Tropical Aquariums South Africa

Tropical Aquariums South Africa http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/ Tropical aquarium hobby discussion forum en Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:54:51 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/images/misc_mns/rss.jpg Tropical Aquariums South Africa http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/ Betta Shows in SA http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=4972&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:35:59 GMT Just wondering if there are any betta shows in Durban or anywhere else in South Africa at the moment. Have any of you been to one? TM Just wondering if there are any betta shows in Durban or anywhere else in South Africa at the moment.

Have any of you been to one?

TM ]]> General Discussions TankMaster http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=4972 Betta Shows in SA http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=4971&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:35:44 GMT Just wondering if there are any betta shows in Durban of anywhere else in South Africa at the moment. Have any of you been to one? TM Just wondering if there are any betta shows in Durban of anywhere else in South Africa at the moment.

Have any of you been to one?

TM ]]> General Discussions TankMaster http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=4971 Bonsai tank attempt? http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=4969&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 08:41:48 GMT ok, so i had this outside tank setup months ago.. since it was an experiment tank, i did some experiments :P added redjasper substrate with... ok, so i had this outside tank setup months ago..

since it was an experiment tank, i did some experiments :P added redjasper substrate with underlaying garden soil..no lights, no ferts, no filter, no heater..

all i had in there was JAVA moss that i had no place for and some javafern on wood that i didn know what to do as well..some snails snuck over during the move.. weird how they survived joburg winter.. anyways.. i didnt know what to do with this tank.. so i just left it to do its own thing..

then recently, my bonsai of 3yrs died on me during winter :'( was actually neglect on my part..

anyways, since the tree was all dried out for months now, i decided to let it live on in some other way :P

i put it in my pond and it sank to the bottom.. so i left it there for about 3 wks..

well this is what i did.. i dont know what will happen to this wood.. only time will tell..

anyways, tell me what u think..

also, the water is pretty clear untill i move anything around, do a water change.. etc..

u guys think i should put in a mini filter and remove the sludge? or let it be? also, i got a small glosso in there to see if it'll do anything.. if not, ima try some star grass etc..if the ground cover takes over, im sure it'll 'burry the mud'? ]]> Members Systems shihr http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=4969 Hi from Cape Town:-) http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=4968&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:53:13 GMT Hey guys and gals, my name is Sean been a member here for a while but don't believe I have ever introduced myself. Let's see what too say I currently have two 2m tanks a 1.5m and a 1.2m and a fry tank. My first 2m has wild caught and f1 Chaitika frontosas and some malawi. My second 2m has wild caught and f1 kigoma frontosas. The rest of my tanks have breeding malawis and tanganiykans. Well that's me just a small intriduction. Regards Sean ]]> New members Sean http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=4968 Swop: Glosso for Moss http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=4967&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:40:02 GMT Hi Looking for 3 pots of glosso. Willing to swap: 1x bank sakkie full of flame moss 1x bank sakkie erect moss 3x Java moss Might even... Hi

Looking for 3 pots of glosso.

Willing to swap:
1x bank sakkie full of flame moss
1x bank sakkie erect moss
3x Java moss

Might even throw in some spiky moss.

I will pay postage from my side and sender from his side to equal things out. ]]> Livestock Classifieds Vis http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=4967 For Sale: Tanks For Sale. http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=4966&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:39:50 GMT Hi Guys
I have 3 tanks for sale, 2 of them are standard 4ft tanks (1.2m x 45cm x 45cm) they have built in "Sumps".
both these tanks come with Heater, Sump Pump, Stand and a black plastic lid.
both tanks are in good condition. I would like R700 for each tank but it is negotiable

then I have 1 tank that is 1.2m x 45cm x 60cm.
the water level is at 50cm and it is ready for a sump system.
the tank come with a stand. I would Like R600 fr this tank it was one of the SADE tanks I bought from Chris and I just don't have the space for it.

These tank are for collection but if you want me to take it up to JHB or PTA it will cost an extra R200 for petrol.

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]]> Equipment Classifieds Gareth http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=4966 featherfin has swollen somach http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=4965&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:47:31 GMT hi all my featherfin cat has a swollen stomach i first thoughy dropsy but he looks really healthy perhaps more active than usual. she eats... hi all
my featherfin cat has a swollen stomach i first thoughy dropsy but he looks really healthy perhaps more active than usual. she eats normally. i then considerd constipation it seems pretty likely. he ignores any food beside bloodworms so thats what he eats. he moves to much so i cant get pics.
can someone please HELP

ps she looks like she swallowed a bouncy ball :eek: ]]> Beginner Discussions fshygirl101 http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=4965 Malawi rubbing against everythig. http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=4964&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:56:18 GMT One of my Mbuna malawis is rubbing against the rocks, filter and sand. Do i have a problem with bacteria on the tank or is it just a mating ritual.... One of my Mbuna malawis is rubbing against the rocks, filter and sand. Do i have a problem with bacteria on the tank or is it just a mating ritual. If it is a bacterial problem how do i sort it out? All help will be greatly appreciated. ]]> Species Tanks wito-zn http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=4964 Dreaming Discus http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=4963&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:43:38 GMT Hey all. My biggest dream in keeping fish was always to keep the king of freshwater, Discus. Since I have 9 of these beautiful fish, my dream... Hey all.

My biggest dream in keeping fish was always to keep the king of freshwater, Discus.

Since I have 9 of these beautiful fish, my dream is no longer a dream.

Now I have a new dream, and that is to keep Wild Discus(the holy grail for FW fish IMO), but not just any, I want Heckles Discus.

Do any of you have any experience with wild Discus, and can you please share.

Thanx
Domenique ]]> General Discussions Q89 http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=4963 Palm fiber peat in low tech planted setup http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=4962&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:00:11 GMT Hi everyone,

can Prof's Palm fiber peat work in a low tech setup without any dosing and 2wpg lighting? ]]> Planted Tanks cheddar254 http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=4962 Are they compatible http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=4961&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 09:47:49 GMT Hi guys my dad is looking at buyin me a discus or mayb a pair now what i want to know is will these be compatible with my current tank members (4... Hi guys my dad is looking at buyin me a discus or mayb a pair now what i want to know is will these be compatible with my current tank members (4 tiger barbs,a cherry barb, 2 corys, a phantom , 3 neons an algea eater , 2 mollies an a sword . )pls let me know as i want to own them but dont want it to be a case of me deciding which to keep if it goes bad . An plus discus or not well cheap to just have them get killed . If they are not compatible what would them than what would url suggest is the best alternate fish to go with . I was thinking of a pair of sun set gamouries ..... Thanks sherwin ]]> Planted Tanks Sherwin http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=4961 What is this ? http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=4960&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:56:00 GMT Perhaps we could start a new fun picture thread entitled ‘what is this or what is happening here ?’ :idea: I will get the ball rolling with my... Perhaps we could start a new fun picture thread entitled ‘what is this or what is happening here ?’ :idea:

I will get the ball rolling with my ‘Amazon Alien’…

Answer picture to follow ..

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]]> Fish pics Trevor Pleco http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=4960 Please help ID my discus http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=4954&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:35:55 GMT Hey guys

Please can you help ID my discus. I know she's a female, and I suspect she is a red turquoise discus but just want confirmation.

Also, I was thinking about trying to breed her, as she has already spawned twice in about a month or 2, and doesn't have a mate. How easy would it be to find an adult that she will accept and pair off with? Is it possible to introduce a younger, but not juvenile discus and let it grow to her size and mate with her, or would it have to be a male adult already?

Now the scary question... would could that set me back?

Also, those vertical black bars that come and go.... are they what people refer to as stress bars? The things that indicate a dominant fish, or not?

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]]> Cichlids grunjhed http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=4954 Co2 dosage http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=4953&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:21:45 GMT Hi guys a little help . I have a home made co2 reactor runnin well runnin co2 into the tank . Could url pls inform me on was the correct amount of... Hi guys a little help . I have a home made co2 reactor runnin well runnin co2 into the tank . Could url pls inform me on was the correct amount of co2 i would want goin in . The tank is a 2 ft an has about plus minus 10 plants . ]]> Planted Tanks Sherwin http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=4953 Shabunkin in need to help http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=4952&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:17:18 GMT Hey guy pls help me out . I have a gold fish pond an in it is a shabunkin(not sure of spellin) its was the first fish to the pond . The fish has this... Hey guy pls help me out . I have a gold fish pond an in it is a shabunkin(not sure of spellin) its was the first fish to the pond . The fish has this sort of lump growin on it from just behind the head down only on one side . Can anyone pls tell me wat this is an if it is fatal or is there a cure . Willin to do anythin to save it . Pond has a uv sterilizer runnin durin the day . He is in the pond wid various goldfish an comets an they are all healthy an fat , Its only him thats got this problem. Pls help me save the first fish in my pond ]]> Ponds Sherwin http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=4952