Description
Bio Ball 16mm – High-Efficiency Biological Filter Media
Bio Balls (16mm) are durable, reusable biological filter media designed to boost beneficial bacteria growth in your aquarium. They provide a large surface area for nitrifying bacteria, helping to break down harmful ammonia and nitrite, ensuring cleaner and healthier water for your fish.
🌊 Key Features
✅ Large surface area – Each bio ball has a unique open structure that maximizes space for beneficial bacteria colonization.
✅ Durable & long-lasting – Made from high-quality, non-toxic plastic; does not degrade or affect water chemistry.
✅ Reusable media – Can be rinsed and used for years without losing effectiveness.
✅ Improves water quality – Promotes biological filtration by converting toxic ammonia → nitrite → nitrate.
✅ Versatile use – Works in canister filters, sump filters, top filters, overhead filters, and DIY filter chambers.
✅ Lightweight design – Easy to handle, clean, and maintain.
🐠 Suitable For
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Tank Size: All tank sizes (best used in medium to large aquariums or ponds).
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Fish Types: Community fish, Cichlids, Goldfish, Koi, Arowana, and all species needing strong biological support.
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Filter Compatibility: Canister filters, overhead filters, sump systems, trickle filters, wet/dry filters, and DIY setups.
⚠️ Should be used alongside mechanical media (like sponges or filter wool) for best results.
⚙️ Specifications
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Product: Bio Ball 16mm
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Type: Biological filter media
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Material: Non-toxic, high-quality plastic
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Diameter: ~16mm
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Color: Black
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Durability: Long-lasting, reusable
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Packing: (Specify quantity – e.g., 100 pcs / 500 pcs per pack if you sell by pack)
🧱 Recommended Media Setup (Order in Filter)
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Mechanical Media – Sponge / filter wool (traps dirt & debris).
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Bio Media – Bio Balls / Ceramic Rings / Bio Sponge (houses beneficial bacteria).
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Chemical Media (Optional) – Activated carbon, zeolite (removes odor, toxins, discoloration).
👉 Place Bio Balls after sponge to ensure water entering them is already pre-filtered.
🔧 How to Use
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Rinse bio balls with clean tank water before first use.
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Place inside your filter chamber, sump, or filter basket.
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Combine with other bio-media for maximum efficiency.
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Do not replace all bio balls at once – this may cause loss of beneficial bacteria.
🧼 Maintenance
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Rinse bio balls gently in aquarium water during filter cleaning.
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Avoid washing with tap water (chlorine kills beneficial bacteria).
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Replace only if physically damaged (bio balls last for years).
📦 What’s in the Box
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High-quality 16mm Bio Balls (packaged quantity as per order).
✅ Why Choose 16mm Bio Balls?
Bio Balls are a cost-effective, long-lasting, and reliable bio-media option for any aquarium or pond filter system. They provide excellent bacterial growth, improve biological stability, and help maintain crystal-clear, healthy water.
👉 Best for canister filters, sump systems, overhead filters, and DIY filter chambers in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums.