Filter Bio-Media

AquaClear Bio-Max Inserts increase the biological filtration efficiency of your aquarium filter, while enhancing its ability to reduce harmful ammonia and nitrites. These highly porous ceramic rings provide maximum surface area to facilitate the growth of beneficial bacteria. These bacteria break down toxic water contaminants and help to create a clean, healthy aquatic habitat for your aquarium fish.

• Expands biological capacity of aquariums
• Provides optimal living conditions for beneficial bacteria
• Enhances ammonia and nitrite reduction
• Safe for fresh and saltwater use

Sizing: Sized to fit AquaClear Aquarium Filters.

• Size 20: 5-20 gallon aquariums
• Size 30: 10-30 gallon aquariums
• Size 50: 20-50 gallon aquariums
• Size 70: 40-70 gallon aquariums
• Size 110: 60-110 gallon aquariums

This Spaces Places 5X biological pond filter is the perfect addition to your fountain, koi pond, small pond, waterscape, statuary, and other types of water displays. This filter is most compatible with Spaces Placess FR Model Pumps. The biological media balls help grow beneficial bacteria to naturally balance you water feature. Your water display will be healthy as ever with this filter helping keep your pond clean and making the water look crystal clear. The bio filter is easy to place into your pond and just as easy to remove for cleaning. The filter is especially great for reducing clogged fountain nozzles. Keep your water display clear, healthy, and a beautiful look with the help of this filter. Pond Water Pump Sold Separately!

Boyd Enterprises Chemi-Pure is an ionic media acts mechanically as well as chemically, absorbing all the various elements of decomposition. The resin produces negatively charged ions, while removing excess acids and ammonia.

• Keeps pH at constant level
• Chemical absorption filter
• Aids in the natural balance of positive and negative charges
  

Chemi-Pure comes packed in pure polyester filter bags in sealed plastic bottles, called 1 unit, one of which is recommended for up to 40 gallons of water, and which is completely active for 4-6 months with no `regeneration` or cleaning required and is cheaper than carbon or pads. Use 1 unit up to 40 gallons, 2 units from 40 to 100 gallons, above 100 gallons add one unit for every 25 gals.

Please note: product is supposed to arrive moist. (As carbon draws moisture from the resin beads in this product, once they crack or dry, they are no longer active, so it must be shipped and used while moist).

Boyd Enterprises Chemi-Pure is an ionic media acts mechanically as well as chemically, absorbing all the various elements of decomposition. The resin produces negatively charged ions, while removing excess acids and ammonia.

• Keeps pH at constant level
• Chemical absorption filter
• Aids in the natural balance of positive and negative charges
  

Chemi-Pure comes packed in pure polyester filter bags in sealed plastic bottles, called 1 unit, one of which is recommended for up to 40 gallons of water, and which is completely active for 4-6 months with no `regeneration` or cleaning required and is cheaper than carbon or pads. Use 1 unit up to 40 gallons, 2 units from 40 to 100 gallons, above 100 gallons add one unit for every 25 gals.

Please note: product is supposed to arrive moist. (As carbon draws moisture from the resin beads in this product, once they crack or dry, they are no longer active, so it must be shipped and used while moist).

Boyd Chemi-Pure Blue provides all the benefits of original Chemi-Pure, tailored specifically for the needs of marine and reef aquariums. This proprietary blend of low-dust, pelleted, activated carbon in a nylon bag is an all-in-one media that provides superior filtration to keep your water crystal clear.

• Premium activated carbon high grade ion-exchange resins
• All-in-one filter media in a nylon bag
• Specially designed for marine and reef aquariums

Chemi-Pure Blue features a highly effective blend of activated carbon and high capacity ion-exchange resins that significantly reduces organic compounds, waste, and phosphates, while raising redox and maintaining a stable pH in saltwater aquariums.

Additional Benefits:

• Creates positive neurological environments of fish
• Mimics a natural environment
• Removes dissolved organics, coppers, metals, odors and phenol
• Supports a healthy appetite and increases fish life span
• Eliminates osmotic shock
• Prevents ion antagonism
• 4-6 month shelf life

Cascade Bio Ceramic Rings are a convenient ready-to-use nylon mesh filter bag filled with ceramic filter rings. Surface area and pores sized to accommodate bacteria necessary for biological balance and to remove toxic ammonia and nitrite.

• Convenient ready-to-use nylon mesh filter bag
• Helps remove toxic Ammonia and Nitrite
• Surface area and pores sized to accommodate bacteria necessary for biological balance

Cascade Bio Ceramic Rings produce crystal clear water and are perfect for use in any canister filter, or in any Penn-Plax Cascade Canister Filter.

The Replacement Bio-Sponge for the Penn Plax Cascade Internal Filter optimizes colonization of beneficial aerobic bacteria and removes ammonia and nitrites.

• Quick and easy to replace
• Convenient, no-fuss replacement sponge
• Replace monthly for optimum water quality

Specifications: Fits Penn-Plax Cascade 300 Internal Filter

The Replacement Bio-Sponge for the Penn Plax Cascade Internal Filter optimizes colonization of beneficial aerobic bacteria and removes ammonia and nitrites.

• Quick and easy to replace
• Convenient, no-fuss replacement sponge
• Replace monthly for optimum water quality

Specifications: Fits Penn-Plax Cascade 300 Internal Filter

The Replacement Bio-Sponge for the Penn Plax Cascade Internal Filter optimizes colonization of beneficial aerobic bacteria and removes ammonia and nitrites.

• Quick and easy to replace
• Convenient, no-fuss replacement sponge
• Replace monthly for optimum water quality

Specifications: Fits Penn-Plax Cascade 300 Internal Filter

Penn Plax Cascade Canister Filter Bio-Floss replacement pads help trap floating particle matter, keeping your aquarium water crystal clear. Replacement is simple and convenient to keep your filter cleaning.

• Poly fiber floss pad traps floating particulate matter
• Convenient, no fuss replacement floss pads
• Fits Cascade Canister Filters

Specifications: Replacement pads for Cascade 1200 & 1500 Canister Filters only. Replacement pads for other models are also available.

Penn Plax Cascade Canister Filter Bio-Floss replacement pads help trap floating particle matter, keeping your aquarium water crystal clear. Replacement is simple and convenient to keep your filter cleaning.

• Poly fiber floss pad traps floating particulate matter
• Convenient, no fuss replacement floss pads
• Fits Cascade Canister Filters

Specifications: Replacement pads for Cascade 1200 & 1500 Canister Filters only. Replacement pads for other models are also available.

Fluval Bio Foam for the Fluval 6 Series Canister Filter fits the 306 and 406 filters and serves as mechanical and biological filtration. The porous structure increases surface area for the growth of beneficial bacteria. This bio foam filter traps particles and debris and fits within the bottom basket of Fluval canister filters.

• Traps particles and debris
• Porous structure increases surface area
• Compatible with 306 and 406 filters

Fluval BioMax rings are unique, inert ceramic rings that promote powerful bacterial growth both internally and externally. Each ring is very porous, with holes that are perfectly sized to host beneficial bacteria.

• Inert ceramic media rings
• For all external filters
• Provides superior biological filtration

The massive internal and external surface areas allow huge colonies of beneficial bacteria to grow, making Fluval Bio-Max an ideal media for biological removal of both ammonia and nitrite concentrations in the aquarium.

Specifically designed for Fluval Spec Desktop Aquariums, BIOMAX provides critical stage 3 biological filtration. BIOMAXs large surface area provides optimal colonization of beneficial bacteria, which enhance the elimination of fish wastes, resulting in a healthier aquarium environment.

• Provides Critical Stage 3 Biological Filtration
• Enhances the Elimination of Fish Wastes, Resulting in a Healthier Aquarium
• For Fluval Spec
• Large Surface Area Porvides Optimal Colonization of Beneficial Bacteria
• Improved Bio Activity

INSTRUCTIONS: Remove protective plastic bag and rinse BIOMAX insert thouroughly before use. Place insert in bottom section of foam filter block. BIOMAX pores become clogged over time, and should be replaced every 2-3 months. To ensure constant presence of beneficial bacteria, do not replace all filtration media at the same time.

Fluval BioMax Replacement Media for U2, U3, and U4 Series Underwater Filters provides an optimal environment for biological filtration. Each ring has a complex pore system that allows beneficial bacteria to thrive, helping to reduce and control ammonia and nitrate.

• Provides optimum biological balance
• Complex pore system supports colonization and growth of beneficial bacteria
• Reduces and controls ammonia and nitrate
• Replacement bio-media for Fluval U2, U3 and U4 Underwater Filters

Directions: Rinse before using. Safe for freshwater, marine, or reptile habitats.

Fluval U Series Filter Poly / Carbon Cartridges have two sides for the most effective filtration. The U Series Cartridges is a polyester filter pad which filters out fine debris and contaminants and a carbon side which filters out harmful liquid substances, colorants and odors.

• Stage 2 Poly / Carbon replacement cartridge
• Improves water clarity, traps debris and removes odor from aquarium water
• Dual sided cartridges provide more effective filtration

Fluval U Series Filter Poly / Carbon Cartridges have two sides for the most effective filtration. The U Series Cartridges is a polyester filter pad which filters out fine debris and contaminants and a carbon side which filters out harmful liquid substances, colorants and odors.

• Stage 2 Poly / Carbon replacement cartridge
• Improves water clarity, traps debris and removes odor from aquarium water
• Dual sided cartridges provide more effective filtration

The Hydor Sintered Quartz Bio-Rings, 450 grams, are an ideal substrate for biological filtration. High surface area and the macroporous structure of the rings facilitates efficient growth of colonies of beneficial bacteria, both aerobic and anaerobic. Bio-Rings do not release phosphates or heavy metals and do not effect pH of the aquarium. For freshwater or saltwater aquariums.

• PH neutral
• High Surface Area
• Easy to Use
• Ideal for optimal biological filtration
• For use with any size Hydor Professional Aquarium External Filter

You can use Hydor Sintered Quartz Bio-Rings as a replacement media for your Hydor Professional Aquarium External Filter or with any other filter.

Marineland Bio-Filter Balls for all Magniflow Canster Filters and C-Series Canister Filters. The Bio-Filter Balls provide a large, multi-faceted surface area for the growth of beneficial ammonia-neutralizing bacteria responsible for biological filtration.

• Fits all Magniflow Canister Filters and C-Series Canister Filters
• Provides larger, multi-faceted biological filtration area for the growth of beneficial BIO-Spira bacteria
• Allows water to receive full-contact filtration with virtually no bypass

Sizing: 7/8" diameter balls. Compatible with Rite Size S and T filter cartridges.

Marineland Biological Filtration Ceramic Filter Rings for C-Series and Magniflow Canister Filters provide ample porous surface area to support healthy growth of beneficial, ammonia-reducing bacteria and effective biological filtration of your tank.

• Fits all Marineland C-Series and Magniflow Canister Filters
• Porous surface area allows growth of beneficial bacteria
• Supports biological filtration for clean, healthy aquarium water

Ceramic Filter Rings make up Part 3 of your Marineland Canister Filters filtration cycle. This bio media is compatible with Rite-Size S, T, and X filter compartments.

Directions:

• Start up: Remove from packaging. Rinse in room temperature tap water and drain. Place in media container.
• Maintenance: Gently rinse in established aquarium water monthly. Replace only if damaged or if accumulated dirt on surfaces cannot be rinsed away. Never replace more than half of the ceramic rings within a 3 month period.

API Bio-Chem Stars quickly establish the biological filter in aquariums, with 4 times more surface area than ceramic rings for rapid, massive bacterial colonization. They never need replacing and provide biological filtration to remove toxic ammonia and nitrites from your tank.

• 4X more surface area for massive bacterial colonization
• Quickly removes toxic ammonia and nitrites
• Never needs replacing, will not break down or clog filter

Bio-Chem Stars are safe in fresh and saltwater and should be used for aquarium start-up and/or maintenance. Its never too late to start a robust biological filter and get your tank healthy! Specially manufactured from space-age polymers with a 50-70 micron internal pore network, they allow rapid oxygen and water transfer for maximum growth and health of beneficial nitrifying bacteria colonies.

Why Bio-Filtration
Biological filtration utilizes natural nitrifying bacteria to convert toxic ammonia into nitrate, a process known as the nitrogen cycle. These beneficial bacteria grow as your fish produce waste, establishing colonies on top layers of aquarium gravel or in biological media such as Bio-Chem Stars. Providing these bacteria with plenty of surface area on which to grow is an essential part of maintaining a safe and healthy aquatic environment.

Directions: Remove Bio-Chem Stars from plastic bag and rinse thoroughly to remove any dust. Place in the last compartment of your filter. Bio-Chem Stars will become colonized by bacteria within several weeks. Using API Stress Zyme will help with the establishment of the biological filter.

Seachem Matrix Bio Media is a highly porous media designed to provide exceptionally efficient biofiltration for single site removal of ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate from freshwater, marine, and reef aquaria.

• Premium natural bio-filter support media
• Removes ammonia, nitrite and nitrate from fresh, salt and reef tanks
• 1 liter is equivalent to over 40 L of typical plastic ball media

Each liter of Matrix provides over 160,000 cm2 (170 sq. ft.) of surface, equivalent to over 40 L (10 gallons) of typical plastic ball media! This product is sold by volume. Cited weight is minimal weight.

Directions: Use 500 mL of Matrix for each 200 L (50 gallons) of water. Matrix may be placed in any kind of filter, and is particularly effective in a canister filter. Matrix is sufficiently large that no filter bag should be required for most applications. Matrix works well in drip tray systems, but you may find that the larger Pond Matrix is better suited for such applications.

Seachem Matrix Bio Media is a highly porous media designed to provide exceptionally efficient biofiltration for single site removal of ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate from freshwater, marine, and reef aquaria.

• Premium natural bio-filter support media
• Removes ammonia, nitrite and nitrate from fresh, salt and reef tanks
• 1 liter is equivalent to over 40 L of typical plastic ball media

Each liter of Matrix provides over 160,000 cm2 (170 sq. ft.) of surface, equivalent to over 40 L (10 gallons) of typical plastic ball media! This product is sold by volume. Cited weight is minimal weight.

Directions: Use 500 mL of Matrix for each 200 L (50 gallons) of water. Matrix may be placed in any kind of filter, and is particularly effective in a canister filter. Matrix is sufficiently large that no filter bag should be required for most applications. Matrix works well in drip tray systems, but you may find that the larger Pond Matrix is better suited for such applications.

Seachem Matrix Bio Media is a highly porous media designed to provide exceptionally efficient biofiltration for single site removal of ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate from freshwater, marine, and reef aquaria.

• Premium natural bio-filter support media
• Removes ammonia, nitrite and nitrate from fresh, salt and reef tanks
• 1 liter is equivalent to over 40 L of typical plastic ball media

Each liter of Matrix provides over 160,000 cm2 (170 sq. ft.) of surface, equivalent to over 40 L (10 gallons) of typical plastic ball media! This product is sold by volume. Cited weight is minimal weight.

Directions: Use 500 mL of Matrix for each 200 L (50 gallons) of water. Matrix may be placed in any kind of filter, and is particularly effective in a canister filter. Matrix is sufficiently large that no filter bag should be required for most applications. Matrix works well in drip tray systems, but you may find that the larger Pond Matrix is better suited for such applications.

Seachem Matrix Bio Media is a highly porous media designed to provide exceptionally efficient biofiltration for single site removal of ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate from freshwater, marine, and reef aquaria.

• Premium natural bio-filter support media
• Removes ammonia, nitrite and nitrate from fresh, salt and reef tanks
• 1 liter is equivalent to over 40 L of typical plastic ball media

Each liter of Matrix provides over 160,000 cm2 (170 sq. ft.) of surface, equivalent to over 40 L (10 gallons) of typical plastic ball media! This product is sold by volume. Cited weight is minimal weight.

Directions: Use 500 mL of Matrix for each 200 L (50 gallons) of water. Matrix may be placed in any kind of filter, and is particularly effective in a canister filter. Matrix is sufficiently large that no filter bag should be required for most applications. Matrix works well in drip tray systems, but you may find that the larger Pond Matrix is better suited for such applications.

Seachem Pristine improves the water quality of freshwater and marine aquariums using bio-augmentation, a chemical-free, natural process that safely eliminates waste, sludge, excess food, and detritus. It also reduces ammonia, nitrates, and nitrites, while enhancing water clarity and overall health.

• Natural organic waste management treatment
• Rapidly and safely eliminates sludge and detritus
• Safe for freshwater and marine aquariums

Bio-augmentation uses beneficial bacteria cultures to break down and remove potentially harmful compounds in your aquarium water. By removing excess nutrients, it reduces the risk of nuisance and disease-causing organisms and helps keep the tank clear and safe. Unlike traditional nitrifying bacteria, the bacteria used in Pristine can adapt, multiply and remain effective even in harsh or low-oxygen environments. While the bacteria consume harmful compounds, they create biopolymers that help trap particulates to increase water clarity.

Directions: Shake well before use. Turn off UV/ozone. Use 1 capful (5 mL) for each 40 L (10 US gallons). Then use a maintenance dose of 1 capful (5 mL) per 80 L (20 US gallons) with additions of livestock or the disruption of the biofilter through cleaning or medications. Antibiotics should be removed with fresh carbon and a water change before adding bacteria. Allow 2 or 3 days for the bacteria to become established before using UV sterilizers or ozone. Recurring problems with high nutrients can indicate overstocking, overfeeding or inadequate filtration.

Seachem Pristine improves the water quality of freshwater and marine aquariums using bio-augmentation, a chemical-free, natural process that safely eliminates waste, sludge, excess food, and detritus. It also reduces ammonia, nitrates, and nitrites, while enhancing water clarity and overall health.

• Natural organic waste management treatment
• Rapidly and safely eliminates sludge and detritus
• Safe for freshwater and marine aquariums

Bio-augmentation uses beneficial bacteria cultures to break down and remove potentially harmful compounds in your aquarium water. By removing excess nutrients, it reduces the risk of nuisance and disease-causing organisms and helps keep the tank clear and safe. Unlike traditional nitrifying bacteria, the bacteria used in Pristine can adapt, multiply and remain effective even in harsh or low-oxygen environments. While the bacteria consume harmful compounds, they create biopolymers that help trap particulates to increase water clarity.

Directions: Shake well before use. Turn off UV/ozone. Use 1 capful (5 mL) for each 40 L (10 US gallons). Then use a maintenance dose of 1 capful (5 mL) per 80 L (20 US gallons) with additions of livestock or the disruption of the biofilter through cleaning or medications. Antibiotics should be removed with fresh carbon and a water change before adding bacteria. Allow 2 or 3 days for the bacteria to become established before using UV sterilizers or ozone. Recurring problems with high nutrients can indicate overstocking, overfeeding or inadequate filtration.