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Laying a Path to a New Age

In the history of Aquarium Industry, there were some epoch-making events. One of such events is the introduction of the all-glass aquarium product. ADA Pollen Glass-CO2 diffuser is the first model of such products. It diffuces CO2 in a form of tiny bubbles like pollens and spreads CO2 into the aquarium water. The transparent glass products are blended into the water environment and do not disrupt the aquascape. Each Pollen Glass is professionally hand-crafted by skilled craftsmen, and makes a clear distinction from other conventional plastic diffusers mass-produced in factory. Initially many people believed easy-to-break glass materials were not appropriate for the aquarium products. On the contrary, ADA focused on the characteristics of glass: its clarity and flexibility like water. For us, glass was the most appropriate material for aquarium products. The release of Pollen Glass presaged the coming of a new age of the planted aquarium. In a continuing series, unique glass products such as CO2 Bubble Counter, Pollen Glass Beetle Series and Beetle Counter were released, and the glass-made CO2 supply products became synonymous with the Nature Aquarium Goods. The image of ADA was established as a manufacturer of the glass products.

The development history of CO2 supply products overlaps the history of our company, and we have a strong commitment to the CO2 products. Now CO2 supply system using small CO2 cartridge and CO2 regulator is common practice. However, it was ADA who released the first CO2 supply system, 74-TA/ Ver. 1, in 1985. In the era when aquatic plants were treated as replaceable aquarium parts, establishment of such a CO2 supply system contributed significantly for simplifying the aquatic plant maintenance. We wanted to promote the aquatic plants hobby and spread among general public. In its process, we faced the challenge of improving the safety features of CO2 supply system. In spite of its size, small CO2 cartridge has a high-pressure gas as in a large bottle. So we placed a safety seal on the opening part to avoid accidental discharge. In addition, since the introduction of the first model, TA/ Ver. 1, CO2 regulator has been remodeled and upgraded repeatedly. For example, a durable inner seal which passed more than 1,000 cartridge attachment experiments was adopted, and it was the end of bothersome seal replacement. Beginners and female users tend to be uncomfortable with setting up a cartridge. But the floating needle, designed to open the cartridge seal vertically, reduced the resistance feeling and prevented a gas leakage. All the CO2 regulators in our product line-ups have the highest standard safety features and functionality.

Additionally, a sense of playful touch is also very important for the product of hobby. You can see such a playful touch in products like Beetle Counter in which CO2 bubbles climb up spirally. Cabochon Ruby, whose red mineral like a ruby goes up and down in the glass, and CO2 74 Tropical Forest No. 1-3, which contains image fragrances of the world's three largest tropical forests. All these products have the pleasure of seeing, using and selecting. Here you can find the contentment only ADA CO2 System provides.

PRODUCTS

Pollen Glass

102-101 Pollen Glass for CO2
102-111 Pollen Glass for AIR

It is a basic model of diffuser designed for 60cm size aquarium. It disperses CO2 in fine bubbles and diffuses it efficiently into the water. The original model of Pollen Glass is simple design and does not disturb aquascape.

Pollen Glass TYPE-2

102-1013 Pollen Glass Type-2 for CO2

The diffusion filter position is higher than original model. The basic performance, such as CO2 diffusing ability is same as original Pollen Glass. Please choose as your preference.


*Size & Diameter

Pollen Glass TYPE-3

102-1014 Pollen Glass Type-3 for CO2

Type 3 inherited the diffusing ability from original and TYPE-2 and made a renewal of basic design. Silicone tube connecting part is in upright position, and it can be connected without bending the tube. It is for 60cm tank.

New Pollen Glass

102-1011 CO2

New Pollen Glass in the redesigned model of the Pollen Glass, with diagonally cut opening. You can set the New Pollen Glass neatly inside the Cube Garden with a furnished Joint Glass.

Pollen Glass Mini

102-1012 CO2

Pollen Glass Mini is designed for small size aquariums such as Cube Garden Mini S and M. (For pool type aquarium with less than 4mm glass thickness) It can be set without using any suction cups and sits discreetly in the small size aquarium tank.

Pollen Glass Large Series

102-106 20Ø CO2
102-116 20Ø AIR
102-107 30Ø CO2
102-117 30Ø AIR

This is the Pollen Glass with a wider diffusion filter. Its unique J-shape glass pipe design sits elegantly inside the aquarium tank. 20Ø is designed for 60cm tank with fully grown sun plants, and 30Ø for 90cm tank.

 

Pollen Glass Beetle

102-103 30Ø CO2
102-113 30Ø AIR
102-104 40Ø CO2
102-114 40Ø AIR
102-105 50Ø CO2
102-115 50Ø AIR

Pollen Glass Beetle has a wider diffusion filter. Unique design Beetle sits conveniently on an inside corner of an aquarium tank. For a large size tank, Beetle can be placed on multiple numbers of corners. 30Ø is suitable for 90cm standard size tank, 40Ø for 90-120cm tank, and 50Ø for 120cm tank.

Ball Glass

102-451 CO2

Ball Glass is a CO2 diffuser designed for extra small size aquariums or shallow water terrariums. It disperses CO2 from the white ball part.

Joint Glass

102-701 JG-001 Inner diameter 11mm
102-702 JG-002 Inner diameter 18mm
102-703 JG-003 Inner diameter 22mm
102-704 JG-004 Inner diameter 31mm
102-707 JG-007 Inner diameter 12mm, Height 210mm
102-708 JG-008 Inner diameter 50mm, Height 160mm

Joint Glass is the connection parts for preventing silicon tube bent at edge of tank. Please choose size depending on thickness of tank or connecting situation of silicon tube.

Cabochon Ruby

102-512

It is a durable and decorative check valve. The valve is produced from a mineral close to Ruby, and it does not deteriorate after long term use. Unlike the check valve with silicon valve, it is not necessary to replace on a periodic basis.

CO2 Bubble Counter

102-201

It is a bubble counter for measuring the amount of CO2 supply by simple counting method. Even the beginners can easily understand the CO2 supply amount and make an appropriate amount of CO2 supply. Its simple yet functional design well matches Pollen Glass.

CO2 Beetle Counter

102-202

It is a CO2 bubble counter for large size aquariums requiring a large CO2 supply. It has a practical and playful design, and the bubbles can be easily counted as CO2 rises in a spiral. It is designed to be used with Pollen Glass Large or Pollen Glass Beetle.

CO2 System 74-Tropical Forest

101-104 NO.1 Amazonian
101-105 NO.2 Malayan
101-106 NO.3 African
101-107 Three Bottle Set

CO2 Advance System Tropical Forest series No. 1,2,3 are among the world safest small CO2 cartridge, designed specifically for the planted aquarium. The sterile carbon dioxide not only has disinfectant properties, but also produces the fragrance of a natural forest, deodorizing aquarium water and enhancing relaxation effect of your Nature Aquarium.

No. 1 Rich Jungle fragrance of the Amazon
No. 2 Fresh pristine forest air of the Borneo
No. 3 Sweet tropical jungle fragrance of the West Africa .
*Original connection pitch and safety seal

 

Clear Stand

101-207 CLEAR STAND

CLEAR STAND is a CO2 cartridge stand specially designed for ADA CO2 System 74 - Tropical Forest series.
A set of a cartridge and a CO2 regulator (CO2 System 74-YA/Ver.2 or SA) is now placed on the side of a tank in an elegant form.
Its clear acrylic material goes well with frame-less aquariums like Cube Garden.
** Available for tanks 6mm or less in thickness.
** The attached photo is showing a set-up image. The regulator, cartridge and ball valve are not included.

CO2 Advanced System

101-602 Black
101-603 White

CO2 Advance System includes every equipment required for CO2 supplementation such as Pollen Glass, Glass Counter, CO2 System 74-YA/ver.2. Therefore, this is suitable system kit for a beginner supplying CO2 to the water plants for the first time. Furnished Green Bacter serves to nurture filtration bacteria and stimulates their activity. It is highly effective at early stage of the setup to stabilize the filtration condition.

Contents; CO2 System 74-YA/Ver. 2, CO2 System 74 Tropical Forest No. 1 Amazonian, Pollen Glass CO2, CO2 Glass Counter, Check Valve, Ball Valve, Cap Stand, Pressure resistance Tube, Silicon Tube, Suction Cup, Syringe, and Green Bacter

CO2 System 74-YA/Ver. 2

101-002 Black
101-006 White

YA is the basic regular for CO2 Small cartridge. Aqua Design Amano introduced the world's first small cartridge system in aquarium industry, and developed many CO2 regulators for a long period of time. We value both safety and function, and chose to use reliable Japanese parts for the regulator. The accuracy of Speed Controller adjustment has been improved furthermore, and CO2 system 74-YA also fulfills needs of advanced aquarium hobbyists.

  • Decompression function/ 0.3 (+-0.1) MPa
  • A bottle of CO2 system 74 Tropical Forest No. 1 Amazonia included
  • Using CO2 small cartridge in laid condition may lead to malfunction of the regulator or become a cause of glitch. Please make sure to use the small cartridge in standing position in Cap Stand (Optional). The Internal seal exchange is not necessary.

CO2 System 74-SA

101-004

CO2 System 74-SA is the expert model with meter indicating CO2 discharge pressure. You can control the discharge pressure in a rage of 0-0.35MPa with easy-to-handle upper black dial. With SA regulator you can control the pressure depending on number of aquarium tank you are going to distribute.

  • Decompression function/ 0-0.35 MPa Variable
  • A bottle of CO2 system 74 Tropical Forest No. 1 Amazonia included
  • Using CO2 small cartridge in laid condition may lead to malfunction of the regulator or become a cause of glitch. Please make sure to use the small cartridge in standing position in Cap Stand (Optional). The Internal seal exchange is not necessary.
  • Discharge pressure can be controlled in a rage of 0-0.35MPa.

Cap Stand

102-203 Black
102-206 White
101-204 Metal

CO2 small cartridge bottle must be used in upright position for preventing liquefied gas getting into the regulator. This Cap Stand is a stand for the cartridge bottle. Please choose from three types.

Tower

101-112

Refillable tank is very economical, and best for the large aquarium tanks, or distribution to multiple aquariums, when considering running cost in the long term. Simple and elegant stainless steel cover is designed for both safety and beauty. Keeps CO2 tank securely upright and prevents CO2 burst due to sudden rises in surface temperature.

  • For CO2 regulations, use CO2 Attache Regulator or CO2 Speed Regulator
  • Tower/20 Stainless Case: 50 cm height,11 cm diameter

CO2 Attache Regulator

101-301 Black

Standard type regulator for use with Tower. Fixed pressure inhibition function (0.3 MPa) allows it to be connected to NA Control Timer, for convenient automatic CO2 Supply control.

  • Includes a white internal seal
  • It cannot be connected to CO2 small cartridge .

CO2 Speed Regulator

101-303

A larger version of the top class CO2 System 74-SA regulator, for use with Tower. Adjustable pressure inhibition function (0.2-0.3MPa) allows the outflow pressure to be manually controlled, and compatible with distribution parts, for CO2 distribution to multiple aquariums, and the use of CO2 automatic supply.

  • Includes a white inner seal
  • By turning black dial, you can stop CO2 supply.

CO2 Adapter

101-304

This is an adapter to connect CO2 System 74-YA Ver.2 and SA regulator to the refillable CO2 tank.

  • This is exclusively designed for ADA genuine CO2 System74-YA/Ver. 2 and SA. Includes a white internal seal.

 

NA Control Timer

101-402 50Hz
101-403 60Hz

Voltage 100V 50/60Hz

NA Control Timer makes control of lighting, aeration and CO2 supply automatically. It has three outlets: two for lighting control and one for air pump. The outlet for air pump is inversely connected with lighting circuit, and it is activated when the timer is turned off.

EL Valve

101-411

Voltage 100V 50/60Hz

EL-Valve can be used in combination with any commercially available electric timer, and it can control CO2 supply automatically with help of electro-magnetic valve.

 

Air Sweeper

108-201 Air Sweeper Metal Type
108-2011 Air Sweeper Glass Type
108-202 Clean Beads 30g

It is a deodorant container, and designed for adding effects of aroma, deodorizing and disinfection to the air sent to the aquarium tank. Forest fragrance Glean Beads reduces the aquarium tank odor during the aeration at night.

  • Don't use for CO2 system.

Speed Controller

110-061 Speed Controller
110-062 Speed Controller G

Flow rate controller for precise CO2 supply. If one source of CO2 is branched off, each line would need a separate Speed Controller.

Stop Valve

110-031 Hand Valve
110-042 Ball Valve Black
110-044 Ball Valve White
110-041 Ball Valve G

Easy On-Off CO2 flow switch by turning the handle. Ball Valve has a larger handle for easy operability.

Joint Parts

110-011 Straight Union
110-012 Elbow Union
110-013 Stop Cap
110-0141 Joint Stick Metal Type (3pcs)

For connection of CO2 lines. Use Pressure-proof tube for connection, or Joint Stick is necessary for connection with Silicon Tube.

Mini Gauge

110-071 Mini Gauge (Inline Type)

CO2 pressure gauge to be inserted to another distribution part. Close the line and stop the flow to measure the pressure.

 

Multiple Line Branch


110-001 T branch (Blue)
110-003 T branch (Black)
110-004 Y branch (Blue)
110-006 Black
110-007 A branch
110-008 VI branch
110-009 Cross branch
110-021 1-3 branch
110-022 104 branch
110-023 1-6 branch
110-024 1-3-1 branch
110-025 1-6-1 branch

For distribution from one CO2 source multiple lines.

Gray Parts Set

101-506 Gray Parts Set

A set of accessories (Suction Cups, Silicon Tube, One-way flow Valve) for the installation of glass products of CO2 distribution.

Tube Holder

110-301 - 2 tube Holding Clamp
110-301 - 3 tube Holding Clamp
110-301 - 4 tube Holding Clamp

Neatly and efficiently organize 2-4 Pressure Tube lines.

Pressure resistance Tube


110-120 Black 2m
110-100 Black 20m
110-121 Green 2m
110-101 Green 20m
110-122 Red 2m
110-102 Red 20m
110-123 Ocher 2m
110-103 Ocher 20m
110-124 Orange 2m
110-104 Orange 20m
110-125 Snow White 2m
110-105 Snow White 20m
110-126 Yellow 2m
110-106 Yellow 20m
110-127 Blue 2m
110-107 Blue 20m
110-128 Clear Blue 2m
110-108 Clear Blue 20m
110-129 Clear 2m
110-109 Clear 20m
110-130 Gun Metallic 2m
110-110 Gun Metallic 20m

For connection of distribution parts. 11 colors. In case of distributing multiple lines, it is very helpful to change the color according to the distribution lines.

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