Elos Europe Blog

ELOS Addicted ' DaniReef.com - Preview of new ELOS Skimmer PS2000

2012-01-17T11:20:00.006Z

Preview: the new Skimmer Elos PS2000 with needle wheel

Source: Danireef.com

Elos has recently removed from its catalogue the famous NS Series skimmers, which worked with top-down injection with a more classic skimmers with needle wheel.

One of the new monsters presented is the new PS2000 who has taken the place of the old NS2000, now we have one to test on DaniReef.com.

The skimmer is built absolutely flawless, is a feast for the eyes to see how it was forged and how the acrylic bonding have been done. Only the adjustable outlet is made of PVC as well as the pump body.

The great change for Elos is the adoption of the needle wheel impeller thus allows the adoption of a more “humane” pump than the Eheim 1260 with which it was originally thought his predecessor, the NS2000.

This also leads to a smaller footprint in the sump, as the skimmer continues to adopt single-pump scheme, which I appreciate very much, which uses only a single pump for skimming and internal recirculation.

The pump is a PSK 1000, which has a max flow rate of 3,200 l/h, consumption of 57 watts and maximum head of 2.6 meters with normal impeller, while according with Elos data, with the new needle wheel impeller consumes no more than 22 watts, value we’ll measure soon.

The skimmer measuring 55.5 cm high and 15 cm in diameter, but which have a footprint of 20×17 cm.

The Elos recommend it for tanks between 1.000 and 2.000 liters… but soon this skimmer will be under my tank, measuring only 400 liters but full stocked with only hard corals, in a few months we will make it a very deep review.

Check out the new ELOS Skimmers in ELOS Website.

Elos Aquastudio Nice ' NeoAquarium

2011-12-31T14:23:00.005Z

New ELOS Aquastudio of NeoAquarium in Nice. What a beautiful place to visit!!!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

2011-12-24T01:39:00.001Z

New modules and features for EVISION

2011-12-12T18:23:00.019Z

ELOS Announces NEW modules and Features to monitor your aquarium through EVISION.

Unlock the full potential of the E-Vision modules with the EVision Control Center.

Connect it directly to your modules, without the need of any PC and create customized lighting periods with fully adjustable spectrum and intensity of your lights, use the Timers to control Dosing pumps, set the parameters of your pH, Temperature, Redox etc.

Internal backup:

Elos E-Vision modules incorporate a back-up battery so that, in the event of a power outage, all the data are stored inside the non-volatile memory thus avoiding the needs to re-program them.

PC enabled:

Each modules comes equipped with Industry Standard interface to easily communicate with any PC, allowing the firmware to be updated to the latest available version keeping your investment.

Top performances:

ELOS utilizes only the best of what's available in providing a functionally superior product. Each system is based on an Industrial design, build to high specification, to be used in home environment as well as in the most demanding professional System.

Fully upgradable:
More than just a simple aquarium controller, the E-Vision line is specifically designed to be an evolving solution. Fully upgradeable, easily connectable to any ELOS lighting system as well as acessories, totally expandable to control not just your aquarium but your entire home.

Visit ELOS website for further information!

PhosphateHR - High Resolution Water Analysis for Marine Aquariums

2011-12-05T13:39:00.006Z

ELOS ExpertLine PO4 HR, as well as all the other colorimetric test kit of this line, grants high accuracy thanks to several procedures.

The Elos PhosphateHR ExpertLine WaterAnalysis measures Phosphate levels in your aquarium from 0.008 - 0.14ppm.

In order to maintain good water quality, a range of test kits that offers accuracy, consistency and support is an integral part of a successful aquarium. Elos Aqua Test Kits are designed, manufactured and tested to standards that are unparalleled in this industry.

All Elos Aqua Test kits provide the following:

Calibrated droppers.
Our bottles are designed to provide a consistent drop size, which is a key element in testing, regardless of who is squeezing the bottle the drop remains consistent. Many less expensive brands will rely on the cheapest possible bottles, syringes and tips that can easily skew the test results.
While all chemicals should be considered dangerous and handled accordingly, Elos uses the highest quality reagents that are non-toxic. All Elos boxes, instructions and reagents are clearly labeled along with childproof packaging that amazingly is not found in some of our competitors who base their kits largely on toxic chemicals! Of course, it is more costly to use such a high grade of reagents, use proper packaging and labels but we feel it is necessary. In some kits you will even notice a raised label for people who are vision impaired.

Validation of each Reagent batch using NIST (National Institute of Standard and Technology) certified samples. While some may claim to use, "lab quality components" in their kits, Elos validates each batch of reagents using these NIST certified samples. All chemical test kits are susceptible to damage from extreme temperatures and Elos carefully ships and stores our test kits before they ship to the retailer or final customer. This is a vital step that often is neglected.

Written and illustrated instructions along with professionally calibrated color charts (when needed) make it easy to use the kit correctly from beginners to experts.

Expiration dates, batch and lot numbers in every kit and every reagent to allow us to carefully track and when needed, assist customers with questions about their kit.

When purchasing your next kit compare our track record of reliability, consistency and support with any other test kit range on the market and you will see that no testing kit company compares. The Elos Aqua Test Kit range is truly, "a lab quality kit designed for the hobbyist".

Products included in Xmas Promotion ' FreshWater Aquariums

2011-11-25T14:42:00.007Z

System Mini Freshwater
1x Planta1 - Periodic Fertilizer 250ml
1x Planta2 - Water Change Fertilizer 250ml
1x Bottom Mineral - Multimix bottom material
1x Filtra 1 - Biological Material
1x Aqua1 - CAPSULE
1x Aqua Zero micro phials 300 lt
1x SV1 - Fish Food SMALL

System Midi Freshwater
2x Planta1 - Periodic Fertilizer 250ml
1x Planta2 - Water Change Fertilizer 250ml
2x Bottom Mineral - Multimix bottom material
2x Filtra 1 - Biological Material
1x Aqua1 - CAPSULE
1x Aqua Zero micro phials 300 lt
1x SV1 - Fish Food SMALL

System 70 Freshwater
2x Bottom Mineral - Multimix bottom material
3x Filtra 1 - Biological Material
2x Aqua1 - CAPSULE
1x Aqua Zero micro phials 300 lt
1x SV1 - Fish Food SMALL
1x Fase1 - Chelated Iron 100 ml
1x Fase2 - Micro&macro elements 100 ml
1x K40 - Potassium Integrator 100 ml

System 120 Freshwater
3x Bottom Mineral - Multimix bottom material
4x Filtra 1 - Biological Material
2x Aqua1 - CAPSULE
1x Aqua Zero micro phials 300 lt
1x SV1 - Fish Food SMALL
1x SV2 - Fish Food MEDIUM
3x Fase1 - Chelated Iron 100 ml
2x Fase2 - Micro&macro elements 100 ml
3x K40 - Potassium Integrator 100 ml

System 120 XL Freshwater
4x Bottom Mineral - Multimix bottom material
5x Filtra 1 - Biological Material
2x Aqua1 - CAPSULE
2x Aqua Zero micro phials 300 lt
1x SV1 - Fish Food SMALL
1x SV2 - Fish Food MEDIUM
4x Fase1 - Chelated Iron 100 ml
3x Fase2 - Micro&macro elements 100 ml
4x K40 - Potassium Integrator 100 ml

System 160 Freshwater
5x Bottom Mineral - Multimix bottom material
6x Filtra 1 - Biological Material
3x Aqua1 - CAPSULE
2x Aqua Zero micro phials 300 lt
1x SV1 - Fish Food SMALL
2x SV2 - Fish Food MEDIUM
5x Fase1 - Chelated Iron 100 ml
4x Fase2 - Micro&macro elements 100 ml
5x K40 - Potassium Integrator 100 ml

System 160 XL Freshwater
6x Bottom Mineral - Multimix bottom material
6x Filtra 1 - Biological Material
4x Aqua1 - CAPSULE
3x Aqua Zero micro phials 300 lt
1x SV1 - Fish Food SMALL
2x SV2 - Fish Food MEDIUM
6x Fase1 - Chelated Iron 100 ml
5x Fase2 - Micro&macro elements 100 ml
6x K40 - Potassium Integrator 100 ml

Products included in Xmas Promotion ' Marine Aquariums

2011-11-25T13:53:00.007Z

Water analysis after 3 weeks on both Aquariums ' ELOS Addicted

2011-11-18T00:09:00.004Z

Source: FaaoAquascaping by Filipe Oliveira

After 3 weeks of setup and without any water's change during this period, I did all the tests to both aquariums to know how the water is. I did also the same tests to my TAP water to get a better comparison between both tanks and see if there is any oscillation on water's parameters.

Usually I do an water change per week of 20~40% depending of the stage of each aquarium, but this time I decided to do some tests because I setup the both tanks at same time but in different methods. I waited 3 weeks to see what have changed and if the fertilization's routine is right or need to be changed. Plants are growing very fast, invertebrates and fishes are healthy and till now, no signs of algae... At first appearance, everything seems to be ok!

The 60L Aquarium was setup with new products and with a different soil, the ELOS BlackMedium. I was expecting, even using ELOS AquaUno (provide bacteria and accelerate biological process reducing the nitrogen cycle) the normal water's cycle, high levels of Nitrates and some algae, but the values were optimistic; 10~25ppm of NO3 in this Aquarium.

On 350L, no nitrogen cycle, I didn't used recycled water from previous layout; I only used the recycled filters and AquaUno. I was a little bit concerned with the fact of mixed all the soil (it was reused from previous layout) that could release some ammonia due keeping it for more than 24 months on previous layout; but no signs of it; NO3 is on minimum 1ppm, NH3/4 (Ammonia) 0~0,1 (it is nothing) and Nitrites also Zero!!! WTH!!! For an aquarium with 3 weeks without any water's change and feeding the discus with frozen food, I was not expecting such good results!

Awesome news, both soils don't release Ammonia to water's column! I already knew that ELOS Terra Brown Soil didn't do it, but I would like to see with my own eyes and through tests that BlackMedium Soil from ELOS didn't do it also!!!! Both soils are Ammonia FREE!

Here they are the results of all tests that have done to both Aquariums and a comparison to my TAP water:

During these 3 weeks I'm fertilising with ELOS Expert Line Fertilisers, FASE1, FASE2, K40 and also Extra1.

Dosing of Expertline fertiliser and schedule routine:

On my small aquarium (60L) twice a week with 0,5ml of FASE2 and Fase1 in separated days, exchanging Fase1 with Extra1 and K40 once a week diluted 1/3 of the bottle in 100ml of osmosis water.

On 350L Aquarium, almost the same routine but instead of 0,5ml of each, I'm using 2ml.

Conclusion:

Both Aquariums are healthy, the plants are growing very fast, and I need urgently to do an water's change, specially on 60L to reduce NO3 levels and keep the parameters similar to 350L.

Maybe I need to increase a little bit more the dose of FASE2 on my small aquarium to balance PO4 near of 1ppm... my comfort zone ;-) I guess that 1ml + 0,5ml of FASE 2 per week will be enough, just because all the plants have fast growing, otherwise, It was just fine like it is ;-)

Special note for BlackMedium soil, what a great soil! I never had the water so crystal on my aquarium since the beginning till now... AMAZING!

Ps. All the water's test were done with ELOS WaterTest Analysis.

Trimming Lessons ' ELOS Addicted ' FAAO

2011-11-15T12:29:00.001Z

Source: FaaoAquascaping by Filipe Oliveira

I made this video to show how I trim my plants.Usually I do several different trimmings according to layout's development and plant's needs. This is the first trimming on this layout and not make any sense do some corrections on the plants to enhance the shape of general layout. Plants need to get volume and later when they get enough volume and filled the areas, I pass to adjusted trimming process.

11 days after setup ' ELOS Addicted - FAAO

2011-11-15T12:25:00.001Z

Source: FaaoAquascaping ' By Filipe Oliveira

This layout has 11 days after setup and it is visible that some plants grew and have spread very well. Next days, I will trim to some plants for the first time to give more volume and start defining some areas, keeping some plants under control.
When I setup my 350L (one day after this layout), I not used all Eleocharis acicularis (3 pots), so I planted them on the front of this layout to close the empty area visible on the first video.

Christmas Promo

2011-11-05T00:45:00.003Z

BlackMediumSoil by FAAO ' ELOS Addicted

2011-11-02T18:45:00.002Z

Source: By FAAO (Filipe Oliveira)

Most of the people knows that I'm a big fan of brown soil (ELOS Terra) and I had been using it during long, long time with excellent results. However, this time and after saw it live in Aqua2011 in Telford UK and used it to setup the paludarium, I surrender! It is absolutely amazing how the water stays crystal from the time when I start to fill the aquarium with water till is totally filled up!
With ELOS Terra brown soil usually I use some newspaper to cover the soil and plants to avoid getting cloudy water after fill the aquarium with water. In this case and to show you how different it is, I filled up the aquarium directly from TAP water without newspaper and any kind of filtration during the process... You must see to believe!!! Take 7min of your time and watch it ;-)

Step by step of Planted Aquarium by FAAO ' ELOS Addicted

2011-11-02T18:38:00.004Z

Source: by FAAO (Filipe Oliveira)

During last week (Thursday, 27/October/2011) as I promised, I changed the layout of my 60L Aquarium.
After passing some hours catching all the shrimps, fishes, plants and removed the soil, the aquarium is now empty and cleaned to receive the new layout.

In this setup, I used a different soil from ELOS, the New Medium Black Soil. I had used it before in Telford (AQUA2011) when I setup the ELOS Paludarium; What a great soil!!!
As you know I'm a big fan of the brown soil (ELOS Terra) because of its own properties that leaves the water crystal clear after a few hours even that you use a small filter. About this new soil, I will not say nothing about it... I prefer to show it in a video that I did when I filled the aquarium with water!

Products used on this setup, all of them from ELOS: New BlackMediumSoil, Bottom Mineral, AquaUno and TerraZero.

Picture of AquaUno (Special bacteria/Enzymatic Complex for Freshwater), TerraZero (powder rich in elements for long keeping planted Aquariums) and Bottom Mineral (mineral soil very rich in nutrients)

New MediumBlackSoil from ELOS:

AquaUno is a very strong Enzymatic Complex for Freshwater that promotes the instalation of an adequate colony of micro-organism into the soil, filter or water, reducing the time of the introduction of fishes into the aquarium.

TerraZero, is a powder with elements that permits to keep a planted aquarium for longer without no need to increase the liquid fertilization. This will provide constant feeding to the roots of the plants for more than 18months when used together with Bottom Mineral.

Bottom Mineral, plants need rich soil to develop their roots and grow healthy. Normal soils have nutrients that keeps them fed by a short period of time, of course depending on the quantity of plants used, but normally at least 3~4 months. When used a powerfull rich soil below the based soil, it will permits constant feeding for 12months without need of extra dose of liquid fertilization.

When I was in UK to Aqua2011 @Telford, I saw some beautiful pieces of hardscape and after a chat with the owner of UNIPAC, he kindly sent me a parcel with some fake rocks to use on my layouts. It is not common to find something like that in Portugal, or in other words, I never saw it on Aquarium's market... maybe because it's a new product or shop's owner don't believe that could be a good bet! To be honest, it was love at first sight and for sure a very useful product on my workshops, seminars and home setups. Its very light and you can carry on to everywhere; they have a lot of details and if I hadn't said so, people wouldn't beleived that was fake! Major value on this pieces of hardscape is that don't change your water's parameters, so you can simply use them in any kind of aquarium vs fishes!

In this setup I used Replica Decorative Products from UNIPAC ' The Suteshi Fake stones SR/C, SR/F and SR/I.

Before placed them on the soil, I added AquaUno (3 capsules) in bottom glass spreading them on entire bottom, later TerraZero (1 package in the same way as AquaUno), Bottom Mineral (1 bag) and finally covered very well the entire bottom with BlackMediumSoil to avoid the nutrients of the products used below stay in contact with the water.

After placed the hardscape on the right position, I used more soil to fill empty zones between the rocks and give more depth to layout.

All the plants used are from Aquaflora.nl. They came well conditioned in packages of 5 pots each in a plastic box (pots of 5cm) and with great quality!!
Here it is a picture of the layout almost planted.

Before add the fishes and after fill the aquarium with water, I used 2 capsules of AquaUno directly on the water to provide some bacteria. After 15min, I added the fishes and invertebrates.

I hope that you enjoy it and news coming soon!

ELOS Addicted ' FAAO: Cleaning and how to prepare the aquarium for New Layout

2011-10-31T15:33:00.001Z

By FAAO,

Today I dismounted my layout of my 60L Aquarium and before I remove the hardscape and all the soil, I picked up all the shrimps and fishes. Then I took off the rocks and wood, and later the soil.

Some people are complaining about the quality of the soil that they are using because after several months of keeping their aquariums, the soil turns in to mud. I'm using ELOS soils since several years and I never had that problem. I don't know if people are too much complicated and cannot distinguish mud from wet soil, but in case of ELOS Soils, I never saw it turn in to mud... If we see the picture below it seems very compacted because it is very wet, and the grain of this soil is very small, around 1~2mm.

To be sure that is not a kind of mud, I've used a sheet of paper and it is visible the individual grains of the soil... so, no mud, just very wet!

I have used my son shovel to play around on the beach to remove the soil and I must say that is very useful and pratical! With that, it was possible to separate the normal soil from rich soil (ELOS Bottom mineral), of course that in one moment they were mixed, but I will use it later as rich bottom and all the normal soil to cover it ;-)

In this picture you can see the soil on the hose and in front glass and it is not mud for sure.

General view of all mess that I did on that moment...

After remove all the soil and very carefully to avoid any kind of scratches on glass, it is time to fill the aquarium with water. This will help to "unglue" and clean all the soil that was on the glass. Now just need to do the opposite situation, with the hose, remove all the water and the soil that was on the glass and it is now on the bottom of the tank. Do it 1, 2, 3 times until is clean!

It is new again and prepared to receive the new layout! Quite easy ;-)

New pictures very soon!

ELOS Roadshow | Petmart by TAG

2011-10-22T00:23:00.005+01:00

Source: TAG - The Aquatic Gazette

By Isaac
While passing by Petmart last Sunday, we were pleasantly surprised that ELOS Singapore had a one day road show at our favourite local fish shop.

Rather than to rake in sales, this experimental roadshow emphasised on interacting with the hobbyist, the sharing of knowledge, ideas, and to answer any questions.

To read entire article please click on the picture below.

ELOS Paludarium Step by Step ' Slideshow

2011-10-13T23:30:00.005+01:00

We will let you with a simple slideshow of all the phases that paludarium passed through during the setup. Later we will explain all the steps individually.

Overview of ELOS System 120 ' Elos Addicted by Aquanature.it

2011-10-12T00:14:00.002+01:00

General overview of ELOS System 120 by Mirko Agasi from Aquanature.it

REA50 CO2 Reactor - How it works - Video Manual

2011-10-11T23:55:00.005+01:00

Aquanature.it made a video to show how works ELOS REA50 CO2 reactor. The video is in Italian, so, if you don't understand something or need further information about the video, please just let us know.

Osmocontroller Digital was improved

2011-10-11T13:30:00.005+01:00

Osmocontroller Digital is an automatic controller for water's refill, that permits us to keep the level of the water inside of the aquarium with no moving parts patent pending sensor. The prior version of the probe was 316 stainless and particles would collect on the surface of the probe that would rust. While this is not a problem and the probe is not corroding, we decided to improve and cover the stainless probe with a Teflon™ coating. The Teflon™ coated probe is available as a replacement spare part from your Elos dealer.

Video of MidiMarine and Aquatop @Aqua2011

2011-10-08T17:47:00.001+01:00

ELOS EVision with Aquatop @Aqua2011 UK

2011-10-08T16:31:00.002+01:00

Brief demonstration of ELOS EVision during Aqua 2011@Telford UK

To see it in HD1080p, use the link below of youtube:
http://youtu.be/hXmkg-1ZUyo?hd=1

Overall view of the Aquariums @Aqua2011

2011-10-08T11:26:00.003+01:00

ELOS MidiMarine with Aquatop, EVision on the middle, MiniForest with E-Lite

1st Day after setup

2nd Day after setup and ready to Aqua2011.

ELOS booth @Aqua2011 Telford UK

2011-10-08T11:21:00.000+01:00

Preparing the booth - The 1st day @Aqua2011

2011-10-08T10:47:00.002+01:00

N. Gandini, FAAO and Peter (UK distributor) @Aqua2011 Telford UK

Lot of work to do...

Video of ELOS Paludarium ' MiniForest of AQUA2011

2011-10-08T01:44:00.005+01:00

ELOS AquaForest Paludarium
by Filipe Oliveira
AQUA2011@Telford UK
www.elos.eu
pr@elos.eu

Can be seen in:
H2O Aquatics
13-15 Ongar Road Brentwood
Essex CM15 9AU
T:0845 4905052
E:Jon@h2oaquatics.co.uk
W: www.h20aquatics.co.uk

ELOS@AQUA2011 Exhibition in Telford UK

2011-10-08T01:02:00.003+01:00

During next days we will show videos and pictures about AQUA2011 in Telford UK. For the moment, we will let you with a closeup of our Paludarium AquaForest with real bonsai trees and aquatic plants. This setup was created by Filipe Oliveira.

We hope that you enjoy it and stay tuned for more updates; Videos and pictures coming soon!

AQUA 2011 - Telford in UK

2011-09-30T12:44:00.000+01:00

During next week (5 and 6 of October) we will be present in AQUA 2011 in Telford UK, Stand number B63.

Please come to visit us!

pH Water TestKit for Freshwater - Video Manual

2011-09-30T12:39:00.001+01:00

kH Water testkit - Video Manual

2011-09-30T12:34:00.001+01:00

Prima Line or Expert Line Fertiliser?

2011-09-22T13:01:00.011+01:00

Prima Line Fertiliser as the name implies, refers to the first line or basic entry point of liquid fertiliser provided by ELOS. It is composed of two fertilisers Planta1 and Planta2, and is available in sizes of 250ml and 500ml.

Planta1 is an Iron based fertiliser, but it has also micro and macro elements in small quantities that provide you with a complete liquid fertiliser for low demanding aquariums with small/medium quantities of plants.
Planta1 can be used as a stand-alone fertiliser in non-CO2 aquariums, replacing and providing all the nutrients that plants will need to grow healthily without lack of nutrients. This fertiliser is recommended for people that like to keep their aquarium without too much maintenance, and who usually cannot spend the time that is needed to take care of daily liquid fertilisation.

Weekly fertilisation is quite easy to utilise and does not demand knowledge from the end-user, just follow the ELOS directions to achieve the best results.

Planta2 is a complement for Planta1 and should always be used when we use CO2 in the aquarium. Planta2 is composed of potassium, plus micro and macro-elements in greater quantities than in Planta1. When we use CO2 in an aquarium, the metabolism of the plants is higher and for that reason ELOS developed Planta2 as a complement to prevent lack of nutrients in the plants.
Since potassium is provided in the same liquid fertiliser as micro and macro-elements, this will help everyone who is starting in the hobby, to provide the right quantity of individual elements to the plants, preventing overdosing, algae and an unbalanced ecosystem.

The Prima Line was developed to provide nutrients by default - keeping a low ratio of nutrients, but enough to maintain the basic nutrition for your plants. Since is more dilute than Expert Line, it is the best fertiliser for those who keep shrimps due to the medium levels of nitrates and phosphorous added into the water.

Resume and conclusion:

Highly recommended for small/medium aquariums with low/medium demands
Safe for shrimps, invertebrates and valuable species
Very easy to use
Weekly fertilisation
Fertilisation by default

Expert Line Fertilisers are a different range of products - we don’t need to be a professional to use this range, but some knowledge of fertilisation routine is recommended.

More concentrated than Prima Line, Expert Line products were developed to provide fertilisation by excess rather than by default.

Working as a buffer, the collapse of the entire ecosystem is prevented even if we don’t follow the fertilisation routine, because since fertilisation is provided by excess, the plants will never have a lack of nutrients.

The Expert Line fertiliser range consists of FASE1, FASE2, K40 and Extra1.

FASE1 works like Planta1, and can be used as stand-alone fertiliser in low/medium demand aquariums without CO2. As it is more concentrated, 1ml treats 100L of water and should be used twice a week in any size or volume aquarium.

FASE2 and K40 can be found in Planta2 but in small quantity. Fase2 contains Micro and Macro-elements in better ratio than Planta2. Using the ratio of NO3:PO4 (5:1) plus the slow release of the components, makes this product a safe water fertiliser for valueable species and invertebrates as due to chemical reactions, while after dosing it cannot be measured in the water, it is available very slowly for consumption. With this method, the habitants of the aquarium will not feel a sudden change of water parameters and even if we use excessive quantities, they will be adapt to the new conditions as values change very slowly as is recommended to be harmless for them.

K40, Potassium based fertiliser is not a normal liquid potassium fertiliser - it is very easy to distinguish from the other brands. With a brownish coloration it can be easily identified that we are not talking about a normal potassium fertiliser. With Vitamins, additives and of course potassium, this liquid fertiliser becomes the best of its range and the most powerful product of all expert line products. When we advised that we need some knowledge when we use Expert Line Fertiliser, this is the point; K40 will make an huge difference to your plants when used correctly!

Extra1 is another product as strong as a horse!!! Built to prevent lack of Iron and with growth boosters, it will provide an extra dose of chelated Iron to your plants. Chlorophyll will absorb the extra iron, turning your plants greener and where high illumination and CO2 is used, it will enhance the reds of your plants!

Resume and conclusion:

Recommended for all sizes/volumes of aquariums with medium/high demands
Safe for shrimps, invertebrates and valueable species
Very easy to use
Daily fertilisation
Very concentrated
1ml treats 100L of water in high ratio
Fertilisation by excess
Works as a buffer preventing the collapse of an Aquarium's ecosystem

Lss Laboratory - Japanese Distributor ' Talk about ELOS Water Test Kits

2011-09-20T11:08:00.003+01:00

LSS Laboratory (ELOS Japanese Distributor) added to LSS TV channel a video about ELOS Water test kits. Unfortunately we don't have subtitles or even a second language that could be understood by everyone. Anyway, we are very pleased to share this video even that is directed to Japanese Market.

Keep on going and we hope to see more videos about ELOS on LSS TV Channel.

Elos temporarily suspend the sale of Terra SMALL

2011-09-16T10:41:00.004+01:00

ELOS Terra is a Natural product that is found in nature, sterilized and then enriched with microand macro elements that enhance its characteristics. It is then sieved by Elos in order to get two sizes: Small and Medium.

Unfortunately, it is now about a year that the raw material coming from nature presents an almost constant grain size, which allows us to select a very limited amount of fine-grained (Terra SMALL).
For this reason, Elos is compelled to temporarily suspend the sale of Terra SMALL.

In the meanwhile Elos suggests alternatively to use the new TERRA Black that features similar organic/chemical characteristic and have a fine grain size, very close to the ELOS Terra Small.

How to install E-Lite lighting system

2011-09-09T12:44:00.002+01:00

ELOS presents a new video manual of how to install E-Lite Lighting system using the suspension kit and bracket. It is possible to see how can we change the inclination of the bracket and an overall view of lighting system and its accessories. As soon as possible we will share also a video of how to suspend E-LiteXP using the Jointbox.

We hope that you enjoy it! More videos coming soon!

Expert Line Fertilisers by Filipe Oliveira

2011-09-09T12:20:00.012+01:00

Source: Filipe Oliveira (http://faao.blogspot.com)

When we talk about ELOS, people usually associate with the brand the word ‘expensive’. Perhaps the size of each bottle, or the fact it contains only 100ml of liquid fertilizer compared to other brands, brings this impression of small and expensive. But is it really expensive? Let’s see…

Size doesn’t matter! What is inside is what really matters…
People like to buy in huge quantities and cheap; who doesn’t want this? But, are those products effective?

FASE1 (Chelated Iron) vs. Liquid fertilizer of X brand (Iron)
Today, people tend to look at the immediate price, rather than analysing the costs over the medium and long term. Obviously, if a product exists that costs half as much, then why waste more on any product of ELOS Expert Line? However the quality of the products and how long they last, has no comparison at all.

We understand that in terms of quantity, it is more acceptable for the end-user to buy two bottles of 250ml liquid fertiliser than to pay a similar price for only a single 100ml bottle of FASE1 for example. In fact, we have 500ml of liquid fertilizer of ‘X’ brand against 100ml of FASE1, which in terms of marketing is really fantastic… in theory is good, but are you saving money? Let’s see!

Some may have seen on TV a commercial for concentrated juice - how many cups of juice can you make with one simple bottle? Note that we are not discussing whether this is as good for our health or if it contains chemicals to preserve the product - we are only using this comparison in terms of concentration. But anyway, liquid fertilisers are chemicals!

Liquid fertilisers of ‘X’ brand are greatly diluted in comparison with Expert Line and this can be as much as 10:1 or 20:1, so in terms of practice we can simply obtain the following values for the best choice:
500ml of ‘X’ brand = 500ml / 10ml = 50 applications
100ml ELOS Fase1 = 100ml / 1ml* = 100 applications

*1ml of any ELOS Expert Line Liquid fertilizer treats 100Lt of water

Conclusion: to achieve the same water treatment in terms of how long a bottle lasts, we need 1L (4x250ml) of liquid fertilizer of ‘X’ Brand instead 100ml of ELOS Fase1, so rather than being half price it can actually be double the price of ELOS Fase1!

FASE2 (Micro and Macro elements) vs. individual liquid fertilizers (Micro + PO4 + NO3)
In this situation it will be more difficult for us to show the difference… or maybe not. A bottle of FASE2 costs about 50% more than FASE1, but in any case let’s see the difference and if we can be cheaper than other liquid fertilisers.

Say we will use an average of $/€10 per 250ml bottle of ‘X’ Brand.
Note: Liquid fertilizers of ‘X’ brand are much diluted in comparison with Expert Line and this can reach to 10:1 or 20:1, which in terms of practice we can simply obtain the following values on the best of choices.

2x 250ml $/€10 bottle of PO4 = $/€20
2x 250ml $/€10 bottle of NO3 = $/€20
2x 250ml $/€10 bottle of Micro elements = $/€20

Total for 1,5L of micro and macro elements= $/€60
ELOS Fase2 100ml = approximately half that price

Using the recommended ratio of 1:10 or 1:5 (PO4:NO3) 1ppm of PO4 for each 5~10ppm of NO3, we have the following values:

Fase2 100ml = 100ml / 1ml* = 100 applications
500ml PO4 = 500ml / 10ml = 50 applications
500ml NO3 = 500ml / 5ml = 100 applications
500ml Micros = 500ml / 5ml = 100 applications

*1ml of any ELOS Expert Line Liquid fertilizer treats 100Lt of water

Conclusion: to treat the same quantity of water we need to twice as much for ‘X’ brand compared to FASE2 - using ‘X’ brand we need 2,5Lt of liquid fertilizer… 2,5L!

How much would it cost per month to treat a 60L Aquarium using ELOS Expert Line Fertilizers?
Using guide retail prices for Europe:
Fase1 = €20 / 100ml x 8 applications/month x 0,5ml dose = €0.80
Fase2 = €30 / 100ml x 8 applications/month x 0,5ml dose = €1.20
K40* = €40 / 100ml x 4 applications/month x 0,5ml dose = €0.80

Note:
8 applications = 2 applications per week.
K40* = In case of the appearance of ‘green dust’ on glass the day after application, it is recommended to halve the dose in each application. That means that instead of €0.80, the cost will be reduced to €0.40.

€2.80 per month is really cheap to treat your planted Aquarium!

We don’t produce fertilisers containing 98% water, but we can provide concentrated fertilisers that can be diluted in water (RO Water) to reduce the concentration without loosing the properties. It is therefore much easier to fertilise every day or in more quantity and for half price!

E-Tempo and LedDimmerBox - Review by Danilo Ronchi

2011-09-05T17:02:00.006+01:00

Danilo Ronchi, writer and owner of the blog "www.Danireef.com" did a review of our E-Tempo and LedDimmerBox to control the Elite-XP. Please take a look!

Source: www.Danireef.com

We had a preview of the new Elos System E-Vision we promptly tried, a beautiful and captivating system in its version with touch controls, but simple, versatile in its version just based on Elos Tempo and Elos LedDimmerBox.

For this first test we wanted to focus only on using the Elos Evision LedDimmerBox and the Elos Tempo and using them on Elos EliteXP Color so to better understand not only the dimming performance but also the power of mixing the various channels.

But as the test subject is not the lighting system … keeping that for another article, let’s talk about the system Evision.

When Elos has thought of this new system, wanted to setting up everything on ease of use, to allow everyone to interact with his system very easily. To do this Elos divided the system into logical blocks that can interact with each other in a simple but separate way, to even function without needing to purchase the entire system.

And in this case I have to say that there is quite successful, being sufficiently cheap, at least thinking to Elos standards, in fact, the two modules together LedDimmerBox and Elos Tempo are sold at about 140 euro plus vat, which in any case are not then very few.

The Elos LedDimmerBox needs to allow dimming of the various Elos led lamps, can be used in conjunction with all versions of E-LliteXP and probably with some old E-lite, although they must be have the double BNC connector.

While the Elos Evision Tempo serves as an intermediary between the LedDimmerBox, in this case, and our lamp to turn it on and off simply by setting the start time, lenght time, the dimming, the dimming intensity of the night and in case of EliteXP Color the gradation of the various colour channels, white, blue and green.

Of course you can use in conjunction with the PowerBox to drive HQi lamps, although in this case we talk only about turning on and turning off, but you can think of a complete system with all the turning events that we need. Elos contacted in this matter has held that it is working on a PowerBox that has at least 6 total plug.

The system can then be connected to the touch controller that amplifies the possibilities and will be the trade-union between all the devices that will come out.

Elos Tempo is very easy to program, with only the OK, “+” and “-” buttons, located under a plastic cover and a red three-digit display LCD, as you can see in the video , the block is built to be housed in a DIN rail, making it easy to build in special racks and modules to be installed near the aquarium.

The philosophy of simplicity is expressed in the choice to set the start time and duration of the day, then the ramp time, the type of night light, blue or white in case of an E-liteXP Color, the nocturnal intensity from 0 to 30%, and the intensity from 0 to 100% daily, which of course in the case of EliteXP Color is amplified on 3 channels available, white, blue and red.

But now let us look the video presentation and system settings that I made, so there will be more clearly how to install it and what it can do:

The all red aquarium is quite disturbing, don’t you?

In conclusion a very good and very simple system that finds its greatest use in combination with EliteXP Color, but it certainly provides an excellent complement to all systems based on Elos Elite and EliteXP that have already been sold.

Calling all ELOS Addicted

2011-09-02T14:43:00.004+01:00

Are you an ELOS Addicted? You would like to share with us your articles and reviews? Just contact us by the following email pr@elos.eu

Pele's Blog ' Prima Line Fertilizers ' ELOS Addicted

2011-09-02T12:45:00.013+01:00

Jordi Pelegrí writer and owner of the Blog http://peleblogs.blogspot.com/ known by PELE by all Aquarium hobbyists, wrote an article on his blog referring to ELOS, to be more precise, about ELOS Prima Line Fertilizers.

In my blog (http://peleblogs.blogspot.com/), normally I discuss all the products that I have tested and give my opinions about them based on my own experiences. Usually I try to not exaggerate too much on its benefits and try to be neutral because each aquarium is different, and as we all know, there are no miracle products.
Today I will make an exception because I want to talk about a product that currently has me fascinated and maybe I can’t be as neutral as before. In other entries, I talked about two types of fertilizers offered by ELOS, today I will focus on the "prima line".

About 6 months ago I started the Roc & Roc scape, and first impressions were very good. The first thing I liked was the way they work, a cap on the water change and another half week. In just a few seconds we had covered the weekly fertilizing. By its comfortability, I didn't think it be so effectively, but the aquarium has grown with an impressive salubrity with a minimum maintenance.

About 3 months ago I did an workshop about planted aquariums in AQA Espai and set up an aquarium exclusively with ELOS products.

Video of Workshop:

We decided that the fertilizer would be "Prima Line". I wanted to see how these products would be effective in the aquarium shop, where usually receive less care than a normal aquarium at our home. It was surprising to see AQA Espai employees following the instructions of the product (even using less quantity than described on instructions) and without water changes more than 15-20% weekly; Plants grew surprisingly and healthy.

From that moment, this product totally unknown from the most of Spanish hobbyist began to catch people's attention and getting a such great visibility, that they are now using it. Till now, I'm getting a great feedback from all of them. So, I highly recommend these fertilizers!

For me it is the best commercial fertilizer on the market, without any doubt.

Answering to some hobbyist who did ask me about it, I'll give an example of the costs using these fertilizers in an aquarium with 60 liters:
It is suggested an water change of 10-15 liters per week (it isn't an suggestion of the brand, but a common rule in aquarium hobby to reduce the excess of organic matter and nutrients, and refresh the water on the aquarium) to an aquarium full of plants:
Note: If we have plants with slow grow, it means less consumption:

Planta 1 (500ml = 17.91€)
Iron based fertilizer with small amount of Micro and Macro elements
Recommendation: 5ml every 25l (1 time per week).
I use 7ml fertilizer weekly. 7ml x 52 weeks = 364ml per year (costs 13€).

Planta 2 (500ml = 20.49€)
Macros and Potassium
Recommendation: 5ml per each 10l water change (1 time per week).
I follow exactly the recommendations. 5ml X 52 weeks = 260ml per year (costs 10.6€).

Calculated price of 23.6€ per year for a 60 liters aquarium.
A reasonable price in my opinion!
Conclusion: the plants grow well and healthy, we can save time and dedication for a price of a coffee per month in exchange of a product of excellent quality.

One Step Closer by Filipe Oliveira

2011-08-29T13:19:00.004+01:00

On Filipe Oliveira's Youtube Channel and Blog we can find some videos of how to setup a planted Aquarium using ELOS products. He shows all the steps from preparation, setup, maintenance and evolution of his creation. We did a compilation of all videos that we would like to share with you:

Calcium Reactor Elos REA 120 Plus

2011-08-23T01:11:00.004+01:00

By Danilo Ronchi (www.danireef.com) – the complete review

After writing in the last month of two calcium reactors Korallin C-1501 and C-3001, I am going to review another calcium reactor, the Elos REA120 Plus. With this reactor, I have replaced the previous largest Korallin and I used it on my 400 liter tank filled with hard corals, and I’ve tried using both arm and natural CaCO3 media.

The photo shows the REA120 Plus just busted by the usual Elos pack, shown on the right. As usual the Elos packaging is fully accurate. The reactor is large and it is beautiful to see thanks to construction made of plexiglass and the many pieces turned from a solid, although it is obvious that to many aquarists the construction materials and care often are only marginally relevant.

Technically, the reactor operates with a single pump, a generous Eheim 1260, which deals with both taking tank water and recirculating inside, thanks to the generous flow values and head (2,400 liters / hour, 3.7 meters ).

Inside the packaging there is the calcium reactor, the pump, a small booklet of use, a glass bubble counter, a special plastic check valve completely dismantled, and all necessary silicone connections for the efficient reactor operation.

Caratteristiche tecniche:

	Elos REA 120 Plus
Reactor height	620 mm
External pipe diameter	125 mm
Internal pipe diameter	90 mm
Pump	Eheim 1260
Height free to fill	~ 42 cm
Capacity	2,7 litri
Street Price (Italy Store)	865 euro

The reactor was used, like the Koralline C-3001, for my tank which (you can see one picture) and was able to maintain a stable calcium level between 400 and 450 ppm for several months.

Constructively Elos REA 120 Plus has a hole for one probe over its top for being controlled by controller, and the upper cap can be easily unscrewed to allow us to manage the reactor filling material.

Inside, there are sponges that prevent fill material must to be in contact with the pump.

The structure of the reactor is different from what we usually see, this is because the outer chamber serves as a recirculate circuit for water filled by CO2 to increase its final yield.

How it can be used

The reactor can operate in two different ways depending on how you choose to connect the two pipes present, thanks to the double inner chamber which is fitted. The filling material is inserted into the inner chamber and if you choose the mode “in pressure”, the CO2 is fed into the outer chamber where it comes into contact with water and mixed with it through the powerful Eheim 1260. In the inner chamber, the filling material will therefore always be in contact with water very acidic, and dissolves slowly releasing calcium into the water.

Thanks to a dual chamber, the CO2 which has not been completely mixed will be taken up by the pump and injected back into the outer chamber of the reactor, working as a highly efficient system for recycling of CO2. In this way the yield of the reactor is up and you get the most from CO2 consumed. The importance of high pressure in the outer chamber leads to a perfect blend between CO2 and water, avoiding contact with the water free of CO2 aquarium, so all the CO2 is used for the dissolution of calcareous material.

Otherwise you can connect the reactor in an opposite way, by including water and CO2 into the inner chamber as a normal gravitational reactor, in this way, though the yield decreases, the reactor is more easily controlled in the case of aquariums not particularly full of hard corals, and that do not need a high yield.

Setting up

The reactor is fairly simple to assemble, although the possibility of connection in two different ways, in pressure and gravity, can confuse inexperienced aquarist. There are sponges for the bottom and the top of the reactor to prevent the filling material comes in contact with the pump, among which must obviously include the material of choice. Then you must connect the pump through the two silicone tubes supplied. At the head of this pump is a T-fitting is used to draw water from the aquarium, while the silicone tube connected directly to the upper body of the pump will push the water pressure inside the reactor.

As we have seen before you can connect the two tubes in one direction (the pump that pushes into the inner chamber – a gravity method) or another (pump that pushes the outer chamber – pressure method), then you need to connect the various superior silicone pipes in accordance with instructions. A tube will act as a bypass between the inner and outer chamber, a tube directly over the top will be used to put the water from reactor to sump, while the last tube will be connected with the CO2.

The quality of the plexiglass and the bonding is clearly exciting, it’s a pity to put such an object in the sump, only considering the construction materials used and the care used.

As seen in photos all the pipes are connected by simple pressure, there are no parts to be screwed if we exclude the center cap and the hole for the probe is also useful to make a degassing of the interior of the reactor in case if the need arises.

The reactor could also be mounted outside the sump, but from personal experience in this case I would tend to add a sump pump that pushes the water inside the reactor, or I’d use a deviation from the return pump, otherwise the large Eheim will tend to maintain recirculation in the reactor and will fail to suck water from the sump.

The upper cap is screwed to the main body from which it is sealed by a large O-ring, thus making it very easy operation of filling and refilling, for emptying is obviously still need to extract the reactor from sump and turn it over elsewhere. As there are no metal pieces then the reactor is perfectly safe in its placement within the sump.

Manual Setting

The adjustment of the reactor must be done manually by adjusting the number of bubbles of CO2 input through the pressure reduction valve balanced with drops in output from the reactor through a plastic tap.

I usually recommend starting with two bubbles of CO2 every second and a one drop per second as output. The management of CO2 will adjust the pH while management of the drops it will set the total balance. In order to properly calibrate the reactor will proceed to measure the values of Ca, Kh and Mg before entering the reactor itself, then we will proceed to assembly and setting as referred above, or in any other way, then you should wait at least a day before making the second measurement, one in a tank and one just outside the reactor, to see if the contents of Ca and Kh is sufficient.

At this point we compare the output values from the reactor in comparison with those in the tank. To get a good efficiency, the reactor should have dKh greater than 30 outgoing, so if the second measure of dKH is lesser we need to increase the bubbles of CO2 entering, without adjusting the drops in output. We will wait for a day and we will do measurement again. Once the dKh will be greater than 30 (but 35 or 40 is good), we will compare the value of Ca in the tank measured before mounting the reactor and after mounting it. If the value has dropped it we need boost output, if the value is identical it’s okay, if the value is increased too much you can slightly reduce the number of drops in output. At this point we have a little problem, because varying the outflow varies the percentage of CO2 dissolved in the reactor, as with the same amount of CO2 we will have greater or lesser amount of water. We need therefore adjust slightly bubbles of CO2 in agreement with the increase or decrease the flow. Don’t worry if your reactor will demand more CO2… with this reactor is quite normal.

We need also to consider that with time our corals will grow and will need more calcium and so you need to occasionally recalibrate the reactor, also gradually the media inside reactor will consume and so the efficiency of reactor will decrease, to avoiding this I advice you to keep the reactor full or at least 3/4 full and refill it often, also because it’s a very simple task.

To simplify the administration of calcium reactor it is possible to connect a pH probe, in order to handle the amount of CO2 into the reactor through a valve controlled by a pH meter. In this way the management is apparently simpler, but hides pitfalls. First of all you need to calibrate the pH probe very thick (about 1 time per month for best results and to replace it every 2 years) because they tend to loose their calibration, it is also necessary to include in our management one valve and one pH controller having both cost of purchase, management and time. I however have always used the two reactors manually for over two years without any problems. In any case it’s possibile also to simply put the probe inside the reactor to read the value, so you can see if the reactor is working well.

I have to say that this reactor eats a lot of CO2, maybe for pressure mode, and so it’s possible your CO2 can finish in a very small amount of time compared to other reactors on the market.

The Eheim 1260 pump included is characterized, as we anticipated, from a static head of 3.7 meters, a flow of 2,400 liters / hour and a consumption rating of 65 watts. That translates into an estimated annual consumption equal to 569 kWh and a cost of 142 euros per year (counting EUR 0.25 per kWh). Consumption in any case not indifferent.

The reactor was built, however, considering the use of Ca-Pur, Elos filling media, which requires a very strong mixture, being very pure calcium carbonate with high propensity to be compacted if not properly maintained in motion. That is why I tried to use a smaller pump than the 1260. The choice is obviously fallen on a Eheim 1250 characterized by a static head of 2 meters, a capacity of 1200 liters per hour and consumes 28 watts nominal. That translates into an estimated annual consumption of 245 kwh, and a cost of 61 euros per year (counting EUR 0.25 per kWh). Consumption in this case much more accessible. In truth I would also like to try it with a pump even smaller, but so far I have not had the chance.

This reactor does not have a preferred filling material, as the pump supplied can work with any type of equipment, among others with the ability to use a smaller pump in case of using natural CaCO3 or Arm, materials that not require excessive fluidity, as I am doing.

My use of this reactor has not revealed any problems whatsoever, never blocking, apart the possibility of a block of output due to the deposit of calcium carbonate, probably amplified by not using a pump which maintains the entrance of the reactor under pressure, in this case you must open the clamp and drain the water rich in calcium excess.

The only problem of this reactor is in fact the consumption of CO2 is very high at least in a tank filled with corals like mine.

Conclusion

I believe the calcium reactor Elos REA120 an excellent all-purpose reactor. Complete with all equipment possible, capable of operating in two different modes to suit any use, ready to use a pH probe and built extremely well.

There is one characteristic that can not leave indifferent, the price is high, there are ways of getting around, you can buy a reactor from similar services by spending less than half what is required by Elos, a feature which then poses a often insurmountable barrier to its purchase. If we want to talk about value for money, unfortunately we did not, the reactor is too expensive. So why buy it? Because it is done well, because it is objectively beautiful and because it works well, last but not least because it is an exclusive product, and as such may represent the desire for someone.

For my personal experience I think the REA120 Plus suitable for tanks of hard corals up to 500 liters and when used in tanks with mixed corals or only soft coral it can handle double the capacity without major problems, in fact, adapting well to the requested range, thanks to its possibility to management by pressure or by gravity as we have seen.

The article was published on Magazine Acquaportal in the month of November:

CO2 parts - REA30 and REA50

2011-08-19T12:50:00.007+01:00

ELOS CO2 Reactors

CO2 is very important in Aquariums with live plants. It should always be used when we have a good amount of light - higher than 0,3 watts per litre.

There are many differences between diffusers vs reactors and the way in which they release CO2 into the water.

Reactors are more efficient due the venturi effect that keeps the CO2 in contact with the water longer, dissolving it much better than normal diffusers. REA30 and REA50 are hand-made in Italy (using high quality glass from "SHOTT"). They are durable and beautiful pieces of art - something that you will not want to hide like the normal filter tubes and equipment.

People usually hide all equipment as much as they can to avoid any distraction and have the aquarium as natural as possible - with ELOS REA30/50 the opposite happens.

You will be pleased to show it because the venturi process, and the CO2 bubbles passing through the tubes provide a nice effect.

REA30/50 can be connected to the outlet of external filters or any circulation pump.

ELOS Addicted ' DaniReef.com

2011-08-18T11:25:00.005+01:00

From the problem of my previous tank that after two years had almost completely unstuck (see here), I ordered a new tank and thanks to Alessandro Falco who lent me his aquarium to keep “on holiday” my adored fish, I managed at last to take off.

The choice of measures has been to prefer a tank that would give the idea of being large, so a very wide format, despite the height. So I confirmed the length of the front window of 130 cm, while I had to settle of a width of 60 cm, and a total height of 50 cm, which might give a more wide aquascape, this also because of the layout I have in mind and you’ll see soon.

Even the furniture was finally built to measure, and I say finally especially for those who remember of the previous one… that I wanted but that I never finished, thanks to my proverbial manual skills ;-)

Forniture and tank have been ordered to Elos and I had to wait a month before the delivery order, I was actually very lucky, it is often necessary to wait up to 2 months from the order, for oversized items.

The bottom of tank is constructed by two layers of glass glued together in a staggered, as shown in next photo, which notes the characteristic bonding Elos.

The overflow, for obvious aesthetic reasons, has been placed on the far left, and is very tiny, measuring 15×11, 5 cm outside, inside is empty and has the two hoses for loading and unloading.

Into the overflow you can see the sump, that for now it’s empty

The tank will have a cycling accelerated as soon as possible to enter the fish as I said I’m managing to another aquarium, and then take two aquarium together is not the best economically. I will use very few rocks, and begin with live sand. The rocks come from an existing aquarium, and even the light will start immediately with 4 hours.

Good vision

article from www.danireef.com

About ELOS Fish food

2011-08-18T11:17:00.006+01:00

Most people choose fish food by price or size, overlooking the composition and whether or not it is good for their fishes.

With no polyphosphates, ELOS provides us a fish food rich in vitamins, as conserved through the aluminium packaging, the food is able to be kept for an extended period without loss of properties.

Vitamins enhance the colour of our fishes and keeps them healthy. The practice of supplying extra vitamins to the aquarium during the night - in an attempt to avoid the oxidation that would occur if added during the day - is superfluous. The vitamins cannot be absorbed properly by the fish - it is like supplying water to water…

With ELOS food, the vitamins are supplied through the food so that absorption by the fishes is immediate and the best results are achieved.

When fishes in a planted aquarium are fed - even when they are fed with rubbish food - the polyphosphates can be easily assimilated for the plants. However in a marine or low-demand planted aquarium, often resins are needed to remove phosphates from the water to achieve a balanced aquarium and to avoid algae.

ELOS Fish Food is rich in proteins and vitamins that are conserved so that resins or extra vitamins are not needed. Instead of giving a lot of food therefore, a small amount of ELOS Fish food (1/5) is enough to feed our fishes!

The video below is a review of ELOS Fish food from BulkReefSupplyCom, you must see it!!

Passions are a choice, born of a desire ... so why settle?

2011-08-18T10:06:00.002+01:00

This is what we do: we produce carefully hand crafted, aquariums for enthusiasts.

Our aquariums are handmade, one by one. We do not use machines or robots, we don't have long assembly lines.

We build them one by one, using few, well-trained craftsmen.

From the cutting of the glass, our aquariums require an average of 170 different operations, which become almost twice as many for larger models, before they are ready to be sold.

This is what we do: we produce carefully hand crafted, aquariums for enthusiasts.

Our aquariums are handmade, one by one. We do not use machines or robots, we don't have long assembly lines.

We build them one by one, using few, well-trained craftsmen.

From the cutting of the glass, our aquariums require an average of 170 different operations, which become almost twice as many for larger models, before they are ready to be sold.

Our aquarium requires an average of 10-15 hours of handcrafted building time, which became three to four times more for the bigger models.

When an Elos aquarium is produced, they remain untouched on the table they are built for an average of 30 days and often more 90 days for the larger or custom projects.

This is what we mean by craft production. For this reason, we still consider ourselves craftsmen, and this is why our aquariums are sold and appreciated throughout the world.

ELOS aquarium are recognized immediately, among a thousand others. One of our aquarium maintains its value over time, because they are built to last.

Purchasing one of our aquarium is a choice, a choice that we believe you will appreciate for many years.

Our aquariums are pure lines, no unnecessary frills or gadgets. With a minimalist cabinet and a very powerful filtration system that has been refined to be very easy to use and understand.

Our aquariums will accompany you in your hobby and we at ELOS will continue to work to make sure that time is enjoyable.

EVision ControlCenter

2011-08-16T16:42:00.004+01:00

The Elos E-Vision is a broad new aquarium controller line that has a simple foundation but which can be built up into a very sophisticated aquarium & home controller.
Built on a framework of standard home automation bus, the heart of the E-Vision system are the individual controllers which include the Tempo, Clima, Orp, pH, Conductivity etc.

Here you can watch the video already published when Nicola, the owner of Elos, is able to change the brightness of the LEDs on each channel in its LiteXPColor in Verona, from Singapore, noted the response speed of the system when he acts on the slide.

The Elos Evision ControlCenter is the most attractive piece of the System. It is a touchscreen to remotely control your units (Timer, Temperature, pH etc. etc.). Its sensitive, high quality resistive touchscreen has a high pixel density and very high contrast and brightness.
Its unibody case is not just a plastic box but it is made by solid piece of acrilyc, CNC machined and then polished to excellent effect. It can be easily be stick on the door of your aquarium or, thanks to the magnet inside, it can be sticked to any metal surface.
Although the ElosTempo have simple onboard programming capability, the remote ControlCenter allows for more sophisticated programming of each Evision module through an easily navigable graphical user interface.
Sold at an introductory price of 320 Euro to final customer, we are actually planning a soft launch beginning for the coming summer and more widespread availability in September.

Easy Timer for easy life.
Easy: this was the keyword when we have though about a new controller to take the place of the BIOTOPUS II

Easy: this was the main target. We all know how lazy we are when it is the time to read a manual. We would like things to work once connected, without the need to do nothing.
This is what have inspired us on the production of our new line of Controllers.
But we also wanted them to be "connectable". What does it means?

Basic: they have to work in a "stand alone" configuration, but they can also be connected one to each other in an easy way. And once "part of a network" they will share informations to improve their performances like, for example: once on the network you connect the Tempo and the Clima controllers, an over- temperature detected by the temperature controller (Clima), will shut off the lights connected to the timer (Tempo).
But this is not all: we wanted it to be easily programmable, so we have created a "sensual" touch screen to easily acces to "hidden" functionalities like dosing timer, separate light timers etc. etc..

The WEB server is on board: but we wanted also to have it controllable by computer, with a "cloud type" interface so we have included the possibility to add a Web Server interface with a GPRS modem and a TCP/IP port to make it accessible by any browser, from any computer.

Robust: we wanted it to be based on an "industrial" standard". We have housed each module inside a DIN- TYPE box that allow their installation inside industrial rack permitting their integration to the household electrical system.

And much much more to come...

In the meantime you can dowload the manual directly from here: ElosTempo Manual

Actually available:
ElosTempo: DIN-Style Timer
Dimmer 3 pins: to control the Elos AquaTop
Dimmer 5 pins: to control the Elos E-liteXP and Elos E-liteXP Color
PowerBox: to control Metal Halide Lamp

You can download this presentation by clicking here: ElosNews

How to use ELOS PO4 NR test kit

2011-08-11T12:35:00.007+01:00

Elos has two PO4 test kit for water analysis, the Normal and High resolution.

High Resolution (HR) was strictly developed for Marine aquariums where phosphates on water are a problem for the balance of ecosystem. The Phosphate HR measures values on range 0,008-0,14 ppm

On Fresh water usually happens the opposite. PO4 is used as nutrition for keeping live plants and should be kept on aquarium through normal cycle or liquid fertilization. Phosphates Normal resolution (NR) water analysis is the right test for Fresh water and also Marine in case of the measured values exceed 0,14ppm.

NR PO4 test kit measures values on the range of 0-1 ppm

A short video of how to use PO4 NR test kit:

Art and design in a small size

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We don't need to have a big Aquarium to impart beauty and have a piece of art at home. We have produced the perfect system for people who love aquariums and don't have a lot of space at home.
Small size doesn’t mean less quality! ELOS produces each aquarium in the same way and with the same control, always maintaining high quality in its equipment as if each piece was unique. Hand made construction and the unique serial number is what distinguishes each aquarium. We don't produce “just an aquarium”, but the Aquarium that you dreamed of.

Please click on the picture below to visit the ELOS website for further information.