Bio-Cubes 50pk – Advanced Biological Filter Media

Bio-Cubes 50pk – Advanced Biological Filter Media

Brand Chemical Supplies is proud to offer Bio-Cubes (50pk), a high-performance biological filtration media specifically engineered for the South African aquaculture, koi-keeping, and wastewater treatment sectors. Designed to maximize surface area for beneficial nitrifying bacteria, Bio-Cubes are the professional choice for maintaining crystal-clear water and a healthy aquatic nitrogen cycle.

Technical Specifications

• Material: UV-stabilized, non-toxic polymer (high-density polypropylene).

• Surface Area: High specific surface area (m^2/m^3) to promote dense biofilm growth.

• Unit Size: Pack of 50 cubes.

• Design: Intricate geometric structure designed to prevent clogging while ensuring maximum oxygen exchange and water contact.

• Buoyancy: Typically neutral to slightly buoyant (ideal for moving bed or trickling filter applications).

Why Choose Bio-Cubes?

Biological filtration is the heart of any aquatic system. Bio-Cubes provide the ideal environment for Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter bacteria to thrive:

• Superior Nitrification: Efficiently converts toxic ammonia and nitrites into nitrate, ensuring the safety of fish and aquatic life.

• Self-Cleaning Design: The geometric structure allows debris and dead biofilm to slough off easily, preventing “dead zones” and reducing maintenance requirements.

• High Oxygenation: The open-cell structure promotes high gas exchange, ensuring that aerobic bacteria have the oxygen required for metabolic processes.

• Inert & Safe: Will not leach chemicals or alter water pH, making them safe for sensitive reef systems, koi ponds, and commercial hatcheries.

Key Applications

• Koi Ponds & Water Gardens: Ideal for use in bead filters, shower filters (Bakki showers), and submerged chamber filters.

• Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS): Essential for high-density fish farming where rapid ammonia conversion is critical.

• Aquarium Sumps: A space-saving media for large freshwater or marine sumps requiring high biological capacity.

• Wastewater Treatment: Used in small-scale package plants for the biological reduction of organic loads.

Installation & Maintenance

• Preparation: Rinse Bio-Cubes with dechlorinated water before first use to remove any transport dust.

• Seeding: For faster results, “seed” the new media with a bacterial starter culture or place them alongside established filter media.

• Placement: Works best in areas of high water flow. In trickling filters, ensure even water distribution over the cubes.

Contact our aquatic specialists today to upgrade your filtration capacity and ensure the long-term health of your aquatic environment.