Fluval Biomax Ceramic Rings

Fluval s biomax filter media consists of porous ceramic rings that are designed to optimize surface area and support growing bacteria populations.

Fluval biomax ceramic rings.

This helps to make sure that bacteria are able to colonize much quicker. Their internal porous system like the seachem matrix biomedia see below help more bacteria to grow than smooth biofilter media do. Fluval biomax bio rings have a complex pore system creating an optimal environment where beneficial bacteria can thrive. I ve not been able to find volume of water handled by ceramic rings.

For use with fluval canister filters. 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. Fluval biomax rings have a complex porous design that ensures optimal contact time as water passes by for efficient biological filtration and beneficial bacteria growth.

They look quite like white beads and you can also get them in colors like brown gray or cream. Provides superior biological filtration. Reduces and controls ammonia and nitrite. Fluval biomax ceramic rings 500g 17 63 oz biomax filter media are inert ceramic rings that are capable of supporting large populations of water purifying bacteria.

Composed of a variety of channels and tunnels the multitude of tiny pores can support these colonies of beneficial bacteria. The ring shape allows for water to flow through the biofilter media. Fluval claims that their c nodes are better than ceramic rings and i have some in my c 3 filter but my 80 gallon has a fluval 407 with ceramic rings activated carbon ammonia remover water polishing pad and recently i swapped out my topfin 40 for the c 3 in my 40 gallon tank only has a gap in the lid made for 1 filter and i had nowhere to. The micropores have a mild tendency to clog but can easily be clean and replaced.

While fluval recommends these filters be replaced every six months they tend to last considerably longer. Fluval biomax bio rings biological filter media for aquariums 17 63 oz a1456 11 99. With more capacity than most biological filter media biomax helps reduce ammonia and nitrite. For freshwater and marine aquariums.