Bio Ceramic Rings

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Bio ceramic rings. Fluval biomax bio rings. 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. 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.
They require oxygen in the water to live. And how would you recommend me setting up the canister. Ceramic rings also known as bio rings are unglazed little pieces of fired ceramic. Convenient ready to use nylon mesh filter bag.
Are ceramic bio rings better or are the plastic balls better. What are the alternatives to ceramic rings. As an amazon ass. Bio balls check the price as the name suggests bio balls are round pieces of plastic.
The bio balls provide a large textured surface for bacteria to grow on. Denitrifying bacteria these bacteria eat nitrates. Fluval biomax media question have a question about aquarium products and equipment. With more capacity than most biological filter media fluval biomax media inserts help reduce ammonia and nitrite.
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. These plastic balls have been. 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.
Lastly the activated charcoal pellets help clarify the water by extracting pollutants discolorations and cloudy buildup. Fluval biomax media inserts have a complex pore system creating an optimal environment where beneficial bacteria can thrive. Meanwhile the ceramic rings provide a porous surface area for efficient ammonia removal. They look quite like white beads and you can also get them in colors like brown gray or cream.
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. Surface area and pores sized to accommodate bacteria necessary for biological balance and to remove toxic ammonia and nitrite. It comes with three media trays.