A natural bottom material for all aquariums. It is especially suitable for tanks containing cichlids because this species of fish digs paths through plants for its fry and stirs up substrates to uncover food. FONDOVIVO is studied for promoting the luxury development and growth of aquatic plants.
Substrates for bottom layer are essential for quite all planted aquariums because they help to grow both flora and fauna. Two types of materials must be used: a first layer of nutrient substrate which provides the quantity of nutrients required by plants to live and bloom, a second layer of...
The bottom of the aquarium is essential for good plant growth. Having healthy, bushy and luxuriant plants is not only aesthetically beautiful for the aquarium, but it is very important for the life of the fish and the biological balance of the aquarium itself. For a good foundation, Prodac...
During the second stage of the nitrogen cycle, aerobic bacteria Nitrobacter convert ammonium/ammonia into nitrites. Prodactest NO2 is a very simple water test to check the level of nitrites in your aquarium.
Ammonia is quite toxic, while ammonium is less dangerous and in addition it is partially removed by plants and seaweed which use it as a source of nitrogen. A 0.10-0.50 mg/l concentration of ammonium in fresh water is normal and not dangerous. In the case of ammonia, an amount higher than 0.02...
Carbonate hardness holds special importance in the chemical equilibrium of water due to its tight relation with the pH value and carbon dioxide. Due to this reason, checking it becomes most important both in fresh water for plant cultivation and for the breeding of delicate fish or those coming...
The GH (means “ general hardness” but it is often called “total hardness”) of aquarium water refers to the dissolved concentration of magnesium and calcium ions. It is important to know the GH in order to choose the species of fish and the type of plants to introduce in an aquarium ...
Nitrates have a limited toxicity for fish but their presence considerably eases seaweed proliferation. A certain concentration of nitrates is always present (drinking water, for example, can contain up to 50 mg/l according to European laws). It is advisable not to exceed 80 mg/l in fresh water,...
Prodactest pH measures alcalinity or acidity in water tank. It is a very user friendly test kit: fill the test tube with aquarium water to the 5 ml mark, add 2 drops of the reagent. The result comes after few seconds.
Goldfish are the most popular aquarium fish, and are often considered very strong. However they also need appropriate treatments, especially if they belong to valuable species.
Aquarium filters are critical components of aquaria because capture and retain physical and solid waste from water and prevent its contamination.
Maintaining good water quality in your aquarium is very important to ensure the continued health of fish and plants. Both in an established aquarium and in a new settled tank, water testing of water parameters is essential to ensure long-term success in aquarium.Prodac International offers a...
Regular water changes, by adding Prodac International water cares such as AQUASANA and NITRIDAC, maintain water quality that is fundamental to aquarium fish and plants health.
For over twenty years Prodac International has been producing a wide range of fish food for all kinds of both marine and freshwater fish.
Aquarium plants not only provide aesthetic value to the tank, they are an important element for the biological balance for fish’es life. Particular attention must be paid in choosing substrates and materials to lay on the the bottom of the tank, in order to have healthy and blooming...
