EasyPro Ultimate Floating Media
Ultimate Floating Filter Media for Superior Biological Filtration
EasyPro Ultimate Tube Media is the ideal filtration media for any type of filter. This innovative floating media features a higher biofilm surface than other plastic media, with round, tubular design and multiple internal baffles that create tremendous additional surface area for beneficial bacteria to colonize and thrive.
Key Features
- Exceptional Surface Area: Contains nearly 500 square feet of surface area in every cubic foot of media
- Advanced Tubular Design: Round tubes with multiple internal baffles maximize bacterial colonization
- Floating Media: Stays suspended in water for optimal flow and contact
- Compact Size: 5/8" diameter x 3/8" long tubes provide maximum surface area in minimal space
- Proven Performance: Same media included in EasyPro bead filters
Available Sizes
1 cu. ft. (SKU: UTM1N) - One cubic foot of Ultimate Tube Media containing nearly 500 square feet of surface area. Perfect for small to medium filters, DIY filter builds, or supplementing existing filtration systems. Ideal for ponds requiring enhanced biological filtration capacity.
3.5 cu. ft (SKU: UTM135) - Three and a half cubic feet of Ultimate Tube Media containing approximately 1,750 square feet of surface area. Professional-grade quantity for large filters, commercial installations, or serious pond keepers managing substantial fish loads. Note: Ships motor freight and does not qualify for free shipping.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does this media compare to other biological filter media?
A: Ultimate Tube Media offers a higher biofilm surface than other plastic media, with nearly 500 square feet of surface area per cubic foot. The multiple internal baffles create tremendous additional surface area that standard media cannot match.
Q: What makes the floating design beneficial?
A: Floating media stays suspended in the water column, ensuring optimal water flow through and around each tube. This maximizes contact between water and beneficial bacteria, improving biological filtration efficiency.
Q: Can I use this in any type of filter?
A: Yes, Ultimate Tube Media is ideal for any type of filter including bead filters, moving bed filters, static media chambers, and DIY filter builds. It's the same proven media used in EasyPro bead filters.
Q: Which size should I choose?
A: Choose 1 cu. ft. for small to medium filters or to supplement existing filtration. Choose 3.5 cu. ft. for large filters, commercial installations, or when managing heavy fish loads requiring maximum biological filtration capacity.