Water Technology

Ammonium (NH4) and ammonia (NH3) are chemical compounds.

Ammonium (NH4) reacts to very toxic ammonia (NH3) in case of high pH values and elevated temperatures (typical for salt water aquariums). Ammonia is a chemical compound consisting of nitrogen and hydrogen and is created during the natural decomposition of dead plants and animals as well as animal excrements.

Nitrite (NO2) is a chemical nitrogen compound and contains nitrogen as major constituent. The majority of nitrite in the aquarium reacts to nitrate (NO3) as a result of nitrification. Nitrification refers to the bacterial oxidation of ammonium (NH4) and ammonia (NH3) to nitrite (NO2) and subsequently to nitrate (NO3).

The pH value represents the acidity (alkalinity) of water. The pH value is a measure for the acid or alkaline character of an aqueous solution.

Compact Filtration
for Aquariums ranging from 40-80 Gallons

Compact Filtration
for Aquariums ranging from 75-120 Gallons

Compact Filtration
for Aquariums ranging from 120-200 Gallons

Compact Filtration
for Aquariums ranging from 200-300 Gallons

pelletized activated carbon (250 gr)