Eheim LAV Biological Filter Media

What is Eheim LAV Biological Filter Media?

Eheim LAV is a natural lava stone biological filter media. Its rough, highly porous surface structure provides the purification bacteria with very good colonisation conditions. Eheim LAV Biological Filter Media is suitable for use in external canister and sump filters, in marine or freshwater aquariums, and can be washed and reused. Because it is a natural product the granulate and small pieces in the packs are of different sizes.

Key Features:

• Highly porous surface with good colonisation conditions
• Suitable for use in an external canister and sump filters
• Used in both freshwater and marine aquariums
• Natural product made of volcanic lava rock
• Can be washed and reused
• For natural biological filtration
• Allows beneficial bacteria to make toxic waste safe

Why do I need biological filtration?

Biological filter media is a porous media that enables beneficial bacteria to colonise. These beneficial bacteria are an important part of your aquarium, as they break down toxic fish waste, converting it into a safe state, keeping your aquarium water healthy and safe for your aquatic life. Eheim LAV Biological Filter Media is a fantastic biological media as it is highly porous, giving these beneficial bacteria the optimum conditions to colonise.