21
MAR
2019
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pH is a measurement of the alkalinity or acidity of a substance. A pH level of 7 is neutral (e.g. water), while a pH above 7 is an alkaline substance and a pH below 7 is acidic. pH control is the process of adding an alkaline or acidic substance to a liquid in order to bring the measured pH within a desired range.
A pH controller consists of a probe to measure the current pH of a substance, chemicals to correct the pH via an injection pump, and a controller that calculates the required injection rate and activates the injection system. We know pH levels can be the difference between a great aquarium and well, a disaster.
Measuring and adjusting aquarium supplements constantly can be time-consuming. And let’s face it; you have better things to do. Our clever American Marine Pinpoint pH controllers automatically monitors and fine-tunes the pH levels for you. The Pinpoint pH controller uses a high-quality pH probe to continuously monitor pH in freshwater and marine a.. [More]
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Amercian Marine pH Controllers Now In South Africa
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22
FEB
2019
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Named after Hans-Werner Balling, the Balling Method solves the difficult problem of maintaining Calcium, Carbonate, Magnesium, and Trace Element levels in reef aquariums. The largest benefit of the Balling Method over other supplementation methods is control. Even the highest calcium and carbonate demands can be met, without the PH issues associated with Calcium Reactors. Because each additive is added independently from a container it allows the aquarist to fine tune their water chemistry.
The purpose of the balling Method is to sustain the aquarium parameters as follows:
Calcium: 380 – 420 mg/Liter
Magnesium: 1200 – 1350 mg/Liter
Alkalinity: 6,5 – 8 dkH
Salinity: 33 – 35 Promille
The Balling Method is the most commonly used supplementation method for reef aquariums in Europe because it does not require any special skills. One only needs an accurate scale, liquid measuring container and water. It is best to use distilled, or at the very le.. [More]
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The Marine Aquarium Balling Method South Africa , Reef Aquarium Balling Method South Africa , What Is The Balling Method South Africa , Reef Aquarium South Africa , Balling Marine Additives South Africa
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17
FEB
2019
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The best way to maintain a healthy aquarium is by keeping your water parameters stable. That is why it is essential to regularly monitor your water quality to ensure key parameters are at optimum levels for fish and coral. Aquarium automation is the hot trend that uses electronic devices to monitor and control key functions in the aquarium. In the past, the best you could do is turn your aquarium light on and off with a timer.
Today aquarium controllers and aquarium monitors are far more advanced and helps to ease the burden many aquarium owners feel about regularly testing their water conditions. While not necessarily a substitute for standard aquarium test kits, an aquarium controller can relieve you of testing key parameters like salinity, temperature, pH and ORP by providing continuous readings and logging the data to help you identify trends.
There are different types and levels of automation based on the kind of controller. The control device can be a simple tempe.. [More]
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Best Controllers To Automate Your Aquarium South Africa
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09
FEB
2019
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Why do we need Calcium Reactors for reef aquariums? In nature, seawater bathes coral reefs and provides many minerals and elements. Of all the minerals and elements present in natural seawater, no mineral is consumed as quickly or in large amounts as calcium. Hard corals, which are the building blocks of the coral reef, demand large amounts of calcium to build their skeletons. Providing enough calcium to meet the demands of all the corals, invertebrates, and algae in a closed ecosystem creates a real challenge for the hobbyist.
To help you meet this challenge, consider adding a calcium reactor to your aquarium system. Calcium reactors automate the process of replenishing calcium as well as other minerals and trace elements.
A calcium reactor is essentially a chamber full of aragonite, which is the crushed skeleton of ancient hard corals. Aquarium water is pumped through this chamber along with pressurized carbon dioxide (CO2). The CO2 lowers the pH in the chamber to an .. [More]
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Why Calcium Reactors Is Important For Reef Aquariums South Africa , Calcium Reactor Reef Aquarium South Africa , Calcium Reactor Media Marine Corals Aquarium South Africa
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07
FEB
2019
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As most aquascapers and reefers know it is important to have good and healthy plant and coral growth in a tropical or marine aquarium. Since 1998, Easy Life in the Netherlands has produced high quality aquarium and pond products that distinguish themselves in the market. Their university-educated specialists have years of experience in keeping aquariums and, as a result, combined their practical experience and knowledge to produce many innovative products.
Thanks to the excellent reputation of Easy-Life and the excellent effects of its products, the products are now available in more than 40 countries, including South Africa mostly due to word-of-mouth advertising. The products are now no longer only used by hobbyists, but also by retail traders, wholesalers, zoos and importers and exporters of fish and corals. All Easy-Life bottles come with measuring caps making dosing very easy.
Water Treatment Products
Easy-Life Filter Medium is the most versatile water treatmen.. [More]
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Easy Life Aquarium Products Now In South Africa , Reef Aquarium Additives South Africa , Tropical Plant Food Fertilizers South Africa , Coral Food South Africa , Marine Algae Treatment South Africa , Fresh
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22
JAN
2019
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The Kamoer X4 Plus Dosing Pump is the newest fluid dosing system from the peristaltic specialist. Kamoer has really been carving out a niche for themselves as the ‘Dosing Pump Brand’ and the X4 Plus Dosing Pump aims to keep the company front and center for your dosing needs. The Kamoer X4 Plus and F4 WiFi controllable dosing pumps will be available in South Africa end February 2019.
The Kamoer X4 Plus is the new flagship dosing pump from Kamoer, introducing a whole suite of features to make this one of the most useful and versatile dosing pumps on the market. It has all the same features as the previous X4 model, but now comes equipped with powerful rust-proof pump heads with longer lifetime, improved accuracy and more stable buckle drive. It offers flexible and precise control of liquid additions to your aquarium with four channels each with a different colour to differentiate dosing liquid. The easy to use mobile interface makes setup a breeze.
Rather than.. [More]
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Kamoer's New X4 Plus WiFi Dosing Pump South Africa
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12
JAN
2019
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Protein Skimmers are a general name within the marine hobby for pieces of equipment that are designed to remove waste materials and proteins from the water column by a process called foam fractionation. In general terms a protein skimmer works by introducing high levels of air bubbles through a body of water containing waste materials. The waste and proteins are attracted to the air water interface and flow upwards with the surface where they can be collected. The larger the volume of air and the smaller the bubbles then the more surface area that is available to attract the proteins and the more efficient the skimmer.
There are two philosophies regarding the control of waste in a marine aquarium. One is to is to have an average performing protein skimmer to take out some of the protein but also have a large amount of biological filtration to deal with the resulting breakdown from the remainder. This type of system will normally lead to a trend for rising nitrate levels and .. [More]
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Deltec Launches New Protein Skimmer Range , Marine Aquarium Protein Skimmers South Africa
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11
JAN
2019
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Pet Habitat is super excited to showcase all the cool new Trigger Systems sumps we introducing to South Africa in 2019. Trigger Systems sumps are built in the USA in Dallas, Texas. The baffling and design of these sumps is obviously a product of experience and the attention to detail is exquisite. Trigger Systems sumps combine function, efficiency, and visual appeal into robust and high quality filtration systems that are hand-crafted in the U.S.A.
All Trigger Systems sumps are fabricated with rounded, flame-polished acrylic, including a full top support brace that adds sturdiness and durability. Equipped with locking sock holders, protein skimmer chamber, dedicated refugium section, and a return pump section all separated by baffles specifically designed to eliminate mirco bubbles. There are various models to choose from such as the Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Aquamarine Triton. What are the differences? Which one should you go with? With 5 different product lines (Crystal, R.. [More]
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Upgrade To Trigger Systems Sumps South Africa
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02
JAN
2019
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Fake MarinePure has now hit the South African aquarium market. A local online website specializing in marine aquatics describes the counterfeit product, renamed bacteria balls, to offer the following benefits:
Designed for Ammonia and Nitrite Removal
Primarily designed to provide deep anaerobic zones for de-nitrification in passive systems.
Live rock substitute-popular among reef hobbyists as a substitute for live rock because it reduces nitrates more efficiently without harming the environment.
Use in sumps, stacked in extra-large filters.
Perfect for in-sump use to cultivate Bacteria
This product description was copied word for word from MarinePure website. The photo for the product is a photo of genuine MarinePure product.
Over the past few years this has been a huge problem for CerMedia LLC the manufacturer of MarinePure in USA, because these fake MarinePure lookalike media that originate from China have appeared in Australia, UK, USA and many othe.. [More]
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Beware Of Fake MarinePure In South Africa
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01
JAN
2019
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Polyfilter pads are great for purifying your aquarium water. More importantly, they are a unique and helpful tool to let you know what is in your water. Formulated with of a special patented material that is bonded to a synthetic matrix, Poly Filters provide a high amount of surface area for filtration.
It absorbs and adsorbs a variety of contaminants and toxins along with dissolved organic waste. They are safe for use in both freshwater and marine aquariums and will not interfere with biological processes in your aquarium. Similar to carbon, polyfilter works great to remove medications and other contaminates to keep your water clean and clear.
The filter should be placed into your filter in such a way that minimizes water bypass to achieve maximum water flow through the filter pad. The most unique part about Polyfilter pads is that they change colours depending on what type of.. [More]
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How PolyFilter Purifies Aquarium Water South Africa , Aquarium Filter South Africa , Tropical Marine Aquarium Filter Water Purify South Africa
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