Using ceramic rings couldn t be easier.
Ceramic noodles filter media.
If you are looking for a filter media that only carries nitrifying bacteria and requires little maintenance then bio balls do have their upsides particularly if you use a trickle filter.
Many filter kits already include ceramic rings in the box.
And get the same effect.
The noodles as you call them are biological media and would do nothing until they are populated with bacteria.
For me i find that the benefits of ceramic style media far outweigh that of plastic bio balls but then i have a very strict maintenance routine.
Ceramic noodles for use in pond filters home products aqua one aqua one bionood ceramic noodles filter media 1 2kg jar they can be added to pond and aquarium filters to help beneficial bacteria grow and remove toxins from your water.
Simply add them to your aquarium filter.
Brightwater aquarium filter media ceramic filter ring ceramic ring fish filter for aquarium bio media bio media ceramic ring b series 4 5 out of 5 stars 147.
While some ceramic rings come with their own filter media bag others come loose.
These noodles provide a housing material for bacteria which form the major part of the biological filtration in your fish tank.
This tub comes with a pullstring bag to be used for keeping noodles together inside your filter.
Aqua one bionood ceramic noodles are a biological filter media for use in aquarium filtration systems.
And to be honest you could probably just use a bunch of garden cinder etc.
If your filter didn t come with any ceramic rings or you want to purchase more grab some here or from your local fish store they are very affordable.