Description
Package Size: 2″x3″, since the balls vary in size considerably from batch to batch and even within a batch. An order is now a full bag, the number of balls may vary.
Filter Starter Balls kick start your filter by releasing a steady stream of beneficial bacteria that goes to work consuming ammonia and nitrite. These gel balls were originally designed for use in moving bed filters, but are really effective in all styles of filters.
They can be used to start up a new filter or to help keep the levels of ammonia and nitrite under control in heavily loaded tanks. We recommend a quarter bag of of balls for 40 gallons of water. They are designed for freshwater and may not be effective in marine systems.
When using the Filter Starter Balls, I’d suggest you place under the media so they won’t float away and leave the filter. If you are not confident you can retain the Balls in the filter, then I’d suggest you place them in a media bag.
Julio –
I have tried almost every bacteria boosting supplement in the market, including several that many pet shop owners and experienced fellow aquarists have never heard about. I have found that these New Wave Engineering Bacteria Balls are the very best!!! My fish look a lot happier and a lot more active. When the fish are happy that makes me happy. Also, when, I do water changes and vacuum the bottom of the tank, there’s a lot less gunk to pick up and even the filter pads look a lot less dirty. These bacteria are doing a VERY complete nitrogen cycle job, indeed! Thank you for such a GREAT product!!
Shane Tauzin (verified owner) –
Like others have stated in reviews… this is great stuff!
In the past I have spent lots of $$ on bottled bacteria from lots of different vendors and only to have them sometimes fail due to the bacteria being dead because of the bottle being outdated/expired.
Not at all the case with these bacteria balls… Arrive live everytime! I like the fact that they take time to melt and release the bacteria into the filter and tank over time. This way the bacteria can fully seed the tank and filters properly.
I now put this in all of my new aquariums to cycle them, even with the use of seeded media from my established tanks. Works well in canister filters as well. Highly recommend these to everyone wanting to cycle their new aquariums fast!
Don –
This AWESOME product is a must have for every “newbie” to jump start and establish the aquarium nitrogen cycle with beneficial bacteria for safe fish keeping and enjoyment. Thanks to Richard and Don in making these fine products available in the US!
Stephanie Wagner (verified owner) –
I love this product. I got a pouch of Filter Starter Balls when I ordered Biohome Ultimate Media. They are both excellent products. My tanks have never been better! Thank you!
John Heer (verified owner) –
I bought a new filter, a fluval aqua clear 50 two weeks ago and added the starter balls to my media sack. After water changes every other day to keep my toxins down, my water test levals are 0 ! For two days. Amazing product. Thanks great wave, starter balls rule!!