Aperture Now Exclusive US Distributor of Aquaforest

Aperture Pet & Life, the new, integrated company for some of the largest brands in the aquatics industry, including Bulk Reef Supply, Neptune Systems, EcoTech Marine and AquaIllumination, is pleased to announce that it has teamed up with Aquaforest^® to provide aquarists and retailers across the US with all that Aquaforest has to offer. 

Aquaforest is a globally trusted brand sold in over 70 countries, who has been committed to empowering aquarists for over 25 years, with products rooted in science, inspired by experience, and manufactured in Poland (EU) to meet the demands of aquarists who expect the highest quality standards. 

This new, exclusive distribution partnership will provide consistent availability to the US market of Aquaforest’s end-to-end line of Marine, expert Lab line and Freshwater products, including: salts, additives, media, equipment, fish/coral foods, and the new Aquaforest OceanGuard^TM aquariums for beginner to expert aquarists.

• Aquaforest Salt. Aquaforest manufactures and produces 6 types of salt in Brzesko, Poland ranging from their Sea Salt (fish only), Reef Salt (most popular), Probiotic Reef Salt (for nutrient control), Mineral Salt (for ionic stability,) and newest line of salts that will be available soon –  Hybrid Pro Salt (made with evaporated sea flakes and mined sea salt) and Reef Salt + (for those who prefer higher parameters).

• Aquaforest OceanGuard^TM aquariums. They are available in 5 sizes ranging from 73 gallons (AF275) to 259 gallons (AF 980) and 6 different colored cabinet doors and panels that are interchangeable. The cabinet  is manufactured using 100% marine yacht hardwood plywood for ultra-strong cabinet construction and comes pre-assembled with the only certificate of safety in the industry backed by the EU - B31. Pilkington Europe produces the Opti-white^TM crystal clear glass for increased scratch-resistance and true-to color accuracy of fish and corals. The plumbing is designed to be nearly silent while providing optimal flow between the aquarium and sump, which is also hand-made in Aquaforest’s factory in Poland. Lastly, and the only part not made in Europe, is the hinges. They were specially made to be able to handle the pressures of salt and water without rusting.   

• Aquaforest Life Bio Fil and AF Rock. These two products are truly innovative and revolutionary. Aquaforest Life Bio Fil is the only bio-media product on the market that comes with live beneficial bacteria already saturated on the surface of the media. This dramatically reduces the time needed to cycle an aquarium as well as adds to the biological diversity of a reef tank's ecology (this can be further amplified when using Aquaforest Life Source, Pro Bio S and Pro Bio F bacteria media). AF Rock is hand-made from naturally occurring materials, individually sculpted to ensure uniqueness and visual appeal, coated with an ecologically safe compound to resemble natural coralline algae from day one. At the same time, the AF Rock is extremely light weight and porous to foster the growth of beneficial bacteria while supporting a stable pH/KH without you having to worry about pests, hitch-hikers, or nuisance algae. 

For more information or to purchase Aquaforest products, retailers can reach out to their Aperture sales representative or visit our wholesale portal. Aquarists can purchase Aquaforest products at their favorite local fish store or online retailer.

About Aperture

Aperture is a leading online retailer, manufacturer and distributor of products and solutions in over 50 countries through an integrated platform, which includes the industry’s leading online marketplace for saltwater aquarists, world-class products for the success of saltwater, freshwater and reptile and amphibian ecosystems and habitats, distribution operations, sales professionals and one of the pet industry’s largest YouTube platforms, with over 400,000 subscribers and 110 million views. Through its banner brands Bulk Reef Supply, Neptune Systems, EcoTech Marine, Aquaillumination, Leap Habitats and others, the company offers its customers the products and resources they need to create thriving ecosystems. For more information, visit www.apetlife.com.

About Aquaforest

Aquaforest was established in 1995 to meet a need for aquatic substrates and aquatic plant fertilizers for Polish/European Union Zoos, Public Aquariums, and professional plant farms.

Today, Aquaforest has evolved to be one of the largest producers of aquatic goods for the marine and freshwater trade. With over 250 high-quality products ranging from beginner to expert, and home to commercial use, every bag/bucket of salt, additive, supplement, Aquaforest OceanGuard Aquarium, or piece of equipment is proudly manufactured in Poland and sold in 70+ countries.

Aquaforest’s mission is to foster healthy, thriving aquariums that make their owners proud regardless of whether it's a home, retail, or public aquarium. 

Bulk Reef Supply, Neptune Systems, EcoTech Marine, Aquaillumination and Leap Habitats are trademarks of Aperture, LLC. ©2022 Aperture, LLC. All rights reserved. 

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