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  DIY Moving bed filter

  Posted: March 25th, 2012, 2:24pm CDT by JohnDoe

  Hi guys,
  
  Came across this vid while browsing.
  
  Do you think it would work in a marine setup?
  
  HOW TO - MAKE A MOVING BED FILTER - YouTube

  HOW TO - MAKE A MOVING BED FILTER - YouTube

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  My setup

  Posted: February 20th, 2012, 6:28pm CST by JohnDoe

  Hi guys,
  
  Thought I take some time to setup my tank thread.
  
  I've only recently setup the tank, but the information from the people here and the site has helped me a lot.
  
  So here we go, tank details:
  
  200 liter cubicle in wooden cabinet. 600x600x600
  Internal and four compartment sump filter with DSB and chaeto.
  Red Sea Prism hang-on protein skimmer.
  2 x T8 Sylvania 10k tubes + 2 x coralblue tubes (looking to upgrade these).
  Small tube light in the sump area.
  2 x 1000 liter/hour pumps.
  Intermittent switch that runs 2 x wave pumps, most electronics running off small DB.
  Four fans in canopy to keep everything cool.
  Sump:
  
  Tank:
  
  Internal filter section:
  
  Fans in canopy:
  
  The tank at the moment:
  
  2 x tank bred Clowns
  1 x tomato Clown
  1 x green Chromis
  1 x Cleaner shrimp
  1 x red hermit crab
  Some mushrooms
  Small frags of Zoas
  Two small green star polyps
  Current water details:
  
  SG :1.024
  kH : 9
  NO3 : 5-10
  Ca : 440
  pH : 8.5
  Then also was wondering what this is above the shrooms with the green tips:
  
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  Two Oceans aquarium salt water

  Posted: February 6th, 2012, 12:27pm CST by JohnDoe

  Hello,
  
  Was just wondering if anyone uses the Two Oceans aquarium in the V&A waterfront's salt water for water changes?
  
  I have a membership, so it's free to collect. Was just wondering if anyone has had any problems with the water?
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  Aquaria Marine RO unit

  Posted: January 30th, 2012, 3:25pm CST by JohnDoe

  Hi guys,
  
  I have 200L (tank) + 75L (sump) water and am looking to possibly purchase a RO unit and these units are suppose to generate 400 liters per day, which is ample for my needs. They are around R950. They are stocked by one of our sponsors.
  
  Aquaria SA
  
  Was wondering if anyone has any experience with the Aquaria Marine RO units or if you could advise on a better option?
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  I finally setup a tank

  Posted: January 24th, 2012, 8:41pm CST by JohnDoe

  Hi guys,
  
  Feels like ages ago when I decided I wanted to setup a marine tank again. Unfortunately due to circumstances, this was not possible till now. So with great joy I can now say: I am finally setting up my tank.
  
  I purchased the following equipment:
  200 liter cubicle in wooden cabinet. (600x600c600 excluding extra internal sump filter)
  Internal and external sump filter system.
  Red Sea Prism protein skimmer.
  Coral lighting plus two lights in the sump area.
  2 x 1000 liter/hour pumps.
  Intermittent switch that runs 2 x wave pumps.
  
  I got it all setup and purchased some black aragolife for the sump and display tank.
  
  
  
  Got some base rock and a few pieces of live rock in as well.
  
  Been cycling for a while.
  
  I put in two clowns today as well and saw a small black snail made its way probably via the live rock. :)
  
  I'll post some more pics tomorrow.
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  New guy

  Posted: February 26th, 2010, 2:04pm CST by JohnDoe

  Hi Guys and Gals,
  
  Just wanted to introduce myself. I've been spending quite a bit of time on the forums in the past couple of weeks and I must congratulate you all in making a very knowledgable and friendly site.
  
  Then as to tanking, I use to a keep fresh water system for a couple of years and thus know a little about keeping fish. I then went onto converting to a marine tank and ran it for about 8 months. I'm surpised it ran that long, as I received misguided information from a person I trusted and the LFS. Unfortunately this site was not active when I kept fish.
  
  Obviously this ended in a blunder and a lot of ill feelings, but as anyone here can tell you, once the bug has bit, it's hard to let go and looking at the forums awoke all too familiar feelings.
  
  In a month's time my family and I will be moving house, a bigger one than currently, so there will be space for a tank again.
  
  So, this is me saying "Hi there" and I'll probably be posting very soon as to what I have in mind for a setup.