{"product_id":"shrimps-affair-ugf-set","title":"Shrimps Affair UGF set","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eShrimps Affair UGF Set – Optimal pH Stability for Your Caridina Shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Shrimps Affair UGF set is a robust filter box made from high-quality, durable acrylic – perfect for shrimp aquariums with active soil. The box itself measures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e15 × 15 × 9.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e (L × W × H). With the included adjustable riser tube, the total height becomes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e23.5–35.0 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e – easily adaptable to your aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe four corners are reinforced with acrylic pieces that cover the glue joints internally. This prevents dirt and particles from penetrating the glued edges – ensuring cleaner operation and longer lifespan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhy the UGF box from Shrimps Affair is perfect for shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThis smart solution (often called a soil filter or UGF for shrimp) is specially designed for shrimp aquariums with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003epH-lowering active soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e (active buffering soil). By filling the box with a concentrated amount of soil, you get:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eFast and extremely stable pH reduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e – the soil works effectively where the water circulates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSuper easy soil replacement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e – just replace the soil in the box instead of disrupting the entire substrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eLonger durability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e of soil in the rest of the aquarium – the active effect is concentrated in the UGF box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eBetter control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e over parameters – ideal for sensitive Caridina species such as Crystal Red, Taiwan Bee, Blue Bolt, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHow to build your UGF box (from bottom up):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e1.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eBase plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e placed at the bottom of the box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e2.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eRiser tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e (with air hose and valve) placed on the base plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e3.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCoarse \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003efilter foam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e4.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCeramic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003efilter media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e (ceramic rings \/ bio-media)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e5.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eActive soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e (buffering soil) filled on top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWater is drawn down through the materials in the box and blown out into the aquarium via the riser tube – powerful biological filtration that keeps the water crystal clear and parameters stable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhat's included in the set?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAcrylic UGF box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBase plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAdjustable riser tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAir hose + air valve\u003cbr\u003e→ Connect directly to your air pump (air pump not included)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHow long does the soil in the box last?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eLifespan varies depending on water source (tap \/ RO), water change frequency, bio-load, and the type of soil you use. Since the amount of soil is less than with a full substrate, it needs to be changed more often – but that's precisely what makes the system so practical: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003equick and easy replacement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e without disturbing the shrimp or the rest of the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBest tip: Measure pH regularly. When the value starts to creep up, it's time to change the soil in the box – this way, you keep pH low and stable with minimal effort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eShrimps Affair UGF Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e – the method many experienced Caridina breeders (including pros like Darick from Shrimps Affair) swear by for super stable parameters and healthy, colorful shrimp in shrimp aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eOrder your set now at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ultrashrimps.se\/\"\u003eultrashrimps.se\u003c\/a\u003e and give your shrimp optimal conditions! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ultra Shrimps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55951860957510,"sku":null,"price":36.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/0114\/4646\/files\/ugf-filter.jpg?v=1770636344","url":"https:\/\/ultrashrimps.se\/en-eu\/products\/shrimps-affair-ugf-set","provider":"Ultra Shrimps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}