Their internal porous system like the seachem matrix biomedia see below help more bacteria to grow than smooth biofilter media do.
Ceramic rings vs matrix.
Agreed ceramic rings have the most surface area due to tiny pores in the media.
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Weighing the pros and cons it s easy to see the lure of ceramic bands.
This combination makes for a very porous biofilter media.
All i have in my filter are jbl micromec or seachems matrix and sponge im not keen on the ceramic ones.
Based in equal parts on personal taste budgetary constraints and the frequency of use the decision of which ring to purchase encompasses several unique considerations.
Are ceramic bio rings better or are the plastic balls better.
Seachem matrix vs ceramic rings or both.
Whether you should or shouldn t buy a ceramic wedding ring entirely depends on what you value and find.
They have a lot of advantages and offer a modern alternative to the ancient tradition of exchanging wedding rings.
In my case as mark says in his august 13th 2018 comment i also use bio balls with a thick layer of seachem matrix and lava rocks to house the good bacteria plus a layer of coarse sponge and filter floss to keep dirt off them no chemical in a.
Zirconium is the best option on the market if you are looking for a black ring and want to get creative with metal or two tone designs.
Ceramic rings aren t for everybody.
Cobalt chrome rings will not chip or crack and are extremely scratch resistant.
Pros cons of ceramic wedding rings.
From this article i learned that ceramic rings can house nitrifying and denitrifying bacteria.
A ring reflects a highly individualized selection.
Seachem matrix and eheim substrat pro are the best i have experienced.
February 14 2013 01 19 10 pm just order some seachem matrix 2l 22 59 ea from amazon along with a set of pre filter sponges 3 59 ea and 2 ac 110 sponges 7 61 ea.
Zirconium is a natural element which begins with a silver color and extreme heat causes oxidation and turns the ring black.
Fluval biomax bio rings are the best example on the market.
Bio balls on the other hand is not so sensitive.
Bio rings are usually made of silica and aluminum oxide.
Buy ceramic wedding rings.