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Matrix

Seachem


	Excellent biological filtration media
	Compatible with all types of wet-dry or wet biological filters
	Can be rinsed without harming bacteria

Description

Matrix™ is a highly porous media designed to provide exceptionally efficient biofiltration for single site removal of ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate from freshwater, marine, and reef aquaria. Each liter of Matrix™ provides over 160,000 cm2 (170 sq. ft.) of surface, equivalent to over 40 L (10 gallons) of typical plastic ball media! Aerobic bacteria grow on the pitted external surfaces of Matrix™ and convert ammonia to nitrite and nitrite to nitrate. These pores which cover Matrix™ are home to anaerobic bacteria. Anaerobic bacteria convert nitrate into nitrogen gas, which is then expelled at the tank surface.

Tech Notes

Use 500 mL of Matrix™ for each 200 L (50 gallons*) of water. Matrix™ may be placed in any kind of filter, and is particularly effective in a canister filter. Matrix™ is sufficiently large that no filter bag should be required for most applications. Matrix™ works well in drip tray systems.