{"product_id":"4in-bio-plate-biological-filter-media","title":"4in Bio-Plate Biological Filter Media","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach 4in Bio-Plate provides enough biological filtration for freshwater and marine aquariums up to 375 gallons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIceCap's Bio-Plates is a dense arrangement of small ceramic spheres in a durable and compact four by three-quarter inch brick form capable of providing biological filtration up to 375 gallons. The media's ultra-high surface area is perfect for the mass colonization of beneficial bacteria required for efficient nutrient cycling in both freshwater and marine aquariums and ponds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStack in a sump, trickle filters, wet\/dry filters, hang-on-back filters, or directly in the aquarium. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e4 x 4 x 3\/4in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pntmmqu mgz-element mgz-element-row full_width_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mgz-element-inner pntmmqu-s\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner-content mgz-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e9kc2ov mgz-element mgz-element-column mgz-col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mgz-element-inner e9kc2ov-s\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nmoeogq mgz-element mgz-child mgz-element-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mgz-element-inner nmoeogq-s\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox Contains one Bio-Plate (4in)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"efcy8we mgz-element mgz-element-row full_width_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mgz-element-inner efcy8we-s\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner-content mgz-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cpsnqsn mgz-element mgz-element-column mgz-col-md-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mgz-element-inner cpsnqsn-s\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"i57mdpr mgz-element mgz-child mgz-element-single_image mgz-image-hovers\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mgz-element-inner i57mdpr-s\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mgz-single-image-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mgz-single-image-inner \"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"mgz-hover-main\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coralvue.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/PageImages\/IceCap_Bio-media_img.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"IceCap_Bio-media_img\" title=\"\" data-hover=\"https:\/\/www.coralvue.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/PageImages\/IceCap_Bio-media_closeup.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"walafwl mgz-element mgz-element-column mgz-col-md-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mgz-element-inner walafwl-s\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cl76iq7 mgz-element mgz-child mgz-element-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mgz-element-inner cl76iq7-s\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-High Surface Area Media\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDurable Ceramic Media Beads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeutral pH (7-7.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreats up to 375gal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"l846ege mgz-element mgz-element-row full_width_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mgz-element-inner l846ege-s\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner-content mgz-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"norqwtx mgz-element mgz-element-column mgz-col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mgz-element-inner norqwtx-s\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w5rdh68 mgz-element mgz-child mgz-element-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mgz-element-inner w5rdh68-s\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse media before use. Media can be placed directly into the aquarium, reef sump, canister filter, wet\/dry filter, or large hang-on-back filter. For best results, seed the media with your choice of bacteria culture like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.queencityreefs.com\/products\/bacto-blend?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=bacto\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" title=\"Fauna Marin Bacto Blend\"\u003eFauna Marin Bacto Blend\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby soaking overnight before adding it to the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor optimal results, rinse the media with tank water and gently scrub the surface debris every 12 months. Replace media every 5 years or as needed. Add additional media to increase the biological capacity of a filter system.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAUTION -  NEVER CLEAN\/REPLACE MEDIA ALL AT ONCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"IceCap","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45006386430005,"sku":null,"price":10.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/1731\/3589\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_3acfa5aa-08e3-4b02-88c6-23ee59222670.jpg?v=1771538053","url":"https:\/\/www.queencityreefs.com\/products\/4in-bio-plate-biological-filter-media","provider":"Queen City Reefs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}