What’s new?

Although the pumps are very similar, the changes are important. The new pump uses a new rotor made of anisotropic ferrite (a magnet with a preferred direction of orientation) that provides improved performance, low power consumption and less vibration. In the new koralia, the starting of the pump is smoother, so Hydor could eliminate the hydrofoils allowing a gain of about 10% in flow performance versus the old model.

Updated details

 The pump uses an updated shaft in stainless steel AISI 316 instead of bushings. The shaft material has been extensively tested for long life without experiencing any wear and or corrosion (especially in salty environments). The propellor encounters less resistance in the new Koralia model. The water passes through the pump much more easiliy providing enhanced performance.

A ring for more robust hydrodynamics has been added to the front grille. The new grille is 100% compatible with the previous version. Even the grille of the upper chamber was reinforced to withstand the stresses over the years due to the use of timed controls.

In case of use without a timer

It’s possible to remove the thin drain cover of the rotor segments and this will enhance the water flow by 15%.

Improved performance

The new Koralia pumps provide  super performance: only 5w for 5600 litres per hour.

With the new koralia in the aquarium you can circulate 3200, 4400 0r 5600 litres of smooth and powerful flow.

The wide flow outlet and characteristics produced by the pumps are those which have made Hydor Koralia the leader on the world market in the segment of wave pumps/

Even maintenance is easier now as the pump is made in only 3 pieces.

• 6no. Cubic Nano Reactors

• Vortech MP10es

• Bucket Seachem Salinity Salt

• 6no. Ocean Nutrition Food Packs

• Seachem Additive Pack

• 6no. D-D Phosphate Reactors

• 500ml Tropic Marin Bacto Pellets

• Elos Test Kits

• £50 Voucher for TMC Captive Bred Livestock

• 2no. Complete New Era Feeding Packs

• Set of TMC Books • Mini LED 500 tile or Fiji 600

• Plus more!

Available to Win in our Main Raffle

• Seabray tank with cabinet and sump

Our Win a Radion Competition in conjunction with ITC ‘I want a Radion because… ‘ entries can be posted in the competition box on the ITC stand

• Radion XR30W

ITC aquatics have kindly donated a Radion XR30W unit (RRP. £630) as a competition prize for our Open Weekend 2012.

To be in with a chance of winning this amazing prize, you just need to complete the phrase;

‘I want to win a Radion because…’

There are no restrictions on the number of words used and an individual may enter as many times as they want. The competition will not be open to ITC Aquatics or Southwestmarines staff or their families.

Entries should be posted in the competition box on the ITC Aquatics stand during our Open Weekend. The winner will be chosen and announced on Wednesday 31st October 2012.

Good Luck!

Advanced Aquarium Products SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Aquavendi SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Bubble Magus SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Caribsea SATURDAY & SUNDAY

D-D SUNDAY

Eheim SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Hydor SATURDAY

ITC SATURDAY & SUNDAY

New Era SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Ocean Nutrition SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Red Sea SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Reef Eden SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Seachem SATURDAY & SUNDAY

TMC SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Two Little Fishies SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Saturday 12-1 Bob Fenner – Captive Production of Marine Livestock
2-3 Scott Fellman – Aquascaping for the Aesthetically Challenged
4-5 Simon Garratt – A Walk on the Wildside
5-5.30 Live Scape Off! Scott Fellman & Matt Stutt

Sunday   12-1 Scott Fellman – Nutrient Control and Export
2-3 Bob Fenner – Three Sets of Factors that Determine Livestock Health
4-5 Simon Garratt – Chemistry
5-5.30 Open Q&A Session

Also back in stock are the 4 inch and 7 inch Bubble Magus filter sock holders.

Another new product this week is the TMC V2Bio React 500…..yes that’s right, they’re finally here!

The complete Reef Care Program is the product of years of research into the physiological demands of a reef aquarium’s SPS, LPS and Soft Corals. The program is divided into 4 distinct, but complementary, sub-programs according to biological process.

Reef Foundation Program

This program provides you with biologically balanced levels of foundation elements (Calcium, Carbonates and Magnesium), and ensures optimal water conditions for a sustainable, vibrant coral reef.

A successful coral reef aquarium depends on how well you maintain the water parameters which are the key to a stable coral environment. All of the elements found in natural seawater play a role in providing optimal water parameters, but some are more significant than others. These elements, the foundation of the reef environment, include the three major elements: Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg) and Carbonates (CO3). All three have a major effect on water chemistry (pH stability, Alkalinity, ionic strength) and on many of the coral’s biological processes (skeleton formation, ions exchange, photosynthesis).
The foundation elements complement each other in the formation of coral skeleton. If not balanced correctly one of the elements will quickly limit healthy coral growth.

Reef Foundation – Supplements

Reef Foundation A: Contains Calcium, Strontium, and Barium according to the ratios found in coral skeleton. Concentration: 1ml will raise the Ca level of 100 liters (25 gal) by 2ppm

Reef Foundation B (Alk): A complex of carbonate and other buffers present in seawater that maintain proper alkalinity and pH. Concentration: 1ml will raise the alkalinity of 100 liters (25gal) by 0.036 meq/l (1dKH)

Reef Foundation C (Mg): A blend of Magnesium salts. Concentration: 1ml will raise the Mg level of 100 liters (25gal) by 1ppm.

Reef Foundation A, B & C are available as liquid supplements in 500ml bottles and include a measuring cup for easy dosing.

1kg powder supplements are available for larger aquariums.

Reef Foundation ABC+: Contains Calcium, Strontium, Barium, Bicarbonates, Magnesium, Potassium, Boron, Iodine, and Bromine formulated according to the exact ratio found in the coral skeleton. This unique powder supplement simplifies the daily dosing of more than just the foundation elements, and is recommended for aquariums of up to about 300 liters / 75gallons.

Reef Foundation Test Kits

These kits include individual test kits and the Reef Foundation Pro kit, which combines the 3 individual tests in one convenient kit. All of the foundation kits include analytical grade glass vials and an easy-to-use, high precision Titrator

All products are available from Southwestmarines.

The twin Eheim autofeeders are back in stock, ready for the holiday season. The feeders comprise of twin stands for 2 food chambers (2 x 80cm cubed) which can feed your fish with different types of food – flakes, granules, sticks, and pellets. The 2 chambers can be independantly controlled so that 2 types of food can be used for feeding at different intervals.

* Programmable automatic fish feeder with greater feeding options.
* Twin chambers hold two different types of fish foods.
* Easy way to provide a varied and nutritional diet for aquarium fish

Intelligent, automatic fish feeder increases feeding options. Programmable feeder provides the best nutrition for your aquarium fish by dispensing a varied diet. Twin chambers hold different types of fish foods including flakes, granules, sticks, or pellets. Accommodate various feeding levels (surface, mid-water, and bottom) by using sinking pellets, floating fish food, or slow-sinking granules. The two 160 ml capacity chambers can be controlled independently for custom feedings intervals. Uses 4 AA batteries.

Features:

•Large display – all settings are visible
•Permanent display of time
•Permanent display of the feed setting
•Up to 3 feed times in 24 hours
•Up to 9 turns per feed time
•Random feed time available
•”Diet Function” – skips one day every 7 days
•Battery life display (low battery)