biOrb ceramic media is the main part of the filtration in a biOrb aquarium. It helps keep the water clear and healthy. Water flows through the media, where beneficial bacteria remove toxic fish waste.
The media is full of pores for bacteria to live on. Just 900g of it has a surface area equivalent to a football pitch. More media can be added to a biOrb to increase the area for filtration.
Over time, the pores can become blocked with dirt and limescale, which reduces the available surface area. Replacing some of the media every year or so helps keep filtration efficient. Never replace more than 1/3 of the media at one time, and wait at least a month before replacing any more.
- Type
- Ceramic filter media
- Brand
- biOrb
- Surface area
- 900g has a surface area equivalent to a football pitch
- Replacement
- Replace some media every year or so; no more than 1/3 at a time, with at least a month between replacements