{"product_id":"icecap-bio-sphere-pellet","title":"IceCap Bio-Sphere Pellet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-capacity ceramic biological media for a healthy, well-cycled tank.\u003c\/strong\u003e IceCap Bio-Sphere Pellets are dense ceramic spheres with an ultra-high surface area, engineered to host the huge colonies of beneficial bacteria that drive your aquarium's nitrogen cycle. Each pellet delivers biological filtration for up to 5 gallons, so a single 1KG box of 145 pellets supports up to 750 gallons in freshwater, marine, or pond systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeed the media quickly with a bacteria starter like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-stability\"\u003eSeachem Stability\u003c\/a\u003e, and browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/filter-media-cartridges\"\u003efilter media \u0026amp; cartridges\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy Bio-Sphere Pellets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-high surface area\u003c\/strong\u003e for maximum beneficial bacteria colonization and efficient nutrient cycling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable ceramic beads\u003c\/strong\u003e that hold their structure and will not crumble or cloud your water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH neutral (7.0 to 7.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it will not shift your water chemistry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater, marine, and pond safe\u003c\/strong\u003e, one media for every kind of system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMesh media bag included\u003c\/strong\u003e for easy, mess-free placement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhere to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBio-Sphere Pellets work anywhere water flows through them. Load them into a sump, trickle or wet\/dry filter, canister, media reactor, or hang-on-back filter, or set the included mesh bag right in the aquarium. For the best results, place the media after your mechanical stage (foam or floss) so it stays clear of debris and keeps its flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.95em;margin:4px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCeramic biological filter media\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePellet size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eApproximately 3\/4 inch each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1 KG, 145 pellets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUp to 5 gallons per pellet, up to 750 gallons per box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNeutral, 7.0 to 7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater, marine, and ponds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSump, canister, trickle\/wet-dry, hang-on-back, media reactor, or in-tank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMesh media bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-stability\"\u003eSeachem Stability\u003c\/a\u003e to jump-start the bacterial colony on fresh media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-zip-bag-mesh-filter-media\"\u003eSeachem Zip Bag\u003c\/a\u003e for an extra media bag when you split the pellets between filters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquatop-forza-canister-filter\"\u003eAquatop Forza Canister Filter\u003c\/a\u003e for a high-flow home for your bio-media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/marina-slim-power-filter\"\u003eMarina Slim Power Filter\u003c\/a\u003e for hang-on-back setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/filter-media-cartridges\"\u003efilter media \u0026amp; cartridges\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much media do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach pellet handles about 5 gallons, and a 1KG box of 145 pellets covers up to 750 gallons. Use more for heavily stocked tanks. Extra bio-media only adds stability, so you cannot really overdo it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater or saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth. Bio-Sphere Pellets are pH neutral and work in freshwater, reef and marine, and pond systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I ever need to replace it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRarely. Ceramic bio-media is long-lasting. If it clogs, rinse it gently in old tank water, never in tap water (chlorine kills the bacteria). Only swap out pellets that physically break down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I start it up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeed new media with a bacteria supplement like Seachem Stability and give it a few weeks to fully colonize before adding a heavy bioload.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CoralVue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48961973256411,"sku":"IC-BIOCLD-1","price":19.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_47c8b12c-a023-486a-b5c2-e39fd31da324.jpg?v=1783619099","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/icecap-bio-sphere-pellet","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}