Does Matrix Bio Media float? Is it suitable as a substrate in an aquarium?
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It is a pumace-like rock and doesn't float. I've often thought it would be useful as a substrate. Might want to email Seachem on that.
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It does not float. I use it in my canister filter. If it doesn't float, I would think it could work as a substrate.
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This is media that goes inside a filter. You'll need to purchase a canister filter and then use this to supplement the filter pads.
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the matrix has a larger surface area to grow your bacteria colonies. it supports anaerobic, aerobic, and faculttive bacteria growth. if you spike its growth with seachems stability it works great.
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No. The sponge works as a great biofilter in itself though, so the bioballs are not needed. If you want a better biomedia, Seachem Matrix in a small media bag might fit. This filter is very small, meant for tiny little tanks like a 3-5 gallon betta tank.
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Matrix Bio is used as "BIO" layer of filtration. Usually the top most layer in your filter. This is the layer that the micro organism live in that are essential to the health of your tank. When installing for the first time rinse thoroughly. When cleaning the filter during maintenance always use tank water, never tap water, rinse well, but don't scrub. The advantage to Matrix Bio is that long life span over the competition. Seachem.com has good information on there website for proper use if you need more information than this.
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You can place media anywhere as long as it fits within the space you plan on using it for. I owned an aquaclear 20 but I'd highly recommend to keep the sponages at the bottom and bacteria on top. I don't use carbon in my filters since there pointless so either add more bacteria media or this media to see how it goes. I would recommend go use this stuff in canisters only in my opinion which is what I use it for.
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Depends on how you have the tank planted as well as the bioload. You could go with no bio filtering with enough plants. Sorry I can't give a more definite answer.
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You can add a small amount below the filter so the filter will hold the matrix in place. It really depends on how large your filter is and how much space there is for you to put the matrix in; but for a 2.5 gallon tank you would not need much of it.
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For the most part, yes. Biohome contains trace elements that will most certainly break down over time. This may lead to Biohome being quicker to establish a bacteria colony but also needing to be replaced every 2-3 years. The Eheim Substrat Pro lasts virtually forever. I've been using the same Eheim Substrat in the same filter for six years now with no signs of degradation. Both medias should be kept clean with proper mechanical filtration and prefilters. In my opinion, they both will perform outstandingly well once established. Can't go wrong with either. Enjoy the hobby/obsession!
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I think their is enough biological included, I squeezed all that came with it into bottem two trays and then filled to top tray with Matrix. This worked but I found that 'low flow' warning come on. After a month I reduced the amount in all trays and found the flow rate had been resolved. Great filter so far the only think that is not working is the flow rate chart. I just wish it gave real flow volumes rather than percentages.
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Mechanical Filter Sponge Media for All-in-one Pond FilterLifegard Aquatics ARP440447 Pond All in One Bio Filter Media
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I have used this media once. It is not light is like small rocks but porous. You need either small balls of the stars K1. If you want flow through although the claims are seachem. Is better and more absorbent. It is good for canister filters or even as bedding in a tank. But not light like K1. Or the media balls. Hope this helps.
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If you're running fresh water, you'll need an air pump, some air tubing, and an air stone. I also use a bag of Purigen in all of my tanks. It's a great all purpose filter media that can be regenerated with bleach so you don't have to keep buying it like carbon or other medias.None of this is expensive. You can get all of the above for less than $30 and it will help your tank quite a bit.
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Yes probably. I have a 75 gallon freshwater planted tank and I have an Eheim filter. In the two of the three baskets of filter media I have this. This is a fabulous product as it keeps the good bacteria in the aquarium on the media. I just rinse it out every time I clean the tank with lukewarm water and reuse it until it gets the color of a dark caramel. Hope this helps and good luck.
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Neither sponge is worth using. I recommend getting biomax media and an aqua-clear sponge. Buy the smallest sponge size, and then you can cut it to fit the filter. Under the sponge you can fit the bag of biomax media, but you may have to remove some of the ceramic pieces for it to fit in the filter compartment. Also, this is not essential but you can get a small media bag at Petsmart and buy some activated carbon to put in the bag, then stuff in the filter around the intake tube. You can only put a little carbon in, but if you want carbon, you can have it.
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All of my reseach shows yes, however I used it as a benefical bacterial to brew and multiply in a compost tea. It seems to have done well in that medium. It is more ideally designed for hydro setups.
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I use it only with Seachem Matrix biological media. The carbon pad traps both large and small debris while clarifying the water, so there is no need for another floss/pad type media in my set up.