1000 x Bio Balls for Pond/Aquarium and Fish Tank Filter Media

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Cleaning the sponge and adjusting the flow is easy, with clear instructions provided by the manufacturer. In our four-week testing window, the only issue encountered was needing to adjust the suction cups. But once fixed, there were no further issues. This was the most expensive model we tested, but our testing confirmed its value. Yes, you need to wash ceramic rings to remove the detritus trapped in them so that water can flow through the ceramic rings with ease. Thus, more bacteria can grow on the ceramic rings thanks to the water flow. Before choosing the best biological filter media is good to know how this filtration work and what types of bacteria are used. There are two different types of bacteria used in biological filtration, each performs different roles to promote aquarium health. Nitrifying Bacteria This depends on the size of your tank, type of filter and the type of bio media. Most manufacturers will recommend a volume or usage rate and it’s usually easy to follow. How Often Should I Clean My Biological Filter Media? These balls are designed in a patterned structure, hence they contain ample spaces or grooves that increase the surface area and enable them to carry even more amounts of nitrifying bacteria.

These bacteria are essential for the breakdown of ammonia and nitrites in your aquarium water, which can be harmful to your fish. Don’t change your biological filter media unless it’s really starting to degrade. Biomedia will last many months, and when you do remove it you’ll be removing your beneficial bacteria too. Do I Need To Use Other Media In My Filter? If this happens not only will it make it hard for beneficial bacteria to colonize, but it can also lead to a build-up of more harmful bacteria. If these bacteria start to out-compete the friendly nitrifying bacteria then the breakdown of ammonia in your tank will be much less effective. How To Choose The Best Biological Filter MediaIf you are setting up a new freshwater aquarium, you will need to add bacteria to your filter system.

We would recommend that these are rinsed when a water change is performed on your fish tank so that any waste debris that is not caught by the layer of filter foam is removed from the bio balls. There are many benefits to using biological filter media in your aquarium. Some of the most important ones are: Lastly, even though, almost every article about Ceramic rings mentions their ability to house denitrifying bacteria as a huge advantage… in reality, we do not have sufficient data. There are no tests that can show us the efficiency of these denitrifying bacteria in Ceramic rings. Deliveries will take place between 09:00-17:00 Monday to Friday. Delivery outside of these hours may be subject to an additional fee and local depot availability.However, bio balls might be the better option if you have a filter or sump tank with high water flow, which is commonly found in large aquarium and pond settings. Bioballs: Whether made of ceramic or plastic, these small balls provide housing for good bacteria running your nitrogen cycle. Take some of the water you removed from your tank and swish the bio balls around in it. Don’t scrub or wipe your bio balls as this can remove the bacteria. They will also keep the PH balance at neutral for a long time and can absorb and dissolve poisonous ions. Overall a very efficient way of improving water quality! How many Bio balls do I need for my tank?