The Ziss Silent Bubble Moving Media Filter is an innovative air-powered moving bed biological filter designed to deliver outstanding biological filtration with minimal maintenance. Unlike traditional internal filters that rely on electric motors, impellers, and sponge cartridges, the Ziss Silent Bubble Filter is operated by an external aquarium air pump (sold separately). Fine air bubbles continuously circulate the floating biological media, creating an oxygen-rich environment where beneficial bacteria can thrive.
The constantly moving media is self-cleaning, preventing clogging while maintaining maximum filtration efficiency. This unique moving bed design provides exceptional biological filtration, improved oxygenation, and reduced maintenance compared to many conventional internal filters. With no internal motor, the Ziss Silent Bubble Filter is also incredibly energy-efficient and ideal for aquariums where reliable biological filtration is the priority.
Available Models
✔ ZB-150 Silent
- Suitable for aquariums up to 150L
- Dimensions: 6.3 × 21.5cm
- Filter Volume: 300mL
✔ ZB-200 Silent
- Suitable for aquariums up to 200L
- Dimensions: 7.5 × 24.5cm
- Filter Volume: 450mL
✔ ZB-300 Silent
- Suitable for aquariums up to 300L
- Dimensions: 7.5 × 29.0cm
- Filter Volume: 600mL
How It Works
The Ziss Silent Bubble Filter connects to a standard aquarium air pump using airline tubing (air pump sold separately). As air enters the filter, thousands of fine bubbles lift and circulate the floating biological media inside the chamber. This constant movement ensures every piece of media receives a continuous supply of oxygen and nutrient-rich water, allowing beneficial bacteria to efficiently break down harmful ammonia and nitrite while naturally cleaning the media as it tumbles.
Why Choose a Moving Media Filter?
✔ Superior biological filtration compared to many traditional internal filters
✔ Self-cleaning moving media reduces maintenance and prevents clogging
✔ Constant media movement maximises oxygen for beneficial bacteria
✔ No internal impeller or motor to clog, wear out, or generate heat
✔ Extremely energy-efficient when paired with an air pump
✔ Gentle water movement makes it ideal for sensitive species and breeding tanks
✔ Excellent choice for heavily stocked aquariums with high biological loads
✔ Long-lasting biological media requires minimal replacement
Key Features
✔ Air-powered moving bed biological filtration
✔ Requires an external aquarium air pump (sold separately)
✔ Silent and energy-efficient operation
✔ Self-cleaning floating biological media
✔ Promotes exceptional ammonia and nitrite removal
✔ Durable, high-quality construction
✔ Suitable for freshwater and marine aquariums
✔ Easy to install and maintain
Perfect For
✔ Freshwater aquariums
✔ Marine and reef aquariums
✔ Breeding aquariums
✔ Fry grow-out tanks
✔ Shrimp aquariums
✔ Quarantine and hospital tanks
✔ Heavily stocked aquariums
✔ Aquarists seeking maximum biological filtration with minimal maintenance
