MarinePure`s bio-media is the most technically advanced bio-media available today. MarinePure™ Plates have a very large surface area to promote aerobic bacteria growth for ammonia and nitrite removal. Perfect for the creative hobbyist. Use as a baffle in wet/dry (bubble trap) in sumps, under substrate or rock formations, as a frag rack or substrate. It is easy to shape the plate to fit in tight or custom places.
Combination of vast surface area and open/interconnected pores allow a thin bio-film to develop. This thin film allows bacteria to flourish because necessary nutrients are immediately available. With the open pores, old dead bio-film is easily flushed from the media and will not plug the media. Water flows through the media, not around as with other denser medias, thus utilizing the most surface area for beneficial bacterial growth.
Nitrification: Minimum recommended amount for eliminating ammonia and nitrite in an active filter for a typical bio-load | ||||||
Tank Size | Plates | Blocks | ||||
50 Gallons | < 1 Plate | < 1 Block | ||||
100 Gallons | 1 Plate | < 1 Block | ||||
250 Gallons | 2 Plates | 1 Block | ||||
500 Gallons | 3 to 4 Plates | 1 to 2 Blocks | ||||
2500 Gallons | 12 Plates | 4 Blocks |