1000 x Bio Balls for Pond/Aquarium and Fish Tank Filter Media

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A Natural Filter: Biological filter media is made of non-toxic materials like ceramic or plastic balls. Unlike chemical filtration, bio media acts as a natural filter relying on the bacteria that colonize it to do the work.

As we can see Bio ball and Ceramic rings are pretty similar. The main differences are that Ceramic rings can also have denitrifying bacteria in its tiny little pores but, at the same time, these pores can be clogged pretty easily. Having figured out what each of these two is all about, how do you make the choice to go with either? This comes down to a number of factors, with personal preference and availability being the most prominent ones. As far as similarities go, bio balls and ceramic rings are both used for biological filtration, and both operate in the same manner, providing homes for beneficial bacteria to thrive. Zeolite: These filter media can be small stones or in pressed shapes. Like carbon, they will absorb some compounds but can also provide homes for good bacteria.This way, you wouldn’t have to worry about how many ceramic rings you should put in your tank (assuming that your filter is compatible with the size of your tank). Do I Need To Wash Ceramic Rings?

These balls are designed in a patterned structure, hence they contain ample spaces or grooves that increase the surface area and enable them to carry even more amounts of nitrifying bacteria. Bio balls are made of a porous material that allows bacteria to colonize and grow on them. This provides a large surface area for the bacteria to break down ammonia and nitrites in the water. However, bio balls can be difficult to clean and can become clogged over time. If you have an established population of bacteria in your aquarium already, then it shouldn’t take long for bacteria to populate a new surface area. Within a couple of weeks, the new bio balls should have some signs of bacteria colonies forming. These are two widely known biological media, but which is the better option, bio balls or ceramic rings?Bio Rings: Similar to bio balls but are circular in shape and also come in various sizes. They fit best into canister filters or other types of hang-on filter units.