These porous objects have high surface areas while still allowing the passage of water and light to flow through them.
Ceramic ring biological filter media.
Simply add them to your aquarium filter.
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Some are more efficient than others while some are easier to maintain.
Bioballs and ceramic rings are two basic biofilter choices.
Many hobbyists use highly porous ceramic plates or bricks housed in the sump.
While some ceramic rings come with their own filter media bag others come loose.
They make excellent homes for bacteria.
During and after the aquarium cycle bacteria need biological media to live on.
Many filter kits already include ceramic rings in the box.
There are many forms of biological filter materials balls ceramic rings foam pellets plastic stars used for aquariums.
Aquapapa aquarium biological bacteria house ceramic rings filter media 6 lbs bagged for pond fish tank canister filter 4 6 out of 5 stars 30 19 78 19.
Goldeal bio balls ceramic rings set aquarium biological filter media with mesh bag for fish tank and pond fish tank filter decorations accessories 500g 1 1lb 4 1 out of 5 stars 26 11 99 11.
The rings have a hole in the center that allows water movement throughout the media to ensure optimal contact time for efficient biological filtration.
Cermedia is a manufacturer of porous ceramic materials for industrial wastewater treatment.
Biomax bio rings have more capacity than smooth biological filter media.
Types include ceramic rings sponges pads bio balls and bio stars sand and gravel.
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My bio balls do not move and water is still and same as the ceramic rings.
Using ceramic rings couldn t be easier.
If your filter didn t come with any ceramic rings or you want to purchase more grab some here or from your local fish store they are very affordable.
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I have my sump set up the following way filter sock ceramic rings bio balls floss media pump.