Bio Rio
Bio Rio is the basic of biological filtration. Biological filtration starts quickly after the initial setup, due to the live bacteria adhered on the Bio Rio. It is mainly made of pumice stone with a porous surface, which is ideal environment for beneficial bacteria to colonize. It also supports a long stable filtering activity.
| Article Code | Item | Volume | |
| 105-001 | Bio Rio | 1L | |
| 105-002 | Bio Rio | 2L |
Bio Cube
This is a biological filtration media, made of polyurethane. It has a large surface area for microorganisms to colonize, and a high durability for a long period of use. It is possible to make a long and stable filtration.
| Article Code | Item | Volume | |
| 105-015 | Bio Cube 20 Black type | 2L | |
| 105-016 | Bio Cube 45 Blue type | 2L |
NA Carbon
NA Carbon has an outstanding absorption capability; its absorption rate is about 20 times higher than that of other conventional activated carbon products for aquarium use. Its cylindrical form promotes absorbing activities more effectively, and it also works well to ease yellowing of the aquarium water.
| Article Code | Item | Volume | |
| 105-014 | NA Carbon | 750ml |
Bamboo Charcoal
This is an absorption-filtration media made of refined bamboo-charcoal absorbent, which is more solid and porous than general charcoals. Even after its absorption effect ends, Bamboo Charcoal still perfectly works as a biological filtration media for a long period of time.
| Article Code | Item | Volume | |
| 105-011 | Bamboo Charcoal | 1L |
Clear Float
Clear Float captures oil films and organic particles floating on the water surface. Let this absorption-filtration material float on the water for a moment, and then remove it with a net after use. Oil film is easy to appear when sludges accumulated on the filtration media, therefore it is effective to check filter media at the same time.
| Article Code | Item | Volume | |
| 105-022 | Clear Float | 65ml |
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Tourmaline F
Tourmaline F is a water activator placed in a canister filter system. Its electrical properties are effective in activating water, which promoting the microorganism filtration function, and plant growth. Filter ability improves further using with filter media of biological filtration, such as Bio Rio that lasts long term.
| Article Code | Item | Volume | |
| 105-023 | Tourmaline F | 250g |
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Characteritics of Filtration Media
| Bio Rio | Bio Cube | NA Carbon | Bamboo Charcoal | Clear Float | Tourmaline F | |
| Effect | Biological Filtration | Biological Filtration | Chemical Filtration | Chemical Filtration Biological Filtration |
Capture oil film Chemical Filtration |
Improve water quality Promote microorganism Supply mineral |
| Material | Pumice Bacteria (in a dormant state) |
Polyurethane | Activated carbon (with controlled pH level) |
Charcoal of bamboo | Charcoal of mulberry | Raw stone of Tourmaline |
Purification of water, or filter system is very important to keep a beautiful scenery for a long time in the Nature Aquarium.
Filtration media can be classified into three categories by their function inside of filter. One is physical filtration, filtering tiny objects in water by fine filtration media. When the filtration got clogged, it is necessary to clean the media.
The second is absorption filtration (chemical filtration), using filtration media with porous surface, such as activated carbon through water and let absorb unnecessary object. Absorption capacity depends on filtration material, but this absorption filter requires regular exchange when the capacity lowers.
And the third is biological filtration and it is the most important filtration for the Nature Aquarium. Ammonia, generated from fish’s excretory substance and dead leaf, is harmful for fish, but it is going to be turned into harmless nitric acid by nitrifying activity of microorganisms in the filter. Other organic substances are also biodegraded by bacteria, and the water gets purified.