Rules and Regulations *** please read *** Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:08:34 +0000 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:08:34 +0000 Tropical Aquariums SA https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/forums/rules-and-regulations.2/ Clarity on the new ICASA rules that were passed into law regarding public media Fri, 17 Jan 2020 12:30:11 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/clarity-on-the-new-icasa-rules-that-were-passed-into-law-regarding-public-media.33691/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/clarity-on-the-new-icasa-rules-that-were-passed-into-law-regarding-public-media.33691/ invalid@example.com (MariaS) MariaS
Being part of a Community Policing Forum, the seriousness and imlications of these rules have been brought to our attention by SAPS on numerous occasions

These apply to open forums such as TASA, WhatsApp groups, Facebook groups and any other public social media platforms

You are not allowed to...

Clarity on the new ICASA rules that were passed into law regarding public media]]> Blacklisted species discussion now allowed but no trading Wed, 11 Sep 2019 17:37:05 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/blacklisted-species-discussion-now-allowed-but-no-trading.14616/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/blacklisted-species-discussion-now-allowed-but-no-trading.14616/ invalid@example.com (Rory) Rory
Between myself and the rest of the staff we have decided to go ahead with changing one of the more controversial rules on TASA, namely the "blacklisted discussion" rule.
This has now been changed to "Any species on the South African black list are not allowed to be traded on TASA.".
What this means is that you are now welcome to discuss any species of plant/fish/invert however we will...

Blacklisted species discussion now allowed but no trading]]> 67 No Religion Tue, 16 Jun 2015 13:01:06 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/no-religion.24584/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/no-religion.24584/ invalid@example.com (Reedfish) Reedfish
Just a friendly reminder, that under the General Terms and Conditions Rules, posts on religion and politics are prohibited.

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Reedfish]]> 6 Friendly warning / reminder Tue, 21 Apr 2015 13:43:24 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/friendly-warning-reminder.6919/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/friendly-warning-reminder.6919/ invalid@example.com (Zoom) Zoom 10 Mar 2011

This is just a "friendly" reminder on certain rules & regulations that have not been adhered to as of late, and as such, the moderating team would like to bring the following "issues" to your attention, and request that members try and assist with the following:

Copyright material:
If you post a picture that you have not personally taken, please put in a link to...

Friendly warning / reminder]]> 27 Copyright Material Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:39:59 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/copyright-material.4880/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/copyright-material.4880/ invalid@example.com (Zoom) Zoom
In future, should you wish to share an article, published information, etc, please check the sources' terms and conditions, and their copyright clause. Some websites will allow you to distribute freely, as long as you link them...

Copyright Material]]> 1 A message from the mods Wed, 27 Jun 2012 09:36:54 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/a-message-from-the-mods.12605/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/a-message-from-the-mods.12605/ invalid@example.com (Rory) Rory
Tasa being an open public forum makes it consist of a vast array of unique individuals, each with their own opinion and personality. Being such it is just normal for some to get along better with others, and for some to feel they are having their toes stepped upon by older, more vintage members. It is however a very difficult environment to manage and moderate, with some individuals expecting an altogether different structure for the forum to operate from.

Of late it...

A message from the mods]]> Freshwater Fish Blacklist Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:03:56 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/freshwater-fish-blacklist.78/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/freshwater-fish-blacklist.78/ invalid@example.com (Henk Hugo) Henk Hugo
FISH BLACKLIST
Scientific Name / Synonym (Common Names)
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Abramis Ballerus (Zope, Blue Bream)
Abramis Bream (Bream)
Abramis Sapa (Bream)
Abramis Vimba (Bream)
Acantharchus Pomotis (Mud sunfish)
'Cantharcus SPP
Carichtys Geayi (Bandit Cichlid)
Acarichtys Heckeli (Elusive Cichlid)
Acaronia Nassa (Big-Eyed Cichlid)
Acaronia Cernua (Ruff Pope)
Acerina...​


Freshwater Fish Blacklist]]> 4 Freshwater Plant Blacklist Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:04:23 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/freshwater-plant-blacklist.3915/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/freshwater-plant-blacklist.3915/ invalid@example.com (Zoom) Zoom
IMPORTATION OF PLANTS AND VEGETATIVE PROPOGATION MATERIAL OF THE FOLLOWING ARE PROHIBITED:

FAMILIES PROHIBITED:
Azollaceae, Cabombaceae, Gunneraceae, Haloragidaceae, Hydrocharitaceae, Lemnaceae, Pontederiaceae, Salviniaceae.

SPECIES PROHIBITED:

Alternanthera philoxeroides

Ammania mulutifolia

Anubias barteri...

Freshwater Plant Blacklist]]> User Agreement - Terms and Conditions of Use Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:59:34 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/user-agreement-terms-and-conditions-of-use.2/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/user-agreement-terms-and-conditions-of-use.2/ invalid@example.com (Rory) Rory Terms and Conditions of Use of this website

Buying and Selling Rules can be found here https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/rules-for-buying-and-selling.18/

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In terms of section 11 of the Electronic Communications and Transactions (ECT) Act 25 of 2002 and the common law of contract, these Terms and Conditions are valid, binding and enforceable against all persons that access the tropicalaquarium.co.za website ("the website"), web pages...

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