Question - Answer

[Aquaforest]

1.Question:
I have bought these aquaforest products:
- KH Buffer
- Calcium
- Magnesium
I need to increase the KH, Ca and MG values on my aquarium. I want add the dust directly to aquarium (one of every time). What is the correct order?


Answer:
Do You want to add those products in powdered form? We recommend to mix it with demineralization water.
Correct order is:
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Kh Buffer

Calcium and Magnesium can be together – but Kh Buffer have to be separated – maybe 5minutes after Ca and Mg.

2. Question:
#1 : is it necessary to use both bio s and pro bio s in order to achieve ulns?? Because i am using pro bio s. And not sure if getting bio s necessary.
Answer:
Bio S is not necessary. Bio S is nitrifying bacteria – good for start Up. Pro Bio S – probiotic bacteria.
We have to use Probiotic bacteria and food for them.

3. Question:
#2 : would like to know if it is compulsory or optional to run zeomix & phosphate minus to get ULNS? Because according to your thread in RC, you dont seem to run zeomix nor phosphate minus.

Answer:
Of course – everything is optional

4.Question:
#3 : what is coral B about??
Answer:
Coral B is a growth accelerator.

5. Question:
Do we have to use phosphate minus to achieve ULNS ?
Answer:
Offcourse, that is very helpful to reduce Phospate. We recommend Phosphate Minus (http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/phosphateminus/) – its reduce silicates also.

6. Question:
Do we have to use ZEOMIX to achieve ULNS ?
Answer:
Zeo Mix (http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/zeomix/ ) is very effective medium to reduce ammonia – that’s why We are recommend to use Zeo Mix.

7. Question:
Pro f = liquid carbon source (food for bacteria) ??
Answer:
Yes, Pro F is medium (food) for probiotic bacteria.

8. Question:
NP PRO = is it also another liquid carbon source (food for bacteria) ??
Answer:
Yes, - NP Pro is medium for probiotic bacteria. Supplement contains liquid polymers.

9. Question:
Coloring of SPS, is it by using COMPONENT ABC ?
Answer:
There is many ways to color corals.
Are You using calcium reactor or Balling method?
If You are using Balling… We have ready to use Component 1+2+3+ ( that’s Ca,Mg,Kh,Reef Mineral Salt with Microelements) - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/component-1-2-3/

Also You can make standard powdered Balling and You could use: Component Strong - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/components-strong/

And of course You Can use Component ABC. If You are using Calcium Reactor You Can buy 2000ml box – that’s great to dosing pumps.
http://aquaforest.eu/en/product-category/chemia-wody/

For advanced users we recommend to dose selected microelements like: Iodum, Strontium, Fluorine, Kalium, Iron, Micro E - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product-category/mikroelementy/

10. Question:
Is it true that component A will colour up the "reds" in SPS ?
Component A (http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/componenta/) contains strontium I barium – that’s saturate all colors, also reds.

11. Question:
What colour does component B color up ?
Answer:
Component B (http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/componentb/) contains heavy metals - that’s coloring i.e. greens.

12. Question:
Component C color up the "blues" in SPS ??
Answer:
Yes, Component C ( http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/component-c/ ) contains iodine and fluorine - that’s color up blue.

[Aquaforest]

13. Question:
What is the difference between the Probiotic Reef Salt and the Reef Salt?

Reef Salt - Fully synthetic marine salt for SPS and LPS Corals

Probiotic Reef Salt - Fully synthetic marine salt for SPS and LPS Corals - contains probiotic bacteria, culture medium for them, amino and vitamins

[plyle02]

I addressed earlier in a thread, but preparation/cleansing of media would be good to cover on this thread of Q&A. Many people in N. America are timid of probiotic systems, and need in depth guidance and preparation methods. I like AF because most of the instructions are quite easy, and the dosing is perfect at 1 drop per 100L, this makes things less confusing. Also giving more detail on zeolite use too. It has been mentioned that the zeolites do not need to be shaken, and that you can use in the same reactor with carbon and/or Phos Minus. Is there a preferable way to place them in the RX, for example, zeolites-carbon-phos minus, or carbon-zeolites-phos minus. Also, can you get results from running media passive in a sock, like carbon or the phos minus? If so, would daily kneading be required? I plan on using a separate rx for only carbon and phos minus, but will be using a standard zeovit rx for zeolites. Any reason for not releasing the mulm through media disturbance? Sorry to bombard you with so many questions, but I feel as your product begins to take off here in the states, these as well as many other questions will be asked.
Regards,

[btb72]

Do you have to drop supplements in every day? I am gone for work for 4-6 days at a time but like your system just seeing if it is possible to use this system.

[Aquaforest]

Originally Posted by plyle02

I addressed earlier in a thread, but preparation/cleansing of media would be good to cover on this thread of Q&A. Many people in N. America are timid of probiotic systems, and need in depth guidance and preparation methods. I like AF because most of the instructions are quite easy, and the dosing is perfect at 1 drop per 100L, this makes things less confusing. Also giving more detail on zeolite use too. It has been mentioned that the zeolites do not need to be shaken, and that you can use in the same reactor with carbon and/or Phos Minus. Is there a preferable way to place them in the RX, for example, zeolites-carbon-phos minus, or carbon-zeolites-phos minus. Also, can you get results from running media passive in a sock, like carbon or the phos minus? If so, would daily kneading be required? I plan on using a separate rx for only carbon and phos minus, but will be using a standard zeovit rx for zeolites. Any reason for not releasing the mulm through media disturbance? Sorry to bombard you with so many questions, but I feel as your product begins to take off here in the states, these as well as many other questions will be asked.
Regards,

There is many ways to keep filtration media in tank.
You Can keep:
ZeoMix, Carbon and Phosphate Minus in 1 RX
ZeoMix+Phosphate Minus in RX and Carbon in sock or in another RX
You don't have to knead sock
ZeoMix don't have to be shaken.

Regards,
Aquaforest

Originally Posted by btb72

Do you have to drop supplements in every day? I am gone for work for 4-6 days at a time but like your system just seeing if it is possible to use this system.

Dosage any supplement requires a systematic approach. Top dosed daily , every other day , depending on the cast of coral certain additives may just add every 4days .
Some products can be administered by a dosing pump :
- NP Pro - carbon source (2000ml)

- CaPlus, MgPlus, KhPlus(2000ml)
- Component A, Component B, Component C(2000ml)
- Component 1+2+3+ (Balling Methode) - 3x5000ml

Regards,
Aquaforest

[Aquaforest]

1.Question:
I have bought these aquaforest products:
- KH Buffer
- Calcium
- Magnesium
I need to increase the KH, Ca and MG values on my aquarium. I want add the dust directly to aquarium (one of every time). What is the correct order?


Answer:
Do You want to add those products in powdered form? We recommend to mix it with demineralization water.
Correct order is:
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Kh Buffer

Calcium and Magnesium can be together – but Kh Buffer have to be separated – maybe 5minutes after Ca and Mg.

2. Question:
Is it necessary to use both bio s and pro bio s in order to achieve ulns?? Because i am using pro bio s. And not sure if getting bio s necessary.

Answer:
Bio S is not necessary. Bio S is nitrifying bacteria – good for start Up. Pro Bio S – probiotic bacteria.
We have to use Probiotic bacteria and food for them.

3. Question:
Would like to know if it is compulsory or optional to run zeomix & phosphate minus to get ULNS? Because according to your thread in RC, you dont seem to run zeomix nor phosphate minus.

Answer:
Of course – everything is optional

4.Question:
What is coral B about??

Answer:
Coral B is a growth accelerator.

5. Question:
Do we have to use phosphate minus to achieve ULNS ?

Answer:
Offcourse, that is very helpful to reduce Phospate. We recommend Phosphate Minus (http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/phosphateminus/) – its reduce silicates also.

6. Question:
Do we have to use ZEOMIX to achieve ULNS ?

Answer:
Zeo Mix (http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/zeomix/ ) is very effective medium to reduce ammonia – that’s why We are recommend to use Zeo Mix.

7. Question:
Pro f = liquid carbon source (food for bacteria) ??

Answer:
Yes, Pro F is medium (food) for probiotic bacteria.

8. Question:
NP PRO = is it also another liquid carbon source (food for bacteria) ??

Answer:
Yes, - NP Pro is medium for probiotic bacteria. Supplement contains liquid polymers.

9. Question:
Coloring of SPS, is it by using COMPONENT ABC ?

Answer:
There is many ways to color corals.
Are You using calcium reactor or Balling method?
If You are using Balling… We have ready to use Component 1+2+3+ ( that’s Ca,Mg,Kh,Reef Mineral Salt with Microelements) - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/component-1-2-3/

Also You can make standard powdered Balling and You could use: Component Strong - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/components-strong/

And of course You Can use Component ABC. If You are using Calcium Reactor You Can buy 2000ml box – that’s great to dosing pumps.
http://aquaforest.eu/en/product-category/chemia-wody/

For advanced users we recommend to dose selected microelements like: Iodum, Strontium, Fluorine, Kalium, Iron, Micro E - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product-category/mikroelementy/

10. Question:
Is it true that component A will colour up the "reds" in SPS ?

Answer:
Component A (http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/componenta/) contains strontium I barium – that’s saturate all colors, also reds.

11. Question:
What colour does component B color up ?

Answer:
Component B (http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/componentb/) contains heavy metals - that’s coloring i.e. greens.

12. Question:
Component C color up the "blues" in SPS ??

Answer:
Yes, Component C ( http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/component-c/ ) contains iodine and fluorine - that’s color up blue.

13. Question:
What is the difference between the Probiotic Reef Salt and the Reef Salt?

Answer:
Reef Salt - Fully synthetic marine salt for SPS and LPS Corals

Probiotic Reef Salt - Fully synthetic marine salt for SPS and LPS Corals - contains probiotic bacteria, culture medium for them, amino and vitamins

14. Question:
What is the role of the zeomix in the system?

Answer:
Zeolites are a good medium for bacteria settle - absorb ammonia and inhibit contamination.

15. Question:
Could you tell me what product of yours would be best for LPS corals like bubbles , hammer heads and torch corals , some of my hammer heads have lost a bit of colour in them just wondering is there anything I could dose to try and bring the colour back ?

Answer:
LPS corals prefer higher nutrients levels than SPS corals and slower circulation. Feeding, and lighting is more important than low nutrient levels and organics. Meaty food, Iodine, vitamins, amino acids.
For LPS corals we recommend to dose:
Coral A - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/corala/
Coral Food - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/coralfood/
Ricco Food - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/riccofood/
Coral F - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/coralf/

If Your KH level is low – You Can use KH Plus: http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/kh-plus/

16. Question:
I am using Phoshpate Minus, what is the average time before changing?

Answer:
It depends on the phosphate level, but as a rule it changes after 3 to 4 weeks.

17. Question:
I'd like to know how to properly use Zeomix, are the placed in a reactor and shaken daily?

Answer:
You don't have to shake zeolites.
You Can put it in RX only, You don't need special reactor.

18. Question:
Does phosphate minus need rinsing before use?

Answer:
You can do it but it is not necessary. The brown color is normal and don't make any harm It will disappear after few minutes.

19. Question:
When using aquaforest system, do we have to use zeomix / phosphate minus?

Answer:
Yes and no. Many aquarists run the own systems on undetectable or ultra low phosphate and nitrate levels without zeomix stones, phosphate minus or other equipment. All depend what type of reef tank do you have and what you would like to achieve. Some aquarists are more focus on colorations of acroporas from Australia, others wants more fish. ProBIoS is a complex bacterial product which is very effective with phosphate reduction not only nitrates. It's very beneficial to have additional media for microorganism colonization. More surface = higher bacterial population = more efficient system. Aquaforest probiotic products works very well with siporax or refugiums.


20. Question:
Pro F (liquid) and Pro Bio F (powder) both are carbon source ??

Answer:
ProBIoS +ProF are basics. With conjunction Aquaforest Probiotic Reef Salt gives you opportunity to maintain unwanted nutrients without effort. ProBioF is a type of organic carbon source but different type of "food" than ProF.

21. Question:
Is NP PRO part of the basics of nutrient reduction ??

Answer:
-NP Pro is a liquid polymer. Substitute for BIopellets. For everybody who loves automatisation. Product can be dose by peristaltic pump.

[MichaelW]

Hi,i am very interested in your product line and was thinking about ordering some. I do have a question...
You mention in the last question and answer in post 6 that NP pro can substitute for biopellets as the carbon source. Could someone just leave bio pellets as their carbon source instead of using NP pro? But still dose the pro bioS.

[Aquaforest]

Originally Posted by MichaelW

Hi,i am very interested in your product line and was thinking about ordering some. I do have a question...
You mention in the last question and answer in post 6 that NP pro can substitute for biopellets as the carbon source. Could someone just leave bio pellets as their carbon source instead of using NP pro? But still dose the pro bioS.

Yes - You Can dose Pro Bio S when Your biopellets is in system.
You Can go slowly add -NP Pro. When Your nutrients will be low - You can turn off biopellets. Our clients in Poland changing methode from biopellets to Probiotic Aquaforest just use -NP Pro and when pellets run out they just don't adding more pellets.

Aquaforest

[ayionna06]

So what would you guys suggest for a tank dealing with high nutrients. Nitrate and phosphate? I plan on running a reef tank with mainly lps but I would like to add some pocillopora, monti caps. Tank is a 240 gallon. Plumbed into a 125 gallon sump and a 75 gallon fuge. I plan on hooking up a apex and set up a automatic water change of 4-5 gallons daily. With a rest on the weekend to make up fresh saltwater mix

[Aquaforest]

For Reduce Nitrate and Phosphate You Can dose:
Pro Bio S - Probiotic Bacteria
http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/np-pro/o - Liquid polymers (carbon source)

If You need more, You Can use Phosphate Minus

Aquaforest

[Aquaforest]

1.Question:
I have bought these aquaforest products:
- KH Buffer
- Calcium
- Magnesium
I need to increase the KH, Ca and MG values on my aquarium. I want add the dust directly to aquarium (one of every time). What is the correct order?


Answer:
Do You want to add those products in powdered form? We recommend to mix it with demineralization water.
Correct order is:
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Kh Buffer

Calcium and Magnesium can be together – but Kh Buffer have to be separated – maybe 5minutes after Ca and Mg.

2. Question:
Is it necessary to use both bio s and pro bio s in order to achieve ulns?? Because i am using pro bio s. And not sure if getting bio s necessary.

Answer:
Bio S is not necessary. Bio S is nitrifying bacteria – good for start Up. Pro Bio S – probiotic bacteria.
We have to use Probiotic bacteria and food for them.

3. Question:
Would like to know if it is compulsory or optional to run zeomix & phosphate minus to get ULNS? Because according to your thread in RC, you dont seem to run zeomix nor phosphate minus.

Answer:
Of course – everything is optional

4.Question:
What is coral B about??

Answer:
Coral B is a growth accelerator.

5. Question:
Do we have to use phosphate minus to achieve ULNS ?

Answer:
Offcourse, that is very helpful to reduce Phospate. We recommend Phosphate Minus (http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/phosphateminus/) – its reduce silicates also.

6. Question:
Do we have to use ZEOMIX to achieve ULNS ?

Answer:
Zeo Mix (http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/zeomix/ ) is very effective medium to reduce ammonia – that’s why We are recommend to use Zeo Mix.

7. Question:
Pro f = liquid carbon source (food for bacteria) ??

Answer:
Yes, Pro F is medium (food) for probiotic bacteria.

8. Question:
NP PRO = is it also another liquid carbon source (food for bacteria) ??

Answer:
Yes, - NP Pro is medium for probiotic bacteria. Supplement contains liquid polymers.

9. Question:
Coloring of SPS, is it by using COMPONENT ABC ?

Answer:
There is many ways to color corals.
Are You using calcium reactor or Balling method?
If You are using Balling… We have ready to use Component 1+2+3+ ( that’s Ca,Mg,Kh,Reef Mineral Salt with Microelements) - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/component-1-2-3/

Also You can make standard powdered Balling and You could use: Component Strong - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/components-strong/

And of course You Can use Component ABC. If You are using Calcium Reactor You Can buy 2000ml box – that’s great to dosing pumps.
http://aquaforest.eu/en/product-category/chemia-wody/

For advanced users we recommend to dose selected microelements like: Iodum, Strontium, Fluorine, Kalium, Iron, Micro E - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product-category/mikroelementy/

10. Question:
Is it true that component A will colour up the "reds" in SPS ?

Answer:
Component A (http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/componenta/) contains strontium I barium – that’s saturate all colors, also reds.

11. Question:
What colour does component B color up ?

Answer:
Component B (http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/componentb/) contains heavy metals - that’s coloring i.e. greens.

12. Question:
Component C color up the "blues" in SPS ??

Answer:
Yes, Component C ( http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/component-c/ ) contains iodine and fluorine - that’s color up blue.

13. Question:
What is the difference between the Probiotic Reef Salt and the Reef Salt?

Answer:
Reef Salt - Fully synthetic marine salt for SPS and LPS Corals

Probiotic Reef Salt - Fully synthetic marine salt for SPS and LPS Corals - contains probiotic bacteria, culture medium for them, amino and vitamins

14. Question:
What is the role of the zeomix in the system?

Answer:
Zeolites are a good medium for bacteria settle - absorb ammonia and inhibit contamination.

15. Question:
Could you tell me what product of yours would be best for LPS corals like bubbles , hammer heads and torch corals , some of my hammer heads have lost a bit of colour in them just wondering is there anything I could dose to try and bring the colour back ?

Answer:
LPS corals prefer higher nutrients levels than SPS corals and slower circulation. Feeding, and lighting is more important than low nutrient levels and organics. Meaty food, Iodine, vitamins, amino acids.
For LPS corals we recommend to dose:
Coral A - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/corala/
Coral Food - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/coralfood/
Ricco Food - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/riccofood/
Coral F - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/coralf/

If Your KH level is low – You Can use KH Plus: http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/kh-plus/

16. Question:
I am using Phoshpate Minus, what is the average time before changing?

Answer:
It depends on the phosphate level, but as a rule it changes after 3 to 4 weeks.

17. Question:
I'd like to know how to properly use Zeomix, are the placed in a reactor and shaken daily?

Answer:
You don't have to shake zeolites.
You Can put it in RX only, You don't need special reactor.

18. Question:
Does phosphate minus need rinsing before use?

Answer:
You can do it but it is not necessary. The brown color is normal and don't make any harm It will disappear after few minutes.

19. Question:
When using aquaforest system, do we have to use zeomix / phosphate minus?

Answer:
Yes and no. Many aquarists run the own systems on undetectable or ultra low phosphate and nitrate levels without zeomix stones, phosphate minus or other equipment. All depend what type of reef tank do you have and what you would like to achieve. Some aquarists are more focus on colorations of acroporas from Australia, others wants more fish. ProBIoS is a complex bacterial product which is very effective with phosphate reduction not only nitrates. It's very beneficial to have additional media for microorganism colonization. More surface = higher bacterial population = more efficient system. Aquaforest probiotic products works very well with siporax or refugiums.


20. Question:
Pro F (liquid) and Pro Bio F (powder) both are carbon source ??

Answer:
ProBIoS +ProF are basics. With conjunction Aquaforest Probiotic Reef Salt gives you opportunity to maintain unwanted nutrients without effort. ProBioF is a type of organic carbon source but different type of "food" than ProF.

21. Question:
Is NP PRO part of the basics of nutrient reduction ??

Answer:
-NP Pro is a liquid polymer. Substitute for BIopellets. For everybody who loves automatisation. Product can be dose by peristaltic pump.

22. Question:


How Can I dose microelements and Ca, Kh, Mg?
Answer:
There is few ways to dose Macro and Micro:





1 - Ca Plus, KH Plus, MG Plus (macro) + Component A, Component B, Component C(micro)
2 - Calcium, Magnesium, KH Buffer, Reef Mineral Salt ( Macro) + Components Strong (micro)
3- Calcium, Magnesium, KH Buffer, Reef Mineral Salt ( Macro) + Kalium, Iodum, Fluorine, Iron, Strontium, Micro E (micro)
4 - Component 1+2+3+

[Aquaforest]

1.Question:
I have bought these aquaforest products:
- KH Buffer
- Calcium
- Magnesium
I need to increase the KH, Ca and MG values on my aquarium. I want add the dust directly to aquarium (one of every time). What is the correct order?


Answer:
Do You want to add those products in powdered form? We recommend to mix it with demineralization water.
Correct order is:
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Kh Buffer

Calcium and Magnesium can be together – but Kh Buffer have to be separated – maybe 5minutes after Ca and Mg.

2. Question:
Is it necessary to use both bio s and pro bio s in order to achieve ulns?? Because i am using pro bio s. And not sure if getting bio s necessary.

Answer:
Bio S is not necessary. Bio S is nitrifying bacteria – good for start Up. Pro Bio S – probiotic bacteria.
We have to use Probiotic bacteria and food for them.

3. Question:
Would like to know if it is compulsory or optional to run zeomix & phosphate minus to get ULNS? Because according to your thread in RC, you dont seem to run zeomix nor phosphate minus.

Answer:
Of course – everything is optional

4.Question:
What is coral B about??

Answer:
Coral B is a growth accelerator.

5. Question:
Do we have to use phosphate minus to achieve ULNS ?

Answer:
Offcourse, that is very helpful to reduce Phospate. We recommend Phosphate Minus (http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/phosphateminus/) – its reduce silicates also.

6. Question:
Do we have to use ZEOMIX to achieve ULNS ?

Answer:
Zeo Mix (http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/zeomix/ ) is very effective medium to reduce ammonia – that’s why We are recommend to use Zeo Mix.

7. Question:
Pro f = liquid carbon source (food for bacteria) ??

Answer:
Yes, Pro F is medium (food) for probiotic bacteria.

8. Question:
NP PRO = is it also another liquid carbon source (food for bacteria) ??

Answer:
Yes, - NP Pro is medium for probiotic bacteria. Supplement contains liquid polymers.

9. Question:
Coloring of SPS, is it by using COMPONENT ABC ?

Answer:
There is many ways to color corals.
Are You using calcium reactor or Balling method?
If You are using Balling… We have ready to use Component 1+2+3+ ( that’s Ca,Mg,Kh,Reef Mineral Salt with Microelements) - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/component-1-2-3/

Also You can make standard powdered Balling and You could use: Component Strong - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/components-strong/

And of course You Can use Component ABC. If You are using Calcium Reactor You Can buy 2000ml box – that’s great to dosing pumps.
http://aquaforest.eu/en/product-category/chemia-wody/

For advanced users we recommend to dose selected microelements like: Iodum, Strontium, Fluorine, Kalium, Iron, Micro E - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product-category/mikroelementy/

10. Question:
Is it true that component A will colour up the "reds" in SPS ?

Answer:
Component A (http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/componenta/) contains strontium I barium – that’s saturate all colors, also reds.

11. Question:
What colour does component B color up ?

Answer:
Component B (http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/componentb/) contains heavy metals - that’s coloring i.e. greens.

12. Question:
Component C color up the "blues" in SPS ??

Answer:
Yes, Component C ( http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/component-c/ ) contains iodine and fluorine - that’s color up blue.

13. Question:
What is the difference between the Probiotic Reef Salt and the Reef Salt?

Answer:
Reef Salt - Fully synthetic marine salt for SPS and LPS Corals

Probiotic Reef Salt - Fully synthetic marine salt for SPS and LPS Corals - contains probiotic bacteria, culture medium for them, amino and vitamins

14. Question:
What is the role of the zeomix in the system?

Answer:
Zeolites are a good medium for bacteria settle - absorb ammonia and inhibit contamination.

15. Question:
Could you tell me what product of yours would be best for LPS corals like bubbles , hammer heads and torch corals , some of my hammer heads have lost a bit of colour in them just wondering is there anything I could dose to try and bring the colour back ?

Answer:
LPS corals prefer higher nutrients levels than SPS corals and slower circulation. Feeding, and lighting is more important than low nutrient levels and organics. Meaty food, Iodine, vitamins, amino acids.
For LPS corals we recommend to dose:
Coral A - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/corala/
Coral Food - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/coralfood/
Ricco Food - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/riccofood/
Coral F - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/coralf/

If Your KH level is low – You Can use KH Plus: http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/kh-plus/

16. Question:
I am using Phoshpate Minus, what is the average time before changing?

Answer:
It depends on the phosphate level, but as a rule it changes after 3 to 4 weeks.

17. Question:
I'd like to know how to properly use Zeomix, are the placed in a reactor and shaken daily?

Answer:
You don't have to shake zeolites.
You Can put it in RX only, You don't need special reactor.

18. Question:
Does phosphate minus need rinsing before use?

Answer:
You can do it but it is not necessary. The brown color is normal and don't make any harm It will disappear after few minutes.

19. Question:
When using aquaforest system, do we have to use zeomix / phosphate minus?

Answer:
Yes and no. Many aquarists run the own systems on undetectable or ultra low phosphate and nitrate levels without zeomix stones, phosphate minus or other equipment. All depend what type of reef tank do you have and what you would like to achieve. Some aquarists are more focus on colorations of acroporas from Australia, others wants more fish. ProBIoS is a complex bacterial product which is very effective with phosphate reduction not only nitrates. It's very beneficial to have additional media for microorganism colonization. More surface = higher bacterial population = more efficient system. Aquaforest probiotic products works very well with siporax or refugiums.


20. Question:
Pro F (liquid) and Pro Bio F (powder) both are carbon source ??

Answer:
ProBIoS +ProF are basics. With conjunction Aquaforest Probiotic Reef Salt gives you opportunity to maintain unwanted nutrients without effort. ProBioF is a type of organic carbon source but different type of "food" than ProF.

21. Question:
Is NP PRO part of the basics of nutrient reduction ??

Answer:
-NP Pro is a liquid polymer. Substitute for BIopellets. For everybody who loves automatisation. Product can be dose by peristaltic pump.

22. Question:


How Can I dose microelements and Ca, Kh, Mg?
Answer:
There is few ways to dose Macro and Micro:





1 - Ca Plus, KH Plus, MG Plus (macro) + Component A, Component B, Component C(micro)
2 - Calcium, Magnesium, KH Buffer, Reef Mineral Salt ( Macro) + Components Strong (micro)
3- Calcium, Magnesium, KH Buffer, Reef Mineral Salt ( Macro) + Kalium, Iodum, Fluorine, Iron, Strontium, Micro E (micro)
4 - Component 1+2+3+

23. Question:
What is correct mix Balling Method by Aquaforest products?

Answer:
CONTAINER 1:
Aquaforest Calcium - Dissolve 50g in 1000ml of deionized water
Aquaforest Magnesium - Add 10g
Component A Strong - Add 5ml
Component B Strong - Add 5ml

CONTAINER 2:
Aquaforest KH Buffer - Dissolve 80g in 1000ml of deionized water
Component C Strong - Add 5ml

CONTAINER 3:
Aquaforest Reef Mineral Salt - Dissolve 25g in 1000ml of deionized water
Component K Strong - Add 5ml

[Aquaforest]

1.Question:
I have bought these aquaforest products:
- KH Buffer
- Calcium
- Magnesium
I need to increase the KH, Ca and MG values on my aquarium. I want add the dust directly to aquarium (one of every time). What is the correct order?


Answer:
Do You want to add those products in powdered form? We recommend to mix it with demineralization water.
Correct order is:
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Kh Buffer

Calcium and Magnesium can be together – but Kh Buffer have to be separated – maybe 5minutes after Ca and Mg.

2. Question:
Is it necessary to use both bio s and pro bio s in order to achieve ulns?? Because i am using pro bio s. And not sure if getting bio s necessary.

Answer:
Bio S is not necessary. Bio S is nitrifying bacteria – good for start Up. Pro Bio S – probiotic bacteria.
We have to use Probiotic bacteria and food for them.

3. Question:
Would like to know if it is compulsory or optional to run zeomix & phosphate minus to get ULNS? Because according to your thread in RC, you dont seem to run zeomix nor phosphate minus.

Answer:
Of course – everything is optional

4.Question:
What is AF Build about??

Answer:
AF Build is a growth accelerator.

5. Question:
Do we have to use phosphate minus to achieve ULNS ?

Answer:
Offcourse, that is very helpful to reduce Phospate. We recommend Phosphate Minus (http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/phosphateminus/) – its reduce silicates also.

6. Question:
Do we have to use ZEOMIX to achieve ULNS ?

Answer:
Zeo Mix (http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/zeomix/ ) is very effective medium to reduce ammonia – that’s why We are recommend to use Zeo Mix.

7. Question:
Pro f = liquid carbon source (food for bacteria) ??

Answer:
Yes, Pro F is medium (food) for probiotic bacteria.

8. Question:
NP PRO = is it also another liquid carbon source (food for bacteria) ??

Answer:
Yes, - NP Pro is medium for probiotic bacteria. Supplement contains liquid polymers.

9. Question:
Coloring of SPS, is it by using COMPONENT ABC ?

Answer:
There is many ways to color corals.
Are You using calcium reactor or Balling method?
If You are using Balling… We have ready to use Component 1+2+3+ ( that’s Ca,Mg,Kh,Reef Mineral Salt with Microelements) - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/component-1-2-3/

Also You can make standard powdered Balling and You could use: Component Strong - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/components-strong/

And of course You Can use Component ABC. If You are using Calcium Reactor You Can buy 2000ml box – that’s great to dosing pumps.
http://aquaforest.eu/en/product-category/chemia-wody/

For advanced users we recommend to dose selected microelements like: Iodum, Strontium, Fluorine, Kalium, Iron, Micro E - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product-category/mikroelementy/

10. Question:
Is it true that component A will colour up the "reds" in SPS ?

Answer:
Component A (http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/componenta/) contains strontium I barium – that’s saturate all colors, also reds.

11. Question:
What colour does component B color up ?

Answer:
Component B (http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/componentb/) contains heavy metals - that’s coloring i.e. greens.

12. Question:
Component C color up the "blues" in SPS ??

Answer:
Yes, Component C ( http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/component-c/ ) contains iodine and fluorine - that’s color up blue.

13. Question:
What is the difference between the Probiotic Reef Salt and the Reef Salt?

Answer:
Reef Salt - Fully synthetic marine salt for SPS and LPS Corals

Probiotic Reef Salt - Fully synthetic marine salt for SPS and LPS Corals - contains probiotic bacteria, culture medium for them, amino and vitamins

14. Question:
What is the role of the zeomix in the system?

Answer:
Zeolites are a good medium for bacteria settle - absorb ammonia and inhibit contamination.

15. Question:
Could you tell me what product of yours would be best for LPS corals like bubbles , hammer heads and torch corals , some of my hammer heads have lost a bit of colour in them just wondering is there anything I could dose to try and bring the colour back ?

Answer:
LPS corals prefer higher nutrients levels than SPS corals and slower circulation. Feeding, and lighting is more important than low nutrient levels and organics. Meaty food, Iodine, vitamins, amino acids.
For LPS corals we recommend to dose:
AF Amino Mix - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/af_amino_mix/
AF Power Food - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/af_power_food/
Ricco Food - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/riccofood/
AF Phyto Mix - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/af_phyto_mix/

If Your KH level is low – You Can use KH Plus: http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/kh-plus/

16. Question:
I am using Phoshpate Minus, what is the average time before changing?

Answer:
It depends on the phosphate level, but as a rule it changes after 3 to 4 weeks.

17. Question:
I'd like to know how to properly use Zeomix, are the placed in a reactor and shaken daily?

Answer:
You don't have to shake zeolites.
You Can put it in RX only, You don't need special reactor.

18. Question:
Does phosphate minus need rinsing before use?

Answer:
You can do it but it is not necessary. The brown color is normal and don't make any harm It will disappear after few minutes.

19. Question:
When using aquaforest system, do we have to use zeomix / phosphate minus?

Answer:
Yes and no. Many aquarists run the own systems on undetectable or ultra low phosphate and nitrate levels without zeomix stones, phosphate minus or other equipment. All depend what type of reef tank do you have and what you would like to achieve. Some aquarists are more focus on colorations of acroporas from Australia, others wants more fish. ProBIoS is a complex bacterial product which is very effective with phosphate reduction not only nitrates. It's very beneficial to have additional media for microorganism colonization. More surface = higher bacterial population = more efficient system. Aquaforest probiotic products works very well with siporax or refugiums.


20. Question:
Pro F (liquid) and Pro Bio F (powder) both are carbon source ??

Answer:
ProBIoS +ProF are basics. With conjunction Aquaforest Probiotic Reef Salt gives you opportunity to maintain unwanted nutrients without effort. ProBioF is a type of organic carbon source but different type of "food" than ProF.

21. Question:
Is NP PRO part of the basics of nutrient reduction ??

Answer:
-NP Pro is a liquid polymer. Substitute for BIopellets. For everybody who loves automatisation. Product can be dose by peristaltic pump.

22. Question:


How Can I dose microelements and Ca, Kh, Mg?
Answer:
There is few ways to dose Macro and Micro:





1 - Ca Plus, KH Plus, MG Plus (macro) + Component A, Component B, Component C(micro)
2 - Calcium, Magnesium, KH Buffer, Reef Mineral Salt ( Macro) + Components Strong (micro)
3- Calcium, Magnesium, KH Buffer, Reef Mineral Salt ( Macro) + Kalium, Iodum, Fluorine, Iron, Strontium, Micro E (micro)
4 - Component 1+2+3+

23. Question:
What is correct mix Balling Method by Aquaforest products?

Answer:
CONTAINER 1:
Aquaforest Calcium - Dissolve 50g in 1000ml of deionized water
Aquaforest Magnesium - Add 10g
Component A Strong - Add 5ml
Component B Strong - Add 5ml

CONTAINER 2:
Aquaforest KH Buffer - Dissolve 80g in 1000ml of deionized water
Component C Strong - Add 5ml

CONTAINER 3:
Aquaforest Reef Mineral Salt - Dissolve 25g in 1000ml of deionized water
Component K Strong - Add 5ml

[Aquaforest]

1.Question:
I have bought these aquaforest products:
- KH Buffer
- Calcium
- Magnesium
I need to increase the KH, Ca and MG values on my aquarium. I want add the dust directly to aquarium (one of every time). What is the correct order?


Answer:
Do You want to add those products in powdered form? We recommend to mix it with demineralization water.
Correct order is:
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Kh Buffer

Calcium and Magnesium can be together – but Kh Buffer have to be separated – maybe 5minutes after Ca and Mg.

2. Question:
Is it necessary to use both bio s and pro bio s in order to achieve ulns?? Because i am using pro bio s. And not sure if getting bio s necessary.

Answer:
Bio S is not necessary. Bio S is nitrifying bacteria – good for start Up. Pro Bio S – probiotic bacteria.
We have to use Probiotic bacteria and food for them.

3. Question:
Would like to know if it is compulsory or optional to run zeomix & phosphate minus to get ULNS? Because according to your thread in RC, you dont seem to run zeomix nor phosphate minus.

Answer:
Of course – everything is optional

4.Question:
What is AF Build about??

Answer:
AF Build is a growth accelerator.

5. Question:
Do we have to use phosphate minus to achieve ULNS ?

Answer:
Offcourse, that is very helpful to reduce Phospate. We recommend Phosphate Minus (http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/phosphateminus/) – its reduce silicates also.

6. Question:
Do we have to use ZEOMIX to achieve ULNS ?

Answer:
Zeo Mix (http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/zeomix/ ) is very effective medium to reduce ammonia – that’s why We are recommend to use Zeo Mix.

7. Question:
Pro f = liquid carbon source (food for bacteria) ??

Answer:
Yes, Pro F is medium (food) for probiotic bacteria.

8. Question:
NP PRO = is it also another liquid carbon source (food for bacteria) ??

Answer:
Yes, - NP Pro is medium for probiotic bacteria. Supplement contains liquid polymers.

9. Question:
Coloring of SPS, is it by using COMPONENT ABC ?

Answer:
There is many ways to color corals.
Are You using calcium reactor or Balling method?
If You are using Balling… We have ready to use Component 1+2+3+ ( that’s Ca,Mg,Kh,Reef Mineral Salt with Microelements) - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/component-1-2-3/

Also You can make standard powdered Balling and You could use: Component Strong - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/components-strong/

And of course You Can use Component ABC. If You are using Calcium Reactor You Can buy 2000ml box – that’s great to dosing pumps.
http://aquaforest.eu/en/product-category/chemia-wody/

For advanced users we recommend to dose selected microelements like: Iodum, Strontium, Fluorine, Kalium, Iron, Micro E - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product-category/mikroelementy/

10. Question:
Is it true that component A will colour up the "reds" in SPS ?

Answer:
Component A (http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/componenta/) contains strontium I barium – that’s saturate all colors, also reds.

11. Question:
What colour does component B color up ?

Answer:
Component B (http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/componentb/) contains heavy metals - that’s coloring i.e. greens.

12. Question:
Component C color up the "blues" in SPS ??

Answer:
Yes, Component C ( http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/component-c/ ) contains iodine and fluorine - that’s color up blue.

13. Question:
What is the difference between the Probiotic Reef Salt and the Reef Salt?

Answer:
Reef Salt - Fully synthetic marine salt for SPS and LPS Corals

Probiotic Reef Salt - Fully synthetic marine salt for SPS and LPS Corals - contains probiotic bacteria, culture medium for them, amino and vitamins

14. Question:
What is the role of the zeomix in the system?

Answer:
Zeolites are a good medium for bacteria settle - absorb ammonia and inhibit contamination.

15. Question:
Could you tell me what product of yours would be best for LPS corals like bubbles , hammer heads and torch corals , some of my hammer heads have lost a bit of colour in them just wondering is there anything I could dose to try and bring the colour back ?

Answer:
LPS corals prefer higher nutrients levels than SPS corals and slower circulation. Feeding, and lighting is more important than low nutrient levels and organics. Meaty food, Iodine, vitamins, amino acids.
For LPS corals we recommend to dose:
AF Amino Mix - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/af_amino_mix/
AF Power Food - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/af_power_food/
Ricco Food - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/riccofood/
AF Phyto Mix - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/af_phyto_mix/

If Your KH level is low – You Can use KH Plus: http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/kh-plus/

16. Question:
I am using Phoshpate Minus, what is the average time before changing?

Answer:
It depends on the phosphate level, but as a rule it changes after 3 to 4 weeks.

17. Question:
I'd like to know how to properly use Zeomix, are the placed in a reactor and shaken daily?

Answer:
You don't have to shake zeolites.
You Can put it in RX only, You don't need special reactor.

18. Question:
Does phosphate minus need rinsing before use?

Answer:
You can do it but it is not necessary. The brown color is normal and don't make any harm It will disappear after few minutes.

19. Question:
When using aquaforest system, do we have to use zeomix / phosphate minus?

Answer:
Yes and no. Many aquarists run the own systems on undetectable or ultra low phosphate and nitrate levels without zeomix stones, phosphate minus or other equipment. All depend what type of reef tank do you have and what you would like to achieve. Some aquarists are more focus on colorations of acroporas from Australia, others wants more fish. ProBIoS is a complex bacterial product which is very effective with phosphate reduction not only nitrates. It's very beneficial to have additional media for microorganism colonization. More surface = higher bacterial population = more efficient system. Aquaforest probiotic products works very well with siporax or refugiums.


20. Question:
Pro F (liquid) and Pro Bio F (powder) both are carbon source ??

Answer:
ProBIoS +ProF are basics. With conjunction Aquaforest Probiotic Reef Salt gives you opportunity to maintain unwanted nutrients without effort. ProBioF is a type of organic carbon source but different type of "food" than ProF.

21. Question:
Is NP PRO part of the basics of nutrient reduction ??

Answer:
-NP Pro is a liquid polymer. Substitute for BIopellets. For everybody who loves automatisation. Product can be dose by peristaltic pump.

22. Question:


How Can I dose microelements and Ca, Kh, Mg?
Answer:
There is few ways to dose Macro and Micro:



1 - Ca Plus, KH Plus, MG Plus (macro) + Component A, Component B, Component C(micro)
2 - Calcium, Magnesium, KH Buffer, Reef Mineral Salt ( Macro) + Components Strong (micro)
3- Calcium, Magnesium, KH Buffer, Reef Mineral Salt ( Macro) + Kalium, Iodum, Fluorine, Iron, Strontium, Micro E (micro)
4 - Component 1+2+3+

23. Question:
What is correct mix Balling Method by Aquaforest products?

Answer:
CONTAINER 1:
Aquaforest Calcium - Dissolve 50g in 1000ml of deionized water
Aquaforest Magnesium - Add 10g
Component A Strong - Add 5ml
Component B Strong - Add 5ml

CONTAINER 2:
Aquaforest KH Buffer - Dissolve 80g in 1000ml of deionized water
Component C Strong - Add 5ml

CONTAINER 3:
Aquaforest Reef Mineral Salt - Dissolve 25g in 1000ml of deionized water
Component K Strong - Add 5ml

[Aquaforest]

1.Question:
I have bought these aquaforest products:
- KH Buffer
- Calcium
- Magnesium
I need to increase the KH, Ca and MG values on my aquarium. I want add the dust directly to aquarium (one of every time). What is the correct order?


Answer:
Do You want to add those products in powdered form? We recommend to mix it with demineralization water.
Correct order is:
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Kh Buffer

Calcium and Magnesium can be together – but Kh Buffer have to be separated – maybe 5minutes after Ca and Mg.

2. Question:
Is it necessary to use both bio s and pro bio s in order to achieve ulns?? Because i am using pro bio s. And not sure if getting bio s necessary.

Answer:
Bio S is not necessary. Bio S is nitrifying bacteria – good for start Up. Pro Bio S – probiotic bacteria.
We have to use Probiotic bacteria and food for them.

3. Question:
Would like to know if it is compulsory or optional to run zeomix & phosphate minus to get ULNS? Because according to your thread in RC, you dont seem to run zeomix nor phosphate minus.

Answer:
Of course – everything is optional

4.Question:
What is AF Build about??

Answer:
AF Build is a growth accelerator.

5. Question:
Do we have to use phosphate minus to achieve ULNS ?

Answer:
Offcourse, that is very helpful to reduce Phospate. We recommend Phosphate Minus (http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/phosphateminus/) – its reduce silicates also.

6. Question:
Do we have to use ZEOMIX to achieve ULNS ?

Answer:
Zeo Mix (http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/zeomix/ ) is very effective medium to reduce ammonia – that’s why We are recommend to use Zeo Mix.

7. Question:
Pro f = liquid carbon source (food for bacteria) ??

Answer:
Yes, Pro F is medium (food) for probiotic bacteria.

8. Question:
NP PRO = is it also another liquid carbon source (food for bacteria) ??

Answer:
Yes, - NP Pro is medium for probiotic bacteria. Supplement contains liquid polymers.

9. Question:
Coloring of SPS, is it by using COMPONENT ABC ?

Answer:
There is many ways to color corals.
Are You using calcium reactor or Balling method?
If You are using Balling… We have ready to use Component 1+2+3+ ( that’s Ca,Mg,Kh,Reef Mineral Salt with Microelements) - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/component-1-2-3/

Also You can make standard powdered Balling and You could use: Component Strong - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/components-strong/

And of course You Can use Component ABC. If You are using Calcium Reactor You Can buy 2000ml box – that’s great to dosing pumps.
http://aquaforest.eu/en/product-category/chemia-wody/

For advanced users we recommend to dose selected microelements like: Iodum, Strontium, Fluorine, Kalium, Iron, Micro E - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product-category/mikroelementy/

10. Question:
Is it true that component A will colour up the "reds" in SPS ?

Answer:
Component A (http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/componenta/) contains strontium I barium – that’s saturate all colors, also reds.

11. Question:
What colour does component B color up ?

Answer:
Component B (http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/componentb/) contains heavy metals - that’s coloring i.e. greens.

12. Question:
Component C color up the "blues" in SPS ??

Answer:
Yes, Component C ( http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/component-c/ ) contains iodine and fluorine - that’s color up blue.

13. Question:
What is the difference between the Probiotic Reef Salt and the Reef Salt?

Answer:
Reef Salt - Fully synthetic marine salt for SPS and LPS Corals

Probiotic Reef Salt - Fully synthetic marine salt for SPS and LPS Corals - contains probiotic bacteria, culture medium for them, amino and vitamins

14. Question:
What is the role of the zeomix in the system?

Answer:
Zeolites are a good medium for bacteria settle - absorb ammonia and inhibit contamination.

15. Question:
Could you tell me what product of yours would be best for LPS corals like bubbles , hammer heads and torch corals , some of my hammer heads have lost a bit of colour in them just wondering is there anything I could dose to try and bring the colour back ?

Answer:
LPS corals prefer higher nutrients levels than SPS corals and slower circulation. Feeding, and lighting is more important than low nutrient levels and organics. Meaty food, Iodine, vitamins, amino acids.
For LPS corals we recommend to dose:
AF Amino Mix - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/af_amino_mix/
AF Power Food - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/af_power_food/
Ricco Food - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/riccofood/
AF Phyto Mix - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/af_phyto_mix/

If Your KH level is low – You Can use KH Plus: http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/kh-plus/

16. Question:
I am using Phoshpate Minus, what is the average time before changing?

Answer:
It depends on the phosphate level, but as a rule it changes after 3 to 4 weeks.

17. Question:
I'd like to know how to properly use Zeomix, are the placed in a reactor and shaken daily?

Answer:
You don't have to shake zeolites.
You Can put it in RX only, You don't need special reactor.

18. Question:
Does phosphate minus need rinsing before use?

Answer:
You can do it but it is not necessary. The brown color is normal and don't make any harm It will disappear after few minutes.

19. Question:
When using aquaforest system, do we have to use zeomix / phosphate minus?

Answer:
Yes and no. Many aquarists run the own systems on undetectable or ultra low phosphate and nitrate levels without zeomix stones, phosphate minus or other equipment. All depend what type of reef tank do you have and what you would like to achieve. Some aquarists are more focus on colorations of acroporas from Australia, others wants more fish. ProBIoS is a complex bacterial product which is very effective with phosphate reduction not only nitrates. It's very beneficial to have additional media for microorganism colonization. More surface = higher bacterial population = more efficient system. Aquaforest probiotic products works very well with siporax or refugiums.


20. Question:
Pro F (liquid) and Pro Bio F (powder) both are carbon source ??

Answer:
ProBIoS +ProF are basics. With conjunction Aquaforest Probiotic Reef Salt gives you opportunity to maintain unwanted nutrients without effort. ProBioF is a type of organic carbon source but different type of "food" than ProF.

21. Question:
Is NP PRO part of the basics of nutrient reduction ??

Answer:
-NP Pro is a liquid polymer. Substitute for BIopellets. For everybody who loves automatisation. Product can be dose by peristaltic pump.

22. Question:


How Can I dose microelements and Ca, Kh, Mg?
Answer:
There is few ways to dose Macro and Micro:



1 - Ca Plus, KH Plus, MG Plus (macro) + Component A, Component B, Component C(micro)
2 - Calcium, Magnesium, KH Buffer, Reef Mineral Salt ( Macro) + Components Strong (micro)
3- Calcium, Magnesium, KH Buffer, Reef Mineral Salt ( Macro) + Kalium, Iodum, Fluorine, Iron, Strontium, Micro E (micro)
4 - Component 1+2+3+

23. Question:
What is correct mix Balling Method by Aquaforest products?

Answer:
CONTAINER 1:
Aquaforest Calcium - Dissolve 50g in 1000ml of deionized water
Aquaforest Magnesium - Add 10g
Component A Strong - Add 5ml
Component B Strong - Add 5ml

CONTAINER 2:
Aquaforest KH Buffer - Dissolve 80g in 1000ml of deionized water
Component C Strong - Add 5ml

CONTAINER 3:
Aquaforest Reef Mineral Salt - Dissolve 25g in 1000ml of deionized water
Component K Strong - Add 5ml

24. Question:
What is role of Reef Mineral Salt?

Answer:
Reef Mineral Salt is part of Balling Method.
Mineral salt is so important to add because it keeps the mixed water in balance from when you add the calcium chloride and sodium bicarb it will make a unbalanced sodium chloride by adding the mineral salt it will balance out the sodium chloride and because it is now balanced there won't be any ionic problems.
We recommend to dose every part of Balling Method in equal doses:

1 Fluid - Calcium, Magnesium + Components Strong - 50g Calcium + 10g Magnesium dissolve in 1000ml RODI water (13 tbsp of the product and 2.4 tbsp of Magnesium Aquaforest in 1 US gal.) + 5ml Strong A + 5ml Strong B
2 Fluid - Kh Buffer + Components Strong - 80g Kh Buffer dissolve in 1000ml RODI water (1.28 cups in 1Us gal. RODI water) + 5 ml Strong C
3 Fluid - Reef Mineral Salt + Components Strong - 25g Reef Mineral Salt dissolve in 1000ml RODI water (6.14 tbsp of the product in 1 US gal.) +5ml Strong K

[Aquaforest]

1.Question:

I have bought these aquaforest products:

- KH Buffer

- Calcium

- Magnesium

I need to increase the KH, Ca and MG values on my aquarium. I want add the dust directly to aquarium (one of every time). What is the correct order?



Answer:

Do You want to add those products in powdered form? We recommend to mix it with demineralization water.

Correct order is:

- Calcium

- Magnesium

- Kh Buffer


Calcium and Magnesium can be together – but Kh Buffer have to be separated – maybe 5minutes after Ca and Mg.


2. Question:

Is it necessary to use both bio s and pro bio s in order to achieve ulns?? Because i am using pro bio s. And not sure if getting bio s necessary.


Answer:

Bio S is not necessary. Bio S is nitrifying bacteria – good for start Up. Pro Bio S – probiotic bacteria.

We have to use Probiotic bacteria and food for them.


3. Question:

Would like to know if it is compulsory or optional to run zeomix & phosphate minus to get ULNS? Because according to your thread in RC, you dont seem to run zeomix nor phosphate minus.


Answer:

Of course – everything is optional


4.Question:

What is AF Build about??


Answer:

AF Build is a growth accelerator.


5. Question:

Do we have to use phosphate minus to achieve ULNS ?


Answer:

Offcourse, that is very helpful to reduce Phospate. We recommend Phosphate Minus (http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/phosphateminus/) – its reduce silicates also.


6. Question:

Do we have to use ZEOMIX to achieve ULNS ?


Answer:

Zeo Mix (http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/zeomix/ ) is very effective medium to reduce ammonia – that’s why We are recommend to use Zeo Mix.


7. Question:

Pro f = liquid carbon source (food for bacteria) ??


Answer:

Yes, Pro F is medium (food) for probiotic bacteria.


8. Question:

NP PRO = is it also another liquid carbon source (food for bacteria) ??


Answer:

Yes, - NP Pro is medium for probiotic bacteria. Supplement contains liquid polymers.


9. Question:

Coloring of SPS, is it by using COMPONENT ABC ?


Answer:

There is many ways to color corals.

Are You using calcium reactor or Balling method?

If You are using Balling… We have ready to use Component 1+2+3+ ( that’s Ca,Mg,Kh,Reef Mineral Salt with Microelements) - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/component-1-2-3/


Also You can make standard powdered Balling and You could use: Component Strong - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/components-strong/


And of course You Can use Component ABC. If You are using Calcium Reactor You Can buy 2000ml box – that’s great to dosing pumps.

http://aquaforest.eu/en/product-category/chemia-wody/


For advanced users we recommend to dose selected microelements like: Iodum, Strontium, Fluorine, Kalium, Iron, Micro E - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product-category/mikroelementy/


10. Question:

Is it true that component A will colour up the "reds" in SPS ?


Answer:

Component A (http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/componenta/) contains strontium I barium – that’s saturate all colors, also reds.


11. Question:

What colour does component B color up ?


Answer:

Component B (http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/componentb/) contains heavy metals - that’s coloring i.e. greens.


12. Question:

Component C color up the "blues" in SPS ??


Answer:

Yes, Component C ( http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/component-c/ ) contains iodine and fluorine - that’s color up blue.


13. Question:

What is the difference between the Probiotic Reef Salt and the Reef Salt?


Answer:

Reef Salt - Fully synthetic marine salt for SPS and LPS Corals


Probiotic Reef Salt - Fully synthetic marine salt for SPS and LPS Corals - contains probiotic bacteria, culture medium for them, amino and vitamins


14. Question:

What is the role of the zeomix in the system?


Answer:

Zeolites are a good medium for bacteria settle - absorb ammonia and inhibit contamination.


15. Question:

Could you tell me what product of yours would be best for LPS corals like bubbles , hammer heads and torch corals , some of my hammer heads have lost a bit of colour in them just wondering is there anything I could dose to try and bring the colour back ?


Answer:

LPS corals prefer higher nutrients levels than SPS corals and slower circulation. Feeding, and lighting is more important than low nutrient levels and organics. Meaty food, Iodine, vitamins, amino acids.

For LPS corals we recommend to dose:

AF Amino Mix - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/af_amino_mix/

AF Power Food - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/af_power_food/

Ricco Food - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/riccofood/

AF Phyto Mix - http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/af_phyto_mix/


If Your KH level is low – You Can use KH Plus: http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/kh-plus/


16. Question:

I am using Phoshpate Minus, what is the average time before changing?


Answer:

It depends on the phosphate level, but as a rule it changes after 3 to 4 weeks.


17. Question:

I'd like to know how to properly use Zeomix, are the placed in a reactor and shaken daily?


Answer:

You don't have to shake zeolites.

You Can put it in RX only, You don't need special reactor.


18. Question:

Does phosphate minus need rinsing before use?


Answer:

You can do it but it is not necessary. The brown color is normal and don't make any harm It will disappear after few minutes.


19. Question:

When using aquaforest system, do we have to use zeomix / phosphate minus?


Answer:

Yes and no. Many aquarists run the own systems on undetectable or ultra low phosphate and nitrate levels without zeomix stones, phosphate minus or other equipment. All depend what type of reef tank do you have and what you would like to achieve. Some aquarists are more focus on colorations of acroporas from Australia, others wants more fish. ProBIoS is a complex bacterial product which is very effective with phosphate reduction not only nitrates. It's very beneficial to have additional media for microorganism colonization. More surface = higher bacterial population = more efficient system. Aquaforest probiotic products works very well with siporax or refugiums.



20. Question:

Pro F (liquid) and Pro Bio F (powder) both are carbon source ??


Answer:

ProBIoS +ProF are basics. With conjunction Aquaforest Probiotic Reef Salt gives you opportunity to maintain unwanted nutrients without effort. ProBioF is a type of organic carbon source but different type of "food" than ProF.


21. Question:

Is NP PRO part of the basics of nutrient reduction ??


Answer:

-NP Pro is a liquid polymer. Substitute for BIopellets. For everybody who loves automatisation. Product can be dose by peristaltic pump.


22. Question:
How Can I dose microelements and Ca, Kh, Mg?

Answer:

There is few ways to dose Macro and Micro:





1 - Ca Plus, KH Plus, MG Plus (macro) + Component A, Component B, Component C(micro)

2 - Calcium, Magnesium, KH Buffer, Reef Mineral Salt ( Macro) + Components Strong (micro)

3- Calcium, Magnesium, KH Buffer, Reef Mineral Salt ( Macro) + Kalium, Iodum, Fluorine, Iron, Strontium, Micro E (micro)

4 - Component 1+2+3+


23. Question:

What is correct mix Balling Method by Aquaforest products?


Answer:

CONTAINER 1:

Aquaforest Calcium - Dissolve 50g in 1000ml of deionized water

Aquaforest Magnesium - Add 10g

Component A Strong - Add 5ml

Component B Strong - Add 5ml


CONTAINER 2:

Aquaforest KH Buffer - Dissolve 80g in 1000ml of deionized water

Component C Strong - Add 5ml


CONTAINER 3:

Aquaforest Reef Mineral Salt - Dissolve 25g in 1000ml of deionized water

Component K Strong - Add 5ml


24. Question:

What is role of Reef Mineral Salt?


Answer:

Reef Mineral Salt is part of Balling Method.

Mineral salt is so important to add because it keeps the mixed water in balance from when you add the calcium chloride and sodium bicarb it will make a unbalanced sodium chloride by adding the mineral salt it will balance out the sodium chloride and because it is now balanced there won't be any ionic problems.

We recommend to dose every part of Balling Method in equal doses:


1 Fluid - Calcium, Magnesium + Components Strong - 50g Calcium + 10g Magnesium dissolve in 1000ml RODI water (13 tbsp of the product and 2.4 tbsp of Magnesium Aquaforest in 1 US gal.) + 5ml Strong A + 5ml Strong B

2 Fluid - Kh Buffer + Components Strong - 80g Kh Buffer dissolve in 1000ml RODI water (1.28 cups in 1Us gal. RODI water) + 5 ml Strong C

3 Fluid - Reef Mineral Salt + Components Strong - 25g Reef Mineral Salt dissolve in 1000ml RODI water (6.14 tbsp of the product in 1 US gal.) +5ml Strong K


25. Question:

Do I need to turn the skimmer off when dosing AF Amino Mix, AF Build, AF Vitality, AF Energy or any supplements for corals?


Answer:

No, There is no need to turn skimmer off.


26. Question:

Do I need to keep bottles in fridge?


Answer:

If temperature in Your room is not higher then 24 Celsius degrees - You Can keep it in room, not in fridge.


27. Question:

Wouldn't using both be double carbon dosing? Using vodka and NP-Pro I mean.


Answer:

There is no need to doubble dosing of carbon source.

We recommend to dose Pro Bio S ( probiotic bacteria) with -NP Pro ( liquid polymers – carbon source) That will reduce nitrate and phosphate.

[Raees]

Hi, I have the aqua forest calcium, KH and magnesium products. If I follow the instructions on the back of the tub, how do I know how much of each element is dosed. For example, with KH it says 'dissolve 80g of the product in 1000ml of deinozed water'. How do I know if this raises the KH by 1 DKH or 5 DKH. Thanks in advance.

[BB215]

I'm unclear on bio F (liquid) and pro bio F (powder)
Do I use both or just pro bio F ?

[BB215]

AF
Might be an idea to edit first post as questions and answers are added rather than puting up a new post, I think this may get very long.
Please mark as sticky

[Aquaforest]

Originally Posted by BB215

I'm unclear on bio F (liquid) and pro bio F (powder)
Do I use both or just pro bio F ?

Hello, What do you mean - bio F?
We have no this product.

We had Pro F - in was culture medium for probiotic bacteria.
Pro Bio S - probiotic bacteria and culture medium

[Aquaforest]

Originally Posted by Raees

Hi, I have the aqua forest calcium, KH and magnesium products. If I follow the instructions on the back of the tub, how do I know how much of each element is dosed. For example, with KH it says 'dissolve 80g of the product in 1000ml of deinozed water'. How do I know if this raises the KH by 1 DKH or 5 DKH. Thanks in advance.

As you can see on our website:

http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/kh-buffer/

10g KH Buffer increases by about 3,3 dKH ( Alk. 1,18meg/l) in 100L (27 US gal) .


Best regards,

[BB215]

Originally Posted by Aquaforest

Hello, What do you mean - bio F?
We have no this product.

We had Pro F - in was culture medium for probiotic bacteria.
Pro Bio S - probiotic bacteria and culture medium

Sorry
I meant pro F
Do people normally use both pro F and pro bio F ?

[Aquaforest]

Originally Posted by BB215

Sorry
I meant pro F
Do people normally use both pro F and pro bio F ?

Yes - sometimes aquarist using both.

To reduce nitrate and phosphate in tank probiotic bacteria with culture medium are enough.
Here is our guide how to use our products:
http://aquaforest.eu/wp-content/uplo...ide_EN_RGB.pdf

Regards,
Aquaforest

[Raees]

Originally Posted by Aquaforest

As you can see on our website:

http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/kh-buffer/

10g KH Buffer increases by about 3,3 dKH ( Alk. 1,18meg/l) in 100L (27 US gal) .


Best regards,

Thank you. So if I follow the instructions and dissolve 80g in 1 litre of RO water, then add this to the tank, how much does KH increase by?

[Raees]

Originally Posted by Aquaforest

As you can see on our website:

http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/kh-buffer/

10g KH Buffer increases by about 3,3 dKH ( Alk. 1,18meg/l) in 100L (27 US gal) .


Best regards,

So if you wanted to raise the dKH by 3.3 dKH and had a 300 litre tank would you need 30g of KH buffer? If that's correct, how much deionized water do you use to dissolve the 30g of DKH buffer? Thanks in advance.