Clinoptilolite (Zeolite) for Aquariums: Purify Your Water Naturally

Discover the Power of Clinoptilolite for Your Aquariums

Clinoptilolite, a form of natural zeolite, is known for its exceptional water filtration and purification properties. Suitable for Neocaridina and Sulawesi fish and shrimp aquariums, this natural solution is ideal for maintaining a healthy and clear environment, while not being suitable for Caridina shrimp.

Key Benefits:

• Effective Purification: Clinoptilolite absorbs toxins, heavy metals and ammonias, ensuring purer and healthier water for your fish and shrimp.
• Ecosystem Support: Promotes the natural balance of your aquarium by maintaining optimal pH levels and reducing harmful substances.
• Easy to Use: Simply integrate it into your filtration system to enjoy its continued benefits without additional effort.
• Durable and Economical: An environmentally friendly choice, reusable after a simple rinse, providing a long-term solution for your aquarium water quality.

Why Choose Clinoptilolite?

Clinoptilolite is your ally for a healthier aquarium. Its natural ability to purify water without chemicals makes it a preferred choice for responsible aquarists. Whether you are an amateur or professional, integrating Clinoptilolite into your maintenance routine will significantly improve the quality of life of your Neocaridina and Sulawesi fish and shrimp.

0.3-0.6mm

• very large interior surface
• an optimal support for the fixation of filter bacteria
• mechanical and biological filtration
• absorption of harmful components (such as heavy metals and ammonium)
• regulation of the content of nitrogen and phosphorus compounds

▪ Chemical family: natural zeolite
▪ Chemical Summary Name: Clinoptilolite
▪ Chemical formula: Ca, K2, Na2, Mg) 4Al8Si40O96.24H2O
Mineral composition
▪ Clinoptilolite: 88 - 95% Montmorillonite: 2 - 5% Muscovite: 0 - 3%

Physical properties
▪ Appearance: Ivory white Oil absorption (ml / 100g): 57
▪ Solubility: none Odor: none
▪ Porosity: 45 - 50% Single point surface area: 39 m2/g
▪ Microporous surface: 11 m2 / g
▪ pH: 7.0 Effective pore diameter: 4 angstrom

Chemical composition
▪ SiO2: 65 - 72% Fe2O3: 0.8 - 1.9%
▪ MnO: 0 - 0.08% Al2O3: 10 - 12%
▪ MgO: 0.9 - 1.2% LAW ***: 9 - 12%
▪ CaO: 2.5 - 3.7% Na2O: 0.3 - 0.65%
▪ K2O: 2.3 - 3.5% TiO2: 0 - 0.1%
▪ SiO2 / Al2O3: 5.4 - 6.0