newbiechris

I have an aiptasia outbreak and would like to get a fish or shrimp to keep on top of it. I know that the copperband butterfly fish is good at this and was wondering what other fish enjoy it as well? I heard that the foxface rabbit fish does as well but cannot find any info to back this up? What are other people using (other than a syringe)? Cheers Chris

The Zeilo I am using has an add-on that can output 0-10v.

Really depends on what you want it to do, how many things it needs to control, what you want it to monitor etc. mine is fairly basic at this stage as it only controls the temp and some lights, cost about $700 so far. It can be added to later to monitor the ph, water level, conductivity etc and activate some dosage pumps. Can even get a GSM interface to text you the levels of the tank, you can even activate diferent things on the unit that way too (great when on holiday)

I've just set a basic one (a smart relay) up to control my lights, heater, chiller, cooling fans, and some pumps. Cost >$500 Fun = absolutly Programing = simple (for this one) Flexable = no rewiring just a couple of mouse clicks Chris

I saw this on trademe Needs a bit of work to get rego but how cool. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 692185.htm happy bidding

I have a contact here in NZ who has this technology. Slightly different configeration to the one in the articale though. It is quite expensive at the moment but has the advantage of no heat and great out put. I have a tank that is 1000mm x 500mm x 500mm and they recomend that I only need one unit to light it sufficently. the unit is only 533mm long and has 3 lighing pods. It is water proof and I'm sure it can be mounted under the water as well. If you want any more info give me a pm ps they are quite expensive Chris

Thanks Michael I'll send you a self addressed envelope so it won't cost you anything I really appreciate it Chris

Hi everyone, I have aquired a 'JBL Testlab Marin' but the instruction booklet is distroyed, so was wondering if anyone has a spare one or at least charts for the following tests. JBL KH JBL NH4 JBL NO2 JBL NO3 JBL O2 JBL Mg JBL Ca JBL Cu JBL PO4 If you have any spares please pm me. Much appreciated Chris

Thanks He has only been in the tank since saturday so that part is understandable. I thought that he might have to have some mussel left on the bottom to feed on.

I have my first cleaner shrimp in my tank, I don't get to see it much and it dosen't come out at 'feeding time' so I thought before I starve it I'd find a better way to feed him. So I am interested in ways people have found to be the most effective to feed their shrimp? Cheers

I'm looking to do the same. What containers do you guys use?

Can any one point me to a calculator for lighting levels for a reef tank please.. I am building up my collection of corals and anemones and need to improve my lighting arrangement. The tank is 1m wide x 600mm deep and 500mm front to back. Currently I have 3x 30w tubes (2x 14000k 1x20000k) which was good for a start but needs upgrading. If you any sugestions for wattage and colour I am most interested. Cheers Chris

Impressed with the inbuilt cabinet idea. Very inovative. What room is it located in?

thanks for your help

damn good response I'll say or are we all board stitting at home surfing the net?

yip thats him is it better to keep or expell? are they any advantage to the tank?

can I send one of you this pic to be sure please

I have a pic but still working out how to post it in here.

I was moving some rocks in my tank today and saw somthing move on the sand. I carn't get to posting a pic at this stage but it's about 100mm long, looks like a millipede and is quite flat. It has 2 rows of "legs" are on the lower side and directly above them are clumps of brown bristles on the upper side. Bit of a surprise as I have never had anything like this before. What is it and should it stay or should it go????

If I only had a trunk big enough :lol: :lol: :lol:

thanks for all the help. I will give 2 nets a go later failing that I still have the shotgun :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I won't be getting another one I don't think

I spent 2hrs last night shifting the rocks little bugger still avaded me :evil: I like the idea of the fly fishing

dag nam

I have a damsel that is unwilling to get cought..... I need to shift it from my main tank for a while but damned if I can catch it. Every time I have a go it darts into the rocks never to be seen again. I have even tried leaving the net in the tank for a day so it can get use to it. I have covered the glass with paper so it cannot see me coming...... what more can I do?????? Any tips or ideas please