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Gouldian

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  1. Yes, cheato does absorb nitrate in order to grow. However to work best, you need to trim them regularly so that they will continue to grow and therefore continue to absorb nitrate. Cheato that are overgrown will not absorb much nitrate as they are prevented from growing optimally.
  2. I can spare another 50ml @ $10. Do come by. Bought it from another bro the last time, I bought 250ml for $60 until now use about 50ml nia. Chercm confirmed 50ml so I can spare another 50ml, rest I intend to keep.
  3. Littleburger, why your picture show AquaFim and Biozym and you never talk much about it??? You bought them? Anyway, here's what I found: Biozym - I got a sample of its bacteria capsule but I am unable to google any information. The website should be www.biozym.org but apparently the hosting already lapse and thus no longer hosted. Was told that Rainbow is distributing it and some products already available. Aquafim - www.aquafim.eu, spoke with the rep but he seems not very sure. He told me the Sea Koral only replenish Cal and Mg but not kH and we need to manually top up kH? I asked how much for the Sea Koral which can treat 80l to 250l? He said it about EU35! I say thank you and walk off. lol
  4. David, I can spare you 50ml concentrate @ $10, Mix 1:19 before dosing, self collect Punggol Central
  5. Since Larry already posted the official programme and I have not gotten reply of the details my side, I guess all will go accordingly as planned.
  6. Rare species perform unique roles in the way the world functions, claims new research, contradicting what was previously thought. A study from a team of researchers at the University of Montpellier in France has discovered that rare species perform tasks that more common species can't. Using data from three different ecosystems - coral reefs, tropical forests and alpine meadows - the researchers found that these unique functions are essential for maintaining balance within current ecosystems. And if these rare species disappear, our ecosystems could fail - or struggle to rebuild in the event of a global disaster. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2332234/Why-rare-species-coral-reefs-tropical-forests-alpine-meadows-determine-planet-survives-global-disasters.html#ixzz2UezZeUdC
  7. Hi guys, Was informed that Julian will have another session on Sunday, I will update once I have more info on the topic.
  8. Hi guys, Just got news that Julian Sprung will be doing a talk on Nano Marine Tanks at Aquarama this Friday 3pm. Julian Sprung is a writer on marine aquarium fishkeeping. He is an alumnus of the University of Florida where he studied zoology. He has authored articles in aquarium hobby publications such as Freshwater And Marine Aquarium, Seascope, Advanced Aquarist Online, Aquarium Frontiers, Marine and Reef Aquarium USA, Practical Fishkeeping, Tropical Fish Hobbyist, and Coral. Sprung is one of the authors of The Reef Aquarium 3-volume book series (self-published), and is a frequent lecturer at reef aquarium hobby conventions and gatherings. In 1991 Sprung, with fellow marine aquarium enthusiast Daniel Ramirez, co-founded the company Two Little Fishies, Inc., a manufacturer of marine aquarium supplements, media, and accessories. Source: - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_Sprung http://reefbuilders.com/2009/06/01/julian-sprung-reef-tank-showcase-modern-elegant-reefing-design/ http://www.twolittlefishies.com/tlf_books_books.html?lang_id=1 For those who are interested or struggling with issues on your nano tank, this is the opportunity to seek help from the man himself personally. See you guys there.
  9. Not possible to ID, could be some sponge or bacteria films etc. If I were you, I will take them out from the tank, just brush the white stuff off and return them to the tank.
  10. Bacteria that I used with good results. Not in any particular order: Microbacter 7 Prodibio Pries Fauna Marin Microbe-lift Special Blend
  11. Adding woodstone will not reduce temperature significantly compared to fan as it is still using the theory of evaporation. Another crude method is use ice, this method is more reliable. Just place water in water bottles and put in freezer, add iced bottle into tank and swop whenever the ice melted. HTH
  12. Wow, bro, you have come a long way! Glad you now have your own home to reef.
  13. Always look out for label that states aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. Also look for reliable manufacturers that provides detailed inform on their bacteria products either on the labels or on their websites.
  14. Hmmm, how long you kept this fish???
  15. Hi Zul, Good to meet with you today. Yes, I am the guy in the black SRC T-shirt. As mentioned, try to do more frequent partial water changes to improve your water parameters. Herewith are more details on Medic - http://www.polyplab.com/specialized-additives-for-corals/5-medic.php Best wishes.
  16. In this part of the world where by our ambient temperature is 28 degree without heat load from pumps and lights. Thermo-Electric cooling is not efficient and realistic. The only common TE cooling appliances found locally are mini fridges and mini wine cellars, this is because both appliances are insulated and once the internal temperature is reached, it takes several hours before the temperature equilibrate with the external temperature. Also because this does not have a heat load like a fish tank. An aquarium is not insulated, is open and also have heat load thus TE cooling is not suitable. Because you will consume more electricity and yet cannot reach the desired temperature that a compressor chiller can. Evaporative cooling (i.e. to use fan to blow across the water surface) works best in dry environment such as desert. Evaporation are humidity dependent. So if you room humidity starts to climbs, less evaporation will take place and therefore less heat remove. Evaporative cooling will also not work when there is limited air circulation. For offices whereby aircon switches off after office hours, TE and Evaporative Cooling will not work efficiently. Your best bet is still compressor chillers. If compressor cooling is not an option, you can use evaporative cooling and at the same time look into ways to increase air circulation within your office after aircon switches off and also stock livestocks that are able to handle larger margins of temperature fluctuation. Hope that helps. Ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermoelectric_cooling http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evaporative_cooler
  17. If flow is low they will well up, which is good sign. If you periodically feed them then shouldn't be a problem.
  18. You can go to our sponsor's section and PM any of the sponsor there.
  19. Bro, if I remember correctly RA680 should be 1/4hp rather than 1/2hp.
  20. Sorry to hear about your plight. All the best!
  21. Oops, maybe I remember wrongly. Sorry, my bad. Wow, that's quite long ago. Btw, we are organizing a dinner with Chingchai and some Thai reefers, care to join us? -
  22. Reef Depot have a 2 x 2 x 2 tank set-up with 1 x vega, you may want to check it out. Alterantive, pop down to The Fish Channel, they recently added more Vega during their renovation.
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