Filter Media

Filter media is what you will find in your filters that work to make your pond water healthy for your fish and plants. The different types of media can be broken down into 3 groups based on how they filter water.

Biological Filter Media- Is where your Good Bacteria attaches itself and eats up the fish and plant waste. Never Clean With Tap Water Until The End Of The Season, You Will Kill All The Bacteria

Chemical Filter Media- Is what will take color tints and odor out of the water.

Mechanical Filter Media- Is what catches forms of debris floating in the water.

 

Biological Filter Media

 

 

Aquascape BioBalls

Aquascape BioBalls

100 pieces of BioBalls™ with a surface area of 30square inches per piece to optimize bacteria growth in Biological filtration units. Includes Media Bag.

  • Center channel allows the balls to be strung together making cleaning easier
  • Textured surface maximizes space for beneficial bacteria populations and water retention
  • Maximizes dissolved oxygen levels
  • Compact size allows for placement into smaller areas
  • Paddle wheel design breaks water flow helping to de-gas and aerate water
  • Will not break down over time
  • Media bags will need to be replaced every 4-5 years

 

 

 

Easy Pro Bioballs

Easy Pro Bioballs

These plastic Bio-Balls are a great media for use in all types of filters. Includes Media Bag.

  • Can be used as a loose media or put in mesh bags for easy removal and cleaning
  • Will not compact like other soft media, reduces channeling of water around media
  • 11/2" in diameter, black in color
  • Will not break down over time
  • Media bag will need to be replaced every 4-5 years.

 

 

 

black lava rock

Lava Rock

A very porous rock creating a lot of surface area to grow bacteria.Lava rock is cheaper than bioballs, but will need to be replaced every 3 years. The water flow over the rocks will smooth out all the edges and pores and create less surface space. Can be placed in a media bag.

Bruce's Pond Shop does not carry Lava rock. It can be purchased at any local hardware store or garden center.

 

 

Chemical Filter Media

 

 

Aquascape Pond Carbon

Aquascape Activated Pond Carbon

Now made with bamboo carbon, a sustainable natural resource with exceptional discoloration removal capacity. Media bag and measuring scoop included.

  • Clarifies pond water
  • Quickly reduces pond odor
  • Removes discolorations
  • 2 lb bag treats 800 gallons

 

 

Mechanical Filter Media

 

 

coarse filter pad

2" Coarse Filter Pad

This filter pad is made of a thick coarse material that will catch large debris in the pond that my clog up your pump or filter media. It can be cut to fit your size skimmer and/ or waterfall. Skimmer pads should be removed and cleaned every 1-2 weeks and be replaced every 3-4 seasons. Waterfall pads should only need to be removed and cleaned at the end of the season and last 4-5 seasons. All filter pads should be removed before the ice forms. Freezing temps can break down the pads faster.

* Pad may need to be cleaned more or less frequently depending on your pond.

 

 

 

dense filter pad

1" Dense Filter Pad

This filter pad is made of a thick dense material that will catch small debris in the pond that my clog up your pump or filter media. It can be cut to fit your size skimmer and/ or waterfall. Skimmer pads should be removed and cleaned every 1-2 weeks and be replaced every 1-2 seasons. Waterfall pads should only need to be removed and cleaned at the end of the season and last 2-3 seasons. All filter pads should be removed before the ice forms. Freezing temps can break down the pads faster.

* Pad may need to be cleaned more or less frequently depending on your pond.

 

 

 

Rapid clear fine filter pads

Aquascape Rapid Clear Fine Filter Pad

This filter pad is made of a thin dense material that will catch fine debris in the pond. It can be cut to fit your size skimmer and/or waterfall.

  • Enhances water quality for nighttime viewing when suspended particles are more easily seen with underwater lights
  • For best results use in combination with Rapid Clear Liquid water treatment
  • Includes three 12" x 24" filter pads

 

* This pad also works great as a polishing pad in aquarium filters.

 

 

  
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