NP Reducing Biopellets 1000ml

NP Reducing BioPellets are a carbon-source media for reef aquarium owners who want to lower nitrates and phosphates without daily dosing. The pellets are placed in a filter chamber, where bacteria colonise and multiply on them. The 1000 ml pack is sized according to the total volume of the system.

Why it matters

• Organic carbon base: the pellets are made of biodegradable polymers, which bacteria use as their carbon source to remove nitrates and phosphates.
• Localised bacterial growth: bacterial activity is concentrated in the filter chamber rather than spread through the whole tank.
• Competition with nuisance microbes: the bacteria growing on the pellets compete with undesirable microorganisms, including cyanobacteria.
• Low maintenance: the media is not replaced; it is topped up periodically, roughly every 3–6 months, as the pellets shrink.

Specifications

• Symbol: NP BioPellets ORIGINAL 1000ml
• EAN: 094922671042
• Volume: 1000 ml
• Weight: 1 kg
• Top-up amount: approx. 100 ml every 3–6 months
• Recommended dose: 0.5–1 l per 500 l of system volume

What it works with

The media is intended for reef aquariums with corals and other invertebrates, where excess bacterial biomass is taken up by inhabitants and removed by a protein skimmer. It works in canister filters or fluidised bed reactors, with the fluidised bed giving better results and reducing detritus buildup. Use of ozone or UV upstream of the pellets slows bacterial colonisation, so the filter needs more time to mature.