Dophin Bacteria Balls 500g

Dophin Bacteria Balls 500g

Dophin Bacteria Balls 500g is a biological filter media for aquarium and pond keepers who want to support cleaner, clearer water. The bio-balls help oxidise ammonia and nitrite and give nitrifying bacteria a surface to grow on. They suit freshwater and marine setups, indoors or outdoors.

Key Benefits

• Helps improve water quality and purify the water by facilitating the oxidation of ammonia and nitrite.
• Promotes the growth of nitrifying bacteria, the beneficial bacteria that biological filtration relies on.
• The bio-balls release negative ions, which speed up the oxidation effect on ammonia and nitrite.
• The coarse, porous surface lets water flow through easily while giving nitrifying bacteria plenty of surface to colonise.
• Works in freshwater and marine systems, indoors and outdoors.

Suitable For

• Freshwater aquariums and outdoor freshwater systems.
• Marine systems.
• Indoor and outdoor set-ups.
• Hobbyists looking for a biological filter media to support ammonia and nitrite oxidation.

Specifications

• Weight: 500 g (1.1 lb)
• Surface: coarse and porous
• Function: facilitates oxidation of ammonia and nitrite and promotes nitrifying bacteria growth
• Release: negative ions
• Water type: freshwater and marine
• Environment: indoor and outdoor

What's Included

• 500 g (1.1 lb) of bacteria balls

Frequently Asked Questions

What do bacteria balls do in a filter?
They help improve water quality by facilitating the oxidation of ammonia and nitrite. Their surface also encourages nitrifying bacteria to grow.

Why is the porous surface important?
The coarse, porous surface lets water flow through easily. It also gives nitrifying bacteria a good surface to grow on.

What is the role of the negative ions?
The bio-balls release negative ions, which speed up the oxidation effect on ammonia and nitrite. This helps improve water quality and purify the water.

Can I use them in a saltwater tank?
Yes. They are suitable for marine and freshwater systems.

Are they suitable for outdoor systems?
Yes. They suit both indoor and outdoor systems, so they can be used in outdoor set-ups as well as in the home.

How much comes in the pack?
The pack contains 500 g (1.1 lb) of bacteria balls.

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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