Bakki rods are ultra-porous ceramic media built for trickle and Bakki shower filters, providing massive surface area to cultivate beneficial bacteria. As water cascades over them, they rapidly break down toxic fish waste, boost oxygen levels, and maintain crystal-clear water without altering your water chemistry.
Mineral Ceramic Bakki Rods | 95mm
Mineral Ceramic Bakki Rods | 95mm
Please note: We sell this product per piece. Prices shown above are for a single quantity.
You might've heard the term "Bacteria House", and no... it's not a home for fish! Bakki rods function as a high-capacity "bacteria house" by offering an intricate, micro-porous internal structure forged at extreme temperatures. This creates an ideal environment for massive colonies of beneficial nitrifying and denitrifying bacteria to thrive, effectively breaking down toxic ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates.
SIZE
150x 30 x 30mm
BEST FOR
Larger filter setups like full-sized Bakki showers, sumps, or big overhead tricklers where you have ample space to stack long media.
COMPOSITION
Denser mineral-infused ceramic
SIZE
95 x 25 x 25mm
BEST FOR
Compact filtration systems such as smaller sump compartments, mini trickle towers, or external/canister filters.
COMPOSITION
Denser mineral-infused ceramic
SIZE
95 x 25 x 25mm
BEST FOR
Small spaces requiring maximum bacterial capacity
COMPOSITION
Ceramic (Clay)
A general rule of thumb is 1 rod per 20–30 liters (5–8 gallons) of water, or roughly 1 kg per 100 liters (26 gallons) for heavy bioload setups.
Sure. You can rinse them gently in tap water before first use to remove any ceramic dust from shipping. Never use soap or chemical cleaners.
No. They are made from 100% inert ceramic material and will not alter pH, GH, KH, or leach harmful minerals into your water
Yes. Bakki rods are completely safe and effective for freshwater aquariums, reef/saltwater tanks, and koi ponds.
They rarely need replacement. To clean off detritus, gently rinse them in drained tank water during water changes. Never rinse them under tap water once established, as chlorine will kill the beneficial bacteria.
They perform best in Bakki showers, trickle filters, and sumps where water flows continuously over them. However, they can also be stacked in large canister filters or overhead filters.
