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Would you like to learn some interesting facts about your hobby or have a glimpse behind the scenes at JBL? Our team of experts regularly share tips, knowledge, and further information not to be found on any packaging or product. Use this opportunity to discuss and ask questions. Experience the expert team as never before.

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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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Mites and mould in the terrarium

09.09.2018

Any terrarium owner can experience mites and mould. It isn’t always a problem, but can become one when …

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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Formal “Sie” or informal “du”? - International communication is not always easy - take Germany as an example!

16.03.2022

There, you can address the individual community members with the familiar "du" or the polite but more distant "Sie", depending on how close you are to the addressee. The "Sie" can strengthen the underlining of our professionalism, but can also be perceived as a little distant.

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The JBL Interns - Now twice as good!

18.04.2021

Hi guys, Moritz has already told you that Online Marketing has received reinforcements with me as its second student. Since February, I’ve been an "Online Marketing" intern at JBL.

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#jbldeal – Now you can benefit!

03.08.2021

As a member of the myJBL community you have exclusive access to special promotions. We have attractive benefits and offers for you. Don’t miss out!

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Where do our terrarium animals come from, and why this is important.

23.08.2015

In fact we could answer this question with “from all over the world”. After all many interesting terrarium animals also live in Europe. But most of them are protected species.

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#jblinside - Jörn The Sales Rep At The Customer

10.12.2020

You’ll find the first part of his report in this post.

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Join us in: You ask, we answer!

05.02.2016

Have you ever asked yourself whether fish can drink or whether they pee in the water? Have you ever wondered why carbonate hardness can be higher than general hardness?

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How is a reel / TikTok video made? - A visit to the Landau Reptilium

20.03.2022

Even though the short videos on Instagram and TikTok are just a maximum of 15 seconds long, a lot of work goes into making these short clips look the way you see them.

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JBL Online Meets Offline Vol. 4 - 24 Hours Influencer Days

01.04.2020

A few weeks have passed, but our popular Influencer Days, or OmO for short (stands for Online meets Offline) are still firmly anchored in the minds and discussion topics of the participants. Once again, JBL has brought together popular and committed online influencers “offline”.

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Inside JBL - Flying flaker roll in the new building

14.10.2015

The re-chromed and completely refurbished JBL flaker roll was lifted over the 15 m high hall roof to be “blindly” slotted into place on top of the two new 3 m high bases.

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Vienna - Haus des Meeres

28.01.2022

As we mentioned in the last blog, our JBL marketing team visited the Haus des Meeres in August 2021 for the filming of the new JBL TV episodes.

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JBL PROMEAL - The food box for aquarium and terrarium keepers

01.04.2022

The first JBL PROMEAL food box gives you the choice of the following dishes.

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The new Aquarist Care - JBL Expedition approved!

01.04.2021

In line with our new JBL PROCLEAN care product range, we’ve decided it’s time to develop a shower gel for all you aquarists and we’re calling it JBL PROCLEAN SHOWER.

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JBL Community Calendar 2021 - Download Now

12.01.2021

More than 200 participants submitted their pictures to the contest within 10 days.

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BEST OF JBL TV 2021 - Review and Preview

14.01.2022

826 days ago, on Oct 11, 2019, the first JBL TV episode was released. A format that takes on fundamentally important aspects of the aquarium, terrarium and pond and explains them clearly.

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The JBL Intern - Changes in the Workplace

22.11.2020

Hi everyone! I'm back at work again after my short - three day - trip out with the sales force.

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We have hung up an Advent calendar for you

04.12.2015

We’re not joking, we’ve hung up an Advents calendar for you again this year. Every day there’ll be JBL products for aquaristics, terraristics and garden ponds.

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JBL Roadshow 2022/23 - Online meets Offline extended

27.02.2022

We’re going on a journey with the aim to creating good content. And we want to take you with us.

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JBL TV shoot in Vienna – Making a JBL film

26.01.2022

The online marketing team went to Vienna to assist our biologist Heiko as he shot our latest JBL TV episodes and to give you a look behind the scenes. The film location was the “Haus des Meeres” in the heart of the city.

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Heating in the aquarium. Heating rods vs. outdoor heaters

21.10.2020

Our houses aren’t the only things to need heating. Our fish habitats, or aquariums, also need to be kept at a constant, feel-good temperature. This can vary from aquarium to aquarium and needs to be individually regulated.

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The Right Ventilation For Your Terrarium

25.07.2017

The need for fresh air and all other climatic factors vary significantly in accordance with their origin.

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Be A Part Of The JBL Community Calendar 2021 - The Best Photos Of The Year

08.12.2020

Do you enjoy taking photos? Now’s your chance to send in your best shot and win.

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Supply of water and moisture, water care

08.07.2019

A side from light and heat, the drinking water supply, relative humidity and the right moisture of the substrate are very important for the animals’ well-being.

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The JBL Intern - My Look Behind the Scenes

19.10.2020

First insights into JBL! Let me be your eyes and your ears and experience everything up close from my perspective

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Go hunting for Easter Eggs and win the JBL Easter Competition

17.03.2016

You can start practising for Easter. Go hunting at the new JBL Easter Egg Competition and match up all eight animal pairs in the cards lying face down.

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The JBL Intern - It Starts Here!

14.10.2020

Today's post sees the start of a new series of articles. Our student employee Moritz is taking up his role as "The JBL Intern" and we are giving you the opportunity to gain an insight into the JBL organisation!

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The JBL Community Calendar 2022 - Download Now

27.12.2021

It can be used digitally or printed out. The calendar contains the 12 best photos.

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JBL Expedition 2016 Venezuela: Summary and Outlook

01.05.2016

In the past two weeks we have allowed you to participate in each day of the JBL Expedition in Venezuela with our 50 international researchers retrospectively. We have shared each day in words and pictures.

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The JBL Community Calendar 2022 – Take part now and win

30.11.2021

It's JBL Community Calendar time again and once again you have the chance to present your pictures to a huge community across Europe.

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The JBL Advent Calendar 2021 is up

01.12.2021

Ho Ho Ho - the traditional Advent calendar for the myJBL community is up. Behind 24 doors, over 180 prizes and additional consolation prizes await the participants.

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THANK YOU & Happy New Year 2022

01.01.2022

What can you expect in 2022? What happened in 2021? Our summary and new prospects.

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The JBL Intern - Projects and my everyday work

27.10.2020

Hi guys! The first weeks at JBL have already passed and I'm already fully involved.

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The JBL Interns - Our first day on the premises!

30.05.2021

Hi folks, Tim here. As announced in the last blog post, my second week coincided with the first time in ages we were able to work in-office again. But it meant a really early start for me.

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JBL Roadshow - Vienna

06.03.2022

After visiting and filming the latest JBL TV episodes at Haus des Meeres, our online marketing team became a "mini" roadshow and visited a few customers/retailers in the Vienna area. These included Liquid Nature, Garnelaxia, the Zierfisch Zentrum Austria and a Kölle Zoo shop.

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The Desert Terrarium Part 2 - Lighting

07.01.2016

The desert habitat involves both extreme heat and brightness. Unlike in the rain forest, there is nothing to stop the light reaching right down to the ground. The animals only have stones or scarce plants and woody growths to withdraw under.

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The JBL Advent Calendar 2020 - Everyone’s a Winner!

01.12.2020

Ho Ho Ho - our myJBL Community can expect its traditional Advent calendar in 2020 as ever. We’ve hung it up on the JBL website.

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"My baby" the JBL brand - JBL turns 60

16.04.2020

Today, on the occasion of JBL's 60th birthday, we would like to thank all our customers, suppliers and our great team. To this end, our Managing Director Roland Böhme, son of the founder, has spontaneously recorded a personal video message for you in his office and hidden a gift for you in it.

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Conditions of participation for the JBL expedition

27.11.2016

In conversations with nature enthusiasts I notice again and again that there are amazingly high numbers of people interested in taking part, but that many of them are unsure about their own suitability.

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Light and heat for the terrarium

06.09.2015

In the wild the sun not only provides light, it also provides essential heat and UVA and UVB radiation. Since terrarium animals are ectotherm, they are much more dependent on high-quality light than warm-blooded vertebrates are.

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The Rainforest Terrarium – Part 2 - Lighting

09.04.2016

Wenn die Gestaltung des Terrariums und die Auswahl der Tiere abgeschlossen sind, können Sie sich dem wichtigen Thema der Beleuchtung (kurz: Licht) widmen.

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