{"product_id":"maxspect-nano-tech-bio-block-2pc","title":"Maxspect Nano-Tech Bio-Block 2pc","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMaxspect Nano-Tech Bio-Block 2pc\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaxspect Nano-Tech Bio-Block 2pc\u003c\/strong\u003e is a ceramic biological filter media for freshwater and marine aquariums, designed to give bacterial colonies a large surface to establish on for effective water treatment. It suits hobbyists who want extra biological filtration capacity in a sump, external filter or internal filter, or who want to place the blocks directly in the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-high surface cross-cutting ratio and filtration area, giving each Bio-Block up to 1,080 m² of surface area for bacterial colonies to establish on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt around stabilised microbial sewage treatment technology (W-BAF, Biological Aerated Filter), which gives it a distinct advantage when treating water columns with high Ammonia-Nitrogen (NH4-N) and high Nitrate-Nitrogen (NO3-N).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablishes bacterial colonies in the form of Bio-Nano Composite Films, allowing different species of bacteria and fungi to grow across its large surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports nitrifying bacteria, including species of the genera Nitrosomonas, Nitrosococcus, Nitrobacter and Nitrococcus, as well as yeast, phototrophic prokaryotes and similar organisms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from ceramic beads and completely inert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible placement: it works in a filter sump, external filter or internal filter, or can simply be placed in the aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the Bio-Blocks in your filter sump, external filter or internal filter as dedicated biological filter media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternatively, place them directly in the aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce in the water, bacterial colonies establish on the block surfaces as Bio-Nano Composite Films.\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\u003eAquarists who want a high-surface-area biological media for bacterial colonisation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTanks with high Ammonia-Nitrogen (NH4-N) or high Nitrate-Nitrogen (NO3-N) in the water column, where the W-BAF technology is intended to help.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetups with limited filter space that need a compact media, or hobbyists who prefer to place media directly in the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine water aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter sumps, external filters and internal filters, or direct placement in the aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: ceramic beads, completely inert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlock size: 10 x 10 cm (4\" x 4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface area: up to 1,080 m² per block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnology: stabilised microbial sewage treatment technology with Biological Aerated Filter (W-BAF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiofilm type: Bio-Nano Composite Films\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\u003e2 filter blocks, each 10 x 10 cm (4\" x 4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use the Bio-Block in both freshwater and saltwater tanks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. It is made for freshwater and marine water aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I put the Bio-Blocks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUse them in a filter sump, external filter or internal filter. You can also place them directly in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is W-BAF?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nW-BAF stands for Biological Aerated Filter. It is the stabilised microbial sewage treatment technology behind the Bio-Block. It gives the media an advantage in treating water columns with high Ammonia-Nitrogen (NH4-N) and high Nitrate-Nitrogen (NO3-N).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich bacteria can grow on the Bio-Block?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe large surface allows different species of bacteria and fungi to grow. These include nitrifying bacteria (genera Nitrosomonas, Nitrosococcus, Nitrobacter and Nitrococcus), yeast and phototrophic prokaryotes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Bio-Block made from, and is it safe to leave in the tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is made of ceramic beads and is completely inert, so it can be placed in the aquarium itself as well as in the filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many blocks come in the pack and how big are they?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe pack contains 2 filter blocks, each measuring 10 x 10 cm (4\" x 4\"). 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