Dymax 3 in 1 Media for IQ Aquarium

Dymax 3 in 1 Media for IQ Aquarium

Dymax 3 in 1 Media for IQ Aquarium is a complete filter media set for a 3-stage, 5-layer trickle filter, combining mechanical, chemical and biological filtration in one pack. It is made for owners of Dymax IQ series aquariums who want to keep the water quality right for every living organism in the tank.

Key Benefits

• Combines mechanical, chemical and biological filtration in one convenient package
• Works as a complete 3-stage, 5-layer trickle filter system
• Helps maintain optimal water quality for all living organisms in your aquarium
• Supports a healthier environment for fish and plants
• Suitable for both freshwater and marine aquariums
• Easy to install and replace
• Designed specifically for the Dymax IQ aquarium series

How the Three Stages Work

• White wool pre-filter: handles the mechanical filtration stage
• Premium activated carbon: handles the chemical filtration stage
• Porous bio-glass balls: handle the biological filtration stage

How to Use

Fit the media into your Dymax IQ aquarium's filter and replace each component on a regular schedule to keep the system working well:

• White wool: replace every 2-4 weeks
• Activated carbon: replace every 4-6 weeks
• Bio-glass balls: can last 6-12 months with proper maintenance

Suitable For

• Freshwater aquariums
• Marine aquariums
• Owners who want mechanical, chemical and biological filtration from a single media set

Compatibility

• Designed specifically for the Dymax IQ aquarium series, including the IQ3

Specifications

• 3-stage filtration system
• 5-layer trickle filter design
• Media types: white wool, activated carbon and porous bio-glass balls

What's Included

• White wool pre-filter for mechanical filtration
• Premium activated carbon for chemical filtration
• Porous bio-glass balls for biological filtration

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this media suitable for marine aquariums?
Yes. It is suitable for both freshwater and marine aquariums.

How often should I replace the filter media?
Replace the white wool every 2-4 weeks and the activated carbon every 4-6 weeks. The bio-glass balls can last 6-12 months with proper maintenance.

Which aquariums is this media compatible with?
It is designed specifically for the Dymax IQ aquarium series, including the IQ3.

What are the three filtration stages?
The white wool pre-filter provides mechanical filtration, the activated carbon provides chemical filtration, and the porous bio-glass balls provide biological filtration.

What type of filter system is this media made for?
It is built for a 3-stage, 5-layer trickle filter design.

Which part of the media lasts the longest?
The bio-glass balls last the longest, at 6-12 months with proper maintenance. The white wool needs replacing most often, at 2-4 weeks.

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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