Description
Bio Ball 26mm – Biological Filter Media
The Bio Ball 26mm is a high-performance biological filter media designed to improve water quality in aquariums and ponds. With its unique open-structured design, it provides maximum surface area for beneficial bacteria to colonize, ensuring stable and healthy biological filtration. Durable, lightweight, and reusable, Bio Balls are ideal for freshwater, marine, and pond setups.
🌊 Key Features
✅ High surface area – 26mm size with multiple ridges and openings, providing a perfect environment for nitrifying bacteria.
✅ Stable biological filtration – Helps break down harmful ammonia and nitrite into safer nitrate.
✅ Durable & long-lasting – Made from high-quality non-toxic plastic that does not degrade in water.
✅ Reusable & easy to clean – Can be rinsed and reused without losing effectiveness.
✅ Lightweight & non-clogging – Hollow design prevents compacting and allows strong water flow.
✅ Versatile use – Suitable for canister filters, sump filters, overhead filters, wet-dry trickle filters, and pond filters.
🐠 Suitable For
Tank Size: Any size – especially effective in medium to large aquariums & ponds.
Tank Types: Freshwater aquariums, planted tanks, marine tanks, and koi ponds.
Fish Types: Safe for all fish – community fish, shrimp, cichlids, marine species, and pond fish.
⚠️ Bio Balls provide biological filtration only – should be used together with mechanical media (sponges, filter wool) for best results.
⚙️ Specifications
Type: Biological filter media
Size: 26mm diameter (each ball)
Material: High-quality plastic (non-toxic, durable)
Color: Black
Media Use: Reusable, long-term
Packaging: Available in various quantities (500ml / 1L / bulk packs depending on brand)
🧱 How to Use (Recommended Placement Order)
Place mechanical media (sponges/wool) first to trap debris.
Add Bio Balls in the next stage for maximum biological filtration.
Optionally, add chemical media (like activated carbon) after Bio Balls if needed.
👉 Works best when placed in a sump, canister, or overhead filter chamber with good water flow.
🔧 Installation
Simply place Bio Balls inside the filter chamber or a mesh bag.
Ensure strong water flow passes through them for efficient bacterial growth.
No priming or replacement required.
🧼 Maintenance
Rinse Bio Balls gently in tank water (not tap water) during filter cleaning.
Never clean all Bio Balls at once – preserve beneficial bacteria colonies.
No replacement needed unless physically damaged.
📦 What’s in the Box
Pack of Bio Balls (26mm each, quantity as per pack size)
Optional mesh bag (depends on seller/brand)
✅ Why Choose Bio Ball 26mm?
The Bio Ball 26mm is a cost-effective, durable, and efficient biological media that ensures long-term water stability in aquariums and ponds. By providing a massive surface area for beneficial bacteria, it helps maintain a balanced nitrogen cycle, reduces fish stress, and keeps water crystal clear.
👉 Best for canister filters, sump systems, overhead filters, and pond filters where strong biological filtration is required.
