Maxspect Nano-Tech Bio-Spheres 1kg

Maxspect Nano-Tech Bio-Spheres 1kg

Maxspect Nano-Tech Bio-Spheres 1kg is a ceramic bead biological filter media for freshwater and marine aquariums. It gives beneficial bacteria a very large surface to colonise, and suits aquarists dealing with water columns that carry high ammonia-nitrogen and high nitrate-nitrogen.

Key Benefits

• Designed to establish bacterial colonies in both freshwater and marine water aquariums.
• Ultra-high surface cross-cutting ratio and filtration area, with up to 54 m² of surface area per Bio-Sphere for bacterial colonisation.
• Uses stabilised microbial sewage treatment technology (W-BAF, Biological Aerated Filter), which gives it a distinct advantage in treating water columns with high ammonia-nitrogen (NH4-N) and high nitrate-nitrogen (NO3-N).
• Establishes bacterial colonies in the form of Bio-Nano Composite Films, so different species of bacteria and fungi can grow across its large surface area.
• Supports nitrifying bacteria, including species of the genera Nitrosomonas, Nitrosococcus, Nitrobacter and Nitrococcus, as well as yeast, phototrophic prokaryotes and more.
• Made of ceramic beads and completely inert.

How to Use

The Bio-Spheres can be used in a filter sump, an external filter or an internal filter. They can serve as the one and only filter media in a freshwater or marine aquarium, so you can run them on their own as your biological stage.

Suitable For

• Freshwater aquariums.
• Marine water aquariums.
• Aquarists who want to establish bacterial colonies in a new or existing system.
• Tanks where the water column shows high ammonia-nitrogen or high nitrate-nitrogen.

Compatibility

Suited to filter sumps, external filters and internal filters, in both freshwater and marine set-ups.

Specifications

• Material: ceramic beads, completely inert
• Surface area: up to 54 m² per Bio-Sphere
• Technology: stabilised microbial sewage treatment technology (W-BAF)
• Weight: 1 kg (2.2 lb)

What's Included

• 1 kg (2.2 lb) of Nano-Tech Bio-Spheres filter media
• Filter mesh bag

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use these Bio-Spheres in a marine aquarium as well as a freshwater tank?
Yes. They are designed for both freshwater and marine water aquariums.

Can they be my only filter media?
Yes. They can be the one and only filter media in a freshwater or marine aquarium.

Which types of filter can I use them in?
They work in a filter sump, an external filter or an internal filter.

What kinds of bacteria can grow on them?
The large surface supports nitrifying bacteria, including species of Nitrosomonas, Nitrosococcus, Nitrobacter and Nitrococcus. It also supports other bacteria and fungi, yeast and phototrophic prokaryotes.

What are the Bio-Spheres made of?
They are made of ceramic beads and are completely inert.

Does it come with a filter bag?
Yes, a filter mesh bag is included with the 1 kg pack.

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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