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Aquasonic Iodine-Sup is formulated for iodine deficiencies in reef systems. Iodine is essential for the wellbeing of zooxanthellae algae living symbiotically within soft corals and anemones. Certain other species of algae require iodine which is easily depleted by living organisms. Protein skimming may also deplete reserves.   Directions for Use: 1ml per 50ml each week. Do not overdose.More or less may be required according to stock load. Regular water changes must still be made as this is the best way of ensuring a correct balance of seawater constituents and a reduction of possible toxic build up. It is recommended that a water change of 25% or more per month be made.

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Aquasonic Iodine-Sup is formulated for iodine deficiencies in reef systems. Iodine is essential for the wellbeing of zooxanthellae algae living symbiotically within soft corals and anemones. Certain other species of algae require iodine which is easily depleted by living organisms. Protein skimming may also deplete reserves.   Directions for Use: 1ml per 50ml each week. Do not overdose.More or less may be required according to stock load. Regular water changes must still be made as this is the best way of ensuring a correct balance of seawater constituents and a reduction of possible toxic build up. It is recommended that a water change of 25% or more per month be made.

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Growing Aquatic Plants In the natural state some river systems plants grow particularly well. These are the ones with certain water qualities and constant supplies of nutrients. Water that comes from limestone areas or springs (usually containing high levels of carbonates and/or carbon dioxide) support high levels of growth and plant varieties. Ponds or billabongs that contain rich sediment also support certain aquatic plants, growing in and out of water. The river systems however, that support the type of plants most suited to aquarium application are the ones with sustained levels of inorganic nutrients, one of the most important being iron.   Plant Nutrients in the Aquarium Iron is considered the most important nutrient for aquatic plants. Recommended levels vary between 0.25 and 1.0ppm. Total levels of 2.0ppm may be harmful to both fish and plants. Aquatic plants can only use inorganic nutrients while they exist in a non-oxidized form. This fact presents a major problem when feeding aquatic plants ordinary fertilizers, because water and dissolved oxygen will oxidize certain important elements within hours. Furthermore, some of the nutrients supplied in plant foods, chiefly phosphates and nitrates, are unwanted in an aquarium and would most likely result in an algae problem.   Aquasonic BASIC-GRO and DAILY-GRO have overcome the oxidization problem by specially formulating nutrients that only plants can use, nutrients made for aquatic application.

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Livebearers originate from various habitats, such as rainforest streams, brackish swamps and even salt water inlets. Livebearers tend to become susceptible to fungus and bacterial infections from water changes, tank movement and catching fish. Aquasonic Livebearer Water Conditioning Salts have been formulated to re-create natural conditions in your aquarium or fish bowl. It contains the correct balance of salts, natural minerals and trace elements, plus bacterial and fungal inhibitors, to promote health and wellbeing.   Use Livebearers Water Conditioning Salts with new aquarium water, when starting up an aquarium or doing a water change. Do not use with water used to top up aquarium evaporation. It will raise General Hardness by approx. 110ppm, TDS will rise by 690ppm and Salinity by 660ppm. Further addition of common salt is not recommended. NOTE: This may affect some aquatic plants.   Directions for Use: Add one level teaspoon (approx. 5gm) per 5L of water. Re-seal container when not in use. Do not redose without a water change. To calculate approximate aquarium capacity: Multiply the length x width x water level height (in cm) and divide by 1,000 for litres.

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Livebearers originate from various habitats, such as rainforest streams, brackish swamps and even salt water inlets. Livebearers tend to become susceptible to fungus and bacterial infections from water changes, tank movement and catching fish. Aquasonic Livebearer Water Conditioning Salts have been formulated to re-create natural conditions in your aquarium or fish bowl. It contains the correct balance of salts, natural minerals and trace elements, plus bacterial and fungal inhibitors, to promote health and wellbeing.   Use Livebearers Water Conditioning Salts with new aquarium water, when starting up an aquarium or doing a water change. Do not use with water used to top up aquarium evaporation. It will raise General Hardness by approx. 110ppm, TDS will rise by 690ppm and Salinity by 660ppm. Further addition of common salt is not recommended. NOTE: This may affect some aquatic plants.   Directions for Use: Add one level teaspoon (approx. 5gm) per 5L of water. Re-seal container when not in use. Do not redose without a water change. To calculate approximate aquarium capacity: Multiply the length x width x water level height (in cm) and divide by 1,000 for litres.

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Aquasonic Mac-Algae-Sup supplies iron in a chelated form plus other vital nutrients necessary for the growth and development of macro and micro algae in marine aquariums. Marine plants, zooxanthellae and coralline algae will greatly benefit from the use of Mac-Algae-Sup.   Directions for Use: 1ml per 50L each week. This formulation does not contain phosphates or nitrates. Correct light and water conditions are also important requirements for algae growth. To calculate approximate aquarium capacity: Multiply the length x width x water level height (in cm) and divide by 1,000 for litres.

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Aquasonic Mac-Algae-Sup supplies iron in a chelated form plus other vital nutrients necessary for the growth and development of macro and micro algae in marine aquariums. Marine plants, zooxanthellae and coralline algae will greatly benefit from the use of Mac-Algae-Sup.   Directions for Use: 1ml per 50L each week.This formulation does not contain phosphates or nitrates. Correct light and water conditions are also important requirements for algae growth. To calculate approximate aquarium capacity: Multiply the length x width x water level height (in cm) and divide by 1,000 for litres.

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Magna Clear will clear water in aquariums when water is cloudy or where gravel has dirtied the water. Ideal for new aquariums. Excellent for fish bowls. Magna Clear will assist filters in your aquarium to work more efficiently and also helps clear aquariums with insufficient filtration and bowls with no filtration. Magna Clear settles and collects suspended organic matter, which can then be easily siphoned off leaving your aquarium clear.   Directions for Use: 1ml per 20L, (3 drops per 4L) for clearing cloudy or new aquariums.1ml per 40L for improved filtration or to settle suspended organic matter.   Important: Dilute calculated dosage in a small quantity of water before dispersal into the aquarium. Airstones and filtration will help the dispersion. Only gentle agitation is required. Repeat if necessary after 24 hours. Do not use more than twice in 14 days.

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Magna Clear will clear water in aquariums when water is cloudy or where gravel has dirtied the water. Ideal for new aquariums. Excellent for fish bowls. Magna Clear will assist filters in your aquarium to work more efficiently and also helps clear aquariums with insufficient filtration and bowls with no filtration. Magna Clear settles and collects suspended organic matter, which can then be easily siphoned off leaving your aquarium clear.   Directions for Use: 1ml per 20L, (3 drops per 4L) for clearing cloudy or new aquariums.1ml per 40L for improved filtration or to settle suspended organic matter.   Important: Dilute calculated dosage in a small quantity of water before dispersal into the aquarium. Airstones and filtration will help the dispersion. Only gentle agitation is required. Repeat if necessary after 24 hours. Do not use more than twice in 14 days.

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Magna Clear will clear water in aquariums when water is cloudy or where gravel has dirtied the water. Ideal for new aquariums. Excellent for fish bowls. Magna Clear will assist filters in your aquarium to work more efficiently and also helps clear aquariums with insufficient filtration and bowls with no filtration. Magna Clear settles and collects suspended organic matter, which can then be easily siphoned off leaving your aquarium clear.   Directions for Use: 1ml per 20L, (3 drops per 4L) for clearing cloudy or new aquariums.1ml per 40L for improved filtration or to settle suspended organic matter.   Important: Dilute calculated dosage in a small quantity of water before dispersal into the aquarium. Airstones and filtration will help the dispersion. Only gentle agitation is required. Repeat if necessary after 24 hours. Do not use more than twice in 14 days.

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Normal pH The pH of water in the ocean is around 8.1. This is also the recommended pH of a marine aquarium, with levels slightly above or below this value considered acceptable. This happens as a result of the carbonate hardness value of sea water, which is about 125ppm. However, certain events such as biological filtration of a marine aquarium, tend to reduce the carbonate hardness value and therefore lower the pH. Also certain influences, such as carbon dioxide, can affect the reading of pH value.   Biological Filtration The assimilation of waste by bacteria in the filter of a marine aquarium is an acidifying process and in time will reduce the carbonate hardness value of the water. As this occurs, the pH value will fall. Carbonate hardness levels can be maintained with Aquasonic Carbonate Hardness Generator Powder. At a pH of 8.1 the carbonate hardness value should be 125ppm. If the carbonate hardness value of a marine aquarium is correct, yet pH values are not, the influence of carbon dioxide should be considered.   The Effects of CO2 For pH to read correctly, carbon dioxide must be in equilibrium with the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide is produced by fish, plants, corals and bacteria assimilating waste in the biological filter in the aquarium. Some trickle (mini-reef) filters can expel carbon dioxide so efficiently that the quantity of carbon dioxide is less than the atmosphere, so pH reads higher than it really is. Likewise, in an aquarium with substrate filtration, carbon dioxide has some difficulty escaping as it is produced by the biological filter and other life. Under these conditions, carbonic acid may be formed and pH will read lower.   Using pH to Advantage During the development of bacteria in a biological filter, ammonia and nitrate conditions ensure. Both are deadly to marine fish. The toxicity of ammonia and nitrite, however, is in direct relation to the pH value of the water in the system. By lowering the pH, the toxicity of these deadly conditions is minimised. To lessen the toxicity of nitrite, lower the pH to 7.5.

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Aquasonic Marine Start is the safe and easy way to start up a marine biological filter, before stocking an aquarium. As the biological filter systems used in marine aquariums develop, toxic conditions occur. Aquasonic Marine Start chemically induces these conditions into a filter system by creating ammonia and then nitrite conditions. This leads to the development of nitrifying bacteria. This bacteria attaches to the filtration medium, filtering the water to convert toxic ammonia and nitrite to less harmful nitrate. Use Aquasonic's Ammonia Test Kit and Nitrite Test Kit to monitor the levels.   Directions for Use: 1ml per 20L each day for 7 days. Avoid using activated carbon or other absorbent filtration until the nitrifying bacteria are established. Adequate circulation to ensure oxygen supply through the filter medium is essential. A spike ammonia will develop over the first 7-10 days. This will decrease when a population of Nitrosococcus sp. becomes established. Following this, a spike in nitrite will be observed over days 10-21. Once this spike decreases, a population of NItrococcus sp. has become established. When the nitrite reading is zero, the aquarium may be safely stocked. Please note times may vary according to water quality and conditions.   To calculate approximate aquarium capacity: Multiply the length x width x water level height (in cm) and divide by 1,000 for litres.

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