With CO2 and planting equipment you can ensure the health of your plants and their ability to photosynthesise, this will allow your plants to oxygenate the water in your tank. Oxygenating the water is key for the survival of any marine life and often requires hardware to achieve, if you can manage the CO2 and the number of plants carefully you can create plenty of oxygenated water for your entire tank. What are the main types of CO2 and planting equipment products? Aquatic gardening can be both challenging and deeply rewarding. Aquatic plants require some extra consideration as they require CO2 to perform photosynthesis. Our range of CO2 and planting equipment has everything you need for aquatic gardening success, including products from leading brands like JBL, TMC and Tropica. We also offer our own products including Swell Planted Aquarium Nitrogen, Swell Planted Aquarium Phosphorus, Swell Planted Aquarium Potassium, Swell Planted Aquarium Booster, Swell Planted Aquarium Iron, Swell Planted Aquarium Carbon and Swell Planted Aquarium Root Tabs. What are CO2 and planting equipment products? The number of drops multiplied by 2 gives the carbon dioxide content in mg/l. Example: 10 drops of reagent 2 = 20 mg/l CO2. too little carbon dioxide (in relationship to 100 % of the measured tank); the pH level should be in the slightly acetic range, depending on the carbonate hardness, in every case.

Plants provide the aquarium with vital oxygen for your aquarium inhabitants, prevent algae growth, remove pollutants, provide hiding places and reduce pathogens. The JBL plant fertiliser system supplies the plants with the main nutrient CO2 through the water. The plants absorb this through their leaves. Large pallet items like aquariums are deemed delivered successfully with no damage once the the driver has left the property. If a report of damage is submitted after the driver has left we may be unable to assist with replacements. We recommend refusing a damaged delivery, this is the fastest resolution.When using disposable cylinders, the adjustment knob for the working pressure is also the valve for opening your CO2 cylinder. When using refillable cylinders, you have an additional cylinder valve, open this first. The cylinder pressure now shows you a pressure of approx. 60 bar. This means that the cylinder is sufficiently filled and you can continue with the next steps. Algae problems in an aquarium can never be traced to just one factor or general condition, and instead, are always the result of a combination of different factors, which include light, fertilization, water changes – specifically, how often and how much – feeding, fish population and, of course, the specific water parameters. The pressure reducer fits disposable CO2 cylinders (U system) and refillable cylinders (M system). By unscrewing the knurled nut (W21.8x1/14) with an Allen key, the pressure reducer fits the M10x1 thread of the disposable cylinders Plants provide the aquarium with vital oxygen for the aquarium dwellers, prevent algae growth, remove pollutants, provide hiding places and reduce pathogens. The JBL plant fertiliser system supplies the plants with the main nutrient CO2 through the water. They absorb this through their leaves.

Safety tested storage cylinder, pressure cylinder with overpressure relief, stand ensures cylinder does not fall over. The system comes completely ready for connection. Screw the pressure reducer onto the CO2 storage cylinder. Connect the pressure reducer with the hose to the diffuser in the aquarium. CO2 thus enters the aquarium and is dissolved in the water with the help of the diffuser. The CO2 supply can be interrupted at night by an interposed solenoid valve (not included).With this test you can determine the CO2 content of your aquarium water in mg/l. Thus, monitor the setting of your CO2 fertiliser system. Tip: Can be easily converted to a disposable cylinder system by unscrewing the knurled union nut with an Allen key. Why test? Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the most important plant nutrient. The consump-tion of CO2 differs from aquarium to aquarium and depends, amongst other things, on the following factors: number and demands of plants, carbonate hardness, water movement and light. Fertilisation with CO2 is usually done with a CO2 fertiliser system. In the aquarium water, a CO2 content between 15 and 30 mg / l is recommended. This range is safe for fish and at the same time ensures luxuriant plant growth. 20–25 mg/l CO2 has proven to be ideal. In special aquariums with a large number of plants, higher values of up to 35 mg/l may be required. The system comes completely ready for connection. Screw the pressure reducer onto the CO2 storage cylinder. Connect the pressure reducer with the hose to the diffuser in the aquarium. The CO2 enters the aquarium and is dissolved in the water by the diffuser. The CO2 supply can be interrupted at night by adding a solenoid valve.