Pet Habitat South Africa

28 JUN 2014

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The filter is widely considered the most important part of any fish aquarium. This fantastic piece of kit will keep your fish happy by removing toxic waste products and chemicals from the aquarium. Some filters also work to ensure that air is introduced into the water. Without filter media inside the filter however, it will be pretty much pointless. Filter media is used to collect all of the particles and dirt that is removed from the aquarium, so that it doesn’t flow straight back into the fish tank. There are three types of filter media, mechanical, biological, and chemical. All three types can work together to ensure the smooth running of your fish tank. Over time, beneficial bacteria will grow inside your tank and inside the filtration media, helping the fish tank to stay healthy naturally. How to clean your filter media Never wash your filter media in tap water. This will strip the filter media of bacteria by polluting it with chlorine and o.. [More]

Tags : Filter Media Maintenance in South Africa , Changing Filter Media In Fish Tank in South Africa , Fish Aquarium Filter Media Maintenance In South Africa , Marinepure , Cermedia

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01 JUN 2014

Setting Up Tropical Aquarium

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Filed Under : Aquatics | Tropical Aquariums

An aquarium can provide a perfect centrepiece for any room and can be beautiful, relaxing and educational. While setting up a tropical aquarium may seem like a daunting task at first, this can be done with ease after putting a little bit of time aside to plan what you want to include. Before purchasing your aquarium, you need to think about where you’re going to keep it and what you want to include. It may come as a surprise, but more often than not larger aquariums are easier to maintain as they need cleaning less often and make it easier to regulate the water quality and keep your fish healthy. A larger aquarium also allows more room for fish to grow and live happily. One of the most detrimental factors on a fish’s health can be a small tank. There are thousands of species of tropical fish to choose from, some of which need more care than others. It’s also worth bearing in mind that some tropical fish may need different equipment inside the tank and.. [More]

Tags : Setting up a tropical aquarium , Fish Tanks South Africa For Sale , Fish Aquarium South Africa

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23 APR 2014

Filter Media That Last For Years

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Cermedia, the makers of MarinePure Biofilter Media have created an ultra high surface ceramic biofilter media that will reduce nitrites, ammonia and nitrates from your fish aquarium or koi pond system for years to come without the need for replacement. MarinePure's Thin Bio-Film Technology promotes better bacteria growth that can be used in trickle filters, canister filters, media reactors or in areas where water can be passed through the media such as a sump compartment. MarinePure comes in several form factors. Here's a general breakdown of the some various products and how they can be used. 1½" Spheres (3.8 cm in diametre) Designed for Ammonia and Nitrite Removal. One MarinePure Sphere has the same surface area as 1,350 plastic 1.5" bio-balls. Sizes available: 2-quart (1.9 Litre) 1-gallon (3.8 Litre) 5-gallon (19 Litre) 100-liter Use in canister filters, sumps, and w.. [More]