Technical Information

Bacteria House ceramic filter media is heat treated at 1300° C for 60+ hours. This method of extreme heat conditioning causes the ceramic media to break its internal bonds; in doing so, creates an exceptionally porous structure with increased surface area for very large bacteria populations to colonize within the expanded spaces. In addition, with the massive amount of voids or holes, mechanical filtration is also achieved. Large organic solids and decaying matter is degraded very quickly all without the blockage that generally occurs with other filter media products.

One of the key elements of the Bacteria House filter media is that it reacts in a seemingly electrostatic manner with any floating organic material in the water column causing an increase in adhesion rate, thus creating clean clear water quickly and effectively.

The Bacteria House filter media emits FAR infrared rays that allow higher levels of oxygen to dissolve in the pond water. FAR infrared rays such as these produced by the Bacteria House filter media and those discovered in natural springs have been shown to possess significant health benefits. Another benefit of the media is its ability to effectively de-gas koi pond water which lightens the load on the bio-mass and making the system less KH consuming than conventional filtration. Another significant benefit of the Momotaro Bacteria House filter media is its innate ability to bounce back following a power-outage or a medication treatment. Live nitrifying bacteria grow and reproduce very quickly on this amazing filter media.