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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.

Where is the best place to put your aquarium?

Dimensions: 80 x 35 x 40 cm = 110 litres, weight: approx. 140 kg (goes easily on your floor!)

What are the electricity costs?

Maximum € 13.30 per month.

Who takes care of the aquarium during your holiday?

An automatic feeder ( JBL AutoFood BLACK ) takes care of the feeding (approx. 45,- €).

What are the costs of the JBL Rio Pantanal®?

Aquarium with cover: approx. € 160

Aquarium cabinet: approx. € 100

Fish & plants & decoration: approx. € 410

Technical items &food & care products: approx. € 530

Aquarium information

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

Special features

The aquarium shouldn’t be set up in too bright a place since direct sunlight promotes algae growth.

Miscellaneous

The overall layout mentioned is only a suggestion. You can just as easily put the wood at the back of the aquarium on the left for example. Just make sure to follow our suggestions when it comes to the fish community and the number and species of the plants.

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.

Natural substrate and long-term plant culture medium

JBL Manado

Natural substrate for freshwater aquariums

  • Optimal plant care through porous structure and nutrient storage function: substrate for freshwater aquariums
  • Vigorous plant growth, prevents algae: effective settlement of beneficial soil bacteria and ideal root growth thanks to natural pore structure. Support for the filter. Crystal-clear water
  • Ideal for fish, invertebrates and plants: no unwanted pollutants released into the water. Round-shaped granule grains are gentle on sensitive barbels of bottom-dwellers
  • High storage capacity: the natural substrate absorbs the surplus nutrients and releases them when required
  • Contents: substrate Manado. Available in various sizes
from 8,95 €

JBL PROFLORA AquaBasis plus

Long-lasting nutrient substrate for freshwater aquariums

  • Nutrient substrate for beautiful and permanent plant growth in all freshwater aquariums. Works for 5 years guaranteed
  • Nutrient store: contains important plant nutrients, such as iron. Clay components store nutrients and release them again, as required.
  • Efficiently prevents unwanted algae growth by promoting plant growth
  • How to use for the initial setup: add the nutrient substrate and cover with a layer of rinsed substrate
  • Package contents: 1 pack of ready to use, long-lasting nutrient substrate
from 15,43 €
Stones and wood
Iceland lava rock

15 kg, mixed, 10- 20 cm

Talawa wood

2 pieces mixed, 10 - 40 cm

These plants suit the jungle aquarium

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.

Used products
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
from 158,92 €
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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)
from 138,01 €
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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)
from 114,60 €
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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
from 289,98 €
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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
from 30,12 €
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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
from 7,57 €
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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)
from 38,34 €
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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
from 19,33 €
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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!

Water treatment and tests

Tap water is not always suitable for fish. That’s why it needs to be adapted to the requirements of the fish with an appropriate water conditioner ( JBL Biotopol ), before adding them. Add a bacteria starter ( JBL Denitrol ) one hour later and you can add fish. Please check the nitrite content with the JBL NO2 Nitrite Test every 2 days during the first 2 weeks.

If you live in a region with hard water you need to adjust your tap water to the recommended values recommended above by adding osmosis water.

Plant care

Please make sure that you add enough CO2 from day one.

Use a complete fertiliser ( JBL PROFLORA Ferropol 15 ml weekly) and a further daily fertiliser ( JBL PROFLORA Ferropol 24 ), which you add into the aquarium in the morning, before switching on the lighting. Start with 50 % of the normal dosage and increase, depending on the plant growth. After 4-5 weeks you can start to prune the plants. The plant species will dictate how often the regular pruning is needed. If the amazon swordplants become too large, you can remove single leaves at the edge of the rootstock. Often the amazon swordplants discard their leaves after you have inserted them into the aquarium and only then do they develop real underwater leaves. So you will need a bit of patience! Please always remove dying or diseased leaves – this can be easily done with long scissors ( JBL PROSCAPE TOOLS S STRAIGHT ).

Daily

Check daily whether the technical items are working correctly ( Aquarium filters and aquarium accessories , CO2 plant fertilisation and Light ).

Maintenance time per week

30 minutes.

Maintenance level

Illuminate the aquarium approx. 8 hours during the first 2 weeks. After this you can increase the illumination to a maximum of 12 hours. Carry out a 30 % water change every 14 days.

How often do you need to empty and to clean the complete aquarium?

Your JBL Rio Pantanal® can stay healthy and beautiful for many years with the care described above. Redecorating your aquarium a few years later is no problem.

Feeding

2-3 x daily as much as the fish can eat in 3 minutes. 1 tablet per day, alternating with other foods.

Food
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
from 3,28 €
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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
from 12,36 €
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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.
from 13,42 €
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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.
from 7,79 €
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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.
from 9,68 €
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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.

Expedition Brazil

The 5th JBL expedition was quite an event: 14 days Amazonia and northern Pantanal, as well as two days at the southern edge of the tropical marine fauna’s habitat in the Atlantic Ocean!

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