Lastly the activated charcoal pellets help clarify the water by extracting pollutants discolorations and cloudy buildup.
Bio ceramic rings.
Fluval biomax bio rings.
They look quite like white beads and you can also get them in colors like brown gray or cream.
Fluval biomax media inserts have a complex pore system creating an optimal environment where beneficial bacteria can thrive.
Are ceramic bio rings better or are the plastic balls better.
This makes sure water runs over these rings and also through them.
The outer part of the ceramic rings has lots of small pores or holes and also a central hole.
These plastic balls have been.
Denitrifying bacteria these bacteria eat nitrates.
Product description cascade bio ceramic rings are a convenient ready to use nylon mesh filter bag filled with ceramic filter rings.
Surface area and pores sized to accommodate bacteria necessary for biological balance and to remove toxic ammonia and nitrite.
They will only survive if no oxygen is present.
They require oxygen in the water to live.
Ceramic rings also known as bio rings are unglazed little pieces of fired ceramic.
The biomax media inserts have more capacity than most biological filter media and allow ideal water movement throughout the media to ensure optimal contact time for efficient biological filtration.
I m going to buy a canister filter tomorrow morning and it comes with the bio balls but if the ceramic rings are better i will buy those to replace the balls.
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Nitrifying bacteria these bacteria eat ammonia and nitrites.
Sera siporax check the price sera siporax which are very similar to ceramic rings but made from sintered glass are.
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Fluval biomax media question have a question about aquarium products and equipment.
What is the difference between bio balls and ceramic rings.
Amazon s choice for bio ceramic rings marineland ceramic filter rings 140 count supports biological aquarium filtration fits c series and magniflow 140 rings pa11484 4 7 out of 5 stars 438.
It comes with three media trays.
Bio balls check the price as the name suggests bio balls are round pieces of plastic.
Meanwhile the ceramic rings provide a porous surface area for efficient ammonia removal.
And how would you recommend me setting up the canister.
With more capacity than most biological filter media fluval biomax media inserts help reduce ammonia and nitrite.