Aquaforest Starter Pack

Aquaforest Starter Pack

Aquaforest Starter Pack is a complete reef aquarium starter kit for hobbyists setting up a new saltwater tank. It brings together salt mix, filter media, biofiltration, test kits and additives, so you can get a first reef running without sourcing each product separately. It is an easy way to get to know the Aquaforest system from day one.

Key Benefits

• One kit covers the essentials for a new reef: salt mix, live biofiltration, chemical filtration media, test kits, trace-element additives and a fish multivitamin.
• Reef Salt is a synthetic marine salt designed specifically for aquacultured corals. It contains micro and macro nutrients needed for proper coral growth and pigmentation, plus amino acids and Vitamin C for immune support.
• Life Bio Fil is a loose media containing live bacteria, so it starts working immediately with no waiting for bacteria to multiply. The bacteria were chosen to speed up nitrification so your tank can mature faster.
• Bio S is a liquid nitrifying bacterial supplement with carefully selected strains that accelerate the removal of toxic organics and ammonia. It helps stimulate the start of the nitrogen cycle and a balanced bacteria population.
• Phosphate Minus removes phosphates and silica, giving better water quality and less fuel for algae growth.
• Large-particle Carbon removes odours, water discolouration, undesired chemicals and organics.
• TestPro Calcium and TestPro Alkalinity kits let you monitor two key reef parameters from the start.
• Component A, B and C and KH Plus let you supplement trace elements and raise alkalinity as the tank establishes.

What Each Product Does

• Reef Salt: the base for your saltwater, formulated around the needs of aquacultured corals.
• Life Bio Fil: a loose biological media with a live bacteria ingredient that helps your tank mature faster.
• Bio S: mostly used during the first couple of weeks to help kick-start the nitrogen cycle. It can also be used to cure dry live rock, which reduces the overall curing time while populating the rock with beneficial bacteria.
• Phosphate Minus: essentially GFO that has been rinsed to remove fines and debris. It is a high-quality phosphate and silica removal media for fresh and saltwater tanks.
• Fish V: a multivitamin for all ornamental fish, marine and freshwater. It contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C, D3, E, K3 and biotin, plus the amino acids alanine, choline, cysteine, glutamine, leucine, lysine, serine and tyrosine.
• Carbon: the larger particle size helps prevent blockages and clogs. Its highly porous internal network creates a vast surface area for filtration.
• TestPro Calcium: the recommended calcium level is 400 ppm to 450 ppm. The kit contains enough reagents for approximately 65 calcium tests.
• TestPro Alkalinity: contains enough reagents for between 78 and 100 separate alkalinity tests within the 6.5 to 8.5 dKH range.
• Component A, B and C: a system that works in harmony with other Aquaforest additives and the probiotic method. Skimmers and filtration media tend to remove trace elements from closed aquarium systems, which makes micro-nutrient supplementation necessary. Component A is a balanced mixture of strontium and barium that helps accelerate the growth of corals and filter feeders.
• KH Plus: a concentrated liquid alkalinity solution that raises your tank's dKH without increasing the concentration of any other elements.

How to Use

• Mix the Reef Salt into your aquarium water to prepare saltwater for the new system.
• Add Life Bio Fil and Bio S in the early stages of setup to get the nitrogen cycle started. Bio S is mostly used for the first couple of weeks.
• Use Bio S when curing dry live rock to shorten the curing time.
• Run Phosphate Minus in a fluidized reactor.
• Use the TestPro kits to monitor calcium and alkalinity, and Component A, B, C and KH Plus to supplement as needed.

Dosage

• Component A should be dosed along with Component B and C in equal proportions.
• For the dosing of the other products, follow the instructions on each product's own label.

Suitable For

• Hobbyists starting a new reef aquarium who want an easy introduction to the Aquaforest system.
• Reef keepers keeping aquacultured corals who want a salt formulated for their needs.
• Marine and freshwater ornamental fish keepers, in the case of Fish V.

Compatibility

• The salt mix included is suitable for salting up to 66 gallons of aquarium water.
• For a larger aquarium, simply purchase additional salt mix to cover the volume of saltwater you need.
• All other included products work on aquariums of any size.
• The Component A, B, C system is designed to work with other Aquaforest additives and the probiotic method.
• Phosphate Minus can be used in fresh and saltwater tanks.

Specifications

• Salt mix capacity: up to 66 gallons of aquarium water
• Recommended calcium level: 400 ppm to 450 ppm
• TestPro Calcium: approximately 65 tests
• TestPro Alkalinity: 78 to 100 tests, within a 6.5 to 8.5 dKH range
• Phosphate Minus is used in a fluidized reactor

What's Included

• 1x Reef Salt 8kg/17.6lb bag
• 1x Life Bio Fil 1200ml/40.57 fl. oz.
• 1x Bio S 50ml/1.7 fl. oz.
• 1x Phosphate Minus 1000ml/35.19 fl. oz.
• 1x Fish V 50ml/1.7 fl. oz.
• 1x Carbon 1000ml/35.19 fl. oz.
• 1x TestPro Calcium (1 set; up to 65 tests)
• 1x TestPro Alkalinity (1 set; up to 100 tests)
• 1x Component A 200ml bottle
• 1x Component B 200ml bottle
• 1x Component C 200ml bottle
• 1x KH Plus 200ml/6.76 fl. oz.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this starter pack on a tank bigger than 66 gallons?
Yes. The included salt mix covers up to 66 gallons of aquarium water, so on a larger tank you only need additional salt mix. All the other products in the kit work on aquariums of any size.

Do I have to wait for bacteria to build up with Life Bio Fil?
No. Life Bio Fil is a loose media with a live bacteria ingredient, so it starts working immediately. The bacteria were chosen to speed up nitrification so your tank can mature faster.

What is Bio S used for?
Bio S is a liquid nitrifying bacterial supplement. It is mostly used for the first couple of weeks to help stimulate the nitrogen cycle and accelerate the removal of toxic organics and ammonia. It can also be used to cure dry live rock, reducing the curing time while populating the rock with beneficial bacteria.

What calcium level should I aim for?
The recommended calcium level is 400 ppm to 450 ppm. The TestPro Calcium kit in this pack has enough reagents for approximately 65 tests.

How do I dose Components A, B and C?
Component A is a balanced mixture of strontium and barium. It should be dosed together with Component B and C in equal proportions.

Is Fish V only for marine fish?
No. Fish V is a multivitamin designed for all ornamental fish, both marine and freshwater.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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