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AQUARISTIC PARADISE filter foam filter mat - blue 50 x 50 x 3 cm 'fine' (ppi 30)
9.69 EURTo the product
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| material | Polyether foam |
| Pore | fine, PPI 30 |
| dimension | 50 x 50 x 3 centimeters |
| colour | blue |
This one colored blue Filter mat is particularly popular with Amazon customers and has been given very good reviews. The special filter foam consists of both waterproof and food-safe polyether foam, which is suitable for both biological and mechanical cleaning. The product is also suitable for higher water temperatures of more than 28 degrees Celsius, which makes it interesting not only for garden ponds, but also for aquaristics. The filter mat is available in three different pores - PPI 10 (coarse), PPI 20 (medium) and PPI 30 (fine) - as well as in different sizes. You will receive a mat with the desired pore size and size.
Pondlife filter foam blue 100 x 100 x 5cm coarse 10 PPI
38.00 EURTo the product
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| material | Polyurethane on polyether |
| Pore | coarse, PPI 10 |
| dimension | 100 x 100 x 5 centimeters |
| colour | blue |
This filter foam mat from the brand manufacturer Pondlife also has many very good customer ratings on Amazon. The mentioned filter medium has a coarse pore (PPI 10), whereby you can also purchase fine (PPI 30) and medium (PPI 20) pored mats from the same manufacturer. The product presented here has a particularly large surface on which different bacteria, also known as filter bacteria, can settle. The Pondlife filter mat is therefore suitable for both mechanical and biological cleaning. It is ideal for various pond filters, especially for flow, chamber or module filters. When ordering, you will receive a mat of the desired size and pore size.
Original Japanese mat filter mat 120 x 100 x 3.8 cm (29.08 EUR / m²)
34.90 EURTo the product
| lot | 1 |
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| material | polyester |
| Pore | k. A. |
| dimension | 120 x 100 x 3.8 centimeters |
| colour | blue |
Japanese mats are a widely used and proven filter medium for pond and aquarium filters. They have a particularly large surface on which bacteria that break down harmful substances can settle. This Japanese mat is made from pure polyester fibers with a diameter of 0.25 millimeters, which are firmly connected to one another using water-insoluble glue. The adhesive does not contain any toxic components such as B. Solvents or binders that could be released into the water and are therefore harmless. The material produced in this way is particularly durable, robust and does not clog up quickly. In addition, you only need to clean it once a year. Japanese mats can be cut to size at will, which works best with a flex.
Purchase criteria
purpose of use
When buying a filter mat, pay close attention to the information provided by the manufacturer or Dealer stated intended use, as there are very different models for different areas of application. In addition to pond filters, there are also air filters, washing machine and exhaust hood filters, etc. For the garden pond or However, only specially approved filter media are suitable for the aquarium, as the foam must be permeable to water, but must not dissolve if it is damp.
material
Filter mats are usually made of plastic, for which different types of plastic can be used. It is only important that the material is absolutely free of toxins and excretions, i. This means that no toxic substances are released into the water. In addition, the foam should be open-pored, which is created by a special production method known as “reticulating”. This is the only way to ensure good filter performance, as the cell walls are no longer present and can therefore no longer clog. When buying, pay attention to bright colors, as bleached materials are too old and brittle for further use.
Pore
Filter mats are available in different filter levels between fine, medium and coarse. These filter levels are specified with the unit PPI, which means “pores per inch”, i.e. H. "Pores Per Inch" means. A filter mat with 10 PPI therefore has ten pores per inch of material length, whereby the manufacturer takes a certain tolerance into account. The different pores represent different filter capacities, with the coarser filters always going into the first and second filter chambers and the finer ones into all other filter chambers.
Additives
Activated charcoal is added to some filter mats, which is supposed to filter out pollutants and any drug residues from the water and bind them. The filtering of pollutants is immensely important so that the fish in the garden pond or aquarium stay healthy and do not die of poisoning. However, this effect is also caused by the colonization of filter bacteria by Their metabolic activity also draw ammonia and the like out of the water and are thus harmless do.
Shape and dimensions
Filter mats are available in different sizes. You can not only purchase pre-cut goods, but also roll goods. You can cut the latter yourself as required. With regard to the dimensions, make sure that the desired filter mat fits into the pond filter provided for it. The material cannot always be cut as desired, as the edges can fray and the mat becomes unusable. In addition to the flat mats, ready-made filter cubes are also available.
SunSun Bio pond filter CBF-200T filter system complete with 9 W UVC and pond pump 2300 L / h 35 W
99.16 EURTo the product
frequently asked Questions
What do you need filter mats for?
You need filter mats to clean the pond or aquarium water, which is caused by dirt particles, but also other components (e.g. B. Excretions of fishing and other aquatic life) is constantly polluted and therefore becomes cloudy over time. Pond filters clean the water in a mechanical and biological way and keep it that way clean and clear.
How do filter mats work?
Filter mats are for use in such a way specified Pond or Aquarium filters provided, where you can ideally insert several different porous materials and thus improve the filter performance. The coarser the filter material, the further outwards it has to be placed. First the coarse dirt and finally the finer and finer particles are fished out. Pond mats should be cleaned thoroughly once or twice a year.
What exactly is meant by mechanical and biological cleaning?
Filter mats are suitable for both mechanical and biological filtering. Mechanical means that the special foam filters dirt particles out of the water. For biological cleaning, on the other hand, a wide variety of bacteria colonize, which additionally pollutants (e.g. B. Ammonia, ammonium and algae) and thus render them harmless.
What is the difference between filter mats and Japanese mats?
Contrary to what the name suggests, the Japanese mats were not made in Japan (the home country of Kois), but invented in the Netherlands. There they were created as a by-product in the manufacture of nylon. In contrast to conventional filter mats, Japanese mats have very large pores, which is why you should always place at least two on top of each other. The advantage of these mats is that they are easier to clean, but they filter less effectively than fine-pored filter mats.
Can't you just use normal foam mats?
No, this is not possible for various reasons. On the one hand, normal foam mats are not water-resistant and would simply dissolve in the water over time - with the result that now in the garden pond or There are plastic particles floating around in the aquarium that are difficult to remove. In addition, the desired filter effect is only given by the special production method in which the cell walls are removed. Quite apart from the fact that material not intended for use in the pond is definitely not free of pollutants and therefore harmful to water dwellers.
Which well-known companies produce high-quality filter mats?
Basically every manufacturer of pond and aquarium accessories offers special filter mats. Some filter systems also only fit certain products offered by the same manufacturer. A well-known brand of pond mats (and other pond or pond mats) Aquarium accessories) are for example Pondlife.