JBL PROFLORA Direct
High performance direct diffuser for CO2

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PROFLORA CO2 TAIFUN INLINE
  • For an economical and direct plant fertilisation: CO2 diffuser for external filters
  • Easy to install: connect to hose of external filter
  • Exact dosing: integrated bubble counter, no water backflow thanks to backflow stop
  • 20 % CO2 saving due to an especially effective diaphragm
  • Package contents: 1 ready-for-connection high performance CO2 direct diffuser
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Ideal nutrition for plants
The right CO2 concentration in the water is of great importance for the aquarium plants. Carbon dioxide is the main nutrient for plants and promotes their growth. Plants use the CO2 for the photosynthesis and thus supply the water with essential oxygen. They prevent algae growth, remove pollutants, provide hiding places and reduce pathogens.

Economical and direct
This practical CO2 direct diffuser saves a diffuser in the aquarium, a bubble counter and a check valve. It even saves 20 % CO2 thanks to its ingenious functioning. All that is needed is an external filter with a suitable hose connection.

Easy to install
In order to ensure that the CO2 gas passes as far along the inside of the hose as possible, the direct diffuser needs to be integrated into the hose as close as possible to the external filter. A vertical mounting position will ensure the best readability of the bubble counter.

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JBL PROFLORA Direct 12/16

Art. no.:
6333900
EAN Code:
4014162633392
For:
12/16
Range:
40 - 300 l
Volume packaging:
1.67 l
Gross weight:
140 g
Net weight:
93 g
Weight factor:
1000
Packaging dimensions (l/h/w):
55/218/140 mm

Properties

Animal species: Armored catfish, Arowana, Axolotl, Barbels, Bettas, Bichirs/reedfish, Blowfish, Catfish, Cichlids (South America), Clawed frogs, Clawed shrimps, Crayfish, Crustaceans, Danions, Discus, Dwarf crayfish, Dwarf shrimps, Flowerhorn, Gill maggots, Goldfish, Gouramis, Guppy, Juvenile fish, Killifish, Livebearers, Loaches, Mussels, Newts, Panchaxes, Rainbowfish, Snails, Spiny eels, Tetra, Veiltails, blood parrot cichlids, freshwater butterflyfish
Animal size: For all animal sizes
Animal age group: All aquarium fish
Volume habitat: 40 - 300 L
Material: plastic (PC)
Colour: black / white / grey

Electronic label / illuminant

Mercury: No
Dimmable: No

Technical Data

capacity from - to:40-300l
Height:140 mm
Length:80 mm
Width:52 mm
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JBL PROFLORA Direct 16/22

Art. no.:
6334000
EAN Code:
4014162633408
For:
16/22
Range:
160 - 600 l
Volume packaging:
1.67 l
Gross weight:
143 g
Net weight:
96 g
Weight factor:
1000
Packaging dimensions (l/h/w):
55/218/140 mm

Properties

Animal species: Armored catfish, Arowana, Axolotl, Barbels, Bettas, Bichirs/reedfish, Blowfish, Catfish, Cichlids (South America), Clawed frogs, Clawed shrimps, Crayfish, Crustaceans, Danions, Discus, Dwarf crayfish, Dwarf shrimps, Flowerhorn, Gill maggots, Goldfish, Gouramis, Guppy, Juvenile fish, Killifish, Livebearers, Loaches, Mussels, Newts, Panchaxes, Rainbowfish, Snails, Spiny eels, Tetra, Veiltails, blood parrot cichlids, freshwater butterflyfish
Animal size: For all animal sizes
Animal age group: All aquarium fish
Volume habitat: 160 - 600 L
Material: plastic (PC)
Colour: black / white / grey

Electronic label / illuminant

Mercury: No
Dimmable: No

Technical Data

capacity from - to:160-600
Height:140 mm
Length:80 mm
Width:52 mm

JBL PROFLORA Direct 19/25

Art. no.:
6334100
EAN Code:
4014162633415
For:
19/25
Range:
200 - 800 l
Volume packaging:
1.67 l
Gross weight:
144 g
Net weight:
97 g
Weight factor:
1000
Packaging dimensions (l/h/w):
55/218/140 mm

Properties

Animal species: Armored catfish, Arowana, Axolotl, Barbels, Bettas, Bichirs/reedfish, Blowfish, Catfish, Cichlids (South America), Clawed frogs, Clawed shrimps, Crayfish, Crustaceans, Danions, Discus, Dwarf crayfish, Dwarf shrimps, Flowerhorn, Gill maggots, Goldfish, Gouramis, Guppy, Juvenile fish, Killifish, Livebearers, Loaches, Mussels, Newts, Panchaxes, Rainbowfish, Snails, Spiny eels, Tetra, Veiltails, blood parrot cichlids, freshwater butterflyfish
Animal size: For all animal sizes
Animal age group: All aquarium fish
Volume habitat: 200 - 800 L
Material: plastic (PC)
Colour: black / white / grey

Electronic label / illuminant

Mercury: No
Dimmable: No

Technical Data

capacity from - to:200-800
Height:140 mm
Length:80 mm
Width:52 mm
FAQ
Is too much CO2 lost when the diffuser is at the water surface?

You don't have to worry. The gas exchange at the water surface with our breathing air, which also contains CO2, is very important for the aquarium environment. The diffuser should therefore move the water surface and thus promote gas exchange and prevent a build-up of surface scum. Most of the CO2 is already dissolved in the water column coming from the external filter. The membrane of the JBL PROFLORA Direct atomises the CO2 into fine bubbles which are carried along with the flow and dissolve in the hose. Unlike reactors, the bubbles here are very fine and light. The part that is not yet dissolved then swirls around in the aquarium as it drifts in and continues to dissolve. It is normal and unavoidable that some of the bubbles "pop out" at the surface. Nevertheless, this method is very effective.

Should I use several check valves on my CO2 installation?

True to the motto, better safe than sorry, some aquarists install several check valves in the same circuit. For example, if you use the JBL PROFLORA direct inline diffuser or the JBL PROFLORA CO2 Count Safe bubble counter, you already have an integrated check valve. If you also use a separate check valve (JBL PROFLORA SafeStop), there may be problems with the opening of the check valves. This effect can be observed if, after the night switch-off or interruption of the supply with the controller, the addition does not restart automatically. Please note that, depending on the working pressure and the number of bubbles, a few minutes may pass between the start of the supply and the visible entry of CO2 into the aquarium.
Each spring in a check valve needs a certain pressure to be opened. Several springs can therefore interfere with each other and, depending on the distance between the two check valves, reduce the pressure at the spring to such an extent that it remains closed. Therefore, please always use only one check valve for your CO2 installation.

How much water should there be in the bubble counter of the inline diffuser?

The bubble counter of the JBL PROFLORA® Direct diffuser is filled with water and screwed to the body © as shown in figure B of the instructions for use. During operation, water level fluctuations may occur in the bubble counter, depending on the amount of CO2 added. A large number of bubbles with high working pressure can displace the water from the chamber. Once the addition stops, water will enter the chamber again with a time delay. If the membrane is dirty, the chamber will remain empty. Cleaning the membrane is necessary, as described in the other FAQs.

What working pressure does the ProFlora direct need?

We recommend a working pressure of 1.0 – 1.5 bar.

Why do you need to soak the membrane in water for 24 hours?

To receive a consistent bubble pattern with fine micro bubbles, the modern ceramic PE hybrid membrane needs to be soaked in water before putting it into operation. If this is not done, large bubbles will occur.

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Blog (opinions & experiences)

The JBL Intern - Aquariums in the Company

When I first entered the administrative offices, I was very impressed by the display aquariums in the boss's office and in the various conference rooms.

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Video: CO2 diffuser JBL ProFlora Direct for efficient CO2 dissolving via the external filter

Would you like to dissolve CO2 efficiently in your aquarium water so that your aquarium plants grow perfectly, but don’t have a CO2 diffuser in your aquarium? Then the JBL CO2 direct diffuser is the solution.

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JBL TV #1: Why do plants need a CO2 system in the aquarium?

In this video, biologist Heiko Blessin explains why plants need CO2 at all, why aquarium plants have different requirements and how to connect a JBL CO2 system. CO2 fertilisation for aquariums has never been explained more simply or more understandably!

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Misunderstandings – typical beginner mistakes

Based on our own experience in customer service and the many messages and questions we receive, we have put together the typical mistakes beginners may make. The experienced aquarist might well smile, but if they are honest, these are mistakes we all made at the start, aren’t they?

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Measuring the CO2 Content With Drop Test (VIDEO)

This way of directly determining the CO2 content will help you to set the ideal bubble count on your CO2 system and to monitor the quantity you add.

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Installating the JBL Proflora Direct Inline Diffuser (Video)

In just a few steps the inline diffuser can be installed and is ready for use. Our check-list and the following video will show you exactly how it works.

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Outline: Fertilisation in the Aquarium

The JBL plant care concept leads to vigorous and healthy growth even with the most demanding aquatic plants. JBL has all the components you need, whether it’s a fertiliser, a bottom substrate or a fully automatic CO2 fertiliser system.

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Components of a ProFlora CO2 System: The Right Setup

Below you will find an outline graphic with examples to explain the structure and interconnections of all the CO2 components.

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Plant aquarium in fast motion with or without CO2

Have you ever had the chance to see how big the difference really is between a plant aquarium with and without CO2 fertilisation?

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Water values for water plants in detail

If we transfer this Liebig’s Law of the Minimum to the aquatic field it quickly becomes clear how important balanced fertilisation is for plant aquariums.

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The story of liquid CO2 fertilisation – The Reliability

In the fourth part of the series “The story of liquid CO2 fertilisation” we examine what we consider to be the most important aspect. The health of your animals but also of you, the aquarium owners is our number one priority.

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The story of liquid CO2 fertilisation – The Reliability

In the fourth part of the series “The story of liquid CO2 fertilisation” we examine what we consider to be the most important aspect. The health of your animals but also of you, the aquarium owners is our number one priority.

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The story of liquid CO2 fertilisation – The CO2 Content

In the third part of our series “The story of liquid CO2 fertilisation,” we look at the CO2 content of the “liquid CO2” products which are added to the aquarium.

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The story of liquid CO2 fertilisation – The Effect

In the second part of the series “The story of liquid CO2 fertilisation” we examine how glutaraldehyde containing products work on plants.

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The story of liquid CO2 fertilisation – The Substance

In the first part of the series “The story of liquid CO2 fertilisation” we look at the active substance of the products considered liquid CO2.

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The story of liquid CO2 fertilisation

A lot of aquarists are talking about liquid CO2, which is said to be able to replace a conventional pressurized gas system or a bio-CO2 system.

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Why is carbon dioxide (CO2) the most important plant nutrient in the aquarium?

Carbon dioxide is the nutritional basis for aquatic plants which is supplemented through micro and macronutrients and light. The balance between all these elements is necessary for thriving plant growth in the aquarium.

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Interzoo 2016 – JBL ProFlora CO2 fertiliser systems now even better

The new ProFlora CO2 fertiliser system is the last great innovation we presented at the world's leading trade fair, and it too is even better than its predecessor model. We would like to briefly explain why this is so.

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Interzoo 2016 – Introducing JBL’s innovations at the world's leading trade fair

From May 26 to May 29, 2016 the world’s leading trade fair Interzoo opened its doors for the 34th time in Nuremberg. The trade fair, exclusively aimed at the specialist trade, showcased product innovations from all over the world.

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There’s more to fertilization than you’d think Part 2

Simply put, Liebig’s Law of the Minimum states that the growth of plants is limited by the scarcest resource. Adding a nutrient which already exists in abundance does not influence the growth.

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Fertilization is not just fertilization Part 1

Unlike in natural waters, aquariums with fish mostly have a surplus of nutrients caused by feeding and the resulting fish excrement. Thus nitrates and phosphates in large (often too large!) quantities are available for the plants.

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Oxygen Explosion in the Aquarium – The Right Fertilisation

Every evening my aquarium resembles a “whirlpool“ with a thousand little oxygen bubbles. This is the time I relax and wind down after a long day.

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Garten- & Zooevent 2015 – Innovations and Information

At last, last weekend, we presented our product innovations to a wide audience of specialists at the ”Garten- & Zooevent” in Kassel . After some short product training, our general manager Roland Böhme took to the stand and introduced his favourite new item.

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Press

21.10.2015

There is only one CO2 system which is better than the JBL ProFlora CO2 fertilisers

The new JBL ProFlora fertiliser systems are even better than their predecessors: They can now be mounted without using tools (thanks to a new knurled nut at the pressure regulator), have an attractive design thanks to their new silver safety cage and the new key component:

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29.09.2015

Supply of CO2 without diffuser

Sometimes technical devices, such as a CO2 diffuser inside the tank, can spoil the look of an aquarium. JBL has developed a direct diffuser which is simply integrated into the water hose coming from the external filter, and the diffuser stays outside the tank.

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Laboratories and calculators

ProScape dosage calculator

Here you can calculate the optimal supply for your aquarium with the JBL ProScape fertilizers. In order to supply the aquatic plants with exactly the right amount of fertilizer, we recommend dosing in two steps.

Water Analysis Online Laboratory

Enter your water parameters and get an in-depth analysis of your values in a matter of seconds. You enter your water values – and we analyse! Here you have the opportunity to enter the measured water values directly into the JBL Online Laboratory. This will analyse your values and explain and submit corrective measures.
Reference guide (Themeworld)

Plant growth

Are your aquarium plants growing as well you want? Here’s how to achieve perfect plant growth

Reducing problematic water values

How to lower critical water values.

Deficiency symptoms

Here’s how to prevent deficiency symptoms in fish and plants

Algae control

Here’s how to combat algae successfully and lastingly.

Plant care

What maintenance measures do your aquarium plants need?

Daily care

How much daily or weekly care is involved? What are the basic maintenance measures for your aquarium?

CO2

Why is CO2 so important for plant care? What benefits does CO2 fertilisation provide?

Fertilising

Why do aquarium plants need to be fertilised?

Plant species

Which plant species suit your aquarium? What demands do the individual species have?

Installation technical items

How and where in the aquarium do you fix and install technical items? Tips and tricks for the installation of all technical aquarium products

Plants

Which aquarium plants are best? What’s the best way to plant them?

CO2 plant fertilisation

How important is CO2 plant fertilisation? Why do your plants need additional CO2? How does a CO2 system work?

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Customer reviews

Reviews

Overall rating: 5.0
9 public review(s) for this product.

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9 Reviews in other languages

aquaristik_4_life - German
2021-12-06T20:17:30Z

Idealer Diffusor für alle, die wenig Platz im Aquarium haben oder so wenig Technik wie möglich innerhalb des Aquariums / Aquascapes haben wollen (wegen der Optik).

Ich verwende seit ca. 2 Jahren den Inline Diffusor in Kombination mit dem e902 Filter und e300 Heizer an meinem 125l Becken und bin sehr begeistert.

-->Gebrauchsfertige Auslieferung.

-->Man muss lediglich die Membran 24 Wässern

-->Seltene Reinigung notwendig

-->Nicht hörbar

-->Gute Ersatzteilversorgung

-->Integrierter Blasenzähler

Viele Grüße

aquaristik_4_life

(Schaut gerne auf meiner Instagram Seite vorbei :-))


M. Lappi - German
2021-09-25T04:36:31Z

Man liest sehr viel über Probleme mit dem Gerät. Ich kann das nicht bestätigen. Ich habe festgestellt daß die Membran manchmal einen leichten Grat aufweist. Die Auflagefläche zur Dichtung könnte also nicht immer ganz optimal sein. Mit etwas Sandpapier kann man das beheben. Dann ist es auch wichtig den Diffusor !vorsichtig! bis zum Anschlag zuzuschrauben. Ich habe die Gewinde und Dichtungen auch noch mit geeignetem Mittel geschmiert. Alles ist gut. Super Gerät. Dann noch was zu den Bläschen. Es kommen immer welche raus. Das liegt daran das der Osmotische Druck in Beide Richtungen wirkt. Aus der CO2 Blase diffundiert Gas ins Wasser, zugleich Kommt gelöstes Gas vom Wasser in die Blase. Das nennt man "Falschgas". Diese Bläschen erkennt man daran das sie nicht mehr kleiner werden. Eventuelle Undichtigkeiten vom Schlauchanschluss kann man mit Kabelbindern verhindern.


fishrimps9 - Spanish
2021-07-26T11:19:11Z

deseando que llegue para cambiarlo por mi reactor de dentro del acuario y asi tenerlo mas disimulado


Aqua4Scape - German
2021-05-19T21:12:36Z

Sehr empfehlenswert, wenn man auf die Optik von einem Diffusor im Becken verzichten will/kann. Alles ist dicht. Kein Wasser oder CO2 tritt aus. Durch den Einsatz von dem Inlinediffusor spart man etwas Gas, da es länger im aus strömenden Wasser gelöst wird. Durch den Einbau im Unterschrank verschwindet wieder ein künstliches Bauteil aus dem Sichtbereich im Becken.


Phils_waterplants - German
2021-04-14T19:36:32Z

Absolut klasse das es dieses Produkt gibt. Arbeitet auch an Co2-Anlagen mit weniger Druck. Ich bin sehr zufrieden. Wartungsarm und versteckt im Unterschrank.


der_ aquariumschrank - German
2021-03-22T17:30:11Z

Klasse Produkt zum Co2 zuführen


falken_fisch - German
2021-01-26T18:32:36Z

Endlich keine Bläschen mehr im Aquarium, super zu installieren und einfache Handhabung.


Aquaklausi - German
2021-01-21T17:12:22Z

Toller Inline Diffusor!

Bin begeistert, bisher funktionieren alle drei Diffusoren, die ich aktuell betriebe, einwandfrei.

Ganz Klarer Vorteil zu anderen Diffusoren: keine Technik im Becken.

Perfekt für alle Becken die mit einem Außenfilter betrieben werden!


Lehrkraft - German
2021-01-15T10:09:06Z

Jeder, der sichtbare Technik vermeiden möchte, sollte bei diesem Produkt zuschlagen. Der Inlinediffusor löst das CO2 zu fast 100% auf, sodass im Becken nichts mehr zu sehen ist. Geschweige denn ein extra Diffusor. Die Verarbeitung ist gut, die Membrane tauschbar. Was möchte man mehr. Die Montage ist dank der Anleitung ebenfalls ein Kinderspiel.


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