{"product_id":"aquaforest-life-bio-media-1l","title":"AquaForest Life Bio Media 1L","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquaForest Life Bio Media 1L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquaForest Life Bio Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a natural biological filtration medium designed specifically for freshwater aquariums. It is already colonised with carefully selected beneficial bacteria, helping to initiate and support the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enitrification process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and accelerate the biological maturation of your aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enewly established and mature aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Life Bio Media provides an effective way to establish biological filtration in a new setup or improve filtration efficiency in an existing system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith beneficial bacteria already present on the media, the nitrification process can begin almost immediately after installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural biological filtration medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned specifically for freshwater aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlready colonised with beneficial bacteria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports and initiates the nitrification process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps accelerate aquarium maturation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for newly established aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan improve biological filtration efficiency in established aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrification begins almost immediately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e250 ml treats up to 100 litres of aquarium water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1000 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e package\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports Biological Filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife Bio Media provides a surface for beneficial bacteria that support the aquarium's natural biological filtration processes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps Establish New Aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bacteria-colonised media is particularly useful when setting up a new aquarium, helping initiate the nitrification process and accelerate biological maturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproves Existing Filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife Bio Media isn't only for new tanks. It can also be added to an established filtration system to help increase biological filtration efficiency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast Biological Activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause the media is already settled with selected bacterial strains, the nitrification process can begin almost immediately after use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace the contents of the package into the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efilter basket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended dosage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e250 ml of Life Bio Media per 100 litres of aquarium water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor ongoing maintenance, AquaForest recommends replacing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehalf of the media every six months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilter Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo preserve the beneficial bacteria living on the media:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not allow the media to dry out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not rinse it under running tap water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not rinse it with warm water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhen cleaning the media, rinse it using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaquarium water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean the media outside of the main aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNewly established freshwater aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished freshwater aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBiological filter systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquariums requiring additional biological filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarists looking to support faster biological maturation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e AquaForest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Life Bio Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Biological filtration media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDosage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 250 ml per 100 L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackage Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1000 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Summary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive your freshwater aquarium a strong biological foundation with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquaForest Life Bio Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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