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NP-Active Pearls

NP-Active Pearls & Media Reactors

100% natural biopolymers for the removal of nitrate and phosphate
What are NP-Active Pearls?

NP-Active Pearls are a pure, specially made biodegradable carbon (polyhydroxyalkanoates commonly referred to as PHA) for use in aquaria. PHAs are made from bacteria so they are truly 100% natural and completely biodegradable into carbon dioxide and water.

How do NP-Active Pearls work?

In the aquarium environment, bacteria use NP-Active Pearls to assimilate phosphate and nitrate in the water to grow, producing bacterial biomass which is then easily harvested.

Introduction to NP-Active Pearls


How to Use NP-Active Pearls


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Replacement Screen for Bashi PM-I or PM-II
Replacement Screen for Bashi PM-I or PM-II
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Mini NP Pearl Tumbler Kit
Mini NP Pearl Tumbler Kit
This kit has everything you need to control nitrate and phosphate!
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Mini Tumbler Media Reactor
Mini Tumbler Media Reactor
The media reactor that fits right inside your tank or sump!
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Pellet Master 3
Pellet Master 3
Pellet Master 3 Reactor for NP-Active Pearls
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Large NP-Active Pearl Reactor kit
Large NP-Active Pearl Reactor kit
Kit that includes NP-Active Pearls, Reactor, Waste-Away and Pump
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Medium NP-Active Pearl Reactor kit
Medium NP-Active Pearl Reactor kit
Kit that includes NP-Active Pearls, Reactor, Waste-Away and Pump
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Small NP-Active Pearl Reactor Kit
Small NP-Active Pearl Reactor Kit
Kit that includes NP-Active Pearls, Reactor, Waste-Away and Pump
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Pellet Master 2
Pellet Master 2
Control Nitrate and Phosphate in tanks up to 150 gallons
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Pellet Master 1
Pellet Master 1
Use with NP-Active Pearls in tanks up to 75 gallons
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NP-Active Pearls (5 gallons)
NP-Active Pearls (5 gallons)
Removes nitrate and phosphate, naturally. 5 gallon pail holds about 18,900 ml of NP-Active Pearls, enough to filter over 6,000 gallons of water.
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Waste-Away Sludge Busting Bacteria for Saltwater Aquaria
Waste-Away Sludge Busting Bacteria for Saltwater Aquaria
Dissolve hidden waste in your saltwater tank
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Waste-Away Sludge Busting Bacteria for Koi Ponds and Water Gardens
Waste-Away Sludge Busting Bacteria for Koi Ponds and Water Gardens
Lower Phosphate and Nitrate. Dissolve sludge and dirt in your pond
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Waste-Away Sludge Busing Bacteria for Reef, Nano, and Seahorse Aquaria
Waste-Away Sludge Busing Bacteria for Reef, Nano, and Seahorse Aquaria
Dissolve hidden waste in your reef, nano, or seahorse aquarium
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Waste-Away Sludge Busting Bacteria for Freshwater Aquaria
Waste-Away Sludge Busting Bacteria for Freshwater Aquaria
Lower Phosphate and Nitrate. Dissolve sludge and dirt in your aquarium
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Why use NP-Active Pearls?

NP-Active Pearls are made specifically for use in aquariums and are the result of a unique partnership between Telles, Aquaculture Systems Technology and DrTims Aquatics.

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 materials.

NP-Active Pearls are free of all these impurities to make them suitable for worry-free aquarium use. Other bio-pellet companies do not disclose the source or purity of their pellets.

How to use NP-Active Pearls

NP-Active Pearls need to be placed in a reactor of some type that keeps the pearls moving and brings oxygenated water to the Pearls.  They should NOT be mixed with activated carbon or GFO, nor should they be placed in a bag and laid in a sump.

Learn More About NP-Active Pearls

For more information about our unique NP-Active Pearls, please visit our main information website: DrTim's Aquatics - NP-Active Pearls Information