Aqua One CeramiSub Substrate

Aqua One CeramiSub Ceramic Substrate - Biological & Mechanical Filtration

Aqua One CeramiSub Ceramic Substrate is an ultra-modern, highly porous biological filter media designed to create and maintain exceptional water quality in your aquarium. This essential filter media provides the ideal environment for the growth of beneficial bacteria, which are crucial for breaking down harmful waste products.

How it Works:

CeramiSub acts as a dual-purpose filter media, providing both mechanical and biological filtration. Its highly porous structure, formed through a special hyper-baking process, creates a massive surface area for beneficial nitrifying bacteria to colonize and thrive. These bacteria are vital for the biological cycle of your aquarium, efficiently converting toxic ammonia (NH4+) and nitrite into less harmful nitrate. By doing so, CeramiSub greatly reduces the risk of ammonia toxicity, the number one killer of fish, and helps to stabilize other water quality parameters like pH and oxygen.

Furthermore, its porous nature also allows it to act as a mechanical filter, effectively trapping large waste particles, excess food, and fecal matter before they can break down into toxic chemicals.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Creates Biological Stability: Provides an immense surface area for beneficial bacteria, fostering a robust biological filter that keeps your aquarium stable and healthy.
• Dual Filtration (Mechanical & Biological): Captures large waste particles while simultaneously converting toxic ammonia and nitrite into less harmful nitrate.
• Massive Surface Area: Each gram of media offers a vast internal surface for bacterial colonization, ensuring efficient waste processing.
• Cleaner, Healthier Tank: Leads to crystal-clear water and a significantly reduced risk of harmful toxins, promoting the well-being of your aquatic inhabitants.
• Permanent Filter Media: Designed for long-term use with minimal maintenance.
• Versatile Application: Ideal for use in all types of pressure filtration systems, including:
  • Pressurised canister filters
  • Hang-on-back filters
  • Internal filters
  • Wet/dry filters (sumps)
• Suitable for Both Freshwater and Saltwater Aquariums: A universal solution for various aquatic setups.
• Includes FREE Netting Bag: For convenient placement and removal within your filter system.

Available Sizes:

• 375g
• 750g
• 1.5kg

Set Up Instructions & Maintenance:

1. Rinse Before Use: Before placing CeramiSub in your filter, rinse it thoroughly in a bucket using aquarium water only. Do NOT use tap water, as chlorine can kill the beneficial bacteria.
2. Bacterial Colonization: Bacteria colonies take time to develop, usually 3-4 weeks. During this period, monitor water quality parameters such as ammonia and pH closely.
3. For Existing Aquariums: When introducing CeramiSub into an established tank, it's recommended to introduce it alongside existing biological media to help ensure bacteria growth on the new substrate.
4. Cleaning: CeramiSub is designed for long life and low maintenance. When cleaning is occasionally needed (e.g., to remove excess waste), always rinse in a bucket using aquarium water only to preserve the delicate bacterial colonies.

By incorporating Aqua One CeramiSub into your filtration system, you're investing in a superior foundation for a vibrant, thriving, and healthy aquarium.