🛡️ Your filtration bodyguard
One of the common mistakes in fishkeeping is neglecting the pre-filtration stage. If dirty water goes directly onto your fragile bacteria, they suffocate and die. EHEIM MECH solves this problem permanently. Unlike foams that clog quickly, these non-porous ceramic rings mechanically capture large dirt particles (food scraps, plant debris, excrement) as soon as they enter the filter.
By retaining these heavy materials at the bottom of the filter, they ensure that the water rising to the upper levels is already 80% free of visible pollution.
🌪️ Hydrodynamics designed to prevent clogging
The shape of these noodles is not accidental. They are hollow cylindrical bodies that act like miniature whirlpools. When water passes through this ceramic layer, it is forced to disperse in all directions.
This turbulent flow breaks down preferential flow paths and ensures even oxygenation of the entire filter. The major advantage of smooth ceramic over lava rock or porous media at this stage of filtration is its partial self-cleaning capability : dirt slides off the surface and falls to the bottom of the tank, allowing water to flow freely.
🤓 Durability and maintenance : A lifetime investment
The EHEIM MECH is made from a ceramic fired at very high temperatures, which is completely chemically neutral. It does not release any substances into the water and is suitable for both freshwater aquariums (even the most delicate ones like Discus tanks) and saltwater aquariums.
It's an indestructible material. Where foams crumble and need replacing, these noodles simply rinse with warm water (even under the tap for this specific medium, as it doesn't contain bacteria) and can be reused indefinitely. It's the most economical filter medium in the long run.
🔧 Technical Specifications
- Material : Neutral ceramic (high-temperature firing)
- Format : Hollow cylindrical rings (Noodles)
- Ring size : Ø approx. 10 mm / Length approx. 10-12mm
- Surface : Smooth (Non-porous - Optimized for mechanical use)
- Position in the filter : At the very bottom (First stage of water entry)
- Lifetime : Unlimited (Washable and reusable)
- Compatibility : Fresh Water & Sea Water