{"product_id":"live-filter-media-biospheres-nano","title":"Aqua Natural Live Filter Media Biospheres - Nano","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFF8E1;border-left:4px solid #F9A825;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;color:#5f4b00;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping excluded.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a live, water-packed product, so it always ships at a calculated rate and does not qualify for free shipping, even on orders over $49.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Seeded Filter Media That's Ready to Work from Day One\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJumpstarts the Nitrogen Cycle in New Setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 16 oz Can Supports up to 50 Gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable Material That Won’t Break Down or Dissolve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for Use in Canister Filters, Sumps, HOB Filters, Reactors, And Media Bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe for Both Freshwater and Saltwater Aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealthy biological filtration is the key to a successful aquarium, and Aqua Natural Live Filter Media delivers it from day one. Pre-seeded with beneficial bacteria, this media provides an instant boost to your tank, helping maintain crystal-clear water and stable water chemistry. Whether you’re cycling a new aquarium, upgrading your filtration, deep cleaning, or supporting a higher bio-load, Aqua Natural Live Filter Media keeps your system balanced so your tank inhabitants can thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is Aqua Natural Live Filter Media?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAqua Natural Live Filter Media is made from highly porous material, offering a massive surface area for beneficial bacteria to thrive. Pre-seeded with live bacteria, it works immediately to support the nitrogen cycle, breaking down harmful ammonia and nitrite into less toxic nitrate for a stable, healthy aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Live Filter Media?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry ceramic media can take weeks to develop bacteria colonies, leaving your aquarium vulnerable in the meantime. Liquid additives provide a quicker boost, but the effect is temporary and dependent on finding a surface to colonize. Aqua Natural Live Filter Media combines the strengths of both approaches. It arrives pre-seeded with live bacteria and built on a durable, high-surface area structure, giving you immediate results and reliable, long-term stability for a healthy aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use Aqua Natural Live Filter Media\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) Important Notes Before You Get Started: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not rinse the media and do not let it dry out.\u003c\/strong\u003e You must use immediately after draining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure all aquarium water is dechlorinated before use. Chlorine will kill the beneficial bacteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) Open the can and drain the storage liquid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3) Place the media in a media bag or tray where water flows through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4) Install the media bag\/tray in a canister filter, sump, hang-on-back filter, media reactor, or similar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5) Run the media alongside mechanical and chemical filtration for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1x 16 oz Can of Live Filter Media (Biospheres - Nano)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aqua Natural","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48175567929563,"sku":"PC99368","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_5f30a351-f965-42d7-b85a-755080bddf92.png?v=1769089344","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/live-filter-media-biospheres-nano","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}