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Fluval Biomax Filter Media

Fluval Biomax Filter Media

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Description

Fluval Biomax Filter Media is a ceramic ring that provides a bacteria paradise for your fish tank. The pore system allows the good bacteria to thrive and keep your aquatic friends healthy. It has more capacity than most biological filter media, which means less ammonia and nitrite to worry about. The rings are designed to allow water to flow through them just right for the most efficient filtration possible. It is easy to replace every three months, making maintaining your tank a breeze. It is perfect for both freshwater and marine environments. It is compatible with a whole bunch of different filter models, so no matter what kind of setup you have, Biomax has got your back. It looks really cool too!

  • - More capacity than most biological filter media means less ammonia and nitrite to worry about
  • - The rings are designed to allow water to flow through them just right for the most efficient filtration possible
  • - Easy to replace every three months, so maintaining your tank is a breeze
  • - Perfect for both freshwater and marine environments, because hey, why discriminate?
  • - Compatible with a whole bunch of different filter models (see list above), so no matter what kind of setup you have, Biomax has got your back
  • - It looks really cool too!

Please note that the product information displayed is provided by manufacturers, suppliers and other third parties and is not independently verified by Petco.

Specifications

SKU651010
Primary BrandFluval
Days to ShipShips Next Business Day
Weight17.63 OZ
Personalized Item flagNo

IMPORTANT: Replenish only half at one time to allow proper seeding from older media to new.

Description

Fluval Biomax Filter Media is a ceramic ring that provides a bacteria paradise for your fish tank. The pore system allows the good bacteria to thrive and keep your aquatic friends healthy. It has more capacity than most biological filter media, which means less ammonia and nitrite to worry about. The rings are designed to allow water to flow through them just right for the most efficient filtration possible. It is easy to replace every three months, making maintaining your tank a breeze. It is perfect for both freshwater and marine environments. It is compatible with a whole bunch of different filter models, so no matter what kind of setup you have, Biomax has got your back. It looks really cool too!

  • - More capacity than most biological filter media means less ammonia and nitrite to worry about
  • - The rings are designed to allow water to flow through them just right for the most efficient filtration possible
  • - Easy to replace every three months, so maintaining your tank is a breeze
  • - Perfect for both freshwater and marine environments, because hey, why discriminate?
  • - Compatible with a whole bunch of different filter models (see list above), so no matter what kind of setup you have, Biomax has got your back
  • - It looks really cool too!

Please note that the product information displayed is provided by manufacturers, suppliers and other third parties and is not independently verified by Petco.

Specifications

SKU651010
Primary BrandFluval
Days to ShipShips Next Business Day
Weight17.63 OZ

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4.7
35 out of 37 (95%) reviewers recommend this product

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Customers overwhelmingly praise this biological filter media for exceptional performance in maintaining clean, healthy aquariums. Most highlight superior bacterial colonization that drives ammonia and nitrite to safe levels, with water becoming crystal clear within hours of installation. Reviewers consistently note the porous, lightweight structure maximizes bacterial growth and outperforms alternatives. Many appreciate its durability, using it for years across multiple tanks without replacement. The media integrates seamlessly into various filter types including Fluval and AquaClear systems. A few mention initial water cloudiness or difficulty fitting in certain filters, but nearly all consider it highly worthwhile for long-term aquarium health.

Filter Reviews

1 - 8 of 44 Reviews

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Fluval media does its job

Fishywishie

2 years ago
The Fluval Biomax media works as it should. I trust Fluval products.

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Curtis Franklin

2 years ago
Made my turtles water muggy. I don’t know how to fix it. I thought it was some bacteria but then I cleaned the filter and replaced the water and within minutes it was murky again.

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Good surface for BB

Mika01

3 years ago
I bought these to put in my HOB filter so that I can rinse the sponges more often without worrying about killing the BB. they fit in the media basket of the marineland penguin pro very well.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Great media for your canister filtration

Ron58

4 years ago
These large rings hold alot of good media for your saltwater tank

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Biimax

Wallygc

5 years ago
Best media. Cant beat the price when it goes on sale.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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biomax filter media

Marc GL

6 years ago
worked very fast. Fish and snails were acting subdued. Since there are an abundance of live rapidly growing plants in my tank; I was pretty sure it wasn't nitrate build up. I also had changed out the carbon media only a week before. Within 1/2 hr the snails became alive and the fish colors returned to normal

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Love these

Bonelai

6 years ago
I wish I would have used this media before now. The level of difference between using the biomax ceramic vs not in your filter is huge. Upgraded 40B a well established tank with a 90gal and new cannisters filter. Water was ever so slightly "cloudy" , I added these to a media tray and within hours the tank was crystal clear

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Perfect!

Jakemac67

6 years ago
Needed bio media, they had it had a great price and staff was kinda and knowledgeable

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Questions

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Can you use under sand (or gravel) in tanks not only help with biological filtration but to also create elevation in certain areas of the tank?

  1. Yes, but use media bags. 



Will this work in the Fluval U3 filter?

  1. This specific one is not designed for the underwater filters (U series). Fluval does sell a Biomax for the U2/U3/U4 underwater filters though.



how much biomax media do I need for my biocube 32?

    What is the quantity of the media in this package?

    1. Only 1



    Will this help clear cloudy water?

      Live rock rubble substitute?

      1. Thank you for your question. It would be acceptable to use Fluval BIOMAX Filter Media instead of live rock rubble in your sump.



      fluval 306

      1. Thank you for your question. Two boxes will be needed for a Fluval 306 canister filter. The BIOMAX does not need to be replaced and can be rinsed with aquarium water.



      Difference btwn this and Fluval External Power Filter Media?

      1. The only difference is the size and shape of the product. The material is the same.



      Im runing two filters with bioligical media in my 55 galon tank, can i change all the bio media in one of the filters? will that put my fish in danger

      1. Thank you for your question. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-381-7179 or email Customerservice@DrsFosterSmith.com as more information is needed to better answer your question. ajl



      Drs. Foster and Smith do not carry Fluval G series nodes. What can I use to replace them?

      1. Thank you for your question. The Fluval G series nodes can be found on our website at: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=21095 , along with the other media and cartridges for this filter model.



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