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Pterophyllum Altum

2009-08-28T20:48:00.000-07:00

Pterophyllum altum, also known as Altum Angelfish or Orinoco Angelfish

Can only be found in the Orinoco River and Upper Rio Negro in Southern Venezuela, Southeastern Colombia and extreme Northern Brazil.

The largest angelfish among its kind, exceeding 50 cm in height. (from tip of dorsal to tip of anal fin)

The color is silver but with three brownish/red vertical stripes and red striations into the fins. The species may show red spotting and a blueish green dorsal overcast when mature and when aroused exhibits a black operculum spot. Characteristic of this species is an acute incision or notch above the nares (supraorbital indention).

All true Orinoco Altum specimens show this trait, whereas commercial hybrids product of crosses to Pterophyllum scalare, that are occasionally performed by breeders to sell them as "Orinoco Altum", may not exhibit the trait or it may appear in a lesser degree.

The true wildcaught Orinoco Altum is among the most challenging among tropical fish to breed in captivity. Most Altum Angels are more frequently found in the well oxygenated, extremely soft waters of Upper and Middle Orinoco tributaries shed from the Guyana Shield Highlands, preferring a pH range between 4.5 to 5.8. These are very transparent blackwaters with almost nil conductivity. Temperature range in these waters is between 78°F (26°C) and 84°F (29°C). They are also found in the Atabapo River and Inirida River floodplain, down the Casiquiare and Guainía floodplain where the Rio Negro is born, before entering Brazilian territory. Unlike P. scalare(mentioned above) which prefer to spawn on the submerged leaves of plants and trees in the flooded rainforest, P. altum prefers to spawn on submerged roots and tree branches in a moderate water current. This species is recommended for intermediate to advanced aquarists due to the detailed maintenance it requires for proper health.

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2009-06-21T00:14:00.001-07:00

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2009-06-20T23:59:00.001-07:00

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UP Aqua Co2 System

2009-06-20T23:47:00.000-07:00

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2009-06-20T23:41:00.000-07:00

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LiquaTec TDS meter

2009-03-22T04:17:00.000-07:00

TDS
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) are the total amount of mobile charged ions, including minerals, salts or metals dissolved in a given volume of water, expressed in units of mg per unit volume of water (mg/L), also referred to as parts per million (ppm). TDS is directly related to the purity of water and the quality of water purification systems and affects everything that consumes, lives in, or uses water, whether organic or inorganic, whether for better or for worse.

LIQUATEC PM3000 SERIES TDS METER
With its extended range of 0-2,999 ppm our PM-3000 can work
with most any well water application with out the need of two
different meters. Obtain reliable and accurate measurements of
your water source with our Value Priced PM-3000. Ideal for water
treatment as well as other industrial and commercial application.
This model is lightweight and simple to operate. With its Single
Battery design it simplifies exchange of power source

Specification:
• Auto Shut-Off
• Automatic Temperature Compensation
• TDS Range: 1-2,999 ppm
• Resolution: 1 ppm
• Accuracy: +/- 5% @77ºF (25ºC)
• Battery: Single 3V Lithium CR2032
• Battery Life: 30hrs
• Weight: 1.3oz (37g)
• Size(LxWxH): 5.8 x 1.2 x 0.6 in (146 x 30 x 15mm)

Milwaukee pH Digital Tester

2009-03-22T03:57:00.000-07:00

pH600

Specifications:

Range 0.0 - 14.0 pH
Resolution 0.1 pH
Accuracy ± 0.2 pH
Calibration Manual 1 point
Temp. Compensation ---
Battery Life 700 hours
Dimensions 150 x 30 x 24 mm

Mr. Aqua Co2 Turbo Mixer

2009-03-22T03:38:00.001-07:00

Multi Port Co2 Maniport

2009-03-22T02:44:00.000-07:00

Sulawesi Shrimp and Snail

2008-09-18T01:18:00.000-07:00

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Arowana Update as of August 27, 2008

2008-08-26T21:04:00.001-07:00

Xian Leng Arowana

Golden Xbak

Golden Xbak

Chilli Red Arowana

Chilli Red Arowana

Super Red Arowana

Super Red Arowana

Super Red Arowana

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Mr. Aqua Hang On Filter

2008-08-21T02:06:00.000-07:00

Mr. Aqua Hang On Filter
No. 1 in Japan!!!

Mr. Aqua ADP hang On filter

Mr. Aqua Hang On Filter Refill

Hang On Filter Activated Carbon Refill

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Mr. Aqua Professional Airpump

2008-08-21T01:36:00.000-07:00

Mr. Aqua Professional Airpump

Awarded by US, Germany, UK, Japan, Hongkong, Canada, and Taiwan as the best Airpump in the market today based on Quality, Quiet and Performance.

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Mr. Aqua Lighting System

2008-08-21T01:16:00.000-07:00

Mr. Aqua Lighting System

Mr. Aqua Showroom
Lighting System for all aquarium sizes.

Mr. Aqua Showroom

Pen light

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PettyMan Dogs and Cat Goods

2008-08-21T00:38:00.000-07:00

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Cardinal Tetras

2008-08-20T02:45:00.000-07:00

Cardinal Tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodi

Care Level : Easy
Size : Up to 2 inches (5 cm)
pH : 5.5 - 7
Temperature : 23°C - 27°C
Water Hardness : 2° to 6° dH
Lifespan : 2 - 5 years
Origin / Habitat : South America
Temperament / Behavior : peaceful, best kept in schools of 6 or more.
Tank Size : 10 gallon or larger.
Diet / Fish Food : flakes, live and freeze dried foods.
Tank Region : Mostly middle to top.

Note: acclimatized prior for sale.
check their bellies!!!

Price: P80

1000pcs Cardinal tetras are now available for reservation.

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Mr. Aqua Aquarium Pump

2008-08-11T17:28:00.000-07:00

Mr. Aqua Hi Tech Aquarium Pump

Aquarium Pump HT-45L

Aquarium Pump HT-50L

Aquarium Pump HT-60L

Aquarium Pump HT-75L

Aquarium Pump HT-99L

Aquarium Pump HT-145L

ADP Motor Pump Series
Jet Power 55L, 77L, 100L, 145L

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Profile100 series

2008-08-11T17:21:00.000-07:00

Profile100 collection

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Aqua Pets Magazine Collection II

2008-08-11T17:10:00.000-07:00

Aqua Pets Magazine Collection

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Aqua Pets Magazine

2008-08-11T16:52:00.000-07:00

Aqua Pets Magazine Series

No. 1 Magazine in Asia.

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Mr. Aqua Accessories part I

2008-08-09T09:35:00.000-07:00

Gravel Shovel

Curve Forcep

Scissor

Air Stone

Algae Scrub

Check Valve

Ceramic Bubble Tube

Ceramic Bubble Tube

Suction Cup

Air Stone 10cm

Air stone 15cm

Accessories

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Mr. Aqua Aquarium Tank

2008-08-07T06:55:00.000-07:00

Mr. Aqua Tank

M25

M25 (25*25*30cm)

A109-2

A109-2 (30*18*21)

A110

A110 (46*24*26)

Mr. Aqua Aquarium Tank

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World of Pleco Part II

2008-08-07T05:32:00.000-07:00

World of Pleco Part II

Actual photos
Community Tank

pleco with cardinal tetras.....

Ready for Shipment

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close up

Pleco community

Close up

Cardinal Tetra Giant!!!

L47

Ganda ba?

L134

L134

LDA63

LDA63

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ISTA Aquarium System

2008-08-06T08:22:00.000-07:00

Coming Soon this September 2008

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World of Plecostomus

2008-08-06T07:55:00.001-07:00

WORLD OF PLECOSTOMUS
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L239

L239

L199

L199

L201

L201

L27

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L81

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L66

L66

L14

L14

L14

L129

L129

L15

L15

L333

L236

L236

L260

L260

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Mr. Aqua Tropical Fish Food

2008-08-03T07:04:00.000-07:00

Mr. Aqua XL Tropical Fish Food

Mr. Aqua XL 150gms (s)
Mr. Aqua XL 150gms (m)
Mr. Aqua XL 250gms (s)
Mr. Aqua XL 250gms (m)

Mr. Aqua XL Tropical Fish Food 150gms

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Mr. Aqua Thermometer

2008-08-03T05:15:00.000-07:00

Mr. Aqua Thermometer Collection

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Mr. Aqua Digital LCD Thermometer

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Mr. Aqua Box Filter

2008-08-03T04:20:00.001-07:00

Mr. Aqua Box Filter

The corner filter works on the principle of an "air lift". A stream of bubbles moving up a tube also pushes water up with it. Water flows into the top, sides or bottom vents of the filter to take its place. As the water flows through the filter, it passes through filter media.

Advantages

Inexpensive to obtain and operate
Easy to maintain
3 in 1 filter (mechanical, Chemical and Biological Filter)
perfect for small tank

Mr. Aqua Box Filter Small

Mr. Aqya Box Filter Medium

Mr. Aqua Refill Small

Mr. Aqua Refill medium

Mr. Aqua Box Filter Small

Mr. Aqua Box Filter Refill small

Mr. Aqua Box Filter Medium

Mr. Aqua Box Filter refill Medium

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BIOLOGICAL FILTRATION BOX

2008-08-03T03:13:00.000-07:00

BIOLOGICAL FILTRATION

Biological filtration is the use of beneficial bacteria to eliminate organic waste from a body of water. Is simply a home for the beneficial bacteria that perform the nitrogen cycle. The filter provides surface area that the bacteria can live on and a recirculating water pump ensures that water is constantly flushing over the bacteria so they can obtain their necessary nutriment and oxygen.

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Mr. Aqua Aquarium Sponge Filter

2008-08-02T01:48:00.000-07:00

Mr. Aqua Aquarium Sponge Filter

4 unique filter sponges for your aquarium needs

Mr. Aqua 3 in 1 sponge filter

(Biological, Mechanical, Chemical sponge)

Mr. Aqua Ammonia Ex Sponge filter

(ammonia remover)

Mr. Aqua Nitrite absorber sponge filter

(Absorb Nitrite - cation exchange resin)

Mr. Aqua PO4 ex Sponge Filter

( absorb PO4 and prevent alage bloom)

Mr. Aqua 3 in 1 Sponge Filter

Mr. Aqua Nitrite Absorber

Mr. Aqua Ammonia Ex Sponger Filter

Mr. Aqua PO4 Ex Sponge Filter

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Mr. Aqua Bio Nitrate Ex

2008-08-02T00:29:00.001-07:00

Mr. Aqua Bio Nitrate Ex
The most advanced aquarium product

Mr. Aqua Bio nitrate Ex
- rapidly removes nitrates in fresh and salt-water aquariums.

- Long lasting.

- reduces number of necessary water changes.

- easy to use.

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Aquatic Plants Farm

2008-08-02T00:00:00.000-07:00

Show Room

Aquarium fish farm

Aquatic plant grow-out farm

Java fern grow-out farm

green house grow-out farm

Anubias and java fern kingdom

ready for harvest

Anubias petit

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Sea of Anubias

Anubias barteri vs my hand

50,000 anubias pots

Anubias barteri and java fern

Anubias golden

Farm inspection

Heudeloti harvest

Java fern long and narrow harvest

Long and narrow

Giant Aponogeton Madagascarensis!!!

Moss section

Moss pad grow-out

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Marimo Algae (moss ball)

2008-08-01T23:42:00.000-07:00

Marimos Ball

Japan Moss Ball

These "Moss balls" are the latest craze to hit the aquarium plant hobby. They actually are said to be great for algae control because they "outcompete" the algae by using the same nutrients and starving the algae. In its natural habitat, their ability to move around by using the undercurrents to sink or rise in order to position themselves to receive plenty of light to carry out photosynthesis is interesting. What is Marimo?... Those who have not heard of Marimo would probably wonder what it is. Commonly known as Marimo in Korea, its technical term is Cladophora aegagropila, also called "Tribbles" or "Algae Balls" in the West. Marimo is the name given to a type of land locked algae formed by many small strings of algae tangled together in a radial pattern forming a fuzzy green ball. Mari comes from the Japanese word for ball and mo refers to algae. Native to Akan Lake in Japan, it is considered as national treasure declared as a natural monument. Although these balls have been observed to grow to some degree growing in freshwater lakes and ponds in European countries and some other lakes in Japan, only in this particular lake they grow to be a noticeable size in perfect spherical shape. Why is it popular?... There are numerous reasons that account for the Marimo craze. First of all, it is very simple to raise. Marimo neither requires special care nor occupies much space, as it is grown in a glass jar or even in a fish globe with fishes. No sun light is necessary, and of course, fertilizer is not needed. Softly rinsing off moss on the ball and gently tabbing it in order to help it form a perfect spherical shape with a finger on a palm when changing water once a week are all that it takes. A Marimo vase can be placed anywhere below 25 degree. Unlike pets such as dogs or cats, of which the owner feel uneasy to leave them alone at home, and might grow up to have an abnormal character, there is nothing to worry about Marimo. Rather, it helps to refine emotion. In addition, this algae is free floating, and displays unique behaviors according to habitat changes. As it is photosynthetic, it floats or sinks in the water in response to columns of light, and actually rolls around on the bottom of the aquarium. Thereby, it is mistaken with animals because of its movement, which is another factor that grabs people's interest. Moreover, as its life span is quite long - the biggest Marimo ball is known to have lived over 100 years. Breeding the algae balls in right condition, one can hand over a couple of generations from grandparents to a grandson, working as a medium of family love. Above all, the main reason for it gaining public favor would probably be due to the legend; once there lived a daughter of the chief of a tribe around Lake Akan. She fell in love with a commoner, but confronted opposition of her parents. She ran away with him and sublimated into Marimo. For that myth, in Japan, it has become spotlighted as "love plant," which realizes true love and accomplishes one's heart's desire when it is given and taken as a present. It has crossed the ocean to reach Korea, welcomed by children, lovers and parents.

Marimo Balls were first discovered in Lake Akan almost 100 years ago by Tetsuya Kawakami. In 1921 they were declared a "Japanese Natural Treasure" and the public's interest in Marimo was stirred. Marimo began being sold in jars to tourist who paid high prices to have their very own Natural Treasure. Not long after, a hydro-electric plant was built on the Akan river leading into the lake. This river was dammed and the lake's water level fell dramatically. Dead and decaying Marimo began littering the shores of Lake Akan and people were appalled at this mass death of their Natural Treasure. Due to both the peddling of individual Marimo and the damming of the Akan river, the numbers of Marimo balls were declining fast.
An environmentalist movement to save the Marimo of Lake Akan was started, and an appeal was made to the people of Japan to return their bottled Marimo souvenirs. Surprisingly, the people responded, and great numbers of the bottled Marimo were returned to the lake. The people of Lake Akan were so overwhelmed by the support they received that they held a festival in appreciation. And so it was, on October 7, 1950 the first of the annual Marimo Festivals was celebrated at Lake Akan.

Two years later the stature of the Marimo was elevated to "Special Japanese Natural Treasure." The population of Marimo balls is still dwindling and there is much research being done now to try to save or recreate this unusual form of Cladophora. As of yet no breakthroughs have been made.

Cladophora balls are a mobile form of algae and exhibit a number of interesting "behaviors". These include rising and sinking in the water column in response to light, rolling about and dumping collecting sediment from their surface and rotating positions with other Marimo on different tiers of the lake bottom. This last phenomenon allows Marimo to be found at deeper depths than light would allow for stationary plants.

Diameter:2-12" (5-30cm)
Light requirements: high-very high
Temperature: 68-82F (20-28C)
Hardness tolerance: medium
pH tolerance: 6.8-7.5
Easiness: average.
Mine range from 1.5 to 2.5 inches
Lights: medium light
Temperature: 72-76F
Hardness: in hard,
pH: 7

1-1.5cm
4-5cm

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Mr. Aqua Super Zeolite

2008-07-28T16:26:00.000-07:00

Mr. Aqua Super Zeolite

The most advance aquarium product

Zeolites are minerals, and consist mostly of silica and aluminium, plus other elements like Sodium, Potassium, Iron, and Manganese. The most interesting feature of Zeolites is their crystal structure. You can think of Zeolites as a sponge with holes of different sizes. The small holes are the size of single molecules, about one billionth of a meter. The size of these holes depends on the chemical composition of the mineral. There are hundreds of different Zeolites known in nature, and also many different synthetic Zeolites. What makes these minerals so special is their ability to absorb specific compounds. Depending on their composition, they preferentially absorb different compounds. This means that they are more likely to absorb one compound more than the other if both are available. The holes to which a compound binds are not empty, but rather filled with sodium or potassium. As soon as a preferred compound is available, another compound, usually--sodium or potassium, is given off, and the compound will be absorbed. This reaction, the replacement of one ion for another ion, is called ion-exchange.

The diagram on the left represents fresh Zeolite. Sodium (Na) and Potassium (K) ions are ready to be exchanged with other positively charged ions. The diagram on the right represents the release of Sodium and Potassium in exchange for Ammonium ions.

As already mentioned, Zeolites have a very porous structure. Under the microscope, they look almost like a sponge. This porous structure creates a large surface area for bacteria to settle. As the ammonium is adsorbed by the crystal structure, the bacteria living on the Zeolite get their food delivered to their doorstep. To enhance the filtration capacity, a carbon source is added, in most cases not directly into the filter, but into the aquarium.

Therefore, by adding a carbon source, all bacteria in the tank receive some additional food. But as those bacteria that sit on the Zeolite get the ammonia much easier and in much greater quantity than others in the tank, they can make much better "profit" from the carbon addition. To speed up the starting of these filters, some companies offer bacterial starter cultures, although their usefulness is debatable.

All these reactions can only take place when a carbon source is added. Without a carbon source, the filter would first only absorb ammonium and nothing else. It would be a simple ion-exchanger. After a few days to weeks, chemoautotrophic bacteria would settle on the ammonium-loaded Zeolite and oxidize it to nitrate, as indicated in the following reaction:

NH4+ + O2 + 3OH-= NO32- + 2 H2O

Therefore, such a filter would actually produce nitrate, and its use for aquaria would be rather limited! When I said previously that the ion-exchange process itself is not of much importance in the marine aquarium I may have been a bit too simplistic. Over the last year or so, many people actually have used this effect in a very elegant way. In new tanks, a little powerhead with a cartridge full of Zeolite can have a very positive effect on the stability of the tank. As ammonium is oxidized to nitrite, a reduction of ammonium levels reduces the nitrite peak in the start-up phase considerably. As the excess ammonium is taken out of the system before it is oxidized and starts causing problems, the Zeolite filter acts as a buffer which stabilizes the nitrogen cycle in the tank. In such a case, the Zeolites have to be changed every few days and no carbon source is added.

In the “normal” Zeolite filters with the addition of a carbon source, these filters can run for extended periods of time because ammonium is constantly removed from the minerals by the combined efforts of autotrophic and heterotrophic bacteria. After a while, the Zeolite is exhausted and needs to be replaced. If the bacteria remove the ammonium from the minerals why doesn't the filter run forever? First of all, the bacterial films will slowly clog up the pores, thereby reducing the adsorbing capacity, secondly other ions will also be adsorbed onto the Zeolite. As the bacteria do not remove these ions (at least not preferentially), they will slowly become enriched and therefore reduce the number of places available for adsorbing ammonium. In industrial applications Zeolites are often recycled. This is definitely not an option for the home aquarist, as it involves the use of highly aggressive liquids. If you try to do this in your kitchen you endanger your family's health and that of other people! Saving money this way is just downright foolish. If you decide to set up a marine tank, make sure you can afford to maintain in properly.

The diagram on the top represents bacteria taking advantage of the locally high concentration of Ammonium trapped in the Zeolite and breaking it down to Nitrogen gas. The diagram on the bottom represents well fed, nutrient rich bacteria that have reached the end of their lives drifting from the Zeolites, destined to be skimmed out of the tank.

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Mr. Aqua Biological Ball

2008-07-28T16:07:00.001-07:00

Mr. Aqua Biological Ball
The most advance aquarium product

Biological filtration is the process of converting toxic nitrogen to less toxic forms of nitrogen. The process involves several stages, and begins with the introduction of nitrogen into the aquarium in the following ways:

1) Urea and fecal matter produced by the fish.
2) Protein from decomposing fish food.
3) Protein from decomposing fish and/or plants.

It is equally important to know that Ammonia is a by-product in the first conversion. Ammonia is very toxic to fish, and the higher the PH, the more toxic the ammonia. This is why ammonia poisoning occurs with such frequency in brackish, African Cichlid, and especially salt water tanks, and why testing for ammonia is so critical. The recommended PH is 6.8 - 7.0 for fresh water incorporates this important concept. Ammonia is converted to nitrite by nitrosomonas bacteria. These bacteria live primarily in filter mediumdue to the great amount of surface area

Nitrite, although less toxic than ammonia, can wipe out a tank if the level is high enough. Nitrite is converted to nitrate by nitrobacter bacteria. Like the nitrosomona bacteria, these live primarily in the filter medium. High nitrite levels, particularly when long term, are detrimental to the aquarium environment and the fish. In the normal aquarium, nitrate is either removed from the aquarium by water changes or used by plants and algae as food.

The nitrifying bacteria require significant time to reproduce and establish themselves in a new aquarium. A brand new aquarium does not have sufficient nitrifying bacteria to support more than a few small fish, and this is especially important to the new hobbyist.

Patience when adding new fish MUST be exercised to avoid deadly ammonia or nitrite levels. It normally takes anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks for enough nitrifying bacterial to develop. Test kits should be kept on hand by all hobbyists so they can monitor the ammonia and nitrite and nitrate levels daily in newly set up aquariums. As the aquarium becomes older and better established, many fish can build up a tolerance to higher ammonia, nitrite and/or nitrate levels. Under these conditions, careful daily monitoring and control is necessary only when new fish are introduced.

Mr. Aqua Biological Ball

The Most advance Filter Media Series

Made in Japan

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Mr. Aqua Black Peat Granules

2008-07-28T15:40:00.000-07:00

Mr. Aqua Black Peat Granules

The most advance aquarium products

Advantages:
1. lower pH and hardness.
2. Doesn't change the conductivity.
3. Releases beneficial extract that are advantageous to fish.

Disadvantages:
1. The water must be tested frequently.
2. Not suitable for fish that need hard water and high pH level.
3. Not suitable for some plants requires high pH level.

Mr. Aqua Black Peat Granule

The Most Comprehensive Filter Media Series

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Mr. Aqua Bio Ceramic Ring

2008-07-28T15:28:00.001-07:00

Mr. Aqua Biological Filter Bio Ceramic Ring

Features:
- high performance with small quantity of materials
- simultaneously breakdown nitrites and reduction of nitrates
- keep fish healthy
- for salt and fresh water
- long lasting

PRICE:
1. Mr. Aqua Bio Ceramic Ring 0.2 liter = P100
2. Mr. Aqua Bio Ceramic Ring 1.0 liter = P350
3. Mr. Aqua Bio Ceramic Ring 3.0 liter = P1100
4. Mr. Aqua Bio Ceramic Ring 5.0 liter = P1500

Bio Ceramic Ring

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Made in Japan

Japanese Substrate

2008-07-28T15:05:00.000-07:00

JAPANESE SUBSTRATE

Advantage:

1. made from natural volcanic ash soil

2. water plants roots grow vigoruosly

3. stablize pH (6.5 to 6.8) up to 12months

4. Decoloration (crystal clear water) up to 12months

5. enhance bacterial growth

6. absorb toxic chemicals

7. lower GH

MR. AQUA water plant activated soil

a. 1.2kg pack

b. 8kg pack

Marfied Contro Soil

a. 3liter pack

b. 10 liter pack

Marfield Contro Soil III

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GEX SubstratePlanted tank substrate

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GEX pure black substrate

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Mr. Aqua 3D background

2008-07-28T14:31:00.000-07:00

Mr. Aqua 3D background

Grade A 3D background

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Rocky 3D back ground

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Getting The Gas Dissolved In The Water

2008-07-27T11:37:00.000-07:00

Getting the gas dissolved in the water
Source: http://www.qsl.net/w2wdx/aquaria/diyco2.html

Many methods have been described on what the best way to dissolve the CO2 gas into the tank water. This is the critical point in determining the effectiveness of a DIY system and the reason why many feel that their experience with DIY systems was a bad one. Since the amount of CO2 available in a yeast system is limited by biological production, it is important to get most, if not all, the CO2 produced dissolved into the water. Skimp here, and you have wasted your time, not to mention CO2 gas.

The simplest, and least effective, method is to run the tube into the tank and simply let the gas bubble into the tank, or through an air stone. I do not recommend this method at all. Since most of the CO2 gas simply rises to the surface and is lost.

Next, many have suggested placing this tube at the inlet of a canister filter and allowing the impeller to munch up the gas. While it is effective in dissolving the gas, I do not like this method either, for two reasons. First, the CO2 bubbles can produce cavitations of the impellor, which could cause it to vibrate, making noise and possibly damage the mechanism. Second, some of the components in the impellor use rubber fittings, which could be broken down over time by the high concentrations of CO2 gas and carbonic acids present.

A better but slower method is the use of what is called a CO2 bell. Simply put, this is a hemispherical shaped vessel of some kind, inverted and the CO2 is allowed to fill up inside. The contact area of the gas is increased and passive diffusion of the gas is increased. The drawback of this is if the surface area is not high enough, so that diffusion rate exceeds gas production, the bell will fill with gas and any additional bubbles will run out the side and travel up to the surface and be lost. While this is a draw back, many aqaurists have have had reasonable sucess using this method of gas diffusion. These are also very simple to construct. Many have been constructed from cutting off the tops of one-liter soda bottles, petri dishes, cups, or any hemisphercal shaped object. I would recommend using a material or object that is transparent, to allow for easy viewing

Another method is a diffuser. Two versions of diffusers exist. One is device that increases the time the bubble is in contact with the water. Usually by presenting the bubble with a long spiral course it has to travel. In the image to the right is one example of this type of spiral diffusion method, the Econo Aqualine 500 available from AquaBotanic, and others. The manufacturer claims, "The special construction allows a very high CO2 diffusion rate and automatically removes any false gasses. The reactor is sufficient for an aquarium up to 125 Gallons". This unit is mounted on the inside of the aquarium.

Another diffuser type is a glass diffuser. This is a device that increases the surface area of the CO2 gas by reducing the size of the bubbles substantially. This is a proven method and can be very effective in allowing all of your CO2 gas to be dissolved. In the image to the left is version of this type of diffuser made by Aqua Design Amano Nature Aquarium Goods, the company led by the legendary aquatic artist Takashi Amano. The gas is fed into the tube at the rear, brought down to the bottom and forced against the glass diffusser plate (the black line running in the middle). This plate has thousands of pores which the gas passes through, and once it has done this, the bubbles released through the top of the unit are extremely tiny. This all glass unit is probably the very best of its kind, and also very expensive since it is handmade in Japan. Other manufacturers make similar products. The only drawback of this method is that the plate, usually made of sintered glass, can clog and may need regular maintenance. Other than that singular drawback, this is a proven method of diffusion. The drawbacks of both versions is that their mechanical sophistication do not allow themselves to be easily homemade, and commercially produced products would have to be purchased. There are many commercially available choices, in a wide range of prices, so finding one that works in your budget would not be to difficult, if you decided on going this route.

Mr. Aqua Co2 Counter and Co2 Diffuser
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CO2 Counter:
accurate measurement of CO2 supply, good for CO2 sensitive plants.

CO2 diffuser:
enhance dispersal of CO2 tiny bubbles to your aquarium

Mr. Aqua N001: Co2 Counter (for all sizes)
Mr. Aqua N002: mini CO2 diffuser (good for tank < align="center">N001: Co2 counter

N002: mini co2 diffuser
N003: Co2 diffuser

N004: Co2 diffuser

N005: Co2 diffuser 5turn

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CO2 Tank and Regulator

2008-07-27T10:58:00.000-07:00

Plants and CO2
Source: http://www.qsl.net/w2wdx/aquaria/diyco2.html

Carbon is the fundamental element that all life on this planet is based. Plants are no exception. Since plants have no way of getting to their food sources, nutrients have to be obtained from their surrounding environment. Plants use many macro and micronutrients, carbon dioxide (CO2) being one of the primary macronutrients. In an aquarium the limiting factors are most likely to be (in order): light, CO2, micronutrients (trace elements), and macronutrients. Micro and macronutrients are usually supplied in adequate quantities by fish waste and the addition of fertilizers.

Plants use a process known as photosynthesis to produce the carbohydrates they need for life. Photosynthesis requires light for energy and CO2 to drive the chemical reactions. The process of photosynthesis requires a specific light energy threshold. In other words, there is a point where light has reached a specific intensity to start photosynthesis. If the light is not bright enough, photosynthesis will not occur. Beyond that threshold and up to some high light level, photosynthesis will run faster and faster. According to known practice, when light levels exceed two watts per gallon, supplementary CO2 is required for most aquariums.

In our planted aquariums, CO2 is present without it being added my mechanical means. Fish respire CO2 from their gills. Also in an aerated tank, CO2 from the atmosphere is dissolved in the water. This effect is known as atmospheric equilibrium. In nature though, CO2 levels are usually higher than can be explained by animal respiration or atmospheric equilibrium, and aquatic plants have evolved to this higher concentration of dissolved CO2 in water. Carbon dioxide rich groundwater often feeds the streams and natural CO2 concentrations up to several hundred times atmospheric equilibrium are common. In general, aquatic plants like to see approximately a concentration of 10-15ppm of dissolved CO2 in their environment. CO2 levels from atmospheric equilibrium are generally around 2-3ppm. (ppm stands for part per million). As you can see, CO2 injection is essential for vigorous plant growth, and even more so with higher light levels.

It is a common misconception that water can hold only so much dissolved gas and adding CO2 will displace oxygen. This is not true. As a matter of fact, if enough CO2 and light is present to enable vigorous photosynthesis, oxygen levels can reach 120% of saturation. Even at night, when the plants stop using CO2 and start using oxygen, the oxygen levels will stay about the same as a typical non-planted aquarium. So reports of people having fish at the surface gasping for air is not necessarily a result of high CO2 levels, but instead a lack of oxygen in the water is probably the culprit.

The relationship between light and CO2 levels is important. The diagram at the right explains it conceptually. At low light and low CO2 there is not much energy to play around with for up or down-regulation of the pools of Chlorophyll or enzymes contained in the plant. If we then add a little more CO2 to the system the plant can afford to invest less energy and resources in CO2 uptake and that leaves more energy for optimizing the light utilization - Chlorophyll can be produced without fatal consequences for the energy. Hence, although we have not raised the light, the plant can now utilize the available light more efficiently. Exactly the same explanation can be used to explain why increased light can stimulate growth. with more light available, less investment in the light utilization system is necessary and the free energy can be invested into a more efficient CO2 uptake system so that the CO2, which is present in the water, can be more efficiently extracted.

Providing macro and micronutrients to plants is easily done with commercially available fertilizers. It is often a more difficult and expensive task to provide adequate light over the plant aquarium. Both numerous fluorescent light and halide lamps will produce sufficient light if supplied with effective reflectors, but in deep aquaria (more than 20 inches) is very difficult to offer enough light to small light demanding foreground plants. Based on known experiments, I suggest commencing CO2 addition before any other action is taken! I believe that even at very modest light intensities you will experience a conspicuous change in plant performance in your aquarium. The exact amount CO2 may always be discussed but concentrations from 10-15ppm will only improve plant growth. You will probably see that plants, which were barely able to survive before now thrive in the presence of CO2. These conclusions were derived from work conducted by Ole Pedersen, Claus Christensen, and Troels Andersen.

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Crystal Red Shrimp

2008-07-27T10:14:00.000-07:00

Crystal Red Shrimp
genus: caridina
reference: wikipedia/ planetinvert

Discovery
In 1996, Japanese Mr. Hisayasu Suzuki who developed the Crystal Red Shrimp. a mutation from Cardina cantonensis species (a red form among the usual black form offspring). it is a autosomal recessive red mutation of the normal bee shrimp.

The variety has gained wide popularity since in Japan and worldwide and has been further refined by the founder and other breeders to produce specimens with larger white patches and intensified red. In Japan they are often known as Red Bee Shrimps or Crystal Red Shrimp. The black striped variety is commonly called Bee Shrimp. The more white and intense color they have, the higher the Crystal Red Shrimp grade becomes.

Basic Care
They grow up 2.5cm in size and live in temperatures up to 27 °C, surviving best at 20–25°C (68–77°F) with a pH level of 6.5–7.2 and TDS 150-220. The shrimp are quite sensitive to fast changes of the water parameters, especially when it comes to nitrogenous waste, or nitrite. Soft, slightly acidic water is the ideal breeding environment

Feeding

Crystal Red Shrimp is not too different from other algae eating shrimps. It is a scavenger and an algae eater. Hobbyists like to keep it sufficient in iodine and nutrition, but at the same time do not to spoil the water since Crystal Red Shrimp is sensitive to nitrate. The foods commonly used are pre-made Crystal Red Shrimp food, spinach, bloodworm, seaweed, and algae wafer.

Sexing
Crystal Red Shrimp Females have a plump under belly, males are generally smaller than females

Breeding
They reach adulthood at approximately 5 to 6months. They breed in soft acidic water with temperature 26 degree celsius and below.

Crystal red shrimp maybe crossbreed with other bee shrimp as well as bumblebee shrimp and it can cross breed with tiger shrimp, which are also of the Caridina genus

Grading CRS

Grade S
3 white bands excluding tail, & solid red band signifies S Grade

middle red section with 2 red dashes on lower half signifies TigerTooth

middle red section in a pseudo "v" shape signifies V-Type

Grade SS

SS Grade Bee Shrimp "Hinomaru"

majority solid white coloration, black circle on mid-back signifies Hinomaru

SS Grade Crystal Red Shrimp "No Entry Sign"
(circle on mid-back with white dash signifies No-Entry)

majority solid white coloration. red circle on mid-back signifies Hinomaru

Grade SSS
SSS Grade Bee Shrimp
(almost all white except for red markings on the head. All white body

Full White

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Grade A-S: P350

Grade SS: P550

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Aqua Pets Posters

2008-07-27T09:06:00.000-07:00

Complete collection of Fresh water aquarium fish poster in the Philippines.

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Na Discus Farm

2008-07-27T08:48:00.000-07:00

Na Discus Farm is located at Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia; with total capacity of 500 tanks to facilitate breeding, raising and quarantine.

Breeding discus fish for over 15 years and exporting to various countries such as Taiwan, Singapore, Indonesia for the past 10 years and now in Philippines!!

All discus are quarantined all shipments before delivery to ensure our discus are free of any diseases

Checkerboard Pigeon

Indiana Tiger

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Red Spotted Green

Red white Albino

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Aquafair Open Pattern Class Champion
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Xian Leng Arowana

2008-07-27T08:10:00.000-07:00

Company Profile:

Xian Leng Holding Berhad (KLSE: XLB) is Asia 's leader and pioneer in the field of commercial captive Asian Arowana, the King of Aquarium Fish, and ornamental fish breeding. The company has been listed on the Bursa Malaysia since 2001 and since 2003, has been listed on the Main Board of the Bursa Malaysia. Xian Leng has been consistently recognised as one of the top companies in Malaysia , winning the KPMG Shareholders’ Value Award in 2004 and listed amongst the top 100 Small Cap Companies in Malaysia by OSK Research Malaysia .

Backed by world class research and development, cutting edge biotechnology and proprietary breeding and aquatic husbandry expertise and knowledge, Xian Leng is the first Asian company to secure CITES registration, permitting the trading of the Asian Arowana. The company is also a pioneer in the creation of new Asian Arowana variants, such as the Spoonhead Arowana and the Albino Arowana and the leader in the breeding of the highly prized Malaysian Golden variety Asian Arowana.

The rearing of ornamental fish is the world's most popular hobby with the worldwide industry estimated to be worth 14 billion US dollars. Xian Leng's value chain spans every aspect of the ornamental fish industry and trade, from ornamental fish to aquarium accessories and fish food. The company currently has operations spanning captive breeding and aqua farming, retail and trade, both wholesale and retail, of Asian Arowana and ornamental fish and has recently ventured into the ornamental fish aquarium accessory business.

Xian Leng currently breeds over 20 variants of the Asian Arowana at its extensive 50 acre high tech aqua farming complex in Parit Sulong, Johor. Japanese Koi, Cichlids, Anabantids and Gold Fish are bred at the company's 5 acre Sungai Suloh aqua farming complex, which has 26 ponds.

AWARDS:

Since its inception in 1986, Xian Leng has come a long way. The company has received many awards and recognition over the years, from various professional organisations and at both local and regional level, demonstrating Xian Leng's potential as a high growth company with exceptional shareholder value.

2007

Japan Arowana Competition - Grand Champion

2005
Johan Pertandingan Lanskap Peringkat Kebangsaan (Kategori Kilang) 2005

Awarded by Jabatan Landskap Kebangsaan

Top 100 Small Capital Companies

Awarded by OSK Research Sdn. Bhd. Malaysia

KPMG Shareholders' value

Awards 2004 (Sector Agriculture)-By KPMG

2004
Anugerah Khas MAHA 2004 Kategori Ikan Hiasan

Awarded by Kementerian Pertanian Industri Asas Tani Malaysia

Johan (Kategori Kilang) Pertandingan Lanskap Peringkat Johor 2004

Awarded by Jabatan Landskap Negeri Johor

KPMG Shareholders' Value

Awards 2003 (Sector – Agriculture and Fisheries)Awarded by KPMG Malaysia

2002
Asia Pacific International Honesty Enterprise Keris Award

Awarded by Best Enterprise Development Association, Malaysia

2001
Golden Rim Awards for Global Top Enterprise and Global Best Product

Awarded by Medium Business Development Agency of China

2000
Enterprise 50 Awards & Special Innovations Award

Awarded by Accenture (formerly known as Anderson Consulting), Malaysia and Small and

Medium Industries Development Corporation (SMIDEC)
Industry Excellence Award for Export Excellence

Awarded by Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), Malaysia

1999
Enterprise 50 Awards – awarded by Accenture (formerly known as Anderson Consulting), Malaysia and Small and Medium Industries Development Corporation (SMIDEC)

RTG

Super Red Arowana

Chilli Red

Crossback

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