{"product_id":"matrix","title":"Matrix","description":"\u003cul class=\"list list-icons list-icons-style-3 list-icons\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh capacity biofiltration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControls ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly porous - enormous surface area (\u0026gt;~700 m\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\/L)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports aerobic and anaerobic bacteria species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatrix™ is a high porosity biomedia that provides efficient biofiltration for the removal of nitrogenous waste. Matrix™ is a porous inorganic solid about 10 mm in diameter. Each liter of Matrix™ provides as much surface (\u0026gt;~700 m\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e) as 170 liters of plastic balls! Plastic bio-materials provide only external surface area, whereas Matrix™ provides both external and internal macroporous surface area. These macropores are ideally sized for the support of nitrifying and denitrifying bacteria. This allows Matrix™, unlike other forms of biomedia, to remove nitrate along with ammonia and nitrite, simultaneously and in the same filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatrix™ is completely inert and will not breakdown. It need not be replaced. Since the majority of the bacteria are internal, Matrix™ may be rinsed when needed without damaging the filter. Matrix™ is compatible with all types of wet or wet-dry filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes: 100 mL, 250 mL, 500 mL, 1 L, 2 L, 4 L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 250 mL of Matrix™ for each 200 L (50 US gallons)** of water. Matrix™ may be placed in any kind of filter, and is particularly effective in a canister filter. Matrix™ is sufficiently large that no filter bag should be required for most applications. Matrix™ works well in drip tray systems, but you may find that the larger Pond Matrix™ is better suited for such applications. Use with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seachem.com\/stability.php\"\u003eStability®\u003c\/a\u003e to more rapidly establish the bio-filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**This dosage may differ from your packaging. Based on updated studies, we've found Matrix™ treats even more water than previously asserted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"250 mL \/ 15 in^3 -  MAP Price $4.16","offer_id":56594886230319,"sku":"116","price":2.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 mL \/ 30 in^3 -  MAP Price $7.07","offer_id":56594886263087,"sku":"113","price":4.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 L \/ 61 in^3 -  MAP Price $12.75","offer_id":56594886295855,"sku":"117","price":8.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 L \/ 122 in^3 -  MAP Price $22.42","offer_id":56594886328623,"sku":"118","price":14.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 L \/ 244 in^3 -  MAP Price $38.64","offer_id":56594886361391,"sku":"119","price":25.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 L \/ 0.70 ft^3 -  MAP Price $126.2","offer_id":56594886394159,"sku":"111","price":82.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 L \/ 3.5 ft^3 -  MAP Price $521.01","offer_id":56594886426927,"sku":"112","price":339.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/9322\/6031\/files\/matrix.jpg?v=1775950802","url":"https:\/\/openhouse.carolinaaquatics.com\/products\/matrix","provider":"Carolina Aquatics Open House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}