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[FS]: 4ft SYSTEM FOR SALE!!!!!!!!!! : Pretoria

Posted: November 16th, 2011, 8:57pm CST by WINEGUMS

Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
4ft SYSTEM FOR SALE!!!!!!!!!!

Location:
Pretoria

Shipping or Collection only:
Collection

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:
Tank: 1220x450x500 (Includes plumbing) R1000 SOLD
Sump: 1000x350x400 R350 SOLD
Stand: Galvanised 25x25 square tubing (including shelf) R400 SOLD
Skimmer: Reeftek TS3 R800
Light Unit: Odyssea T5 unit 54Wx4 R1000
Return Pump: Hailea HX6540 R400
Power Head: Via Aqua VA 475B (2000 lph) R200
Power Head: Seio M 820 (3200 lph) R350
Power Head: Seio Prop 1000 (3800 lph) R350
Heaters: Via Aqua 300W x2 R100ea
Heater: Via Aqua 150W R50
RO Unit: Aqua Marine R500
Magnetic glass cleaner R100
Refractometer R600
Test kit: Seachem marine basic R200
Test kit: Salifert PO4 R100
Test kit: Sera NO2 R50
Joes Juice R100
Jewel Thermometers x2 R30ea

Notes:
-
ID my Clam Crab

Posted: November 16th, 2011, 8:31pm CST by williet

Hi Guys

Just noticed this fellow. Anyone got an Idea what this is ?
No choice, but time to frag my torch !!!

Posted: November 16th, 2011, 7:42pm CST by Sammy

Hi peeps, as much as I don't want too, but the time has come to frag my beloved torch coral, although my prized tank inmate ???

If I had a choice I would just leave him be, but just getting too big and taken out my staghorn SPS in a chemical warfare battle.

Before I embark on this delicate task I will appreciate ANY tips and pointers from anyone who has valuable experience to share. I've heard some horror stories about the skeleton breaking etc.. :-(

The Monster:

The Staghorn (the victim):
whats this growing

Posted: November 16th, 2011, 7:33pm CST by Charl_Stanhope

Hey guys

Whats this. its "growing" on my back panel,havent touched it but it looks like rock growing on the back panel.kinda like a build up of something. Ive got another spot of the build up and have seen a bit of gha on it. here a crap pic.will try take another one when the lights go on tomorrow.
[FS]: 250L CUBE + LIGHT for sale: Klerksdorp/Randburg

Posted: November 16th, 2011, 7:16pm CST by Landu

Hardware for saleThread title:
250L CUBE + LIGHT for sale

Location:
Klerksdorp/Randburg

Shipping or Collection only:
Both

Photo's and description/list of items for sale:
600mm x 800mm x 600mm (bxlxh) almost Cube tank for sale
12mm glass with overflow at back
includes sump and plumbing
sump roughly 700mm x 400mm x 400mm (10mm glass)
Stand 750mm high
All for R1500

Aqua Medic Pendant
250W DE Metal Halide
20 000k bulb been using 12 Months, great colour
Spare 16000k bulb included used couple of months...

R1500
Sorry for dirtiness, using atm...

Notes:
I live in KLD but can arrange for it to go to Randburg with my bro every other weekend.Minor scratches can prob buff out, but hasn't bothered me enough to actually do it

R1500 seperate
R2500 for entire setup
[FS] Various corals: Cape Town

Posted: November 16th, 2011, 6:23pm CST by Jimbo

Various corals for saleCommon Names:
Acan, Chalice, Gorgonians, Fungia, Brain
Scientific Names:
-
Size of coral
All medium to large
How long have you had the corals?
3 months to a year
Shipping or Collection only:
Collection
Your location.
Cape Town
Price:
R240 to R550
Photo's:
R450

R240

R240

Brain and fungia bottom of pic R350 brain and R250 Orange Fungia

Notes:
I have decided to make some space and sell the above corals, all in good health.
Solatube

Posted: November 16th, 2011, 3:36pm CST by Noodles

Thought this was interesting, great idea.

SOLATUBE - YouTube

SOLATUBE - YouTube

And here is a tank running 3 of the solatube's.....

1200 gallon reef aquarium with 3 Solatubes - YouTube

1200 gallon reef aquarium with 3 Solatubes - YouTube
My two new Gorgonias :)

Posted: November 16th, 2011, 3:32pm CST by mytank

I have to say I really like these corals :) and with my little Delt Tech zoom in magnify class thing these are fascinating to watch esp when they feeding!
My plumbing

Posted: November 16th, 2011, 3:06pm CST by Henkie

This is the plumbing I have going into my tank.

Can anyone advice me on the best way to connect pumps to these so that I can create the best flow possible. ( I believe this was used for a closed loop system )

Any input will be appreciated. :)
New around

Posted: November 16th, 2011, 1:32pm CST by bothaw

Hi there

I am new to the marine world.I have a 1200*450*450 i want to make a skinny over flow at the back pane,but i am not to sure about the size that will work correct and take up to much space of the back pane.Any ideas ?
Daaa dum.... Daaa dum.... Sharks seen in reef tanks in joburg

Posted: November 16th, 2011, 12:24pm CST by Submariner

NOW IN STOCK

JNS SHARK SKIMMERS

JNS SK-2 SKIMMER (RATED FOR 600 LITRE SPS REEF)

Footprint: 330 MM X 200 MM
Pump(included): SHARK 2.0 (SICCE )
Pump power consumption: 22 Watts
Air Intake: 720 LPH
Chamber Diameter: 150 MM
Height: 58 CM
Quick-Precise adjusting valve

JNS SK-3 SKIMMER (RATED FOR 850 LITRE SPS REEF)

Footprint: 380 MM X 290 MM
Pump(included): SHARK 3.0 (SICCE)
Pump power consumption: 27 Watts
Air Intake: 1020 LPH
Chamber Diameter: 200 MM
Height: 58 CM
Quick-Precise adjusting valve

JNS SK-5 SKIMMER (RATED FOR 1200 LITRE SPS REEF)

Footprint: 460MM X 300 MM
Pump(included): SHARK 5.0 (SICCE)
Pump power consumption: 43 Watts
Air Intake: 1500 LPH
Chamber Diameter: 250 MM
Height: 590 MM
Outlet size: 1-1/2 Quick-Precise adjusting valve

JNS SK-6 SKIMMER (RATED FOR 2300 LITRE SPS REEF)

Footprint: 430MM X 580 MM
Pump(included): SHARK 3.0 & SHARK 5.0 (SICCE)
Pump power consumption: 70 Watts
Air Intake: 2520 LPH
Chamber Diameter: 300 MM
Height: 590 MM
Quick-Precise adjusting valve

JNS SK-7 SKIMMER (RATED FOR 2800 LITRE SPS REEF)

Footprint: 500 MM X 600 MM
Pump(included): SHARK 5.0 & SHARK 5.0 (SICCE)
Pump power consumption: 86 Watts TOTAL
Air Intake: 3000 LPH
Chamber Diameter: 400 MM
Height: 590 MM
2 Quick-Precise adjusting valve

VERY HIGH QUALITY SKIMMERS USING ONLY THE BEST MATERIALS INCLUDING THE NEW SICCE SYNCRA PUMPS FROM ITALY WITH NEW JNS NEEDLE WHEEL IMPELLORS.

PUMPS USE VERY LITTLE POWER.

SKIMMERS ARE VERY EASY TO SET UP AND DISSASEMBLE FOR CLEANING.

SKIMMERS PRODUCE A VERY CONSISTENT SKIMMATE ONCE SET.

SKIMMER BODIES ARE PEFECTLY MATCHED FOR THE PUMP THEY USE.

SKIMMERS CAN BE EASILY CUSTOMISED BEING ABLE TO USE ALMOST ANY PUMP.

VIBRATION FREE PUMP COUPLING AND RUBBER FEET .

COME SEE THE BABY SK-2 IN ACTION AT T.S.R.

PRICES

SK-2 R 3,499

SK-3 R 4,399

SK-5 R 6,799

SK-6 R 8,499

SK-7 R 12,999
IKS Aquastar Aquarium Controller Clan

Posted: November 16th, 2011, 12:21pm CST by leslie hempel

Anyone running one of these boytjies?

interested to see what functions you are using them for...
UV sterilizers - The Definitive guide

Posted: November 16th, 2011, 12:13pm CST by williet

Hi all

Been a bit bored lately :whistling: my tank has been very stable so I thought I would do some research in the area of UV sterilizers. It is very interesting and since people claim it can control infestations of bacteria, parasites(Possibly irradicate as proven by a fish farm in the USA) and water clarity I went as far as to understand how it does it???

I found this report written by Carl Strohmeyer and from everything I have read so far this topic he gives the best overall explanation to how UV sterilzers work and should be applied.!!! Enjoy !

UV Sterilization, Irradiation for Aquariums, Ponds; UVC Sterilizers Information

Your thoughts !

Got some interesting math calcs on it so I will be doing some experiments !!!:thumbup:

Willie
Ruben BOYU 550 First Timer

Posted: November 16th, 2011, 11:51am CST by Rubenvm

Hey guys,

Started running my 550 yesterday, needs abit more water. The pics show the water to be VERY cloudy (just started running it), woke up this morning and all way crystal clear...now I have only 3kg of live rock and found a blue legged hermit crab in aswell. Going to run this untill Jan (im away most of December)

Wait for pics

(Dont be harsh,I literally started this like 3days ago guys)

Prizm Hang on Protein Skimmer on Back

4 Back Chambers

Blue legged Crab
Hydor smartwave now in stock

Posted: November 16th, 2011, 11:26am CST by Submariner
GUYS THESE HAVE JUST LANDED

SEE LINK FOR PDF

http://www.3reef.com/forums/attachme...0&d=1303145812

Smartwave is the new controller for movement and circulation pumps designed by Hydor. In nature, river and sea currents are a vital part of the natural life cycle of aquatic creatures as they promote oxygenation, transport nutrients and food and remove residues that would otherwise pollute.

Smartwave helps recreate these currents which allow a healthy aquarium and uniform water temperature by selecting one of the 2 available programs:
- Alternate: pump 1 ON pump 2 OFF, pump 1 OFF - pump 2 ON.
- Synchronous: pump 1 and 2 go ON and OFF together.
Details:
- 2 outlets, both for up to 100W; Unit is UL approved and water resistant.
- 2 selection knobs, 1 for pump program (alternate-synchronous), 1 for time interval setting (second, minutes, hours)
- Feeding program. Compact, Smartwave is easy to conceal by hanging it inside the aquarium cabinet. Designed for Koralias, Smartwave works with most movement pumps available on the market compatible with quick ON-OFF (5 seconds= 6.3 million on/off per year)
PRICE R 599-00
New to Marine Aquariums

Posted: November 16th, 2011, 10:37am CST by Telur

Hi,

Looking at starting my first Marine Aquarium early next year. So busy looking at different tanks and what I want to have in my tank at the moment. I have kept tropical fresh water fish from an early age (got started on the hobby with dad).

My current apartment is not the biggest place so the size of the tank is going to have to be limited. So at the moment I am looking at getting the The Aquaria AMW102 Nano. Would this be a wise choice?

I'm also more interested in having invertebrates and coral. So at this point just looking to include 2 clown fish, a cleaner shrimp, anemone, hermit crab, fan worm.

Any advice would be very welcome :)
Clowns fest

Posted: November 16th, 2011, 10:00am CST by maj

Howzit peeps,

I recently setup my 2m tank with various fish in from my old system including triggers,tangs,angels etc no corals.......

since ppl are talkin of shaolin fish looking awesome in a tank,iwas thinkin of adding a big group of percula clowns maybe about 16-20 of them.

Will this work?
will they kill each other off?
Will the other inmates giv them a hard time?
Must I add them all together or can i add 5 at time?

I like the effect of the Two Oceans Aquarium Nemo tank,i just want to mix them up abit.
T5's

Posted: November 16th, 2011, 9:03am CST by Rossreefer

Hi, I am in the process of getting all the goodies together for my new tank. Which I will start setting up hopefully next month as I am moving to a bigger house.

After much reading and also having both a 1.2m and a 2.0m marine tank on and off over the last 10 years. I have decided that the best size tank IMO is 1200mm x 600m x 500m (LxWxH)

I have been the MH route on my old 2M tank but have decided that T5's is the way I want to go forward.

I have already got a DIY system set up which will house 6 x 54w T5's, what I would like to know is the below the ideal light wise or should I change things. The idea is to have the tank as an island viewable from all four sides.

1 - Actinic+
2 - Aguablue+
3 - Aquablue+
4 - Aqua Pink
5 - Aquablue+
6 - Actinic+

Thanks