Biohome Media Review
Biohome is a totally inert highly porous matrix structure allowing the natural formation of both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.
Biohome media review. I have been testing biohome ultimate filter media for a few months now in the sump of my custom discus display aquarium. Within a week or two of this review the 306 will be replaced by a 406 on the 65 gallon and the plan is to transfer the media over and add the remaining biohome from our order with any left over amount eventually replacing the remaining biomax media at which point we will then be 100 biohome ultimate. Then i thought to myself sponges have alot if surface area for bacteria. My nitrates range between 10 20ppm which is low considering my tanks are artificially planted.
The design is circular and it has an optimum pore structure that lets water flow through it easily. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. Biohome standard filter media was the first in a line of premium quality sintered glass filter media. 42 it has a great usable surface area for bacterial colonization.
We did use the starter balls and have our fingers crossed that the magic voodoo of bacteria. Check out the results. The media itself is made of a ceramic material that is completely non flaking and 99 dust free. It has a 20 year record of trouble free use it is made from industrial grade materials to ensure a long working life and with a porosity of approx.
Check out the results. Which is providing enough surface area for my bacteria to grow on. This will help the bacteria colony grow and thrive. It keeps my tanks crystal clear and it s rare that my water parameters are out of line.
Honestly i wish i never wasted my money on advertised media because the scrubbers do the exact same thing. I have been using biohome ultimate filter media for over a year now in the sump of my custom discus display aquarium. Biohome filter media is made entirely from recycled glass and by product from the natural minerals industry containing trace elements beneficial to bacteria. So i took all the media out and put scrubbers and sponges.
Also the media is suitable for fresh water and sea water aquariums both. Check out some of the videos on youtube that compares bio home ultimate to other bio media.