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.
Ceramic ring biological filter media.
They make excellent homes for bacteria.
My bio balls do not move and water is still and same as the ceramic rings.
These porous objects have high surface areas while still allowing the passage of water and light to flow through them.
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My question is do i put bio balls first then ceramic rings as water passing over bio balls will keep them moving or simply keep it as it is.
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.
During and after the aquarium cycle bacteria need biological media to live on.
With proper maintenance and beneficial bacteria aquarium nitrate levels will remain low.
Cermedia is a manufacturer of porous ceramic materials for industrial wastewater treatment.
While some ceramic rings come with their own filter media bag others come loose.
Some are more efficient than others while some are easier to maintain.
Many hobbyists use highly porous ceramic plates or bricks housed in the sump.
Bioballs and ceramic rings are two basic biofilter choices.
Simply add them to your aquarium filter.
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Types include ceramic rings sponges pads bio balls and bio stars sand and gravel.
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.
There are many forms of biological filter materials balls ceramic rings foam pellets plastic stars used for aquariums.
The rings have a hole in the center that allows water movement throughout the media to ensure optimal contact time for efficient biological filtration.
I have my sump set up the following way filter sock ceramic rings bio balls floss media pump.
Keep in mind that some of these materials can also be used as mechanical media.