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Sunlight

Hi All, after many years, I got back into the hobby 3 months back. In haste, I placed the tank next to a window for aesthetic reasons. I am getting Green Hair Algae now on all the spaces the light...

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Livestock for sale in the Garden Route

Hi all Trust you are well and staying safe. Looking for some livestock in Mossel Bay / Eden Area or on the Garden Route.

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My cube

My 950x950 x 450H it's been running 7 years no reactors only dosing components 123

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Help needed - Skimmer pump

I have a reef octopus classic 200int. The pump on it is the otp2000. The pump runs for maybe 15 minutes, then trips the earth leakage. If you try and run it again immediately, it will still trip the...

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The bug has bitten once again!

Hi all As my title suggests I'm back from a 5 or so year break from Reefing. Had a fish only system running. (barely) But over the past month I've gotten back into The Reef Scene. I'm loving it! Bought...

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Dubes new grow

Howzit guys I am finally able to wet my feet again - after being out for a few years - and would love advice and constructive criticism. What I have planned : 2.2 x 40 x 45 - 12mm Stand 90h Peninsula...

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Coral Shipping Companies

Hi fellow reefers, I'm trying to get some corals from Vanderbijlpark to Bellville, but unfortunately the usual courier companies don't want to do live animals. Who have you used in the past? Regards

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TDS calibration

Hi Guys, Does anyone have or know where I can get TDS calibration liquid? I'd like to check the calibration of my TDS pen just to make sure my RO is fine. Thanks

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Tank builders

Good day all Looking to get a custom tank built with stand and cabinetry. Anyone had one built or can recommend someone decent in pta Centurion area Thanks

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Upgrading Wavemaker

Hey guys. Hope you are well. I want to upgrade my current wavemaker. Have a Boyu TL450. What will be best. Will those vortech mp10's work. If anyone has for sale please pm me Thanks

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My rainbow acan

Feeding done

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Tank polishing

Hi all - is there anyone in Durban who does tank polishing ? I have a Red Sea Max with very fine scratches I’d like removed.

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RO Unit - Any recommendations?

Hi All, Looking at getting an RO Unit at home and just not economical enough to do 80L a week from the store to top up the tank with and wondering if you have any recommendations where to buy or have...

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Lighting advise and request

Hi guys I just set up my tank and started the cycle yesterday. I am wondering if anyone can help me? I am looking for a red sea reef light pref 90 or any good controllable reef LED . I have a 45 by 60...

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Cleaner shrimp stealing from coral

I have a cleaner shrimp, and every time I try feed any of the corals on the rocks the shrimp attacks them to steal all the brine shrimp etc.. I do like the cleaner as he does a really good job of...

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Stocking a cube

Hey all. Hope you are well Looking at getting myself a cube by December. Read a lot of stuff about the tangs and their problems etc. If I want to stock the tank what would be good fish? 80 cube 60...

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Phone pics

You guys that take pictures with your phones....what settings do you use to get decent pics? My phone has all these buttons, sliding scales etc. And have no clue how to use it properly....lol

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Extra Filtration

Hi All, I trust you are well. I want to get a couple of these units to add extra filtration to my tank might even use it as a cheato reactor. My question is are there external pumps I can use to get...

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Minimum QT size

Hi guys. What would you say is the minimum QT size for a CBB or tang? I have my old QT which is 45l would that be too small?

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What's happening to my Zoas?

Any advice or comments would be appreciated. Please see photos of my zoas. They are not opening and appear to be shrinking. Could this be too much/not enough Light or flow.

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