Power House

Comprehensive
Product Catalog

Power House Family of Products■p2
About Power House■p4
pH Control Capability■p6
Microbial-Coexistence Control Structure■p8
Irregular Raschig Ring Form■p10
Waterweed/Small Koi/Small Characin/Shrimp/etc.■p12
Discus/Arowana/Corydoras/Pleco/Guppy/Platyfish/etc.■p14
African Cichlid/Saltwater Fish/etc.■p16
Power House Basic■p18
Power House MonoBall■p20
Power House Custom■p22
MicroHouse Series: Kit/Pack/L Pack■p24
Power House System Filter■p28
Power House System Filter 1A■p30
Power House System Filter 2A■p32
Power House Small Filter■p34

Power House Family of Products

Power House products offer
high performance, high quality and high durability.
Their characteristic – convenience of use.

MicroHouse

MonoBall●High-performance dried bacteria for setting up
aquarium water●Authentic cellular ceramic filtering medium(Porosity: 53.7%)

Power House

Basic●High-performance filtering media long-loved by many
professionals and enthusiasts●High-performance filtering media available at low
cost – For large-size and business-use tanks●L Pack

Power House
Soft Type

●Kit

●Pack
◆3 R (2.7 qt.)1 R (0.9 qt.)

Power House Custom In●“Custom S”, made of the same materials as high-performance
filtering media Power House, packed into a mesh bag made of
special material. Easy to handle and maintain.
Power House Soft TypeM Size 1R(0.9 qt.)

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●Soft Type L Size

●Soft Type M Size

●Soft Type S Size

Surface area for microbial
settlement: 800 m2/R
(9,568 sq. ft./qt.)

Surface area for microbial
settlement: 1,030 m2/R
(12,319 sq. ft./qt.)

Surface area for microbial
settlement: 1,620 m2/R
(19,375 sq. ft./ qt.)

●Soft Type L Size

●Soft Type M Size

15 X 15 mm (0.59 X 0.59 in.)

10 X 10 mm (0.39 X 0.39 in.)

◆5R(4.5 qt.)
◆5R(4.5 qt.) ◆1R(0.9 qt.)

◆5R(4.5 qt.) ◆1R(0.9 qt.)

◆5R(4.5 qt.) ◆1R(0.9 qt.)

●Hard Type L Size

●Hard Type M Size

●Hard Type S Size

Surface area for microbial
settlement: 400 m2/R
(4,784 sq. ft./ qt.).)Surface area for microbial
settlement: 520 m2/R
(6,219 sq. ft./ qt.)

Surface area for microbial
settlement: 820 m2/R
(9,807 sq. ft./ qt.)

◆5R(4.5 qt.) ◆1R(0.9 qt.)

◆5R(4.5 qt.) ◆1R(0.9 qt.)

◆5R(4.5 qt.) ◆1R(0.9 qt.)

◆5R(4.5 qt.)

●Hard Type L Size

●Hard Type M Size

15 X 15 mm (0.59 X 0.59 in.)

10 X 10 mm (0.39 X 0.39 in.)

●Hard Type●Soft Type

Slightly-alkaline
for saltwater and freshwater

Slightly-acidfor freshwater and waterweedPower House
Custom In 100
Hard TypePower House
Custom In 50
Hard TypePower House
Custom In 100
Soft Type

System Filter●The professional standard in everything fromperformance, quality, to durability●System Filter 1A Soft Type
◆5R(4.5 qt.)

Small Filter●Compact in size, yet high in performance!! Numerous
features are housed within the small body
[All products contain Power House filtering media]

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Power House
Custom In 50
Soft Type

2A
0.50
Hard Type●Hard Type

2A
0.50
Soft Type

1A
0.50
Hard Type

1A
0.50
Soft Type●Soft Type

1A
0.25
Hard Type

1A
0.25
Soft Type[All products contain Power House filtering media]●System Filter 2A Soft Type

◆5R(4.5 qt.)

●All units in quarts/inches/feet/ounces are approximate.

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Aquatic ecological chain
Nitrification●

In the natural world, the ecological chain of living
Predationorganisms, such as the example pictured on the right,
keeps the environment balanced. When bodily waste ofBeneficial bacteria(nitrifying bacteria)
aquatic organisms such as tropical fish dirty the water, small
microbes called nitrifying bacteria clean the water. However,Predation
Large microbes
nitrifying bacteria are surprisingly delicate,and have the following characteristics:
1. They are weak against pH change in water
2. When only a certain microbe multiplies proliferously,
they die en mass at a certain point
3. They need abundant oxygen
To accommodate each of these characteristics, Power House offers:
1. pH control capability (Hard Type/Soft Type)
2. Microbial-Coexistence control structure.
3. Irregular Raschig ring form

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●Guideline on Amount to Use

1 to 4 % of water volume

Tank Size (cm/in.)
WXDXH

Water Volume (R/gal.)
Full-tank

Power House
Standard Amount (R/qt.)

60 X 30 X 36 cm（23.6 X 11.8 X 14.2 in.）

60R(15.9 gal.)

0.5-2.0R(0.45-1.8 qt.)

90 X 45 X 45 cm（35.4 X 17.7 X 17.7 in.）

180R(47.6 gal.)

1.5-6.0R(1.4- 5.4qt.)

120 X 45 X 45 cm（47.2 X 17.7 X 17.7 in.）

240R(63.4 gal.)

2.5-10.0R(2.3- 9.0 qt.)

180 X 45 X 45 cm（70.9 X 17.7 X 17.7 in.）

360R(95.1 gal.)

3.5-14.0R(3.2- 12.6 qt.)

● Use of Power House Hard
Type M Size in a hood filter.
(90 cm/ 35 in. tank )External Filter

Outer Lauter Tub

・Overflow
・Wet

S = Small size
M = Medium size
L = Large size

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Large
(120+/47 in.+)

The secret to enjoying aquariums over long periods oftime, is in how you create the right environment for
Predation
microbial activity (biofiltration), and how to maintain it.
Power House is the high-performance filtering media
with various features that make long-term maintenance Gigantic
microbesof such biofiltration possible.

Hood Filter

Medium(75-90cm/30-35 in.)

Bodily waste, uneaten
fish food, dead leaves, etc.

Power House■Power House Size and Guideline on Suitable Filters

Power House products offer high pH control capability andhave vast amounts of surface area. Thus even small amountsof these products can conduct biofiltration. However, byincreasing the filter size and amount of filtering media used,filtering power can be increased proportionately. Amount offiltering media does not significantly affect pH change –please adjust with the amount of living organisms in your tank.

Small(30-60cm/12-24in.)Filtering Media 1

The revolutionary product that gave filtering media,
the concept of performance.

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= Usable● Use of Power House SoftType M Size in an external filter.
(60 cm/ 24 in. tank)

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These features enable Power House to maintain stable filtering conditions over long
periods of time.

●Power House Hard Type L Size (15 X 15 mm/0.59 X
パワーハウス
パワーハウス・・ハードタイプＬ
ハードタイプＬ
サイズ
サイズ
(15㎜×
(15㎜×15㎜)
15㎜)
0.59in.)Surface
area for microbial
settlement:
400 m2/R(4,784
sq. ft./qt.)
Controls
pH drop
微生物定着有効面積400㎡／l
pH降下抑制型
微生物定着有効面積400㎡／l
pH降下抑制型●Power House Hard Type M Size (10 X 10 mm/ 0.39 X●Power House Hard Type S Size (6 X 7 mm/0.24 X

パワーハウス
パワーハウス・・ハードタイプＳサイズ
ハードタイプＳサイズ(6㎜×7㎜)(6㎜×7㎜)0.28in.) Surface
area for microbial settlement:
820 m2/R(9,807
sq. ft./ qt.)
Controls
pH drop
pH降下抑制型
微生物定着有効面積820㎡／l
pH降下抑制型
微生物定着有効面積820㎡／l●Power House Soft Type L Size (15 X 15 mm/0.59
パワーハウス
パワーハウス・・ソフトタイプＬ
ソフトタイプＬ
サイズ (15㎜×
15㎜)
(15㎜×
15㎜)
X 0.59 in.) Surface
area for サイズ
microbial
settlement:
800 m2/R(9,568 sq. ft./qt.)
Controls
pH rise
微生物定着有効面積800㎡／l
pH上昇抑制型
微生物定着有効面積800㎡／l
pH上昇抑制型●Power House Soft Type M Size (10 X 10 mm/
パワーハウス
パワーハウス・
ソフトタイプＭサイズ
ソフトタイプＭサイズ(10㎜×(10㎜×10㎜）)
10㎜）)
0.39 X 0.39・
in.)Surface area for microbial
settlement:
1,030 m2/R(12,319030㎡／l
sq. ft./qt.)
Controls pH rise
微生物定着有効面積1，030㎡／lpH上昇抑制型
微生物定着有効面積1，
pH上昇抑制型●Power House Soft Type S Size (6 X 7 mm/ 0.24
パワーハウス
パワーハウス・・ソフトタイプＳサイズ
ソフトタイプＳサイズ(6㎜×7㎜)
X 0.28 in.) Surface
area for microbial(6㎜×7㎜)
settlement:
1,620 m2/R(19,375
sq. ft./qt.)
Controls pH rise
pH上昇抑制型
微生物定着有効面積1，620㎡／lpH上昇抑制型
微生物定着有効面積1，620㎡／lUsedmainly for large marine
aquariums and大型のマリンアクアリウムや、pH降下を起こしやすい大型
大型のマリンアクアリウムや、pH降下を起こしやすい大型
aquariums
for large fish that tend to cause drop in
魚での使用が多く、水が立ち上がった後は、メンテナンス
魚での使用が多く、水が立ち上がった後は、メンテナンス
pH level. Once the water is set up, this product
面で優位となる。

Like
the Soft Type M Size, this is one of the most
ソフトタイプＭサイズ同様、最も多く使用されている。マリ
ソフトタイプＭサイズ同様、最も多く使用されている。マリ
popularly used products. Suitable of course for
ンアクアリウムは無論のこと、pH降下を起こしやすいディ
marineaquariums, it is also a favorite of discus
スカスマニアの支持が大きい。
スカスマニアの支持が大きい。

This
product’s extremely high filtering capability
ろ過性能が極めて高く、ろ過材設置容量の少ない上部フィル
ろ過性能が極めて高く、ろ過材設置容量の少ない上部フィル
makes
it powerful even when using in hood filters andターや水中フィルターなどに使用しても、素晴らしい能力をターや水中フィルターなどに使用しても、素晴らしい能力を
submersible
filters that fit only small amounts of
発揮する。
発揮する。

This product is for filters of medium to large-size
中型〜大型の水槽(フィルター)用の製品。コストもＳサイズ
・中型〜大型の水槽(フィルター)用の製品。コストもＳサイズ
・aquariums. Cost is economical at approximately 75%
Ｍサイズに対し約75％と経済的。従って大型ろ過槽で多量にＭサイズに対し約75％と経済的。従って大型ろ過槽で多量に
that
of
M
Size
and
S
Size.
Ideal
for
use
in
large
lauter
ろ過材を必要とする場合に最適。
ろ過材を必要とする場合に最適。

Representative product of the Power House family, this isあらゆるフィルターに適合する万能タイプ。パワーハウスのあらゆるフィルターに適合する万能タイプ。パワーハウスのthe all-roundtype suitable for all filters. It hasアロワナな
long been
代表的製品。
ディスカスや水草での歴史は長いが、ィスカスや水草での歴史は長いが、アロワナな代表的製品。
デ
used for discus and waterweed. Currently, use in large
どの大型水槽での使用も増加傾向。
どの大型水槽での使用も増加傾向。

This
product has the highest filtering capability of this
シリーズ中最高のろ過性能を有する。こまめなメンテナン
シリーズ中最高のろ過性能を有する。こまめなメンテナン
series.
Frequent maintenance is necessary, but set
スが必要だが、立ち上がりは早く、特に、水草のプロやマスが必要だが、立ち上がりは早く、特に、水草のプロやマ
upisfast, and is especially a big favorite of
ニアの支持は絶大。
ニアの支持は絶大。

offers the advantage of ease in maintenance.

パワーハウス
パワーハウス・・ハードタイプＭサイズ
ハードタイプＭサイズ
(10㎜×
10㎜)
(10㎜×
10㎜)
0.39
in.) Surface
area for microbial settlement:
520
m2/R(6,219sq. ft./ qt.)
Controls pH drop
微生物定着有効面積520㎡／l
pH降下抑制型
微生物定着有効面積520㎡／l
pH降下抑制型

enthusiasts, as discus tend to cause drop in pH level.

filtering media.

tubs that require large amounts of filtering media.

aquariums for arowana, etc. is also increasing.

waterweed professionals and enthusiasts.

◆5R(4.5 qt.)

◆5R(4.5 qt.)

◆5R(4.5 qt.)

◆5R(4.5 qt.)

◆5R(4.5 qt.)

◆5R(4.5 qt.)

1R(0.9 qt.)

1R(0.9 qt.)

1R(0.9 qt.)

1R(0.9 qt.)

1R(0.9 qt.)

1R(0.9 qt.)

●All units in quarts/inches/feet/ounces are approximate.

Characteristics of Power House Products 1

It is impossible to stabilize pH levelwith just one type of material.
That is where the Power House concept began.

Controls pH Drop
Power House Hard TypepH Control Capability
The pH of aquarium water changes due to various factors, but some
representative factors are:
1. When an aquarium is newly set up, carbon dioxide is discharged,
raising pH level.
2. Generally in a waterweed aquarium, waterweed photosynthesizes
during the day, taking in carbon dioxide, resulting in pH level rise.
3. With aquariums housing many fish or large fish such as arowana,large amounts of food is placed in the water, microbes’ (nitrifying
bacteria) activity (nitrification) increases nitrate salt, dropping the
pH level.
Such are some representative factors, and in any of these cases, thewater condition becomes unstable. To accommodate both rise and dropin pH level, Power House offers 2 types of products:
A: Controls pH drop (slightly-alkaline) Hard Type products
B: Controls pH rise (slightly-acid) Soft Type products
These types used alone or together can stabilize the water’s pH level,
enabling efficient biofiltration over long periods of time.
Example: Use of Hard Typealone.

Example: Use of Hard and Soft
Types together.

●Power House Hard Type M Size

K2O 0.51
Na2O 0.12
MgO 1.26

Ig-loss
11.86
CaO 16.13

パワーハウス・ハードタイプ・Ｍサイズ

TiO2 0.34
Fe2O3 1.01

Example: Use of Soft Typealone.

SiO2 55.05

AI2 O3
13.72●Components ratio of Hard Type products

6●Colonial cup coral – Marine aquariums are basically slightly
alkaline, making the use of Hard Type products suitable.

7●Discus aquariums are a representative example oftanks in which pH level drop is likely to occur.

Controls pH Rise
Power House Soft TypePower House Soft Typeange
pH c hpH drop
Power House Hard TypePower House Soft TypePower House Hard Typep H r ise●Hard Type’s pH Drop Controlling Principle●Soft Type’s pH Rise Controlling Principle

The main component of Power House Hard
Type products is calcium silicate crystalline
wollastonite. When water begins to oxidize,the product releases calcium ions, controllingthe drop of pH level. Different from calcium
carbonate (such as coral sand) whichconstantly emits calcium, the product releases
calcium ions when necessary and controls
drop in pH level, making it safe not only forsaltwater fish and African cichlids, but also foraquariums for discus and arowana which tend
to drop in pH level.

The main component of Power House SoftType products is kaolinite activated silica.
When water’s pH level rises, hydroxy ions in
the water increase. The nature of activatedsilica is such that it takes in the hydroxy ions,and at the same time separates and releases
hydrogen ions, controlling pH level from rising.
This does not involve emission of acidsubstance, thus making the product safe foruse with all types of living organisms.

●Crystal structure of calcium silicate crystals (wollastonite)●Crystal structure of kaolinite activated silica/activated alumina

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Ca●Power House Soft Type M Size

K2O 1.37
Na2O 0.70
MgO 0.29
CaO 0.55
TiO2 0.61
Fe2O3 1.34

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Ca2+

Ig-loss
10.84

AI-OH
AI2O3 27.25

SiO2 57.05

AI-OH2
Si-OH
Ca2+

H+
Oxygen atom
Activated silica

H+
Hydrogen atom
Activated alumina●Components ratio of Soft Type products●Waterweed aquariums are a representative example oftanks in which pH level rise is likely to occur.

●Apistogramma agassizii – Apisto and waterweed favor slightly acid water,
making the use of Soft Type products suitable.

Characteristics of Power House Products 2

Power House is long-lasting!!
The secret is in the extraordinary
structure that createsa microbe world.

■Special Cellular Structure that Forms the Microbe World

Microbial-Coexistence Control Structure
In an aquarium tank, fish’s bodily waste,uneaten food, dead leaves, etc. become the causeof harmful ammonia, degenerating water
quality.
The small microbe that eats that ammonia iscalled “nitrosomonas”. On the other hand, theyemit a harmful substance called nitrous acid.
Nitrous acid is eaten by small microbe called“nitrobacter”, turning it into comparativelyharmless substance, nitrate salt. This cleaning ofwater by microbes is called the [nitrification
process], and the microbes that perform theprocess, the [nitrifying bacteria]. However, when
nitrifying bacteria alone that clean the water,
multiply proliferously, they may suddenly die en
mass, rapidly degenerating water quality.
In the ecological chain of the natural world, large
microbes eat these small microbes, and fish eat
the large microbes, resulting in a natural
selection cycle.

●Structural comparison of Power House Hard Type (left) and ceramic ring (right).
Electron-microscopical images magnified 20X.

■Pores per 1R(0.9qt.) of Power House Product
Below graphs compare amount of pores by product size, per 1R(0.9qt.) of“Power House Hard Type and Coral Sand” (left) and “Power House Soft Typeand Seashore gravel” (right). Power House products have numerous pores thatare approximately 1 micrometer (0.00004 in.) in size, which is suitable forbeneficial bacteria to settle. S size products have notably overwhelming
amounts of such pores.

Silver hatchet
Waterweed: bog moss

●Nitrification and Aquatic Ecological Chain
Small microbes (beneficial bacteria) break down (nitrification)
harmful nitrogenous compound into relatively-safe nitrate salt.
Large microbes exist eating such small microbes. The large
microbes then become food for the fish.
Only when good balance of this kind of aquatic ecosystem(ecological chain) is maintained, can aquarium water become
good breeding water for its inhabitants.
●Power House’s original structure becomes housing for microbes
in the water, generating a balance-maintained ecological chain.
The background photo is a model of the Power House ring
surface which becomes home for microbes to live and coexist. [1chip = approx. 2 micrometers (0.00008 in.); beneficial bacterium =approx. 1 micrometer (0.00004 in.); large microbe = approx. 10
micrometers (0.0004 in.)]●8

Power House rings are of special cellular structure, with pores of various shapes
and sizes even on the inside. This special structure makes it possible for small
nitrifying bacteria as well as the large microbes that feed on them, to exist in goodbalance, enabling stable filtering power over long periods of time.

In the vast natural world, this ecological chain
maintains good balance, constantly keeping thenumber of microbes at a good level, thus cleaning
the water.
However, an aquarium is an artificial world on amuch smaller scale, making it extremely difficult
to build a microbe world of well-balanced
ecological chain using “filtering media” which
greatly influences aquarium water. Thus until
recently, it had been almost impossible tomaintain good water quality over long periods of
time.

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M Size(520 m2/R)

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L Size(400 m2/R)

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Coral Sand
(135 m2/R)

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Large microbes

Large microbes●

The surfaces of Power House rings are rough intexture. This is because they are speciallystructured with a well-balanced, consecutive
matrix design of ultrafine pores ranging from 0.1
micrometer (0.00004 in.) size, to holes of 1,000
micrometer (0.04 in.) size.
This special structure is used not only on theouter surfaces, but inside as well, so that small
microbes settle in the Power House ring’s pores
and large microbes settle in the holes, creating a
microbe world with an ecological chain in thefiltering media. Each Power House ring can beconsidered a universe of microbes.
As a result, Power House products make itpossible to maintain water quality over the longterm, and have become favorites of many
professionals and enthusiasts, who favorably
evaluate our products as being “Undoubtedly
long-lasting and durable”.

Beneficial bacteria

Beneficial bacteria

Hard Type electron-microscopicalimage magnified 50X

Soft Type electron-microscopicalimage magnified 50X

Power House ring’s pores
Power House ring’s pores

Image model of Power House ringﾕs surface●All units in quarts/inches/feet/ounces are approximate.

Power House ringﾕs unique form lets water flow throughout, without creating any dry areas, thus enabling
oxygen to be supplied all throughout the filter.

Irregular Raschig Ring Form
Power House products are shaped like the typical ring form (S Size products are incolumn form), but a close look shows that the surface has irregular undulations,which finely break down water flow inside the filter, carrying breeding water
throughout the filtering media.
Nitrifying bacteria such as nitrosomonas and nitrobacter are so-called aerobic bacteria
which constantly need fresh water and the oxygen in it. Thus if dry areas form within
the filter, the bacteria cannot be expected to function.
Such dry areas do not form even when using Power House products in a large externalfilter, and thus nitrifying bacteria as well as other microbes are constantly activated.
Also, as Power House products are unlikely to clog up inside the filter, there is no
strain put on the pump either.
■Amount of Dissolved Oxygen and the
Number of Various Microbes

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The degree of water flow diffusion that occurs among
filtering media set inside a filter is extremely importantin terms of oxygen supply to beneficial bacteria. This
experiment compares conditions of water flow
diffusion among filtering media set in a filter for:A. Power House (Raschig ring form)
B. Ceramic (ball form)

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Results in photos below show that the water flow diffusion ofPower House filtering media is far more superior.
This characteristic of Power House products promotes activationof beneficial bacteria, and creates good breeding water.

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■Water Flow Diffusion Tested Inside a Filter

Power House rings face various
directions inside the filter, and the
Raschig ring form’s characteristic ofhigh performance in water flow
diffusion, easily enables oxygen supply
to beneficial bacteria.

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(Source: The Japanese Society of Fisheries Science – Fisheries Science Series 32
by Akira Kawai; Published by Kouseisha-kouseikaku Corp. 1990)

Heatedwater
50°C(122°F)

Power House(Raschig ring form)
10 X 10 mm(0.39 X 0.39 in.)d

Above graph shows that when oxygen volume is low, the number of beneficial bacteria [ammoniaoxidizing bacteria (nitrosomonas) and nitrite-oxidizing bacteria (nitrobacter)] decrease drastically.
To activate beneficial bacteria, smooth supply of oxygen to filtering media is necessary, and to do so,
fresh water needs to flow throughout all filtering media set inside the filter. Power House breaks downwater flow so that water flows throughout the filter, providing extremely high supply of oxygen,promoting activation of beneficial bacteria and bringing out excellent nitrification ability.

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10 mmφ(0.39 in.φ )

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●Model of an external filter filled with Power House rings

500mm
450

10

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(Low) Number of microbes per 1 gram (0.04 oz.) of filter sand (High)(Low) Number of microbes per 1 gram (0.04 oz.) of filter sand (High)Characteristics of Power House Products 3

Ring-shaped filtering media with a unique difference
that’s Power House style.

●Model of a hood filter
filled with Power House
rings●The Form of Power House Products Make themAfter 2 min.
Apparent that heatedwater is entering fromthe bottom

After 4 min.
Temperature change andeffects of water flow
dispersal already apparent
towards the bottom.

After 6 min.
Effects of water flow
dispersal become
apparent.

After 8 min.
Further effects of waterflow dispersal become
apparent throughout.

After 10 min.
Initial temperature has

After 6 min.

After 8 min.
Slight temperaturechange seen only at
the top.

After 10 min.

diffused all-throughout.
Effects of water flow
dispersal are self-evident.

●Ceramic (ball form)

Unlikely to Clog
When filter media clogs,
water flow decreases
and promotes emergenceof anaerobic bacteria.
The form of PowerHouse rings (upper
right diagram) not only
enables high waterflow diffusion, but at
the same makes it
unlikely to clog, providing
ample oxygen supply.

After 2 min.
Apparent that heatedwater is entering fromthe bottom

After 4 min.
Temperature change
seen only at thebottom.

Due to convective flow,slighttemperaturechange begins at the top.

Changefrom
initialtemperature apparent onlyat the top.
The change does not
spread all-throughout.

●All units in quarts/inches/feet/ounces are approximate.

How to Use Power House Products 1

Waterweeds basically raise
the water’s pH level.
However, many waterweeds preferslightly-acid water.

Waterweed/Small Koi/
Small Characin/
Shrimp/etc.
The main component of Power House Soft Typeproducts is activated silica, which controls rise in pH
level, providing stable water quality and making thewater ideal for waterweed aquariums as well as forsmall characin, shrimp and many types of freshwater
fish that favor slightly-acid water.
Especially as waterweeds photosynthesize during theday, consuming carbon dioxide, the pH level rises
approximately 0.5 to 1.0. Many waterweeds are notstrong against high pH levels. Thus by using PowerHouse Soft Type products, rise in pH level can be
actively controlled to stabilize water quality.

Marble hatchet●Waterweed Aquariums and Power House Soft Type Products
There are numerous factors both inside and outside an aquarium
that cause pH level to rise. Bottom sand and filtering media play key
roles in maintaining stable water quality. As Power House Soft Typeproducts control the rise of pH level, creating stable waterconditions, they are the ideal filter media for waterweed aquariums.
An external filter is normally used in many cases for waterweed
aquariums to prevent carbon dioxide scatter, but water flow
dispersal occurring inside and filtering efficiency should be taken
into account, to choose the filter media product of appropriate sizefor the filter’s capacity.

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Ram cichlid●Set-up examples of use in external filter for 60 cm tank
(L 600 X W 450 X H 360 mm/L 23.6 X W 17.7 X H 14.2 in.)
[Left] Power House Soft Type M Size / [Right] Combined use of Power House Soft Type M and S Sizes

Crystal wort

●Set-up examples of use in external filter for 90 cm tank
(L 900 X W 450 X H 450 mm/L 35.4 X W 17.7 X H17.7 in.)
[Left] Power House Soft Type L Size / [Right] Combined use of Power House Soft Type L and S Sizes

Black darter tetra●Soft Type L Size

●Soft Type M Size

●Soft Type S Size

●ソフトタイプＬサイズ・・1l
1l●ソフトタイプＬサイズ
1R(0.9qt.)●ソフトタイプＭサイズ●ソフトタイプＭサイズ
・・1l
1l
1R(0.9qt.)●ソフトタイプＳサイズ●ソフトタイプＳサイズ
・・1
1ll
1R(0.9qt.)

Emperor tetra

SS grade crystal red shrimp●All units in quarts/inches/feet/ounces are approximate.

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How to Use Power House Products 2
14

Water of aquariums mainly for fish, tends to dropin pH level over time, degrading water conditions.
Power House Hard Type products are
the answer to this problem.

Discus/Arowana/
Corydoras/Pleco/
Guppy/Platyfish/etc.
With aquarium water for fish such as discus, corydoras and pleco,
depending on the number of fish, their size and amount of fish foodor feces, microbial nitrification activity can become very active whichsometimes results in a bigger than necessary drop in pH level.
The same is true for large fish like arowana, and in general,aquariums mainly for fish, often experience drops in pH level.
To avoid this situation, we recommend using Power House Soft Typeto set up the water in the early stage of breeding, and over time as
the fish grow in size and number, leading to increase in fish food,change to using together with Power House
Hard Type. Hard Type’s main component
wollastonite (calcium silicate), is of a mild
nature and works to control drop in pH
level. Use Soft Type as the main, thengradually add Hard Type, stabilizing water
quality over the long term.

●ハードタイプＬサイズ
・●ハードタイプＬサイズ
・1
1ll
●Hard
Type L Size 1R(0.9qt.)●ハードタイプＭサイズ
・●ハードタイプＭサイズ
・1
1ll
●Hard
Type M Size 1R(0.9qt.)●ソフトタイプＬサイズ
・●ソフトタイプＬサイズ
・1
1ll
●Soft
Type L Size 1R(0.9qt.)●ソフトタイプＭサイズ
・●ソフトタイプＭサイズ
・1
1ll
●Soft
Type M Size 1R(0.9qt.)

Golden German yellow tuxedo

Asian arowana

Turquoise discus
Royal green discus

15■Example of combined use of Power House Soft Type(controls pH rise) and Hard Type (controls pH drop), tocreate comfortable water conditions, using a hood filter.

■Example of combined use of Power House Soft Type(controls pH rise) and Hard Type (controls pH drop), tocreate comfortable water conditions, using an external filter.

Flowerhorn

Orange fin kaiser●First stage of breeding●Second stage of breeding●Third stage of breeding

When setting up water in the early stage ofbreeding, use Power House Soft Type alone tocontrol rise in pH level, for water that’s more orless neutral.
Photo shows example of Power House Soft Typeused alone in a hood filter.

In aquariums mainly for fish, due to various
factors such as amounts of fish food and feces,
etc., within 3 to 6 months, a bigger thannecessary drop in pH level may occur.
In such case, add Power House Hard Type inapproximately half the amount of Soft Type.
Photo shows example of Soft : Hard ratio of 1.0 :0.5.

If pH level continues to drop even after taking
the actions shown for the first 2 stages, add
more Power House Hard Type, making theamounts of Soft and Hard Types equal.
Photo shows example of Soft : Hard ratio of 1.0 :1.0.

Corydoras parallelus●[Left] Soft Type used alone
When setting up water in the earlystage of breeding, use PowerHouse Soft Type alone to control
rise in pH level, for water that’smore or less neutral.
●[Right] Soft and Hard Types used
together
When drop in pH level is seen, use
together with Hard Type. If pH level
still continues to drop, gradually
increase the amount of Hard Type.

Corydoras panda●All units in quarts/inches/feet/ounces are approximate.

How to Use Power House Products 3
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In the natural world,
some living organisms are born suited only toslightly-alkaline water.

Juvenile emperor angelfish
Feather duster worm

Emperor angelfish

African Cichlid/
Saltwater Fish/etc.

Rainford’s butterflyfish

Gold ocellatus

Tridacna

Saltwater fish and nonvertebrate organisms, as well as
fish like cichlid that inhabit waters such as Lake
Malawi and Lake Tanganyika are suited to slightlyalkaline, somewhat hard water, and in many cases,
coral sand is used for breeding.
Coral sand does enable significant raising of pH level,but its main component calcium carbonate (calcite
crystal) is high in chemical stability, leading to decreasein calcium release after approximately half a year, inturn making it easy for the pH level to drop.
Power House Hard Type products’ main component
being calcium silicate (wollastonite crystal), isn’t as highat first in inherent pH as coral sand, but maintains thepower to control drop in pH level over the long term,
making for a breeding-suited environment of such fish.

Mandarin fish

Masked julie
Catalina goby

Royal gramma
Yellow tang
Green spotted puffer

Striated frogfish

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Spine-cheek anemonefish

Purple firefish goby

Hard tube coco worm
Japanese pistol shrimp

Open brain coral

Caribbean seahorse

Seagrass – Halicoryne wrightii●Hard
Type L Size 1R(0.9qt.)●ハードタイプＬサイズ
・1l
1l●ハードタイプＬサイズ
・●Hard
Type M Size 1R(0.9qt.)●ハードタイプＭサイズ
・1l
1l●ハードタイプＭサイズ
・●Hard Type S Size 1R(0.9qt.)●ハードタイプＳサイズ
・1l
1l●ハードタイプＳサイズ
・●An external filter filled with M Size

●A hood filter filled with M Size (90 cm/35.4 in. aquarium)●A dual overflow box filled with L and M Sizes●All units in quarts/inches/feet/ounces are approximate.

Filtering Media 2

High-performance filtering media at low cost,for large-size and business-use tanks.

Altum angelfish
Discus

Power
House
Basic
パワーハウス・ベーシックPower House Basic is the business-use version of ourhigh-performance filtering media that come in a 5R
/4.5qt. package for aquarium enthusiasts.
Materials and manufacturing method are the same as
for Power House products, but is made with ashortened manufacturing process that makes the low
cost possible. It is used by many professional shops,
aquariums facilities, etc.

Purple tang

Freshwater stingray

Flowerhorn

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19
Power
House Basic products
パワーハウスベーシックは
areideal in improving economic
飼育生物の数が多い場合や
efficiency
when using large-size
大型魚の飼育などでtanks, for breeding a large
大型水槽を使用する場合にnumberof fish or for breeding
その経済性を高めます。
large-size
fish.

Basic Soft Type L Size
ベーシック・ソフトタイプＬサイズ
ベーシック・ソフトタイプＬサイズ
15 X 15mm (0.59 X 0.59 in.)
15mm×15mm
15mm×15mm2
2
2
Surfacearea for microbial settlement:／l
微生物定着有効面積480m／l
微生物定着有効面積480m
2/
r(5,741 sq. ft./qt.)480m
微アルカリ性・pH上昇抑制タイプ
微アルカリ性・pH上昇抑制タイプ
Slightly-acid;ControlspH
rise
5l
5l ￥8,750￥8,750◆5r/4.5qt.

Basic Soft Type M Size
ベーシック・ソフトタイプＭサイズ
ベーシック・ソフトタイプＭサイズ
10 X 10mm (0.39 X 0.39 in.)
10mm×10mm
10mm×10mm22
2
Surfacearea for microbial settlement:／l
微生物定着有効面積310m／l
微生物定着有効面積310m
620 m2/r(7,415 sq. ft./qt.)
微アルカリ性・pH上昇抑制タイプ
微アルカリ性・pH上昇抑制タイプ
r/4.5qt.
◆55l￥10,000
5l￥10,000

Basic Hard Type L Size
ベーシック・ハードタイプＬサイズ
ベーシック・ハードタイプＬサイズ
15 X 15mm (0.59 X 0.59 in.)
15mm×15mm
15mm×15mm2
2
2
Surfacearea for microbial settlement:／l
微生物定着有効面積240m／l
微生物定着有効面積240m
2240 m /r(2,870 sq. ft./qt.)
微アルカリ性・pH降下抑制タイプ
微アルカリ性・pH降下抑制タイプ
Slightly-alkaline;
Controls pH drop
5l
5l ￥8,750￥8,750◆5r/4.5qt.

Basic Hard Type M Size
ベーシック・ハードタイプＭサイズ
ベーシック・ハードタイプＭサイズ
10 X 10mm (0.39 X 0.39 in.)
10mm×10mm
10mm×10mm22
2
2
Surfacearea for microbial settlement:／l
微生物定着有効面積620m／l
微生物定着有効面積620m
2
310 m /r(3,708 sq. ft./qt.)
微アルカリ性・pH降下抑制タイプ
微アルカリ性・pH降下抑制タイプ
Slightly-alkaline;
Controls pH drop
5l
5l ￥10,000￥10,000◆5r/4.5qt

アジアアロワナ
アジアアロワナ
Asianarowana●pH property:
Both Soft and Hard Types same as respective Power House products.
●Surface area for microbial settlement:
Approx. 60 % of Power House products, making it easy for microbes to settle.

Ultra scarlet trim pleco●All units in quarts/inches/feet/ounces are approximate.

Filtering Media 3

Easily create waterlike the pros and enthusiasts (biofiltration)!!
An almighty simplicity of use.

MonoBall 3r(2.7qt.)

Power House MonoBall
MonoBall 1r(0.9qt.)

Creating water is the basic point in aquariums. Good breedingwater is created by microbial activity in the water, and bothfish and waterweed thrive in water with good microbialbalance.
However, “creating good breeding water” is a world withdepth, requiring experience and skill, and in general, adifficult obstacle for beginners.
Power House MonoBall was developed to make it possible evenfor beginners to easily create an environment for biofiltration,and provides high performance in all types of filters.

Suitable
Species
Examples●Example of use in a hood filter

Harlequin rasbora

Prolific cryptGolden German yellow tuxedo

Apistogramma

Emperor tetra

Corydoras parallelus

Asian arowana

Full-color Hong Kong discus

Power House MonoBall makes it easily possible to set up comfortable water environment for waterweed andfish, but for above suitable species examples indicated in purple text, we recommend combined use together
with Power House Hard Type if breeding water begins to become oxidized.

Waterweed – Glossostigma

Suited for All Types of Filters
Asian arowana●Hood filter
Power House MonoBall is of ball form, making it most suited
for use in hood filters, bringing out this type of filter’s
maximum performance.

Power House MonoBall can be used in all types of filters, but
due to their form, is most suited for use in hood filters,
bringing out this type of filter’s maximum performance. It isalso good for setting up water with an external filter fittedwith multiple compartments, and enables high-performance
filtering over long periods of time.

Asian arowana

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21[Left]●Model of usage in a hood filter
Power House MonoBall (biofiltration) and wool filter mat (physicalfiltration) used together.

[Below]●Model of usage in an external filter
1. Power House MiniBall used in all compartments.
This Example 1 widely accommodates needs of waterweed
aquariums, small characin, and relatives of the small koi.
2. Combined use with Power House Soft Type M Size in the firstcompartment. Compared to the above example using only
MonoBall, this Example 2 brings out the maximum power of an
external filter.
3. This usage is suited for controlling drop in pH level, andcombines the use of Power House Hard Type M Size. This
Example 3 proves highly effective in pH control in aquariums
for fish requiring large amounts of food like corydoras, pleco,
guppy, discus, etc. in which pH level drop can easily occur.
●Use in external filter - Example 2●Use in external filter - Example 3●System Filter●External filter

Power House MonoBall also
works superbly in compact-size
submersible filters such as thePower House System Filter.

When using MonoBall in an external filter, inconsideration of water circulation, we recommend
combined use together with a ring-shaped filter
media such as Power House.
[Left] MonoBall only [Right] With Power House▲[Right] Over half of eachpiece of Power House
MonoBall consists ofpores, and is 1/3 theweight of a normal
ceramic ball.

Ceramic balls:
1,400 g (49.0 oz.)

[Upper Right]
Electron-microscopicalimage of the inside of a
MonoBall, magnified
200X.
MonoBall is made ofporous ceramic witheach piece consistingof 53.7% pores,making it possible for agood balance of
microbes to settle
through to the insidesof the pieces, enabling
stable biofiltration overthe long term.

▲[Left] The moment PowerHouse MonoBall is put inwater, air bubbles sprayout of the countless pores.
It is these pores that
become favorable habitats
for microbes, producing
and maintaining thedelicate ecosystem andsustaining biofiltration forlong periods of time.

▲▲●Use in external filter - Example 1[Lower Right]
MonoBall pieces

MonoBall pieces:
550 g (19.3 oz.)

●All units in quarts/inches/feet/ounces are approximate.

Filtering Media 4Power enhanced external filter
Low cost-type with high-performing filtering media (Custom S),
the same material used in Power House

Filtering media for external filters

Custom In 50・100

Power House Custom●pH control capability●Easy to handle and maintain●Increased surface area for microbial settlement(External hang-on filters, with highperformance "Power House Custom S "filter media packed into a mesh bag madeof Special material)

Use■Custom In 50・100

Use for external filters

Setting it in an external hang-on filter significantly
improves filtering performance.

■Please rinse Custom S
and Custom In well withwater prior to use.
■If filtering media clogs
with solid substances,
etc., replace mesh bag
contents with “PowerHouse Custom S Size”

As filtering material for external filter

Custom S Size

As replacement for Custom In(Single-piece filtering media, 300mR)(Compared to Power House and Basic)

Use for upper filters

Hard TypepH drop controlling feature●Slightly alkaline for salt and fresh water■Custom S Size

Product developed by processing the surface of Power House Basic, significantly increasing
surface area for microbial settlement (760m2/R: 9,089sq. ft./qt.).
As filtering media
for compact filters

Custom In 100

Custom In 50

Power House
Custom S Size

Suitable for・・・

■ When the productbecomes soft that can besquished with fingers, itmeans that its pH
controlling function have
weakened and thefiltering media will need
to be replaced.

・Salt water fish・Platyfish
・African cichlid
・Corydoras
・Pleco・Guppyetc.

22Power House is perfect for breeding red
shrimp, which are sensitive to even theslightest changes in water quality.

300mR(0.27qt.)

Soft TypepH rise controlling feature

Use for compact external filters●Slightly acid for fresh water and waterweed

Product developed by processing the surface of Power House Basic, significantly increasing
surface area for microbial settlement (940m2/R: 11,242sq. ft./qt.).

Custom In 100

Custom In 50

Power House
Custom S Size

Suitable for・・・・Waterweed
・Red bee shrimp
・Small characin
・Small Koi
etc.

300mR(0.27qt.)

Stable water quality isessential for breeding
young fish.

●All units in quarts/inches/feet/ounces are approximate.

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MicroHouse (Kit/Pack)●MicroHouse Kit
MicroHouse Kit comes as a set of 1) MicroHouse Pack (2pieces), 2) Power House Stick made with highperformance Power House as its base and 3) an
exclusive case.
Set the Stick in its exclusive case and place in a part of
the tank where water circulation is good, using the rubber
suction cup included in the kit, and just like that, set up iscomplete.

■MicroHouse Kit●MicroHouse Pack
MicroHouse Pack contains a blend of 1) dormant, highperformance dried bacteria (9 types), 2) microbe
activator agent, 3) organic waste degrading enzymes (4types) and 4) highly powerful activated carbon, set
inside a “bonded material packet”. MicroHouse Pack issold as a set of 3, with each packet individuallyenclosed in an aluminum material package.

25●SS grade crystal red shrimp – Using external filter + Power House Soft Type M Size + MicroHouse (Photo courtesy of Munechika Fish Farm: http://www.mff.jp/)■MicroHouse Pack - Guideline on Amount to Use
Tank Size (cm/in.)
45 X 30 X 30 cm(17.7 X 11.8 X 11.8 in.)
60 X 30 X 36 cm(23.6 X 11.8 X 14.2 in.)
90 X 45 X 45 cm(35.4 X 17.7 X 17.7 in.)
120 X 45 X 45 cm(47.2 X 17.7 X 17.7 in.)

●Setting MicroHouse in the Aquarium Effectively●Without MicroHouse●Using MicroHouse

9

14
12

Ammonium nitrogen

8

pH

7●

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●

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●

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●

●
●

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●

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●

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●

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4

Nitrite nitrogen

●

2

●

5●

0

■Example of use with a hang-on-side filter

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8
6

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6

10

●

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3
6
Elapsed days

●

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9

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11

0

9

14
12

8

pH

Place the MicroHouse Pack in the case and set inside the tank to start up microbial activity. Be sure to attach the case in a part of thetank that enables the activated bacteria to settle easily into the filtering media and bottom sand. Recommended areas are near: 1)
filter’s inlet 2) filter’s outlet, 3) on the bottom sand or 4) aeration. Or inside various filter types.

■Example of use with a hood filter●Power House Stick●Example of MicroHouse set inside a 45 cm (17.7 in.) tank

Ammonium nitrogen, nitrite
nitrogen concentration (mgN/r)■MicroHouse Pack – Set of 3 packets

pH
●

10
Nitrite nitrogen

●
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7

●

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8

●

6

●
●

Ammonium nitrogen

6

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5●

0

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3

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6

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9

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4
2

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Elapsed days●

Water Volume (r/gal.)# of Packs

40r(10.6 gal.)1

60r(15.9 gal.)

1 -2

180r(47.6 gal.)3-4

240r(63.4 gal.)

4-6●The amount of MicroHouse that should be used, depends on thetank size and types/size/number of organisms being bred.
Guideline of standard amounts is as shown in the above chart.
● MicroHouse Pack should be exchanged at a pace ofapproximately once a month.
●Take care not to spill the contents of MicroHouse Pack before
usage, as active ingredients necessary to breed the bacteria may
leak out.

●MicroHouse set inside a tank

●

11

0

Ammonium nitrogen, nitrite
nitrogen concentration (mgN/r)

MicroHouse is the ideal “watercondition creating kit” whenstarting up an aquarium.
MicroHouse Pack contains a
blend of 9 types of dormant,
dried bacteria functional insetting up aquarium water,
activator agent for the driedbacteria, 4 types of organic
waste degrading enzymes(protein, sugar, cellulose, fat)and highly powerful activatedcarbon.
●By setting MicroHouse inside
the tank or in a filter, it
quickly breaks down andadsorbs feces and uneaten
fish food, and promotes
increase of beneficial bacteriasuch as nitrifying bacteria.
MicroHouse creates the ideal
breeding water for fish andwaterweed.
Also,
when
changing
aquarium water, MicroHousestabilizes water quality and ishighly effective in preventing
unexpected problems fromoccurring in water quality.

pH

Bacteria
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For creating water to start up an aquarium.
For stabilizing water quality when changing aquarium water.
To prevent problems in water conditions!!

●MicroHouse Tested in Aquarium Tank
The graphs on the left show test results
using two 45 cm (17.7 in.) tanks, one using
MicroHouse and the other without using
MicroHouse, tracking water conditions daily
over a 12-day period, during which nowater change was made. The same
number of living organisms were placed ineach of the tanks and fed. The ammonia
concentration in the tank without
MicroHouse kept on increasing, degrading
water condition, while the breeding water inthe tank using MicroHouse set up nicely
from the initial stage.

■Example of use with an external filter●All units in quarts/inches/feet/ounces are approximate.

MicroHouse 2

Setting up water in the start up stage and stabilizing water quality arechallenging tasks even for aquarium enthusiasts and needless to say, for beginners.
MicroHouse creates the ideal water environment for your aquarium.

■In nature’s rivers, lakes and seas, numerous bacteria
break down organic matter, creating a nitrification
cycle and sustaining various ecosystems.
However, when setting up new aquarium water, it does
not yet have the bacteria that exist commonly inwaters of the natural world.
■The 9 types of dried bacteria contained in MicroHouse
awaken from their dormant state when the product is
put into water, and immediately become active.
The activator agent also contained within, activatesthe bacteria that have awoken, causing them to quickly
break down fat, carbohydrate, protein and fiber fromfish food, feces and dead leaves.
■The organic waste degrading enzymes enhance break
down speed, contributing to the process by acceleratingit.
■Simultaneously, the highly powerful activated carbon
adsorbs organic matter, reducing overall nitrogenconcentration. This leads to the emergence of nitrifying
bacteria (nitrosomonas and nitrobacter) from an earlystage, which serve in breaking down highly toxic
ammonium nitrogen and nitrite nitrogen that will
emerge in time, and a nitrification cycle is quickly built
within the aquarium.

How MicroHouse Works and the Nitrification Cycle

Manifests its power when starting up water for large-size aquariums!!

MicroHouse L Pack
MicroHouse L Pack is the economical solution “large-size MicroHouse Pack”
offering the bulk amount of high-performance dried bacteria necessary in a largesize aquarium (90cm/35.4in. to 120cm/47.2in. tank). It is the ideal “water creatingkit” when starting up a large-size aquarium. Using L Pack provides the economical
way to setting up suitable breeding water for fish and waterweed from an earlystage, even in the case of a large-size tank.
●The amount of MicroHouse L Pack that should be used, depends on tank size, and types/size/numberof organisms being bred. Guideline of standard amounts is as shown in the chart to the right.
●MicroHouse L Pack should be exchanged at a pace of approximately once a month.
■MicroHouse L Pack - Guideline on Amount to Use
Tank Size (cm/in.)

Water Volume (r/gal.)# of L Packs

90 X 45 X 45 cm (35.4 X 17.7 X 17.7 in.)180r(47.6 gal.)

1

120 X 45 X 45 cm (47.2 X 17.7 X 17.7 in.)240r(63.4 gal.)

1

150 X 60 X 60 cm (59.1 X 23.6 X 23.6 in.)540r(142.7 gal.)

2

180 X 60 X 60 cm (70.9 X 23.6 X 23.6 in.)650r(171.7 gal.)3■MicroHouse L Pack

Filtering Media: Power House MonoBall■How MicroHouse Works■

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0Absorbed during waterchange or by waterweed

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Organic matter(fat/carbohydrate/protein/fiber)←●Activated carbon adsorbs andFeces, uneaten food,dead leaves, etc.

Nitric acid(NO3-)

reduces organic matter

1

Highly powerful activated carbon

Nitrosomonas thatemerge at a relatively
early stage break it
down into nitrous acid2▲

Nitrification

Nitrite-oxidizing bacteria(nitrobacter)↓●SS grade crystal red shrimp – Using external filter + Power House Soft Type M Size + MicroHouse L Pack (Photo courtesy of Munechika Fish Farm: http://www.mff.jp/)■Examples of Where to Set MicroHouse L Pack [Ammonia-oxidizing bacteria(nitrosomonas)

Bacteria→
Settle in Power House Stick that comeswith the product, and in filtering media(e.g. Power House)P▲●In a hood filter▲P● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●▲3▲ ▲▲▲▲ ▲ ▲▲Nitrificationin the diagrams = L Pack]▲●Bacteria conduct further break

down

▲

Ammonia(NH3)
Ammonium(NH4+)

Degrading
enzymes

Nitrous acid(NO2-)● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

P

▲

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down by enzymes▲●Reduced organic matter is broken▲

MicroHouse

Nitrobacter breaks it down into
nitrate salt
(Water set up that normally takes
3 months, can be done in approx.
1 week using MicroHouse)●In an external filter●In an overflow box●Inside tank

●All units in quarts/inches/feet/ounces are approximate.

Filter 1

The convenient way to enjoy breeding.
The unique glass bottle submersible filter
high in quality, durability and performance.

ルター

Power House System Filter
If you get particular about water quality, filter apparatus tends tobecome large scale and complex. To maintain good water quality in amore convenient manner – that is the wish of many aquarists.
Power House System Filters were developed to answer that wish,
fulfilling satisfaction of water creation (breeding) conveniently, withglass bottle body containing Power House M Size, making for uniqueand high-performance submersible filters.
In addition to being high-performance, they offer unrivaled durability
because the main body is made of glass, resin parts are made ofpolyacetal and the air tube that comes as accessory is made of 100%
silicon.
System Filter 1A Hard Type 0.25 andguppy (German yellow tuxedo)

1A 0.25 Soft TypeWith Stream Head 1 attached28
1A 0.50 Soft TypeWith Stream Head 1 attached

1A 0.25 Hard TypeWith Stream Head 2 attached
1A 0.50 Hard TypeWith Stream Head 2 attached

System Filter 1A Hard Type 0.50 and gold ocellatus

Types of System Filters

Features of the System Filter

System Filters come in 2 varieties: 1Aand 2A, and can of course be usedalone, but are innovative filters that
can also be connected to build afiltering system that suits differing tankconditions.

The System Filter brings out
performance of the contained PowerHouse to its fullest, sustaining highly
efficient filtering ability, and enabling
good maintenance and ease of use,thus making it a high-grade
submersible filter that offers various
superb features as explained below.

■ System Filter 1A [see p24]
Categorized into 4 types, dependingon which Power House Type (Soft orHard) is used and capacity (0.50r/0.45 qt. or 0.25r/0.23 qt.).
1. 1A 0.25 Soft Type
2. 1A 0.50 Soft Type
3. 1A 0.25 Hard Type
4. 1A 0.50 Hard Type■ System Filter 2A [see p26]
Fits 0.50r/0.45qt. of Power House,
and is categorized into 2 by type (Softor Hard) as shown below.
1. 2A 0.50 Soft Type
2. 2A 0.50 Hard Type

2A 0.50 Hard TypeWith Stream Head 2 attached

Stream Head 1: Spreads in one
direction■Example of Hose Adaptor
attached to 1A 0.25 Soft Typecare so as not to kill or spill thebeneficial bacteria that havesettled.
With the System Filter, all you needto do to clean it, is remove thesponge, rinse with aquarium waterin gentle shaking motion 2 or 3
times, then let that water out.

Stream Head 2: Spreads in all
directions

Power House Hard
Type M Size

Example of connection to a hood filter

Power House
Soft Type M Size

Optional Parts for the System Filter
SystemSponge 1

SystemSponge 2

Water Inlet
FunnelConnector
Set●Hose Adaptor (accessory)
Adjoining part for when using as apre-filter.
Place in exchange with the center
pipe. Can be connected to hoses of
12 mm (0.47 in.) or 16 mm (0.63 in.)bore diameter, and is to be connectedto the main filter.

●Filter maintenance requires attentive■Easy cleaning process - shake the body gently,
then let the water out.

2A 0.50 Soft TypeWith Stream Head 1 attached●Stream Head
There are 2 types toaccommodate conditions of
where in the tank the filter isplaced. Stream Head powerfully
spreads air bubbles and water
current.

Power House Hard Type0.25r/0.23 qt.
0.50r/0.45 qt

Example of connection to an external filter
Power House Soft Type0.25r/0.23 qt.
0.50r/0.45 qt■[Left] 1A 0.50 Soft Type■[Right] 1A 0.25 Hard TypeThe actual bodies of boththese products are dark green
in color as a measure against
moss.

●All units in quarts/inches/feet/ounces are approximate.

29How to Use the System Filter 1

Superb filtering power hidden within a simple body.
● 1A 0.50 Soft Type
Individual use as a pre-filter…
Paving way to the next era in the aquarium world.

Power House
System Filter[Right]●2 units of System
Filter 1A 0.25 Hard Typeset in parallel, inside anaquarium for Asianarowana.

1A

The inner tube at its center takes in air, and the System Air Driverat the bottom powerfully blows out uniform bubbles, making for a
simple air-lift structure that creates water current and supplies
oxygen.
The powerful water current circulates breeding water, the System
Sponge conducts physical filtration and high-performance filtering
media Power House conducts biofiltration and pH control,
exhibiting superb filtering power.

[Diagram on right-hand page]
Cross-section and structure of System Filter 1AAir sent into the inner tube, blows air bubbles powerfully outof the System Air Driver at the bottom, creating strong,
upward water currents and takes breeding water into thefilter.
The water that is sucked in passes through System Sponge
1 and high-performance filtering media Power House,
becoming transformed into fresh water!!
Then it is blown out of the Stream Head, spreading
throughout the tank and circulating as comfortablebreeding water.
●Tank set with 1A 0.50
Hard Type●Example of 1 unit added on to upgrade a hood filter (right side of photo), plus further addition of another unit.

● Tank set with 1A 0.25
Hard Type● Combined use of 1A 0.25 Hard
Type and submersible pump

●2 units of System Filter 1A 0.50 Soft Type set in parallel, inside anaquarium for blue diamond discus (juvenile).

● Combined use of 1A 0.25 Hardand Soft Types

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31● Aquarium witha layout ofType 0.25 set in
X 360mm/23.6 X

a total of 30 characin andwaterweed and driftwood.
the center of the tank.
11.8 X 14.2 in.)otocinclus combined, with
2 units of System Filter Soft
(Aquarium size: 600 X 300

Example of 1A
added to upgrade
filtering power.

[Upper Photo]● Upgrading an
external filter (filledwith Power House
Soft Type M Size),with added use of
System Filter 1A 0.25
Soft Type.
[Lower Photo]Power House System Filter 1A 0.25
Hard Type – standard issue(With Stream Head 2 attached)Power House System Filter 1A 0.25
Soft Type – standard issue(With Stream Head 1 attached)Power House System Filter 1A 0.50
Hard Type – standard issue(With Stream Head 2 attached)Power House System Filter 1A 0.50
Soft Type – standard issue(With Stream Head 1 attached)●Upgrading a hoodfilter (filled with PowerHouse Soft Type M
Size), with added useof System Filter
1A 0.50 Soft Type.

●All units in quarts/inches/feet/ounces are approximate.

Power House
System Filter●2A 0.50 Soft Type and 1A 0.50 Soft Type connected

15 juvenile gold ocellatus bred in a tank size of 600 X 300 X
360 mm (23.6 X 11.8 X 14.2 in.). Hard Type 1A + 2A
connected and placed in the center of the tank.
Instead of using coral sand, rocks and shells are used forreason of maintenance. Amount of Power House usedbecomes 1r(0.9qt.) by connecting the 2 System Filters,
which is a little under 2% in water volume ratio, making for pH
level of approximately 7.5. This is slightly low, but is safer thanusing coral sand or adjusters to force pH rise and shocking
the fish when water is changed.

2A

This product is designed with systematic use joined
to 1A in mind, as [connectable submersible filters],
and is on par with 1A in exhibiting superb filtering
power.
2A can of course be used alone, but by building asystem connecting to either 1A or to another 2A, it
enables you to easily create high-grade aquarium
water like the pros, making the aquarium hobby
enjoyable in a more approachable manner.

▼

How to Use the System Filter 2

System structurethat enables the water set up of a pro.
We make aquarium a hobby
that’s more approachable and fun.

■Examples of System Building■■Tank Size and Guideline on Number of Filters to Use

W X D X H (cm/in.)#

45 X 30 X 30 cm 17.7 X 11.8 X 11.8 in.

1 unit60 X 30 X 36 cm 23.6 X 11.8 X 14.2 in

1 unit60 X 45 X 45 cm 23.6 X 17.7 X 17.7 in.

2 units

90 X 45 X 45 cm 35.4 X 17.7 X 17.7 in.

2 units

Connector Specifications
Use the Connector Set to connect 2A and 1A or 2A and 2A,
to build a filtering system that doubles filtering power.
This enables enhanced filtering capability using just 1 air pump.
●Water flow through theconnected filters (crosssection)(In case of freshwater fish / same for both 1A and 2A)

12 juvenile altum angelfish bred in a tank of 600 X 450 X 450 mm (23.6 X 17.7 X 17.7 in.) size.
2 sets of Soft Type 1A and 2A connected. Considering aquarium size, this set up is a little extravagant. However, as altum angelfish are particular about water
quality, and with the future in mind when they grow and need to be placed in a larger tank, we decided to go with overly good water quality in this case.
With maintenance in mind, Stream Head 1 which creates currents in one direction is set towards the back of the aquarium, causing feces, etc. to gather towards
the front of the aquarium. Each morning, feces is sucked out and the same amount of water taken out during that process is replaced (approx. 1 bucketful).
Frozen red worms used for food; water temperature kept at 28°C (82.4°F) ; pH level kept at between 6.5 to 7.0.
2A 0.50 + Connector Set + 1A 0.50

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Connector Set

Inlet Funnel Specifications●Example of usage

with optional part, Inlet Funnels

By using 2 Inlet Funnels which conduct
physical filtration, this system significantly
raises filtering capability.

●Water flow through the Inlet
Funnel (cross-section)

2A 0.50 + Inlet Funnels

Inlet Funnel

Pre-filter Specifications
Exchange the center pipe with the Hose Adaptor,
and connect to external or hood filter, to set up asystem with a pre-filter function. Such usage boosts
filtering power and reduces burden on the main filter.

Hose Adaptor

2A 0.50 + Hose Adaptor

Example of connection to an external filter

2A Hard Type - standard issue / With Stream
Head 2 attached

2A Soft Type - standard issue / With Stream
Head 1 attached●All units in quarts/inches/feet/ounces are approximate.

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●Soft TypePower House Small Filter
Want to be particular about the water, but enjoy your aquarium
without too much fuss? The Small Filter was developed with suchaquarists in mind.
A system that fully brings out the features of high-performance
Power House filtering media, is all contained within the small andstylish ceramic body.
Should moss grow on the ceramic body, it can simply be wiped off,
returning to its original beautiful appearance. To make thisproduct as durable as possible, the air tube and gasket are madeof 100% silicon and the Air Driver (air discharge spout) made ofceramic, so although compact, you can feel secure about using thisfilter over the long term.
It is suited for use as main filter for a small tank (45 cm/17.7 in.
and under), or as sub-filter for a medium-sized tank (approx. 60
cm/23.6 in.). The Small Filter is perfect for people who wish to use
a high-grade product conveniently and over long periods of time.

■Power House Small Filter Hard Type34

king cobra guppy and power House Small Filter Hard Type

●Hard TypeHow Power House
Small Filter Works

Connect filter’s air tube to air
pump, and the force thatdischarges air from thecenter pipe sucks dirty water
into the filter, where physicalfiltration by sponge, andbiofiltration and pH control byPower House are conducted,
then releasing clean waterback to the tank.

●Supplies oxygen
Aeration provides
oxygen needed bywhat is being bred
and also bacteria.
(Connect to air
pump)●Physical filtration
Sponge removes
debris floating in
the water

80mm (3.1 in.)

Filter 2

Compact yet full-fledged filter apparatus.
The stylish submersible filter with a ceramic body.

Power
House

Power
House

80mm (3.1 in.)

●Replacement ●Replacement
SpongeParts●Replacement Power House
Hard TypeSoft Type●Biofiltration
Microbes inhabiting
Power
House
conduct nitrification
activity resulting in
biofiltration●pH control
Power House works
to control rise (SoftType) or drop
(Hard Type) in pH
level, creating
comfortable waterconditions.

●2 units of Small Filter Hard Type placed in a 60 cm(23.6 in.) tank■Air Tube
Made of 100% silicon, will notharden and will remain flexible
even when immersed in waterover the long term.
●Small Filter Soft Type placed in a 45 cm (17.7 in.) tankTo raise beautiful and nicely shaped
discus and guppy in an aquarium,
managing the quality of breeding water
becomes a key point.
The “Small Filter Hard Type” controls dropin pH level, creating breeding water
suited to fish and as a result, making it
possible to breed nicely shaped fish.

■Power House Small Filter Soft TypeTo enjoy the beautiful colors of apisto andsmall characin, creating suitable water isthe first important step.
The “Small Filter Soft Type” controls rise in
pH level, making it the ideal filter for
creating “slightly-acid soft water” thatapisto and small characin prefer, andmaintains that comfortable environment
over long periods of time, helping toenhance your aquarium.

Juvenile alenquer discus and Small Filter Hard TypeBlue neon tetra and Small Filter Soft Type●All units in quarts/inches/feet/ounces are approximate.

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Cover Photo: SS Grade Crystal Red Shrimp
Using external filter, Power House Soft Type M Size and MicroHouse Kit(Photo courtesy of Munechika Fish Farm: http://www.mff.jp/)

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