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  please rate this skimmer

  Posted: February 10th, 2012, 3:39am CST by Dane G

  hey guys
  
  please rate the Aqua Medic SL 1000, i have a 500lt system, the guy is asking R1200.00 second hand
  
  your views
  
  Thanks
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  Samsung Galaxy Note (Phone)

  Posted: February 10th, 2012, 1:11am CST by Ares

  Hi guys , im selling my Samsung Galaxy Note phone
  
  Location : Johannesburg
  Roodepoort
  
  Shipping : No
  
  Price : R5000.00 neg ( Think it retails around R8000.00)
  
  Reason For Selling :
  Selling the phone as my family got me the new iPhone 4 for Christmas and the phone is lying around not being used .
  
  How old is product :
  Phone is 3 months old and has hardly been used , got the phone as part of my upgrade last year end of November . Still has original packaging and a leather cover made for it . Bought it seperately but willing to give away with the phone . No scratches and in perfect condition.
  
  Will add a image of the phone as soon as i figure out how to upload one . Still a noob when it comes to making full use of the phone . Willing to email or mms a picture to any1 interested in the phone , just pm me please.
  
  Here is a link to a picture from the samsung website for now : http://www.samsung.com/global/micros...html?type=find
  
  Thanks a lot
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  Where to get LED's

  Posted: February 10th, 2012, 12:43am CST by Bluemotion

  Hi guys just want some input on what website is the best palce to get good LED's for low prices and as I have never bought anything from international places how does it all work, concerning import taxes and such, does the package get delivered to your door or do I need to go to the post office when it arrives?
  
  I was thinking of 3W Bridgelux LED's:thumbup:
  
  Thanks and sorry for all the questions.:whistling:
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  Idol CRAZY specials on salt.

  Posted: February 10th, 2012, 9:22pm CST by Bob the (reef)builder

  YOUR SPECIALIST MARINE SUPPLIERS, TRUST US WITH YOUR TANKS WELLBEING!
  
  
  
  
  Dear Fellow Reefers,
  
  
  This week at Idol we are offering great deals on salt.
  
  We have four types of salt to offer you.
  
  1. Aquamedic Reef salt. R (20 kg box for 550l water mixed at 1.025)
  
  An excellent German salt made from very pure ingredients, that seems to always be consistent across batches.
  This weekend’s price R572.
  
  
  2. Deltec H2Ocean salt. (23kg makes 550l at 1.025)
  
  A very highly rated (see reef central’s comparisons) naturally harvested , solar evaporated reefsalt.
  
  This weekend’s price R719.
  
  
  3. Seachem Reefsalt 20 kg bucket. (makes 500l at 1.025SG)
  
  This is our best-selling salt. Seachem has set very high standards in terms of requirements from their salt producers and reject what is not acceptable.
  
  This weekend’s price. R490 (crazy price).
  
  
  4. Seachem Salinity 29kg bucket (makes 926l at 1.025SG)
  
  This is our favorite absolute premier grade salt. When seachem saw how batch- variable the salt manufactures could be they decided to produce a salt completely inhouse using pharmaceutical grade ultra-dry material.
  
  Once a batch is produced they then send a sample off to an independent lab who gives them a batch analysis with a proof of batch quality sticker on each bucket (guaranteed actual parameters when mixed). NO ONE ELSE IN THE WORLD DOES THIS. It is why we have such faith in SALINITY.
  
  This weekend’s price. Fantastic but not able to advertise here.
  
  
  Price per liter of this weeks specials (when mixed to 1.025SG)
  
  Aqua Medic R1.04 per liter.
  
  Deltec H20 R1.30 per liter.
  
  Seachem reefsalt R0.98(extra crazy onetime price)
  R1.15 (normally comparable to the rest)
  
  Seachem Stability R1.36
  
  We hope that this will help you in your choice of salt in the future and hopefully will see you this weekend to take advantage of our cross range salt specials.
  
  
  We have recently changed the lighting system over our nano to a Radion LED fitting. It looks fantastic and the corals are all looking very healthy. Come and let us demo the light for you when you get a chance.
  
  
  Till next time we wish you a great weekend and look forward to seeing you.
  
  
  
  Cheers for now,
  Idol Marine Crew.
  
  
  Remember that we are open on Sundays!!! (9am–1pm)
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  Serious help and advise needed

  Posted: February 10th, 2012, 8:06pm CST by devesh.r

  Hey guys need some help ws feeding my fish this afternoon and noticed a lot of dust around and on top of the tank. But when looked carefully it was tiny white dust like things that was moving around. If any one has seen this before or know what it is you help will be really appricate it. Thank you
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  What The Sump To Do???

  Posted: February 10th, 2012, 7:03pm CST by brentv

  Hey Guys,
  Wanted to Start this Thread on what I should actually put in my new Sump I'm gonna design and build for a mainly Hard Coral tank with fishies too!
  DT will be 900L x 900W x 700H
  
  Space wise I am starting with a glass box 700 L x 600W x 500H (Water Level around 400 High )
  
  Now I have always been a fan of the more Biological way of filtering with a DSB and Chaeto ball and using Bacteria additives!
  
  Mechanical wise my current tank (2700L x 600W x 600H) I have been using a big skimmer a Calcium Reactor and just recently purchased a fluidising reactor which is used for Phos and Carbon. and I'm also running ammonia stones too
  
  I have seen a lot of you guys are using the Zeolite and other additive route instead of a DSB
  
  What I want to do is utilise my space in my new sump, keeping in mind it will be pretty stocked with hard corals mainly!
  I also use NSW I collect for my water changes!
  
  What recomendations in terms of filteration should I go?
  I have a pretty good idea but would like to get some imput, this will help my sump design and build!
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  [FS]: Large external chiller for Sale: Shelly Beach , KZN

  Posted: February 10th, 2012, 6:34pm CST by brentv

  Hardware for saleThread title:

  Large external chiller for Sale

  Location:

  Shelly Beach , KZN

  Shipping or Collection only:

  Collect or Ship

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

  Hi Guys,
  I have a DIY Chiller for sale.
  At the moment it is running a 1600L Tank and I keep the Temp set at exactly 25 deg. (Works like a demon:biggrin:)
  The Tank has 4 x 250W MH's and 4x54w T5's
  Piping all in Stainless Steel, comes with return flow pump and Digital Temp controller.
  Chiller is auto so turns on and off when temp rises by a degree!
  This is a perfect System for someone that needs a chiller and doesn't have space inside!
  I have it outside 4-5 M from the tank
  Easy to Install, also just been serviced!
  My only reason for selling is I have an internal skimmer now so the space where my external skimmer was can now house a more compact unit.
  
  
  [IMG]file:///C:/Users/BRENT/Pictures/My%20Tank/IMG_0524.JPG[/IMG]
  
  I'm looking in the region of about R2000

  Notes:

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  new starter

  Posted: February 10th, 2012, 6:21pm CST by thedove

  hi everyone just got my first tank 200ltr betta curved glass front with a 100 ltr sump and a deltec apf 600 all bought second hand only £170 quid bargin about to get started once i have resealed the leaking tank lol been waiting a week for the marine sealer to come its killing me just want to get started got my testing kit all ready brand new h2 ocean salinity refractometer live sand ready will order my live rock when my sealer comes for the tank will be using nsw to start my tank as i live next to the coast heard some good things about using the real stuff will upload some pics once i get started any advice more than welcome wish me look newbie:peroni:
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  Where to buy bioballs?

  Posted: February 10th, 2012, 6:13pm CST by rudeboy1

  Hi All
  
  Can someone please tell me where I can buy bio-balls? I would prefer to get them brand new.
  
  If I am unable to I don't mind buying them second hand. I need quite a bit. :tt2:
  
  Thank you!
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  Moorish idol

  Posted: February 10th, 2012, 5:14pm CST by frankie fish

  I'm looking for a moorish idol,i prefer local caught species,is there someone the can help me pls,i'm coming to kzn on monday until the 26th
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  New Tank Prices

  Posted: February 10th, 2012, 12:08pm CST by Johan Nieuwenhuizen

  Hi,
  
  I am thinking of upgrading and would like some prices for 2x Tanks
  
  Display tank 1.5 x 600 x 600 Euro Braced with skinny centre overflow, preferably black silicone. Would like some sort of polished glass
  
  Sump 1.4 x 450 x 500 4 chambers, Skimmer, DSB, Return and Ro.
  
  Dt maybe out of 10mm, with plenty of bracing (2x10 for bottom)
  Sump 6mm with 10mm bottom?
  
  Feel free to advise.
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  why is my pin cushion skin turnin yellowish

  Posted: February 10th, 2012, 11:32am CST by mandrin

  hi guys my pin cushion polys are retracted and the skin yellowis
  is there something wrong or is this normal
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  Urgent help needed White Spot Question

  Posted: February 10th, 2012, 11:21am CST by Johan Nieuwenhuizen

  I need to start a Hospital tank as I have an outbreak of WS, this was due to not QT my new fish.
  
  I know, stupid begginers fault.:(
  
  My question is should I also QT my Red Sea Star and Urchin?
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  Skimmer for 2000L Marine Tank....!!!

  Posted: February 10th, 2012, 9:08am CST by Blade786

  Hi Guys,
  
  I am looking for a decent size skimmer that run my dads 1500l marine tank.
  
  Brand new or second hand....
  
  PM me details if you have any available:thumbup: