zeolite in fish farming and aquariums.

One of the most valuable natural products, with numerous beneficial properties for both humans and the environment, is the mineral zeolite. The crystalline structure of natural zeolite gives it a number of beneficial properties, which are mainly related to agriculture, livestock farming, as well as fish farming and mussel farming. However, zeolite can even be used in aquariums or swimming pool filters. During fish rearing in fish farms, as well as in tanks used to transport live fish, it is natural for ammonia to build up, which can quickly contaminate an aquatic environment. Ammonia is produced by the gills and urine of fish, as well as by the bacterial decomposition of uneaten feed and faeces. The toxicity of ammonia reduces haemoglobin’s ability to bind oxygen and also damages the fish’s gills, thereby reducing the oxygen they utilise. However, as soon as the ammonium and phosphate ions enter the zeolite’s lattice structure, they are bound by it, reducing the ammonia content by at least 90 per cent.

Natural zeolite also absorbs chlorides, iron and manganese. It is also used to remove heavy and toxic metals such as silver, mercury, nickel, chromium, cobalt, antimony, arsenic, cadmium and others. In this way, the water is enriched with additional oxygen, making life better and more comfortable for the fish, resulting in an increase in their growth rate and development, whilst at the same time, zeolite also helps to control unpleasant odours. The use of zeolite in aquariums binds ammonia and phosphorus and removes over 90 per cent of viruses and bacteria. The ion-exchange properties of zeolite help to remove salts from the water, resulting in water softening and the adjustment of its pH towards neutral. The water becomes very pure and is enriched with oxygen, whilst at the same time the growth of algae is controlled. The unique crystalline structure of zeolite reduces the need for frequent water changes, acting as a natural regenerative filter. It can be used as a filter inside the tank or aquarium, or alternatively as a substrate on the tank floor alongside gravel and sand. In saltwater aquariums, the presence of salt inhibits the action of the zeolite.

zeolite is a 100% natural, insoluble, durable product with antibacterial properties.