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Aquaforest Freshwater Carbon 500ml/16.9oz
Aquaforest Freshwater Carbon 500ml/16.9oz
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PRODUCT INFO:
High quality activated carbon granulate. Removes undesirable chemicals in aquariums, thus improving clarity of water. Recommended use of AF Carbon is only temporarily and for a short time, e.g. after treatment of fish, in the case of undesired residue in the tank or in the process of maturation of the aquarium. Thanks to the specially steam activated carbon, AF Carbon does not contain phosphate, is porous and, therefore, has a higher absorption capacity.
HOW TO USE:
Place in filter basket for 72 hours. After recommended time remove from the basket. Up to 600 l. We do not recommend the use of AF Carbon permanently as it may remove necessary elements from the water. Only for aquatic purposes. Keep in a cool place away from light and children.
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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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