{"product_id":"seachem-matrix","title":"Seachem Matrix","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeachem Matrix – Biological Filter Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain a healthy, stable aquarium with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeachem Matrix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a highly porous biological filter media designed to support beneficial bacteria and improve biological filtration. Its unique porous structure provides a large surface area for bacteria to colonise, helping process aquarium waste and maintain better water quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for freshwater and marine aquariums, Matrix can be used in canister filters, sumps and other filtration systems to support an established biological filtration cycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-surface-area filtration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Highly porous media provides extensive surface area for beneficial bacteria to colonise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports biological filtration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Helps establish bacteria that process ammonia and nitrite in the aquarium nitrogen cycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps manage nitrate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its internal pores can support anaerobic bacteria under suitable conditions, potentially assisting with nitrate reduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for freshwater and marine aquariums:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Versatile biological media for a wide range of aquarium setups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePermanent filter media:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Durable, inert material designed for long-term use without requiring regular replacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with various filters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for canister filters, sumps and other filtration systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy maintenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Can be gently rinsed in removed aquarium water when necessary to remove accumulated debris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirections for Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended quantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use approximately 250mL of Matrix for every 200L of aquarium water, adjusting according to bioload and filtration requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace Matrix in a suitable filter media bag or directly into the designated filter chamber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnsure water flows through the media for effective biological filtration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen establishing a new aquarium, allow time for beneficial bacteria to colonise the media.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid rinsing with untreated tap water or replacing all established biological media at once, as this may disrupt beneficial 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