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EHEIM C02 Set 400 without bottle

EHEIM C02 Set 400 without bottle

$299.99 CAD
$299.99 CAD
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EHEIM CO²Set400 without bottle

Aquarium water usually contains too little carbon dioxide (CO2) as it has already been extracted from the tap water at the waterworks. In addition to light, nitrogen, phosphate and trace elements, etc., the most important nutrient for aquarium plants is CO2 and, the stronger and healthier the plants, the less chance algae has to grow. Plants also produce more of the oxygen that fish need to breathe and CO2 also regulates the pH values in the water, when dosed correctly.

Complete with accessories, including:

  • Precision pressure reducer with manometers and precise dosing valve for reusable systems
  • 360° rotating hose connection
  • CO² specific safety hose, pressure resistant, 3m, Ø 4/6 mm
  • CO² safety diffuser including bubble counter and non-return valve for effective
  • CO² dosing
  • 5 x water test strips for analysis of the initial water values
  • CO² long-term test and indicator reagent for permanently measuring of the CO² content in the aquarium
  • Safe and toolfree installation
  • Optional accessories (not included): CO² magnetic valve (night shut-off)
  • Made in Germany
  • 3 years guarantee
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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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