MarinePure Fresh Gems - 50 Gram

Overview

MarinePure Fresh Gems are high-performance porous ceramic bio media for freshwater and brackish aquariums. Their open-flow architecture and thin bio-film zones provide huge bacterial habitat that processes ammonia and nitrite and helps control nitrate for clearer stable water.

Features

• Engineered porous ceramic with open-flow architecture for efficient nitrification and denitrification
• Chemically inert and aquarium-safe for fish plants and inverts
• Compact 50 g pack ideal for nano to mid-sized tanks canisters and HOB filters
• Includes a mesh bag for easy placement and service
• Long service life reduces maintenance frequency

Specifications

• Media type: Porous ceramic biomedia
• Approximate piece size: ~¾" gem-shaped pellets
• Approximate accessible surface area: ~80 m² per box (~860 ft²)
• Placement: Canister HOB internal chamber or sump (static basket)
• Use case: Freshwater and brackish systems

Compatibility and Placement

• Use in static baskets media chambers canisters HOBs or sumps with steady flow
• Not for moving-bed or fluidized reactors
• Compatible with carbon resins fertilizers and common conditioners

Maintenance and Lifespan

• Rinse gently in removed tank water during filter service
• Avoid chlorine bleach boiling or high-pressure rinsing
• When increasing capacity replace in stages to avoid mini cycles

Directions

1. Rinse lightly to remove ceramic dust
2. Place the filled mesh bag in a moderate-to-high flow area
3. Allow 2–4 weeks for bacterial colonization before assessing nutrient changes
4. Do not remove all existing bio media at once

What's Included

• MarinePure Fresh Gems 50 g
• Reusable mesh media bag