{"title":"Undergravel filter boxes","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"ugf-undergravelfilter-soilfilter","title":"UGF undergravel filter \/ soil filter","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\n \u003cspan\u003eUndergravel box filter - Asian style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eVery popular as a soil filter in shrimp farming.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe Asian style Undergravel filter box (UGF for short) is a unique way to filter your shrimp tank or aquarium.\u003cbr\u003e It works by using the drive to slowly suck contaminated water through the medium to the bottom of the box and then clean it back into the pool.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Filter bacteria, which are able to break down and convert pollutants, settle on the surfaces of the filter media used.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFiltering on three levels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg height=\"412\" width=\"412\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/9969\/9779\/files\/1703630732282_480x480.png?v=1703630992\" alt=\"Aquakallax UGF filter box\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe boxes can be freely equipped with the filter material of your choice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #73ba2c;\"\u003eTip\u003c\/span\u003e :\u003c\/strong\u003e the included filter mat can remain in the filter as a permanently biologically active element. Applying an approximately 2-3cm thick layer of active substrate (soil) will regulate your water values ​​for a long time in the range that Caridinas, for example, prefer. (used soil can easily be vacuumed out using a hose and then replaced with fresh soil.)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe middle and lower levels are ideal for ceramic material such as Siporax or lava granulate. There are no limits here.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eJust leave the suction area free to avoid clogging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e * \u003cstrong\u003eFilter box S air lift\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 10x10x10cm (WH)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e*Box\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHeight of the spout approx. 27cm (riser pipe up to \u003cstrong\u003e17cm\u003c\/strong\u003e with suitable tools\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan be shortened!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e * \u003cstrong\u003eFilter box M air lift\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 15x10x10cm (WH)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e *Box\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHeight of the spout approx. 27cm (riser pipe \u003cstrong\u003eup\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e with suitable tools\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ecan be shortened!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe filter is delivered fully assembled.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e A separate membrane pump is required to operate an air lifting filter.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e This UGF filter box is suitable for pools with a height of 20 to 30cm.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Ideal for breeding tanks or cubes up to 60l volume\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe recommend a UGF Box \u003cstrong\u003eM\u003c\/strong\u003e with a pool volume of up to 60l.\u003cbr\u003e Size \u003cstrong\u003eS\u003c\/strong\u003e up to approx. 40l\u003cbr\u003e (Since the actual biological as well as the mechanical filter performance depends on the equipment with filter media, the performance can vary downwards or upwards)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA major advantage of the filter is that it requires minimal maintenance over its lifespan. It is recommended to only clean the filter when you restart your aquarium or when your soil is exhausted (usually 1-2 years). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/9969\/9779\/files\/1703630732324_480x480.png?v=1703631066\" alt=\"UGF filter box with air lifter from Aquakallax\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"285\" height=\"285\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/9969\/9779\/files\/1703630732324_480x480.png?v=1703631066\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #558c1d;\"\u003e*A separate membrane pump is required to operate a filter with an air lift. This is not part of this offer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #558c1d;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWEEE Reg.No.33365802\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquakallax","offers":[{"title":"size S 10x10x10cm \/ with 12mm air jack","offer_id":46473101541699,"sku":null,"price":28.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"size S 10x10x10cm \/ with Pat Mini Engine","offer_id":46473101574467,"sku":null,"price":31.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"size S 10x10x10cm \/ without Pat Mini","offer_id":47671741382979,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"size M 15x10x10cm \/ with 12mm air jack","offer_id":46473101607235,"sku":null,"price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"size M 15x10x10cm \/ with Pat Mini Engine","offer_id":46473101640003,"sku":null,"price":37.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"size M 15x10x10cm \/ without Pat Mini","offer_id":47671741415747,"sku":null,"price":30.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/9969\/9779\/files\/aquakallax-ugf-soilfilter-s-luftheber-filterkammer.png?v=1791398042"},{"product_id":"zeolith-im-500g-beutel","title":"Zeolite in a 500g bag","description":"\u003ch3\u003e Zeolite is a solid natural stone that contains many pores, cavities and channels.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #35a60e;\"\u003eIdeal for equipping UGF boxes or the pre-filter chamber of concave filters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eZeolite is used in aquariums for various reasons:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e1. Water detoxification: Zeolite is able to bind and remove pollutants such as ammonia, nitrite and nitrate from water. This improves water quality and reduces the risk of fish poisoning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 2. pH stabilization: Zeolite can help stabilize the pH level in the aquarium by buffering excess acids or bases in the water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 3. Odor elimination: Thanks to its adsorbent properties, zeolite can reduce unpleasant odors in the aquarium by binding organic compounds and waste materials.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 4. Promote biological balance: Zeolite serves as a surface for beneficial bacteria that help break down organic waste and improve biological filtration in the aquarium.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 5. Algae control: Zeolite can help reduce the nutrient supply of algae in the aquarium by binding excess nutrients such as phosphates.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e6. Heavy metal removal: Zeolite can also help remove certain heavy metals from water by binding them and thus reducing their concentration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZeolite works adsorptively, meaning environmental toxins and decayed products are attracted and retained directly by the cavity system through strong electrostatic fields (e.g. up to 90% ammonia).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZeolite has a huge internal surface area. Approximately 10 grams is the size of 4 football fields. The cavities are \u003cstrong\u003e4 millionths of a millimeter\u003c\/strong\u003e in size, a dimension into which an ammonia molecule fits exactly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe phosphate content drops sustainably as the formation of natural bacteria and microbes is actively promoted. Zeolite acts as an ion exchanger and catalyst. The water becomes softer, clearer and free of toxins. Zeolite also promotes the rapid growth of bacterial cultures that convert nitrogen and fix and break down organic byproducts. \u003cstrong\u003e500g of zeolite is enough for 250 liters of water\u003c\/strong\u003e and remains effective for around 3 months with an average fish population.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #099e27;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTIP: Regenerate zeolite instead of replacing it!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #099e27;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSaline method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e To regenerate zeolite from the aquarium using table salt, you can follow the following steps:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 1. Remove the zeolite from the aquarium and rinse thoroughly with clean water to remove any coarse dirt and debris.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e2. Prepare a regeneration solution by making a mixture of water and table salt. The recommended concentration is usually 10% table salt, i.e. 100 g of table salt per liter of water. Make sure the salt dissolves completely.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 3. Place the rinsed zeolite in a bucket or container and fill it with the prepared regeneration solution so that the zeolite is completely covered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 4. Allow the zeolite to soak in the regeneration solution for at least 24 hours. During this time, the salt binds pollutants in the zeolite and flushes them out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 5. After the exposure time, rinse the zeolite thoroughly with clear water to remove excess salt and detached pollutants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 6. Allow the zeolite to dry thoroughly before using it in the aquarium again. Make sure it is completely dry to ensure optimal adsorption performance. (Good results can be achieved in the oven at 60 degrees)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eRegeneration with table salt is not as effective as other (expensive and complex) methods can be. Not all pollutants may be completely removed. It is recommended to replace zeolite regularly to maintain optimal water quality in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquakallax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46829380043075,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/9969\/9779\/files\/aquakallax-zeolith-500g-standbeutel-pflanzen.jpg?v=1791395410"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.aquakallax.business\/en\/collections\/undergravel-filterboxen.oembed","provider":"Aquakallax","version":"1.0","type":"link"}