{"product_id":"biological-filter-media-per-litre","title":"Biological Filter Media (Per Litre)","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Biological Filter Media\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBiological Filter Media is designed to provide a large surface area for beneficial bacteria within aquarium filtration systems. These bacteria play an important role in the biological filtration process by helping break down toxic ammonia and nitrite produced by fish waste, uneaten food and other organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis unbranded biological media is suitable for a wide range of freshwater and marine aquarium filtration systems. It can be placed inside canister filters, sump filter chambers, internal filters, trickle filters and other systems designed to accommodate biological media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe porous structure provides surfaces where nitrifying bacteria can colonise and establish. Once mature, the media becomes an important part of the aquarium's biological filtration capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor best results, biological media should be kept continuously submerged or supplied with well-oxygenated aquarium water. When cleaning the media, use removed aquarium water rather than chlorinated tap water to help preserve the established bacterial population.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biological Aquarium Filter Media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unbranded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porous biological filtration media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biological filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater and marine aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canister filters, sumps, internal filters and other filtration systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides surface area for beneficial bacteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemoves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ammonia and nitrite biologically through bacterial activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently rinse when required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning Water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use removed aquarium water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replace gradually rather than removing all established media at once\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good water circulation recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Filtration:\u003c\/strong\u003e No — primarily biological filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat does biological filter media do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt provides a surface for beneficial bacteria to colonise. These bacteria help process ammonia and nitrite as part of the aquarium's nitrogen cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCan it be used in marine aquariums?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYes. Biological filter media can be used in both freshwater and marine filtration systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhere should biological media be placed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlace it in an area of the filter where aquarium water can flow freely through the media while maintaining good oxygenation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eHow often should biological media be cleaned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOnly clean it when it becomes significantly clogged with debris and restricts water flow. Excessive cleaning can remove beneficial bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCan I wash it under tap water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt is better to avoid chlorinated tap water. Gently rinse the media in water removed during a routine aquarium water change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eShould I replace all my biological media at once?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNo. Established biological media contains beneficial bacteria. If replacement is required, replacing it gradually helps maintain biological stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWashing mature biological media under chlorinated tap water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing all biological media at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllowing the media to remain clogged with excessive detritus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlacing biological media where there is little water flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoving established biological media from a mature aquarium unnecessarily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssuming biological media alone can compensate for overstocking or poor aquarium maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50529794293899,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/X9jtO-1mrc_dXc2OpBrElzf1rN8I_oIVbhuDMD3IR_LsbbM-dO4vD7h5eohxoFEWfZYzuNqDvRJ2-eavtCPTA9LiVHXcTWAsM9zyiawKouzwAQk63zybf2tylCOoPyMg7tPkWVgzrQd6CC67BzkwSMfehBhcFlwKq4GLoLb4rZc_D25OZp51LMV.jpg?v=1790310194","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/biological-filter-media-per-litre","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}