{"product_id":"icecap-bio-sphere-biological-filter-media-1kg","title":"IceCap Bio-Sphere Biological Filter Media – 1KG","description":"\u003ch1\u003eIceCap Bio-Sphere Biological Filter Media – 1KG\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh-Surface-Area Ceramic Media for Powerful Biological Filtration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIceCap Bio-Sphere Biological Filter Media provides a high-surface-area environment for beneficial bacteria to colonize, helping support efficient biological filtration and nutrient cycling in freshwater and saltwater aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach compact 1.25-inch ceramic Bio-Sphere contains a dense arrangement of ceramic media designed to maximize bacterial colonization while taking up minimal space inside your filtration system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 1KG box contains \u003cstrong\u003e40 Bio-Spheres\u003c\/strong\u003e and provides biological filtration capacity for aquariums up to \u003cstrong\u003e750 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e. A media bag is included for easy placement and organization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Ultra-high surface area for beneficial bacteria colonization\u003cbr\u003e• Supports biological filtration and efficient nutrient cycling\u003cbr\u003e• Durable ceramic biological filter media\u003cbr\u003e• Neutral pH of approximately 7 to 7.5\u003cbr\u003e• Suitable for freshwater and saltwater aquariums\u003cbr\u003e• Can also be used in pond filtration systems\u003cbr\u003e• Each Bio-Sphere measures approximately 1.25 inches\u003cbr\u003e• Each sphere supports biological filtration for up to 18 gallons\u003cbr\u003e• 40 Bio-Spheres included per 1KG box\u003cbr\u003e• Total filtration capacity up to 750 gallons\u003cbr\u003e• Media bag included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVersatile Filtration Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIceCap Bio-Spheres can be used in a variety of filtration systems, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Reef sumps\u003cbr\u003e• Canister filters\u003cbr\u003e• Wet\/dry filters\u003cbr\u003e• Trickle filters\u003cbr\u003e• Hang-on-back filters\u003cbr\u003e• Media filtration chambers\u003cbr\u003e• Directly inside the aquarium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir compact spherical design makes it easy to add biological filtration capacity without requiring a large amount of filtration space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDirections for Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the Bio-Spheres before adding them to your aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the media in an area with consistent water flow, such as a sump, canister filter, wet\/dry filter, or hang-on-back filter. The included media bag can be used to keep the spheres contained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor faster bacterial colonization, the media can also be seeded with a beneficial bacteria culture before being introduced to the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor optimal performance, periodically rinse the Bio-Spheres using \u003cstrong\u003eaquarium water\u003c\/strong\u003e, not untreated tap water, to remove accumulated debris while preserving beneficial bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIceCap recommends gently cleaning surface debris approximately every 12 months and replacing the media approximately every five years or as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Never clean or replace all biological filter media at the same time. 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