ENHANCED BIOLOGICAL FILTRATION — biOrb Ceramic Media surrounds the filter at the bottom of the aquarium and is the key biological aspect of the filtration system. It is a man-made material that will not alter the water pH. LARGE SURFACE AREA FOR GOOD BACTERIA GROWTH — biOrb Ceramic Media is full of pores for bacteria to live in; just 2 lbs. (900 g) of media has the surface area equivalent to a soccer field. HONEYCOMB STRUCTURE — Each piece of media has honeycomb structure with a size between 5 mm and 15 mm, which provides an ideal environment for beneficial bacteria to thrive. These bacteria play a vital role in neutralizing harmful substances produced by fish such as ammonia and nitrates. PERFECT FOR ANY AQUARIUM — biOrb Ceramic Media is suitable for all aquariums, whether they are freshwater or saltwater setups. SUITABLE FOR ALL biOrb AQUARIUMS — This Ceramic media is suitable for all biOrb aquariums. The number of 1 lb. bags required to fill an aquarium depends on the aquarium size. Adding additional media will increase the surface area available for bacteria colonization, enhancing biological filtration.
