{"product_id":"dophin-ceramic-rings-400g","title":"Dophin Ceramic Rings 400g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDophin Ceramic Rings 400g\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDophin Ceramic Rings\u003c\/strong\u003e are a biological filter media for aquarium filters, supplied as a 400g bag. They give beneficial bacteria a porous surface to colonise, which supports the nitrogen cycle in freshwater and saltwater set-ups. They suit hobbyists who want to boost the biological filtration in a canister, sump or hang-on filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a surface on which beneficial bacteria can grow inside your filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe porous surface lets far more beneficial bacteria establish in a contained area, so a small amount of filter space does a lot of biological work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports the nitrogen cycle by helping break down toxic ammonia into nitrite, and toxic nitrite into relatively harmless nitrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRing shape suits use as bagged media in a filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow the Nitrogen Cycle Works with This Media\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish waste and decaying matter release toxic ammonia into the water. Beneficial bacteria living on the ceramic rings break this ammonia down to nitrite, and then break the toxic nitrite down into relatively harmless nitrate. Because the rings are porous, they offer a large surface area for this bacteria in a compact space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the rings in the biological filtration stage of your filter, where water flows through the media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow time for the beneficial bacteria to colonise the porous surface after setting up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquarium filters that use bagged biological media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquarists looking to increase the surface area available for beneficial bacteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: ceramic bio rings (filter media)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBagged media size: 400g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne bag of ceramic rings, 400g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do ceramic rings do in an aquarium filter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThey provide a porous surface on which beneficial bacteria grow. These bacteria break toxic ammonia down to nitrite, and toxic nitrite down to relatively harmless nitrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the porous surface important?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe porous surface allows far more beneficial bacteria to grow in a contained area than a smooth surface would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere do I put the rings in my filter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUse them as bagged media in the biological filtration section of your filter, where water passes through them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the rings remove ammonia and nitrite on their own?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. The rings provide the surface, and the beneficial bacteria that grow on it do the work of breaking down ammonia and nitrite as part of the nitrogen cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much media comes in the bag?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe bag contains 400g of ceramic rings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AKWA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39283228377142,"sku":"6938104059515","price":119.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0151\/9016\/3510\/products\/dophin-ceramic-rings-400g-bio-filter-media-ammonia-nitrogen-cycle.jpg?v=1743714989","url":"https:\/\/jungleaquatics.com\/products\/dophin-ceramic-rings-400g","provider":"Jungle Aquatics Pet Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}