| MarinePure Ceramic BioMedia 1.5" Filter Spheres 2 Quart |
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™ Spheres are ideal for aerobic bacteria growth to facilitate ammonia and nitrite removal. Many users will also see a reduction in Nitrates. One MarinePure Sphere has the same surface area as 1,350 plastic 1.5” bio-balls. Suitable for areas of higher flow. Use in canister filters, sumps and wet/dry filters or even in overflows. One gallon is good for 500 gallons of water. For both fresh and saltwater.
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).
