tube clip on MASA

Posted: September 1st, 2011, 7:17pm CDT by Jimbo

Hi Guys,

I am sure this is not the first time this question has been asked but I would appreciate it if someone could tell me, firstly how do I put a video on youtube and then on MASA.

It would be greatly appreciated if someone can tell me how.

Thanks very much,

Jimbo.

Clowns laid eggs

Posted: September 1st, 2011, 6:24pm CDT by Hermanus

Hi all. My clowns laid eggs on monday. This is probably the 10th time and I only saw the fry hatched once:blush:.Looks like there is a million of them when they hatch.I tried to hose them out and put them in a guppy net but they all died:(.Think it was to much stress suck them out in a bucket and put them back in a net ext....

Lets hope this time it will go better:)

My Questions

How do I catch the fry? ideas on making a fry trap. Will a guppy breading net work?

Then when we catch it what to feed and where to get the food?

Thank you

Black Silicone

Posted: September 1st, 2011, 4:41pm CDT by CW

Hi there ppl

Please help.
Im looking for black marine silicone.

Can anybody help or tell me where to get it.
Im situated in Vanderbijlpark.

Thanx:thumbup:

Sigma 18-200mm Good lens?

Posted: September 1st, 2011, 4:09pm CDT by danimal

Found a good deal online for the Sigma 18-200 F3.5-6.3. I've been looking for a general purpose zoom such as the 18-135 (I have a Canon 450D body) but not find anything that shouts great deal - until this one.

Anyone got any experience with this lens? I know it is not the most fantastic, but for me and my general purpose walking around photography it should be fine. Just need a few second opinions.

thanks
Dan

ReefTek TS3 pumps biting me

Posted: September 1st, 2011, 3:23pm CDT by viper357

Hey all

I have one of the old school ReefTek TS3 skimmers with 2 x Octopus 2000 pumps, it's a good few years old now and I'm getting a bit tired of these pumps shocking me, it's starting to bite quite a bit now, lol.

Has anybody found a direct replacement pump that fits perfectly in place of the Octopus 2000? Preferably something with a needle or pin wheel?

Thanks.

Dymax - Techno Lighting 3ft 1x150W for sale: Johannesburg

Posted: September 1st, 2011, 3:04pm CDT by fly*

Hardware for saleThread title:

Dymax - Techno Lighting 3ft 1x150W

Location:

Johannesburg

Shipping or Collection only:

Collection Only

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

I'm selling my 3ft Dymax 150w MH (14000k) + 2 x 21w T5 (Actinic).

Condition is good and as I bought it. Fans (60mm)have become noisy over time so they will need to be replaced if it is something that bothers you. Tbh I'm too lazy to do it so i'll rather just sell the unit cheaper.

The unit can be hung from a pendant but the original seller did not have the original hooks, I made a plan at builders so although they arent original, they work.

The Metal Halide is about 6 months old, the actincs about a year.

Unit sells for R4200, I want R1000 neg.

Notes:

-

Flow from the sump to the tank...

Posted: September 1st, 2011, 3:03pm CDT by ml

Hi all,
just wonderign about the flow a reef tank sould have from the sump to the tank.

My system is running on 3.8 times an hour and before that it was 10.3 times I am still waiting for a impeller for my one pump.

I know the total flow of a reeftank sould be 10 times an hour but the net or the marine books I have says nothing about the flow from the sump to the tank.

Kind regards
ML
Mornè

Whats the Best temperature???????

Posted: September 1st, 2011, 2:43pm CDT by AQUA-NATORE

Hi Guys,

Whats the best temperature to run a marine tank?? :whistling:I have a boyu TL 550 running at the moment and my old tank which im going to transfer everything over once the cycle is done!:yeahdude:

Thanks guys.

Red Sea max 250

Posted: September 1st, 2011, 2:40pm CDT by Marine1

Hi Hennie

Im also a Bloem boy.

What do you say about the Red Sea Max 250 tank.

Regards
Kevin

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Hi

Posted: September 1st, 2011, 2:36pm CDT by Marine1

Thanks for the warm welcome.

I am new to the marine world and this site has been great and well informed.

Thanks again

My DIY Skimmer

Posted: September 1st, 2011, 2:31pm CDT by SHAYNE

Hi all, after seeing some of the older MASA members showing off there awesome DIY skimmers :drool5: here I thought I should put my DIY skills to the test and see if I could build a skimmer that could save me thousands of Rands, and so I think have accomplished my goal:blush:, As im quite satisfied at the moment and it will be ready for action as soon as someone can advise me which pump will work best, as I have read that a slow flow rate trough the skimmer is better :confused1:

( [reefkeeping.com] ).
So the criteria would be a pump thats not too strong and should have a suitable impeller? Any ideas would be appreciated. :thumbup: now heres some pics...

First of I use a cheap cereal dispenser to make the reaction chamber:whistling::biggrin:.

:thumbup:

Various frags for sale: Krugersdorp

Posted: September 1st, 2011, 2:11pm CDT by ml

Various frags for saleCommon Names:

Green star polyps

Scientific Names:

-

Size of frags

3-15 cm

How long have you had the frags?

+2 years

Are the frags mounted?

Yes

Shipping or Collection only:

Collect

Your location.

Krugersdorp

Price:

R10 to 50

Photo's:

The mother colonies where you can choose which piece you would like.

Red circles is were the frags are.

Notes:

Hey all,
I am selling two mounted frags and frags that isn't mounted. Prices is as follows:
mounted R50, unmounted R10 there is only a few so first come first serive.

Please contact me via Private Message or place a post.

Kind regards
Mornè

Skimmer needed

Posted: September 1st, 2011, 12:02pm CDT by CW

Hi there ppl

Im looking for a skimmer for another project i wana do.
a Ts1 or Ts2 or Ts3.
Im looking at about about 200L or even less.

please let me know ppl.

Thanx:thumbup:

Den Braven Black Aquarium Silicone for sale: Springs

Posted: September 1st, 2011, 10:02am CDT by Louis Scheepers

Hardware for saleThread title:

Den Braven Black Aquarium Silicone

Location:

Springs

Shipping or Collection only:

Both

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:

I have 9 tubes of Den Braven Black Aquarium Silicone for sale @ R 65 a tube.

Notes:

-

Hello

Posted: September 1st, 2011, 8:57am CDT by emperator

howsit guys and gals:thumbup:

Diatom Filters?

Posted: September 1st, 2011, 8:13am CDT by dallasg

Anyone have one of these in stock?

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