MarinePure BioMedia Gems 90g

$13.99

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Additional information

Weight	1 lbs
Dimensions	3 × 3 × 5 in

Details

MarinePure Ceramic BioMedia Filter Gems 90g

MarinePure is designed to be a substrate for bio-filtration, specifically to target ammonia and nitrite removal (nitrification) and to minimize nitrates (denitrification). MarinePure is suitable for both freshwater and saltwater (marine) environments. MarinePure can be used fully submerged or in trickle/shower filters. It should not be used in moving bed filters.

MarinePureâ„¢ Gems are the perfect way to add biofiltration to smaller systems. Designed to fit in hang on the back filters, cannister filters and in the back of all-in-one nano systems. Each package is suitable for up to a 70 gallon system saltwater.

Retail Use: Spheres are a great way to help your customers get started. Place them in your already established systems and when they are ready to set up, a couple of the spheres will help jump start their cycle. You can also use a good bacterial to pre-seed any of the Marine Pure products.

Features

Light Weight – bulk density 0.3-0.5 g/cc
High Surface Area – 1.3 – 1.7 square meter / g
Open Pore Structure – 80-90% Open Porosity
Chemically Inert
Hydrophilic – Adsorbs water and stays wet longer
Low Pressure Drop
Unaffected by ozone

Comparison

Bio-Media Comparison	Surface Area per Pack (Volume ft2/ft3)
MarinePure Block 8x8x4	139,800
MarinePure Plate 8x8x1	139,800
MarinePure 1.5″ Sphere	132,500
MarinePure GEMS	132,500
Plastic Bio-Balls	97
Sintered Glass Media	19,000
Assorted Ceramic Media	~22,000

Usage Recommendations

Nitrification

Recommended MarinePure amount for to eliminate ammonia and nitrite in an active filter, for a typical bio-load.

Recommended Minimum MarinePure Amounts
Tank Size	GEMS	Spheres	Plates	Blocks*
50 gal.	1 box	< 1 quart	< 1 plate	< 1 block
100 gal.	n/a	1 quart	1 plate	< 1 block
250 gal.	n/a	2 quarts	2 plates	1 block
500 gal.	n/a	1-2 gallons	3-4 plates	1-2 blocks
2,500 gal.	n/a	3-4 gallons	12 plates	4 blocks
10,000 gal.	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a

* MarinePure’s thick blocks are designed to be used in passive systems to control nitrates. If used in active systems they will eliminate ammonia and nitrites (nitrification).

Denitrification

Recommended MarinePure amount to minimize nitrates in a passive filter, for a typical bio-load.

Recommended Minimum MarinePure Amounts
Tank Size	Blocks in passive location
50 gal.	1 block
100 gal.	1 block
250 gal.	2 blocks
500 gal.	3 blocks
2,500 gal.	15 blocks
10,000 gal.	60 blocks

* MarinePure’s thick blocks are designed to be used in passive systems to control Nitrates (like live rock). If used in active systems they will eliminate ammonia and nitrites (nitrification).