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.
Brandon Nishimoto (verified owner) –
I added this with my order of Biohome Ultimate and I also used it to seed my other biological media. I can tell you that this product along with Biohome Ultimate is the main reason that my tanks have GREAT and STABLE water parameters.
My water parameters are………
Ammonia- 0
Nitrite- 0
Nitrate- 10 my nitrate would fluctuate between 10-20ppm but ever since I started to use Biohome Ultimate along with the bacteria balls my Nitrate has been a stable 10ppm.
I would recommend this and Biohome Ultimate to anyone who wants a biological media that will take care of your tank!
Thank you Don!
Brandon
newfish –
Thank you Brandon,
For the great review and feedback. I’m extremely glad to hear how well your tank is performing. I hope it keeps up for many years.
Happy Fish Keeping,
Don
Isis Cousins –
I got a samole of these filter balls in a My Aquarium box and there amazing. I put 3 into a glo fish tank I was having problems cycling and with in 3 days fully cycled
newfish –
Isis,
Glad to hear that. Thanks for the feedback. I hope you’re able to use the Biohome media as well. Happy Fish Keeping!
David Lee –
Yea i meant to put it for the biohome ultimate marine media. Please place my review there
David Lee –
I have been reef tank aquarist for more than 10 years and I always thought my water was clear. But I was absolutely amazed how much clearer my water improved in 2 weeks time. The water absolutely crystal clear and all my corals so much happier for it. Even able to now grow SPS coral which was difficult without biohome ultimate. 110% satisfied with the product.
newfish –
David,
Thanks for the great feedback. You mentioned your water clarity and coral growth and filed this comment under Filter Starter Balls, but then only mentioned the media, which I see was Ultimate Marine. It sounds like you really like the media. I’m just curious if you attribute any of this improvement to the Filter Starter Balls.
At any rate, thanks, and…
Happy Fish Keeping,
Don
Victor –
How many of these filter starter balls should I use in an established tank but I’m changing the filter and all the media but I also have another hang on back filter where I’m putting the old media into so my tank won’t crash question is how many balls should I put in my eheim Pro 4 + 600 canister filter
newfish –
Victor,
We recommend 1 ball per 6 gallons. Good luck with your upgrade. I think your plan is a good one.
Happy Fish Keeping!