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Features & Benefits:

• Efficiency and Durability: The "Gold" difference refers to the motor, which runs at a higher efficiency, resulting in cooler and quieter operation, lower power consumption, and a longer life. The motor includes more copper in the windings for increased durability.
• Quiet Operation: Reviewers and product descriptions consistently mention its quiet operation, a major benefit for indoor aquarium use.
• Minimal Heat Transfer: The design ensures minimal heat is transferred to the aquarium water, which is crucial for maintaining stable water temperatures in reef tanks.

The Reeflo Snapper Gold external pump is part of a "hybrid" system that can be configured to operate with different flow rates by switching impellers, with the Snapper configuration offering a maximum flow rate of around 11,000 liters per hour (equivalent to approximately 2,400 to 2,600 gallons per hour). 

Key Specifications

This external direct drive pump is known for its energy efficiency, quiet operation, and durability, making it a popular choice for large aquarium systems. The "Gold" model features a higher efficiency motor that runs cooler and quieter than the standard model. 

The Reeflo BlowHole 2700 is a  external water pump previously used for applications like aquariums, sumps, and protein skimmers, known for its high flow rate and power. 

Features & Benefits:

According to retailers and user forums, the key specifications for the Reeflo BlowHole 2700 are: 

• Max Flow Rate: 2700 GPH (gallons per hour)
• Max Watts: 160 watts
• Inlet/Outlet Connections: 1 inch Female Pipe Thread (FPT) inlet and 1 inch FPT outlet
• Type: External-only pump (designed for inline use, not submersible)
• Flow Control: Features three adjustable flow rates

The Reef Octopus Lux Classic 90 is a complete, all-in-one 48-gallon aquarium system that includes the tank, a matching stand, sump, return pump, and a protein skimmer. It is not just a standalone protein skimmer, but a full setup designed for saltwater aquariums. 

System Components and Features

The Lux Classic 90 system is designed for ease of use and a modern aesthetic, featuring rimless, low-iron glass for a clear view of your aquatic life. 

Included Protein Skimmer Details 

The protein skimmer included with the system is the in-sump Reef Octopus Classic 150-INT, which features a hybrid conical body design for efficient organic waste removal. 

• Performance: It is rated for aquariums up to 800 Litres according to Aqua Concepts specifications, making it a powerful inclusion for the 48-gallon tank.
• Pump: It uses a Reef Octopus Aquatrance 2000s pinwheel pump, specifically designed for protein skimming.
• Maintenance: The skimmer is made of high-quality cast acrylic and disassembles for easy cleaning. Reviewers note that regular cleaning of the collection cup (at least once a week) is recommended for optimal performance

The Hailea CPA-120 Air Pump is a robust, high-output AC/DC air pump designed for large aquariums, ponds, and aquaculture, featuring an automatic battery backup for power outages. The Hailea CPA-120 offers significant aeration capacity and reliable operation. Hailea CPA-120 Air Pump is a robust unit with significant air output and a built-in battery backup feature. Key specifications include a flow rate of 120 liters per minute and a power consumption of 28 watts. 

Features & Benefits:

• Flow Rate: The pump provides a substantial airflow of 120 liters per minute (7200 liters per hour), delivered through two outlets.
• Power & Backup: It operates on AC mains power but includes a built-in, maintenance-free 12V DC battery that provides up to 8 hours of backup power in the event of a power failure, automatically switching between modes.
• Adjustable Output: The air output is variable, allowing users to fine-tune the aeration level to their specific needs, which can also help conserve battery life when on DC power.
• Low Noise: The unit uses a multi-level muffler and damping systems designed for low-noise operation despite its high output.
• Oil-Free Design: It features an oil-free lubricated design, ensuring the air produced is clean and free of contaminants for safe use in aquatic environments.
• Intelligent Control: An intelligent microcomputer control system manages power switching and battery protection/recharging. 

Technical Specifications

The Juwel SmartCam is a wireless, high-definition underwater camera that allows users The Hailea CPA-60 is a compact, dual-mode (AC/DC) air pump designed for continuous oxygen supply in aquariums, ponds, and hydroponic systems, featuring a built-in battery backup for power outages. 

Features & Benefits:

• Dual Power Mode: The pump operates on AC power (mains supply) and automatically switches to its internal 12V maintenance-free battery (DC power) in the event of a power failure, ensuring uninterrupted operation.
• Battery Life: On a full charge, the battery can provide power for approximately 8 to 9 hours, making it ideal for safeguarding aquatic life during blackouts.
• Adjustable Air Output: The airflow can be adjusted with a fine-tune control, allowing users to regulate aeration levels and optimize battery runtime.
• Low Noise: It features a multi-level muffler and damping system for silent operation.
• Oil-Free Technology: The pump uses oil-free technology to generate clean air, preventing contamination in aquariums or ponds. 

Specifications

to monitor their aquarium remotely via a smartphone or tablet app. It is designed to provide real-time live streaming and integrated photo/video functions for both freshwater and marine environments. 

Features & Benefits

• Remote Monitoring: The camera provides a live stream of your aquarium, accessible from anywhere in the world via the free JUWEL Smart App (available for Android and iOS devices).
• High-Definition Video: It offers a 120-degree camera angle and HD resolution (1280 x 720 pixels) for clear and detailed views of aquatic life.
• Photo and Video Functions: Users can capture photos and record videos of their underwater world at any time through the app and easily share them.
• Easy Installation: The camera features an integrated suction mount and a ball joint for individual orientation, allowing flexible placement anywhere within the aquarium.
• Multi-User Access: The app allows you to easily share camera access with family members, so multiple people can enjoy the view.
• Compatibility: The SmartCam is suitable for use in both freshwater and seawater aquariums

The Juwel HeliaLux SmartControl Lighting Control System is a Wi-Fi-enabled controller that allows users to program and customise the lighting for their Juwel HeliaLux LED aquarium lights via a web interface or mobile app. It enables features like creating daily routines with up to 16 light phases (e.g., sunrise, sunset, dusk, and moonlight), individually adjusting light colours on certain models, and simulating effects like cloud cover. The SmartControl can be used with a single HeliaLux light or up to two with an optional splitter, and it integrates with voice assistants like 

Features & Benefits:

• Wireless control: Connects to your home Wi-Fi network for control via a mobile phone, tablet, or PC.
• Programmable routines: Create custom lighting schedules with up to 16 light phases, including dawn, daylight, and dusk.
• Color control: Individually adjust the color channels (e.g., white, blue, red, green on the HeliaLux Spectrum).
• Live preview: A live preview feature allows you to see the effect of your changes in real-time as you program them.
• Cloud effects: Simulate natural cloud movements with adjustable intensity and intervals.
• Multiple light units: Can control up to two HeliaLux LED lights using an optional splitter.
• Voice control: Compatible with voice assistants such as Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant.
• Pre-set profiles: Comes with pre-configured biotop profiles and allows you to save up to 8 custom light profiles.
• Maintenance mode: Includes a special mode for when you are performing maintenance on the aquarium.
• Firmware updates: Supports firmware updates to add new features. 

Juwel Eccoskim Skimmer for Aquariums combines the benefits of a surface skimmer with a compact design and powerful adjustable surface-skimming capacities. With a performance of 300 l/h at a consumption of only 4.4 W, the JUWEL EccoSkim guarantees effective surface skimming for freshwater aquariums. The sucking power of the JUWEL EccoSkim skimmer allows residue film and other organic residues to be quickly removed from the surface of the water. More light is able to reach the bottom of the aquarium when residue films and other dirt has been removed which in turn increases oxygen content and promotes the vitality of plants and fishes.

The JUWEL EccoSkim may be used in all JUWEL aquariums. The filter mount allows the EccoSkim to be easily attached directly to the JUWEL inside filter.
Impurities on the water surface are effectively removed and transported directly into the JUWEL inside filter. The appropriate suction mount allows the JUWEL EccoSkim to also be used in other widely available glass aquariums.

The JUWEL Bioflow Internal filter system, which has undergone several tests by independent institutions, has long been one of the world leaders in filter systems for modern aquariums and has proved its worth a million times over.

JUWEL Bioflow filter system's unique bipolar current principle makes it possible to achieve different flow velocities, which helps to create the extraordinarily high filtering performance of the Bioflow system. For mechanical and chemical filtering in the upper part of the filter, a relatively fast flow velocity is particularly useful. A slower flow velocity, on the other hand, is useful in the lower part of the filter, to ensure optimum development of anaerobic bacteria, which are vital for biological filtering.

JUWEL Bioflow filters come fitted with a highly efficient, silent Eccoflow circulation pump, with performance adjusted to the size of the filter system using scientific criteria. Bioflow Filters are also compatible for use with JUWEL heaters, which are perfectly embedded in the water circulation, ensuring an even distribution of heat through all areas of your aquarium. The Bioflow filter system does not rely on hose connections which can reduce performance, often leading to leakages. The Bioflow system is the safest way of filtering the water in your aquarium.

The Two Little Fishies ReVive Coral Cleaner 500ml is a plant-based coral dip used for cleansing stony corals, soft corals, zoanthids, and anemones. It helps remove surface slime, algae, and potential pests or hitchhikers during acclimation or propagation. 

Features & Benefits:

• Ingredients: Contains the natural plant extracts oleum abietis (fir needle oil) and citrus limon (lemon).
• Formula: Gentle on coral tissue, unlike harsh, iodine-based dips.
• Versatility: Safe for use with a wide range of corals and anemones, including LPS, SPS, and zoanthids. 

How to use

When using Two Little Fishies ReVive Coral Cleaner, take the following steps, as recommended: 

1. Prepare the mixture: In a separate bucket or container, mix four capfuls (40 ml) of ReVive with one gallon (3.8 L) of clean saltwater. Use room temperature saltwater with a matched salinity.
2. Dip the coral: Submerge the coral or anemone in the mixture for up to 15 minutes.
3. Agitate the water: While dipping, gently swirl the coral or use an air stone to agitate the water. This will help dislodge any debris or parasites.
4. Rinse: After the dip, place the coral in a second container of clean saltwater from your tank to rinse it.
5. Place in tank: Place the coral in the display tank in an area with moderate water flow.
6. Discard mixture: The dipping mixture can be reused for other corals within one hour, but should be discarded afterward. 

Tips and Considerations:

• Effectiveness against pests: While many hobbyists report success using ReVive to remove pests like flatworms, some more experienced users suggest that for severe infestations, a stronger dip or a quarantine process may be needed.
• Protective gear: When handling the product, wear protective gloves and safety glasses.
• Proper rinsing: Some forum users suggest that rinsing the coral in a separate container of tank water after the dip is important before placing it in the main aquarium to avoid polluting the tank.
• Expiry date: One customer noted that the product can expire relatively quickly, so it's a good idea to check the expiration date if possible.

Two Little Fishies Strontium Concentrate 250ml is a liquid supplement designed for marine reef aquariums to restore and maintain strontium levels depleted by reef-building organisms. It helps promote the growth of corals and other invertebrates that form calcareous skeletons. 

Features & Benefits:

• Purpose: Replenishes strontium to support the growth of corals, calcareous algae, clams, and snails.
• Reef-safe formula: Created by Julian Sprung, a well-known authority in the reefkeeping hobby.
• Ingredients: Contains reverse osmosis (RO) purified water and strontium chloride.
• Product type: Liquid concentrate for easy weekly dosing.
• Size: 250 ml (8.4 fl oz) bottle.
• Depletion cause: In closed aquarium systems, strontium is used by marine life and removed by filtration methods like protein skimming. 

Usage and Dosage:

Two Little Fishies Strontium Concentrate is used in the following manner: 

• Standard dosage: Add one capful per 375 litres (about 100 gallons) weekly for standard reef aquariums.
• Heavy usage dosage: For systems with dense growth of corals and calcareous algae, increase the dosage to one capful per 190 litres (about 50 gallons) weekly.
• Directions: Add the dose directly to your aquarium water. 

How strontium benefits your tank

• Coral skeleton development: Strontium is a vital element for the formation of the aragonite skeletons in hard corals. It can account for up to 1% of the skeleton's weight.
• Enhances coloration: Some reports suggest strontium can enhance specific coral colours, such as blue.
• Improved growth: By providing a readily available source of strontium, this supplement promotes faster and healthier growth in hard and soft corals, clams, and other invertebrates.
• Calcium absorption: It can help improve the calcium absorption efficiency of corals. 

The Two Little Fishies Calcium Concentrate is a liquid aquarium supplement designed to rapidly increase the calcium level in marine tanks. It is particularly useful for making quick adjustments when alkalinity is already high. 

Features & Benefits

• Rapid calcium adjustment: This supplement is formulated to quickly raise the calcium concentration in an aquarium.
• Concentrated liquid: The 500ml (16.9 fl oz) bottle contains a potent liquid solution.
• Balances calcium and alkalinity: By raising calcium while simultaneously lowering alkalinity, it helps bring the two parameters closer to the ideal natural seawater ratio.
• Part of a two-step system: Two Little Fishies recommends using the Calcium Concentrate for initial adjustments. Once the calcium and alkalinity levels are properly balanced, they suggest maintaining them with a balanced supplement like Two Little Fishies C-Balance. 

How to use:

• Use this product to boost calcium levels in your marine aquarium.
• It is specifically recommended for situations where calcium levels are low but alkalinity levels are high.
• Cease use of the Calcium Concentrate once your levels are balanced. For ongoing maintenance, switch to a comprehensive two-part supplement like Two Little Fishies C-Balance, which provides both calcium and alkalinity. 

• Product name: 3V button battery CR2032 type
• Purpose: Stores configuration data
• How to replace: The Aquatronica Touch Controller user manual describes the replacement process as follows:
  1. Remove the back cover of the device.
  2. Pull out the old battery.
  3. Insert a new 3V CR2032 battery.
  4. Replace the cover. 

The Aquatronica Dosing Pump Head is a spare part (ACQ426) used to replace the worn-out peristaltic pump head on the Aquatronica Dosing Pump Module (ACQ450). Over time, the flexible tubing inside the head can lose its accuracy, so replacing it maintains optimal performance of your dosing system. 

The Aquatronica Dosing Pump Head (ACQ426) is compatible with the Aquatronica Dosing Pump Module (ACQ450). The ACQ450 module features three independently controlled dosing pumps, and replacing the heads ensures continued, accurate dosing. 

The Aquatronica Dosing Tubes are sold as an extension kit (product code ACQ425) for the Aquatronica Dosing Pump. Used to connect your Aquatronica Dosing Pump (ACQ450) to supplement containers.

Features & Benefits

• Contents: The kit includes 6 hose connectors and a 2-meter hose that can be cut to fit your setup.
• Tubing material: The material is made to be compatible with dosing iodine and other aquarium supplements.
• Purpose: replacing this spare part which can wear out over time, keeps the dosing pump in perfect operation and maintains its accuracy.

• Specs: Offers high-quality silicone tubing with an inner diameter of 3mm and an outer diameter of 5mm, designed for use in various brands of peristaltic pumps.
• Application: This type of tubing is an alternative for replacing worn hoses in the dosing heads. 

The Aquatronica Solenoid Valve Water/CO2 (product code ACQ421) is a solenoid valve accessory for the Aquatronica Aquarium Controller System. It is used to automatically control the flow of water for applications like an automatic top-off system, or to control the flow of carbon dioxide (CO2) for planted aquariums. 

Features & Benefits:

• Function: An NC (Normally Closed) valve, meaning it is closed when unpowered and opens when electricity is applied.
• Compatibility: Designed to work as a plug-and-play accessory with Aquatronica's main controller units, such as the Aquarium Controller Evolution and the Touch Controller.
• Power: Operates on a 220V, 50 Hz AC power source, designed for the European market.
• Application: Can be used for various aquarium control tasks, including:
• Osmosis systems: Automating the refilling of evaporated water.
• CO2 injection: Controlling the flow of CO2 for planted freshwater aquariums.
• System integration: When connected to an Aquatronica power bar, the controller will automatically detect the solenoid and allow you to program its functions.

The Aquatronica 465mV Redox Calibration Solution (ACQ-410-RX), available in a 50ml bottle, is used to properly calibrate an ORP (oxidation-reduction potential) or redox electrode. This allows for accurate measurement of the redox potential in either freshwater or saltwater aquariums. 

What is ORP and why is it measured?
ORP, or Redox Potential, measures the ability of a solution to oxidize or reduce another substance. In aquariums, monitoring the ORP is a key way to determine the water quality and effectiveness of filtration. Calibrating the electrode ensures that your readings are accurate.

To measure pH with the Aquatronica Aquarium Controller System, you need two components: the Aquatronica pH Electrode (ACQ310N-PH) and the Aquatronica pH Interface (ACQ210N-PH). The pH electrode reads the value in the aquarium, and the interface processes the data for the controller. The Aquatronica pH electrode (ACQ310N-PH) or probe measures the pH value directly in the aquarium water. 

Features & Benefits:

• Function: It must be in continuous immersion to accurately measure pH.
• Lifespan: The typical lifespan of a pH probe is about 12–18 months, depending on use and maintenance.
• Replacement: The probe can be replaced separately when it no longer calibrates reliably.
• Compatibility: It connects to the pH Interface (ACQ210N-PH) via a standard BNC connector.