JBL PROFLORA Bio160
Bio-CO2 fertiliser system with extendable diffuser

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PROFLORA CO2 ADVANCED BIO SET
  • Natural CO2 fertilisation for 80 days: healthy plant growth, less algae. Bio-CO₂ starter set for aquariums from 50-160 l
  • Simple to install: ready for use within a few minutes
  • Natural: CO2 produced in a biological fermentation process. Immediate and long-term buffer system ensures steady production of CO2 for 2 x 40 days, refillable. Improves plant growth in red, fine-structured and sensitive plants. Extendable diffuser
  • No pressurised gas cylinder needed, special CO2 resistant hose
  • Package contents: bio-CO2 fertiliser system, ProFlora bio 160, incl. reaction canister with thermal casing, 2 x refill set, CO2 diffuser, 3 m CO2 hose, check valve
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Price: 37,64 €
Recommended retail price incl. VAT
Product information

Nutrition for aquarium plants
Healthy plants are important in every aquarium. Plants provide the aquarium with vital oxygen for the aquarium inhabitants, prevent algae growth and remove problem-causing substances.

Healthy plants = healthy fish
Healthy plants prevent algae growth, supply oxygen, remove pollutants, offer hiding places and reduce pathogens.

For the plants to flourish the following demands need to be met:
Light as an energy source for the photosynthesis of CO2, nutrients and trace elements to promote growth.

JBL plant fertilisers supply the plants with all their main nutrients and essential trace elements through the water. This way the plants can absorb all the required nutrients they need over the leaves and roots.

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JBL PROFLORA Bio160

Art. no.:
6444600
EAN Code:
4014162644466
Range:
50-160 l
Volume packaging:
12.4 l
Gross weight:
1423 g
Net weight:
890 g
Weight factor:
1000
Packaging dimensions (l/h/w):
100/350/355 mm

Properties

Animal species: Armored catfish, Arowana, Axolotl, Barbels, Bettas, Bichirs/reedfish, Blowfish, Catfish, Cichlids (South America), Clawed frogs, Clawed shrimps, Crayfish, Danions, Discus, Dwarf crayfish, Dwarf shrimps, Flowerhorn, Goldfish, Gouramis, Guppy, Juvenile fish, Killifish, Livebearers, Loaches, Mussels, Panchaxes, Rainbowfish, Snails, Spiny eels, Tetra, Veiltails, freshwater butterflyfish
Animal size: For all animal sizes
Animal age group: All aquarium fish
Volume habitat: 50-160 L
Material: Plastic, nutrient mixture, yeast
Colour: transparent / black
Dosage: see instruction manual

Electronic label / illuminant

Mercury: No
Dimmable: No

Technical Data

capacity from - to:50-160
capacity in days:80 d
FAQ
How can I remove the hose from the device?

At first the air hoses and special CO2 hoses can easily be pushed on the connection piece. The hoses harden more and more as the months go on and can only be removed from the connection piece using great force. If you pull the hose hard it will only strain the connection, which could, in the worst case, even break off. Instead cut the hoses you want to remove laterally at the ends and carefully remove them. For this it’s always advisable to install hoses with some reserve in its hose length.

Is my SafeStop damaged if I can’t blow through it?

The retaining spring in the check valve fits very tightly and ensures that no water can return. Therefore the air pressure of a diaphragm pump or our breath is not strong enough to open the spring. The valve can be opened by the pressure of the ProFlora bioCO2 systems and also the m and u series. Check valves used in air systems have a smaller counter-pressure and are also part of the JBL range.

Where did my algae come from?

Algae problems in an aquarium can never be traced to just one factor or general condition, and instead, are always the result of a combination of different factors, which include light, fertilization, water changes – specifically, how often and how much – feeding, fish population and, of course, the specific water parameters.

According to analyses that were performed over a course of a number of years, red algae, at least the common brush algae and beard algae, occur in descending order at the following parameters:

1) too little carbon dioxide (in relationship to 100 % of the measured tank); the pH level should be in the slightly acetic range, depending on the carbonate hardness, in every case.
2) elevated phosphate levels (over 90 %); phosphate limitation by means of JBL PhosEx ultra is often helpful here.
3) too little and too irregular fertilization (there should always be traces of iron at least).
4) insufficient water changes; a weekly water change of over 30 % is recommended for algae problems.
5) not enough fast-growing plants.

JBL ProFlora bio: When does fermentation begin with my BioCO2?

The point at which the CO2 fermentation begins depends not only on the room temperature (22.5 °C and above is ideal), but also on the temperature in the reaction vessel and the temperature you started with when creating your new fermentation batch (25°C is ideal). Fermentation normally begins latest after 48 h. If CO2 production still hasn’t occurred, as in your case, you could try adding some more microorganisms. As an alternative, you can also add approx. the same amount of dry yeast.

How do I clean the reaction vessel of the ProFlora BioCo2 set properly?

Cleaning needs to be done by hand. A dishwasher may damage the plastic. Use a washing-up brush, bottle brush or the JBL WishWash instead. JBL PROCLEAN POWER or JBL PROCLEAN AQUA can be used as a cleaning solution to remove coarse dirt beforehand.

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Blog (opinions & experiences)

JBL TV #19 Part 5: Aquarium set-up - CO2 plant fertiliser system

What are the advantages of a CO2 plant fertiliser system? How do you connect a CO2 fertiliser system to your aquarium?

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

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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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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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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Why plants grow better with CO2

The discussion, whether aquariums also work without CO2, is as old as modern aquatics itself. One thing is clear: aquatic plants need carbon for their growth.

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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 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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#HannoverScape2016 – Rankings

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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ProScape „Sulawesi Cliffs” by Jessica Runde

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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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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You ask, we answer: What’s the best way to fertilise an aquascape?

Dear Chris, dear Community, Thank you for your question. A luxuriant plant growth is based on the elements lighting, CO2 supply and an optimal fertilisation with nutrients.

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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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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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Instructions

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Customer reviews

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Overall rating: 4.0
3 public review(s) for this product.

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3 Reviews in other languages

malawireef - French
2022-02-02T17:29:19Z

Es hilft bei dem Pflanzenwuchs aber bei sehr hoher Bepflanzung reicht es nicht ganz!


C. Defrenne - French
2021-11-14T15:50:26Z

Bonsoir, à tous, il y a quelques semaines, j'ai décidé de tester ma première expérience du CO2 dans mon bac de 240 l.

N'ayant pas vraiment eux d'excellents retour sur le CO2 en général, j'ai voulus faire ma propre expérience avec un premier kit qui se trouve être le kit ProFlora Bio 160, il s'agit d'un système artisanal, qui est Super simple d'utilisation et d'installation.

Mes premières bulles de CO2 sont apparues 6 heures après le lancement. Ce qui est assez rapide en sachant que dans le fascicule ils disent qu'il faut une moyen de 24h.

Aux fur et a mesure des semaines, j'ai pût voir mes premiers résultats sur mes différentes plantes, de là, j'ai regardé pour acheter le deuxième kit qui est le ProFlora Bio 80 que j'ai installé en complément.

Le seul bémol a été le diffuseur fournit sur ce kit bio 160 (qui a été remplacé dans le nouveau kit qu'il propose actuellement) que j'ai remplacées assez rapidement par le diffuseur en verre et céramique qui est bien plus performant.

Pour ce qui est de la recharge qui consiste à un mélange de sucre et de levures, j'ai ténu facilement une 60ene de jours, ce qui est pas si mal quand on sait qu'il est conçu pour 40 jours de base.

Voilà, je pense avoir fait le tour de mon ressenti sur mon petit test

Je recommande vivement cette petite gamme qui est assez simple d'utilisation, question budget, il est assez abordable et convient pour les petits budgets.

Je reviendrai dans l'avenir sur le suivi de c'est deux kits.


Aquaklausi - German
2021-07-18T09:53:22Z

Leider nur 3 Sterne da die CO2 Ausbeute für ein Aquascape nicht ausreicht.

Aufbau und Handhabung sind sehr leicht.

Tipp: 2 Tage warten, dann kommt das Co2 ins Becken.

Für ein Aquarium mit wenig Pflanzen oder Pflanzen die auch mit weniger Co2 auskommen, eine günstige Alternative zu Druckgas Co2 Anlagen.


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