What is Xport Bio Plate?
Xport Bio Plate is an ultra-porous biological filtration media designed to provide extremely high surface area for beneficial bacteria in aquarium and pond systems.
How does Xport Bio Plate improve filtration?
It provides both aerobic and anaerobic zones that allow beneficial bacteria to efficiently process waste and stabilize water quality.
What makes Xport Bio Plate different from other filtration media?
It offers one of the highest usable surface areas of any filtration media, maximizing efficiency in a compact form.
How much surface area does one plate provide?
Each plate provides approximately 125,000 square feet of usable surface area for bacterial colonization.
What waste does Xport Bio Plate help reduce?
When properly colonized, it reduces ammonia and nitrite to near zero and also lowers phosphate and dissolved organic compounds.
Can Xport Bio Plate be used as the only filtration media?
Yes, it can function as a primary biological filtration media or be used alongside other filtration methods.
What types of aquariums can it be used in?
It is designed for marine and hard freshwater aquariums with a pH of 7.5 or higher, as well as ponds.
How much Xport Bio Plate should I use?
Use one plate per approximately 1,250 gallons of system capacity, adjusting upward for heavier bioloads.
Can the plate be used in smaller aquariums?
Yes, it can be cut into smaller pieces to fit smaller systems while still providing effective filtration.
Should Xport Bio Plate be rinsed before use?
Yes, rinse with aquarium or purified water to remove dust before placing it into the system.
Can Xport Bio Plate be seeded with bacteria?
Yes, pre-seeding with a compatible bacterial supplement helps accelerate colonization and improve performance.
Is pre-seeding required before use?
No, but it significantly speeds up the establishment of biological filtration.
Where should Xport Bio Plate be placed?
It should be placed in areas with appropriate flow depending on the goal, higher oxygen for ammonia removal or lower oxygen for nitrate reduction.
How can it be used for ammonia and nitrite removal?
Mounting the plate above the water line with controlled flow maximizes oxygen exposure and enhances nitrification.
How can it be used for nitrate reduction?
Placing the plate underwater in low-flow areas encourages anaerobic conditions that support denitrification.
Can Xport Bio Plate perform both nitrification and denitrification?
Yes, when placed below the water surface with moderate flow, it supports both processes simultaneously.
Does Xport Bio Plate help stabilize pH?
Yes, it is infused with aragonite, which helps buffer pH and prevent acid buildup within the media.
Should mechanical filtration be used with this media?
Yes, using filter floss or sponges before the media helps prevent clogging and maintain long-term efficiency.
Can I use a carbon source with Xport Bio Plate?
Yes, adding a carbon source supports bacterial growth and enhances nutrient processing.
What results can I expect from using Xport Bio Plate?
Improved water clarity, reduced toxic waste, and a more stable and efficient biological filtration system.