{"product_id":"brightwell-xport-no3-brick-denitrification","title":"Brightwell Xport NO3 Brick 9\" x 4.5\" x 2.5\" – Advanced Denitrification Media","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUltra-activated ceramic media for advanced denitrification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Brightwell Xport NO3 Brick is an \u003cstrong\u003eultra-porous ceramic biological media\u003c\/strong\u003e specially designed for the \u003cstrong\u003eintensive reduction of nitrates (NO3)\u003c\/strong\u003e in marine and hard freshwater aquariums (pH ≥ 7.5).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This brick is \u003cstrong\u003edoped with elemental sulfur\u003c\/strong\u003e , which acts as an electron donor to accelerate denitrification, particularly effective in systems with a high organic load or chronically high nitrate levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e 🎯 Key Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eExceptional porosity\u003c\/strong\u003e : approximately 100,000 square feet per brick (over 71,000 square feet per liter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eSulfur-enriched\u003c\/strong\u003e : stimulates the conversion of nitrates into nitrogen gas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eBuffered with aragonite\u003c\/strong\u003e : prevents internal acidification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eDeep anaerobic zones\u003c\/strong\u003e : promotes colonization by denitrifying bacteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eComplete reduction\u003c\/strong\u003e : nitrates, phosphates and dissolved organic matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eResilience\u003c\/strong\u003e : remains moist for several days after drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e 🔬 How it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Sulfur doping stimulates the process of converting nitrates into nitrogen gas, while integrated aragonite buffers the pH at the bacterial level to avoid internal acidification that reduces the effectiveness of competing media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Its extremely porous structure allows it to remain moist for several days after drainage, which helps to preserve bacterial viability during equipment failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e 🧪 Recommended dosage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003e1 brick per 1,000 US gallons (3,800 L)\u003c\/strong\u003e of system capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Do not exceed one brick per 100 gallons under normal use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e The bricks can be cut for smaller systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e ⚙️ Optimal installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e For maximum denitrification\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Place the brick \u003cstrong\u003eunderwater in a very low flow area\u003c\/strong\u003e to limit oxygen and promote the internal anaerobic environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e For combined nitrification and denitrification action\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Install underwater with a moderate flow rate:\u003cbr\u003e\n • External surface → nitrification\u003cbr\u003e\n • Interior → denitrification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e 🦠 Seeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRinse before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e For optimal sowing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Soak the brick overnight in a container filled with aquarium water containing the bacterial strain used in the system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Next, install it in the system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Avoid mixing different bacterial strains during startup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e 🔄 Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Use mechanical filtration upstream to prevent clogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Maintain good gas exchange in the system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e The biological medium does not provide oxygenation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e 🆚️ Quick comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eXport BIO Brick\u003c\/strong\u003e : ideal for balanced nitrification and denitrification, particularly for the management of ammonia and nitrites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eXport NO3 Brick\u003c\/strong\u003e : designed primarily for intensive nitrate reduction thanks to its sulfur doping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e 📏 Dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 9\" x 4.5\" x 2.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brightwell","offers":[{"title":"Default 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