What are NP-Active Pearls?
NP-Active Pearls are a pure, specially made
biodegradable carbon for use in aquaria.
They are polymers with the technical name polyhydroxyalkanoates
commonly referred to as PHA. PHAs
are made from bacteria so they are truly 100% natural and completely
biodegradable into carbon dioxide and water.
Why use NP-Active Pearls?
NP-Active Pearls are made specifically for use in
aquariums. They are result of a unique partnership between Telles, Aquaculture
Systems Technology and DrTims Aquatics.
How do NP-Active Pearls work?
NP-Active Pearls are carbon and energy that bacteria
store for later use. But bacteria
need phosphorus and nitrogen as well.
In the aquarium environment, bacteria use NP-Active Pearls to assimilate
phosphate and nitrate in the water to grow, producing bacterial biomass which
is than easily harvested.
How are NP-Active Pearls different than other brands
of Bio-Pellets?
NP-Active Pearls are PHA based and 100% pure. Other bio-pellets are made from such
polymers as hydroxybutyric acid (PHB), polylactic acid (PLA) and
polybutyleneadipate-co-butyleneterepthalate (PBAT). In addition, other bio-pellets may not be as pure as
NP-Active Pearls. The main use of
all biodegradable polymers is to make biodegradable products such as forks,
knifes, plates etc. In order to do
this, however, the polymer must be combined with binders, fillers and other
things. NP-Active Pearls are free
of all these impurities they cannot be used to make biodegradable
products. Other bio-pellet
companies do not disclose the source or purity of their pellets.
More Information
For more information about our unique NP-Active Pearls please visit our main website HERE
How to use the NP-Active Pearls?
NP-Active Pearls need to be placed in a reactor of some type that keep the pearls moving and bring oxygenated water to the Pearls. They should NOT be mixed with activated carbon or GFO nor should they be placed in bag and laid in a sump.
