Freshwater Filter Media

Activated Filter Carbon

$ 3.49

A special blend of highly activated carbon that removes colors, odors and poisonous waste. Has good pore distribution for the most effective filtration in fresh and saltwater tanks at an economical price. Can be used in all filter cartridges.

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Ammo-Chips

$ 4.99

An economical ammonia remover developed especially for freshwater aquariums. Great in outdoor ponds and aquariums. Protects against ammonia build-up or surge. Keeps goldfish healthy and goldfish bowls clean for up to two weeks.

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Aqua Euro White Filter Pad

$ 9.49

• This is great filter pad! We use it ourselves.
• It is sold by the square foot, and comes in rolls 2 feet wide.
• You can purchase 4 sq. ft. (2’ X 2’ piece), 6 sq. ft. (3’ X 2’ piece) etc- just like fabric.
• Cut it into any shape you need.
• Works well with wet/dry filters, Bio-fil sumps, uni-aquariums, and most any filter where filter pad is needed.
• Thickness is approximately ¾” when dry.
• White filter pad should be cleaned under a sink and wrung out once every 1-2 weeks, depending on how dirty the aquarium is.
• If you want denser filter pad try using multiple layers of this White filter pad.
• When using multiple layers the largest, most clogging debris, is trapped on the top filter pad.
• You can rinse only the top layer of filter pad every other time and leave the bottom layer of filter pad, which will not be nearly as dirty, in place.
• White filter pad can usually be rinsed and re-used for 2-5 months depending on usage.
• Best part: It is easy to rinse out!

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Bio-Chem Stars - 10 pack

$ 6.99

Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Bio Chem Stars are simply the best bio-filtration media available. Optimal pore size for growing massive colonies of beneficial bacteria to aid in the aquarium's natural biological filter. Advanced polymer material provides maximum surface area!

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Bio-Chem Zorb Pouch - Size 6

$ 8.99

Filtration material composed of a unique blend of pharmaceutical-grade ion exchange resins, research grade organic scavenger resins & high porosity activated carbon. For fresh, saltwater and reef aquariums.

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Bio-Filter Balls for C-Series Canister Filters - 90pc

$ 8.99

Provide larger, multi-faceted surface area for support of biological filtration. Rite-Size S/T.

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Bio-Pin Balls

$ 14.99

State of the art filter media for use in fresh and salt water wet/dry systems.They may be connected together or randomly placed in the filter box. Bio-Pin Balls help produce turbulence, aiding in the gas-exchange process. The suggested usage is 1 gallon of Bio-Pin Balls per 20 gallons for salt water or 35 gallons freshwater. Size Large. Each Bio-Pin Ball has 150 Bio-pins(drip points). There are 74 Balls per gallon, one cu ft. of media has approximately 150 sq ft of surface area.

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Black Diamond Premium Activated Carbon

$ 4.49

Black Diamond Premium Activated Carbon that eliminates odors, discoloration, and impurities. Keeps on doing it long after other carbons quit.

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Blue Life CLEAR FX PRO

$ 14.99

CLEAR FX PRO is the most advanced all-in-one filtration media available on the market. Our cutting edge technology is compatible with both fresh and saltwater aquariums of all sizes. The easy to use media is the most comprehensive and reliable solution for aquarists of all skill levels.

The proprietary blend combines a super carbon, hybrid phosphate resin and organic scavenger resin. CLEAR FX PRO works rapidly to remove organic pollutants while leaving behind essential trace elements effectively keeping aquariums clean, clear and healthy for months.

To use the product simply place the mesh filter bag within a high flow area of your filtration system. The media is compatible within both canister filters and standard sumps.

Granular Activated Carbon (GAC):

CLEAR FX PRO contains a coal based granular activated carbon (GAC). The product offers the hardest carbon available that will still work when used in water. The high surface area and durability of our unique carbon allows CLEAR FX PRO to last longer and prevent deterioration over time. Unlike other carbon based filtration medias, the extremely low ash content of CLEAR FX PRO will not lead to hole in the head or lateral line disease within your aquarium.

Hybrid Phosphate Removing Resin:

CLEAR FX PRO introduces a new and exciting technology to the phosphate removal process. Unlike competing medias, CLEAR FX PRO uses a hybrid resin that works more effectively than Granular Ferric Oxide (GFO) phosphate removers. The resin’s spherical beaded structure will not clump or clog. The long lasting, high capacity resin absorbs phosphates in half the time as a standard GFO and will not release phosphates back into the water after reaching maximum capacity.

Organic Scavenger Resin

The scavenger resin in CLEAR FX PRO attracts your tanks organics, effectively controlling ammonia, nitrate and nitrite levels. The organic scavenger resin has a macro-porous design that will not clog as quickly as competing organic removers. The resin works hand-in-hand with our GAC to deliver clarity, stability and health to your aquarium water.

Product Specs:

Sizes

• 225 ml: Treats 60 Gallons Freshwater, 30 Gallons Saltwater
• 450 ml: Treats 120 Gallons Freshwater, 60 Gallons Saltwater

Lifespan:

• 4 months saltwater
• 6 months freshwater
• Tanks with heavy bio-load should consider changing media more frequently

Benefits:

• Crystal clear water
• Removes: odors, tannins, phenols, gases, pollutants, CO2, phosphates (PO4), silicates (SIO2), copper, metals and nitrogenous organic waste
• Does not actively remove essential trace elements
• Raises Redox (ORP) significantly
• Controls ammonia, nitrites and nitrates
• Removes contaminants and irritants harmful to coral, compounds carbon can’t remove alone, light blocking impurities and organics that degrade water quality by reducing oxygen
• Stimulates coral and plant growth
• Stabilizes pH (buffers without shock to fish)
• Will not release organics back into tank once exhausted
• Decreases need for water changes

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Blue Life NITRATE FX

$ 27.99

Blue FX Resins are advanced regenerable adsorption resins that comprise an entire new Eco-Friendly advancement in Aquarium Products. Blue Life USA’s regenerable, and Nitrate Fx, Phos Fx, and Organic Fx Resins compatible with both fresh and saltwater aquariums of all sizes with Softener Fx is the only Freshwater Only resin in the Blue Fx Resin Line.  The easy to use media is the most cost effective approach to Aquarium filtration ever.

All resins are regenerable multiple times, and the Regen Fx kit can regenerate up to 4 resin media bags at one time.

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Blue Life ORGANIC FX

$ 27.99

Blue FX Resins are advanced regenerable adsorption resins that comprise an entire new Eco-Friendly advancement in Aquarium Products. Blue Life USA’s regenerable, and Nitrate Fx, Phos Fx, and Organic Fx Resins compatible with both fresh and saltwater aquariums of all sizes with Softener Fx is the only Freshwater Only resin in the Blue Fx Resin Line.  The easy to use media is the most cost effective approach to Aquarium filtration ever.

All resins are regenerable multiple times, and the Regen Fx kit can regenerate up to 4 resin media bags at one time.

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Blue Life PHOS FX

$ 45.99

Blue FX Resins are advanced regenerable adsorption resins that comprise an entire new Eco-Friendly advancement in Aquarium Products. Blue Life USA’s regenerable, and Nitrate Fx, Phos Fx, and Organic Fx Resins compatible with both fresh and saltwater aquariums of all sizes with Softener Fx is the only Freshwater Only resin in the Blue Fx Resin Line.  The easy to use media is the most cost effective approach to Aquarium filtration ever.

All resins are regenerable multiple times, and the Regen Fx kit can regenerate up to 4 resin media bags at one time.

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Blue Life REGEN FX

$ 11.99

Blue FX Resins are advanced regenerable adsorption resins that comprise an entire new Eco-Friendly advancement in Aquarium Products. Blue Life USA’s regenerable, and Nitrate Fx, Phos Fx, and Organic Fx Resins compatible with both fresh and saltwater aquariums of all sizes with Softener Fx is the only Freshwater Only resin in the Blue Fx Resin Line.  The easy to use media is the most cost effective approach to Aquarium filtration ever.

All resins are regenerable multiple times, and the Regen Fx kit can regenerate up to 4 resin media bags at one time.

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Blue Life SOFTENER FX

$ 17.99

Blue FX Resins are advanced regenerable adsorption resins that comprise an entire new Eco-Friendly advancement in Aquarium Products. Blue Life USA’s regenerable, and Nitrate Fx, Phos Fx, and Organic Fx Resins compatible with both fresh and saltwater aquariums of all sizes with Softener Fx is the only Freshwater Only resin in the Blue Fx Resin Line.  The easy to use media is the most cost effective approach to Aquarium filtration ever.

All resins are regenerable multiple times, and the Regen Fx kit can regenerate up to 4 resin media bags at one time.

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Boyd Chemi-pure

$ 6.89

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Boyd Chemi-pure Blue

$ 11.89

• Keeps pH stable and constant
• Reduces fish loss due to pH changes or polluted water
• Keeps aquariums crystal clear
• Provides positive neurological reactions in fish, mimicking a natural environment
• Removes dissolved organics
• Helps fish have a better appetite
• Eliminates osmotic shock
• Increases fish life span
• Filters out coppers, metals, odors and phenol
• Prevents ion antagonism

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Boyd Chemi-pure Elite

$ 9.89

• Removes Phosphate and Silicate.
• Premium grade activated carbon
• Removes Chloramines, Chlorine, & Fish Odors
• Keeps water crystal clear.
• Houses nitrifying bacteria
• Keeps pH at a constant level

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Brightwell Aquatics Xport BIO Brick

$ 35.95

Ultra-porous Biological Brick Media with Superior Performance Characteristics

Overview

• Highest porosity and largest useable surface area, per unit weight or volume, of all filtration media available anywhere!
• Provides huge amounts of anaerobic surface area for efficient bacterial colonization for denitrification, along with sulfur doping to act as an electron donor to accelerate the process in freshwater, pond or marine applications.
• Provides over 71,000 square feet (6,596 square meters) of surface area per liter of medium. One brick has about 100,000 square feet of useable surface area for bacterial colonization.
• When properly colonized, and used as directed, it will reduce toxic ammonia and nitrites to near zero in ponds and all aquariums, marine or fresh.
• Also reduces phosphate significantly and dissolved organics.
• Works excellently as the only filtration medium for the aquarium or pond or may be employed in addition to other filtration media.
• Doped with Aragonite to buffer pH at the bacteria level, preventing acid buildup which eventually would kill the bacteria and reduce capacity. (Which is what happens in competing products)

Sizes

9"x4.5"x2.5"

instructions

Use one XPort BIO Brick for every 1,000 U.S. gallons ( 3,800 L ) of system capacity, more for heavy bio loads.

Rinse material well with aquarium water or purified tap water. For superior results, seed the material using FlorinBacter, MicrōBacter7 or MicrōBacterCLEAN, as appropriate for your aquarium, by placing XPort BIO Brick in a plastic container, filling it with aquarium water, and then adding the full recommended dose of either bacterial product, based on the size of your aquarium, to that container. Allow to stand overnight and then add the seeded XPort BIO Brick to your system. You may also add the water back to your aquarium, if desired.

It is recommended that you use sponge, fine filter floss or other mechanical filtration ahead of XPort BIO Brick to prevent clogging with organic material. For maximum results, also provide a good carbon source for growing bacteria, such as Brightwell Katalyst bio pellets or liquid Reef BioFuel or Florin Axis, as appropriate for your aquarium, as directed on their label.

additional information

You can use more bricks than the capacity shown above. You can't have too much filtration, the bacterial growth will be self limiting. It is prudent to use a whole brick even in smaller systems down to about 50 U.S. gallons. If the system is smaller than that, then use the cubes instead.

For nitrification, or removal of ammonia and nitrite, employing the brick aerobically, or above the water line will provide maximum results. To do this, mount the brick in air, above the water level, and run a small stream of water through the brick. It is not necessary or desirable to run the whole flow of the main system pump through the brick. A flow of about 40 to 80 liters per hour is ideal. An adjustable flow control will allow you to adjust the water flow to only that which will flow through (and not around) the brick.

On the other hand, removing nitrate is an anaerobic process and limiting oxygen to the brick as much as possible will maximize the nitrate removal. In this case, mount the brick beneath the water surface in the sump in a very low flow area, if possible.

To use one brick for both aerobic nitrification and anaerobic denitrification, mount the brick below the water surface and provide medium flow around it. The bacteria growing in the top 1/4" of the surface of the brick will be aerobic and will use up all the oxygen so that the inside of the brick goes anoxic or anaerobic. Anaerobic denitrifying bacteria will then colonize the internal surfaces of the brick and you will get both nitrification on the surface and denitrification in the internal parts.

While the BIO brick will perform both nitrification and denitrification, if your need is primarily for denitrification, you should purchase the NO3 Brick instead or in addition.

One important criteria in marine systems is gas exchange. Xport is the best bacterial media in the world, but it is not good at gas exchange. Bio balls are the best for gas exchange, so any system will work better with a small stack of bio balls placed in the main flow (in air).

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Brightwell Aquatics Xport BIO Plate

$ 35.95

Ultra-porous Biological Plate Media with Superior Performance Characteristics

Overview

• Highest porosity and largest useable surface area, per unit weight or volume, of all filtration media available anywhere
• Provides huge amounts of aerobic and anaerobic surface area for efficient bacterial colonization.
• Provides over 71,000 square feet (6,596 square meters) of surface area per liter of medium. One plate has about 125,000 square feet of useable surface area for bacterial colonization.
• When properly colonized, and used as directed, it will reduce toxic ammonia and nitrites to near zero in ponds and all aquariums, marine or fresh.
• Also reduces phosphate significantly and dissolved organics.
• Works excellently as the only filtration medium for the aquarium or pond or may be employed in addition to other filtration media.
• Doped with Aragonite to buffer pH at the bacteria level, preventing acid buildup which eventually would kill the bacteria and reduce capacity. (Which is what happens in competing products)

Sizes

9"x4.5"x2.5"

instructions

Use one XPort Bio Plate for every 1,250 U.S. gallons ( 4,750 L ) of system capacity, more for heavy bio loads.

Rinse material well with aquarium water or purified tap water. For superior results, seed the material using FlorinBacter, MicrōBacter7 or MicrōBacterCLEAN, as appropriate for your aquarium, by placing XPort Bio Plate in a plastic container, filling it with aquarium water, and then adding the full recommended dose of either bacterial product, based on the size of your aquarium, to that container. Allow to stand overnight and then add the seeded XPort Bio Plate to your system. You may also add the water back to your aquarium, if desired.

It is recommended that you use sponge, fine filter floss or other mechanical filtration ahead of XPort Bio Plate to prevent clogging with organic material. For maximum results, also provide a good carbon source for growing bacteria, such as Brightwell Katalyst bio pellets or liquid Reef BioFuel or Florin Axis, as appropriate for your aquarium, as directed on their label.

additional information

You can use more plates than the capacity shown above. You can't have too much filtration, the bacterial growth will be self limiting. It is prudent to use a whole plate even in smaller systems down to about 50 U.S. gallons. If the system is smaller than that, then use the cubes instead.

For nitrification, or removal of ammonia and nitrite, employing the plate aerobically, or above the water line will provide maximum results. To do this, mount the plate in air, above the water level, and run a small stream of water through the plate. It is not necessary or desirable to run the whole flow of the main system pump through the plate. A flow of about 40 to 80 liters per hour is ideal. An adjustable flow control will allow you to adjust the water flow to only that which will flow through (and not around) the plate.

On the other hand, removing nitrate is an anaerobic process and limiting oxygen to the plate as much as possible will maximize the nitrate removal. In this case, mount the plate beneath the water surface in the sump in a very low flow area, if possible.

To use one plate for both aerobic nitrification and anaerobic denitrification, mount the plate below the water surface and provide medium flow around it. The bacteria growing in the top 1/4" of the surface of the plate will be aerobic and will use up all the oxygen so that the inside of the plate goes anoxic or anaerobic. Anaerobic denitrifying bacteria will then colonize the internal surfaces of the plate and you will get both nitrification on the surface and denitrification in the internal parts.

While the BIO plate will perform both nitrification and denitrification, if your need is primarily for denitrification, you should purchase the NO3 Plate instead or in addition.

One important criteria in marine systems is gas exchange. Xport is the best bacterial media in the world, but it is not good at gas exchange. Bio balls are the best for gas exchange, so any system will work better with a small stack of bio balls placed in the main flow (in air).

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Brightwell Aquatics Xport NO3 Brick

$ 38.95

Ultra-activated Denitrification Brick Media, doped with Elemental Sulfur for Superior Performance Characteristics

Overview

• Highest porosity and largest useable surface area, per unit weight or volume, of all filtration media available anywhere!
• Provides huge amounts of anaerobic surface area for efficient bacterial colonization for denitrification, along with sulfur doping to act as an electron donor to accelerate the process in freshwater, pond or marine applications.
• Provides over 71,000 square feet (6,596 square meters) of surface area per liter of medium. One brick has about 125,000 square feet of useable surface area for bacterial colonization.
• Also reduces phosphate significantly and dissolved organics.
• So porous that it wicks water and stays wet for days when drained, allowing bacteria to remain viable after an equipment failure and ready for the repair.
• Doped with Aragonite to buffer pH at the bacteria level, preventing acid buildup which eventually would kill the bacteria and reduce capacity. (Which is what happens in competing products)

Sizes

9"x4.5"x2.5"

instructions

Use one XPort NO3 Plate for every 1,000 U.S. gallons ( 3,800 L ) of system capacity, more for heavy bio loads.

Rinse material well with aquarium water or purified tap water. For superior results, seed the material using FlorinBacter, MicrōBacter7 or MicrōBacterCLEAN, as appropriate for your aquarium, by placing XPort NO3 Brick in a plastic container, filling it with aquarium water, and then adding the full recommended dose of either bacterial product, based on the size of your aquarium, to that container. Allow to stand overnight and then add the seeded XPort NO3 Brick to your system. You may also add the water back to your aquarium, if desired.

It is recommended that you use sponge, fine filter floss or other mechanical filtration ahead of XPort NO3 Brick to prevent clogging with organic material. For maximum results, also provide a good carbon source for growing bacteria, such as Brightwell Katalyst bio pellets or liquid Reef BioFuel or Florin Axis, as appropriate for your aquarium, as directed on their label.

additional information

You can use more bricks than the capacity shown above. You can't have too much filtration, the bacterial growth will be self limiting. It is prudent to use a whole brick even in smaller systems down to about 50 U.S. gallons. If the system is smaller than that, then use the cubes instead.

For nitrification, or removal of ammonia and nitrite, employing the brick aerobically, or above the water line will provide maximum results. To do this, mount the brick in air, above the water level, and run a small stream of water through the brick. It is not necessary or desirable to run the whole flow of the main system pump through the brick. A flow of about 40 to 80 liters per hour is ideal. An adjustable flow control will allow you to adjust the water flow to only that which will flow through (and not around) the brick.

On the other hand, removing nitrate is an anaerobic process and limiting oxygen to the brick as much as possible will maximize the nitrate removal. In this case, mount the brick beneath the water surface in the sump in a very low flow area, if possible.

To use one brick for both aerobic nitrification and anaerobic denitrification, mount the brick below the water surface and provide medium flow around it. The bacteria growing in the top 1/4" of the surface of the brick will be aerobic and will use up all the oxygen so that the inside of the plate goes anoxic or anaerobic. Anaerobic denitrifying bacteria will then colonize the internal surfaces of the brick and you will get both nitrification on the surface and denitrification in the internal parts.

While the NO3 brick will perform both nitrification and denitrification, if your need is primarily for nitrification, you should purchase the BIO Brick instead or in addition.

One important criteria in marine systems is gas exchange. Xport is the best bacterial media in the world, but it is not good at gas exchange. Bio balls are the best for gas exchange, so any system will work better with a small stack of bio balls placed in the main flow (in air).

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Brightwell Aquatics Xport NO3 Cubes

$ 12.90

Ultra-activated Denitrification Media with Superior Performance Characteristics

Overview

• Utilizes NanoIntelex Technology to create an enhanced, "ultra-activated" material with the capacity to outperform conventional denitrification media by over 300%
• Open structure and high surface area results in superior flow-through characteristics and filtration efficiency.
• Higher efficiency relative to conventional media results in smaller space requirements to achieve equivalent denitrification.
• Eliminates the need to perform water changes that are carried out for the express purpose of decreasing nitrate in an aquarium system.
• May be used in conjunction with Xport Bio Cubes and Xport PO4 Cubes

Sizes

150g, 300g, 1000g

instructions

Read all instructions before use.

The use of a mechanical pre-filter to remove particulate organic material from water prior to its interaction with this media will improve efficiency.

Rinse Xport NO3 Cubes in purified water or low-TDS fresh water, then place media into a clean pail and fill with water from the aquarium into which the media is to be placed. Seed each 150 g of Xport NO3 Cubes used with 20-ml of MicroBacter7 (poured into the pail and dispersed by hand), then allow media to remain in this "bath" for 24-hours at room temperature.

Remove Xport NO3 Cubes from pail and pour water into the aquarium system, then place Xport NO3 Cubes into canister filter, media reactor, or 800µm mesh filter bag; a flow-through rate of 1 - 3x the total aquarium volume per hour is recommended. Do not fluidize.

In systems with an initial [NO3] of <40 ppm, begin with a ratio of 150 g Xport NO3 Cubes per 120 US-gallons (454 L) in system (increase this mass by 10% for every 10 ppm NO3 in excess of 40 ppm). Denitrification will typically begin within one week; rate of denitrification increases with time.

If corals or other invertebrates appear to react negatively to the use of Xport NO3 Cubes, it may be an indication that NO3 is being removed too aggressively; decrease amount of Xport NO3 Cubes used by 50% and continue use until [NO3] falls within desired range.

Note that the required amount of Xport NO3 Cubes will change as the system matures, and as biomass and/or stocking density changes. Denitrification relies on adequate organic carbon availability; if [NO3] stops decreasing during the first month of use and no significant increase in bioload, stocking density, or nutrient input rate has occurred during this period, then it is likely that organic carbon or phosphate is limiting. Use of Katalyst, Reef BioFuel, or FlorinAxis (planted aquaria) per the instructions on the respective labels will be required to provide this carbon; NeoPhos or Florin-P will provide phosphorus.

Replace ~25% of the total Xport NO3 Cubes employed every 3 - 4 months in high-bioload systems, and every 6 - 8 months in low-nutrient systems. Maximum rate of denitrification is achieved by placing Xport NO3 Cubes in-line with, and downstream from, Xport Bio Cubes. Xport PO4 Cubes may be used downstream from Xport NO3 Cubes to facilitate complete phosphate uptake; do not place Xport-PO4 upstream from Xport-NO3, which will inhibit denitrification.

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Brightwell Aquatics Xport NO3 Plate

$ 38.95

Ultra-activated Denitrification Plate Media, doped with Elemental Sulfur for Superior Performance Characteristics

Overview

• Highest porosity and largest useable surface area, per unit weight or volume, of all filtration media available anywhere!
• Provides huge amounts of anaerobic surface area for efficient bacterial colonization for denitrification, along with sulfur doping to act as an electron donor to accelerate the process in freshwater, pond or marine applications.
• Provides over 71,000 square feet (6,596 square meters) of surface area per liter of medium. One plate has about 125,000 square feet of useable surface area for bacterial colonization.
• Also reduces phosphate significantly and dissolved organics.
• So porous that it wicks water and stays wet for days when drained, allowing bacteria to remain viable after an equipment failure and ready for the repair.
• Doped with Aragonite to buffer pH at the bacteria level, preventing acid buildup which eventually would kill the bacteria and reduce capacity. (Which is what happens in competing products)

Sizes

9"x4.5"x2.5"

instructions

Use one XPort NO3 Plate for every 1,250 U.S. gallons ( 4,750 L ) of system capacity, more for heavy bio loads.

Rinse material well with aquarium water or purified tap water. For superior results, seed the material using FlorinBacter, MicrōBacter7 or MicrōBacterCLEAN, as appropriate for your aquarium, by placing XPort Bio Plate in a plastic container, filling it with aquarium water, and then adding the full recommended dose of either bacterial product, based on the size of your aquarium, to that container. Allow to stand overnight and then add the seeded XPort NO3 Plate to your system. You may also add the water back to your aquarium, if desired.

It is recommended that you use sponge, fine filter floss or other mechanical filtration ahead of XPort NO3 Plate to prevent clogging with organic material. For maximum results, also provide a good carbon source for growing bacteria, such as Brightwell Katalyst bio pellets or liquid Reef BioFuel or Florin Axis, as appropriate for your aquarium, as directed on their label.

additional information

You can use more plates than the capacity shown above. You can't have too much filtration, the bacterial growth will be self limiting. It is prudent to use a whole plate even in smaller systems down to about 50 U.S. gallons. If the system is smaller than that, then use the cubes instead.

For nitrification, or removal of ammonia and nitrite, employing the plate aerobically, or above the water line will provide maximum results. To do this, mount the plate in air, above the water level, and run a small stream of water through the plate. It is not necessary or desirable to run the whole flow of the main system pump through the plate. A flow of about 40 to 80 liters per hour is ideal. An adjustable flow control will allow you to adjust the water flow to only that which will flow through (and not around) the plate.

On the other hand, removing nitrate is an anaerobic process and limiting oxygen to the plate as much as possible will maximize the nitrate removal. In this case, mount the plate beneath the water surface in the sump in a very low flow area, if possible.

To use one plate for both aerobic nitrification and anaerobic denitrification, mount the plate below the water surface and provide medium flow around it. The bacteria growing in the top 1/4" of the surface of the plate will be aerobic and will use up all the oxygen so that the inside of the plate goes anoxic or anaerobic. Anaerobic denitrifying bacteria will then colonize the internal surfaces of the plate and you will get both nitrification on the surface and denitrification in the internal parts.

While the NO3 plate will perform both nitrification and denitrification, if your need is primarily for nitrification, you should purchase the BIO Plate instead or in addition.

One important criteria in marine systems is gas exchange. Xport is the best bacterial media in the world, but it is not good at gas exchange. Bio balls are the best for gas exchange, so any system will work better with a small stack of bio balls placed in the main flow (in air).

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Brightwell Aquatics Xport PO4 Cubes

$ 31.00

Ultra-activated Phosphate-adsorption Media with Superior Performance Characteristics

Overview

• Utilizes NanoIntelex Technology to create an enhanced, "ultra-activated" material with the capacity to outperform conventional phosphate-adsorption media by over 500%
• Removes ~30 - 100 mg phosphate per 1 g of media, dependant upon initial concentration in system.
• Open structure and high surface area results in superior flow-through characteristics and adsorptive efficiency.
• Higher adsorptive capacity relative to conventional media results in smaller space requirements to achieve equivalent phosphate uptake.
• Capable of removing phosphate for over 1-year after initial placement in aquatic system.
• May be used in conjunction with Xport Bio Cubes and Xport NO3 Cubes

Sizes

350g, 700g, 2000g

instructions

Read all instructions before use.

The use of a mechanical pre-filter to remove particulate organic material from water prior to its interaction with this media will improve efficiency.

Rinse Xport PO4 Cubes in purified water or low-TDS fresh water, then place media into a clean pail and fill with water from the aquarium into which the media is to be placed.

At an initial phosphate concentration of 1 ppm or less, 350 g of Xport PO4 Cubes is capable of extracting ~10.5 g of phosphate; this equates to 1 g of Xport PO4 Cubes per 396 US-gallons (1,500 L) to eliminate 0.02 ppm phosphate. Replace media when phosphate concentration ceases to decrease (if greater than 0 ppm) or begins to increase.

In low-nutrient aquaria, it is not uncommon for several months to pass before the media has become exhausted. If corals or other invertebrates appear to react negatively to the use of the media, it may be an indication that reactive phosphate is being removed too aggressively; decrease amount used by 50% and continue use until phosphate concentration appears to be immeasurable.

The most efficient use of Xport PO4 Cubes will rely upon regular testing for phosphate with an accurate test kit to ensure that the mass of media being employed is suitable for the system requirements. A flow-through rate of 1 - 3x the total aquarium volume per hour is recommended. Do not fluidize; fluidization serves to decrease filtration efficiency and may cause gradual deterioration of the material, potentially resulting in dispersal of harmless, but unattractive, dust throughout the system.

Canister filtration:

Load Xport-PO4 into filter cartridge as directed by filter manufacturer.

Passive filtration:

Place Xport PO4 Cubes loosely in an 800µm mesh filter bag and locate in an area of low- to medium-flow.

Media reactors:

If placing Xport PO4 Cubes into a media reactor, ensure that the media remains "static" and non-moving.

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Ceramic Filter Rings For C-Series Canister Filter - 140pc

$ 7.99

Provides porous surface area for support of biological filtration. Bio-rings do not require replacement unless damaged or destroyed. Rite-Size S/T. 140 pc.

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Coarse Foam for Compact+

$ 3.98

Coarse Foam for Compact+ 2000, 2000, and 5000. Includes 2 pieces. Specially structured materials provide outstanding purification wherein the water permeates them evenly, and coarse particle residues as well as even the finest particle residues are trapped mechanically. After a short run-in period purification bacteria lodge in the special foam material and ensure the intensive, biological decomposition of toxins. Carbon pads have an adsorptive effect as they dissolve pollutants trapped on their surface and thereby removed from the water cycle.

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Coralife Bio-Balls

$ 19.99

Biological filtration is accomplished by promoting the growth of beneficial nitrifying bacteria within the aquarium filter or refugium. The beneficial bacteria convert toxic ammonia and waste proteins into nitrates that are more easily removed from the aquatic ecosystem typically through.

Although compact in size, Coralife Bio-Balls provide a large surface area for beneficial bacteria to grow due to the unique construction and geometric design of the one inch round balls. Typically used in sump filtration systems, Bio-Balls are a good choice for adding biological filtration to your aquatic system.

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Diamond Blend Premium Carbon-Ammonia Neutralizing Blend

$ 5.99

A combination of Diamond Blend Premium Activated Carbon and Ammonia-Neutralizing Crystals. Cleans and conditions water, ridding it of dissolved organic waste and odors as it removes toxic ammonia and chloramines. Freshwater only.

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Disposable Carbon Cartridge Bowl Filters - 2 pack

$ 3.99

Cartridges are ready to use and are filled with floss and high-grade, activated carbon.They are easy to install and the cartridge fits any 1/2in under gravel filter uplift tubes as well as LEE'S and Fritz bowl filters.

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Emperor Aquatics Filter Media Bags - 800 Micron

$ 3.99

• Can hold a wide variety of filter medias.
• Just fill with desired media, tie it closed, and place it in your sump.
• 100% Polyester
• Salt and ozone safe

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Filter Saver Bag

$ 6.99

Filter Saver Bags are reusable, fine mesh filter bags that have drawstrings to secure bag closure. They can be used to hold carbon, ammonia remover, or any other filter media or resin.Filter Saver Bags are essential in helping to prevent costly damage to the power filter motor.

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Hydor Sintered Quartz Bio-Rings

$ 8.99

Highly porous efficient sintered quartz Bio-Ring Media is ideal for optimal biological filtration.

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Poly Filters

$ 6.59

• Removes harmful organics.
• Use to remove copper and other medications after treatment.
• Use to remove heavy metals.
• Cut it into any shape you need.
• Removes phosphate as well.
• Unique color changes indicate the removal of specific pollutants.

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Red Sea REEF-SPEC™ Carbon

$ 11.99

REEF-SPEC™ Carbon  

Highly activated carbon for marine & reef aquariums  

Red Sea REEF-SPEC™ Carbon is the ultimate choice for marine & reef aquariums due to its unique technical characteristics.  

Red Sea REEF-SPEC™ Carbon’s granule size and its micro/macro porous structure, ensures a very high total adsorption capacity and rapid extraction of the specific organic pollutants that are found in Reef aquariums.  

REEF-SPEC™ Carbon has extremely low phosphate leaching and minimal ash content while also not affecting the pH of aquarium water.  

Red Sea REEF-SPEC™ Carbon needs replacing less frequently than carbons that are not reef-specific or are of a lower quality and represents an effective, cost-efficient solution for providing the very best water quality in marine & reef aquariums.  

Main features:  

• Rapid removal of organic pollutants
• High total adsorption capacity
• Ultra-Low phosphate output
• Ultra-Low ash content
• Suitable for Marine & Freshwater
• Filter Bag included( 250g, 500g, 1000g)

REEF-SPEC™ Carbon is available in 250g /9 oz , 500g /18 oz and 1000g /35 oz containers.  

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Seachem Matrix

$ 11.89

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Seachem Matrix Carbon

$ 10.49

SeaChem MatrixCarbon is a truly unique activated carbon, bead shaped for optimal hydrodynamics. This provides maximum water flow and contact with a high density of adsorptive sites without the compacting common to granular activated carbon. MatrixCarbon has a very low ash content as indicated by its minimal impact on pH. Even when added to distilled water, it does not raise pH above 7.0. While all carbons contain phosphate, regardless of false claims to the contrary, MatrixCarbon has the lowest leachable phosphate content of all major carbon brands tested. It out-performs other best grade carbons by at least two-fold when compared for total capacity to remove aquarium organic matter, rate of adsorbtion, and duration of use. 250 mL will easily treat 100 gallons for several months. It is very clean and nearly dust free.

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Seachem PhosBond

$ 7.39

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Seachem PhosNet

$ 10.89

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Seachem The Bag

$ 7.67

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Sealing Gasket for Professionel II Filters

$ 10.66

EHEIM Sealing Gasket for Professional II filters 2026 and 2028.

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