JBL PROFLORA 7 Balls
Root fertiliser for freshwater aquariums (7 fertiliser balls)

  • Primary care for plant roots: specially produced clay balls, loaded with nutrients, for freshwater aquariums
  • Storage capacity for nutrients. No deficiency symptoms: important trace elements such as iron, minerals
  • Optimal promotion of plant growth means less algae growth. No phosphates and nitrates
  • Strong root formation in plants is a sign of high nutrient absorption through the roots
  • Package contents: 1 pack with 7 fertiliser balls. To use: depending on the size of the plant, press one to several balls into the root area every six months
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Price: 5,66 €
basic price 80.86 EUR / kg
Recommended retail price incl. VAT
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Product information

Nutrition for aquarium plants Healthy plants prevent algae growth, supply oxygen, remove pollutants, offer hiding places and reduce pathogens.

In contrast to the "instant" root fertiliser JBL FERROPOL Root, the “7 balls” are a long-term root fertiliser and act as a storage depot, releasing the nutrients stored inside to the plant roots in healthy doses.

Heatlhy plants = healthy fish For the plants to flourish the following demands have to be met:
light as an energy source for CO2 photosynthesis, nutrients and trace elements as growth promoters.

JBL plant care products supply the plants with all their main nutrients and essential trace elements. This way the plants can absorb all the required nutrients they need through their leaves and roots, and deficiency symptoms (e.g. iron deficiency) are averted.

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JBL PROFLORA 7 Balls

Art. no.:
2011000
EAN Code:
4014162201102
Content:
ca 70 g
Ø:
20 mm
Volume packaging:
0.3 l
Gross weight:
82.8 g
Net weight:
70 g
Weight factor:
1000
Packaging dimensions (l/h/w):
27/140/74 mm

Properties

Animal species: Arowana, Axolotl, Barbels, Bettas, Bichirs/reedfish, Blowfish, Catfish, Cichlids (South America), Crayfish, Danions, Discus, Dwarf shrimps, Flowerhorn, Goldfish, Gouramis, Guppy, Juvenile fish, Killifish, Livebearers, Loaches, Mussels, Panchaxes, Rainbowfish, Snails, Spiny eels, Terrapins, Tetra, Tropical terrapin, Veiltails, Water turtles, freshwater butterflyfish
Animal size: For all animal sizes
Animal age group: All aquarium fish
Volume habitat: For all aquariums
Material: Potassium chloride, EDTA sodium salt, iron, zinc, boron, manganese, copper, cobalt, clay/loam
Colour: green / brown
Dosage: Depending on the size of the aquatic plants, one to several balls are quickly pressed into the pond bed near the plant roots. Repeat after one year

Electronic label / illuminant

Mercury: No
Dimmable: No
FAQ
I can't get all of the pellets out of the tank. Is that harmful to my fish?

The pellets don't contain any heavy metals, so that they are not toxic to fish. Therefore, there is no need for concern if a pellet or two stays in the tank.

If I am using JBL 7 pellets, does it make sense to also fertilise with JBL Ferropol ?

Yes, that will be helpful and may even be advisable, depending on the plants in the aquarium.

The JBL 7 Balls pellets are primarily intended for root feeding plants and supply the plants with nutrients through their roots. Using JBL Ferropol to fertilise through the water column is generally advisable, as all plants (the stem plants more than the root feeders) also absorb nutrients through their leaves.

I would like to fertilise my plants with your product and change over completely. How do I go about doing that?

Generally, one should never change plant fertilizers abruptly. The fertilizers from different manufacturers have somewhat different compositions in terms of trace elements. This may cause temporary nutrient changes. It is best to change over in 3 steps:

1) Reduction of the old fertilizer by 1/3; replace this with 1/3 of the new fertilizer. Wait approx. 3-4 weeks and observe the reaction of the plants.

2) Reduction of the old fertilizer by 2/3; replace this with 2/3 of the new fertilizer. Wait approx. 3-4 weeks and observe the reaction of the plants.

3) Complete discontinuation of the old fertilizer and change-over to the new fertilizer.

It is important to observe the reaction of plant growth and, in addition, to check the iron content of the water at least 2x weekly. Whereas the value should never drop to 0, it should never exceed 0.2 mg/l if possible. However, short peaks are no cause for concern.

These measures should generally be carried out on a weekly basis, ideally right after a water change. This achieves better results than fertilizing in large doses at longer intervals.

Are fertiliser pellets (JBL 7 Balls) harmful for my invertebrates such as shrimp and crustaceans?

JBL 7 Balls are harmless to shrimp. It's worth noting that the commonly held notion of shrimp being sensitive to copper is not correct. What is true is that shrimp even need copper urgently as a trace element for their blood pigment (haemocyanin). When using a standard fertiliser, one must overdose 80-100 fold in order to reach the ranges that are dangerous for shrimp, or a copper overdose as applicable. The situation is quite different when it comes to copper-based medications or algae control products, as these have much higher doses.

Blog (opinions & experiences)

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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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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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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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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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Are aquarium fertilisers with trace elements dangerous for shrimps?

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Press

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Laboratories and calculators

Water Analysis Online Laboratory

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Reference guide (Themeworld)

Plant growth

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

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?

Planning and stock

Which fish are compatible? What do you need to consider when selecting fish?

Plant care

What care do your plants need in the aquarium?

Inserting

How do you insert aquarium plants properly?

Fertilising

Why do aquarium plants need to be fertilised?

Substrate heater

Why does a substrate heating promote plant growth? How does a substrate heating work?

Plant species

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

Plants

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

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Instructions

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