Aquario Neo Media Hard is a high-performance biological filter media manufactured in South Korea from natural mineral materials fired at high temperatures. Formulated with an alkaline nature, Neo Media Hard helps support and maintain higher pH levels without dropping. Its multi-pore structure provides enormous surface area for beneficial nitrifying bacteria to thrive, ensuring stable biological filtration and crystal-clear water for African cichlids, livebearers, marine fish, and saltwater coral reef displays.
Precaution: Rinse gently with running water 2–3 times prior to installation. Avoid aggressive washing to prevent excessive mineral dust. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Line | Aquario Neo Media Premium Series |
| Variant / Chemistry | HARD (Alkaline pH Effect — Prevents pH Drop) |
| Media Shape | Circular (Normal) |
| Country of Origin | Made in South Korea |
| Target Inhabitants | African Cichlids, Livebearers, Marine Fish & Saltwater Corals |
1. Which aquariums benefit most from Aquario Neo Media Hard?
Neo Media Hard is ideal for African Cichlids (from Lake Malawi and Lake Tanganyika), livebearers (like guppies, mollies, and platies), and marine saltwater reef tanks, all of which thrive in higher pH and mineralized water parameters.
2. Will Aquario Neo Media Hard raise my pH too high?
Neo Media Hard provides a gentle buffering effect to keep water alkaline and prevent acid swings. Your overall tank pH will still be influenced by your source water, rocks, and substrate choices.
3. How should I prepare and clean Aquario Neo Media during routine maintenance?
Rinse the media gently under clean water 2 to 3 times prior to first use. During routine maintenance every 3 to 6 months, swish the media in a bucket of drained aquarium water to clear accumulated detritus without harming beneficial bacterial colonies.
Overall rating: 4.52 / 5 from 25 reviews.
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"Just put it in my tank a few days ago and it's helping raise the pH. Product seems very quality."
"Very happy with the quality of this product. If you use quality products you will get the best results."
"First time buying this media, and was surprised at how much came in the box. I couldn't use all of it because there was so much, which wasn't a bad problem to have. It was also easy to use - just rinse gently and add to the filter."
"It works as advertised, I wish there was smaller amounts available for purchase as I have a smaller filter, but that’s of no fault of the product."
"Fast shipping,BP is my first choice for aquatic plants and gear.Neo Media looking good."
"I figured since it claims to be somewhat acidic it would buffer the parameters lower so I could keep certain fish but it more or less stayed the same. Other than using ro or distilled water, or using chemicals, it's more difficult to soften water than it is to harden it."
"This is great media for your filter. I really like the shape and all the different sizes pores in it. It is nice they add a small packet of bacteria to add to it to jump start your system. Fairly light as well. Just don’t rinse to much or it clouds the water."
"I love it"
"I love this product"
"Works well"
