While there are other types of ceramic based filter media ranging from spheres to sticks they all behave similarly to ceramic rings.
Ceramic rings biological filter media.
Keep in mind that some of these materials can also be used as mechanical media.
They simply provide a home for the bacteria that do all the hard work.
While fluval recommends these filters be replaced every six months they tend to last considerably longer.
Bioballs and ceramic rings are two basic biofilter choices.
Biological filtration media are like condominiums for bacteria.
Ceramic rings don t filter your aquarium.
Bio pellets are a plastic media that house and feed bacteria.
Many hobbyists use highly porous ceramic plates or bricks housed in the sump.
Zeovit is part of a specialized system to maintain ultra low nutrients.
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Fluval s biomax filter media consists of porous ceramic rings that are designed to optimize surface area and support growing bacteria populations.