The largest Tropical Aquarium forum in South Africa Thu, 16 Apr 2020 20:11:55 +0000 Thu, 16 Apr 2020 20:11:55 +0000 Tropical Aquariums SA https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/ Thu, 16 Apr 2020 19:26:44 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/fancy-guppy-hunt.34070/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/fancy-guppy-hunt.34070/ invalid@example.com (ZubairKhan) ZubairKhan Wondering if there are any fancy guppy breeders around, preferably Cpt, would love to get some (post lockdown ofcourse)

Enjoy the rest of your evening]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2020 18:46:38 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/spring-pictures-from-europe.34009/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/spring-pictures-from-europe.34009/ invalid@example.com (DoubleDutch) DoubleDutch
Maybe to ease your lockdown a bit.

Stay safe...

Spring pictures from Europe]]> 53 Thu, 16 Apr 2020 18:44:02 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/can-someone-please-help-me-understand-what-went-wrong.34069/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/can-someone-please-help-me-understand-what-went-wrong.34069/ invalid@example.com (Hardus) Hardus
Can someone please help me understand what went wrong]]> 1 Thu, 16 Apr 2020 18:20:13 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/fish-room-finally-in-sight.33253/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/fish-room-finally-in-sight.33253/ invalid@example.com (TetraJacques) TetraJacques
So my wife finally agreed I can take over the second spare room and make it my fish room!! No I have quite a bit of space to fill and my brain is working over time. Im super excited!!

I'm busy with my 150l sump tank for now to get the ball rolling. My 120l tank will move soon.

If you guys want to give some setup ideas feel free.]]> 383 Thu, 16 Apr 2020 17:47:23 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/stuff-that-happened-to-you-today-but-isnt-worth-a-thread.19620/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/stuff-that-happened-to-you-today-but-isnt-worth-a-thread.19620/ invalid@example.com (Swagasaurus) Swagasaurus

"Johannesburg - The petrol price is set to increase by 39 cents a...

Stuff that happened to you today but isn't worth a thread]]> 766 Thu, 16 Apr 2020 15:43:16 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/lockdown-memes-and-humor.34017/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/lockdown-memes-and-humor.34017/ invalid@example.com (DoubleDutch) DoubleDutch


Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G960F met Tapatalk]]> 57 Thu, 16 Apr 2020 08:31:07 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/fs-e-im-mersed-tanks.31249/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/fs-e-im-mersed-tanks.31249/ invalid@example.com (f-fish) f-fish convict tank that one could barely keep a plant alive in to this was amazing. Still learning as one does, but my feeling is that I will be doing more e(im)mersed tanks.

For me the concept of an e(im)mersed tank relates to the formation of new growth .. when it is too wet to be emersed and not wet enough to be immersed. What new growth might look...

f's e(im)mersed tanks]]> 108 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 18:22:05 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/lucky-13.1189/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/lucky-13.1189/ invalid@example.com (f-fish) f-fish

All is well - we are now on number 13 :bigsmile:

Aquatic plants are harvested from my outside tanks ... the other from the pond. Moss from the nursery ... Still need to make a call on the lights.



I have added 40 more pictures on http://www.f-fish.net/Home/project-report/lucky13 I am a little...

Lucky 13]]> 631 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 18:20:09 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/different-phone-cameras.29590/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/different-phone-cameras.29590/ invalid@example.com (Pezulu) Pezulu The new cameras are so much better than the camera on the older phone.

Samsung Galaxy S6
16 MP, f/1.9, 28mm, OIS, autofocus, LED flash


Samsung Galaxy S8+
12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm, phase detection autofocus, OIS, LED flash
]]> 21 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 18:14:31 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/planted-pico-challenge.29166/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/planted-pico-challenge.29166/ invalid@example.com (f-fish) f-fish I like this approach...



Later Ferdie]]> 301 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 17:07:05 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/my-250-liter-barebottom.34060/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/my-250-liter-barebottom.34060/ invalid@example.com (AntonP) AntonP
]]> 16 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:49:08 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/what-is-injected-c02-om-a-tank-what-is-it-exactly-and-how-does-one-achieve-this.34061/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/what-is-injected-c02-om-a-tank-what-is-it-exactly-and-how-does-one-achieve-this.34061/ invalid@example.com (Zippy320) Zippy320
So I saw another poster selling their tank and its mentioned that there is Injected CO2 , What exactly is it? What Does one need to achieve this? can this system be bought off the shelf?]]> 5 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:45:03 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/glass-thickness-for-rimless-custom-build.33925/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/glass-thickness-for-rimless-custom-build.33925/ invalid@example.com (A new day) A new day
I’d like to do some research for a possible tank build. Have looked around on the internet a bit.

150cm x 40cm x 40cm
Well technically 149cm x 39cm x 40cm to fit an existing stand

Rimless, optiglass as it will be viewed from all 4 sides

1) What do you reckon the glass thickness should be, with no bracing? 8 mm or rather 10mm?

2) Any recommendations for tank builders in CT that do super nice silicon work? I’m definitely not building it myself, I know my limits

3) Any...

Glass thickness for rimless custom build?]]> 187 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:40:26 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/21-14-day-lockdown.34003/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/21-14-day-lockdown.34003/ invalid@example.com (TheGrissom) TheGrissom
I figured I would probably be posting updates fairly regularly and since we are all going through this that I would create a thread so we could all share our experiences and frustrations and general chat regarding the lock down.]]> 255 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 14:27:03 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/5kg-or-bigger-c02-cylinder.34067/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/5kg-or-bigger-c02-cylinder.34067/ invalid@example.com (rsa) rsa 2 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 10:18:33 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/carnivorous-plants.33972/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/carnivorous-plants.33972/ invalid@example.com (Hendre) Hendre
Quick disclaimer - I am no expert on these plants, this thread is just a summary of my short (4 months) experience, advice and research I have received or done.

Anyway, let's start.

I currently have several varieties in cultivation which I'll list here

1. Drosera capensis "wide leaf"
2. Drosera capensis "white"
3. Drosera capensis (some regular form)
4. Two sarracenia (trumpet pitcher) species...

Carnivorous plants!]]> 40 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 07:42:43 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/my-hightech-diy-setup.33936/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/my-hightech-diy-setup.33936/ invalid@example.com (CharlZA) CharlZA
Tank Size: 60 Liters

Filters:

Seachem Tidal 55 (Hob Filter)
Tetratec EX 600 Plus (Canister Filter)

Heater:

Eheim Jager 50 Watt

Co2:

4KG fire extinguisher with gate valve installed running on a LST Aqua - CO2 Dual Gauge Regulator with JBL ProFlora direct CO2 Inline Diffuser.

Lights:

X2 Zeta LED lights with DIY cooling

Flora:

Microsorum Pteropus Petite (Petite Java...

My hightech/diy setup]]> 72 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 06:03:52 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/advice.34066/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/advice.34066/ invalid@example.com (Geoffre) Geoffre 2 x angels
2 x plecos
2 x mollies
2 x lemon tetras
2 x emperor tetras
2 x black phantom tetras
6 x zebra danios
9 x guppies
And a bunch of plastic plants that I want to replace with real plants any advice would be helpful please]]> 26 Tue, 14 Apr 2020 18:17:52 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/500l-planted-discus-tank-for-sale.33952/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/500l-planted-discus-tank-for-sale.33952/ invalid@example.com (Jayson Van der walt) Jayson Van der walt I’m urgently selling my planted discus tank
Full high tech, CO2 system, external and internal filtration, lights and all livestock included
Directly message me on this for more info




]]> 4 Tue, 14 Apr 2020 11:10:45 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/keeping-wild-caught-fish-crossband-chocolate-gouramis.31394/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/keeping-wild-caught-fish-crossband-chocolate-gouramis.31394/ invalid@example.com (pierreschoonraad) pierreschoonraad
Now being cautious with these, said to be, difficult to keep fish I raided the www for info. They naturally come from slow flowing, tannins stained, streams with ph as low as 3 to 4 and...

Keeping wild caught fish. Crossband chocolate gouramis]]> 208