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buyers of live animals should be aware of what federal, state and local laws apply to their area of residence before making a purchase.
Buyer assumes all responsibility for obtaining necessary permits and following applicable laws relating to their area of residence,
Aquaboy Aquatics is not responsible for any violation of such rules and regulations on the part of the purchaser.
buyers of live animals should be aware of what federal, state and local laws apply to their area of residence before making a purchase.
Buyer assumes all responsibility for obtaining necessary permits and following applicable laws relating to their area of residence,
Aquaboy Aquatics is not responsible for any violation of such rules and regulations on the part of the purchaser.
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| Tap Water Filtration |
Tap water is filled with all sorts of materials which are toxic. Municipal water
authorities nationwide test the water. These tests are submitted to federal and
state authorities to compare to maximum pollutant standards and remedies are
put in place to solve any existing excesses. Some fish are sensitive to sodium
and calcium compounds (hardness). Phosphates and silicates aid rapid
undesirable algae growth and so on.
The real solution is water which is manufactured at home. Real water is never
found alone. It must be made. There are several technologies in existence to
accomplish this result. AQUAMAXX uses reverse osmosis (TFC) deionization
(DI), ultra-filtration (UF-HollowFiber) and ultra-violet irradiation (UV). Reverse
Osmosis alone is an excellent approach. AQUAMAXX suggests this approach in
almost all cases. However, DI alone is also very effective. Best of all is to
combine these several technologies in that the synergies realized make all the
below described technologies more efficient and cost effective than when used
alone.
TFC (THIN COMPOSITE MEMBRANE)
REVERSE OSMOSIS (RO)
Water is pushed through a semi-permeable membrane. This membrane is similar
to the skin found in a boiled egg between the shell and the egg white. All water is
pressed against this membrane and that water, which gets through, is pure
(permeate) and what does not get through is a collection of non-water particles
called Totally Dissolved Solids (TDS). These Non-water particles are thus
separated and exit the membrane by a tube which leads to the drain.
Water is usually prefiltered to remove sediment and chlorine to improve the
longevity of the RO membrane. TFC membrane operate in a wide range of Ph
levels. Best results are at 65 PSI and 70°F.
Di DEIONIZATION RESIN
The mixed bed deionization resin is a mixture of gel, dyed, strong base type I
ANION resin the hydroxide form and strong acid CATION resin in the hydrogen
form. The fully active beads are black and purple. As Anion and Cation
exchange takes place removing remaining negatively and positively charged
particles, the resins will change color to light yellow and light tan. When this
happens, the resin is exhausted and must be changed.
UF HOLLOWFIBER
ULTRA 0.3 MICRON FILTRATION
These hydrophilic membranes with small pore size have unique membrane
geometry which creates a large surface area. Filters are designed for removal of
pyrogens, bacteria, and fine particles. These filters hold more dirt and last three
times as long as conventional filters.
authorities nationwide test the water. These tests are submitted to federal and
state authorities to compare to maximum pollutant standards and remedies are
put in place to solve any existing excesses. Some fish are sensitive to sodium
and calcium compounds (hardness). Phosphates and silicates aid rapid
undesirable algae growth and so on.
The real solution is water which is manufactured at home. Real water is never
found alone. It must be made. There are several technologies in existence to
accomplish this result. AQUAMAXX uses reverse osmosis (TFC) deionization
(DI), ultra-filtration (UF-HollowFiber) and ultra-violet irradiation (UV). Reverse
Osmosis alone is an excellent approach. AQUAMAXX suggests this approach in
almost all cases. However, DI alone is also very effective. Best of all is to
combine these several technologies in that the synergies realized make all the
below described technologies more efficient and cost effective than when used
alone.
TFC (THIN COMPOSITE MEMBRANE)
REVERSE OSMOSIS (RO)
Water is pushed through a semi-permeable membrane. This membrane is similar
to the skin found in a boiled egg between the shell and the egg white. All water is
pressed against this membrane and that water, which gets through, is pure
(permeate) and what does not get through is a collection of non-water particles
called Totally Dissolved Solids (TDS). These Non-water particles are thus
separated and exit the membrane by a tube which leads to the drain.
Water is usually prefiltered to remove sediment and chlorine to improve the
longevity of the RO membrane. TFC membrane operate in a wide range of Ph
levels. Best results are at 65 PSI and 70°F.
Di DEIONIZATION RESIN
The mixed bed deionization resin is a mixture of gel, dyed, strong base type I
ANION resin the hydroxide form and strong acid CATION resin in the hydrogen
form. The fully active beads are black and purple. As Anion and Cation
exchange takes place removing remaining negatively and positively charged
particles, the resins will change color to light yellow and light tan. When this
happens, the resin is exhausted and must be changed.
UF HOLLOWFIBER
ULTRA 0.3 MICRON FILTRATION
These hydrophilic membranes with small pore size have unique membrane
geometry which creates a large surface area. Filters are designed for removal of
pyrogens, bacteria, and fine particles. These filters hold more dirt and last three
times as long as conventional filters.