NewsNew book
February 2009. Based on the sold-out book "Kompaktwissen Echsen" [German for "Lizards in a Nutshell"], the book provides a detailed portrait of most commercially available agamids and includes exact origin-related information on temperature, humidity and precipitation values for optimum care under natural conditions. Supplemented by an extensive general section on care and diet, as well as terrarium decoration and technology, this book is an indispensable reference. Innovative measuring and control devices
New in the program are two innovative control devices, the digital humidity and temperature controller ClimaControl, as well as the dual-circuit temperature controller Biotherm pro. The ClimaControl system can be used to optionally control the combination humidity + temperature or the combination humidity + timer switch. The humidity control system includes a safety cut-out function for connected sprinkler systems. The temperature can be controlled in increments of 0.2° C. It is possible to switch from heating to cooling mode. The timer control can switch at one-second intervals. All slots can be manually switched on and off manually. It is possible to set a visual and an audible alarm. The display showing all desired and actual values can be illuminated. A control strip for two slots with LED status indication, as well as a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor are included in delivery. A memory function provides protection against loss of data in the event of a power failure. The Biotherm pro system has comparable product features. The humidity can also be time-controlled instead of control via a sensor cable. This permits control of a second, independent, temperature. The free slot could be used for a simultaneously connected cooling unit, a second temperature zone, temperature control of a second terrarium, or for controlling an incubator.
The range of feeding tweezers was extended to include 20 cm, 30 cm and 40 cm tweezers made of stainless steel. The tweezers are available as straight and curved designs. An attractive packaging was developed at the same time.
Photo rear panel, 100 cm in heightJust recently, the popular photo rear panel theme Red Canyon also became available in a height of 100 cm.
New pressure spray bottle
The new pressure spray can, with a capacity of 2 litres, for increasing humidity in terrariums is added to the range. The product is equipped with a high-quality, finely adjustable brass nozzle. Continuous spraying can be set with the slide switch. Additionally, the bottle is provided with an excess-pressure relief valve. Innovative adhesive for decorations
With DekoFix, a universal two-component adhesive has become available for the secure bonding of decorations. The beige-brown colour is hardly noticeable when hardened. It can be used to bond stone, wood, plastic, ceramic materials, metal and glass. DekoFix can even be processed under water.
Innovative terrarium decorations
With the decorative corner cave "Bark Underground", Dohse Aquaristik presents a cave that provides the inhabitant of a terrarium with an ideal hiding spot. The top sections is covered by substrate so that only the bark-structured entrance is visible. New prepared food line
In the year that the HOBBY Terraristics had its tenth anniversary, Dohse Aquaristik complemented its product range further still by developing its own line of foods. Carefully selected high quality and easily digested ingredients, high-grade proteins, essential vitamins, mineral salts and trace elements guarantee a balanced diet and therefore long-term health. The well-matched feed composition for adult animals provides energy to promote activity and the growth of muscles, tissue and bones. The in-house feed composition for young animals pays particular attention to their special nutritional requirements promoting healthy growth and the resistance to disease. The types of feed are finely balanced to meet the needs of agamids, iguanas, and terrapins; the feed is supplied in containers of 250, 500 and 1,000 ml for adult and juvenile animals respectively. Innovative digital thermometer/hygrometer
A digital thermometer/hygrometer that can be stuck onto the terrarium panel on the inside is added to the product range. Integrated, high-quality sensors measure at intervals of 5 seconds within a measuring range from -3 to 50° C and 30 to 90 %. New UV-B energy-saving lamp
New floating islands
New UV-B All-day spotlights
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Since August 2007, the frequently sold 23 Watt HOBBY UV Compact energy-saving lamp is on offer with a reduced 4 % UV-B component. The illuminant is ideal for irradiation of forest- and rain forest inhabiting species, since the dense foliage in their endemic area reduces the penetration of UV radiation. The 4 % version is sold as UV Compact Jungle, the 8 % version as UV Compact Desert.
In July 2007, the "HOBBY Terraristik" brand offered floating cork islands for turtles and amphibians in three sizes. The supplied fastening kit for the aquarium glass enables the "Cork Island” floating island to automatically adapt to the level of the water and, as substitute for solid ground, allows the animals to leave the water at any time. In contrast to rigid foam products, the genuine cork HOBBY floating island does not discolour or become brittle. Through cooperation with a leading German lighting company, the two lamps achieve convincing performance, with 8000 hours lifetime on average.
Since June 2007, we are marketing a new UV-B spotlight with reduced UV-B emission. A UV-B dose is decisive for the reptiles’ Vitamin D3 synthesis and for rachitis prophylaxis. The dose is the multiplication of irradiation intensity and irradiation period. To achieve nature-equivalent UV-B doses, the HOBBY UV SUN LUX with its high UV-B irradiance has been used in terraristics for many years. This illuminant is ideal for large terraria and brief irradiation. However, many terrarium owners prefer an illuminant with reduced UV-B concentration that, through simultaneously providing light and heat, is thus ideal for all-day use. For this reason, Dohse Aquaristik developed the HOBBY UV ALL DAY together with a leading lighting company. To provide lizards endemic to Melbourne with a UV-B dose equal to spending one hour in the Australian sun, for instance, the animal needs UV SUN LUX radiation for only 14 minutes, but can spend almost seven-and-a-half hours under the UV ALL DAY.
