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Keeping an eye on the most important water values

18.09.2016

Professional water analysis sounds very expensive. But the professional water testing in your aquarium or pond at home also works on a high level and above all it is simple and inexpensive.

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

01.06.2016

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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Water values for water plants in detail

01.08.2016

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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Misunderstandings – typical beginner mistakes

21.09.2018

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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Inside JBL: videos and exclusive insights into the new food production hall

18.03.2017

Take this unique opportunity to accompany us on a tour through our new production area, where up to 35 tons of food is manufactured per day.

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Inaccurate water tests – or did I do something wrong after all?

22.10.2016

In the aquarium scene we often hear people talking about “accurate” and “inaccurate” tests. But mostly they mean a rougher or finer scaling of the output values.

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The story of liquid CO2 fertilisation

24.06.2016

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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Bacteria starter – starting an aquarium without a run-in phase – Part 1

23.01.2017

Bacterial preparations for aquariums have been on the market for more than 20 years. That’s a very long time. From the start they were used to establish healthy bacterial flora or as an emergency measure to quickly add fish to a freshly set up aquarium.

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Inside JBL – How does the food get in the tin?

04.10.2015

You’ve probably already asked yourself how food gets put in tins. During our company tours we not only show our visitors how food is manufactured, but also how the tins are filled and sealed.

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Lack of oxygen in the morning

06.09.2018

The fish stay under the water surface in the morning, gasping for air.

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Aquascaping: sand, gravel or soil – which is best?

15.08.2016

Aquarists wanting to aquascape will need to rethink their substrate: sand or gravel are only suitable for decorative purposes, when no plants are to be put in.

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Garten- & Zooevent 2015 – Innovations and Information

28.09.2015

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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What is an Aqua-terrarium / Paludarium?

06.10.2016

You’ve seen them in zoos. They are a combination of conventional terrariums and aquariums. On top there’s a rainforest, below there’s an aquarium.

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Social Escape – an aquarium slowly and relaxingly takes shape and is the antidote to burn out.

08.10.2016

Social stands for online marketing and social media. Escape means a way out of our fast moving digital lives and a way into another world. A balancing haven of peace and relaxation.

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Interzoo 2016 – Need clarification? JBL ProCristal will help

12.06.2016

Neben ProHaru ist die neue ProCristal Produktlinie mit zahlreichen Neuheiten ein echter Zugewinn für Ihr Aquarium oder Ihren Gartenteich.

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Carbonate Hardness – The Life Insurance for the Aquarium

17.05.2017

The carbonate hardness (not the general hardness!) contains components which stabilize the pH level. They prevent extreme pH levels and ensure the aquarium functions properly.

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How much fertiliser does your aquarium need?

16.10.2016

We are often asked: “How much fertiliser do I need for my aquarium?” On all product packaging you find dosage recommendations which give you initial information on how to start the fertilisation.

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The story of liquid CO2 fertilisation – The Substance

27.06.2016

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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Interzoo 2016 –Bonding with ProHaru®

08.06.2016

This post introduces you to another innovation. It is the product line ProHaru® which creates bonds in your aquarium, terrarium or pond to last a lifetime.

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The story of liquid CO2 fertilisation – The Reliability

06.07.2016

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 JBL Intern - All good things have to come to an end, or do they?

28.02.2021

Hi folks, My time as an intern at JBL is now coming to an end. The five months were a lot of fun and I learned a lot about working in marketing and also about this hobby.

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Inside JBL – The fan meeting “Online meets Offline”

03.09.2015

You have probably already read or heard of it. The JBL fan meeting “Online meets Offline” takes place annually for selected applicants. JBL fans can apply for one of the 25 coveted places for some unforgettable hours with JBL.

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Plant aquarium in fast motion with or without CO2

26.02.2017

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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ProScan Historie – Scanning, Saving, Managing

27.12.2015

The JBL ProScan product has now been available in the specialist shops for one year and we have collected your comments and requests. There was in particular a request for an option to compare several measurements and to manage different aquariums and ponds.

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The JBL Intern - 10 Things You Didn’t Know About JBL

15.12.2020

Hey guys! In the last few weeks, I’ve learned so many new things about JBL that I didn't know before and I don't want you to miss out. That's why I’ve decided to rank them into a top ten.

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Oxygen Explosion in the Aquarium – The Right Fertilisation

26.11.2015

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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The JBL Intern - The diversity of social media

17.02.2021

Hi everyone! Nowadays social media is a part of our daily life. The Corona era in particular has had a huge influence on the use of social media.

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ProScape: „Escarpment“ – an endorser Aquascape report

04.11.2015

We asked some Proscapers to present their work to our community, which means you. Phillip Tauchmann created a model aquarium at home several months ago and recorded its setting-up and development with JBL ProScape in videos and photos.

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Video: JBL ProScan for water analysis of tap, aquarium and pond water using your smartphone

03.04.2020

Have you ever tested your aquarium water with your mobile phone? With the free JBL PROSCAN app and the JBL ProScan test strips you can test the 7 most important water values of your aquarium water in just one minute.

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Outline: Fertilisation in the Aquarium

16.07.2017

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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Fertilization is not just fertilization Part 1

29.03.2016

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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Inside JBL – Live construction project - extruder hall

23.09.2015

Today we would like to give you an exclusive insight into the new construction of our extruder hall. You have been able to follow the progress of the construction project 21211 online with the webcam for several months now. In the meantime the project has advanced considerably.

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JBL TV #5: What is a pH value and why is it important for the aquarium?

27.12.2019

Have you ever asked yourself exactly what makes up the logarithm of a pH value? Why does the pH value in our aquarium matter and how can we influence it?

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Laboratory Comparator System to Compensate the Intrinsic Colour of the Water

10.06.2017

Instead of comparing the colour change of the water on a colour scale, a second measuring glass with the aquarium water is put on the colour field of the colour chart.

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

18.06.2016

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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Moving With Your Aquarium – The Checklist

04.04.2019

But wait, how do I transport my aquarium(s) from A to B? What ’s important here? We have put together a checklist-like post that explains the process, so you won’t forget anything.

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ProScan 3.0 – Always with you, everywhere you go

17.12.2016

Imagine you go to your specialist dealer for advice. And then you realise you forgot to determine the current water values.

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JBL TV #7: Why do fish die in high nitrite levels and what can be done about it?

24.01.2020

How does the nitrogen cycle in the aquarium work? Why do nitrite values get too high and how can the value be reduced? Why adding salt is senseless.

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#HannoverScape2016 – Rankings

12.02.2016

Last weekend the final of the aquarium design competition #HannoverScape2016 took place. Together with the organizer of the event we now would like to present the final placements.

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

11.10.2019

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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Components of a ProFlora CO2 System: The Right Setup

19.06.2017

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

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How to scape an aquarium

19.07.2016

This is where to find a quick start guide for the scaping of an aquarium. Using pictures we show you in easy steps how to create your own scape and make your aquarium a perfect ProScape. Clean the aquarium with . Never use household cleaners. Pile up lava granulate ( ) to create a stable foundation for the stones or wood to be placed on. The lava granulate prevents...

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JBL TV #8: Do the plants in your aquarium grow exactly as you want them to?

07.02.2020

What makes for ideal plant growth? All the factors for good plant growth: light, LED, tubes, fertilisation, fertilisation quantity, fertilisation monitoring, influence of water conditioners, chelated iron.

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ProScape „Sulawesi Cliffs” by Jessica Runde

30.11.2015

We asked some Proscapers to present their work to our community, which means you. Jessica Runde created a model aquarium at home several months ago and recorded its setting-up and development with JBL ProScape in videos and photos.

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White spot disease – more widespread than supposed

26.01.2016

Almost every aquarium owner has experience of the white spot disease (Ichthyophthirius multifiliis or "Ich" for short) on their fish. And this is the interesting point: Many of them successfully used a remedy against white spots, while the remedy did not work for others. There are many facts which help explain this situation.

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The JBL Intern - On The Road With The Sales Force

11.11.2020

Max and Moritz on Tour - that’s been the motto of the last few days. Instead of sitting in an office, I’ve been allowed to go out and do some field work, and get to know JBL from a completely different side.

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Inside JBL: AirView – an Aerial View of the JBL Plant

02.12.2015

Take off and have an aerial view of the JBL plant in Neuhofen. We’re going for a trip in a quadrocopter, flying over nearly 10,000 m2 of JBL company premises!

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Getting rid of diatoms - no problem at all

14.12.2018

If a brown coating covers the substrate of your aquarium and looks unattractive, let’s hope it is diatoms! The alternative would be smear algae - and they are not as easy to get rid of as diatoms.

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How to test the pH value of your aquarium or pond water correctly

18.12.2020

The pH value indicates how acidic or alkaline your aquarium or pond water is.

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How often should you fertilise – daily or weekly?

30.10.2016

The subjects of plant care and fertilisation can sometimes take on a philosophical element. There are a lot of approaches and a lot of them can lead to success. It is important that your chosen approach suits your aquarium.

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How to create a ProScape - The making of „Scaping Four“

12.09.2015

From the idea to the finished layout it needs some planning. What materials do I need and where do I get them? This is assuming you have already decided on a style.

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JBL TV #2: Why do algae grow in the aquarium and how can you stop it?

28.10.2019

When algae take over the aquarium, there are always one or two possible causes. In this video, biologist Heiko Blessin explains very clearly and comprehensibly why algae grow at all and what we aquarium enthusiasts can do about it. The topic of algae in the aquarium has never been explained in a simpler and more understandable way!

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Choosing Your Substrate - Combining Several Varieties

05.02.2019

You probably had this the last time you set up an aquarium. "Sand or gravel?” you wondered. “Or maybe soil? Or there’s that coarse volcanic rock?”

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The JBL Calculators – Calculated Success

05.11.2016

The three most important factors for your plant aquariums are the nutrient balance, the substrate and the lighting.

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How often do you need to test your pond or aquarium water?

25.06.2018

Granted, nobody really enjoys testing water. It’s time-consuming and sometimes you’re not sure which colour on the chart your water result matches. But water testing really can be lifesaving – at least for your fish!

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JBL TV #14: The current in the aquarium. How much do you need? How important is the current?

11.09.2020

How much current do you need in an aquarium? From a tropical stream in south Japan biologist Heiko Blessin explains how important the current is.

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JBL TV #6: Why do we need so many food types in the aquarium?

10.01.2020

There’s so much to know. What kind of food should we choose? Which food size is right? How much should we feed?

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Cooling Aquariums – Summer Heat in Aquariums

03.07.2019

Summer means sweat, because even within our homes the temperature rises steadily. This can also be discerned in the aquarium.

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The story of liquid CO2 fertilisation – The CO2 Content

03.07.2016

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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Testing water – here’s how

28.09.2016

The water in your aquarium is outstandingly significant because it is a life-giving element for fish and plants.

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JBL TV #3: How do I get my plants to grow well in the aquarium?

08.11.2019

If your plants aren’t growing perfectly in the aquarium, this video will help you. Biologist Heiko Blessin explains clearly and comprehensibly what is necessary for perfect plant growth in the aquarium.

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Tip: How to replace internal & external filters properly.

21.03.2017

Every aquarium owner knows the situation: a filter needs to be replaced, but you’re not sure what the best way is to do it. Nobody wants to risk disturbing the filter bacteria because this could endanger the wellbeing of the aquarium dwellers.

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BL TV #12 - What is the conductivity in an aquarium? What is the significance of the conductance?

07.08.2020

What is the conductivity in an aquarium? What is the significance of the conductance? What effects do salt additions have in the aquarium?

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The JBL Intern - We Shoot Videos! Do You?

21.12.2020

Hi everyone! As you've already noticed, shooting short videos for our social media channels is an integral part of our daily routine.

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The JBL Intern - My Job is My Hobby

22.01.2021

Hi guys! I’ve been The JBL Intern for three months now and continuing to really enjoy my work. Being in contact with like-minded people and constantly learning new things from them is also affecting how I go about my hobby.

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JBL Expedition 2016: In the Rainforest of Venezuela - Part 1

16.02.2016

In just a few weeks 50 participants are setting off for the Venezuelan rainforest. I planned this expedition - as far as it’s possible to plan it – during my preparatory trip in 2014. The best thing about it has to be that we are going to be travelling in regions where there’s no tourisms at all.

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The story of liquid CO2 fertilisation – The Effect

30.06.2016

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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New Year Competition – Start the aquarium year 2016 with a newly-packed JBL ToolBag.

16.01.2016

In the new section myJBL you will regularly find exciting new competitions. And to start the year we’ve thought up a nice little activity for you.

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Treating fish diseases before they arise

21.09.2015

Even if your fish have fallen ill, it is not too late. Nonetheless we want to save the fish from getting ill. About 90 % of all fish diseases are the result of a weakening of the immune system.

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JBL TV #19 Part 1: Aquarium Set-Up - Aquarium Technology - Where Do You Put The Heater And Filter?

11.12.2020

Installing aquarium technology, where do you put the heater and filter?

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