Matrix� is a high porosity biomedia that provides efficient
biofiltration for the removal of nitrogenous waste. Matrix� is
a porous inorganic solid about 10 mm in diameter. Each liter of Matrix� provides
as much surface (>~700 m2) as 170 liters of plastic balls!
Plastic bio-materials provide only external surface area, whereas
Matrix� provides
both external and internal macroporous surface area.
These macropores are ideally sized for the support of nitrifying
and denitrifying bacteria. This allows Matrix�, unlike other forms
of biomedia, to remove nitrate along with ammonia and nitrite, simultaneously
and in the same filter.
Matrix� is
completely inert and will not breakdown. It need not be replaced. Since
the majority of the bacteria are internal, Matrix� may be rinsed
when needed without damaging the filter. Matrix� is compatible with
all types of wet or wet-dry filters.
Sizes: 100 mL 250 mL, 500 mL, 1 L, 2 L, 4 L, 20 L, 100 L
Directions
Use 500 mL of Matrix� for each 200 L (50 gallons*) of water. Matrix� may
be placed in any kind of filter, and is particularly effective in a canister
filter. Matrix� is sufficiently large that no filter bag should
be required for most applications. Matrix� works well in drip tray
systems, but you may find that the larger Pond Matrix� is better
suited for such applications.
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