Red Sea’s FOUNDATION PRO Multi Test Kit includes high accuracy titration tests for the accurate measurement of the elements calcium, magnesium and alkalinity (KH) which are the basic foundation elements of coral skeletons.
All of these elements need to be available in balanced proportions for sustainable successful coral health and growth.
Red sea’s FOUNDATION PRO Multi Test Kit enables accurate dosing of the FOUNDATION ELEMENTS Supplements, which are part of the complete Red Sea Reef Care Program.
Red Sea’s FOUNDATION PRO Multi Test Kit includes high accuracy titration tests for the accurate measurement of the elements calcium, magnesium and alkalinity (KH) which are the basic foundation elements of coral skeletons.
All of these elements need to be available in balanced proportions for sustainable successful coral health and growth.
Red sea’s FOUNDATION PRO Multi Test Kit enables accurate dosing of the FOUNDATION ELEMENTS Supplements, which are part of the complete Red Sea Reef Care Program.
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This delicious blend of the finest ingredients is a smart mix of seafood and vegetable protein. The challenge here was to elaborate a flake for fish with very different needs often coming from very different origins. This formula stimulates appetite, coloration and breeding in freshwater community tanks. Key ingredients include fresh fish protein and fresh seafood: salmon, plankton, squid, krill, clams, kelp, herring, brine shrimp. A delicious blend of the finest ingredients, ideal for the freshwater community tank. Feed as much as you fish will eat in 2-3 minutes. Distribution 3-4 times per day.
Highly attractive staple food designed for the community tank.
Ideal protein content.
Improves coloration and vitality while boosting the immune system.
Rich in vitamins and contains garlic essences.
Formulated and tested by aquaculture biologists. Does not cloud the water.
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An all natural, very nutritious supplement for all grazing fish, rich in vitamin C and easily digestible. An optimal food source for marine and freshwater herbivorous fish with softer mouth parts. Enhanced with natural garlic extract for increased acceptance by finicky eaters and improved immune functions. Tear off a piece of seaweed of approximately 5cm by 7cm for the average 200l community tank and place in the aquarium using Ocean Nutrition Seaweed Clip. Allow fish to graze at their leisure. Any large seaweed pieces that break loose and float to the surface should be reattached. Remove any uneaten seaweed after 24 hours.
Optimal food source for all species of marine Tangs, Angels, Wrasses and some Butterfly Fish.
Brown Marine Algae is a nutritious supplement for all grazing fish, rich in vitamin C and is 100% digestible.
This product should be used as a supplement to other food sources.
We strongly recommend using seaweed in combination with Ocean Nutrition Formula Foods (Formula One, Formula Two, Spirulina Formula, etc.).
An all natural, very nutritious supplement for all grazing fish, rich in vitamin C and easily digestible. An optimal food source for marine and freshwater herbivorous fish with softer mouth parts. Enhanced with natural garlic extract for increased acceptance by finicky eaters and improved immune functions. Tear off a piece of seaweed of approximately 5cm by 7cm for the average 200l community tank and place in the aquarium using Ocean Nutrition Seaweed Clip. Allow fish to graze at their leisure. Any large seaweed pieces that break loose and float to the surface should be reattached. Remove any uneaten seaweed after 24 hours.
Optimal food source for all species of marine Tangs, Angels, Wrasses and some Butterfly Fish.
Brown Marine Algae is a nutritious supplement for all grazing fish, rich in vitamin C and is 100% digestible.
This product should be used as a supplement to other food sources.
We strongly recommend using seaweed in combination with Ocean Nutrition Formula Foods (Formula One, Formula Two, Spirulina Formula, etc.).
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If ingredients such as salmon, brine shrimp and krill were not enough, we’ve added Spirulina to this exceptional flake. Ideal for both freshwater and marine fish, Spirulina will enhance the color, stimulate the immune system and ensure better growth with less body fat. Spirulina contains the most remarkable concentration and combination of nutrients in any food, plant, grain or herb. Feed as much as you fish will eat in 2-3 minutes. Distribution 3-4 times per day.
Highly attractive staple food for marine and freshwater fish.
Good protein content and rich in vitamins.
Contains natural color enhancers and stimulates the immune system.
Highly digestible, contains fresh seafood and brine shrimp.
Formulated and tested by aquaculture biologists. Does not cloud the water.
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The Seaweed Clip is an excellent tool for feeding the "Seaweed Selects" from Ocean Nutrition. In order to keep grazers fit, algae needs to be readily available. The clip is for use underwater and adheres easily to acrylic or glass surfaces thanks to its suction cup. This clip has a stronger and longer gripping surface than other clips on the market. The Seaweed Clip holds the seaweed underwater for the fish to feed upon and helps promote a very natural feeding by allowing fish to pick at the food, little by little, over an extended period of time.
Tight grip zone for a better hold.
Promotes natural feeding by allowing the fish to pick at their food over an extended period of time.
Made in transparent plastic for more discretion.
Just one squirt (approximately 1ml) of Scape Dechlorination will remove all chlorine and chloramines from 50L of tap water. If you add tap water directly to the aquarium before treating the water, you should add 1 squirt per 50L of your entire aquarium volume.
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Marine -S is formulated to help improve metabolic action while enhancing the brilliant colors you bought your marine fish for, helping them look their best. Our oxygen barrier bag helps lock in the nutrition and the proprietary pellet design makes it easy for smaller fish to partake of the excellent nutrient mix.
Nutritional Excellence From Beneficial Ingredients
Chitosan to support digestive system health
Stabilized vitamin C to support immune system health
Shrimp Meal for excellent, natural color enhancing benefits
One of our highest protein levels, consistent with the foods your fish would eat on the reef
Bio-Technology allows us to provide your fish with a nutritional package that will have them looking like they just came off the reef
A Pellet Design That Matters
Porous pellet immediately becomes soft and sponge-like, a texture your marine fish are instinctively accustomed to
The soft texture makes it ideal for all smaller marine carnivores or omnivoresRemains intact for longer periods allowing grazing
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Keep your corydoras, loaches, and other bottom-dwelling fish active and in ideal form with Hikari Sinking Wafers. Scientifically developed after extensive research into the unique nutritional requirements and eating habits of bottom feeders, this premium daily diet provides the exact high levels of marine and vegetable proteins they naturally prefer.
Designed with a one-of-a-kind "soft disc" shape, these wafers are perfectly sized for bottom feeders that have small, downward-facing mouths and typically gulp their food. The extremely flavorful and aromatic ingredient blend is guaranteed to attract even the most finicky eaters in a community tank. Plus, the wafers are scientifically formulated to avoid dissolving quickly, giving nocturnal feeders a fair chance to properly graze without clouding your aquarium water.
Key Features & Benefits
Tailored For Bottom Feeders: Specifically engineered for the unique mouth structures and feeding habits of corydoras catfish, loaches, and other small bottom-dwelling species.
Nutrient-Dense Formula: Packed with high levels of marine and vegetable proteins, perfectly balanced with essential vitamins and minerals to support robust immune health.
Unique Soft Disc Design: The specialized disc softens rapidly in water for easy gulping but will not dissolve, allowing nocturnal or slow-eating fish to graze over time.
Extreme Digestibility: Highly digestible ingredients ensure maximum nutrient absorption while significantly reducing fish waste and preventing water clouding.
Irresistible Flavor: Formulated with a highly aromatic ingredient blend designed to instantly attract finicky eaters and wild-caught specimens.
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ULTRAMAX – innovative, technologically advanced canister filters employing patented solutions. They are extraordinarily user-friendly and can be used in virtually any tank to purify water and maintain the required water parameters. They can be used in freshwater and marine aquariums. These are their main advantages:Unprecedented performance – the ULTRAMAX filters boast a high water flow rate (max. 1000 up to 2000 l/h) and can efficiently operate even in very large tanks (up to 700 l). In addition, being very capacious, they can hold large quantities of filter media. Filter media are placed in handy ergonomic baskets with a capacity of 1.9 l each (depending on the model, the number of baskets is 3 to 5). This guarantees extremely efficient mechanical and biological filtration. The filters are supplied with a complete set of filter media carefully selected to meet the needs of a typical aquarium.Inbuilt pre-filter – the first of its kind in the market There is a big sponge pre-filter built into the lid of each ULTRAMAX filter (with a capacity of ca. 0.6 l). It is designed to capture course mechanical impurities before they can get inside the filter. In this way, the pre-filter protects the device from clogging, which reduces the required frequency of cleaning to a minimum. Instead, it is sufficient to regularly wash the pre-filter sponge in tap water. This only takes a few minutes and does not require disconnecting the filter from the power supply or taking it out of the aquarium stand.Exceptionally quiet operation: the excellent design of the pump rotor and the rotor chamber – grounded in more than thirty years of experience of AQUAEL’S engineering team – and the use of a ceramic rotor shaft result in virtually noiseless operation. For this reason, the filter can be freely used in any room, even in a bedroom.Exceptionally low power consumption – AQUAEL cares about the natural environment and helps its customers save money. That is why the innovative ULTRAMAX filters consume very little energy, which means lower electricity bills for aquarium keepers. The ULTRAMAX 2000 model only consumes 24 W per hour!Safety of operation – the water inlets and outlets in the ULTRAMAX filters are equipped with dual ball-valves that are extremely reliable. The valves prevent even the smallest water leaks and allow the hoses to be easily and quickly disconnected from the filter when it has to undergo cleaning and maintenance.The ULTRAMAX product line includes three filter models (ULTRAMAX 1000, 1500, and 2000) with the throughput capacity of 1000 up to 2000 l/h.
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FOUNDATION® B
Carbonate & buffer complex for balanced formation of Coral Skeleton
Calcium, magnesium, strontium and carbonate are the basic foundation elements of coral skeletons.
All of these elements need to be available in balanced proportions for coral health and growth.
Red Sea’s KH/ALKALINITY is a complex of carbonate and other buffers present in seawater that maintain proper alkalinity and pH, and is part of Red Sea’s complete Reef Care program.
Liquid supplement: 1ml will raise the Alk level of 100 liters (25 gal) by 0.036 meq/l (0.1dKH)
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Colorado Sand is natural sand in natural reddish color. It is suitable for general aquarium use and also good as cosmetic sand for planted aquarium. It has a wide array of uses without affecting water quality. It is great to place a thin layer of Colorado Sand on the bottom of a small aquarium with WABI-KUSA.
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The Ultra Zap PRO is supplied with a Quartz Sleeve. The tubes attached to the U.V Sterilizer need to be checked and replaced every 9-12 months. The quartz sleeve prevents water from coming into contact with the UV tube and so can be used in marine or salt water ponds and food production facilities.
Fish ponds, tanks, aquaponic systems, or hydroponic systems with green algae is unpleasant and makes it really hard to determine if your fish have diseases or are possibly injured. The green algae build up also runs the risk of starving the fish and plants of the required oxygen levels. However, when utilising algaecides you may run the risk of over-treatment and possible chemical build within your system. The inhabitants, fish and plants within your system are to a degree sensitive to such algaecides and may affect them.
What does the U.V Steriliser actually do?
The UV Steriliser is important to maintain a clear fish tank or pond throughout the year without adding chemicals that may affect the fish. The unit works by exposing the phototropic micro-organisms (free floating single cell algae) to a dose of U.V. radiation. The U.V. Steriliser effectively assists in destroying harmful pathogens and algae that may exist within your system especially during the warmer months of the year. A U.V. steriliser is used to control infections by stopping the spread of microorganisms from one fish/coral/invertebrate to another through the water. It is also utilised in pond applications, aquaponic and hydroponic systems in order to control free-floating algae.
When operated correctly, free-floating microorganisms will be killed by the UV light. Note that the organisms must be in the water that flows to the UV steriliser. The Ultra Zap U.V. Steriliser will have no effect on the on the inhabitants that exist within your fish tank, water tank, or fish pond. The UV light has no residual effect and will not kill organisms attached to fish.
Installing the U.V. Steriliser
The UV steriliser should be the last piece of equipment in the system before the water is returned to the pond. It should be preceded by the biological and mechanical filters, and any chemical filter or heat exchanger in the system. These units have 50mm inlets and outlets and we use normal 50mm PVC pipe to join them into our systems.
The correct size is about the only complicated part to the use of a sterilizer. For proper use, the UV sterilizer must be matched to the proper flow rate to ensure an efficient kill dose for the organisms you wish to eliminate.
Dimensions:
90mm diameter chamber 50mm union in/outlet
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Red Sea’s Reef Mature Pro Kit provides a complete program for the biological maturation of your reef aquarium, establishing full nitrification plus nitrate and phosphate reduction in a few weeks.
Most biological ‘cycling’ products only provide the bacteria that convert toxic waste products to nitrate. Red Sea’s Reef Mature Pro Kit completes the biological maturation process by establishing thriving colonies of anoxic (de-nitrifying and phosphate harboring) bacteria as well as ensuring the necessary conditions that will promote the growth of coralline algae and other micro fauna found in live rock and within a sand bed.
By using Red Sea’s Complete Marine Care Test Kit, you can monitor all essential water parameters during maturation.
Red Sea’s Reef Mature Starter Kit includes:
Nitro Bac – A concentrated blend of nitrifying and de-nitrifying bacteria spores to seed the live rocks, substrate and the bio-media in a new tank.
Bacto-Start – A balanced blend of nitrogen and phosphorus components that simulate the natural waste products of an active aquarium, enabling a controlled development of the aerobic and anoxic bacteria.
NO3: PO4-X – A unique complex of carbons and other organic bonded elements that are used by anoxic bacteria for the accurate control of algae nutrient (nitrate and phosphate) levels. Prevents nuisance algae and enables control of zooxanthellae for optimum coral growth and coloration Read more about NO3:PO4-X >>
KH Coralline Gro – A concentrated marine buffer complex of carbonate buffers & potassium, fortified with the specific minor and trace elements,such as iron, that promote the growth of coralline algae and other beneficial micro-fauna. Read more about KH Coralline Gro >>
Help extend the life of your dosing pumps head by adding a few small drops of lubricant every few weeks. Most dosing pumps either have a loose cap over the roller head holding in grease or they have a self lubricating tube, and over time both the grease or the tube will wear out. By adding Dosing Tube Lubricant to your dosing pumps rollers and tubing you can greatly increase the lifespan of the tubing and entire pump.
Keep your Kamoer FX-STP Dosing Pump system running like new with the PharMed Replacement Tube Assembly. The PharMed tubing will last about 2000 hours of use and should be replaced after that for reliable long-term use. We also suggest replacing the 6 Roller Pump Head when replacing the tubing.
What's Included?1x PharMed Replacement Tube Assembly
Kamoer FX-STP WiFi Continuous-Duty Peristaltic Dosing PumpBuilt specifically for aquarium applications, the Kamoer FX-STP WiFi Continuous-Duty Peristaltic Dosing Pump is designed for dosing up to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with an adjustable flow rate setting of 1 to 120ml/min.
KAMOER FX-STP WIFI: NEW & IMPROVED FOR 2020!Ideal for Calcium Reactors, Kalk Reactors, Denitrators, & Auto Water Changes Built specifically for aquarium applications, the Kamoer FX-STP WiFi Continuous-Duty Peristaltic Dosing Pump is designed for dosing up to 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It has an adjustable flow rate so you can dose fluids (like liquid aquarium supplements) in doses as small as 1 mL per minute up to 120 mL per minute. What sets this pump apart from others is its ability to change the flow while running. The FX-STP WiFi is perfect for gradual, automatic water changes, sulfur denitrators, Kalkwasser reactors, and calcium reactors.The original FX-STP took the aquarium industry by storm in 2018 and was heralded as the best continuous-duty peristaltic dosing pump on the market. The FX-STP WiFi is the second-generation of this popular dosing pump. Kamoer has kept everything hobbyists love—the quiet operation, compact size, and reliable performance—and added some intelligent new features to make a great product even better.Our favorite upgrades from the previous generation include:
Wireless Control with Your Mobile Device
The first generation of the FX-STP Doser was controlled by turning the adjustment knob on the front of the unit. While this easy onboard control remains, you’ll now have the ability to control and monitor your FX-STP WiFi remotely using the free Kamoer Remote app for Android and Apple (iOS). See how much you are dosing, adjust dosages, check how much fluid you have left, and more with Kamoer’s free cloud services. All you’ll need is a compatible mobile device and an Internet connection.
LCD Screen Now Includes a Screensaver
The original FX-STP had a handy LCD screen to make calibration and adjustments a breeze. However, since the device is always on, screen life could diminish prematurely and leave users in the dark. Kamoer wisely added a screensaver to the FX-STP, WiFi, which dramatically increases the life expectancy of the screen. Coupled with the fact that most users will use the mobile app for status and fine-tuning, screen failure is now all but eliminated.
Same Compact Design—New All-Black Branding
The FX-STP version 1 had a colourful Kamoer logo splashed across the front. The new WiFi model has a more subtle all-black variation of the company logo, which is more complementary to the industrial black and silver exterior of the doser. Kamoer also simplified the area around the adjustment knob. They traded “Min” and “Max” text for a cleaner “-” and “+” and swapped the directional arrow for a more universally recognized volume control symbol.
Not Your Average Aquarium Dosing Pump—This is a Workhorse!
Most automatic dosing pumps in the aquarium hobby are designed for intermittent use for tasks like dosing a 2-part solution. In these sorts of low-volume applications, the doser is really only capable of running for a few minutes or maybe an hour per day. The Kamoer FX-STP WiFi is on the complete opposite end of the spectrum. Rather than occasional starts and stops, the FX-STP WiFi is built to run continuously for more demanding applications like feeding a calcium reactor, Kalk reactor, or for performing automatic water changes in your aquarium. Rather than use a DC brush-driven motor like most dosing pumps on the market, the FX-STP WiFi usings a high-precision stepper motor for astonishingly accurate dosing no matter how large or small the quantity.
Here’s What Makes the FX-STP WiFi Doser So Special:
Suitable for all sorts of continuous dosing applications
Ideal for feeding calcium reactors, Kalk reactors, and bio-denitrators
The perfect pump for building an automatic water change system
Memory Backup—your settings will be saved and restored if/when power lost
An onboard LCD display shows current pump status including flow rate and WiFi connectivity
Near-silent operation
High-precision stepper motor driver
Adjustable flow rate setting of 1 to 120ml/min
Easy to calibrate
Easy to replace tubing
Small, compact, and built tough
There is a downloadable quick-start guide plus a pump tutorial built into the app
The #1 Feed Pump for Calcium Reactors: Highest Rated & Most Reliable!If you find yourself constantly having to tune your calcium reactor, the FX-STP WiFi is for you! This pump is so unbelievably consistent that your alkalinity will barely move from test to test. Once it is dialed in, you’ll be impressed by how stable your alkalinity and other major water parameters become. Calcium reactors are supposed to make supplementing a reef aquarium easier, but many hobbyists fight their CaRx for years, trying to achieve a consistent effluent drip-rate. The FX-STP WiFi, on the other hand, makes calibration and fine-tuning a breeze. Other than occasionally replacing the tubing and recalibrating to maintain accurate dosing, this is a “set it and forget it” type of solution—which is why reef hobbyists around the globe love the FX-STP WiFi so much! It truly is the best method we know of to provide reliable and stable long-term effluent flow. The FX-STP WiFi allows aquarium keepers to overcome inconsistencies easily and set the reactor’s effluent with enough pressure and a predictable metered rate for unparalleled performance and rock-solid stability.Check Out The Detailed Specs of the FX-STP WiFi Doser:
Dimensions: 5” Tall x 3¼” Wide x 5¼” Deep
Minimum Flow Rate: 1mL / min
Maximum Flow Rate: 120 mL/min
PharMed Tubing Life: 2000 Hours
Pump Tubing Size: ⅛” ID
Mobile App: Android (Android 4.4 and above) and Apple (iOS 9.1 and above)
Power Adapter: Input 100VAC -240VAC | Output DC24V 1.9A
Pump Head: 6 Rotor / Roller KCS
Here’s What Comes Inside the Box:
1x Kamoer FX-STP WiFi Dosing Pump
1x Power Supply
2 x Tubing Adapters (⅛” to ¼”)
1 m of ⅛” ID Tubing
1 m ¼” ID Tubing
WARRANTYPet Habitat and Kamoer hereby guarantee this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of:One (1) year Warranty is activated on the date of purchase.This Standard Limited Warranty applies and is limited as follows:To the product only as long as it remains in the possession of the original purchaser.To the product that has not been subject to accident, misuse or abuse.To the product that has not been modified, altered, defaced, or had repairs made or attempted by other than Pet Habitat.That Pet Habitat be immediately notified in writing within ten (10) days of first knowledge of defect by owner or his agent.That Pet Habitat shall be given first opportunity to make any repairs, replacements or corrections to the defective construction within a reasonable period of time.Under no circumstances shall Pet Habitat and/or the Manufacturer be liable by virtue of this warranty or otherwise for damage to any person or property whatsoever for any special, indirect, secondary or consequential damages of any nature however arising out of the use or inability to use because of the product defect.
Cube Garden is a standard type tank for Nature Aquarium. Its transparency is higher than previous models. Gives more clear and beautiful presentation of aquascape. Produced by experienced craftsmen by hand.
ADA Cube Garden 60-P – 60x30x36cm
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The Oase FiltoSmart Thermo is next level. Brings you good filtration. All models except the Filtosmart 60 has built in heaters. Its optional on the Filtosmart 60. This means if you buy the 100, 200 or 300 – your heater is hidden away and you can create a more natural minimalist look to your aquarium.
Crystal clear water thanks to a large filter surface
Automatic prevention of water leakage while cleaning
Including Heater HeatUp
Easy to open: EasyClick opening mechanism
Including connection kit
The external filters of the FiltoSmart Thermo series offer comfort and flexibility for aquariums up to 300 litres volume. Thanks to multi-stage, mechanical-biological filtration and the integrated HeatUp control heater, they ensure crystal-clear and warm water. The water flow rate can be regulated individually. Thanks to the EasyClick opening mechanism, the filter is easy to open. As a complete set for an easy start.
Mechanical and biological filtration for clear and healthy aquarium water
Large filter surface in a compact size
Low power consumption and quiet operation
Practical self-venting function
Placeable Besides or behind the aquarium. Optional bracket allows mounting on the aquarium glass
Including filter media, hoses, adapter, flow regulator intake and out flow tube, as well as water diffuser
Adjustable heater HeatUp included
Technical Data
Oase FiltoSmart – 60
Power consumption
5 W
Pump flow rate
300 l/h
Water column
max. 0,7 m
Pre-Filtration volume
0,28 l
Filtration volume
0,5 l
Oase FiltoSmart – 100
Power consumption
11 W
Pump flow rate
600 l/h
Water column
max. 1,1 m
Pre-Filtration volume
0,7 l
Filtration volume
1,3 l
Dimensions
Oase FiltoSmart – 60
Length
155 mm
Width
95 mm
Height
170 mm
Hose connection
9/12 bzw. 10 mm
Power cord length
1,5 m
Suitable for aquariums
up to 60 l
Oase FiltoSmart – 100
Length
205 mm
Width
139 mm
Height
260 mm
Hose connection
12/16 bzw. 13 mm
Power cord length
1,5 m
Suitable for aquariums
up to 100 l
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A small shrimp for all but the very small. Krill is a rich source of carotenoids, including astaxanthin, which will enhance the colours of aquarium fish. It is also extremely nutritious when fed as part of an aquaculture diet
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Rotala sp. ‘Colorata’ is very probably a variant of the variable species Rotala rotundifolia. Often it is also labeled with the erroneous name “Rotala indica”. In comparison with “standard” R. rotundifolia, this Rotala assumes an especially intensive light red to orange red colour, especially if it is under good light. The leaves are narrow lineal. The stems have an overhanging to horizontal growth habit and form dense bushes as they ramify readily, just like Rotala sp. “Green”, which is always light green. Rotala sp. ‘Colorata’ is a good combination partner for it.
Just like fish, living plants do best when they are kept in an aquarium that best suits their needs. Selecting live plants that share common water conditions will minimize problems and make it easier for you to maintain and keep your aquarium in tip top shape.
DOOA Terra Base is a new item of DOOA brand product that can easily grow epiphytes such as mosses, ferns and small orchids.By combining various epiphytes, you can enjoy the tree-like atmosphere of a cloud forest that spreads in the tropical highlands. This time, let us introduce such Terra Base features and usage.
DOOA Terra Base is made of ceramic and has a cylindrical shape with a bottom. At first glance it has a simple shape, but there are various ideas. DOOA Neo Glass Air W20 × D20 × H35 (cm), which is matched to Terra Base M size, was also released at the same time. Size: Ø10 × H23 (cm)
Enjoy the growth of epiphytes easily with Terra Base
So far, ADA has developed a product group for Aqua-Terrariums, which is to enjoy aquatic plant layouts in emerged environment, in parallel with the Nature Aquarium, under the DOOA brand. Its iconic products are System Terra 30 and Wabi-Kusa Wall 60 (now renamed Mizukusa Wall 60). Both are designed to grow epiphytes on the wall by using Wabi-Kusa Mats, and have played a role in proposing new ways of enjoying aquatic plants that are not limited to underwater. Only the emersed leaves of aquatic plants were initially used for the walls of Aqua-Terrariums. But later on, the land plants that also grow on walls, including some types of wild Begonias and small epiphytic orchids with attractive flowers and unique leaves, were introduced to the Aqua-Terrarium layout. Terra Base was developed to make it easier to enjoy growing these epiphytes. In a full-scale Aqua-Terrarium, it is necessary to use a special system to constantly run water on the wall and generate a mist to maintain humidity, but combining Terra Base with the corresponding Neo Glass Air, it is possible to cultivate epiphytes without using any electricity. Because Terra Base is made of unglazed pottery, the water filled in it will seep out little by little on the surface, and can supply moisture to epiphytes that are wound on the surface. In addition to that, the heat of evaporation of water from the surface suppresses the temperature rise, and random irregularities on the surface allow epiphytes to grow easily. Why not taste the atmosphere of the tropical cloud forest covered with epiphytes with Terra Base?
Cooling effect of heat of vaporization to suppress surface temperature rise
Cloud forests in the tropical highlands are humid and cool. For this reason, some epiphytes such as small orchids that naturally grow in such environments are not good at temperature rise. Ceramic (unglazed) Terra Base creates a cool surface environment by the heat of vaporization effect.
In Terra Base, we are devising the manufacturing methods such as raw materials and baking temperature so that the water seeps over time and the heat of vaporization is effectively taken away. The water inside is kept for about one week.
Moderate humidity gradients, suitable for various types of epiphytes
As the water content decreases, the upper part of the Terra Base becomes dry and the lower part becomes wet, creating a humidity gradient. Identifying the characteristics of epiphytes and attaching them to suitable locations is the key point to successfully grow plants on Terra Base.
❶At the top of the Terra Base, a small epiphytic orchid is suitable. Epiphytic orchids grow roots by experiencing dry and moist conditions repeatedly. So, the upper part, where the plants become wet when water is added and dry slowly after that, is the ideal environment for them.
❷At the foot of cylinder, a group of ferns and Anubias are suitable. In particular, the roots of ferns are susceptible to dryness, and it is necessary to keep them constantly in wet condition. As the leaves will slump immediately after drying and take time to recover, care and constant observation must be taken.
❸The lowermost part is always immersed in water because the seeped water is accumulated in the bottom of a tank. We recommend not to tie moss on the bottom 2cm as it becomes not very clean even if wrapped with moss.
Making and daily management are easy with Terra BaseJust wrap your favourite epiphyte on the surface and put it in Neo Glass Air, etc., in which humidity can be easily adjusted. If you install the water tank by the bright windows that are not exposed to direct sunlight, you do not need a lighting equipment. Daily management is only refilling when the water in the Terra Base is depleted.
Fixing plants on Terra BaseMoss Cotton is suitable for winding mosses, and Riccia Line is suitable for fixing ferns and epiphytic orchids. Use both threads and wrap the plants around Terra Base. Then just put it in the aquarium tank and pour the water into the Terra Base.
Daily maintenance of Terra BaseDaily management is just refilling water. Sometimes take it out of the water tank and cut the leaves of dead moss and epiphytes. At that time, it is recommended to replenish the nutrients with Wabi-Kusa Mist.
Cholla wood is a product from the Cylindropuntia bigelovii Cactus found mainly Mexico and USA. When the cacti die and dry out, the wood remains.However, these cholla is gathered ‘locally’. Because Cholla is hollow it make a great hiding place for baby shrimp and adult shrimp especially while moulting and vulnerable.
Cholla will break down over a very long period of time and a bio-film will form on which the shrimp will forage.
Tannins will be released into the water which may stain the tank water slightly, but the tannins contain anti-bacterial and antifungal properties which help protect the shrimp.Due to its appealing look it is a great natural alternative for ceramic decoration.
DO NOT BOIL THE CHOLLA.
Instead, cover it with boiling water and let it soak till it is water logged.
Rinse it and add to your tank.
