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POWERHOUSE Filter Media 5L - Soft (S / M) | Hard (S /M)
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$203.00
POWERHOUSE Filter Media 5L - Soft (S / M) | Hard (S /M)
Media Size:
- S : 6mm x 7mm
- M : 10mm x 10mm
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SOFT Media (S / M)
Surface area for microbial settlement: 1,620m2/ℓ
Prevent pH increase controlling type
Prevent pH increase controlling type
S size has the top filtering performance of all the series.
Superior surface area for beneficial bacteria to grow.
Function: Prevent pH increase
The main component of the Power House Soft Type is kaolinite-based activated silica. When the pH of water rises, the hydroxyl ion (OH-) level in the water increases. The nature of activated silica is such that it takes in OH- and at the same time separates and releases hydrogen ions (H+), thereby controlling the pH level from rising. That is, the rise in the pH value is controlled by releasing H+ in place of taking in OH-, not by constantly emitting an acidic substance.
By doing this, even when the amount used was above the recommended amount to use, the product maintains a safe and optimized aquarium environment without rendering the water too acidic.
Powerhouse products offers high pH control capability and have vast amounts of surface area. Thus even small amounts of these products can conduct biofiltration.
* The ion controlling function starts to deteriorate after 1-1.5 years depending on condition.
Increasing the filter size and amount of filter media used, the filtering power can be increased proportionately. Amount of filtering media does not significantly affect pH change.
Made in Japan, power house
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Hard Media (S / M)
Surface area for microbial settlement: 820m2/ℓ
Prevent pH drop controlling type
Prevent pH drop controlling type
S size delivers advanced filtering performance and works superbly, even when used in submersible filters or hood filters with only a small space for filtering media.
Function: Prevent pH decrease
The main component of Powerhouse Hard Type products is calcium silicate crystalline wollastonite.
When water begins to oxidize, the product releases calcium ions, controlling the drop of pH level. Different from calcium carbonate (such as coral sand) which constantly emits calcium, the product releases calcium ions when necessary and controls drop in pH level, making it safe not only for saltwater fish and African cichlids, but also for aquarium for discus and arowana which tends to drop in pH level.
Powerhouse products offers high pH control capability and have vast amounts of surface area. Thus even small amounts of these products can conduct biofiltration.
However, by increasing the filter size and amount of filter media used, the filtering power can be increased proportionately. Amount of filtering media does not significantly affect pH change.