Adsorptive
- Makes the water crystal-clear
- Removes brown discolourations by tannins reliably
- Can be regenerated uncountable times
- Original Fluval filter media
- For chemical filtration
- Absorbs unwanted substances
- Available in 3x 100 g or 800 g
- Suitable for fresh and marine water
- Premium water conditioner in powder form
- Simple dosing
- Organic carbon
- Supports micro fauna of the aquarium
- Removes chlorine
- For all common Juwel filters
- Absorbs odours and turbidity
- Filters out medication residues
- Ensures crystal clear water
- Suitable for fresh and salt water
- Combi filter medium
- Fits most external filters
- High degree of cleaning
- Consists of 100% natural ingredients
- Absolutely harmless
- Ensures a better and more stable water quality
- Reduces stress for fish and invertebrates
- Breaks down organic pollutants
- Stores excess nutrients
- Promotes bacterial growth
- Filter medium for nano freshwater aquariums
- PH-neutral
- For crystal clear, healthy water
- Seachem Tidal filter media
- Macroporous activated carbon
- Long durability
- Very low on leachable phosphate
- Minimal impact on pH-value
- For all common Juwel filters
- Absorbs odours and turbidity
- Absorbs toxic compounds
- Filters out medication residues
- Suitable for fresh and salt water
- Replacement filter material for JBL ProCristal i30
- Provides crystal clear water
- Exchange once a month
- Reduced algae growth
- Binds chlorine and other chemical substances
- Use during set-up or after treatment with medications
- Use for a short period (ca. 4 weeks)
- Chemical filtration
- Absorbs waste, dyes, and odor substance
- Maximum usage duration of three weeks
- For fresh and marine water
- Chemical filtration
- Absorbs waste, dyes, and odor substance
- Maximum usage duration of three weeks
- For fresh and marine water
- Eliminates odors in the aquarium
- Removes medication residues and chlorine
- Activated carbon with pure zeolite
- Natural zeolite mixture
- High absorption power
- Reduces algae growth
- Durable filter medium
- Absorbs ammonia and heavy metals
- Helps minimise algae growth
- Supplies organic carbon and trace elements
- Absorbs harmful & turbid substances
- For clear water
- Removes odours
- Supplies organic carbon and trace elements
- Removes harmful substances
- Synthetic filter medium
- Regenerable
- For fresh and salt water
- Ammonium Remover & activated carbon in combination
- Chemical filtration stage
- Prevents odours, ammonia spikes and discolouration
- Containes 3 refill cartridges
- Activated Carbon Cartridge for Fluval Clip-on filters
- Chemical filtration stage
- Eliminates odours, discolourations, impurities
- Containes 3 refill cartridges
- Original Fluval accessories for Flex/Evo/SPEC aquaria
- Chemical filtration
- Easy to replace
- Medium for the Fluval FX
- Effective mechanical and chemical filtration
- 2 pieces per package
- For freshwater and seawater aquariums
- Suitable sizes for Tetra IN Plus Filter
- Mechanical filtration through sponge fabric
- Chemical filtration due to activated carbon
Adsorptive filter media for the aquarium: Efficient water purification in a professional way
Have we made a typo? Isn't it actually called absorptive?
Actually, absorption and adsorption are two different chemical processes.
Absorption refers to the penetration of substances into a material, whereby the substances penetrate the structure of the material and are absorbed into it.
Adsorption refers to the adhesion of substances to the surface of a material without them penetrating the material. The substances remain attached to the surface.
Adsorptive filter media are extremely helpful in optimising the quality of the water in the aquarium in a decisive way. The well-being of fish and aquatic plants is greatly influenced by such filtered water. This article explains how adsorptive filter media works and why it is invaluable to an aquarium.
Adsorptive filter media are specially designed materials that are used to remove impurities from the water in an aquarium. Unlike absorbent media, which absorb liquids, adsorptive media work in a way that particles and molecules stick to their surface. In this way, it is possible to remove a wide range of contaminants, including pollutants, chemicals, dyes and odours.
Adsorptive filter media in aquarium filters are usually equipped with tiny pores and a large surface area. This structure allows the media to efficiently absorb contaminants. As water flows through the filter, the unwanted particles settle on the surface of the filter media, purifying the water.
Adsorptive filter media are highly effective at removing pollutants such as ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and heavy metals such as cadmium or copper. Depending on their concentration, these substances can be potentially dangerous for fish and invertebrates. They enter the aquarium either through the tap water or through the metabolisation of fish food as well as through fertilisers. Especially an accumulation of these substances should be prevented by the appropriate filter measures.
The use of adsorptive media significantly improves the water quality. A positive side effect is that water turbidity is also reduced. The result is clear and healthy water.
Adsorptive filter media also contribute to the reduction of unpleasant odours. These are often caused by fish excretions, algae, bacteria or cyanobacteria.
Adsorptive filter media are an indispensable component of an efficient aquarium filter. They help to improve the water quality, remove pollutants and create a healthy environment for the fish and plants.