Product made from live marine Gammarus.
By colonizing your reef aquarium with our live Gammarus you will achieve:
1- Enhance the biodiversity of species.
2- Improve ecological stability.
3- Regenerate the microbiome of your aquarium.
One of the species that most easily colonizes the reef aquarium.
Instructions for use:
Acclimate the Gammarus to the aquarium water.
Pour 100% of the contents into the destination tank.
If possible, maintain an algae shelter and add the Gammarus to it.
You can make periodic additions to help the colony perpetuate itself.
DKK 123,86
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This product introduces a healthy and stable population of marine Gammarus into your aquarium, small crustaceans that play a crucial role in the food chain and in regulating natural processes within the reef aquarium.
From aquaculture plants to reef aquariums, the usefulness of these crustaceans in multitrophic systems is more than proven. Reef aquariums in the maturing or newly established stage, seeking to increase ecological stability.
Mature systems that wish to increase biodiversity and strengthen natural biological processes.
Aquariums with high biological load or recurring problems of detritus and organic matter accumulation.
Promoting biodiversity : Introducing live marine gammarus fills multiple ecological niches within the reef ecosystem, helping to balance benthic fauna and filter-feeding organisms. This inoculum strengthens the biological community, contributing to the stability and diversity of the aquarium.
Natural biological control of detritus : Gammarus fish act as scavengers, helping to reduce organic matter and detritus accumulated on the substrate and live rock. This contributes to the natural cleaning of the aquarium , decreasing the risk of toxin buildup and promoting the chemical stability of the water.
Long-term ecological stability : By integrating into the base of the food chain, gammarus provide a continuous food source for small invertebrates, fish, and corals that feed on them. This reduces dependence on external food sources and promotes a natural nutrient cycle.
Microbiome and biological balance improvement : The behavior and activity of gammarus promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria and microorganisms that inhabit the substrate and live rock. This activity improves the decomposition of organic matter and the conversion of waste into less toxic compounds, such as nitrates and phosphates.
Increased oxygenation and natural circulation : By moving through the substrate and rock, gammarus improve water circulation and oxygenation in deeper areas , helping to prevent dead spots where detritus could accumulate or harmful bacteria could proliferate.
Resilient ecosystem : With an established gammarus population, your aquarium will be more resistant to changes in water parameters and fluctuations in nutrient availability. This fosters the creation of a robust and self-sustaining environment for corals, fish, and invertebrates.
Pest prevention : The active presence of gammarus in the aquarium ecosystem allows them to compete for resources with other small invertebrates, limiting the uncontrolled growth of problematic organisms, such as certain worms, notably fireworms. If the gammarus take care of the leftover food, there is less available for these types of organisms. Furthermore, being omnivorous, these small crustaceans actively consume small patches of unwanted algae that may appear in hard-to-reach places, including green, filamentous, and spot algae. In general, this natural pest control reduces the need for chemical interventions, promoting a more balanced and healthy aquarium.
