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Aquaforest Filter Floss 20cm x 1m (7.9" x 39.6")
Aquaforest Filter Floss 20cm x 1m (7.9" x 39.6")
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Crystal clear, free from impurities, water is one of the key elements deciding on your tank’s look. Not only biological but also mechanical filtration takes great part in the fight for pure water. AF Filter Floss effectively removes visible water contamination. Dense and compact non-woven fabric easily catches all impurities such as detritus, uneaten food residues or feces. All mentioned may result in the difficult to remove dust in the water depth.
AF Filter Floss is a perfect remedy to solve these issues. Visible water pollution affects not only the aesthetics of the tank, but also its general health. Too much debris builds up levels of compounds such as nitrate, ammonia, and phosphate. The use of AF Filter Floss will allow greater control over these parameters.
AF Filter Floss is efficient and easy to use. You can easily place it to any type of sump. The package includes a non-woven fabric with dimensions of 20 x 100 cm, which can be cut in any way to fit your filtration system. In order to maintain the highest efficiency of mechanical filtration, it is recommended to regularly replace the element as soon as you notice dirt and the resulting change in the color of the fabric. AF Filter Floss is made of materials safe for fish and corals. It doesn’t contain chemicals and doesn’t affect the water parameters.
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LIGHT
LOW: Place coral at the bottom of the tank. Depending on the type, coral may need to be placed off sand and therefore mounted on a ceramic disc of piece of rock.
MEDIUM: Place coral at mid-range of the tank. Best placed/glued on top of a rock scape at mid-range height.
HIGH: Place coral from mid range to just below water level. SPS coral are shallow growing so they require and are able to tolerate intense light.
FLOW
LOW: Most soft coral do well with a small, gentle pulse. There are certain corals that can even be placed in areas of indirect flow, meaning places aside a rock structure or set into a entrance to a cave style space.
MEDIUM: Many LPS types of coral prefer medium pulse current. Most Euphyllia or corals that have more tissue structure connected to their skeleton, don’t like to be in a high flow area like the direct flow of the wave pump.
HIGH: Similar to high light, SPS enjoy being in some heavy current. Most LPS and SPS that branch encrust or plate prefer high flow that simulates the top water waves.
SKILL
ENTRY: While some may say beginner level, "Entry" is a good term to be used when starting out in the world of corals and marine life. Prior to adding livestock, you want to ensure that your reef has the proper parameters including zero levels of ammonia and nitrite. Seeing traces of nitrate in your waters is a good sign - just keep them at a lower level of 2ppm to 10ppm. Maintaining correct temperature and salinity are a huge factor to stable parameters. Starting to monitor your PH, alkalinity, calcium and magnesium is a great habit to get into to keep a successful reef.
While some soft coral don’t require too much light, having a proper reef light that puts out the proper pars is very important. You'll also want to have a good amount of flow and protected rock areas, as placing corals in their happy spot is ideal for success.
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