Biohome Ultimate is a premium sintered-glass filter media that faciliates bio-filtration removal of ammonia, nitrite and nitrate from the aquarium water. It is ideal for freshwater aquarium filters such as canister, HOB and sump filters. It contains special properties such as added trace elements and open-pore structure allowing beneficial bacteria (aerobic and anaerobic) to populate within the media, turning each piece of media into a bio filtration powerhouse. New Biohome Ultimate takes just 2-3 weeks to reach its optimum bio-filtration capacity and can quickly remove ammonia, nitrite and nitrate from aquarium water. 1 kg of Biohome is capable of treating 3 tons of freshwater, so only a small compartment is sufficient for Biohome to work. Specifications 1 kg of Biohome is capable of treating 3 tons of freshwater, so only a small compartment is sufficient for Biohome to work Each piece of Biohome pellet is about 1/2 inch diameter by 1 1/2 inches long Pellet is made of sintered-glass with high porosity of 40.5% Largest surface area of any media available – about 560 m2 per 1kg (compared to 20 m2 per 1kg for plastic bio balls) Water flows freely around and through the Biohome pellet minimizing clogging from waste Recovers quickly after the use of medications Can be easily transferred from one filter to another
