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nature should be kept below a substrate. The middle chamber can begin the biological reduction process as
well. Many media types will serve as both mechanical and biological, offering an excellent place for
beneficial bacteria to populate. Even many chemical compounds will support colonies of bacteria. With the
main mechanical purification of the water stream occurring in the Foam Screen and below the second
chamber, it is normal to load additional biological media into the middle chamber. "BioMax", extra
"Carbon" or "Ammonia Remover" are quite commonly used in the mid-chamber. This is also the area where
more exotic media chosen for a specific application can occur.
Top Module
The highest module receives the purest water stream, making this the proper place for dedicated biological
media. "BioMax" provides optimal biological power in a very compact ring. With the multitude of pores
perforating the surface and internal matrix, "BioMax" is an ideal substrate for the top chamber. It also
provides a trap to capture any loose strands that might affect the operation of the impeller.
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Foam - FS
Fluval Foam Screen Insert – 2 Pack
The construction of the Foam inserts allows large waste capture in the foam screen, to
eliminate most solid wastes before they can clog biological and fine mechanical media. The
numerous pathways that the water is forced to travel through as it flows through the block
also increase the filtering efficiency. Although not permanent, the sponge inserts can be
rinsed and reused a number of times before replacement.
Ammonia Remover – M,H
Ammonia Remover removes ammonia before it can harm fish. An effective addition to
n o rmal filter media, it reduces unacceptable levels of ammonia. In chloramine treated water,
it helps remove excess ammonia created when the chloramine bond is broken to release fre e
ammonia. Ammonia Remover should be used exclusively in Fresh Water as its ionic
functions release captured ammonia in brackish and salt water. Ammonia Remover does not
show any physical change as it loses its activity, which is determined by the amounts of
ammonia it contacts. Ammonia Remover should not be left in the filter longer than a month.
BioMax – M,H
Fluval BioMax is suitable for both fresh and marine aquariums. When used in a center or
top chamber of the module stack, Fluval BioMax is the ideal host material for large
populations of beneficial bacteria. The ring size and shape provide an excellent strainer for
medium and large particulate wastes when used in the middle chamber of the Module
Stack. The biological activity is still noticeable when used in lower levels, but the rings will
clog much more rapidly than when they are used higher in the filter. Bacterial activity and
growth will gradually clog the internal pores that make it such a fantastic biological
substrate. BioMax should be replaced every six months, but only half should be replenished
at one time to allow proper seeding from older material to new.
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