Filter Media

Aquarium filter media are categorized by their function into three main types: ● mechanical, which traps physical debris ● biological, which hosts beneficial bacteria for the nitrogen cycle ● chemical, which removes dissolved impurities, medications, and odors These categories of media work together within a filter system to keep aquarium water clean, clear, and healthy for fish and other inhabitants.

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Aquarium Filter Media: Activated Carbon Sticks With Mesh for Clear and Odor-Free Water
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Stick Carbon 600g w/mesh

Activated carbon aquarium filter media improves water quality by chemically adsorbing dissolved pollutant compounds derived from degeneration of the organic substances. In this way, Activated Carbon clarifies cloudy water, removes odors, and eliminates tannins that cause yellowing. It also removes medications, chlorine, chloramines, and certain phenols but does not address ammonia, nitrite, or nitrate.

Price $30.00
Aquarium Bio Filter Media: Sintered Glass Bio-rings
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Glass Bio-rings 500g w/mesh

Sintered glass bio-rings are high-porosity filter media that provide an exceptionally large surface area for beneficial bacteria to colonize, leading to highly efficient biological filtration and improved water quality in aquariums and ponds. Made from high-quality minerals, they establish a stable environment for nitrifying bacteria that rapidly process ammonia and nitrites, reduce algae by breaking down organic matter, and remain neutral in pH without altering water parameters.

Price $30.00
Clinoptilolite Zeolites as Aquarium Emergency Filter Media
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Zeolite 850g w/mesh

Zeolite is a natural crystallized mineral of volcanic rock, that acts as an aquarium filter media by using ion exchange to absorb and remove ammonia and heavy metals from freshwater tanks. It is particularly useful for quickly reducing dangerous ammonia spikes from fish waste and uneaten food, but it is not a permanent solution as it becomes saturated and must be replaced.

Price $30.00
Oyster Chips Natural Water Conditioner and Filter Media
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Oyster Shell Chips 900g

Oyster shell chips (in fine grind it is shell powder) serves as natural water conditioner, as well as natural filter media. The main effects of Oyster shell chips in saltwater aquarium are: 1) Acting as a buffer to help stabilize pH and Alkalinity, 2) Supplement calcium, carbonate minerals and trace elements, 3) Provide biological filtration surface.

Price $30.00
Bio-Sponge Pad to Keep Your Aquarium Clean and Healthy
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Aqua Gem Bio Sponge /Blue

Bio-sponge pad is a porous, cut-to-fit foam sheet that provides mechanical filtration by trapping debris and biological filtration by cultivating beneficial bacteria to break down waste. These pads are versatile, can be customized for various filter types, and help maintain a healthy and clear aquarium environment by supporting the nitrogen cycle. Its multi-porous feature will avoid blockages and provide the largest adhesion area for beneficial nitro bacteria. These bacteria break down toxic fish waste (ammonia and nitrite) into less harmful compounds, creating a healthy, stable environment for aquatic life and clarifying the water.

Price $12.00
Bio-Sponge Pad to Keep Your Aquarium Clean and Healthy
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Aqua Gem Bio Sponge /Black

Bio-sponge pad is a porous, cut-to-fit foam sheet that provides mechanical filtration by trapping debris and biological filtration by cultivating beneficial bacteria to break down waste. These pads are versatile, can be customized for various filter types, and help maintain a healthy and clear aquarium environment by supporting the nitrogen cycle. Its multi-porous feature will avoid blockages and provide the largest adhesion area for beneficial nitro bacteria. These bacteria break down toxic fish waste (ammonia and nitrite) into less harmful compounds, creating a healthy, stable environment for aquatic life and clarifying the water.

Price $20.00
Aquarium Bio Filter Media: Sintered Glass Bio-rings
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Glass Bio-rings Mini 2×50g

Sintered glass bio-rings are high-porosity filter media that provide an exceptionally large surface area for beneficial bacteria to colonize, leading to highly efficient biological filtration and improved water quality in aquariums and ponds. Made from high-quality minerals, they establish a stable environment for nitrifying bacteria that rapidly process ammonia and nitrites, reduce algae by breaking down organic matter, and remain neutral in pH without altering water parameters.

Price $25.00
Aquarium Bio Filter Media: Sintered Glass Bio-rings
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Aqua Gem Glass Bio-rings 2.5kg

Sintered glass bio-rings are high-porosity filter media that provide an exceptionally large surface area for beneficial bacteria to colonize, leading to highly efficient biological filtration and improved water quality in aquariums and ponds. Made from high-quality minerals, they establish a stable environment for nitrifying bacteria that rapidly process ammonia and nitrites, reduce algae by breaking down organic matter, and remain neutral in pH without altering water parameters.

Price $78.00
Activated Carbon Bone 2.5kg
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Activated Carbon Bone 2.5kg

Activated carbon aquarium filter media improves water quality by chemically adsorbing dissolved pollutant compounds derived from degeneration of the organic substances. In this way, Activated Carbon clarifies cloudy water, removes odors, and eliminates tannins that cause yellowing. It also removes medications, chlorine, chloramines, and certain phenols but does not address ammonia, nitrite, or nitrate.

Price $65.00
N-208 Mini Pneumatic Filter
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N-208 Mini Pneumatic Filter

This pneumatic filter is designed for application with mini tank. The high grade filter media provides efficient biological filtration and filter is easy to install with air pump.

Price $31.00
WON Volcanic rock for biofiltration
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WON Volcanic rock for...

The rough, highly porous surface structure of biofiltration volcanic rock provides very good colonization conditions for purified bacteria. Since it is a natural product, the size of the granules and small pieces in the packaging is different for each piece. It can be washed and reused. It is suitable for both freshwater and seawater.

Price $27.50
WON Hollow Quartz Bio-Beads 1cm
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WON Hollow Quartz Bio-Beads...

Quartz Bio-Beads not only have a large effective surface area (8-20 times that of other filter materials) and an extremely permeable structure, but also contain a variety of elements such as calcium oxide, sodium, potassium, magnesium, etc., which is an ideal environment for nitrifying bacteria (aerobic and anaerobic). Therefore, it can cultivate extra multitude units of beneficial bacteria.

Price $47.50