Fluval Media Question
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if i remember right. the prefilter does not designed to absorb any bio bacteria unlike the biomax. i have the frefilter and biomax in my xp3 (soon to be in a fx5). The prefilter is made for mechanical filtration only.
Hmmm...I'm just curious because I have 2 Fluval running in my tank and was thinking of switching one of them to all Biomax and Prefilter Ceramics to increase the Biological filtration. I'm trying to save money so I'd figured I'll use what I have. The Prefilter and Biomax seem to have the same design and seem to be made of the same material. Wouldn't that somehow make the Prefilter hold on to some beneficial bacteria as well?
I'm curious too because I've bought all the Bio Max I can find locally, and all that is left is the prefilter.
Here's a description........I use both in my FX5---
Hagen Fluval Pre-Filter Media
Fluval Pre-Filter consists of inert, solid ceramic rings used to trap large and medium solid particles before they clog the finer sieves of the media baskets above. The media forces water into many complex paths as it moves through this layer. This further increases its mechanical and biological activity and expands the actual contacted filter area. An additional benefit, it supports large populations of bacteria for proper biological action on ammonia and nitrite. This reduces the need for frequent changes of the active filter media. Pre-Filter is permanent, and requires only occasional rinsing. This media can be used in fresh and marine environments without difficulty.
Hagen Fluval Biomax Ceramic Rings
Fluval BioMax is suitable for both fresh and marine aquariums. When used in a center or top media basket, Fluval BioMax is the ideal host material for large populations of beneficial bacteria. The ring size and shape provide an excellent strainer for medium and large particulate wastes when used in the middle media basket. The biological activity is still noticeable when used in lower levels, but the rings will clog much more rapidly than when they are used higher in the filter. Bacterial activity and growth will gradually clog the internal pores that make it such a fantastic biological substrate. BioMax should be replaced every six months, but only half should be replenished at one time to allow proper seeding from older media to new.
Biomax rings are unique, inert ceramic rings that promote powerful bacterial growth both internally and externally. Each ring is very porous, with holes that are perfectly sized to host beneficial bacteria. The massive internal and external surface areas allow huge colonies of beneficial bacteria to grow, making Fluval Biomax an ideal media for biological removal of both ammonia and nitrite concentrations in the aquarium.
Hagen Fluval Pre-Filter Media
Fluval Pre-Filter consists of inert, solid ceramic rings used to trap large and medium solid particles before they clog the finer sieves of the media baskets above. The media forces water into many complex paths as it moves through this layer. This further increases its mechanical and biological activity and expands the actual contacted filter area. An additional benefit, it supports large populations of bacteria for proper biological action on ammonia and nitrite. This reduces the need for frequent changes of the active filter media. Pre-Filter is permanent, and requires only occasional rinsing. This media can be used in fresh and marine environments without difficulty.
Hagen Fluval Biomax Ceramic Rings
Fluval BioMax is suitable for both fresh and marine aquariums. When used in a center or top media basket, Fluval BioMax is the ideal host material for large populations of beneficial bacteria. The ring size and shape provide an excellent strainer for medium and large particulate wastes when used in the middle media basket. The biological activity is still noticeable when used in lower levels, but the rings will clog much more rapidly than when they are used higher in the filter. Bacterial activity and growth will gradually clog the internal pores that make it such a fantastic biological substrate. BioMax should be replaced every six months, but only half should be replenished at one time to allow proper seeding from older media to new.
Biomax rings are unique, inert ceramic rings that promote powerful bacterial growth both internally and externally. Each ring is very porous, with holes that are perfectly sized to host beneficial bacteria. The massive internal and external surface areas allow huge colonies of beneficial bacteria to grow, making Fluval Biomax an ideal media for biological removal of both ammonia and nitrite concentrations in the aquarium.
Thanks! It seems that they're both basically the same. It's funny how they say that the Prefilter can be permanent while the Biomax needs to be replaced.