What are the important media that you won't miss for your filteration system?

[SniperY]

I see alots of ppl having different filteration system setup for their aquarium. So maybe would like to hear from you guys what is the most important medias that you "die die" also must put in and please state the reason, so that everyone here will understand and put this into consideration in order to enhance a better enviornment for our fishes :big_smile:

[Aquarian]

biohome, and you know the reason why :wink:

need more convincing, read this

Technical data http://www.aqua-bio.com/en/biohome/images/std.gif http://www.aqua-bio.com/en/biohome/images/plus.gif

Biohome has taken approximately 10 years to develop and is made from an inert uncommon material mixed with a very common material (glass) ,It is very different from other glass media. Biohome has the micro tunnelling of the correct dimension within the glass which comfortably house bacteria but still allow easy access for food.
The bacteria which become weak find it difficult to maintain a foothold on the glossy interior tunnel walls and are continually replaced by stronger bacteria which are more active in removing toxins.
Bacteria within the core of the pellet remove Nitrates whilst still supplying supplemental food for those toward the extremities of the pellet.
Other sintered glass products have been made by mixing salt and glass together , melting the components and then dissolving the salt.This process makes a product which is used in the chemical industry to filter gas.But some manufacturers market this as a filter to house bacteria.
This is not the method used to manufacture Biohome
The manufacturers claim huge Specific Surface Area, these surface areas are established using mercury vapour tests and Nitrogen adsorption etc. etc. .... However , bacteria are not made of mercury and nor are they aware of exactly what a Nitrogen adsorption test is and they care even less I would imagine.
Carbon has an extremely high SSA but bacteria cannot take advantage of this as the pore size is too small and the porosity is too great, Void space , the physical size of the micro tunnelling, and the surface texture are extremely important to the action of the bacteria, not only the surface area.

However if these figures give you peace of mind
The British Company Ceram Research conducted SSA tests of Biohome pellets and found the Apparent Porosity of Biohome was 41% it also found all sintered glass had a similar nitrogen adsorption characteristics. Until more repeatable measurements are made possible , we are claiming a very conservative usable surface area of 540 square metres per litre, or 5800 sq ft per litre of product
( Theoretical measurements of 80-100,000 sq ft / cu ft have been attained )

Of the other filters which don't block, the best are;
Product name Ft sq / Cu ft Bio-Fill 250 Bio-Barrel 160 Bio-Barrel 64 Bio-Strata 110
These are approximate figures only Other sintered glass media tends to block after approximately six months and become less effective.
If you have a pre-filter Biohome won't block at all. Biohome is a house for bacteria so it must be installed correctly and the bacteria also treated well so they remain healthy.
Recommended ratio of media to water is as follows;

Marine Environment 1 Litre Biohome = 1125 Litres of water Freshwater 1 Litre Biohome = 2250 Litres of water
Biohome has these advantages over every other form of biological media

Massive surface area is available as a habitat for bacteria to degrade nitrogen compounds.
Microscopic tunnel structure throughout its mass in which the billions of micro-organisms live. ( this allows them shelter but they can still access water and food ) , To see evidence of this dip the end of a dry pellet in the water
Biohome cintered glass is inert and doesn't release any residual gas or toxins into the environment ( It can't poison your fish )
Safest biofilter media available for your aquarium
Compact and will allow you to keep more fish in a smaller tank.
Small unit is inconspicuous in your home.
Cost you less than other forms of media.
Reduces the need for you to change water significantly.
With adequate filter will give you a long service life.
Significantly reduces toxic nitrogenous compounds.
Can easily be transferred between systems in aquaculture situations
Promotes vibrant health for all aquatic life-forms in your aquarium.
Bacteria grow quicker on Biohome because the surface is hydrophilic allows the micro-organism a better foothold than hydrophobic plastic mediums.
Reduces nitrate levels
Suitable for all Aquaria including Cold water, Tropical, and Marine applications If you are going to have a high stock loading ( a lot of fish in a small area) you should allow approximately 1 cubic centimetre of Biohome to 8 cubic centimetres of fish by volume 'Biohome Plus' is another similar product which has carefully chosen trace elements added to promote the growth of beneficial bacteria.

In our experience we have found the best flow rate is ;
Marine: 10 mm / sec Fresh: 5 mm / sec This rate can be increased, however it doesn't necessarily increase the efficiency of the unit
Optimum efficiency will be attained in zero light levels however Biohome does operate in shaded environment

Where is Biohome used Biohome is now used as an integral part of many other products such as Fishmate P-BS5 manufactured by Pet Mate Ltd., Surrey , England. and Pond Workers In Pond Filters are made by INTERPET U.K. and distributed by Aquarium Products U.S.A. Biohome is sold in various pet shop chains. It is included in the 'Prime 10' power filter which was voted " Product of the Year " in 1996 by U.K.'s leading aquatic magazine "Practical fishkeeping". It is also sold in various pet shop chains in Europe , the most well known being 'Interpet'.
Some other facilities and organisations using Biohome are ; The London Aquarium, County Hall, London.,
Taiwan International Aquarium, Taipei, Taiwan.,
The Kattegat Centre, Grenaa, Denmark.
Prokoi Fish Farming Specialists
West Quarry Appley Lane North Appley Bridge Lancashire Wn69ae United Kingdom,
Strathaird Farms Kilmarie Western Scotland.
Shirley Aquatics Stratford Road, Monkspath, Shirley, Solihull. U.K.
Intensive Aquaculture Technologies,
Barrow-on-Humber, North Lincolnshire, U.K. There is increasing demand for a smaller reasonably priced Bio-filtration unit to keep increasing numbers of fish prior to sale in restaurants and markets. These fish, will have to be produced in aquaculture projects and we have the best biofiltration medium available for this purpose, especially if space , stock loading, environment concerns or water retention and recycling are major project constraints.

[SniperY]

Good info bro! Maybe u also want to help search for b.House?

[Aquarian]

some write up on Bacteria house http://www.makc.com/bakki.pdf#search='bacteria%20house'

Good info bro! Maybe u also want to help search for b.House?

[edwardlong]

For filters, die die must have filter floss...

:stick_out_tongue:

[TROY]

In filtration system, die-die must have... white wool on top :big_smile:

Bio-home and bacteria house so far is the best filter media in the market. I just recently tried bacteria house and so far the result is impressive :smile:

[Arodynamics]

A good Wool and Bacteria House.

[Aquarian]

not all wool is created equal, care to share what good wool you use?? :wink:

A good Wool and Bacteria House.

[SniperY]

not all wool is created equal, care to share what good wool you use?? :wink:Talking about wool, i alway go for "Big Boy" brand, reason, this wool can be wash 2-3 times, likewise those cheap cheap type after one wash have to throw liao
:crying:

[joelwong]

What makes a good wool?

Used to use the Big Boy one, now switch to Mika ones, find it harder and thicker.

How bout those Sera ones that cost $10 odd per pack? Looks pretty solid to me

[TROY]

Same here. Mika can be washed a few times furthermore it is thick and compressed therefore no dirt will pass through it :smile:

[joelwong]

In filtration system, die-die must have... white wool on top :big_smile:

Bio-home and bacteria house so far is the best filter media in the market. I just recently tried bacteria house and so far the result is impressive :smile:

I planning for pure dog shit, no wool setup, but now still slowly stocking up my dog shit

[SniperY]

I planning for pure dog shit, no wool setup, but now still slowly stocking up my dog shit
Me too :big_smile: My planning is to make my 4th and 5th columns full of B. house and expanding my bakis shower :big_smile: :big_smile:

[Aquarian]

suggest that you do some tests, if current situation is manageable no need to spend so much more on new media, next time i bring the nitrate test kit to test your water

Me too :big_smile: My planning is to make my 4th and 5th columns full of B. house and expanding my bakis shower :big_smile: :big_smile:

[Arodynamics]

not all wool is created equal, care to share what good wool you use?? :wink:

I use oceanfree white wool and oceanfree jap mat.

[SniperY]

suggest that you do some tests, if current situation is manageable no need to spend so much more on new media, next time i bring the nitrate test kit to test your waterok :wink:

[el993]

Me too :big_smile: My planning is to make my 4th and 5th columns full of B. house and expanding my bakis shower :big_smile: :big_smile:
Me too! B House is proven effective media.

[SniperY]

Me too! B House is proven effective media.Bro, did you make any baki shower for your ohf???
:big_smile:

[TROY]

I planning for pure dog shit, no wool setup, but now still slowly stocking up my dog shit


It will be very dirty. My system works this way, water overflow to the IOS compartment where dirt will be trapped by white filter wool. The eheim pump will pump up the clean water to the OHF with CR, jap mat and bacteria house. This way the bacteria house and CR and jap mat will be clean for a long time

[SniperY]

It will be very dirty. My system works this way, water overflow to the IOS compartment where dirt will be trapped by white filter wool. The eheim pump will pump up the clean water to the OHF with CR, jap mat and bacteria house. This way the bacteria house and CR and jap mat will be clean for a long timeNot bad idea indeed
:wink: