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7/28/2019 Newsletter Jan12

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AQUA ONE AQUAREEF

MARINE AQUARIUM SETSThe AquaReef marine aquarium setsrepresent outstanding value forthose wanting a complete marinesetup. They are purpose designedand constructed totally from noncorrosive materials including alloy

space framecabinets withplastic panelsthat are salt

water resistant.They come with abuilt in overflowweir and sumpalong with acirculation pump,filtration media,heaters and an

efficient needle wheel proteinskimmer. A black background panelcompletely hides the overflow,

piping and cords from view.The included lighting has four T5light tubes (2 Sunlight and 2 marineblue tubes) which are designed toprovide a balanced and visuallypleasing spectrum while providingthe necessary lighting for coral.The cabinets and all pipework aresupplied fully assembled.Optionally, a chiller can be addedand, if desired, can be plumbed in tothe return of the existing pump.There are three models, all availablein black only:Aqua Reef 300lt 102cm $1350.00Aqua Reef 400lt 132cm $1599.00Aqua Reef 275lt 70cm cube

$1099 (available to order only)These are our fastest selling setupsever so be quick!

GREAT NEWS FOR

FRESHWATER AQUARISTS -Introducing the AquaNano 40

A nano tank is simply a smallaquarium, usually cube shaped, withintegrated filtration and lighting andhas become very popular withmarine aquarists to keep tiny piecesof slow growing corals and fish andinverts which may well beoverlooked in a larger aquarium.

Now we have such a

tank especially forthe freshwaterenthusiast and thesewould make abeautiful setup forsmaller fish such astetras or a

spectacular male guppy tank.The AquaNano 40, not surprisingly,measures 40 x 40 x 40cm and holdsapproximately 51 litres. At the rear

of the aquariumis an inbuiltbiological andmechanicalfilter which alsohouses the 55Wheater and the500lt/hrcirculationpump. Lighting is provided with abright and efficient 18W PL lamp toenhance the colours of youraquarium inhabitants.Whilst this tank is designedprimarily as a freshwater setup, withthe addition of a protein skimmer itcould be used to house a fewseahorses and/or small shrimp etc.The AquaNano40 is well priced at$199 inclusive of tank, filtration,heating and lighting.

from NIELSENS MARINE MATES45 47 Beenleigh Redland Bay Road, Loganholme. 4129www.nielsensmarinemates.com.au Ph 3801 4222

www.nielsensmarinemates.com.au Ph 3801 4222


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FRESHWATERFISH OF THE MONTH

RATHBUNS BLOODFIN TETRAWhilst there are a few varieties oftetras know as bloodfins, these are

the less commonlyseen Rathbuns

Bloodfin Tetra.They grow a littlelarger than some,reaching 4.5 to 5

cm in length. When settled in aplanted aquarium they show abeautiful red in the posterior area.Rathbuns bloodfins are quite apeaceful fish and will happily schoolwith other tetras, particularly glassbloodfins. Whilst generally hardy

once settled, care should be takento acclimatise these fish slowly whenintroducing them to the tank asthey do not like sudden changes inwater parameters. Feeding is easywith flake, granules, small pelletsand frozen foods all being readilyaccepted. These are a fish whichmay respond well to colour foods toenhance the red colouration. Malescan be distinguished by the white

tips on their fins.Normally $4.35 each.JANUARY SPECIAL 5 FOR $16.50

FRESHWATER PLANT OFTHE MONTH -BLUE STRICTA

Blue Stricts is a hardybunch plant whichmakes a greatbackdrop for lower

growing plants. It willgrow to the top of the

water (and above) in mostaquariums and can be pinched outto encourage growth low down. Thegreen colouration will vary fromdark to lime according to lightingconditions. Regularly $4.99 bunch.THIS MONTH $3.99 BUNCH.

MARINE FISH OF THE MONTH BICOLOR BLENNY

These perky little guys have acomical face and are most endearingto keep in the marine aquarium. The

colour on the rear portion of the fishvaries from yellow to deep orangeand they have a blue outline on theeye. Males have an extended firstray on the first dorsal fin. BicolorBlennies are great scavengers and

will scrapealgae fromthe glasswith theirsharp teeth.

They preferto sit on the

bottom of the aquarium or on arocky ledge from which they willdash out at feed time as they arequite greedy feeders. Feeding iseasy as they will accept almost anytype of marine aquarium food, butbe sure to offer them plenty ofgreen in the form of algae sheetsetc. if there is not much algae

present in your tank.Although usually peaceful, BicolorBlennies can be a little aggressivetowards others of their own speciesif kept in smaller tanks where theycan not form their own territories.They have also been known toexhibit this trait towards othersimilarly patterned fish such as royalgrammas and royal dottybacks,perhaps they need glasses?? As

Bicolor Blennies are a small growingfish, reaching only 11cm maximum,they are ideal for nano tanks andalso do well with seahorses. Ofcourse they can also be kept inlarger aquariums, and areconsidered reef safe.Normally $32.00THIS MONTHS SPECIAL $27.00

www.nielsensmarinemates.com.auPh 3801 4222


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CORALS FOR THE BEGINNERKeeping (and growing) live coralrequires extremely good waterquality and correct and extensivelighting. Corals are generally muchmore sensitive to changes in waterconditions than fish and to keep a

reef tank you will need a goodbiological filter combined with a highquality protein skimmer and possiblymechanical filtration as well. Thereare a number of options for lighting.In the past metal halide lighting wasseen as the optimum for corals butsome new LED lighting nowavailable is fast becoming thestandard. If you wish to set up areef tank then please discuss the

correct filtration and lighting withour staff before proceding it willsave you money in the long run.There are some corals which will dowell in lower lighting (but still needhigh water quality) and we willdiscuss them here.

In generalterms coralscan bedivided into

two groups soft coralsand hardcorals. These

are distinguished by soft corals nothaving a hard coral skeleton toretract in to (although there are acouple of exceptions to that rule).Some soft corals are found indeeper water than hard corals andthus have a lower light requirement.

They sometimes require less flow ofwater. Examplesof these are thezoanthids, anencrusting coral,and corallimorphswhich are flat disclike corals whichcome in a range

of bright colours and oftenreproduce rapidly. Both of thesespecies are popular in sea horsetanks. Moving up the lightingrequirements, next is the beautifulDaisy Star coral (Clavularia spp).This is also an

encrusting typecoral which willspread over therocks, forming adense mat. It willtolerate a higherwater flow than the previous twoand is considered easy to maintain.Also popular is the Leather Coralfamily. This covers several types Lobophytum, Sarcophyton and

Sinularia amongst others. These arefleshy soft corals which can grow to

a large size overtime. Some likethe Sarcophytonhave long, finepolyps opening totiny flowers onthe ends and

resemble an anemone, so much sothat often clownfish will make their

home in them.Usually hard corals are consideredharder to keep, small polyp stonycorals (SPS) especially so. Acroporais an example of an SPS and isexceptionally hard to keep. Twohard coral species which do well andare suited topositioningnear, or on thebottom of, the

aquarium areCushion Coral(Cynarina spp) and Bubble Coral(Plerogyra spp). As with all corals,if a specimen is not opening anddoing well after at least a week ortwo, consider shifting it to a positionhigher or lower in the tank, withmore or less flow.


Zoanthids

Corallimorphs

Daisy Star

Sarcophyton

Cynarina


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SPECIAL OFFER ONHAILEA CHILLERS

Whilst this year we have beenfortunate so far to have had a fairly

mild summer, therestill may be a lot of

hot weather aheadand marine tanks,and especially reeftanks, should beequipped with achiller. This month,

and only while stocks last, we areoffering a suitable size pump FREEwith every Hailea Chiller sold. Thisrepresents a great saving, so takeadvantage while you can.

WANT TO BE AN EXPERTON CORAL?

Aquarium Corals Selection,Husbandry, and Natural History byEric H. Borneman has become thebible for coral enthusiasts. Whilstthere are some beautiful coral booksavailable, this is perhaps one of thefew which details

the captive careof corals and thecollection impactas well asidentification,classification andnatural location.It even providesthe correct pronunciation of eachgenus. Further to all of this, thebook then covers water chemistry

and coral husbandry and a goodsection on coral health recognizing, preventing and treatingdiseases.This hardcover book runs to 464pages and is filled with beautiful fullcolour photos and is a must have inthe library of every reef tankenthusiast. $99.00.

HETO LIGHT REFLECTORSWITH LED LIGHTING

Heto LED lights come in a smartsilver reflector and have two rows ofwhite lights one on either side of arow of blue lights. They have adouble switch which allows the lightsto be run in three ways:

o with all rows on,o white lights only,o or blue lights only.

They are supplied with a 12V lowvoltage transformer for safety andhave Australian approval ratings.In intensity they are comparable tomultiple fluorescents or T5 lightingand can be used on a freshwater ormarine tank. All but basic coralswould need two units the length ofthe tank. These LED lights are anentry level light and do not compare

with high output LEDs which rivalmetal halide lighting. As with all LEDlights, electricity running costs areless than most other lighting, thelights run very cool and the bulbshave an extremely long life.Three models are available:

60cm (2) 18Watt $93.5090cm (3) 28Watt $154.99120cm (4) 37Watt $193.50


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