Oase Hel-X Bio Medium: High-Performance Bio Media for Aquaponics and Ponds

Invest in the top-of-the-line Oase Hel-X Bio Medium for your aquaponics or pond filter system, specially designed to foster efficient biological filtration using advanced helical geometry. This revolutionary filter media provides a large surface area for micro-organisms to settle, supporting a stable bio-film to maintain superior water quality and clarity.

Features and Benefits

  • Maintenance-free and self-cleaning: Enjoy hassle-free filtration thanks to the moving bed system that keeps the media clean and functioning optimally.
  • Uniform water distribution: Achieve consistent water flow through the entire filter medium, ensuring efficient filtration for your pond or aquaponic system.
  • Neutral floating behaviour: Oase Hel-X bio media is engineered to provide optimal suspension in your water, contributing to a well-functioning filter system.
  • Large surface area: With an impressive 859m2/m3, this bio media accommodates a substantial population of micro-organisms for effective nitrification and de-nitrification.
  • Removes ammonia, ammonium and nitrite: Keep your water safe and healthy by eliminating harmful compounds through nitrification.
  • Reduces nitrate levels: Lower risk of algae growth by removing nitrate through de-nitrification.

How to Use

  1. Start by cleaning your pond or aquaponic filter system of any debris and old filter media.
  2. Insert the required amount of Oase Hel-X bio media into your moving bed filter system or an existing filter with moving bed technology.
  3. Ensure proper water flow rate is maintained according to your filtration system manufacturer's recommendations.
  4. Monitor water quality regularly to evaluate the performance of the filter system and adjust the bio media quantity if necessary.

Aqua Gardening Suggests These are Best For

Oase Hel-X Bio Medium is best for pond owners, hobbyists, and aquaponics enthusiasts who are looking for an efficient and low-maintenance solution to maintain clear, healthy water. This filter media is ideal for use with ProfiClear Premium moving bed systems as well as in existing filters with moving bed technology.

Oase Hel-X Bio Media Benefits

For a video on how the bio media works see here.

FAQs

What is the primary function of Oase Hel-X Bio Medium?

The primary function of the Oase Hel-X Bio Medium is to provide a high-performance bio-media with a large surface area for the settlement of micro-organisms. This helps in maintaining a stable bio-film, which is essential for the nitrification process in ponds and aquaponics systems.

How does the Oase Hel-X Bio Medium technology benefit my pond or aquaponics system?

The unique helical geometry of Oase Hel-X Bio Medium offers low flow resistance and creates an optimal environment for micro-organisms to grow. This promotes efficient removal of ammonia, ammonium, nitrite, and nitrate from the water, leading to better water quality and preventing excessive algae growth.

What is the surface area provided by the Oase Hel-X Bio Medium for micro-organism settlement?

Oase Hel-X Bio Medium provides a large surface area of 859m2/m3 for the settlement of micro-organisms, which is significantly larger than other comparable bio-mediums available in the market.

Can I use Oase Hel-X Bio Medium in my existing pond filter or aquaponics system?

Yes, the Oase Hel-X Bio Medium is suitable for use in existing filters equipped with moving bed technology, making it an ideal extension for the ProfiClear Premium moving bed system and other compatible filters.

What is the neutral floating behaviour of the Oase Hel-X Bio Medium?

The neutral floating behaviour of the Oase Hel-X Bio Medium ensures uniform distribution of water throughout the entire filter medium, resulting in efficient filtration and improved water quality in your pond or aquaponics system.

Is the Oase Hel-X Bio Medium maintenance-free and self-cleaning?

Yes, the Oase Hel-X Bio Medium is designed to be maintenance-free and self-cleaning when used in a moving bed system. This makes it an ideal solution for hassle-free and efficient filtration in your pond or aquaponics system.

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Maintenance-free, self-cleaning filter medium in a moving bed system, Uniform distribution of aquaponic or pond water through the entire filter medium, Neutral floating behaviour

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