8"x8"x1" Plate
MarinePure is designed to be a substrate for bio-filtration, specifically to target ammonia and nitrite removal (nitrification) and to minimize nitrates (denitrification). MarinePure is suitable for both freshwater and saltwater (marine) environments. MarinePure can be used fully submerged or in trickle/shower filters. It should not be used in moving bed filters.
MarinePure™ Plates have a very large surface area to promote aerobic bacteria growth for ammonia and nitrite removal. Perfect for the creative hobbyist. Use as a baffle in wet/dry (bubble trap) in sumps, under substrate or rock formations, as a frag rack or substrate. It is easy to shape the plate to fit in tight or custom places.
Features
Comparison
| Bio-Media Comparison |
Surface Area per Pack |
| MarinePure Block 8x8x4 | 139,800 |
| MarinePure Plate 8x8x1 | 139,800 |
| MarinePure 1.5" Sphere | 132,500 |
| MarinePure GEMS | 132,500 |
| Plastic Bio-Balls | 97 |
| Sintered Glass Media | 19,000 |
| Assorted Ceramic Media | ~22,000 |
Usage Recommendations
Nitrification
Recommended MarinePure amount for to eliminate ammonia and nitrite in an active filter, for a typical bio-load.
| Recommended Minimum MarinePure Amounts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Size | GEMS | Spheres | Plates | Blocks* |
| 50 gal. | 1 box | < 1 quart | < 1 plate | < 1 block |
| 100 gal. | n/a | 1 quart | 1 plate | < 1 block |
| 250 gal. | n/a | 2 quarts | 2 plates | 1 block |
| 500 gal. | n/a | 1-2 gallons | 3-4 plates | 1-2 blocks |
| 2,500 gal. | n/a | 3-4 gallons | 12 plates | 4 blocks |
| 10,000 gal. | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
* MarinePure's thick blocks are designed to be used in passive systems to control nitrates. If used in active systems they will eliminate ammonia and nitrites (nitrification).
Recommended MarinePure amount to minimize nitrates in a passive filter, for a typical bio-load.
| Recommended Minimum MarinePure Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Tank Size | Blocks in passive location |
| 50 gal. | 1 block |
| 100 gal. | 1 block |
| 250 gal. | 2 blocks |
| 500 gal. | 3 blocks |
| 2,500 gal. | 15 blocks |
| 10,000 gal. | 60 blocks |
* MarinePure's thick blocks are designed to be used in passive systems to control Nitrates (like live rock). If used in active systems they will eliminate ammonia and nitrites (nitrification).
