{"product_id":"ista-filter-media-lava-chips-3l","title":"ISTA Filter Media – Lava Chips (3L.)","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"19fzstr\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"36\"\u003e🔴 ISTA Filter Media – Lava Chips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"180\"\u003eISTA Filter Media Lava Chips are \u003cstrong data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"104\"\u003ehighly porous volcanic stones\u003c\/strong\u003e used inside aquarium filters to provide \u003cstrong data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"179\"\u003epowerful biological filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"185\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1pdxg3a\" data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"205\"\u003e🌟 Key features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"483\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h2olk9\" data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"282\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"234\"\u003eUltra-porous structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"237\"\u003eHuge surface area for beneficial bacteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ii31zc\" data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"357\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"305\"\u003eNatural \u0026amp; inert\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"308\"\u003eSafe for freshwater aquariums (won’t harm fish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ss118z\" data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"415\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"383\"\u003eLong-lasting media\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"386\"\u003eDoesn’t break down easily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15zq8ux\" data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"483\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"446\"\u003eLightweight \u0026amp; efficient\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"449\"\u003eImproves water flow in filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"488\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"ch76gr\" data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"508\"\u003e🧪 What it does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"568\"\u003eLava chips support \u003cstrong data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"551\"\u003ebeneficial bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e that break down:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"600\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"he3ako\" data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eAmmonia → Nitrite → Nitrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"656\"\u003e👉 This process keeps water safe and stable for fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"661\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"q2zkog\" data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"691\"\u003e🔧 How to use (important)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1fls1ih\" data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"710\"\u003e✔️ In filters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"724\"\u003ePlace inside:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"791\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"172qij2\" data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"745\"\u003eCanister filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13b32r5\" data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"770\"\u003eHang-on-back filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r86ypo\" data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"791\"\u003eInternal filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"811\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"811\"\u003eBest position:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"921\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2igclk\" data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"847\"\u003eSponge (mechanical filtration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1oclayo\" data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"886\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"884\"\u003eLava chips (biological stage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gsrpcm\" data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eFine media (optional polishing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"926\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"bxrs04\" data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"946\"\u003e✔️ Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x67fb7\" data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"984\"\u003eRinse with clean water before use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"174oa7s\" data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003eDo NOT use soap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"xa492b\" data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003e⚠️ Things to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rqc97t\" data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eSlight dust initially (normal → rinse well)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18pq69o\" data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003eCan trap debris → always use sponge before it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gr5tut\" data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eAvoid frequent washing (kills beneficial bacteria)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1mttdxg\" data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003e🔁 Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f80srw\" data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003eClean \u003cstrong data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003eonly when flow reduces\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"157hwtc\" data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003eRinse gently in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003etank water (not tap water)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12em7ma\" data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003eReplace only if breaking apart (lasts years)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1pa14u2\" data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003e👍 Why choose ISTA lava chips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mzvxvm\" data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003e✔️ Affordable biological media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"37okz5\" data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003e✔️ Great alternative to ceramic rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cievgi\" data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003e✔️ Works well in both small \u0026amp; large tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"xuuboj\" data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003e🔚 Final tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eFor best performance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"neqrkn\" data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003eCombine \u003cstrong data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003eISTA Filter Media Lava Chips + sponge + optional bio media\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p66zs2\" data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003eDon’t overclean → let bacteria grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ISTA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43166744739945,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"SAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6708\/4649\/files\/602a97df-05bb-401e-bb50-25cc436021f9.jpg?v=1777448332","url":"https:\/\/aquarium.sa\/en\/products\/ista-filter-media-lava-chips-3l","provider":"Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}