{"product_id":"awka-blue-bio-balls-1kg","title":"Awka Blue Bio Balls-1kg","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"mdctlz\" data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"189\"\u003eAwka Blue Bio Balls (1kg) \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eThey are \u003cstrong data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"226\"\u003ebiological filter media\u003c\/strong\u003e used in aquariums or ponds. 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long-lasting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kz9gx4\" data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003eWorks in:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"172qij2\" data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003eCanister filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ierhc\" data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003eSump filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1su40oe\" data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003ePond filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kak0no\" data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003eSuitable for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003efreshwater and marine tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kak0no\" data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003e Benefits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16f0n2\" data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003eImproves \u003cstrong data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003ebiological filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pa9pqa\" data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003eKeeps water \u003cstrong data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003eclear and healthy\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1601k8q\" data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003eLow maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e (only rinse occasionally)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1poa5ba\" data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003eCost-effective compared to other media \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1w23eve\" data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003e Important to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e0ildo\" data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003eThey \u003cstrong data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003edo NOT remove dirt\u003c\/strong\u003e (not mechanical filtration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"grh0nu\" data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003eShould be used \u003cstrong data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003ewith other filter media\u003c\/strong\u003e (like sponges)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hi97vn\" data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003eNeed \u003cstrong data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003egood water flow\u003c\/strong\u003e to work properly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hqgmx0\" data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003eDon’t wash with tap water (kills bacteria)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14mrwrq\" data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003e Simple explanation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003eThink of them like a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003ehome for good bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eThey don’t clean water directly—they let bacteria do the cleaning for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Pets SA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43836396568619,"sku":null,"price":146.35,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4676\/6123\/files\/download_1.jpg?v=1774615302","url":"https:\/\/aquaticpetssa.com\/products\/awka-blue-bio-balls-1kg","provider":"Aquatic Pets SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}