API Bio-Chem Stars

API Bio-Chem Stars

API Bio-Chem Stars is used to provide a home for growing nitrifying bacteria that convert harmful ammonia into nitrate, helping to establish and maintain a healthy aquatic ecosystem in fresh or saltwater aquariums.

API® BIO-CHEM STARS biological media provides a home for growing massive colonies of nitrifying bacteria to establish and maintain a healthy aquatic ecosystem. The nitrifying bacteria convert harmful ammonia into nitrate. This is called the nitrogen cycle, and it occurs naturally in all underwater environments. Your fish will produce waste, which fuels the growth of the beneficial bacteria that will comprise your “biological filter”. These bacteria continue to grow as your aquarium ages – living on the top layers of the aquarium gravel, or in filter media such as API BIO-CHEM STARS biological media.

Formed under a patented production process that creates a 50-70 micron internal pore network. This pore size is optimal for the growth of beneficial, nitrifying bacteria that remove toxic ammonia and nitrite. Space-age porous polymer allows for rapid transfer of oxygen and water which keeps bacterial colonies healthy and active. Due to their design, API BIO-CHEM STARS biological media achieve 4 times more surface area to colonize bacteria than ceramic rings.

Instructions
Rinse thoroughly to remove any dust. Place BIO-CHEM STARS biological media in the last compartment of your filter. BIO-CHEM STARS biological media will become colonized by bacteria within several weeks.

FAQS

What are the measurements of API BIO-CHEM STARS™ biological media?
Each star is 1x1” in diameter. Use API BIO-CHEM STARS biological media for fresh or saltwater aquariums.

Do API BIO-CHEM STARS™ biological media come with a netted media bag?
A filter media bag is not included with API BIO-CHEM STARS biological media.

Size: 20 Stars for up to 380L

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

All orders are sent via Economy Road, typically through Fastway or Internet Express Couriers*. Estimated timeframes are not guaranteed. Once the order is collected by the courier, we have no control over third-party logistics and cannot make any time promises.

If you prefer a faster 🚀 shipping option, we also offer The Courier Guy during checkout in the dropdown selection. Please note that this option is not free, and you must choose it to use it. Please pay careful attention to the cutoff times and delivery timeframe for these options during checkout.

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No more waiting at home or at work for your delivery. Simply choose a collection locker or pickup point and collect your order when it suits you.

Delivery times to lockers and pickup locations typically range from 2–7 working days, depending on your location.*

Collection timeframes:

• Bob Box: Collect within 2 days of receiving your collection notification.
• PUDO Lockers: Collect within 36 hours of receiving your collection PIN or SMS notification.
• Pargo Pickup Points: Collect within 5 days of arrival at the pickup location.

If a PUDO parcel is not collected within 36 hours, it will automatically be transferred to the nearest PUDO Kiosk or Depot at no additional cost. The parcel will then be held there for approximately 14 days before being returned.

Please ensure you collect your parcel within the applicable collection period. Uncollected parcels will be returned to the sender, and additional shipping charges may apply should the order need to be resent.