Filtration Media for All Types
Quality media, for each of type of filtration (mechanical, chemical and biological) is important for setting-up and maintaining your aquarium. DrTim’s Aquatics uses the highest standards when selecting our media. We provide a wide range of aquarium media to meet every situation: from our biomedia and activated carbon to our ion exchange resins our products and more you can count on DrTIm’s Aquatics Filtration Media.
| Image | Product Name | How It Works | How to Use | How to Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | NP-Active Pearls | Bacteria grow on and consume the biodegradable carbon Pearls and at the same time remove nitrate and phosphate from the aquarium water. | Use of a reactor to keep the media tumbling is highly recommended. Replenish the Pearls at regular intervals. | Buy Now |
 | Re-MOVER™ | A super porous bio-media engineered to provide superior bio-fare with good water flow for efficient removal of ammonia, and nitrite. Use with One & Only Live Nitrifying Bacteria to establish a superior biofilter. | Use 1 cup (240 ml) of Re-Mover™ for every 15-25 gallons (57-95 liters) of water. Re-Mover™ does not usually have to be used in a filter bag. Place in your sump, filter, canister filter or other part of the system where there is good water flow. Re-Mover™ does not need to be replaced, it can be rinsed and re-used if necessary. | Buy Now |
 | Re-Mover PLUS™ | A high capacity, porous media that provides superior bio-filter surface area for the growth of bacteria which remove ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and organics. | Use 1 cup (240 ml) of Re-Mover PLUS™ for every 50 gallons (190 liters) of water. Re-Mover Plus™ does not usually have to be used in a filter bag. Place in your sump, filter, canister filter or other part of the system where there is good water flow. Re-Mover PLUS™ does not need to be replaced, it can be rinsed and re-used if necessary. | Buy Now |
 | Carbon | Carbon is a super efficient superior bituminous coal based carbon that is phosphate-free and adsorbs impurities, organics and pollutants. Resulting in crystal clear, pure water. | Use 1 cup (240 ml) of Carbon for every 100 gallons (380 liters) of water. Product will last several months depending on aquarium conditions. Rinse well before use. Place in filter bag and place bag where there is good water flow. For best results, place AFTER good mechanical filtration. Fine to use in all types of filter systems. | Buy Now |
 | Carbon PLUS™ | Carbon-PLUS™ is mix of Carbon-PURE and Phos-Eliminator™ that use adsorption and ion-exchange to remove organics, colors, smells, phosphates and silicates as well as metals and acids. | Use 1 cup (240 ml) of Carbon PLUS™ for every 35 gallons (132 liters) of water. Carbon PLUS™ should be rinsed first in freshwater and then poured into a filter bag. Next place in your sump, filter or other part of the system. CAUTION - product will generate heat and fizzle when first wet - do not let contact skin. Will last about 6-8 weeks depending on tank conditions. | Buy Now |
 | Phos-Eliminator™ | Phos-ELIMINATOR™ quickly removes phosphate and silicate from marine and freshwater aquaria. Reef Safe. It should not be used with phosphate-based buffers. | Use 1/3 cup (85 ml) of Phos-ELIMINATOR™ for every 50 gallons saltwater or 100 gallons freshwater. Product should be rinsed with freshwater before use. CAUTION - product may generate heat and fizzle upon initial contact with water - handle carefully. Place into a filter bag and put filter bag in area of high water flow. Product is exhausted once you see phosphate levels start to increase. | Buy Now |
 | Phos-Eliminator PLUS™ | Phos-ELIMINATOR PLUS™ uses two types of superior media to quickly remove phosphate and silicate from marine and freshwater aquaria. Reef Safe. | Use 1/4 cup (60 ml) of Phos-ELIMINATOR PLUS™ for every 50 gallons saltwater or 100 gallons freshwater. Product should be rinsed with freshwater before use. CAUTION - product may generate heat and fizzle upon initial contact with water - handle carefully. Place into a filter bag and put filter bag in area of high water flow. Product is exhausted once you see phosphate levels start to increase. | Buy Now |
 | Equalizer™ | Equalizer™ is great to use in systems where activated carbon is not recommended. Being less forceful than carbon it is great for plant and reef tanks and in soft water aquaria. Equalizer™ will remove fine particulate particles, organics and help control ammonia, nitrates and phosphates. | Use 1 cup (240 ml) of Equalizer™ for every 35 gallons (132 liters) of water. Product should be rinsed first in freshwater and then poured into a filter bag. Next place in your sump, filter or other part of the system. Use just like you would activated carbon. It will last about 4-6 weeks depending on tank conditions. | Buy Now |
 | Zeo-PURE™ | Zeo-PURE™ is a 100% natural, high-capacity ammonia binding media that can also remove heavy metals. It is highly porous with a large surface area for bacterial action. | Use 1 cup (240 ml) of Zeo-PURE™ for every 50 gallons of water. Zeo-PURE™ should be rinsed first in freshwater and then poured into a filter bag. Next place in your sump, filter or other part of the system where there is good water flow. Can also be placed in canister filters, box filters and other common filters. For long term ammonia control use our One & Only Live Nitrifying Bacteria. | Buy Now |
 | Purifier™ | Purifier™ is a 100% super premium synthetic filter resin that removes dissolved and particulate organics using ion-exchange. | Use 1 cup (250 ml) of Purifier™ for every 250 gallons of water. Rinsed first in freshwater and then poured into a filter bag. Next place in your sump, filter or other part of the system where there is good water flow. Can also be placed in canister filters, box filters and other common filters. For direction on how to regenerate please visit our website. Place in mesh bag and where there is good water flow. Purifier will progressively darken as it becomes exhausted. It can be regenerated - visit our website for details. | Buy Now |
 | Purifer-PLUS™ | Purifier PLUS ™ is our premium ion exchange resin mixed with our super effective Carbon-PURE for a media that cleans and purifies aquarium water like no other. It removes dissolved and particulate organics and pollution resulting in pure, polished water that is crystal clear and super healthy. | Use 1 cup (250 ml) of Purifier™ PLUS for every 250 gallons of water. Rinsed first in freshwater and then poured into a filter bag. Next place in your sump, filter or other part of the system where there is good water flow. Can also be placed in canister filters, box filters and other common filters. For direction on how to regenerate please visit our website. | Buy Now |
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