Mountain Tree Lotus Root Bacteria House II — Large (8 × 25 cm) — 15-Piece Box
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Mountain Tree Lotus Root Bacteria House II — Large / XL (8 cm dia × 25 cm). High-capacity ceramic bio-media for serious koi ponds — a full box of 15 large rods packed with nanopore surface area to power your biological filter.
Why it works
The signature lotus-root shape — a large cylinder with seven long channels — dramatically increases water-contact area, while the porous ceramic body contains nanopores that host beneficial nitrifying bacteria (Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter). Those bacteria convert toxic ammonia and nitrite into far less harmful nitrate — the foundation of clear, stable pond water.
What's in the box
- 15 pieces per box — total weight 10 kg (heavy-duty bio-load)
- Each piece: 8 cm diameter × 25 cm long
- Signature 7-channel lotus-root cross-section
- Mountain Tree brand (Article No. MTF218 / FM0066) — established Asian bio-media brand
Product parameters (per piece)
- Surface area: 5,404 m²/pc (4,303 m²/L)
- Opening rate: 70.5%
- Water absorption: 60–80%
- Ion data: 300–400 pcs/cm³ | KH: 3 | pH: 7.0–7.2 | TDS: 20–30 ppm | PO₄: 0 ppm
Best for
- Large or heavily-stocked koi ponds
- Big biological chambers (bead filters, moving-bed, gravity-fed sumps)
- Show-quality water clarity where bio-capacity really matters
- Fully re-loading a biofilter after a shutdown or clean
How to use
Rinse gently in dechlorinated pond water before use (never tap water — chlorine kills bacteria). Place in the biological stage after mechanical filtration. Allow 4–6 weeks for full bacterial colonisation. Rinse only if flow drops noticeably — less is more.
Ships across Canada
- ✅ Ships within 1–3 business days
- ✅ Backed by Koi Whisperer
Heavy item (10 kg box). Shipping calculated at checkout.