JBL PROFLORA m502
Plant fertiliser system with refillable cylinder and night switch-off

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PROFLORA CO2 ADVANCED SET M
  • 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
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Price: 283,13 €
Recommended retail price incl. VAT
Product information

Nutrition for aquarium plants
Plants provide the aquarium with vital oxygen for the aquarium dwellers, prevent algae growth, remove pollutants, provide hiding places and reduce pathogens. The JBL plant fertiliser systems supply the plants with the main nutrient CO2 through the water. They absorb this through their leaves.

Easy to install
The system comes completely ready for connection. Screw the pressure reducer onto the CO2 storage cylinder. Connect the pressure reducer with the hose to the diffuser in the aquarium. The CO2 enters the aquarium and is dissolved in the water by the diffuser. The CO2 supply can be interrupted at night by adding a solenoid valve.

Safe
The storage cylinder is TÜV tested and is equipped with an overpressure relief. Thanks to the check valve no water can enter the cylinder. The enclosed stand prevents the cylinder from falling over. The capacity of a CO2 system depends on various factors. The carbonate hardness, the quantity and species of the plants and the strength of the water surface movement are decisive. A 500 g cylinder which is not switched off by a solenoid valve during the night lasts with its default adjustment for about 4 months.

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JBL PROFLORA m502

Art. no.:
6318400
EAN Code:
4014162631848
Range:
600 l
Volume packaging:
23.4 l
Gross weight:
6155 g
Net weight:
5100 g
Weight factor:
1000
Packaging dimensions (l/h/w):
170/450/306 mm

Properties

Animal species: Arowana, Axolotl, Barbels, Bettas, Bichirs/reedfish, Blowfish, Catfish, Cichlids (South America), Corals, Crayfish, Danions, Discus, Dwarf shrimps, Flowerhorn, Goldfish, Gouramis, Guppy, Juvenile fish, Killifish, Livebearers, Loaches, Mussels, Panchaxes, Rainbowfish, Snails, Spiny eels, Tetra, Veiltails, freshwater butterflyfish
Animal size: For all animal sizes
Animal age group: All aquarium fish
Volume habitat: 600 L
Material: plastic (PC), metal (steel), metal (brass)
Colour: multicoloured
Transport conditions: Protect from direct sunlight during storage and transport and ensure good ventilation.

Electronic label / illuminant

Mercury: No
Dimmable: No

Technical Data

Height:435 mm
Length:165 mm
Width:165 mm
diameter:165 mm
FAQ
Can you operate JBL ProFlora CO2 cylinders (disposable & reusable system) horizontally?

No, because this can lead to the destruction of your pressure reducer. To ensure safe operation, all storage cylinders should only be operated upright. Never operate them in a lying position or upside down.

How can I remove the hose from the device?

At first the air hoses and special CO2 hoses can easily be pushed on the connection piece. The hoses harden more and more as the months go on and can only be removed from the connection piece using great force. If you pull the hose hard it will only strain the connection, which could, in the worst case, even break off. Instead cut the hoses you want to remove laterally at the ends and carefully remove them. For this it’s always advisable to install hoses with some reserve in its hose length.

Why, when switching on the device, does an enormous, pulse-like bubble formation often occur at the CO2 diffuser?

When the electromagnetic valve is switched off, the pressure in the entire system from the cylinder to the pressure regulator and the tubes and to the electromagnetic valve persists. When the valve is opened, the pressure in the system escapes first and then the system continues to operate as usual.

You can decrease / prevent this by reducing the operating pressure in your pressure regulator. In our new pressure regulators, this can be done with an Allen wrench under the black cover top.

Bluish discolouration despite increased CO2 supply

Owing to a production fault a green colour change may not occur with the batches 1000 and 1001, despite increased CO2 supply.

Should you have one of the above mentioned batches, you can request a new refill set free of charge upon presentation of the sales receipt and a photo of the batch number. Please contact our customer service under: https://www.jbl.de/support/

What is the reach of a 500g CO2 cylinder?

There is no general answer to this question, as we do not know what the desired number of bubbles for your aquarium is. One bubble contains approx. 0.125 mg CO2, which corresponds to 4 million bubbles for a 500 g cylinder. At a consumption of 10 bubbles per minute (600 bubbles per hour), this corresponds to 6667 hours, which in turn corresponds to around 277 days or slightly longer than 9 months of unchanged CO2 supply.

Please note that this is a rough estimate and does not represent a guarantee about how many days you can actually get out of one pressurised gas cylinder.

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Laboratories and calculators

ProScape dosage calculator

Here you can calculate the optimal supply for your aquarium with the JBL ProScape fertilizers. In order to supply the aquatic plants with exactly the right amount of fertilizer, we recommend dosing in two steps.

Water Analysis Online Laboratory

Enter your water parameters and get an in-depth analysis of your values in a matter of seconds. You enter your water values – and we analyse! Here you have the opportunity to enter the measured water values directly into the JBL Online Laboratory. This will analyse your values and explain and submit corrective measures.
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Algae control

Here’s how to combat algae successfully and lastingly.

Plant care

What maintenance measures do your aquarium plants need?

Daily care

How much daily or weekly care is involved? What are the basic maintenance measures for your aquarium?

CO2

Why is CO2 so important for plant care? What benefits does CO2 fertilisation provide?

Fertilising

Why do aquarium plants need to be fertilised?

Plant species

Which plant species suit your aquarium? What demands do the individual species have?

Installation technical items

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Plants

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CO2 plant fertilisation

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  • JBL PROFLORA m502Geb ProFlora m501-503 u501-502-504, m2003 V02
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Overall rating: 5.0
3 public review(s) for this product.

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3 Reviews in other languages

aquaristik.connor - German
2021-05-25T18:28:15Z

Ich würde mir dieses Produkt immer wieder holen. Zuerst habe ich mir gedacht das es echt teuer ist, aber das Produkt wird dem Preis gerecht. Bin wirklich zufrieden👍🏼

Klare Empfehlung von meiner seite


Der_Egger - German
2021-04-07T13:40:07Z

Eine rundum sehr gute CO2 - Anlage. Sehr einfach aufzubauen, einzurichten und einzustellen. Das Magnetventil und der Druckminderer sind sehr wertig verarbeitet.

Zusammen mit der Nachtschaltung werden so perfekte Voraussetzungen für einen gutes und üppiges Pflanzenwachstum geschaffen.

Klare Empfehlung.


Lehrkraft - German
2021-01-13T11:54:45Z

Die Pflanzen lieben es :D Ich habe diverse CO2 Anlagen von JBL für alle meine Becken. Die Nachtabschaltung funktioniert einwandfrei, der Druckminderer lässt sich sehr genau einstellen und das CO2 löst sich im Flipper gut auf, ich habe allerdings auf Inlinediffusor und Diffusor gewechselt, allerdings nur aus optischen Gründen.


safety information in accordance with GHS

Signal word: Warning

Hazard symbol

  • GHS04

Risk phrase

H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.

safety note

P101: If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
P102: Keep out of reach of children.
P103: Read label before use.
P410+P403: Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.

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