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

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Bio balls sit in your filter. As water passes over these balls, the nitrifying bacteria filters your water, removing ammonia and nitrites – dramatically improving the water quality. The answer is yes, bio balls can be placed underwater in certain circumstances e.g. when used in large ponds. However, I recommend that you have them above the waterline, preferably in your external filter or aquarium sump. On the other hand, ceramic rings or noodles provide extra surface area for beneficial bacteria through the presence of a multitude of very little pores. Ceramic rings do not only hold nitrifying bacteria, it can as well house colonies of denitrifying bacteria because of their highly porous surface. Keep in mind that it may take several weeks for a considerable amount of beneficial bacteria to populate the surface areas. Lastly, bio balls are easily maintained by periodic cleaning in a container of tank water. Related articles: 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?

But there's the argument of "if you clean them often enough then you wont have a problem." Wrong, rinsing any bio-media like its a mechanical media will eliminate the nitrifying bacteria, thus anytime you perform filtration maintenance will give you a "mini cycle." Many owners also report the ceramic media is of particularly good quality and lasts well with minimal maintenance if you keep it free from waste matter. You also get plenty of media in the set, with a 50 piece bag of bio balls, 1 lb of carbon and 1.1 lb of ceramic rings. This option from CNZ is great value and gives you 3 types of media in one set. There are two types of biological filter media included, plastic bio balls and ceramic bio rings, as well as carbon pellets for chemical filtration. And used together they will get your water ultra-clear. And, it should go without saying, but don’t use any soap, disinfectant or other cleaning agent – you will kill all the bacteria on your bio balls. ConclusionBio Balls from Betta also offer fantastic aeration. Their large gabs allow for water rich in oxygen to pass through and mix with the dispersed water surfaces. This excellent interaction between gasses , air and water provides the best results for biological filtration as well as increased oxygen levels for the conversion of ammonia into nitrites , Take a look below at the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to choosing the best biological filter media. How Much Biological Filter Media Should I Use? As we can see Bio ball and Ceramic rings are pretty similar. The main differences are that Ceramic rings can also have denitrifying bacteria in its tiny little pores but, at the same time, these pores can be clogged pretty easily. With that said, bio balls are a larger media and will work best in a large sump or external filter. How do you use bio balls?

See, bacteria love to cling to any surface they find. So bio balls work by fitting in a lot of total surface area into a very small volume. Creating the perfect conditions for bacteria to thrive. Out of all the bio balls listed, we would recommend getting the Marineland Bio-filter balls as these come from a reputable brand and a lot of aquarists have this as their first choice when buying bio balls. Moreover, these bio balls can fit Marineland’s C-Series canister filters as well. These are great alternatives and do a pretty good job in maintaining a clean tank and grow lots of beneficial bacteria colonies. Ceramic Rings a) If you decide to cancel the contract by returning the goods, you should return the items to us at your cost within 30 days of such cancellation and we will reimburse to you (by the method used to pay for the original transaction) the amount in relation to goods to which cancellation rights apply. This includes the cost of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you choose a type of delivery other than our standard and least expensive method of delivery.)

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However, you must be careful if you plan on reusing old bio balls because this would have detritus in them. Make sure to remove the detritus trapped in your old bio balls. 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. As I mentioned earlier, bio balls are available in a variety of shapes and sizes, and that can affect the quantity of bio balls you can fit into an aquarium filter. Opting for small-sized bio balls instead of large ones makes it easier to have more biological media in your canister filter. Both products do share some similarities, however, they do have key differences. Refer to the bullet list below to see their differences with each other: Bio Balls

Ever wonder how these tiny balls grow beneficial bacteria in them? Well, if you take a closer inspection on the bio ball’s design you’ll see a lot of grooves in them, these serve as a surface area for the beneficial bacteria. You will also need to consider that bio balls need some extra cleaning and don’t allow the necessary bacteria to grow that perform denitrification. Ceramic rings are also made of a porous material, but they are much easier to clean than bio balls. They also provide a large surface area for bacteria to colonize and break down ammonia and nitrites in the water. However, ceramic rings can be more expensive than bio balls. How do you clean bio balls?You can use Biomax directly in canister filters or add it to a filter bag to make it even easier to change out. At 0.75 x 0.7 inches, each ring is quite large (about the size of your fingertip), but it will still work well in larger HOB filters like the AquaClear 70. If you don’t know what detritus is, according to Reefbum, it’s the dead organic matter from dead organisms or the waste of tank inhabitants. Are Bio Balls Good For Turtle Tanks?