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Healthy aquariums with conditions close to nature
The right water values are dependent on the fish stock and the plants in the aquarium. Even if the water looks clear it can be contaminated. With bad values diseases or algae can appear in the aquarium. To maintain a healthy aquarium with conditions close to nature it is important to check and adapt the water values regularly.
For each water analysis JBL provides water tests in the form of quick tests or colour change tests. These determine a certain value or several values in one go. With these water tests you can recognise algae problems and negative nitrate, nitrite, potassium, magnesium values etc.
Why test?
Carbon dioxide is the most important plant nutrient. The optimal value lies between 20-25 mg/l. This level is harmless for fish and ensures thriving plant growth.
JBL ProFlora Co2 Bottle U 500g x3 Disposable is a convenient and user-friendly solution for supplying carbon dioxide to planted aquariums. Designed for aquatic enthusiasts, this CO2 bottle is part of the JBL ProFlora CO2 system, which helps in fostering healthy plant growth by providing essential CO2 for photosynthesis.
Most importantly, The JBL ProFlora U500 Disposable CO2 Bottle is designed to be safe for use in fish tanks when used according to the manufacturer’s instructions and appropriate testing and monitoring. So you can cultivate your showstopper tank without worry.
The U500 bottle typically contains 500 grams of pressurized CO2, providing a decent supply for smaller to medium-sized aquariums, depending on the CO2 demand of the plants and tank size.
Its user-friendly design makes it easy to install and being disposable it is easy to replace. The connection to the CO2 diffuser or reactor is straightforward, and the system is generally simple to set up and operate. The Bottle is designed to work seamlessly with other components of the JBL ProFlora CO2 system, including diffusers, reactors, and CO2 control units. For effective CO2 distribution, it’s recommended to use in conjunction with a CO2 regulator or controller. This allows for precise control and monitoring of CO2 levels in the aquarium, preventing overdosing or under-dosing. Helping you to achieve that centrepiece dream scape you have been wanting.
Using JBL ProFlora Co2 Bottle U 500g x3 Disposable in aquariums can act as a turbo boost for plant growth and enhance the overall ecosystem. CO2 is a critical component of photosynthesis. By increasing the concentration of CO2 in the water, you’re providing plants with a vital element they require for their growth. Enhanced CO2 levels help plants metabolize nutrients more efficiently, leading to faster growth rates, increased biomass, and healthier foliage.
CO2 helps plants develop stronger roots and encourages the growth of thicker and fuller. This can create a more natural and lush appearance in the aquarium. Increased CO2 levels promote lateral shoots and branch development, resulting in bushier and more vibrant plants, compared to those without CO2 supplementation. This helps to fill the tank space more effectively, creating a visually stunning aquascape.
With CO2 supplementation, you can expand the variety of plants you can successfully grow in your aquarium. Many demanding or high-light plants require higher CO2 levels to thrive. Plants that might otherwise struggle or fail to grow in a low-CO2 environment can flourish, enabling aquarists to create diverse and visually appealing aquascapes.
Healthy plants produce: oxygen, absorb harmful substances, and provide shelter or food, promoting a thriving biotope.
Balancing CO2 levels effectively can help inhibit algae growth. When plants thrive due to optimal CO2 levels, they can outcompete algae for nutrients and light, reducing the likelihood of algae taking over the aquarium. Cutting down on your maintenance time and keeping your tank looking amazing.
Additionally, healthy plant growth, achieved with JBL ProFlora Co2 Bottle U 500g x3 Disposable, helps to shade the substrate, limiting excess light. This can also keep your algae level down but also offers excellent hiding spots and shelters for fish and other inhabitants. These spaces serve as safe havens where fish can retreat when they feel stressed or threatened.
The presence of abundant plant life mimics the natural habitats of many fish species found in rivers, streams, and lakes. This environment encourages natural behaviours seen in the wild, such as foraging or exploring. Various plant structures, like broad leaves, dense stems, and intricate root systems, provide diverse hiding places, which is crucial for small or timid fish, fry, or invertebrates that may be vulnerable to larger tank mates.
Fish feel more at ease in an environment that replicates their natural habitat. They may exhibit more natural swimming patterns, territorial behaviours, and breeding activities in a well-planted tank.
JBL ProFlora Co2 Taifun Glass Maxi: Ideal nutrition delivery for plants
Having the right CO2 concentration in the water is hugely important for aquarium plants. Carbon dioxide is the plants’ main nutrient and serves to promote their full development. Plants use CO2 for photosynthesis, and this supplies the water with essential oxygen. Plants prevent algae growth, remove pollutants, provide hiding places, and reduce germs.
Efficient enrichment of the aquarium water with CO2: The diffuser contains a special diaphragm through which the CO2 diffuses into the aquarium water. The very small CO2 bubbles dissolve very well in the aquarium water.
Tailfun glass diffusers come in 3 sizes:
Mini Tailfun: for aquariums from 40-120 l, 72 mm high, 37 mm wide without the suction cups, 25 mm diameter of the diffuser.
Midi Tailfun: for aquariums from 40-300 l, 76 mm high, 42 mm wide without the suction cups, 30.5 mm diameter of the diffuser.
Maxi Tailfun: for aquariums from 160-800 l, 90 mm high, 58 mm wide without the suction cups, 40 mm diameter of the diffuser.
JBL ProFlora CO2 Direct 12/16mm infuses co2 into the water which is the Ideal nutrition for plants
The right CO2 concentration in the water is of great importance for the aquarium plants. Carbon dioxide is the main nutrient for plants and promotes their growth. Plants use the CO2 for the photosynthesis and thus supply the water with essential oxygen. They prevent algae growth, remove pollutants, provide hiding places and reduce pathogens.
Economical and direct
This practical CO2 direct diffuser saves a diffuser in the aquarium, a bubble counter and a check valve. It even saves 20% CO2 thanks to its ingenious functioning. All that is needed is an external filter with a suitable hose connection.
Easy to install
In order to ensure that the CO2 gas passes as far along the inside of the hose as possible, the direct diffuser needs to be integrated into the hose as close as possible to the external filter. A vertical mounting position will ensure the best readability of the bubble counter.