The classical aquarium combinations “Karat, “Saphir” and “Marin” from German company Müller & Pfleger, Rockenhausen, have acquired a new appearance. The elegantly designed cabinet is in line with current trends, combining a practical function with various decorative options for the individual lifestyle. Standard cupboard elements are used as a base for a very stable construction, with suitably formed cover plates, bottoms and lateral sides. They can be increased in size up to a length of two meters. In addition to the available wood décor styles in black ash, beech, maple and oak, doors or sides can also be bought separately, enabling the owner to vary the cabinet colour according to his taste. Combination with other decorative door fronts offers a wealth of options for customised design. All new furniture models will now be delivered in colourful promotional packaging, showing examples of further component parts available. The “Karat” model is now available in six different sizes ranging from 80 to 200 cm with a volume of 126 to 600 l. “Saphir” aquariums are available in 80, 100 and 120 cm, and the “Marin” combination with its vaulted front is available in 100 cm and 120 cm.
(Müller & Pfleger GmbH & Co. KG, www.mpaquaristik.de)
Easy to enter the world of fish-keeping
“Vitaquarium”, the complete aquarium starter set available from German manufacturer Vitakraft of Bremen, has made it easy to take up fish-keeping as a hobby. The solid glass tank is just 60x30x36 cm in size and comes complete with lighting and a protective base frame. A heater, “Hydro Crystal K20” internal filter, “Aqua Bon” water treatment agent, a thermometer with suction cups and a 100 ml pack of “Vita” ornamental fish food are also included. Vitakraft has also included a brochure in the starter kit, containing a wealth of tips for beginners.
(Vitakraft, www.vitakraft.de)
Individually adjustable pumps
Two adjustable versions with 400 and 700 l/h nominal power have now been added to the range of robust and well-proven, very long lived submersible pumps from the German company Sera, Heinsberg. They are very quiet when running, ideally suitable for providing water currents and for precisely adjusting the water flow of internal biofilters. The “sera P 400” adjustable submersible pump allows adjustments up to 400 l/h, the “sera P 700” adjustable up to 650 l/h. At the same time, the pumps have very low energy consumption. The new, adjustable sera submersible pumps present…