1 it delivers grit to hard to reach rock surfaces.
Ceramic vs live rock.
Ceramic briquettes vs lava rock.
Yes i do agree that they do catch a lot of junk because stirring or moving them stir up a lot of green water.
You won t find this bacteria in plastic or foam filter media.
Some manufacturers moved from the lava grate system because the lava rock would crumble and leave a mess in the grill.
Denitrifying bacteria live deep inside rock ceramic and other porous materials where oxygen cannot reach them.
Ceramic is made from clay and sediments which are baked hard in a kiln.
In its natural state it is very porous and will readily absorb liquids and staining agents.
Unglazed materials are usually chosen over more durable options because of the.
Other manufacturers found that to get the same vaporizing flavors from the lava they.
Ceramic rings can hold a second beneficial bacteria.
In addition to launching their live rock replacement vida rock cerameco has also develoepd techniques for producing large handmade ceramic reefscapes and backgrounds.
Ok everybody condemn bio balls and ceramic rings as detritus catchments tools and creating a nitrate factory.
Bio balls and ceramic rings vs live rock in the sump.
3 it is used to improve the tumbling action in the tumbler barrel.
And 4 it is used as a filler to make up for lost volume after the coarse grit and medium grit steps.
Tumbling media has four functions.
The ceramic briquette was introduced to replace the lava rock as a cleaner more heat retentive alternative.
This can be prevented to some extent by sealing the floor with a quality chemical ceramic tile sealer.