{"product_id":"aquarium-filter-media-8-inch-ceramic-bio-plate-for-freshwater-and-marine-tanks-ponds-sumps-and-canister-filters","title":"Aquarium Filter Media, 8-Inch Ceramic Bio-Plate for Freshwater and Marine Tanks, Ponds, Sumps and Canister Filters","description":"\u003cp\u003eGive your aquarium or pond filter more room for beneficial bacteria to establish. This ceramic bio-plate provides an ultra-high-surface-area home for the bacteria involved in efficient nutrient cycling across freshwater and marine systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts compact brick format fits a range of filtration setups and can be stacked when additional biological capacity is needed. Rinse it before use, then place it in a suitable filter chamber or directly in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dense arrangement of small ceramic spheres creates extensive surface area for beneficial bacteria, supporting the nutrient-cycling process that keeps an aquatic system functioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA durable, compact brick form makes the media easy to position or stack without filling the filter chamber with loose ceramic beads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it in freshwater aquariums, marine aquariums or ponds, making it a practical choice for fish keepers who maintain different aquatic environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlacement options include reef sumps, canister filters, trickle filters, wet\/dry filters, large hang-on-back filters and the aquarium itself, so it can work within many established routines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor best results, the plate may be soaked overnight in your chosen bacteria culture before it enters the aquarium, giving the seeding process time to begin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA neutral pH range of 7–7.5 keeps this biological media near neutral while it provides habitat for bacterial colonization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: IceCap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Ceramic media beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 8\" x 4\" x 3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: Compact bio-plate brick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 7–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystem capacity: Up to 750 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater compatibility: Freshwater and marine aquariums and ponds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlacement: Aquarium, reef sump, canister filter, wet\/dry filter or large hang-on-back filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparation: Rinse before use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended maintenance: Rinse in tank water and gently scrub surface debris every 12 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement interval: Every 5 years or as needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the established bacterial community in mind during maintenance: do not clean or replace all biological media at once. When more filtration capacity is needed, add another plate rather than disturbing every existing piece together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reef Goods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50338078163047,"sku":"SHP-5214-D8A606","price":31.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/6209\/8279\/files\/001-source_bc878e87-7954-4a99-962a-26dfd8348c6c.jpg?v=1790563691","url":"https:\/\/cozypawwear.com\/products\/aquarium-filter-media-8-inch-ceramic-bio-plate-for-freshwater-and-marine-tanks-ponds-sumps-and-canister-filters","provider":"CozyPaw Wear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}