BIOHOME ULTIMATE - FILTER MEDIA DOES NOT GET ANY BETTER

[@pondguru]

When it comes to aquarium filtration there are so many companies trying to over complicate the process when it is a very simple one. This just brings it back to where it should be. Simple and effective. Groovy.

[@pondguru]

You will be glad you waited as this is the best one yet. I called it ultimate as I honestly believe it can't get any better than this.

[@MrKeithHoward]

Ordered the media from Gibraltar, received it within a week. The media is A1 and i would recommend it to anyone. Thanks Richard.

[@pondguru]

I've sent you email regarding last purchase. Thanks for your previous order.

[@pondguru]

Yes it supports both. Seachem matrix is also supposed to support it too but tests I've done and seen seem to show that water has a problem getting to the internal part of that media. If water can't get there neither can waste to feed bacteria.

[@pondguru]

Unlike most new products now the added trace elements are actually there for a reason - not just to market it to fanboys. The media really is very good so thanks for appreciating that, man.

[@pondguru]

I feel as if the pressure is off now as both myself and the guy who makes this for me have been striving to come up with the best filter product for years and this is it. I can't take much credit though as all I did was suggest a smaller version of ultra (resulting in 'mini ultra') then asked if the trace elements from 'plus' could be added to it. It was foing to be too difficult to get it all to bind together then one day I got a call to say he'd done it so he's the one who did all the work.

[@pondguru]

Glad it's all going well. It is indeed special media. Yes, it is all the same mix but during firing it changes colour. The internal part of the media is fired but since it doesn't get the intense heat of the outside (it is more dense too) it keeps its original colour. The pattern of colour demonstrates the anaerobic zone quite nicely on this media so I often snap some to show where the anaerobic bacteria live in the core.

[@pondguru]

Yes, it is the same elements used in Biohome plus which has been used for years in marine systems with great results. Biohome plus is mentioned a few times on forums about use in marine and although the ultimate media is different structure, all ingredients are the same.

[@pondguru]

No worries, man. It really is excellent media and the mini ultra and the ultimate are without doubt the best media you can buy. It will be monday before I can post out but it will go with the first post, no worries.

[@vjzaico]

WOO HOO !! just got my package in the mail yesterday of Biohome Ultimate Media & Filter Starter Balls cant wait do to my water change and filter media tommorow

[@pondguru]

Groovy - best of luck with your fishkeeping.

[@deep6ed]

Just ordered 1kg of the ultra just to put into a couple of hang on filters to see what is like to deal with. Been a fan of sintered glass for a long time now and this product had got me excited! Can see myself buying a lot more of this. Thanks for the reply

[@shebachazeehilton4818]

Hello, I just purchased the Biohome Ultimate Media through Ebay. I can't wait to put it in my filter.

[@pondguru]

Thanks for that I am working through the last of my emails now then I will go package up the orders from today and post out tomorrow morning. Hopefully the Christmas postal issues won't affect delivery time too much.

[@piranhafish]

Very excited about this as it takes out nitrates too, I will give it a go in my 16 ft pike tank in my garden I am setting up soon :)

[@franciscasey2598]

just sent for more biohome ultimate for a new second filter.on my new bigger tank,and have to say this works fantastic,helped cycle my tank in a external filter that was not that good.but this made it work far better than I hoped for.nothing better out there for me,try it and see the difference.

[@pondguru]

It is going very well on ebay which is really hard to do with a completely new product. Once the word spreads through forums etc. I'm sure it will go even better as feedback on ebay has been universally great.

[@carolynstuckey3251]

I purchased the Bio ultra media from you and it is doing a great job I believe I have 45 Talopia in a 50 gallon tank and they are 4-8 inches in length with a filter pad and poly stuffing to filter the large particals out as much as posible but I still change out about 25 % of my water every two weeks to keep the water somewhat clear but all in all I would say this actually works I havent lost any fish yet and they eat vigorously I do feed them about 1/4 lb of food every week which really loads the system but it is working Thanks for the media tip

[@pondguru]

+carolyn stuckey 1/4lb of food a week is a real heavy bioload to process so I'm pleased it is working well.

[@danielcarlton3553]

Richard I thank you for biohome. I bought the ultimate and the bio gravel. I put the ultimate in my Fluval 407 and the bio gravel in my tidal 110. I have a heavy stocked 55 gallon mbuna tank that has always had issues with nitrates. I mean, 3 days after a water change and my nitrates would be at 100 ppm. I kid you not, in 2 weeks after putting the biohome in my filters my nitrates are staying steady at less than 40 ppm which is way better than it was. My goal is to only do 1 water change a week and it seems like I am well on my way. This stuff is legit and worth every penny. Oh, I also used the seachem flourish as you suggested. That could have helped as well. Again thanks and keep up the good work!!!

[@pondguru]

I always put the gel balls in to introduce active bacteria into the filter media as it speeds up the development of the filter.

[@karlbrixey8333]

Oh my god I have just ordered 1kg of biohome ultimate, from your eBay store, and I am simply amazed. Delivery, arrived way before was expected. I am running 1 kg in a fluval 306 canister filter with some ceramic and foams in the other trays, tank size 125 Litre. I measured my nitrates before putting in and I am ashamed to say they were pretty high at 40ppm. I know bad me. I have run the media for a little over 24 hrs and tested my water, 3 time on different kits to be sure, as I was surprised to see that my nitrates are now at 0. I am so impressed with this media and will be stocking up on this to distribute to the other aquariums I take care of. This is just simply amazing.

[@pondguru]

Thanks for the order - That is a strange one as we've had lots of people say similar things about an instant reduction in nitrate like that and to be honest we can't work out why that would happen so fast. The majority would continue with no / low nitrate but some do rise again before falling and staying permanently low. We are speculating that it could be due to some of the trace elements having an immediate effect on nitrate but don't know for sure. Thanks for the report and I'd be interested to hear if levels stay zero or rise again, if so how long it takes to return down.

[@karlbrixey8333]

Hey. After your reply I decided to test my water again another 24hrs later and you were correct nitrate had gone back up to 18ppm(day2). Then 24hrs later 12ppm(day3). Finally back at zero(day4). I have tested every day since and I am now stable at zero. Thanks again

[@pondguru]

@@karlbrixey8333 Sounds good and while that isn't unheard of the nitrate generally takes much longer to reduce - every tank is different and some processes are still a bit of a mystery

[@JosephKarthic]

@@pondguru hi I'm from India, my only source of tap water has 40ppm nitrates and i cant have plants so i need this media to reduce nitrates, do you ship to India? How much it ll cost including import fees

[@pondguru]

The word will surely spread about the new media as it is indeed very good stuff. Bot filters are internal but totally different types. One is as far from a traditional filter as you could imagine and the other may at first seem gimmicky but everything about it is designed to filter the water as efficiently as possible.

[@pondguru]

Not sure what that comment means, man. How would gluing the cap down help and why would I want to change the film speed - what would that do except make the video run faster / slower? I'm so confused now, lol.

[@tankstropicalfish9665]

Really great guy happy to help just had a chat with him and he knows his stuff guys. Please support him as he is in the UK. Keep doing your stuff great vids 5⭐ Thanks

[@pondguru]

Any heavy item is costly to ship internationally but the 3kg and 5kg amounts only cost £25 to ship to Denmark from UK, 10kg is £35 which I think is a good price given the weight and how quick the delivery service is.

[@pauldunford2380]

Hello I bought 8 kg for my eheim 2028 and it fits like a glove

[@theonlysquirrelybird]

Just bit the bullet and ordered 5kg of Biohome Ultimate for a new 404-b canister I'm setting up. I will document my nitrate levels at the end of every month, just before a water change for the next year and report here if I see anything significant. I'm still skeptical as many are, but I'll take a chance on it. Let's see what it can do :)

[@glenndenisonii6354]

hi Richard finally got my biohome ultimate doing its business in my new eheim 2080 1200xl thats a hell of alot of media....lol.... and i really think i have put the best filtration media i could have for my tank ..along with your advice for setting up external filters i cant go far wrong..Cheers for your superb communication and service...cheers mate

[@pondguru]

No worries, man. A properly set up external canister filter will do the business for many years so I'm glad you're on the right track. Happy days.

[@pondguru]

They are for water conditioning and they release a natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungal treatment into the water. They also can drop the pH if used in large enough amounts but most people use them as a background treatment for fungus / bacteria while breeding fish.

[@pondguru]

No worries. I do it in 500g, 1kg, 3kg, 5kg and 10kg amounts. They are all on ebay - link in video description.

[@pondguru]

Will do no worries. Thanks for watching and appreciating the video.

[@spencerhardy6495]

Excellent stuff. Firmly convinced that this media (and the little gel bacteria balls sent out with the filter kit) are the reason I managed a stable fishless cycled tank in three and a half weeks (125 litre tank). 1 Kg perfectly fills a tray in my AllPondSolutions 1000EF and I'm about to order another Kg to replace the remaining noodles and bio-balls and see if I can get enough anaerobic bacteria going to tackle my high Nitrates (roughly 40ppm out of the tap!). Very glad I stumbled onto your product before starting out keeping tropical fish, thanks.

[@pondguru]

Yes with 2kg in a system of only 125 litres you should have no problems nailing the nitrates down but the media does take a few months to mature to the point where nitrates fall (the anaerobic bacteria responsible for nitrate reduction set up much slower than the aerobic bacteria)

[@pondguru]

Yes although you may be better going for Biohome standard or plus which is naturally smaller and easier to snap into smaller pieces.

[@pondguru]

It just costs what it costs to send it. That is proportionally less with bigger amounts but it is expensive to send from UK to US or vice versa. I send quite a bit to Australia too and the postage is high there too. Europe is obviously less as it's not as far away.

[@pondguru]

I'm not familiar with either of the filters you mention but the 70 looks like it may hold up to 500g? I can't find the weight or volume of replacement media pack for that filter anywhere.

[@GreyCobra100]

I just ordered 500g of this for my internal filter , can't wait to get it.

[@pondguru]

I am posting all orders today.

[@GreyCobra100]

Thanks looking forward to trying it.

[@howarth004]

I do not use it for Marine Richard , but I wondered if it would be better than the media that the reef uses which is like the volcanic rock type , as you say not the best of filters on the reef .

[@SmokeumPeacepipe]

"oh christ it's all over me fingers" haha that was awesome to catch out of your informative and professional tone of speaking.

[@pondguru]

Yeah, it's good stuff. I can now concentrate on developing a couple of internal filters which are unique but highly efficient as the quest for the best filter media has been completed, lol

[@lorrebreaker]

Just received some of this today via your website, already washed and put in my aquis 1050, looking forward to seeing how well it works.

[@pondguru]

Groovy. I'm sure it will do the business as there has been 100% positive feedback about it so far. Thanks for the order and happy fishkeeping.

[@Emilyhlizz123]

my ultimate arrived today thanks for the rapid dispatch

[@pondguru]

+lynsey howell No worries, glad it arrived quickly.

[@pondguru]

I didn't even know Reef One made a marine version of the Biorb. We gave up selling the Biorb tanks years ago when it became apparent how unsuitable they were for fish due to the ineffective filtration. I'm not sure what is involved in the reef conversion kit so can't comment on that unfortunately. The Biohome media will replace any existing filter media but I'm not sure what the reef version of biorb have as media.

[@Gaiagirl85]

Wow, I'm certainly going to buy this for my overhead sump! Seems perfect. Just discovered your channel, and I absolutely love it! Keep up the good work! :)

[@pondguru]

+Gaiagirl85 No worries and I'm glad you enjoy the videos. I love it when viewers take something useful away from watching them.

[@howarth004]

Looks a first class product Richard ..

[@pondguru]

Sounds like there is a blockage in the pipe reducing the suction. If that's not the case you may have to swish a net back and forth to catch the muck which can't be removed.

[@pondguru]

Oh right, lol. I wouldn't bother changing that personally as since it just sits at the bottom of the tank it doesn't really act as a filter. The only real filtering is done by the tiny foam in the bottom of the tank. The best thing for Biorb tanks is amano shrimps which will pick the alfagrog (lava rock type stuff) but like all shrimps they are susceptible to amminia and nitrite spikes which can plague biorbs.

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Loving the stuff so far ,I will send guys asking about canister media your way :)

[@pondguru]

No worries, I generally just put out videos I think will help people. Some are on very obscure topics but others like the canister filter ones will help anyone with a canister filter so thanks for sharing.

[@Deon0026yickadee]

Marks Shrimp Tanks does it make your water clear

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Its biological filtration Deon .

[@pondguru]

The biohome plus is approx. 8mm diameter by variousl lengths (average around 45mm)

[@MrGerryutd]

Good news,great to see some one explain this new product,keep up the good work!

[@pondguru]

I am in the process of making prototypes for a new filter which uses Biomotion so once it is ready (and protected) for sale after Interzoo next year there will be a nation of videos about that filter (and other ones I am developing) which use media in the Biohome range, including Biomotion.

[@wolverineiscool7161]

I bought biohome ultimate because of you, sure it was a bit expensive but I'm hoping it delivers

[@pondguru]

It takes up approx. 1.3 - 1.4 cubic litres per kg. I'd imagine it would take the best part of 3kg? The biohome mini ultra and the ultimate both have the same volume.

[@hrbille]

I can´t help noticing the container with "almondleaves" behind you, what are they for?

[@ursanbear]

Pondguru, I just started using this on 8/5/2017 and I think I'm already seeing a result. I soaked the biohome for several days (6 days perhaps?) in tank water and starter bacteria, I replaced all of the ceramic rings that I'd been using with the Biohome Ultimate and stacked them vertically within the top tray of my C530. 2 kilos nearly completely filled the tray and I made up the gaps with maybe 200gr of zeolite just to take up the slack between the biohome media pieces. The next day I did get a somewhat sharp nitrate and nitrite spike, and ammonia went to just under 5ppm, but after 48 hours everything is as good as I've ever seen it. Ammonia and nitrite are at or near zero. Nitrate is somewhere between 5-10ppm. My PH did come up a little bit, but it's still well within safe limits. Knock on wood this works for me. It's been 72 hours now and as of this AM things are looking really well.

[@pondguru]

I'm glad things are going well, as long as there is enough media used you should eventually see nitrates fall further although they are already incredibly low.

[@ursanbear]

Ammonia and Nitrites are not even registering as of now. Nitrates are somewhere between 5 and 10PPM. I do have a rather heavily planted tank so I think I want SOME nitrates in there. Thank you for selling this. It's brilliant.

[@pondguru]

No worries - it is a great feeling to have had a hand in bringing something which makes a real difference to water quality and fish keeping to people all over the world.

[@azharali2424]

Pondguru my goldfish have blood red streaks on its tail what should i do? help

[@pondguru]

That is usually associated with water problems - how does the water test?

[@harrypotterfan1623]

Bit confused can you help me I have the betta choice 700 compact fish tank filter which one would be the best to use in this fikter

[@Xternal47]

you should put a big tv in your shop and run your videos :).. very educational and helpful and customers that come in learns a thing or two =]

[@wonderboy2402]

Very cool product. So I run Aquaclear 70s. The media is pretty small. Can you break up this Ultimate media?

[@seanstuchbery]

i have no idea what you're talking about but i like that accent

[@MrMoneyTree]

you are making this hobby much easier for us man , thanks alot , was going to pack my canister with live rock...now i think i know what ill be doing insted lol , are the trace elements in the ultimate safe for marine aswell? just a minor concern

[@lasselyndgaard825]

Hi Pondguru, I am starting up an ADA 60P with an OASE Biomaster Thermos 250, so a big excess flow i guess. GreenAqua recommends Seachem Matrix, you say Biohome Ultimate? I see the test you make with the suction of the media, but why does so many aquarium guys use Seachem Matrix? Anyway, what would you recommend me? My idea is to only use the prefilter and then fill the rest with biological media. ✌🏻 Matrix or Ultimate? ☺️

[@oscarlover131]

I want to try this for my discus tank. I"m also worried about the cost of shipping but I'll check it out

[@pondguru]

I'm as in the dark as you but I think the live rock problems revolve around keeping it alive as it seems to be a fragile balance.

[@pondguru]

It will improve the effectiveness of the filter, no worries.

[@-8_8-]

I have a smallish trickle system I'm going to put in a 40 gallon sump. What would you use for the trickle in place of the blue balls? It seems like the biohome media is good for fully submerged, but trickle is just const

[@pondguru]

Yes, it is in the video description. Just click 'show more' to see the full video description, email address and links to ebay shop.

[@pondguru]

Checking it out now, no worries.

[@HarveyDWilliams]

Gonna purchase ur ultimate media after XMAS, It looks like the best media ever, filtration is my thing, I believe with good filtration, your fish will way out live their life span, and be happy and healthy doing so... But thats just me.. Anyone agree???

[@pondguru]

I agree, no worries. Better filtration does indeed result in happier, longer lived fish.

[@JRG1993s]

I wouldn't be on this video if I wasn't looking for the best media I can find for my fish.

[@pondguru]

JRG1993s Yeah it is definitely the best stuff for filters. It is only just now starting to show up on forums from people who have actually used it not just from the armchair experts who were running it down with no idea of what it even was. I had to laugh a few times recently as the people who were using it just made those trying to argue against it look like fools, lol

[@pondguru]

Bacteria is essential as it processes fish waste from ammonia to nitrite and in some cases (if the media will support it) nitrate. There are aerobic and anaerobic forms of bacteria but most media will only support aerobic bacteria which results in a build up of nitrate which is removed by plants and partial water changes. If the media will support anaerobic bacteria there will be less nitrate and you'll need to do less water changes.

[@pondguru]

Yes it is already outselling the other forms of biohome media I have been selling for a while which is a great indication of how good it is. See the comment below from John Broderick.

[@CJFishwhisperer]

Oh no. I saved up my pocket money & bought those little white, round cylinders you recommended. I’ll try to save up now to buy some of this. I hope I can find it online. I’m in Sussex & there are miles & miles between any aquatic stores 😣 Thank you for you cool videos. Saskia 🐟🐌🐢🌱💚

[@pondguru]

francis casey It is indeed the best stuff out there quite easily.

[@gigthat]

+Pondguru Outdoors Is there a way of getting hold of this stuff is South Africa

[@pondguru]

+Adriaan de Koster There is no dealer in South Africa but I have sent boxes of biohome there on a few occasions. Just let me know how much you need or the size of your tank / filter and I will work it out for you no problem. Delivery to S. Africa is expensive and customs can be less than professional so I only use UPS.

[@Hekates_Realm]

+Adriaan de Koster Still interested in this? Whereabouts are you? Perhaps we could split costs?

[@dudeblue8866]

Hi your awesome I got 4 ft tank need help what is the best canister filter to buy from you on eBay I do your upgrade to I watched many of your videos your the best on KZbin

[@mandarin1257]

Hey Pondguru, are you Irish? Just asking.

[@fauziatan4444]

Is lava rock good for my canister? What it does? Looking forward for ya reply ty.. nice vid..

[@thomasashe2681]

How much would be needed in a SunSun 303 canister filter if I used Ultimate and filled the spaces with BioGravel?

[@ee02108]

How much media for a Oase 850 Thermo, knowing that the top table will be with fine foam?

[@zunedog31]

Okay. I have an Aquaclear 50 gallon (189 litres) filter. I probably don't need these but just think it is such a cool product, is there really any need for these in a basic filter like this?

[@pondguru]

If I know the dimensions (inches / cm / mm) of the filter / chamber you want to fill with the biohome ultimate I can work out how much you need, no worries. The filter in the video 'how to set up an external canister filter' uses an eheim professional 2 filter and I used 3kg of the mini ultra (same size) for that one.

[@ledfed1912]

I saw they started making biohome ultimate marine media, pretty cool.

[@pondguru]

Yes the marine version has added trace elements specific to the needs of marine bacteria and matures very fast. It also seems to have a positive effect on corals too.

[@varanidguy]

I need this state side! haha So happy I discovered your channel.

[@pondguru]

+varanidguy There is a supplier in US now - link on my website: filterpro.co.uk

[@daveandemmaoutdoors3171]

I got some Ultimate - I must say its great stuff , have 1kg in my FX6 filter.

[@pondguru]

Reefer Dave. It is really excellent media. Are you seeing a reduction in nitrate? Just curious as you'd generally use 1kg per 100 litres (so would require 4-5kg in FX6). The nitrate reduction is hampered by nitrate producing media (e.g. ceramic rings, plastic balls) so depending on other media in there the nitrate may continue to rise or be controlled.

[@daveandemmaoutdoors3171]

Pondguru My tank is 300 Litres but the fx 6 has a load of ceramic media and sponges as well . I might swap out all the ceramic for biohome over the next few months. I have not tested Nitrate in a while but will leave the media in a few weeks and test.

[@pondguru]

Reefer Dave. It does take between 4-6 months for the biohome to reduce nitrate (from the anaerobic bacteria) but it has no chance against all the ceramic media as it will be pumping out nitrates. The biohome will still be doing a great job on the ammonia and nitrate but with nitrate producing media overpowering it there is almost no chance of it lowering nitrate unfortunately. See how it goes and if you feel you need more you know where I'm at no worries.

[@daveandemmaoutdoors3171]

Pondguru I have now 2kg in my fx6 filter along with the sponges , I ditched all the ceramic stuff . My nitrates deffo have came down now . I might stick another kg in there when I get the chance.

[@pondguru]

Reefer Dave. That's awesome that the nitrates have come down with that volume of media so it's great to know.

[@damianuadamus]

Hi Richard. How long can I keep bioheme in my external filter? Does it need any regenerations?

[@pondguru]

In a well set up external filter you should get at least 6-10 years of high efficiency from the media but it may last well beyond that.

[@Skeptic100100]

Great vid's...I have a 170 gallon fresh water tank currently housing Tilapia. I have a 60 gallon sump. How much biohome-ultimate would you add to the sump ? The tank has been up and running 2 months using an eheim 2217 and a thousand GPH pump which feeds the sump, any suggestions ? Thanks !

[@jamesmanning387]

Can I still use prime on my water changers or will it kill the bacteria in my biohome trickle filter ??

[@pondguru]

It really is very good indeed.

[@stoicaalex90]

I don't have this media but I think I already love it. 😅😅 I would need to replace my matrix as it is 2 years old and all clogged up but looks like I am too poor for biohome ultimate :( :( :( Well done to you sir.

[@pondguru]

lol, most of the filters people mention I have no idea what they are as there are so many types out there. 500g of mini ultra takes up approx. cubic 0.7 litres volume but if you weigh the media you have in there you will get a close approximation of how much mini ultra you need as it will take up a little more space than biomax for the same weight.

[@pondguru]

If you have 1kg of fluval media in there you will still need to get the 1kg Biohome. Biohome standard and plus will take up about the same volume as the fluval media and Biohome mini ultra and ultimate will take up more space than the fluval media so you should have some spare from a 1kg bag.

[@BlatentlyFakeName]

I've been running it around a year now and I'm finding particles or the media everywhere, as it's slowly breaking down and basically turning in to red sand. I found it collecting on the inside of the glass on the algae.

[@garyhill5602]

How's it doing 4 months after you wrote this comment?

[@royaleexrabenedictus.m3687]

Hmm, I've been running it for two years,and nothing happened?are you sure there's not something in your filtration?

[@BlatentlyFakeName]

Nope. I also find fragments of it at the bottom of the canister. It's definitely disintegrating slowly. I have ceramic rings in the same filter which don't do it and also alfagrog in my pond which has been very good.

[@matk22]

@@BlatentlyFakeName not sure why but mines been running years and had no Problem.

[@nicksivapon]

I have a marine tank with a few fish in there. I wonder if Biohome Ultimate will have any effect on the fish when I put them in my filter?

[@pondguru]

If you have a mature system it is best to replace 25 of the old media every 2 weeks so in 2 months you will have replaced all the media. That will be an easy transition for water quality and you should get no issues of ammonia or nitrite while filter matures. In a freshwater system you would replace 25% of old media every week with the new media but marine takes longer to mature.

[@pikmak920]

I just ordered some of this new fangled biohome ulltimate from your website. I hope it's as good as you claim Mr Pondguru man ;)

[@pondguru]

'New fangled', lol I'm glad you decided to swap out media and as long as you use enough for the size of tank and stock I'm sure that you'll be pleased with it. In 20+ years in the aquatic trade I haven't sen a better media - that's why I made it my life's mission to get it in as many filters as possible since most tanks are overstocked and under-filtered. Everything revolves around filtration and when it is done right the fish are happier.

[@haokieto0]

i have a cloudy 180gal tank. i plan to have a 2 step filtration. top is mechanical polishing pads, follow by biohome ultra 2kg. will this be enough to clear the cloudy water?

[@pondguru]

The foams and pads will make the water clear and the media will make the water healthy. If you want to see nitrates down close to zero you would need 1kg of biohome per 100 litres although much less will ensure that the ammonia and nitrite are kept in check. Therefore for 180 (US?) gallons you would need 7kg of biohome to see nitrate hammered down. (you may actually need less, the 1kg per 100 litres is a guide)

[@C_wats]

How well does it work in a moving bed filter, will the crashing around break it up?

[@pondguru]

Any filter which has a place for biological media will benefit from the best media.

[@benvillanueva6377]

Hello Pondguru, I recently purchased some Bio home Ultimate. Can I add bacteria in a bottle directly on the Bio home Ultimate after switching out my old media? Thank you

[@DPW55]

Great you just answered my query, ps keep vids coming , you have a natural way of explaining things ,well done buddy ,

[@ThousandYardStare]

No worries and I'm glad you found the video useful.

[@pondguru]

Yes, then just swap out the other half after 3-4 weeks with no worries.

[@pondguru]

Like all very porous media it will break up over a very long time due to the lifitin in and out during maintenance. If the filter is set up properly however the disturbance will be minimal allowing the media to last a very long time.

[@noslack3521]

I just ordered 5KG of Biohome Utimate, I live in the states or I would have ordered from you, one question, I have a Fluval FX6 like you are showing, do I need to put a third party bacteria additive in, or will the natural bacteria just form? I have a 125 gal aquarium and I want to have this done just like you did, so please let me know, and thanks for a great video

[@fauziatan4444]

Is lava rock good for my canister? They r tiny type.. btw what it does? Looking forward for yur reply.. ty..

[@kabory]

Hi Richard. I put all 6 bacteria balls that you sent with the ultimate in my canister. Is this correct.

[@leechez7140]

How long does this media last before it needs replacing??

[@dasundasun2269]

Sir 4 feet 18 tall 18 trench what's the good one filter to tank