Bio-Elite's
Zeolite is a naturally occurring mineral that is mined in South Africa. It
is an exceptionally high quality zeolite, that is renowned for its purity.
Zeolites are known for their excellent short term management of ammonia
in aquaria and ponds.
Key Benefits
- Absorbs toxic ammonia
- Absorbs heavy metals
- Removes micro particles in the water
- Enhances the overall health of the aquarium
- Reduces algae growth
- Will not cloud the water
- Non toxic to fish or nitrifying bacteria
Use
- Media in canister, trickle, tray or box filters
- New tank setups
- Ammonia toxicity
- Local tap water contains chloramine
- Transportation of fish
- Stabilisation of pH at a range of 6,2 - 6,8
Zeolites are framework silicates consisting of interlocking
tetrahedrons of SiO4 and AlO4. The large vacant spaces within their
structure, together with its negative charge, makes the zeolite an
efficient ammonia remover.
The negative charge attracts cations (positively charged ions) such as
sodium, potassium, barium, calcium and even larger molecules such as
ammonia, carbonate ions and nitrate ions. It is this same feature which
renders the zeolite ineffective in marine aquariums. The zeolite not only
has an affinity for the ammonia, but also for the sodium and calcium ions
present in the water.
This is also the reason why in aquaria that utilize zeolite, salt (NaCl)
is not a preferred form of treating diseases and should not be added to
the water. The addition of salt causes the zeolite to release the ammonia
it has trapped within its structure and replace it with the sodium ions.
This in turn leads to an ammonia spike which is fatal.
Zeolite needs to be replaced every 2-4 weeks, as it reaches a
saturation point and ion exchange ceases and therefore ammonia removal
ceases.
Zeolite may be used as biological media in the filter. The nitrosomonas
bacteria form colonies in the vast porous structure of the zeolite and
start converting ammonia to nitrite. The nitrobacter then colonize
the zeolite and convert the nitrite to the less harmful nitrate.
Availability
Zeolite 200g
Zeolite 600g
Zeolite 1000g
Zeolite 5kg bag
Zeolite 25kg bag
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