{"product_id":"aqua-one-air-stone-ceramic-50mm-ball","title":"Aqua One Air Stone - Ceramic 50mm Ball","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAqua One Air Stone - \u003cstrong\u003eCeramic\u003c\/strong\u003e 50mm Ball\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeramic stones are highly effective for biological filtration due to their porous structure, which offers a large surface area for beneficial bacteria. Their durability, chemical stability, and ease of maintenance make them an excellent choice for maintaining a healthy and balanced aquarium ecosystem. These attributes help ensure a stable environment for fish and other aquatic life, leading to better water quality and overall aquarium health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e1. Superior Weight (Stability)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eA round 50mm ceramic ball is significantly heavier and denser than a thin 70mm cylinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003eThe Problem:\u003c\/b\u003e 70mm cylinders are light; when a powerful pump like yours blasts air through them, they tend to \"walk\" across the pond floor or float sideways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003eThe Benefit:\u003c\/b\u003e 50mm balls stay where you put them. They anchor themselves to the bottom of the pond without needing extra weights or suction cups (which don't work on pond liners anyway).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e2. Better Bubble Dispersion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe spherical shape allows air to escape in a \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"46\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e360-degree pattern\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003eInstead of a single \"wall\" of bubbles from a cylinder, you get a \"fountain\" of bubbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003eThis provides better water circulation in a round pond, as it pulls water from all directions toward the stone and then pushes it upward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e3. Resistance to Clogging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003ePond water has more organic \"muck\" than an indoor aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003eThe Difference:\u003c\/b\u003e Round stones have a larger internal \"air chamber.\" This means they take much longer to clog up with algae or biofilm compared to the thinner 15mm-wide cylinders. You’ll find yourself cleaning them much less often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aqua One","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48235220336872,"sku":"10151","price":8.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/1714\/7289\/files\/air_stones.jpg?v=1776304547","url":"https:\/\/nzpumpandwaterfilters.co.nz\/products\/aqua-one-air-stone-ceramic-50mm-ball","provider":"NZ Pump And Water Filters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}