So You Want A Stunning Coral System Do You??

[Aqua-Digital]

Well you have looked in amazement at some of these hugely colourful systems with vast growth rates and colouration and wandered some reefers achieve that?

In the past i have said it myself, "I just can't do that, i dont have the time or money or know how!"

If this has been your thought but your goal and dream is to achieve what was the unthinkable then please take the time to read this thread, it will open your eyes and give you the opportunity to achieve your goals.

Your aquarium is a biological system that houses many different organisms that have diverse requirements regarding water quality and nutrition. In order to fulfill all these requirements Fauna Marin have developed novel and userfriendly systems, which can be used even by the beginner. Contrary to many other manufacturers Fauna Marin do not think in single products but in complete systems in which different components work together, just like in nature.

The results of their research and development efforts are systems specifically designed for the successful husbandry and breeding of marine animals.

Ultralith system is based on the application of Zeolite minerals, specifically suitable for the use in marine aquaria in connection with the classical Berlin style filtration system. The Ultralith system is NOT suitable for DSB or Jaubert Systems or Mud filters. Ultralith is a filter medium and is used to reduce nutrient concentration in marine aquaria, thereby enhancing the coloration of the corals. In combination with our care products and foods it becomes very easy to keep corals and maintain their natural brilliant colors. The Ultralith system has to be adjusted to each tank and requires a certain discipline.

What is the Ultralith System?

The Fauna marin filtration system is characterized by its simplicity, it was designed for general filtration and water purification, not just to produce faintly pastell colored SPS corals. Filtration with the Ultralith System can enhance the natural coloration of all corals. It is also suitable for maintaining water the quality in tanks that are set up for keeping nonphotosynthetic corals.

Combined with Fauna special food (UltraBak and Ultramin S), Ultralith is a simple and safe method to keep even the most delicate and sensitive animals. With Ultralith it is possible to cycle newly set up tanks quickly and safely, also older tanks can be rejuvenated and the old tank syndrome can safely be avoided.

You can use the Ultralith system with just four products: UltraLith,
Ultra Bak, UltraMin S, and Ultra Bio. In this most basic form you will already have a very effective water filtration and a tank with healthy and colorful corals.

This basic system is very easy to use; our additional products will help you to increase growth rates and coloration even more.

When using the system first please read the manual carefully, especially when you are using the additional products.

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The Ultralith system contains the following products:

1. Ultralith Marine Zeolite Mix
2. UltraMin S Basic Nutrient and Trace element solution
3. Ultrabak Bacterial food, Carbon and Vitamin source
4. UtraBio specially formulated blend of different bacterial strains for rapid
nutrient reduction

Additonal additives can then be employed if required or desired

5. Ultra Amin Food and color booster for SPS/LPS corals based
6. Ultra Carb activated carbon
7. UltraOrganic Solution with organic trace elements and Nutrients
8. Powertrace 1-4 Trace elements for specific additions (4 solutions)

The Ultralith system has to be adjusted to each tank and requires a certain discipline. The basic system is designed for modern reef tanks with mixed livestock. More extreme, but still naturally looking colors can be achieved with higher dosing.

The Ultralith system needs some time to achieve optimal results and should therefore be started slowly and carefully. Patience is perhaps the most important prerequisite for a successful start
with the Ultralith system.

How does the Ultralith system work in the Aquarium?

Ultralith removes Ammonium and Ammonia from the water and binds it to its mineral structure. The specially formulated bacterial strains (UltraBio) will colonize the mineral grains and use the bound nutrients, thereby avoiding the buildup of Nitrate in the Aquarium. Ultralith also removes certain trace elements from the water, which can be replenished with our specially formulated trace element solutions (Ultra Trace 1-4) and our general Nutrient and Trace element solution
(UltraMin S).

Ultralith does not remove phosphates directly from the water. However, by using Ultralith, skimming efficiency, bacterial as well as coral growth will be increased, thereby removing phosphate from the water. The result are concentration that are below the detection limit of standard hobbyists aquarium tests. The trick, or rather the success of the method is to maintain extremely nutrient poor conditions and to add exactly those nutrients and trace elements, which are necessary to maintain maximum growth rates and coloration. Only through additions of bacteria, nutrients and trace elements can the corals be maintained at optimal conditions.

In the natural reef environment the corals have the necessary amount of nutrients constantly available, although the water is basically devoid of any measurable nutrients. Such conditions are simulated with our Ultralith system, growth and coloration of the corals can be influenced by dosing of trace elements and nutrients.

So as you can see the Fauna System is quite different than others on the market and has its success well founded in the European respected market for its simplicity of use combined with great success.

[Aqua-Digital]

Ok so how much I hear the cry!!

Starter kits

2L of Ultra Lith filter media
Ultra Min S
Ultra Bak
Ultra Bio

Under $100

AND no further equipment is a requirement to get outstanding results, of course the system can be built on but that is up to the user.

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Originally Posted by Aqua-Digital

Ok so how much I hear the cry!!

Starter kits

2L of Ultra Lith filter media
Ultra Min S
Ultra Bak
Ultra Bio

Under $100

AND no further equipment is a requirement to get outstanding results, of course the system can be built on but that is up to the user.

Realize every tank would have different demands but on a moderately stocked SPS tank with ~200g total volume, about how long would a starter kit last?

[Aqua-Digital]

As a guide for a 200 gallon system you would need 2L of Ultra Lith media, the starter comes with 2L

Initial use: 8 to 12 weeks depending of the nutrient levels in the tank
Regular use: Exchange the ultra Lith Every 6 to 8 weeks completely

Ultra Lith replacement media is about $26 every 2-3 months this is adequate for most users.

The other additives all depends on your feeding regime and how vibrant you wish to go really.

The manual gives a real good explanation to dosing regimes just skip to the Ultra Lith dosing chapter, and also Claude (Fauna Marin) can be emailed directly for 100% developer support.

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If you require an even greater understanding or want to get into this revolution and wish to talk to the inventor directly please feel free to email Claude

info@faunamarin.de

Claude is happy to talk you through your own personal system and requirements step by step.

Even if you dont opt for this system you will really benefit from his vast knowledge of aqua culture.

Remember this is NOT a new system, this has been around for 10 years now and Claude has worked solidly on this system building it up to the high standard that the system is known for.

I will get Claude to post some great pictures soon

[Aqua-Digital]

From these photos you can clearly see the difference from pre Ultra Lith dosing to post dosing.

This is just using what comes in the starter kits

Pre dose - Note the deep brown colouration



Post dose - The brown has gone and been replaced by a warm pink glow and brighter colouration all over



Here are some more Ultra Lith'd corals

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Here you can see some more pictures and tanks

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[Aqua-Digital]

Many thanks for the great photos

Claude is here for any questions you may have on this system

If you are interested in trying it out drop me a line and i will point you in the direction of one of our 7 Canadian stock holding dealers two of which are canreef sponsors