JBL Rio Pantanal®
Jungle aquarium type JBL Rio Pantanal®
Would you like to have a piece of jungle river in your living room? This aquarium shows a beautiful underwater landscape from South America with its typical dwellers, including the neon tetra, which is one of the most colourful little gems of the Amazon region.
A jungle aquarium has to be one of the most beautiful types of aquariums with its wonderful mingling of magnificent plants and colourful fish. The dwarf cichlids demonstrate some interesting behaviour as they care for their brood and the neon tetras and pencil fish display their breath-taking colours. After a running-in time of one to two weeks the plants will start growing, giving your aquarium a jungle character.
Modelled on nature
We named this aquarium “Rio Pantanal® “ because the water in Brazil’s Pantanal is one of the clearest waters in the world. Looking at the fish stock we also could have named the aquarium Rio Negro or Amazon Region. But the water of these rivers either have a white-cloudiness or a deep brown colour.
Description
Get a general idea of what costs to expect and which questions could arise.
Dimensions
80 x 35 x 40 cm = 110 l
Water values
pH value: 6.5-7.5
KH: 4-8 °dKH
Nitrite (NO2): 0 mg/l
Iron (Fe): 0,1 mg/l
CO2: 20 mg/l
Temperature: 25-27°C
The suitable decoration for the JBL Rio Pantanal®
Here you can see what decoration, substrate and plants you need to make your aquarium look like a stretch of Pantanal.
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Iceland lava rock
15 kg, mixed, 10- 20 cm
Talawa wood
2 pieces mixed, 10 - 40 cm
Plant (A)
Amazon swordplant
(Echinodorus bleheri)
5 plants
Plant (B)
Pygmy chain sword
(Helanthium tenellum)
10 plants
Plant (C)
Water trumpet
(Cryptocoryne crispatula)
3 plants
Plant (D)
Wendt’s Cryptocoryne
(Cryptocoryne wendtii tropica)
4 plants
Planting plan
Here you can see the exact plant location and species in the aquarium. The letters characterise the plant species, mentioned above.
Aquarium technology
This outline shows all the technical products you need for the Rio Pantanal® themed aquarium and a price quotation to give you an idea of the costs involved.
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JBL CRISTALPROFI e702 greenline
External filter for aquariums from 60-200 litres- External filter for clean and healthy aquarium water: closed water circulation system for aquariums of 60-200 litres (60-100 cm)
- Fully equipped and ready to connect: built-in quick-start priming button, filter start without manual priming. Simple assembly
- Extremely smooth running at 700l/h pump performance, patented new pre-filter system, 100% more surface than in model 701. High/biological filter perform. with volume of 6.1l, water stop, 360° rotat. hose connections, easily exchangeable filter media
- TÜV tested, safe and energy-efficient: lower power consumption than comparable previous models – consistent performance. Guarantee: 2 years (+2 years upon registration of the product)
- Package contents: external filter unit for aquariums, incl. hoses & pipes 12/16 mm, intake strainer, elbow, suction cups, filter media (bio-filter balls and bio-filter foam), dimensions (L/H/W): 18 x 20 x 35 cm
JBL LED SOLAR NATUR
High-performance LED light for aquariums- Maximum light efficiency for beautiful aquatic plants: extremely high photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) of more than 220 µM/s/m2
- Plug & play: clip light in tube holder or set it up, connect cable, switch on or dim via remote control and select one of 3 light colours
- Evenly distributed warm white and cool white LEDs for a biotope-compatible light climate, 2 channels with 3 preset light colours: 2700 K (warm white), 4500 K (daylight white), 6400 K (cool white)
- You can extend the features by using your smartphone to include preset biotope-compatible or individual light controls and the JBL LED SOLAR EFFECT RGB light for special colour effects
- Contains: water-protected light (IP67), remote control, driver (receiver), power supply unit, con. cable, holding brackets for top assembly & end caps f. installation in tube sockets (T5&T8). Guarantee: 2 years (+2 years upon registration of product)
JBL LED SOLAR EFFECT
LED effect light as supplement to JBL LED SOLAR NATUR- Special light with RGB LEDs to create colour effects, ideal as replacement for the second coloured fluorescent tube (T5 or T8)
- Just connect to the enclosed cable switch of the existing JBL LED SOLAR NATUR and adjust using its remote control.
- Enables more dramatic simulations of sunrise and sunset colours, as well as weather situations, such as lightning storms or rainy season.
- The integrated RGB LEDs can create red, green and blue, and all mixed colours, using the JBL LED SOLAR NATUR remote control. Dimmable in 7 steps. Further effects can be achieved using the JBL LED SOLAR CONTROL app on a mobile phone
- Contains: LED effect light, waterproof (IP67), cable switch, holding brackets for top assembly and end caps for the installation in tube sockets (T5 & T8). Guarantee: 2 years (+2 years upon registration of the product)
JBL PROFLORA m502
Plant fertiliser system with refillable cylinder and night switch-off- CO2 fertiliser system for the best feeding of fast and slow growing plants in freshwater aquariums up to 600 l
- Assemble system, attach diffuser in the aquarium and adjust CO2 supply until the permanent test indicates the ideal value
- Professional water care with night switch-off: precise dosing thanks to pressure reducer, even release, effective distribution due to extendable diffuser, best control due to bubble counter, CO2/pH test, residual pressure display on pressure gauge
- Refillable cylinder with overpressure relief, TÜV tested. Stand ensures cylinder does not fall over. Hose screw connection prevents hose from slipping, check valve prevents water entering the cylinder
- Package contents: refillable 500g CO2 cylinder, fitting, stand, pressure reducer, night switch-off (time switch sold separately), diffuser, bubble counter, 3 m hose, backflow stop, CO2/pH test, liquid fertiliser & daily fertiliser
JBL PROFLORA Direct
High performance direct diffuser for CO2- For an economical and direct plant fertilisation: CO2 diffuser for external filters
- Easy to install: connect to hose of external filter
- Exact dosing: integrated bubble counter, no water backflow thanks to backflow stop
- 20 % CO2 saving due to an especially effective diaphragm
- Package contents: 1 ready-for-connection high performance CO2 direct diffuser
JBL Aquarium Thermometer Slim
Slim glass thermometer for aquariums- Precise measurement and healthy fish: high accuracy glass thermometer for aquariums
- Easy to install: attach thermometer with suction cup in the aquarium, read off temperature
- 15 cm long glass capillary (very precise reading), made in Germany. Temperature range from 0 - 50 °C
- Acid and alkali-resistant suction holder
- Package contents: 1 aquarium thermometer incl. suction cup
JBL PROTEMP S 150
Heating for aquariums, 150 W safety heater-stat with protective basket- Heating for an ideal temperature in aquariums with 90 to 200 l content (80 – 100 cm length)
- Easy to install: insert the heater into the protective basket, preselect the temperature on the dial, immerse in the aquarium, attach with suction cups to the internal aquarium pane
- Precise temperature setting: dial covers temperature range 20 - 34 °C, control accuracy +/-0.5°C. Ideal temperature transfer: star-shaped heating element, made of ceramic
- TÜV tested, watertight to a depth of 100 cm, unbreakable safety quartz glass with protective basket. Automatic switch-off in case of sinking water level
- Package contents: safety heater-stat with protective basket, 150 W, 195 cm cable, 2 years guarantee (+2 years upon registration of the product)
JBL FLOATY II
Floating glass cleaning magnet for aquariums- Convenient and effective cleaning of aquarium panes: glass cleaning magnet with floating internal element
- Easy to use: float the internal element on the water at the edge of the aquarium tank, the external element will draw the internal element. Direct the magnet from the outside. Clean glass pane with circular movements
- Convenient to use: protruding cleaning edge accesses hard-to-reach spots (e.g. behind technical equipment), reach into corners without getting your hands wet
- Patented JBL edge protection: protection of aquarium silicone seals thanks to bevelled edges, swimming internal element: no scratches on the pane caused by trapped gravel stones
- Package contents: glass cleaning magnet Floaty II
The fish stock for your jungle aquarium
In the Pantanal live a variety of beautiful fish which also suit your aquarium. You will find a selection matched by size and behaviour.
Cockatoo dwarf cichlid
Apistogramma cacatuoides
1 male, 2 females
Neon tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
20 animals
Golden pencil fish
Nannostomus beckfordi
15 animals
Three line catfish
Corydoras trilineatus
6 animals
Golden Oto
Otocinclus affinis
10 animals
Video about the setup of the JBL Rio Pantanal®
This 8 minute video shows you what the completed aquarium will look like and how to set it up step by step.
How to maintain your jungle aquarium
Even if an aquarium involves much less work than keeping a hamster, there are still a few care measures which are essential to the functioning of your jungle aquarium. You will be surprised how little work you need to maintain your aquarium!
Feeding
2-3 x daily as much as the fish can eat in 3 minutes. 1 tablet per day, alternating with other foods.
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JBL NovoBel
Main food flakes for all aquarium fish- Complete nutrition and optimal growth of tropical freshwater fish: 50 natural raw nutrients in 7 food flakes
- Nutritious and easy to digest: ideal feeding conditions thanks to different flake sizes for all fish species of 3 to 20 cm in medium and upper water layers
- No water clouding: reduced algae growth thanks to balanced phosphate content, better water quality due to better digestibility of the food, which reduces fish excrement
- Fish choose JBL food: 98.5% of all fish species ate the JBL food immediately during research expeditions in freshwaters. No processing of cheap fish meal, fish meat from fish fillet production for humans is used
- Contents: main food, for aquarium fish. After opening use up within 4 months. Unopened can be stored for 3 years in high-quality packaging with foil seal
JBL NovoGranoMix
Main food for medium-sized and large aquarium fish- Complete nutrition and optimal growth of tropical freshwater fish
- Nutritious, easy to digest, suitable for automatic feeders: granulate floats and sinks to create ideal feeding conditions for medium-sized and large fish species 6 to 15 cm in all water layers
- No water clouding: reduced algae growth thanks to balanced phosphate content, better water quality due to better digestibility of the food, which reduces fish excrement
- Fish choose JBL food: 98.5% of all fish species ate the JBL food immediately during research expeditions in freshwaters. No processing of cheap fish meal, fish meat from fish fillet production for humans is used
- Contents: main food, for aquarium fish. After opening use up within 4 months. Unopened storable for 3 years in high-quality packaging with foil seal
JBL NovoGranoColor
Main food for medium-sized and large, brightly coloured aquarium fish- Complete nutrition, ideal growth and vibrant colours for tropical freshwater fish: selected raw nutrients promote the colouring
- Nutritious, easy to digest, suitable for automatic feeders: granulate floats and sinks to create ideal feeding conditions for large fish species 6 to 15 cm in all water layers
- No water clouding: reduced algae growth thanks to balanced phosphate content, better water quality due to better digestibility of the food, which reduces fish excrement
- Fish choose JBL food: 98.5% of all fish species ate the JBL food immediately during research expeditions in freshwaters. No processing of cheap fish meal, fish meat from fish fillet production for humans is used
- Contents: main food, for aquarium fish. After opening use up within 4 months. Unopened storable for 3 years in high-quality packaging with foil seal.
JBL NovoTab
Main food tablets for all aquarium fish- Complete nutrition and ideal growth for all freshwater fish. Also ideal for bottom dwellers like armored catfish
- Optimal protein/fat ratio for healthy fish: ideal feeding conditions for fish species from 3 to 20 cm in all water layers. Food tablets stick to the aquarium glass, fish can be observed during feeding
- No water clouding: reduced algae growth thanks to balanced phosphate content, better water quality due to better digestibility of the food, which reduces fish excrement
- Fish choose JBL food: 98.5% of all fish species ate the JBL food immediately during research expeditions in freshwaters. No processing of cheap fish meal, fish meat from fish fillet production for humans is used
- Contents: main food, for aquarium fish. After opening use up within 4 months. Unopened storable for 3 years in high-quality packaging with foil seal.
JBL NovoFect
Food tablets for plant eating aquarium fish- Complete nutrition and ideal growth for plant eating freshwater fish and shrimps
- Nutritious and easy to digest: ideal feeding conditions for fish species from 3 to 20 cm in all water layers. Food tablets stick to the aquarium glass, fish can be observed while feeding
- No water clouding: reduced algae growth thanks to balanced phosphate content, better water quality due to better digestibility of the food, which reduces fish excrement
- Fish choose JBL food: 98.5% of all fish species ate the JBL food immediately during research expeditions in freshwaters. No processing of cheap fish meal, fish meat from fish fillet production for humans is used
- Contents: main food, for aquarium fish. After opening use up within 4 months. Unopened can be stored for 3 years in high-quality packaging with foil seal.
Experiencing the habit up close
A JBL expedition already led us into the Pantanal in Brazil. In our report you can find out what research findings our team has brought along and the many photos will give you an impression about the beauty of this habitat above and under water.
