to make all marine aquariums healthy, thriving and their owners feel proud.

43 Pages·2017·13.72 MB·English

to make all marine aquariums healthy,
thriving and their owners feel proud.
2017 | www.aquaforest.eu
From this catalogue you will learn our story, the ideas
behind our products and everything that you need to
know about:
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our history food coral farm
and mission for fish
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aquaforest water what we are
probiotic chemistry proud of?
method
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product
reef salts aquascaping
dosage
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supplements
test kits
and coral
foods
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coral equipment
enhacement
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Our history and mission
For people all around the
world finally a worry free,
aquaforest was affordable and beautiful
established in 1995
marine aquarium.
Initially we manufactured substrates and aquatic plant
fertilizers for zoos, aquariums and professional plant farms.
A couple of years after the launch we started our own
aquatic plant, fish and coral farms. As our cultures grew,
we realized that to expand further we needed our own
sea salt, foods and supplements, as no supplier could
match our requirements for the high quality products.
And so our quest to create top-notch products for
marine aquariums began. We started to invest heavily in
research to create our own unique products. Our results
were so good and the products that we created worked
so well, that we decided we could no longer keep them
to ourselves. We began to market them.
At the beginning of 2011 we started the production of
AQUAFOREST ™ products for retail customers. The entire
range soon gained significant attention from shops and
marine aquarists.
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what makes our
products special?
All our products are manufactured in the EU from Our customers can contact our team online via our
the carefully selected components and under strict website or reach us in a number of discussion groups
laboratory supervision. We constantly test and to get council, advice and answers to even the
improve the composition of our products to exceed trickiest questions regarding running reef aquariums.
the expectations of our customers.
“Our passion is our strength.”
Billie Joe Armstrong
produced with passion.
The founders of Aquaforest are passionate We want to provide the knowledge and the
about beautiful corals and aquariums and we best quality products to all aquarists - beginners and Our thriving Coral Farm is fully
want to share this passion with our customers. advanced hobbyists - so they can create and enjoy
We know inside and out how to keep marine their beautiful reef aquariums. based on Aquaforest products.
aquariums, as we breed many interesting marine
species and have our own coral farm.

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aquaforest
probiotic method
After years of research and tests we came up with
the most efficient product formulas and we developed
a unique Aquaforest Probiotic Method. As a result
we are one of few who can offer products that allow
harvesting even the most demanding coral species.
Advantages:
safe cost effective
Steady environment for even Maintain optimal conditions for longer.
the most sensitive species.
advanced stunning results
Maintain natural conditions Healthier corals with beautiful
that are perfect for even and more vibrant colors.
the most demanding corals.
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Aquaforest Probiotic Method
it’s all about water…
seawater to be exact.
Needless to say, seawater is the basic environment Fish and other marine organisms are extremely
for every marine creature. Aquaforest has it at its core sensitive to any change in their living environment,
to create products that can help you create natural so every marine aquarium keeper’s priority is to
seawater conditions in your marine aquarium. maintain the living conditions steadily. It’s a vey
complex process and it requires creating a balanced
mix of conditions. Our job is to give you the products
that will help you achieve just that.
basic elements in sea water:
H H O K K+
2
O H O, O C HCO -, CO -, CO
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Cl Cl- Br Br-
Na Na+ B B(OH)3, B(OH)4-
Mg Mg + Si Si(OH)4 delicate balance
2
S SO -, NaSO -
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Ca Ca +
2
optimum water parameters:
Fish waste, excess food, and the decomposition Therefore Nitrate and Phosphate removal can be
of animal and plant tissues produce Ammonia, very demanding, expensive and time consuming.
Phosphates and other organic compounds that
Ca 410 ppm KH 7 dKH can be harmful to sea organisms. Aquaforest Probiotic Method introduces carefully
Mg 1300 ppm K 390 ppm selected bacteria into the aquarium to help reduce
While in the oceans unwanted waste is removed by the levels of harmful Nitrates and Phosphates to
Salinity 34 ppt
natural cycles in a relatively easy way, in the marine create the optimal conditions for keeping even
aquarium it is tricky to strike the same balance. the most demanding reef aquarium.
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Aquaforest Probiotic Method
reef probiotics
Bio S
Carefully selected bacteria used to accelerate the
start of the natural Nitrogen cycle. Beneficial when
setting up a new tank.
10 ml
fresh salt
water water 50 ml
Pro Bio S
Probiotic bacteria that help maintain perfect
conditions in every aquarium. They absorb
organic carbon, nitrates and phosphates. They
also transform unwanted organic compounds
to a biomass that can be easily removed by
a skimmer. Pro Bio S is an excellent food source
for corals.
10 ml
fresh salt
water water 50 ml
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Aquaforest Probiotic Method
Pro Bio F
Probiotic bacteria with culture medium for
NO PO reduction. It stimulates the development
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of bacterioplankton, one of the main nutrients
for all corals.
fresh salt
water water 25 g
-NP Pro
Liquid Polymer - Media for a growth of probiotic bacteria. After
addition of -NP Pro, bacteria will grow rapidly and in that way will
convert unwanted nutrients like nitrate and phosphate into biomass.
Precision, effectiveness, and low
As a result, bacteria will be skimmed off or absorbed by corals and filter
feeders, in this manner providing an additional source of natural food.
Recommended to use in conjunction with Pro Bio S.
cost make Aquaforest Probiotic
Method unique. 10 ml
fresh salt
water water 50 ml 2000 ml
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reef salts
The formula of our salts is based on the purest
components created in strict laboratory conditions
to satisfy the requirements of even the most
demanding marine organisms. Trace mineral
composition of macro elements and micro elements
in our salts perfectly recreates natural sea salt to help
maintain stable and natural marine environment.
We carefully test every batch of our
salt to make sure that every grain
meets our very high standards.
all our salts
are phosphate
& nitrate free
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Reef Salts
Quality Certificate
Probiotic Reef Salt
now online!
Its unique formula is designed to create the
best conditions for the most demanding
marine organisms micro and macro nutrients
Aquaforest products are manufactured in the EU under strict laboratory supervision to meet the highest quality standards. Each product is prepared from carefully
selected raw components in quantities proven to yield consistent composition. contained in it fully meet the demand of
corals for proper growth. The composition
how is our marine salt product range tested?
We mix our Marine Salt in 1 metric tonne (2204lb) batches, and 3 separate samples per batch are collected during the production stage for testing. Each of these of Probiotics accelerates coral growth and
samples is dissolved in 15 litres (4US gal) of RO water. Our experienced team of professionals perform ICP-OES analysis to verify that the chemical composition is helps maintain healthy reef conditions and
within consistent range, and to rule out the presence of unwanted contaminants at the same time. Note: Even though our salt is thoroughly mixed, not every bucket/
low NO and PO .
box will be identical. The parameters can vary slightly between containers and around a 2-3% variation is acceptable. This fluctuation is a result of both physical 3 4
properties of the mix and the limitations of the processing techniques available. These variations are still smaller than the typical margin for error for popular hobbyist
test kits.
how to identify the batch number of my aquaforest salt?
Labels displaying Batch numbers are present in 2 locations:
1. On the outside of the bucket or cardboard box*
2. Inside the packaging (e.g. on the inside of the bucket lid or cardboard box)
The first probiotic
*Salt produced after May 1, 2017
salt on the market!
where can i find the parameters of my aquaforest salt?
You can check the ICP-OES report from your Batch here: www.aquaforest.eu/icp-oes-results.
sometimes my home tests show different parameters to those stated on the label.
why?
There are no hobbyist test kits available on the market that are able to measure small discrepancies with 100%
accuracy. Variations of parameters are typically still smaller than the acceptable error of the test kits available, and
therefore there is little chance of a negative impact on aquarium life.
icp-oes tested
how to prepare salt for testing? chemical composition:
We recommend to prepare at least 15 litres (4 US gal) of saltwater. Mix your RO water with 585g (20.63 oz) of salt,
and perform the test at least 2 hours after fully dissolved. Always check the salinity in which the test was made, as
this will influence the measured parameters. A salinity refractometer is recommended, together with a calibration
fluid. *Note that salinity readings also depend on the temperature. Please check your salinity at 20°C (68°F). Cl 19000 - 19500 mg/l F 1,4 - 1,5 mg/l
If you detect a small difference in parameters between your tank and the salt, the impact is also minor. For example if you make the typical recommended 10% water Na 10500 - 10600 mg/l Fe 0,08 - 0,09 mg/l
change, the change in parameters of your tank will only be 10% of the difference.If the Calcium level in your aquarium is 430ppm and the water change water is
Mg 1300 - 1380 mg/l Sr 7 - 9 mg/l
450ppm, the difference is 20ppm. But as you are actually only changing 10% of aquarium volume, 10% of that 20ppm is only 2ppm. Changing water this way, with
that discrepancy, would only result in a difference of 2ppm of Calcium. That’s 0.5%. S 880 - 890 mg/l dKH 7,2 - 8,0
E.g. Tank Ca = 430 ppm. New salt water Ca=450 ppm. The difference: 450-430 =20 ppm. Estimated impact: 10% *20 =2. Ca 410 - 440 mg/l pH 7,8 - 8,0
Tank Ca after change will be 432ppm
K 380 - 400 mg/l Salinity 34 ppt
Br 60 - 70 mg/l Temp. 24 °C
check parameters of your salt fast & easy at:
aquaforest.eu/icp-oes-results
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