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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?

If you take proper action now, by reducing the nutrient input and the existing nutrient sources, you can prevent algae problems in the coming year.

Think back to your childhood. Your bedroom was a small area for you to let your imagination run free. And unsurprisingly you felt like re-decorating and rearranging it at least every three weeks.

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!

A lot of pond owners neglect their regular maintenance and only react when problems occur and it’s often too late.

The car roofs are yellow, the windows dusty and on the water surface floats a yellow-green film of flower pollen and insects. Take immediate action, using preventive or immediate measures to make sure it won’t lead to problems.

Water changes have several additional benefits: potentially dangerous substances, such as nitrates and phosphates, are removed from my pond, minerals are added, and any colour cast in the water is reduced.

Our 15 expeditions have taught us something new: In natural waters nitrogens (ammonium/ammonia, nitrite and nitrate) and phosphates are ALWAYS scarce and below the limit of detection. Only when humans have an influence on the natural water, can nitrogens and phosphates be found.

The first step shows you how to achieve perfect water values and the second one how to modify your re-dosing to suit consumption. Unlike with standard fertilisation you adjust the fertiliser amount to your aquarium and not only save money but also get perfect looking plants.

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.

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.

With the right products, aquarium care is not only easy, but can also be a lot of fun! The formulas that make up JBL products are based on intensive research and, especially with care products, their effects are not always immediately visible, yet in the medium and long-term they’ll result in a beautiful aquarium and healthy fish.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

There has been plenty of heavy rainfall in Germany in the last few days. The ponds are full to the brim and the garden - and more - is under water.

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.

Ideally water looks crystal-clear, yet pollutants are often invisible. That’s why clear water might still be toxic.

Overal bloeien de bloemen en de bloesems en mensen met allergieën weten het al: Overal is stuifmeel! Zowel op auto's als bospaden vinden we de gele poeder. Het stuifmeel en de kleine bladeren vinden in groten getale de weg naar onze vijvers.

Veel vijverbezitters zijn zich er niet van bewust - om deze reden reageren ze pas op algen wanneer het al te laat is. Dit veroorzaakt niet alleen ergernis, maar maakt de weg terug naar helder water tevens lastiger.

De wet van het minimum, heel verstandig door Justus von Liebig geformuleerd, komt op het volgende neer: De plantengroei wordt bepaald door de voedingsstof die relatief het minste aanwezig is. Wanneer een voedingsstof wordt toegevoegd, die reeds in ruime mate aanwezig is, dan heeft dit geen enkele invloed op de groei.

In tegenstelling tot natuurlijke wateren is er in een aquarium met vissen doorgaans een voedingsstofoverschot door het voeren en de daaruit voortkomende uitscheiding van de vissen. Zo hebben planten in ruim voldoende mate nitraat en fosfaat tot hun beschikking.

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.