{"product_id":"maxspect-nano-tech-bio-spheres-1kg","title":"Maxspect Nano-Tech Bio-Spheres 1kg","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMaxspect Nano-Tech Bio-Spheres 1kg\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaxspect Nano-Tech Bio-Spheres 1kg\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to establish bacterial colonies in both freshwater and marine water aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-high surface cross-cutting ratio and filtration area, with up to 54 m² of surface area per Bio-Sphere for bacterial colonisation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses 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).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablishes bacterial colonies in the form of Bio-Nano Composite Films, so different species of bacteria and fungi can grow across its large surface area.\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 more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade of ceramic beads and completely inert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\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\u003eAquarists who want to establish bacterial colonies in a new or existing system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTanks where the water column shows high ammonia-nitrogen or high nitrate-nitrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuited to filter sumps, external filters and internal filters, in both freshwater and marine set-ups.\u003c\/p\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\u003eSurface area: up to 54 m² per Bio-Sphere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnology: stabilised microbial sewage treatment technology (W-BAF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1 kg (2.2 lb)\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\u003e1 kg (2.2 lb) of Nano-Tech Bio-Spheres filter media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter mesh bag\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\u003eCan I use these Bio-Spheres in a marine aquarium as well as a freshwater tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. They are designed for both freshwater and marine water aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan they be my only filter media?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. They can be the one and only filter media in a freshwater or marine aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich types of filter can I use them in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThey work in a filter sump, an external filter or an internal filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kinds of bacteria can grow on them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe large surface supports nitrifying bacteria, including species of Nitrosomonas, Nitrosococcus, Nitrobacter and Nitrococcus. 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