 Pond
Matrix™ is a high porosity biomedia that provides
efficient biofiltration for the removal of nitrogenous
waste in ponds. Plastic bio-materials provide only
external surface area, whereas Pond Matrix™
provides internal macroporous surface area. These
macropores are ideally sized for the support of nitrifying
and denitrifying bacteria. This allows Pond Matrix™,
unlike other forms of biomedia, to remove nitrate
along with ammonia and nitrite, simultaneously and
in the same filter. Pond Matrix™ is completely
inert and will not breakdown. It need not be replaced.
It is also more suitable for use as a clean soil replacement
for growing pond plants. Use 1–2 Liters of Pond
Matrix™ for each 100 gallons. Since the majority
of the bacteria are internal, Pond Matrix™ may
be rinsed when needed without damaging the filter.
Pond Matrix™ is compatible with all types of
wet or wet-dry filters.
Sizes: 2 L, 4 L, 20 L |
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DIRECTIONS: For filtration use 2 Liters of
Pond Matrix™ for each 200 gallons of water.
Use in any pond filter. Pond Matrix™ is
sufficiently large that a filter bag should
not be necessary. Follow the manufacturer's
recommendations for your filter. Pond Matrix™
should never need replacing. Pond Matrix™
makes an excellent support for root development
of aquatic plants and may be used directly on
the bottom of the pond or in pots. This avoids
the use of soil in the pond. It may be used
alone, mixed, or overlayered with river rock.
For pond bottom use, it should be presoaked
for several days and allowed to become water-logged
and sink (although a high current will disrupt
it). Pond Matrix™ is inorganic and will
not decompose or pollute the water. |
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| Aerobic
bacteria grow on the pitted external surfaces
of Matrix™ and convert ammonia to
nitrite and nitrite to nitrate. |
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These
pores which cover Matrix™ are home
to anaerobic bacteria.
close up of Matrix™
pore |
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Anaerobic
bacteria convert nitrate into nitrogen
gas, which is then expelled at the tank
surface
close up of bacteria and
internal walls of Matrix™ |
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