TAN-X Chip
TAN-X Chip
BTA TAN-X
Chip™
Unrivalled TAN, nitrite and nitrate removal for RAS, aquariums and advanced water treatment. Independently verified surface area meets S-shape engineering.
The BTA TAN-X Chip™ is the flagship biofilter media in our TAN-X range, purpose-built to remove Total Ammonia Nitrogen (TAN), nitrite and nitrate from recirculating aquaculture systems, aquariums and advanced water treatment circuits.
Why TAN-X Chip™ wins
Conventional K1-style media gives biofilm 500 m²/m³ of protected space. TAN-X Chip™ gives it 5,500 m²/m³ — and a geometry that keeps every chip moving.
TAN. Crushed.
Conservative rating: 1,450 g TAN per m³ of media per day at 0.25 ppm residual. Optimised reactor design pushes that toward 2,700 g/m³/day — without increasing footprint.
That is up to 6× the conservative processing power of conventional K1 in the same volume, and the gap grows as mixing and aeration are tuned.
5,500 m²/m³ protected SA
Independently verified active surface area provides a sheltered habitat where beneficial microorganisms colonise and stay attached under shear.
S-shape mixing geometry
The unique chip profile resists sticking to reactor walls and promotes continuous, gentle tumbling for optimal water, oxygen and biofilm contact.
6× K1 conservative power
Compared to K1’s ~245 g TAN/m³/day, TAN-X Chip delivers 1,450 g/m³/day under the same conditions — and scales higher with optimisation.
Flexible deployment
Blend into existing beds or run a dedicated reactor. Suitable for small aquarium filters up to industrial RAS and water-treatment trains.
Conservative, scalable ratings
Our published figures already outperform conventional media. Reactor tuning unlocks even higher TAN removal for future-proof system design.
Built to last
Manufactured from durable, high-quality materials for long-term stability, minimal maintenance and consistent biological efficiency.
Everything your biofilter needs
From nitrification to nitrate control, the TAN-X Chip supports the complete nitrogen cycle while cutting footprint, energy and maintenance.
Total Ammonia Nitrogen removal
Rapidly converts harmful ammonia into nitrite and nitrate, keeping RAS and aquarium systems below toxic thresholds.
Nitrite & nitrate management
Surface architecture supports both nitrifying and denitrifying populations, helping stabilise the whole nitrogen profile.
Protected biofilm
Biofilm is shielded from shear and abrasion, improving retention of slow-growing nitrifiers and minimising sloughing losses.
Optimal oxygen contact
Continuous tumbling exposes biofilm to fresh water and oxygen while preventing dead zones and channeling.
Anti-wall-sticking design
S-shape chips resist clumping on reactor walls, maintaining full bed activity and reducing maintenance shutdowns.
Low long-term maintenance
Durable construction means consistent performance, less media replacement and fewer interruptions to production.
Get the most from every chip
Choose your fill
Target 20–40% fill for typical RAS biofilters, or up to 60% in dedicated nitrification reactors.
Add TAN-X Chip™
Introduce the media to your reactor or blend with existing media. Seed with Nitroplex for accelerated colonisation.
Optimise aeration
Match air flow to bed volume and chip movement. Ask us how to tune mixing, velocity and bubble pattern for your reactor.
Monitor & scale
Track TAN, nitrite and nitrate. As biofilm matures, you can feed heavier or reduce reactor volume.
Performance comparison
| Media | Protected surface area | 50% protein feed handled | TAN removal rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTA TAN-X Chip™ — conservative | 5,500 m²/m³ | 30 kg feed/m³/day | 1,450 g TAN/m³/day |
| BTA TAN-X Chip™ — optimised | 5,500 m²/m³ | Up to ~55 kg feed/m³/day | Up to 2,700 g TAN/m³/day |
| Conventional K1 media | ~500 m²/m³ | ~5 kg feed/m³/day | ~245 g TAN/m³/day |
Figures assume 25°C, 0.25 ppm residual TAN and 50% protein feed. Optimised values require appropriate reactor design and aeration.
TAN-X questions
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We can size your MBBR, select fill rates and recommend aeration layouts. Send your system specs and feeding rate.
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