Brightwell Aquatics Xport-BIO Brick 9"x4.5"x2.5" Marine Biological Filter Media

The Brightwell Aquatics Xport-BIO Brick is a high-capacity biological filtration media designed to support superior water quality in marine and reef aquariums. With dimensions of approximately 9" x 4.5" x 2.5", this ultra-porous brick offers a vast surface area to house beneficial bacteria that drive the nitrogen cycle, naturally breaking down ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates.

🌟 Key Features and Benefits

• Massive surface area—exceeds ceramic rings and traditional bio-media

• Supports both aerobic and anaerobic bacterial populations

• Promotes ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate breakdown

• Formulated specifically for saltwater and reef systems

• Chemically inert—will not alter pH or water chemistry

• Fits sumps, refugiums, reactors, or filter chambers

• Low-maintenance and long-lasting filtration solution

📦 What’s Included

• One Brightwell Aquatics Xport-BIO Brick (approx. 9" x 4.5" x 2.5")

• Protective packaging and usage instructions

• Compatible with all standard marine setups

🧴 How to Use

1. Rinse Before Use
   Use RO/DI or tank water to remove any ceramic dust before placement.

2. Placement
   Install in a high-flow area of the sump, refugium, or filter chamber for optimal colonization.

3. Bacterial Seeding
   Inoculate with Brightwell MicroBacter7 or MicroBacter Clean to accelerate bacterial growth.

4. Ongoing Maintenance
   Rinse gently with aquarium water during routine maintenance to remove detritus. Do not use tap water or replace all bricks at once.

🔬 Product Details

• Material: Advanced porous ceramic

• Function: Biological filtration for marine and reef aquariums

• Size: Approx. 9" x 4.5" x 2.5"

• Free of phosphates and silicates

• Safe for use with corals, fish, and invertebrates

💡 Why It’s Important

Biological filtration is the backbone of a healthy saltwater system. The Xport-BIO Brick enables large colonies of beneficial bacteria to thrive, naturally managing nitrogenous waste. It reduces dependency on chemical filtration and minimizes water changes—helping maintain stable parameters, reduce algae, and support coral and fish health.

🏁 Conclusion

Brightwell Aquatics Xport-BIO Brick is a trusted solution for enhancing biofiltration in any saltwater or reef aquarium. Durable, effective, and easy to use, this brick supports a cleaner, healthier ecosystem with less maintenance. Ideal for both new builds and mature systems, it’s a smart upgrade for any serious reef keeper.