Media Ring – Bacteria House

Ceramic Media Ring – Key to a healthy tank

Why do we need the media ring in our tank ?

A bacteria media ring in an aquarium serves as a home for beneficial bacteria that are essential for maintaining a healthy environment. These bacteria play a crucial role in the nitrogen cycle, which helps break down harmful substances like ammonia and nitrites produced from fish waste, uneaten food, and decaying plant matter.

Here’s why they are important:

1. Biological Filtration: The bacteria convert toxic ammonia into nitrites and then into less harmful nitrates. This process is essential to keep the water safe for fish and other aquatic life.

2. Stability: By providing a stable surface for these bacteria to colonize, the bacteria media ring helps maintain a balanced and consistent population of beneficial bacteria, which is vital for a stable aquarium environment.

3. Improved Water Quality: With a well-established colony of bacteria on the media rings, the water quality improves, reducing the risk of harmful spikes in ammonia or nitrites that could harm fish.

4. Versatility: Bacteria media rings can be placed in various types of filters (canister, hang-on-back, etc.), making them a versatile option for biological filtration.

In summary, bacteria media rings are essential for promoting a healthy and stable environment in an aquarium by supporting the biological filtration process.

Where to put the media ring in our aquarium?

You can wash the media ring with clean water first and put them direct in your tank or in your filter .