In all aquarium systems, biological activity develops in your filter, and on the surface of gravels and decorations etc. These bacteria are essential to achieve a balance in your aquarium and different types of bacteria need to be present in the right proportions to break down waste and deal with ammonia, nitrite and nitrate, which can all be harmful to your fish. Every time you change or add something in your tank, or you clean it, you potentially upset the balance because you are effectively removing some of these bacteria. The replacement of plants and coral or cleaning of filters, gravel or substrate, even in part, can also cause a NITRITE condition to re-occur, even in well-established aquariums. Complete sterilisation during the cleaning of an aquarium will also result in a NITRITE condition because you have removed bacteria in the sterilisation process.NITRITE is toxic to fish, even in quantities as small as 1ppm. If you are starting a new aquarium, it is recommended that you don’t put new fish into the system until a NITRITE reading of less than 1ppm is achieved (ideally zero).   Recurring Nitrite Condition The biological activity in a filter may take as long as three months to develop fully, and in this time, due to increases in the number of fish, the NITRITE condition may re-occur. Evidence has shown, by lowering the pH to 7.5, the toxicity of NITRITE is minimised. If a system does develop nitrite on a continual basis, after it is fully conditioned, it may mean that the surface area of the biological filter is undersized, or the number of fish in the tank is too great.   Assisting Biological Establishment To assist, ensure the temperature is steady, at or above 26 deg C, check the flow of water through the filters is well distributed and sufficient, and oxygen levels are adequate. When cleaning your filter media, use cold or lukewarm water only as hot water will kill the bacteria.   To Break The Ammonia - Nitrite - Nitrate Cycle: Perform a water change Remove anything that can cause ammonia to form (e.g., dead organic matter or excess fish waste) from amongst the substrate (e.g., gravel cleaner) Use Aquasonic AMMO-GONE to neutralise ammonia in the system. The manual addition of live strains of nitrifying bacteria can also aid in kick starting the biological activity in the filter system.   Directions for Use: Rinse the clean test tube and cap several times in the water to be tested. Fill the test tube to the 5ml mark with the water to be tested. Add 3 drops of Nitrite Reagent A. Add 3 drops of Nitrite Reagent B. Cap the test tube and invert twice. Wait a minimum of 2 minutes, but no longer than 3 minutes, to compare the test with the colour chart. After this time the test will continue to colour, but further colouration is irrelevant. Place the test tube on the white background of the colour chart and view vertically down the tube. The colour in the test tube is best viewed with natural light behind you. After completion of the test, wash the test tube carefully as a previous test could influence the next one.

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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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For growth and vitality, Aquasonic Bio-Vit is a supplement containing many vitamins and amino acids, formulated to suit the requirements of marine life, especially corals, anemones and other invertebrates. The boost of amino acids and vitamins will enhance growth and vitality in all aquariums inhabitants. BIO-VIT provides marine aquariums with elements essential to protect and promote marine life. For strong aquarium inhabitants that flourish use Aquasonic Bio-Vit.   Directions for Use: For an established aquarium, 1ml per 50ml each week. For a new aquarium, 1ml per 10L of aquarium water.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 Bio-Trace is an essential trace element supplement for marine aquariums. It contains a selection of trace elements found in natural seawater that are easily depleted within the confinements of a marine aquarium. Trace elements are essential for the health, growth and wellbeing of marine fish, corals and invertebrates. Use Aquasonic Bio-Trace weekly for best results.   Directions for Use: 1ml per 50L each week. Use no more than once a week and do not overdose. Treatment may begin when the aquarium is stocked but not before. Regular water changes must still be made. A water change of 25% or more per month is recommended. 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 Vertonex assists in the treatment of white spot (cryptocaryonirritans) when corals and invertebrates are present in marine aquaria. It is safe to use with invertebrates and corals present in the aquarium.

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Most water supplies such as tap water, are chlorinated. Chlorine can be extremely harmful to aquarium fish. Water Purifier is the most important supplement for the aquarist. Water Purifier will effectively neutralise chlorine and chloramines in tap water immediately, making water safe for aquarium use. Following the use of Aquasonic Water Purifier, use Aquasonic Water Conditioning Salts to create an ideal habitat for fish and aquatic plants. For trouble free saltwater, use Aquasonic Ocean Nature Sea Salt, adding the Water Purifier before mixing salt with water.   Directions for Use: 1ml per 10ml of water.Add to new aquarium water or any water to be added to the aquarium. Pre-mix Water Purifier with tap water before adding to aquariums containing fish. 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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Use Power Water Conditioner when starting up an aquarium to remove chlorine and chloramines which can be very harmful to aquarium fish. Power also contains elements that will remove heavy metals from the aquarium. Fungal inhibitors have also been added to help guard against infections.   Directions for Use: 1ml per 10L of water. Use Power when starting up a new aquarium or when adding water for a water change. Premix Power with tap water before adding to aquariums containing fish. After using Power in freshwater aquariums always add Aquasonic Water Conditioning Salts to maintain that natural environment for your fish. In marine aquariums, use Power before the addition of Aquasonic Ocean Nature Sea Salt.

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Use Power Water Conditioner when starting up an aquarium to remove chlorine and chloramines which can be very harmful to aquarium fish. Power also contains elements that will remove heavy metals from the aquarium. Fungal inhibitors have also been added to help guard against infections.   Directions for Use: 1ml per 10L of water. Use Power when starting up a new aquarium or when adding water for a water change. Premix Power with tap water before adding to aquariums containing fish. After using Power in freshwater aquariums always add Aquasonic Water Conditioning Salts to maintain that natural environment for your fish. In marine aquariums, use Power before the addition of Aquasonic Ocean Nature Sea Salt.

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Use Power Water Conditioner when starting up an aquarium to remove chlorine and chloramines which can be very harmful to aquarium fish. Power also contains elements that will remove heavy metals from the aquarium. Fungal inhibitors have also been added to help guard against infections.   Directions for Use: 1ml per 10L of water. Use Power when starting up a new aquarium or when adding water for a water change. Premix Power with tap water before adding to aquariums containing fish. After using Power in freshwater aquariums always add Aquasonic Water Conditioning Salts to maintain that natural environment for your fish. In marine aquariums, use Power before the addition of Aquasonic Ocean Nature Sea Salt.

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Ammo-gone will neutralise ammonia, chlorine and chloramines, in fresh or salt water. When neutralising ammonia, use an Aquasonic Ammonia Test Kit to determine the level of ammonia present and the increase or decrease the dosage proportionally to neutralise it in one dose. In areas where ammonia or chloramines are a problem in tap water, Ammo-gone is essential. Use each time a new aquarium is installed, when water changes are made or transporting fish. If mixing salt water for marine aquariums, use Ammo-gone. Following the use of of Ammo-gone, use Aquasonic Water Conditioning Salts to create that ideal habitat. For trouble free saltwater, use Aquasonic Ocean Natures Sea Salt. For aquarium use only. Keep out of reach of children.   Directions for Use: To neutralise chlorine or chloramines use 5ml per 20ml of water. To neutralise ammonia, 5ml per 20l of water neutralise 0.75ppm ammonia. Ammo-gone has no effect on marine salts and can be use with invertebrates. Always treat new water before adding to your aquarium.   Note: Ammo-gone may bleach clothing if accidentally spilled. Ammo-gone may cause faulty readings with ammonia test kits that use Nessler's reagents.  

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Water changes can be very tough on aquarium fish, often resulting in disease or even fatality. Protech has been formulated to effectively assist fish with recovery after a water change, transport or handling. Protech replaces slime coating and makes fish feel well by providing a powerful vitamin mix including: B1, B2, B6, B12, E, and A. This enables the fish to fight off disease and start feeding again quickly. Use during and after transport, after a water change, after any handling of fish or simply as a vitamin supplement. Fungal inhibitors have also been added to help guard against infections.   Directions for Use: 1ml per 20L for general use. For fish in a poor state use treatments as high as 1ml per 5L to assist in faster recovery. For transport use general dose rates. 1ml - approx. 15 drops. 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 Frystarter has been specially formulated to feed newly hatched fry. It contains shrimp, fish, egg, vitamins and minerals, and has a variety of tiny food particles suitable for both livebearer and egglayer fry. When feeding, Frystarter stays in suspension longer, giving the fry a constant supply of food. Filtration should be maintained as an adequate safe guard against the risk of over feeding.    Directions for Use: Feed the newly hatched fry 3-4 drops, 3 times daily dependant on aquarium size and fry numbers. Careful observation will enable you to achieve the correct dosage for your particular species of fish. 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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