How does sera aquatan work against heavy metals?
Hello, the basic process is called "chelation" (complexation with polydentate ligands), which encapsulates the heavy metal ions with a kind of "protective shell" and thus makes them...
Frequently asked questions
How large do Clown Loaches grow?
Hello, clown loaches grow to considerably (!) more than 16 cm also in an aquarium, provided they are kept in an appropriate tank. The small clown loaches sold are juveniles (not to...
How large do Coolie Loaches and Dwarf Loaches grow, and how many should I keep?
Hello, Coolie Loaches usually grow to about 10 - 12 cm (3.9 - 4.7 in.), single specimens occasionally grow slightly longer.If "Dwarf Loaches" refers to Yasuhikotakia (formerly Botia...
How large does an aquaterrarium for terrapins have to be, and what do I have to consider when setting it up?
Hello, Concering "aquaterrarium":Due to the final size of the terrapins [approx. 25 cm (9.8 in.) carapace length for Red-Eared Sliders], you should calculate about one square meter...
How long do pH measuring electrodes last?
Hello, as an average, the electrodes will last approximately 2 years from the date of manufacture. You will find the date on the shaft of the electrode itself - the code consists of...
How long may peat granulate (sera super peat) remain in the filter?
Hello, the peat may also remain in the filter for a longer time. However, it will of course lose its effect over the time - the faster, the more and the more often you change water,...