Ceramic Filter Media Tube

Ceramic Filter Media Tube

The Super Porous Ceramic Filter Media Tube is a ceramic biological filter media for aquariums, made for hobbyists who want to boost their filtration and keep the water clean and healthy. Its porous structure gives beneficial bacteria a large surface to colonise, and it fits easily into most aquarium setups.

Key Benefits

• Enhances biological filtration by supporting the beneficial bacteria that keep aquarium water clean and healthy.
• Super porous material gives bacteria a substantial surface area to thrive on, improving overall biological filtration.
• Helps keep the balance of beneficial bacteria in your aquarium, and these bacteria play an essential part in breaking down harmful substances such as ammonia and nitrite.
• Supports a cleaner, healthier environment for all your aquarium inhabitants.
• Compact tube shape, 15.5 cm (6.1") long and 3.5 cm (1.4") in diameter. It is small, yet performs well in promoting the well-being of your fish and other aquatic life.
• An easy way to improve your aquarium's biological filtration and make upkeep simpler.

Suitable For

• Aquarium keepers who want to improve biological filtration.
• Any aquarium setup. The size suits most aquariums.

Specifications

• Length: 15.5 cm (6.1")
• Diameter: 3.5 cm (1.4")
• Material: super porous ceramic
• Function: biological filtration media

What's Included

• Super Porous Ceramic Filter Media Tube, 15.5 cm (6.1") in length and 3.5 cm (1.4") in diameter.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this ceramic filter media tube do?
It supports biological filtration. Its porous surface gives beneficial bacteria room to thrive, and these bacteria help break down harmful substances such as ammonia and nitrite.

How big is the tube?
It measures 15.5 cm (6.1") in length and 3.5 cm (1.4") in diameter.

Will it fit my aquarium?
At 15.5 cm long and 3.5 cm in diameter, it fits easily into most aquarium setups.

Why does porosity matter in filter media?
The more porous the material, the more surface area it offers for beneficial bacteria to colonise. More bacteria in your filtration means better biological filtration.

Which harmful substances do the bacteria on this media help break down?
Beneficial bacteria help break down ammonia and nitrite, which helps keep the water healthier for your aquarium inhabitants.

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

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