| MarinePure Ceramic BioMedia Filter Gems 90g |
MarinePure is designed to be a substrate for bio-filtration, specifically to target ammonia and nitrite removal (nitrification) and to minimize nitrates (denitrification). MarinePure is suitable for both freshwater and saltwater (marine) environments. MarinePure can be used fully submerged or in trickle/shower filters. It should not be used in moving bed filters.
MarinePure™ Gems are the perfect way to add biofiltration to smaller systems. Designed to fit in hang on the back filters, cannister filters and in the back of all-in-one nano systems. Each package is suitable for up to a 70 gallon system saltwater.
Retail Use: Spheres are a great way to help your customers get started. Place them in your already established systems and when they are ready to set up, a couple of the spheres will help jump start their cycle. You can also use a good bacterial to pre-seed any of the Marine Pure products.
Features
Comparison
| Bio-Media Comparison |
Surface Area per Pack |
| MarinePure Block 8x8x4 | 139,800 |
| MarinePure Plate 8x8x1 | 139,800 |
| MarinePure 1.5" Sphere | 132,500 |
| MarinePure GEMS | 132,500 |
| Plastic Bio-Balls | 97 |
| Sintered Glass Media | 19,000 |
| Assorted Ceramic Media | ~22,000 |
Usage Recommendations
Nitrification
Recommended MarinePure amount for to eliminate ammonia and nitrite in an active filter, for a typical bio-load.
| Recommended Minimum MarinePure Amounts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Size | GEMS | Spheres | Plates | Blocks* |
| 50 gal. | 1 box | < 1 quart | < 1 plate | < 1 block |
| 100 gal. | n/a | 1 quart | 1 plate | < 1 block |
| 250 gal. | n/a | 2 quarts | 2 plates | 1 block |
| 500 gal. | n/a | 1-2 gallons | 3-4 plates | 1-2 blocks |
| 2,500 gal. | n/a | 3-4 gallons | 12 plates | 4 blocks |
| 10,000 gal. | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
* MarinePure's thick blocks are designed to be used in passive systems to control nitrates. If used in active systems they will eliminate ammonia and nitrites (nitrification).
Recommended MarinePure amount to minimize nitrates in a passive filter, for a typical bio-load.
| Recommended Minimum MarinePure Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Tank Size | Blocks in passive location |
| 50 gal. | 1 block |
| 100 gal. | 1 block |
| 250 gal. | 2 blocks |
| 500 gal. | 3 blocks |
| 2,500 gal. | 15 blocks |
| 10,000 gal. | 60 blocks |
* MarinePure's thick blocks are designed to be used in passive systems to control Nitrates (like live rock). If used in active systems they will eliminate ammonia and nitrites (nitrification).
