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33 Gallon Led update

Posted: November 29th, 2011, 5:16am CST by pgibson

Hi all :yeahdude:
I have added some leds that I retro fitted in to my sun pod fixture.
Zoanthid juice in eye

Posted: November 29th, 2011, 12:14am CST by vincentputter

Hey guys! I have bad news! I got squirt by this zoanthid in my eye on Monday and rinced my eye out with water and felt fine untill today (Wednesday). (It's like rubbing chillies in your eye). So In a few minutes I'm gona go to the ER. Ek is nou besig om my gat af te stress! I will keep you guys posted!
zoanthid swop-out!

Posted: November 29th, 2011, 10:42pm CST by Mrabkin

Hey guys,

I've collected about 10 different types zoas from orange to pink, green, blue, silver, lime, rainbow and some with different color centres.. and I have frags!

I'm really into trying to expand my diversity and color spectrum, so I'm appealing to any other zoalovers to do a frag swop with me.

I am not really wanting to trade any currency at all, so am only willing to sell zoas for zoas! It will also be on a shipping only basis.. unless you stay close to knysna! Dont stress because they ship really well via the post office's speed services. I usually ship this WY it absolutely no hassles!

I am truly hunting zoas in the range of yellow, red and blue.

Looking forward to some swopping... woohoo:thumbup:!
[FS]: Tamato Clown: Durban

Posted: November 29th, 2011, 10:33pm CST by Ismail

Fish for saleCommon Name:
Tamato Clown
Scientific Name:
Amphiprion frenatus
Size of fish
about 4.5cm
How long have you had the fish?
4 months
Is the fish eating?
yes, pellets
Shipping or Collection only:
collection
Your location.
Durban
Price:
swap
Photo's:
IMG-20110723-00111.jpg picture by IsmailBayat - Photobucket
Notes:
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[FS]: TL450 For sale: Goodwood Cpt

Posted: November 29th, 2011, 10:16pm CST by Electrician24

Hardware for saleThread title:
TL450 For sale
Location:
Goodwood Cpt
Shipping or Collection only:
Collection only
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:
This is a good starter tank for the new Reefers

Selling due to upgrade.
R1000,00
Notes:
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[FS]: Tanks and Various: Woodmead - Johannesburg

Posted: November 29th, 2011, 9:35pm CST by brucehusi

Hardware for saleThread title:
Tanks and Various
Location:
Woodmead - Johannesburg
Shipping or Collection only:
Collection
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:
Hi Guys

I have recently moved out of a house and into a smaller place. My tank takes up most of my lounge and therefore I've decided to sell it. I'm keen to sell seperately if the main tank has been sold but otherwise not really.

Anyway if you guys are interested here goes:

R6000 for everything (PM with a good price if you want something seperate!)

Shallow Lagoon Tank
1520(L)x1015(W)x405(H)
The whole tank is 6mm glass and has been re-inforced on the top and sides. The bottom is 2x 6mm glass.
This tank has a thin overflow and very quite.

http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/x...k/_DSC5452.jpg

http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/x...k/_DSC5435.jpg

http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/x...k/_DSC5433.jpg

Then, there's a smaller tank, also 6mm (Quarentine Tank)
800(L)x350(w)x455(H)

http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/x...k/_DSC5472.jpg

Then, there's a 2 foot tank with link (RO Tank)

http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/x...k/_DSC5454.jpg

And a Sump tank (6mm Glass)
1020(L)x415(W)x400(L)

http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/x...k/_DSC5473.jpg

And Various other

Brand new Return pump
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/x...k/_DSC5467.jpg

Pipes and Fittings

http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/x...k/_DSC5468.jpg

http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/x...k/_DSC5485.jpg

Nets and Water Kit Testers

http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/x..._DSC5462-1.jpg

Crushed Coral and Finer Argonite

http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/x...k/_DSC5469.jpg

Pump
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/x...k/_DSC5463.jpg

Sealable buckets

http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/x...k/_DSC5470.jpg

and a cyphon

http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/x...k/_DSC5486.jpg

PEACE!
Notes:
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im looking for a tank

Posted: November 29th, 2011, 8:45pm CST by Ismail

Hi there

im looking for a good size tank, nothing too expensive, please let me know asap

Thanks
LED's

Posted: November 29th, 2011, 6:53pm CST by Rossreefer

Hi

Can anyone tell me how many 3w LED's I will need for a tank

1200mm x 600mm x 500mm (LxWxH)
Is this really illegal???

Posted: November 29th, 2011, 5:51pm CST by Henkie

I am busy looking for pumps to run my skimmer and to pump the water back to the DT.

I phone this one store ( not a pet shop ) and the guy told me it is illegal to place pumps under water. :confused1:
The guys solution was to use a small swimming pool pump to pump the water back to the DT.
I guess it was a mistake to tell this to my father as he is now very skeptical.

:please:

So if anyone can shine some light on this issue it will be appreciated ...

Henk
Coral photo to be beaten by a gogga photo

Posted: November 29th, 2011, 5:41pm CST by oceanseeker

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Greetings All

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If you like the Image of my Green Bubble Coral, please Vote with an 'I Like' on the Facebook link and stand a chance to win a grand prize from Canon South Africa for your self

LOGIN TO FACEBOOK >>> CLICK HERE I Like the Green Bubble Coral Photo

Thanks in Advance and dont forget to pass it onto your friends. Are you seriously going to let a pic of a bug beat the Bubble Coral :045:

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Friday shipment part:2/2

Posted: November 29th, 2011, 4:46pm CST by Oceanson

Hi Reefer's

Part two of Friday's shipment see pics below.

Every weekend we resize any Coral of your choice, good deals made face to face. All Marine fish have a 14 day life garentee. Terms and Conditions apply. Trading hours - Tues - Friday 10am-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-3pm

Oceanson Aquarium
Triple Five's landing and QT set up phase 1

Posted: November 29th, 2011, 3:45pm CST by Nemos Janitor

I lot of you must be wondering what has happened to our Live Stock landing and handling facility. Well it is progressing very slowly but is well on the road.

The fish handling section consists of 674 small 2 and 3 foot tanks with a water volume of 35000ltr.

The coral section consists of 5 coral beds and 4 QT and landing systems. a total of 10000 ltr

We also have 4 5000ltr porta pools f

or Live Rock curing or seeding.

We also have a 10000ltr porta pool for landing

big stuff like sharks and rays etc.

A few Pic's of the build so far.
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refractometer

Posted: November 29th, 2011, 2:44pm CST by JoeNubee

Hi Guys,

Urgently looking for a refractometer, would be cool if there is someone in cape town selling.
The Disaster Wave Pump!

Posted: November 29th, 2011, 1:57pm CST by brentv

I Purchased a Polario 22000L Wave Pump about a Year and a half ago..
So far this has been my Adventure:

First 2 months of having it Control unit Melted causing major fumes killing a hellova lot of Livestock:dft004:

Supplier replaced with another unit... after a bit of a wait..
This unit was not happy to be alive, went for a week and stopped..

Waited a few months for replacement unit this worked for about 3 months!
....NICE!!!:banghead:

I was fed up with this by now so I asked a friend (Qualified Sparky!) to take a gander and see what's going on in the drive unit and actual pump..
Pump fine, he Reckoned motherboard couldn't handle pump load, tried fixing unit, no luck...
Then took it to a guy that fixes all things electronic and he definately said problem is the small fan that supposed to cool drive unit gets faulty..
Added a new fan resolded motherboard wires... plugged it in and wow
worked perfectly... FOR 5 MINUTES!!!
All in all about 2 years later with a wave pump that has worked for about 5 months!!!
Please tell me someone has had this problem...
And where the hell can I get a good drive unit for this pump:whistling:
150w halogen light for refugium?

Posted: November 29th, 2011, 1:40pm CST by pXius

Pretty much what the title says, I got my hands on a 150W halogen light and mounted it above my refuguim, its very bright and yellow. Got some cheato and caulerpa in there but can't tell weather they are doing ok.

Light has been running about 3 days. Will it work?
ID SPS for my mixed reef.

Posted: November 29th, 2011, 1:29pm CST by pXius

Hey guys, got most of he SPS pieces I want in my reef, just need some scientific ID's along with personal experience with each of these pieces. (Excuse the cellphone shots)

Piece 1.

Piece 2. (has blue tips, can't see on photo)

Piece 3.

Piece 4. (I'm aware of the bleached tips, got it like that this weekend) (Ignore the velvet horn)

Piece 5.

Then there are some plates(green and orange) and a moon(purple and green one). Thats about it in regards to sps.

I've Identified most of them, I think :whistling: but would really like to hear your personal experiences in regards to their care.

Last but not least, found this little bugger nibbling away at one of the colonies. ID?
External T5 ballast

Posted: November 29th, 2011, 1:03pm CST by Zuna

Guys i need an External T5 ballast for a odyssea lighting unit as mine is blown
External T5 ballast

Posted: November 29th, 2011, 1:02pm CST by Zuna

Guys i need an External T5 ballast for a odyssea lighting unit as mine is blown
Name says it all...

Posted: November 29th, 2011, 12:24pm CST by JoeNubee

Hi All, pleased to have discovered this forum. Setting new aquarium from scratch looking for some equipment and advice...:blush:
Things i see...

Posted: November 29th, 2011, 10:55am CST by saaid

Hey peeps, I work in the fishing industry and as the season ends I now see more and more different fish being caught in the net. Sometimes a few weird ones too, I recently saw a tan color fish which was about 8-10mm round/thick but as long as my arm with a mouth probably the length of my forearm.

As of late a lot of Rays and small Sharks came through, probably feeding.
acrylic fish tank

Posted: November 29th, 2011, 9:52am CST by Difficult marine

hi guy
I want to upgrade my fish tank to acrylic. 1200*600*500 (10mm) or 1200*600*600(12mm),any thought or information.
Did anyone have company to make the carylic fish tank in cape town?
Another WhiteSpot Question

Posted: November 29th, 2011, 9:20am CST by mytank

Now and again I notice a spot or two on my purple tang, never really a lot of white spot. I am moving to a new tank much bigger than the current tank.

I was wondering with the moving of the tank is there a way to time the white spot hatching etc and not using the current water to take this as an opportunity to clear white spot out of my tank.

I was planning on using my current substrate but if I have to I will turf that too, as long as I can get rid of the white spot I am happy :)

Thanks for the advise.
Anthias Jumping?

Posted: November 29th, 2011, 9:18am CST by mytank

I came home to find one of my anthias on the floor dead :(, I have been doing some reading and they don't seem to be the jumping type of fish. I know right now the tank is getting crowded and the chromis are acting wierd (think they want to breed) as well as the freeken agressive six line.

I wanted to know:

1. Are Anthias known to jump?
2. Could it be the Chromis or Six Line chasing them that caused him to jump?
Amount of Clowns

Posted: November 29th, 2011, 9:16am CST by mytank

So I am busy setting up my new tank 1.2 x 800 deep and 600 high.

Looking at my stocking for fish, I currently have in my current tank:

x.1 Clown (tank bread 90% black)
x5 Chromis
x1 mandrin
x1 scooter
x1 Lawnmower (obese man he is fat)
x1 Purple tang
x3 Anthias
x1 Six line
x2 blue dot sand sifters

I am looking at adding a Shoal Tang (baby) - on it's way.

x3 or 4 Yellow tangs

I then have an option

either

x2 FULL black clowns

PLUS

x2 Picaso Clowns

OR just the blacks or just the Picasos

I already have the x1 90% tank bread black clown (which is my fav and first fish).

I wanted to know is there a limit to the amount of clowns in the tank? Can I have the five clowns and will they co exist together? I am currently treating the poor clown for being chowed on his fins I suspect either the stupid chromis or the Six line wrass.

Just want to get some advise, I know the Shoal Tang is aggressive but he is going to (hopefully) be a baby and the tank seems to be big enough for all of them.

I would appreciate the advise.
[FS]: PURPLE TANG (MAC aproved): rondebosch east-CT

Posted: November 29th, 2011, 8:19am CST by JsREEFn

Fish for saleCommon Name:
PURPLE TANG (MAC aproved)
Scientific Name:
zebrasomas purple
Size of fish
5cm
How long have you had the fish?
4mnths
Is the fish eating?
healthy eater who devours just about anything
Shipping or Collection only:
collection or shipping cape town only
Your location.
rondebosch east-CT
Price:
1000
Photo's:

Notes:
Sadly I have to part with my purple after just barely getting use to him:(.he needs a new home urgently as I have sold my tank and his currently @ a friends place.I paid R1850 a few months ago and selling for a R1000 as an urgent attempt,his healthy and eats anything, his also fully mac approved:thumbup:.. Please reply to this add in response for more info or contact details

Thanks
Sieraaj:biggrin: