Aquatic

The Seachem Marine Trace Saltwater Conditioner for Aquariums contains a wide range of trace elements that have been shown to be essential for proper fish health and growth. Fish, unlike terrestrial animals, obtain nutrients from both their food and their surroundings. Because trace elements are normally depleted through utilization, oxidation, and precipitation, it is critical to replenish them on a regular basis. Marine Trace contains only the elements that have been proven to be required by fish.

A number of trace elements must be replenished in order to maintain an ideal environment for the growth and reproduction of marine life, but while the importance of trace elements has been recognized by aquarists for many years, the physiological reasons are not fully understood. The chemical elements in seawater vary, and their addition to the aquarium in trace amounts has a variety of effects on saltwater plants and invertebrate species. However, in general, these elements are necessary for metabolic processes and pigment formation. Iron, for example, has been shown to benefit corals, anemones, and other photosynthetic animals in terms of colouring and growth.

The Seachem Reef Kalkwasser Saltwater Conditioner for Aquariums is a pure calcium hydroxide with unparalleled purity and solubility. Calcium hydroxide is used to make limewater (kalkwasser) solutions that keep calcium concentrations in seawater at natural levels. Calcium is maintained directly in kalkwasser solutions, and carbonate alkalinity is maintained indirectly. However, its ability to perform these functions is affected by the rate of evaporation and the concentration of CO2. If these two elements are insufficient, you can supplement calcium with Reef Advantage Calcium, Reef Complete, or Reef Calcium, and carbonate alkalinity with Reef Builder or Reef Carbonate (do not mix these directly with a kalkwasser solution).

The Seachem Marine Buffer Saltwater Conditioner for Aquariums safely raises the pH of the sea to 8.3. Even if overdosed, it will not raise the pH above 8.3. Marine Buffer is a composite product, not just sodium bicarbonate or sodium carbonate, which are commonly sold as substitutes. If not used properly, such products can raise pH to dangerous levels. Marine Buffer contains carbonate, bicarbonate, chloride, sulfate, and borate salts of sodium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, and potassium. To determine pH and total alkalinity, use Seachem's MultiTest Marine pH & Alkalinity. For thriving, healthy saltwater fish, use Marine Trace to restore the proper trace level and feed NutriDiet Marine Flakes.

Total alkalinity is determined by the concentration of three major ions: carbonate, bicarbonate, and borate. In saltwater, bicarbonate raises the pH to 7.8, carbonate raises it to 9.1, and borate raises it to 9.5 or higher. Because of the chemistry of buffering systems, the closer you get to the pK of a buffering system, the more difficult it is to shift the pH. So, if you combine a buffer in such a way that the combined product raises the pH to 8.3, the more you use, the more stable the pH becomes. That is the underlying principle of Marine Buffer. Because of the blend, it is a blended buffer that drives and maintains your pH at 8.3. The catch to this seemingly simple solution is that most salt mixes contain a high concentration of bicarbonate salts.

This shifts the buffering system's pK closer to 7.8, and a buffer aiming for 8.3 will never quite make it. As a result, the pK of Marine Buffer is slightly higher than 8.3 in order to combat the bicarbonate influx at every water change. Marine BufferTM was the first buffer on the market to contain borate salts (which make a saltwater buffering system much more stable), and it is still the most effective pH buffer for marine aquaria.

The Seachem MatrixCarbon Aquarium Filter Media is a one-of-a-kind activated carbon. It is designed as a spherical bead for optimal hydrodynamics and will not pack. Its high density of macroporous binding sites allows for maximum water flow and contact. MatrixCarbon has a very low ash content, as evidenced by its minimal pH impact. It does not raise the pH above 7.0 when added to distilled water. Regardless of false claims to the contrary, MatrixCarbon has the lowest detectable leachable phosphate content of all major carbon brands tested. MatrixCarbon outperforms other high-grade carbons by at least a factor of two in terms of total capacity to remove organic matter from aquariums, rate of adsorption, and duration of use.

While carbon is commonly thought to be a chemical filter, this is not entirely correct. It is, in fact, a mechanical filter, but it can only mechanically filter objects of molecular size. It works by passing through extremely small cracks and crevices known as macropores and micropores. Microporous carbons are best suited to air filtration because they remove primarily metals and smaller ions (such as trace minerals), whereas macroporous carbons are best suited to water filtration because they remove primarily larger organic molecules (such as nitrogenous waste).

The ingredients used to create carbon determine whether it is macro- or microporous. Carbons derived from coconut shell and other organic materials are microporous, whereas carbons derived from bituminous coal are macroporous. MatrixCarbon is a macroporous carbon derived from bituminous coal. It is the market's only spherical carbon, allowing for maximum water flow. It is large enough to allow full water penetration but not small enough to escape filter bags. Phosphate is found in all carbons. That phosphate, however, DOES NOT come from washing the carbon with phosphoric acid. Sulfuric acid is used to clean the majority of carbons. The phosphate is found in the carbon source's ash. The primary goal of acid washing is to remove ash. Because of the hydrodynamic properties of MatrixCarbon, more ash is washed from our carbon than any other. As a result, it has the lowest leachable phosphate content on the market.

The Seachem Zip Bag™ is a mesh bag that can be used to hold filtration media. It can easily hold 18 liters of filtration media and has a handy corrosion-resistant zipper. It s ideal for large filtration media, especially biofiltration such as Seachem Matrix™ and Pond Matrix™.

Size:

Small: 32 cm x 14 cm (12.5” x 5.5”)

Medium: 32 cm x 14 cm (12.5” x 5.5”)

Large: 48 cm x 43 cm (19” x 17”)

The Seachem CoralCrete is a two-part epoxy putty that can be used to secure coral to rockwork or to fuse rockwork together for more stable foundations in reef aquariums. It has a working time of 5 minutes, giving you plenty of time to work while also quickly securing coral or rock. CoralCrete is ideal for working with larger colonies of branching coral, the majority of large polyp coral, and adhering plating coral to rockwork. When used as directed, CoralCrete is safe for aquarium inhabitants.

The Seachem Vibrant Sea Saltwater Conditioner for Aquariums is a highly concentrated blend of salts designed for marine and reef aquariums. It contains all of the essential major, minor, and trace components found in natural seawaters, as well as increased potassium levels. Its formulation is ideal for the reef environment, providing accurate magnesium, calcium, and strontium concentrations in seawater, as well as proper alkalinity and pH for closed reef aquarium systems. It is an anhydrous salt, which allows for unparalleled uniformity from batch to batch as well as the ability to produce more saltwater from less salt. In addition, it is highly soluble and can mixed and used on the same day.

The Seachem Pearl Beach Substrate for Aquariums is an all-natural aragonite substrate that can be used in all types of marine, reef, and tropical aquariums. Its chemical composition will aid in the stabilization of calcium and alkalinity while preventing significant pH drops. Unlike competing "wet" gravels, Pearl Beach is sold dry: this bag contains 35% more gravel than an equal-weight bag of wet gravel. These "wet" gravels are marketed in such a way that they appear to contain living, microscopic animals when, in fact, they only contain common bacteria. Bacteria can be found on any substrate, dry or wet. If the goal is to reduce the aquarium cycle time for a new system, a product designed for that purpose (such as Seachem's Stability) would be more appropriate.

Simply rinse before use to get rid of any remaining dust. Fill the aquarium slowly to avoid disturbing the Pearl Beach bed. Place a bowl in the aquarium and fill it with water, allowing it to overflow softly onto the gravel bed. The cloudiness is normal at first. Use mechanical filtration to remove cloudiness (such as filter floss). To expedite clearing, use Clarity.

The Seachem The Bag Aquarium Filter Media is a unique welded filter bag with a long-lasting non-stitched seam. It has a mesh size of 180 microns, is resistant to bleach, caustics, and acids, and has a convenient resealable locking closure. It comes in a convenient size. It is suitable for all filtration products and has a very long life.

Welded seams, unlike stitched seams, do not degrade when exposed to bleach, caustics, acids, or other harsh environmental exposure that is common during filter media regeneration. Caution should be exercised, however, to avoid overfilling or over-packing, as welded seams can be forced to separate by excessive pulling forces.

Size: 13 x 25.5 cm

The Seachem PhosGuard Aquarium Filter Media is a filter that protects aquarium filters from phosphorus. PhosGuard removes phosphate and silicate from marine and freshwater aquariums quickly. Although PhosGuard is effective in both fresh and saltwater, it performs better in saltwater, and the need for it is more defined there. It is not recommended for phosphate-buffering freshwater (PhosGuard will remove the buffer until it is saturated). PhosGuard is highly porous and bead-shaped to allow water to flow easily through and around it, increasing both efficiency and capacity.

PhosGuard should be rinsed before use and placed so that the flow of water through it is maximized but not so that it tumbles against its inflow. It can be used in a trickle filter's canister filter, media chamber, box filter, or any high flow area. It is advised to use a filter bag.

The Seachem Flourite Sand for Planted Aquariums is a specially fracted stable porous clay gravel designed for natural planted aquariums. Its appearance lends itself best to planted aquaria, but it can be used in any freshwater aquarium environment. Flourite Sand works best when used alone as an integral substrate bed, but it can also be combined with other gravels. Laterite and other gravel modifiers are not required. Flourite Sand is not chemically coated or treated, and it has no effect on the pH of the water. Flourite Sand lasts the life of the aquarium and does not need to be replaced.

As Flourite Sand is a natural product, it may become dusty in transit and require rinsing before use to remove any residual dust. Fill the aquarium slowly to avoid disturbing the Flourite Black substrate bed. Place a bowl in the aquarium and fill it with water, allowing it to overflow softly onto the gravel bed. The cloudiness is normal at first. Use mechanical filtration to remove cloudiness (such as filter floss). To expedite clearing, use Seachem Clarity.

The Seachem Flourite Red Substrate for Planted Aquariums is a specially fracted stable porous clay gravel for the natural planted aquarium. Its appearance is best suited to planted aquaria, but may be used in any freshwater aquarium environment. Flourite® Red is most effective when used alone as an integral substrate bed, but it may be mixed with other gravels. Gravel modifiers such as laterite are not necessary. Flourite® Red is not chemically coated or treated and will not alter the pH of the water. Flourite® Red is good for the life of the aquarium and need not be replaced.

As Flourite Dark is a natural product, it may become dusty in transit and require rinsing before use to remove any residual dust. Fill the aquarium slowly to avoid disturbing the Flourite Black substrate bed. Place a bowl in the aquarium and fill it with water, allowing it to overflow softly onto the gravel bed. The cloudiness is normal at first. Use mechanical filtration to remove cloudiness (such as filter floss). To expedite clearing, use Seachem Clarity.

The Seachem Flourite Dark Substrate for Planted Aquariums is a specially fracted stable porous clay gravel designed for natural planted aquariums. Its appearance lends itself best to planted aquaria, but it can be used in any freshwater aquarium environment. Flourite Dark works best when used alone as an integral substrate bed, but it can also be combined with other gravels. Laterite and other gravel modifiers are not required. Flourite Dark is not chemically coated or treated, and it has no effect on the pH of the water. Flourite Dark is long-lasting and does not need to be replaced.

As Flourite Dark is a natural product, it may become dusty in transit and require rinsing before use to remove any residual dust. Fill the aquarium slowly to avoid disturbing the Flourite Black substrate bed. Place a bowl in the aquarium and fill it with water, allowing it to overflow softly onto the gravel bed. The cloudiness is normal at first. Use mechanical filtration to remove cloudiness (such as filter floss). To expedite clearing, use Seachem Clarity.

The Seachem Flourite Black Sand Substrate for Planted Aquariums is a specially fracted stable porous clay gravel designed for natural planted aquariums. Its appearance lends itself best to planted aquaria, but it can be used in any freshwater aquarium environment. Flourite Black Sand works best when used as an integral substrate bed, but it can also be mixed with other gravels. Laterite and other gravel modifiers are not required. Flourite Black Sand is not chemically coated or treated, and it has no effect on the pH of the water. Flourite Black Sand is beneficial to the life of the aquarium and does not need to be replaced.

As Flourite Black Sand is a natural product, it may become dusty in transit and require rinsing before use to remove any residual dust. Fill the aquarium slowly to avoid disturbing the Flourite Black substrate bed. Place a bowl in the aquarium and fill it with water, allowing it to overflow softly onto the gravel bed. The cloudiness is normal at first. Use mechanical filtration to remove cloudiness (such as filter floss). To expedite clearing, use Seachem Clarity.

The Seachem Flourite Black Substrate for Planted Aquariums is a specially fracted stable porous clay gravel designed for natural planted aquariums. Its appearance lends itself best to planted aquaria, but it can be used in any freshwater aquarium environment. Flourite Black works best when used as an integral substrate bed, but it can also be mixed with other gravels. Laterite and other gravel modifiers are not required. Flourite Black is not chemically coated or treated, and it has no effect on the pH of the water. Flourite® Black is long-lasting and does not need to be replaced.

Because Flourite Black is a natural product, it may become dusty in transit and require rinsing before use to remove any residual dust. Fill the aquarium slowly to avoid disturbing the Flourite Black substrate bed. Place a bowl in the aquarium and fill it with water, allowing it to overflow softly onto the gravel bed. The cloudiness is normal at first. Use mechanical filtration to remove cloudiness (such as filter floss). To expedite clearing, use Seachem Clarity.

The Seachem Flourite Substrate for Planted Aquariums is a specially fracted stable porous clay gravel designed for natural planted aquariums. Its appearance lends itself best to planted aquaria, but it can be used in any freshwater aquarium environment. Flourite works best when used alone as an integral substrate bed, but it can also be combined with other gravels. Laterite and other gravel modifiers are not required. It is not chemically coated or treated, and it has no effect on the pH of the water and lasts the life of the aquarium, and does not need to be replaced.

As Flourite is a natural product, it may become dusty in transit and require rinsing before use to remove any residual dust. Fill the aquarium slowly to avoid disturbing the Flourite substrate bed. Place a bowl in the aquarium and fill it with water, allowing it to overflow softly onto the gravel bed. The cloudiness is normal at first. Use mechanical filtration to remove cloudiness (such as filter floss). To expedite clearing, use Seachem Clarity.