Shrimp Care
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NatureBoys Nature Boys Alder Leaves 16pc
– The leaves condition the water and boost shrimp’s health while providing them with an alternative food source.– The shrimp either directly eat the leaves or graze on the bio-film that will accumulate on the leave.– Vegetable or Leaf based diets provide more carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins.– Alder leaves are a great ‘holiday’ food as it should last10-14 days depending on the amount of shrimp you have.– After rinsing add to tank as is or soak in hot water for 5-10min before adding to your tank.NOTE: Dried Alder leaves are very fragile and must be handled with care.
R 70.00
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NatureBoys Nature Boys Alder Cones
-Contains Tannins and Humins which give Alder Cones its natural antibacterial and antifungal properties– Acidify the water which willslowly lower the pH level– Shrimp will also eat the cone as it breaks down-Biofilm will accumulate on the cone which is another great food source for shrimp.– Rinse before adding to your tank or cover with boiling water for 5-10min to reduce tannins and to ensure that it will sink immediately.– 1 cone for every 20L/– You may add or replace after1-2 months.
R 67.00 - R 160.00
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NatureBoys Nature Boys Afri Cholla 'Tubby'
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.
R 159.00 - R 184.00
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Dennerle Scapers Soil
Scaper's Soil is an active substrate specially developed for aquariums. It creates a slightly acidic, soft water that most animals and plants from tropical areas love. Scaper's Soil is ideal for planted aquariums, especially aquascaping, and shrimp aquaria. Scaper's Soil is made from 100% natural raw materials. Made from a variety of carefully selected natural soils, it provides all the vital minerals and trace elements that aquarium plants need on a daily basis. The irregularly shaped grains with a diameter of 1 to 4 mm make the soil look particularly natural. Its loose structure allows optimal soil aeration, plant roots can grow in well. Scaper's Soil provides the perfect basis for healthy, vigorous plant growth and magnificent colors. Mosses also benefit from it and show it through compact growth and lush green leaves. The deep black coloration creates an intense, vivid contrast to the bright green of the plants. Scaper's Soil effectively prevents annoying algae growth for 3 reasons: Through the special nutrient formula – so the nutrients primarily benefit the plants, but not the algae. Through the nutrient buffer function: like a battery, excess nutrients are absorbed from the free water and only released back to the plants when needed. Through the powerful promotion of plant growth – because well growing aquatic plants are the strongest opponents of algae. Scaper's Soil has active ion exchange properties. Thus it lowers the pH value and stabilizes it in the slightly acidic range (approx. pH 6.0 – 6.5). At the same time, it reduces the carbonate hardness – depending on the source water to up to almost 0 °d KH – and thus makes the water significantly softer. It also serves as a natural source of valuable humic and fulvic acids without coloring the water. In this way, Scaper's Soil creates water values that numerous tropical aquarium plants and fish are accustomed to from their natural habitats. Soft, slightly acidic water, for example, is ideal for most South American ornamental fish such as neon tetras, angelfish or discus. Scaper's Soil, despite the soft water, is also safe to use in combination with CO2 fertilization, as the pH value is stabilized by the Soil. Scaper's Soil provides crystal clear water and healthy living conditions. The porous surface provides the ideal substrate for the settlement of important cleaning bacteria. Thus, the entire substrate becomes a giant bio-filter. It thus creates optimal conditions for effective, biological self-purification and thus for the best water quality. At the same time, the Soil binds numerous pollutants directly from the water. The granules are double-fired and therefore water-stable even in the long term. ALSO FOR SHRIMPS Its pH and KH lowering properties as well as its excellent filtration performance make Scaper's Soil the optimal substrate for keeping and breeding shrimp species that require soft, slightly acidic water, such as Crystal Red and Red Bee. Scaper's Soil is due to the long-term stable grains excellent to use in combination with bottom filters, as they are often used for shrimp keeping. The water is thereby adjusted even faster to the ideal values and the filter performance is increased. Due to its loose but stable structure, the substrate is optimally supplied with oxygen, so that no foci of decay can form. Its highly porous surface forms an excellent settlement substrate for important microorganisms, which especially baby shrimps need for their development. The color and pattern of the shrimps show up excellently on Scaper's Soil. Especially white, red or yellow shrimp literally shine against the deep black background. Info about Andosol: Scaper's Soil has a particularly growth-promoting effect due to its content of natural Andosol. The term is composed of the Japanese an do, which means "black soil", and the Latin sol for "soil". Andosols develop preferably in mountainous, rainy regions on the basis of mineral-rich volcanic ashes. The soils are characterized by a dark brown to pitch-black color. They are particularly rich in vital nutrients, minerals and trace elements. At the same time, they have a high content of valuable humic and fulvic acids. Andosol soils are therefore extremely fertile and highly valued agriculturally. Specification Product information Product nameScaper's Soil, 4 L Article number4580 Water TypeFreshwater Dimensions Width200 cm Depth300 cm Height75 cm
R 575.00 - R 980.00
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Dennerle Deponit-Mix Professional 10in1
Multimineral nutrient soil for freshwater aquaria Building on its extensive knowledge of the natural habitats of the most popular aquatic plants, Dennerle has developed a humus-rich long-term mineral nutrient soil especially for aquariums. The plant is optimally supplied with all the nutrients it needs via the strong, widely branched rootstock. This allows the care of even sensitive species that are rather difficult to keep in the aquarium. Of course, Deponit-Mix does not contain any additional phosphates and nitrates – nutrients that can promote algae in excessive concentrations – and it is covered by the aquarium gravel as the bottom layer. Many years of practical experience show: Deponit-Mix effectively prevents algae plagues. The combination of depot nutrients, trace elements and clay minerals, which regulate the nutrient balance, always gives the aquatic plant roots the right amount of nutrients. Humic-rich natural peat slightly acidifies the soil and makes plant nutrients more available. Clay minerals, humus substances and soil bacteria are already active in the slightly moistened deponite mix. The bacteria are supplied with oxygen through the two holes in the lid. Also unique are the white activator beads, which provide full microorganism power right at the start like a bacterial filling station. Depending on the plant population, lighting and other fertilization, aquariums with DeponitMix can last up to 10 years. Specification Product information Product nameDeponit-Mix Professional 10in1, 2.4 kg Article number4600 Water TypeFreshwater Dimensions Width160 cm Depth160 cm Height170 cm Declaration Culture substrate for ornamental plants in aquariums using sand, rock (lava), clay granules, organic soil material from raised bog peat (H3-H5), clay mineralsOrganic matter: product contains little organic matter; pH value (CaCl2): 6.8; salt content: 1.16 g/l (KCl/l)Net mass: see product packagingDistributor: Dennerle GmbH, Industriestrasse 4, D-66981 Münchweiler, Germany Raw materials: sand (61%), rock (lava), clay granules, organic soil material from raised bog peat (H3-H5), clay minerals (bentonite).Minor components: 203 mg/l potassium K2O (CAL method), 127 mg/l magnesium Mg (CaCl2 method).Other ingredients: Using synthetic polymers to promote humus bacteria.Instructions for proper storage: Store in a dry place. Protect from sun, heat and frost. Shelf life is unlimited if stored properly.Information for proper use: See information on the packaging; Contains zinc in quantities relevant for plant cultivation. Use only in soil-independent processes.
R 445.00 - R 700.00
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Dennerle Deponit-mix Black 10in1
Multimineral nutrient soil for freshwater aquaria Based on arguably the best culture medium in the world – Deponit-Mix Professional – we have developed a black version that is almost unnoticeable under or on dark gravel. Except for the white activator beads, Deponit-Mix Black has the same excellent performance as its lighter colored sister product. Specification Product information Product nameDeponit-Mix Black 10in1, 2.4 kg Article number1350 Water TypeFreshwater Dimensions Width160 cm Depth160 cm Height170 cm Declaration Culture substrate for ornamental plants in aquariums using rock (basalt, lava), organic soil material from raised bog peat (H3-H5), clay mineralsOrganic matter: product contains little organic matter; pH value (CaCl2): 7.4; salt content: 0.66 g/l (KCl/l)Net mass: see product packagingDistributor: Dennerle GmbH, Industriestrasse 4, D-66981 Münchweiler, Germany Source materials: rock (basalt 75%, lava), organic soil material from raised bog peat (H3-H5), clay minerals (bentonite).Minor components: 84 mg/l phosphate P2O5 (CAL method), 1,064 mg/l potassium K2O (CAL method), 182 mg/l magnesium Mg (CaCl2 method)Information for proper storage: Store in a dry place. Protect from sun, heat and frost. Shelf life unlimited if stored properly.Instructions for proper use: See information on the packaging; Contains boron and zinc in quantities relevant for plant cultivation. Application only in soil-independent processes.
R 525.00 - R 795.00
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Aquavitro Aquavitro shrimp start
Aquavitro shrimp start is the complete conditioner for your freshwater shrimp aquarium. shrimp start™ removes chlorine, chloramine and ammonia. shrimp start converts ammonia into a safe, non-toxic form that is readily removed by the tank’s biofilter. shrimp start may be used during tank cycling to alleviate ammonia/nitrate toxicity and allows the biofilter to more efficiently remove them. It will also detoxify heavy metals found in the tap water. shrimp start is non-acidic and will not impact pH. Use at start-up and whenever adding or replacing water.
R 270.00 - R 365.00
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Aquavitro Aquavitro shrimp pHb
Aquavitro shrimp pHb is one part of a two-part system which aids in replicating the water chemistry found in the native habitats of freshwater shrimp by buffering water to the natural pH for each specific type of shrimp. Used according to directions, shrimp pHb maintains the proper pH parameters of freshwater shrimp while also softening water and supporting growth of plants in shrimp aquaria. shrimp pHb is made from a unique buffer system that is extremely stable and does not add sodium, which can damage plants in the aquarium.
R 240.00 - R 325.00
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Aquavitro Aquavitro shrimp pHa
Aquavitro shrimp pHa is one part of a two-part system which aids in replicating the water chemistry found in the native habitats of freshwater shrimp by buffering water to the natural pH for each specific type of shrimp. Used according to directions, shrimp pHa maintains the proper pH parameters of freshwater shrimp while also softening water and supporting growth of plants in shrimp aquaria. shrimp pHa is made from a unique buffer system that is extremely stable and does not add sodium, which can damage plants in the aquarium.
R 240.00 - R 325.00
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Aquavitro Aquavitro shrimp exo
Aquavitro shrimp exo is a stabilized potassium iodide source intended to aid in replicating the ideal environment for freshwater shrimp.
R 270.00 - R 365.00
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APT APT SKY
Discover new possibilities with SKY-boosted water.Enable shrimps and hardwater plants to thrive together with softwater plants*.Replenish all vital minerals in RO/ RODI water with no negative altering of NPK, KH or pH.Each 3.5g / 5ml per 60L adds 12ppm Calcium and 3.5ppm Magnesium (+2.5 dGH)Recommended: 15ml per 60L of RO/RODI water. *To grow softwater plants, RO/RODI water recommended if tap water measures >2 dKH APT SKY resolves the key conundrum of how to increase water hardness (specifically as a GH booster) without altering NPK values (which interfere with the calibrated ratios of fertilisers) and KH (where higher values are not favoured by most commercial aquatic plants).
R 360.00 - R 840.00
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