Aquael BioCeraMax 1200 Filter Medium

BioCeraMAX 1200 is a unique contribution that was developed for biological water filtration in freshwater and saltwater aquariums, paludariums, aquaterrariums and terrarium tanks. These are cylinders made of fine-grain sintered glass, which guarantee an extremely large filter area of 1200 m2.

How does BioCeraMAX 1200 work?
Useful nitrification bacteria of the genera Nitrosomonas and Nitrospira settle on the inside of the pores of the BioCeraMAX 1200 cylinders, which have been inserted into the aquarium filter over time. These microorganisms use metabolic products: ammonia (Nitrosomonas) and nitrites (Nitrospira), which are toxic to fish during their life cycle. Nitrifying bacteria oxidise ammonia and nitrite to nitrates, which are much safer for the inhabitants of the aquarium.

Where and when does the BioCeraMAX 1200 work?
BioCeraMAX 1200 is ideal as a filter bed in canister filters, overflow filters, internal filters with chambers for loose powder (e.g. TURBOFILTER), sump basins, filter chimneys.
It can be used in freshwater and saltwater aquariums. It is particularly recommended for aquariums with large and many fish.

How is BioCeraMAX 1200 used?
BioCeraMAX 1200 is ready to use immediately and does not require rinsing. The contents of the packaging are poured into the filter basket or the filtration chamber. In order to ensure optimal results, it is recommended to place the BioCeraMAX 1200 behind the mechanical filter cartridges and in front of the chemical filter cartridges.

The BioCeraMAX 1200 can be used for a very long time without changing it. However, it is subject to slow, gradual wear from squeezing, which limits its effectiveness. To ensure the best possible effect, it is recommended to replace about a third of the medium with new ones every 6-12 months.

When cleaning the filter, the cartridge should be rinsed with water from the aquarium and not in tap water to prevent its sterilization.