Tropical Aquariums South Africa http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/ Tropical aquarium hobby discussion forum en Thu, 23 May 2013 17:59:11 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/images/styles/AnimatedArena/misc/rss.png Tropical Aquariums South Africa http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/ 50mm square tubing http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?16834-50mm-square-tubing&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 15:39:30 GMT Hi all I know this site holdss many people from different industries, I'm looking to build myself a stand for a 1.8x0.6 m tank and I'm looking for the best price for steel. I have two designs one using about 17m and the other 14m. I'm going to build it here at the mecanical workshop at Tuks as I am an engineering student here ]]> Wanted/Swop/Freebies Michael11 http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?16834-50mm-square-tubing My Discus http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?16832-My-Discus&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 11:29:51 GMT Hi All

A new bug bit me, well actually my wife first and I ... well I just followed the new trend...lol.

I bought her's first, 2 x Blue Pigeon Blood's and then a month or so later mine, 2 x Blue Diamonds and 3 days ago a Red one, think it might be a Red Heckle Discus but not sure, he/she is very beautiful, absolutely a stunning fish and colour. He/she is the biggest of the five we now have.

Some pics of my wife's fish

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Just realised that I don't have pics of my Blue Diamonds on my phone yet... will correct that asap.

Here is a pic of my red fish

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Can anybody identify him for me please.
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]]> Discus Charles http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?16832-My-Discus Swop: 10mm Glass for 400 liter tank http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?16831-10mm-Glass-for-400-liter-tank&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 10:23:31 GMT Hi Guys I thought i would give someone here a chance to own a nice big tank. Now heres the catch. I have 10mm glass for a tank with this size:... Hi Guys
I thought i would give someone here a chance to own a nice big tank.
Now heres the catch.
I have 10mm glass for a tank with this size: 1500x450x600mm including (4x) 1500x50x10mm braces.
I need a metal stand then you can have the glass.
please include the wood as seen in pic 2.:blink1:1.5m tank stand.jpg1.jpg
The attached pic has the dimensions required.
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]]> Wanted/Swop/Freebies spider http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?16831-10mm-Glass-for-400-liter-tank Otocinclus http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?16830-Otocinclus&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 09:48:24 GMT I am looking for 6 ottos, do you perhaps have some stock thanx I am looking for 6 ottos, do you perhaps have some stock
thanx ]]> Jungle Aquatics Frans jc http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?16830-Otocinclus Looking for Otocinclus http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?16829-Looking-for-Otocinclus&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 09:39:08 GMT Hi I am looking for 6 ottos, if you know that your lfs have stock, please let me know, thanx:nuts: Hi I am looking for 6 ottos, if you know that your lfs have stock, please let me know, thanx:nuts: ]]> General Discussions Frans jc http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?16829-Looking-for-Otocinclus Need help on some questions on my new tank please. http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?16828-Need-help-on-some-questions-on-my-new-tank-please&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 09:39:02 GMT Hi All

I was wondering if some of you can maybe answer some of my questions regarding my new set up.

it's a 250L Freshwater set up, with an internal filter (water comes in on the one side, runs thru the filter media, and then pumped out by a normal water pump on the other side (think is almost like an internal sump)

1) What should like L/hour be on the return pump? It's currently doing about 680L/hour will this be fine or should I get a bigger pump?

2) I'm currently adding Seachem Stabilizer according to the instruction to the tank while cycling, is this a good thing? It says you can add fish immediately but I figure to wait until end next week?

This is what I can think of now if there is more questions I'll post it again.

Thanks for all the help. ]]> Beginner Discussions HvNDhF http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?16828-Need-help-on-some-questions-on-my-new-tank-please import of aquarium equipment?? http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?16827-import-of-aquarium-equipment&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 08:23:39 GMT Hi all Have anyone import aquarium accessories from Chinese companies (www.alibaba.com (http://www.alibaba.com)) in the past? Thanks ... Hi all

Have anyone import aquarium accessories from Chinese companies (www.alibaba.com) in the past?


Thanks


Nick van der Berg ]]> General Off-Topic chat Nick http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?16827-import-of-aquarium-equipment Fishing? http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?16826-Fishing&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 18:46:16 GMT I know this a fish lovers forum but I just want to know if any of the members fish? Doesn't matter for what just fishing. Maybe post some pics of some memorable catches ]]> General Discussions mark d http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?16826-Fishing Freebie: x10-12 Penguin Tetras - (Cape Town) Southern Suburbs http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?16825-x10-12-Penguin-Tetras-(Cape-Town)-Southern-Suburbs&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 18:13:24 GMT hi guys i have x10-12 healthy Penguin Tetras (and one black neon tetra that has been adopted by the penguin community) to give to a good community... hi guys

i have x10-12 healthy Penguin Tetras (and one black neon tetra that has been adopted by the penguin community) to give to a good community tank home.

approx 2 inches in size, they have been in my tank for approx 7 months. they are fully established and eat like mini piranhas. They live peacefully in a community tank, i even had them for 5 months with my Betta with no problems. all the other fish are gone, only these remain




reason: im moving house, stripping livestock fish out of the tank and starting from scratch at the other end once i clear the snail community out of the tank.


Location: by constantiaberg mediclinic - southern suburbs CPT

they have to be gone in the next two weeks or im giving them to LFS - bring your own bucket/bag

PM me and we will make a plan ]]> Wanted/Swop/Freebies zaqwsx15 http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?16825-x10-12-Penguin-Tetras-(Cape-Town)-Southern-Suburbs Guppy problem http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?16824-Guppy-problem&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 16:52:33 GMT Attachment 31338 (http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/attachment.php?attachmentid=31338) This is how they start looking, getting very skinny... DSCF6823.jpg This is how they start looking, getting very skinny some of them. I did kill all the skinny ones, about 5. I was told to get rid of them all as I wont find the problem.... Tank been running for more than a year, weekly water changes , I did add rams about 3-4 weeks ago, Also got many new plants. Anyone seen this happened before? I did once and lost all my guppies, id say 2 years ago, NOW AGAIN.....
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]]> Diseases Marius Swart http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?16824-Guppy-problem <![CDATA[[FS]: Cory's, Cape Town]]> http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?16823-FS-Cory-s-Cape-Town&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 16:33:38 GMT
Fish for sale
Common Name
Cory's
Scientific Name
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Size of fish
1-3cm
How long have you had the fish?
1 month
Location
Cape Town
Shipping or Collection only
Collection Only
Price
R100
Photos and description
Hello all

I need to find a new home for my cory's. I have not had them long and am only letting them go to ensure the survival of a new addition to the tank.

2 albino cory's: Had these for about 4 months. Eat VERY well. About 3cm each
2 peppered cory's: Had these for about a month. Eating well. Just a touch smaller than the albino cory's
2 Panda cory's: Also about a month old. Eating well but only about 1.5 cm in size.

Don't wanna take these little beauties back to the lfs so please help me find them a good home. Think I paid about R250 in total for all them so I'm asking R100.

Will post pics tomorrow as I am away from home for the evening.

Thanks everyone
]]> Livestock Classifieds ATV http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?16823-FS-Cory-s-Cape-Town Hi All - New to the hobby http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?16822-Hi-All-New-to-the-hobby&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 13:46:10 GMT Hi All

I'm new to this hobby and must say I love everything about it.

There is some great info on this site. But I do have a lot of questions and hope someone will be able to assist me.

Looking forward to it ]]> New members HvNDhF http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?16822-Hi-All-New-to-the-hobby <![CDATA[Introduction & HALLO!]]> http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?16821-Introduction-amp-HALLO!&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 10:35:10 GMT Hallo Everyone,

I'm new to the aquarium hobby. Bought a tank for my little one and now mommy's getting hooked.

I'm still completely clueless at this stage and learning through trial and error. Very thankful for having a boy - he wants to roast the fish when they die instead of crying over them else it would've been an ongoing crying session at this stage!

Looking forward to the learning experience, open to advice and hoping to be able to set up a proper aquarium some time in the future.

:love: ]]> New members Dinky http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?16821-Introduction-amp-HALLO! <![CDATA[[FS]: 2m by 70cm wide by 60cm tank fo sale, Cape Town]]> http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?16820-FS-2m-by-70cm-wide-by-60cm-tank-fo-sale-Cape-Town&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 10:04:44 GMT *Hardware for sale* *Title* 2m by 70cm wide by 60cm tank fo sale *Location* caoe town *Shipping or Collection only* Collection Only ...
Hardware for sale
Title
2m by 70cm wide by 60cm tank fo sale
Location
caoe town
Shipping or Collection only
Collection Only
Price
R2500
Photos and description
Hi guys

I am selling my 2m by 70cm wide by 60cm high tank, 10mm thick glass. comes with stand, heaters and will throw in smaller powerheads. Tank is drilled for sump, which i can add in with uplift and tank to be made into sump for extra R500. also includes about 12 f2 peruvian angels, 1 black angel, red rainbowfish, madagascar rainbows and few others. Have some anubias in tank and drift wood as well.

here is tank when i had malawis

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let me know if interested. Buyer will have to arrange collection. willing to swop for nice 1,2m tank with sump and cash difference
]]> Equipment Classifieds sarf http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?16820-FS-2m-by-70cm-wide-by-60cm-tank-fo-sale-Cape-Town Starter Aquarium http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?16819-Starter-Aquarium&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 10:01:15 GMT Hi All Im a Beginer with the Aquaruims and never knew its such a interesting Hobby. Hope that il be learning from you guys. Thanks Hi All

Im a Beginer with the Aquaruims and never knew its such a interesting Hobby.
Hope that il be learning from you guys.

Thanks ]]> New members Andries vdw http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?16819-Starter-Aquarium