{"product_id":"bio-balls-plastic-filter-media-10-litres","title":"Aquateck Bio Balls Filter Media - 10 litres","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 10L bag of Aquateck Bio Balls Filter Media contains 10L of reusable biological filter media designed for use in suitable pond filtration systems. Its open, structured shape provides surfaces on which beneficial bacteria can establish, supporting the biological treatment of pond water as it passes through the filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquateck Bio Balls Filter Media 10 Litre Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic biological filter media for pond filtration systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructured design provides colonisation surfaces for beneficial bacteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports the biological conversion of ammonia and nitrite within an established filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen construction allows water to circulate around the media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReusable and suitable for gentle cleaning when required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied as a 10-litre bag of black bio balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquateck Bio Balls Filter Media Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBio balls are primarily intended for the biological stage of pond filtration. Once the filter has matured, naturally occurring nitrifying bacteria colonise the media and help convert ammonia into nitrite and then into the less harmful nitrate form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe media should be positioned where it receives a continuous flow of oxygenated pond water. It is normally used after suitable mechanical filtration, helping to reduce the amount of solid waste collecting around the bio balls and restricting water movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the media may catch some debris, its main purpose is biological filtration rather than the removal of fine suspended particles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA newly installed or thoroughly cleaned biological filter will need time to mature because an effective bacterial population is not established immediately. Filter development can vary depending on fish load, feeding levels, temperature, oxygen, pH and general water conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck that the size and design of the bio balls are suitable for the intended filter chamber before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the media where pond water can flow freely through and around it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse suitable mechanical filtration before the biological chamber wherever the filter design allows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen established media needs cleaning, rinse it gently in removed pond water rather than tap water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use detergents or thoroughly clean all biological media at the same time, as this can reduce the established bacterial population.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquateck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55619527541112,"sku":"LOS191","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/4914\/6642\/files\/S_Aquateck-Bio-Balls-Plastic-Filter-Media-10L.jpg?v=1785254900","url":"https:\/\/www.watergardeningdirect.com\/products\/bio-balls-plastic-filter-media-10-litres","provider":"Water Gardening Direct Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}