Description
Bio Ball Specs
- Single ball diameter – 4cm – 12.5gr
- Single ball surface area – 0.0273m²
- 23.529 balls per 1 litre or 23529 balls per m³
- Surface area 642.34m²/m³
Bio balls are small plastic spheres that play a crucial role in aquarium filtration. They provide a home for nitrifying bacteria, which are essential for the nitrogen cycle. These bacteria convert harmful substances like ammonia and nitrites into less toxic nitrates.
The design of bio balls is quite unique. They have an open-structure pattern that increases their surface area. This design allows more bacteria to cling to them. Some bio balls even have small pieces of ceramic or foam inside, providing even more surface area for bacteria to cling to.
Bio balls can be used in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. They are typically placed in your filter, and as water passes over these balls, the nitrifying bacteria filter your water, removing ammonia and nitrites, thus improving the water quality. They are especially effective in large sump or external filters.
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