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EHEIM pHControl+e

EHEIM pHControl+e

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EHEIM pHcontrol+e – the smart controller for monitoring and readjusting the pH value in your aquarium

With the EHEIM pHcontrol+e you can easily monitor and optimize the pH in your aquarium via a smartphone, tablet, or PC/MAC simply via a WiFi connection and your web browser. A pH sensor measures the current pH value of the water, and the pHcontrol+e automatically provides the necessary CO2 supply. By controlling the magnetic valve connected in series to the CO2 system it adds as much CO2 as required until the desired pH value is reached.

To achieve this you must connect your CO2 system, i.e., a CO2 bottle via pressure reducer as well as magnetic valve (see the EHEIM CO2 sets) and a CO2 diffuser. The pHcontrol+e has a day/night control and can be linked to the lighting control EHEIM LEDcontrol+e (see the EHEIM DIGITAL family).

In addition to light, nitrogen, phosphate, trace elements, etc., the plants in your aquarium need CO2 above all as an important nutrient. The better they thrive, the more oxygen they release, which the fish need to breathe. Thus, the EHEIM pHcontrol+e indirectly provides oxygen and the optimal pH value for your fish by adding CO2. This is usually between pH 6 and pH 8; pH 7 is considered a neutral value for reference.

Note:

The basis for measuring and stabilising the pH value is the carbonate hardness ("KH") of the water. Therefore, the EHEIM pHcontrol+e (in Smart mode) initially queries the KH value. Because KH, CO2 and pH value influence each other.

Features of the EHEIM pHcontrol+e

• A smart controller for monitoring and controlling the pH value in the aquarium by regulating the addition of CO2.

• Includes Wireless WiFi connection with a WLAN-enabled end device (smartphone, tablet, PC/MAC).

• Has connection and compatibility with devices of the EHEIM DIGITAL family.

• Measures the pH value through the pH sensor (measuring range: pH 0 to pH 14).

• Control range of the controller pH 6 to pH 9.

• Needs to be coupled via pressure reducer with CO2 bottle (EHEIM CO2 set).

• Electronically controls addition of CO2 through interposed magnetic valve.

• Adjusts CO2 addition by linking with LEDcontrol+e (day/night control) in smart mode or simple and extended bio mode with own day/night control.

• Queries the KH value (carbonate hardness) in advance.

• Sets water test and calibration reminders.

• Guided calibrations of the pH sensor.

• Sends warning for deviation of pH value (up/down).

• Notes if EHEIM pH sensor needs to be replaced.

• Provides best performance, high power, stable connection, and large memory capacity through new improved chip generation

• Highest safety and reliability - 3 years warranty

Accessories included

  1. Non-return valve
  2. Power supply unit
  3. pH electrode (BNC)
  4. Calibration liquid pH 7.01
  5. Magnetic valve 24V
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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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