Clay Chips Filter Media

Overview

Clay Chips Filter Media are fired-clay pieces (~4–5 cm length) used in aquarium and pond filtration. With high porosity and large surface area, they support beneficial nitrifying bacteria and offer durable, inert biological filtration suitable for canister, sump, or trickle filters.

Key Features

• Porous structure: Open-cell clay allows bacteria colonization for ammonia and nitrite processing
• Large pieces (4–5 cm): Easy to rinse, prevents clogging, and ideal for mechanical and bio-filtration layers
• Inert & pH-neutral: Won’t affect water chemistry, safe for all aquatic life
• Long lifespan: Fired clay lasts for years, no need for regular replacement
• Versatile application: Suitable for aquariums, ponds, hydroponic trickle filters

Specifications

Why Choose Clay Chips?

• Provides substantial surface area for bacterial colonization, boosting biofiltration
• Easy to clean by rinsing in tank water; resists clogging compared to fine media
• Durable and reusable without breaking down chemically or physically
• Also used effectively in hydroponics and trickle filters

Installation & Maintenance

1. Rinse clay chips in tank water to remove dust
2. Layer at end of mechanical filter stage or underneath bio-media for best flow
3. Maintain moderate flow to prevent anaerobic zones in large pieces
4. Rinse monthly in tank water to remove debris