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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. |
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![]() 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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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? |
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![]() 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. Last edited by Aqua-Digital; 09-12-2008 at 09:42 PM. |
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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 ![]() |
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![]() 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 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Last edited by Aqua-Digital; 09-12-2008 at 09:43 PM. |
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![]() Here you can see some more pictures and tanks
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