Model / Size: Size S (single piece) – DIA 4 × 16.5 cm ceramic media
The Mountain Tree Freshwater Lotus Root Bacteria House is a biological aquarium filter media designed to support beneficial bacteria growth and maintain a healthy aquatic environment. Its lotus root-inspired porous structure provides a large surface area for beneficial bacteria to colonize, helping improve biological filtration and aquarium water quality.
Designed for freshwater aquarium filtration systems, this bacteria house supports the natural nitrogen cycle by providing a habitat for bacteria that convert harmful ammonia and nitrite into less harmful nitrate.
Key Features:
- Brand: Mountain Tree
- Product Type: Biological Filter Media / Bacteria House
- Model: Freshwater Lotus Root Bacteria House
- Size: 4 × 16.5 cm (Diameter × Length)
- Quantity: 1 Piece per Box
- Material: Porous ceramic-based filtration media
- Application: Freshwater Aquariums
- Filtration Type: Biological Filtration
- Compatibility: Suitable for appropriately sized sump filters, overhead filters and other biological filtration chambers.
Benefits:
- Provides surface area for beneficial bacteria colonization.
- Supports biological filtration and ammonia processing.
- Helps maintain stable aquarium water conditions.
- Suitable for freshwater fish and planted aquarium filtration systems.
- Durable structure designed for long-term filter media use.
Usage Instructions: Place the bacteria house inside a biological filtration chamber with consistent water flow. Rinse gently with dechlorinated water before installation. Avoid washing established media with untreated tap water, as chlorine may damage beneficial bacteria.
Note: Biological filtration requires time to establish. This product does not instantly remove ammonia or replace regular aquarium maintenance.
Surface Area: High specific surface area up to ~1130 m²/piece (varies by size)
Material: Porous ceramic structure with lotus root + spiral design for enhanced bacterial colonization
Function: Cultivates beneficial nitrifying bacteria, improves filtration efficiency, aids reduction of ammonia, nitrite & nitrate
Benefits: Increased biofiltration surface area, excellent water absorption, supports fish & plant health
Application: Suitable for freshwater aquariums, ponds, biofilters, sumps, and canister filters
Is it Reusable: Yes — rinse gently in tank water during maintenance
