Description

The bio-filter media for a planted aquarium helps to establish and maintain a healthy ecosystem by providing a surface area for beneficial bacteria to colonize and convert harmful ammonia to nitrite than nitrate. This process called the nitrogen cycle, is crucial for the health and well-being of the aquatic plants and animals in the aquarium. The bio-filter media can include materials such as ceramic rings, bio balls, porous lava rock, or specialized filter pads that promote the growth of beneficial bacteria. It is an essential component of a planted aquarium filtration system and helps to maintain good water quality for the plants and aquatic inhabitants.