Aquarium Filter Mechanical Media

AquaClear Filter Insert Foam performs mechanical filtration by trapping particles and debris as they pass through the insert. This unique foam, designed for use with AquaClear Power Filters, features optimal pore size for efficient mechanical and biological filtration.

• Traps particles and debris and enhances biological filtration
• Tailored fit prevents water bypass for optimal
• Safe for fresh and saltwater use

Sizing:
Size 20: 5-20 gallon aquariums
Size 30: 10-30 gallon aquariums
Size 50: 20-50 gallon aquariums
Size 70: 40-70 gallon aquariums
Size 110: 60-110 gallon aquariums

This Aquatop Replacement Filter Pad serves as a mechanical filtration media in your AquaTop CF Canister Filter. As debris and waste flow through the filter, the filter pad catches and holds the larger particles before they can clog the finer filter media.

• Replacement filter pad for CF Canister Filters
• Performs mechanical filtration
• Helps keep aquarium water clean and healthy

Aquatop Replacement Filter Sponges for CF Canister Filters are designed specifically for the CF-UV 4-Stage Canister Filter. These white replacement filter sponges come in a three pack and are designed and cut to perfectly fit the canister filter perfectly.

• Three pack of replacement filter sponges
• Designed specifically for the CF-UV Filters
• Effective filter pads

These replacement sponges provide excellent filtration and keep your water clean, clear and healthy.

Acurel Filter Fiber is a 100% polyester loose fiber floss for use with all aquarium filters. By covering the filter carbon with this material, an even greater amount of loose particles will be removed from suspension to provide a healthier environment for your aquarium fish.

• Loose fiber batting has fewer gaps and creates a tighter fit
• Improves fish health by removing more particles than formed fiber sheets
• 100% polyester will not degrade
• For all fresh and saltwater aquariums

Directions: Cover the filter carbon with a generous amount of Acurel Filter Fiber. For best results, replace fiber and filter carbon when excessive aquarium debris accumulates and fiber appears dry.

The Penn Plax Cascade Canister Filter Bio-Sponge keeps your aquarium water clean and clear. The Bio-Sponge also extends the life of carbon and biological media by trapping debris that would otherwise soil them.

• Optimizes colonization of beneficial aerobic bacteria
• Removes ammonia and nitrites keeping the aquarium healthy
• Convenient, no fuss, replacement sponge

Sizing: Fits Cascade 700 and 1000 Canister Filters ONLY.

Eheim Fix Mechanical Coarse Filter Media provides additional filtration of large suspended particles in aquarium water. This flexible material sits between the mechanical and biological filtration stages, removing coarser particles before they enter the bio-media.

• Coarse filter media traps large suspended particles
• Removes dirt and debris from aquarium
• Helps maintain optimal filter efficiency

Eheim Classic Coarse foam filter pads provide excellent filtration of large and small particles, including dirt and other suspended debris. The porous material becomes evenly soaked with water for total filtration, and may be reused many times.

• Coarse foam filter pad
• Removes large dirt particles
• Provides a surface for biological filtration

The high surface area of this pad provides excellent colonization conditions for beneficial bacteria cultures. To clean, just rinse and squeeze out.

Eheim Ecco Pro foam filter pads provide excellent filtration of small particles, including dirt and other suspended debris. The porous material becomes evenly soaked with water for total filtration, and may be reused many times.

• Fine foam filter pad
• Removes fine dirt and particles
• Provides a surface for biological filtration

The high surface area of this pad provides excellent colonization conditions for beneficial bacteria cultures. To clean, just rinse and squeeze out.

Fluval C4 Foam Pads provide Stage 1 mechanical filtration for the Fluval C4 Power Filter. These highly porous pads trap large particles and debris as they flow throw the filter, keeping aquarium water clean and clear while helping reduce harmful ammonia levels.

• Traps large particles and debris
• Ideal for heavily populated aquariums
• Mechanical filtration media pads
• Helps keep water clean and clear and reduce ammonia

Directions: Rinse foam pad thoroughly before use, and insert into mechanical frame. Using water from the aquarium, rinse monthly or when the cleaning indicator rises. No NOT use tap water.

For best results, replace Foam Pad every 2-3 months and replace Poly/Foam Pad every 4-6 weeks. To ensure constant presence of beneficial bacteria, do not replace all filtration media at the same time.

Fluval Foam Filter Blocks provide effective first-stage mechanical filtration for Fluval 204/205/206 and 304/305/306 model filters. These foam blocks are custom-fit to trap large particles and debris, with an ideal pore size to allow efficient water passage and prevent clogging.

• Traps particles and debris for mechanical filtration
• Pore size allows efficient water passage with less clogging
• Safe for freshwater and marine aquariums
• For Fluval 204/205/206 and 304/305/306 filters

The additional filter surface area provided by this foam also enhances biological filtration.

Dimensions: 2.74"L x 1"W x 8.5"H

API Rena Filstar XP Filter Foam is a Stage 1 mechanical filtration media that removes coarse debris and solid wastes before they enter the chemical and biological filtration chambers. Filtration Foam helps remove suspended debris, ammonia, medications, dyes, and other contaminants from your aquarium water.

• Mechanical filtration media for Filstar XP canister filters
• Open cell design allows free flow of water without clogging
• Removes suspended debris and harmful chemicals
• Installs easily and helps reduce aquarium maintenance

30 PPI (Pores Per Inch) pads provide finer filtration for removal of smaller debris, and may be used in conjunction with 20 PPI pads. To use, place 30 PPI pad in the lowest part of the bottom basket in the filter, above 20 PPI pad. Rinse every 2-4 weeks and replace every 3 months for optimal filtration.

This Fluval Edge Pre-Filter Sponge is specifically designed for your Fluval Edge Power Filter. Install on the filter the intake to collect fine debris, improving filter efficiency and keeping your aquarium cleaner. Also prevents small fish from becoming trapped by the filter suction.

• Pre-filter sponge for Edge Power Filter
• Traps small debris to keep filter efficient and aquarium cleaner
• Prevents small fish from being sucked into filter
• Easy to install on filter intake

Marineland Rite-Size Filter Foam for Magniflow Canister Filters and C-Series Canister Filters provides the mechanical filtration within the canister filter. Marineland Canister Filter Foam size varies depending on what canister filter model you have.

• Provides large surface area for trapping particulate debris
• Fits Magniflow and C-Series Canister Filters
• Provides mechanical filtration

Sizing:
Rite-Size S: Fits Magniflow/C-Series 160 and 220
Rite-Size T: Fits Magniflow/C-Series 360

API Pre-Filtration Foam for the API Nexx aquarium filter aids in the mechanical filtration of your water. This Stage 1 mechanical filter media with 30 PPI (pores per inch) provides extra fine filtration of suspended particles and debris.

• Filtration foam for Nexx external filter
• 30 PPI foam traps fine particles and debris
• Stage 1 mechanical filtration media

Directions: Replace pad every 3 months for optimal filter efficiency.

This genuine Marineland replacement sponge acts as an effective pre-filter for the Marineland Reverse Flow Power Head. The pre-filter traps large debris and other suspended objects before they can enter the power head, preventing clogging and potential damage.

• Genuine Marineland replacement part
• Pre-fiter sponge replacement for Reverse Flow Power Head
• Prevents large debris from clogging and damaging power head

Dimensions: 6"L x 2.5"W

Aquatop Carbon Infused Filter Pads are made with a rigid, highly durable poly-fiber material that absorbs toxins and organic particles with ease. These pads are infused with premium activated carbon to remove odors and discoloration while trapping particulates for dual-stage mechanical and chemical filtration.

• Durable rigid poly-fiber material
• Infused carbon removes odors & discoloration
• Provides dual-stage mechanical & chemical filtration
• For fresh or saltwater aquariums or ponds

Tip: Aquatop's specialized filtration media pads may be cut to fit virtually any aquarium or pond filter.

Pad Dimensions: 18"L x 10"W

Fluval Foam Filter Blocks provide effective first-stage mechanical filtration for Fluval 404/405/406 model filters. These foam blocks are custom-fit to trap large particles and debris, with an ideal pore size to allow efficient water passage and prevent clogging.

• Traps particles and debris for mechanical filtration
• Pore size allows efficient water passage with less clogging
• Safe for freshwater and marine aquariums
• For Fluval 404/405/406 filters

The additional filter surface area provided by this foam also enhances biological filtration.

Eheim Classic Coarse foam filter pads provide excellent filtration of large and small particles, including dirt and other suspended debris. The porous material becomes evenly soaked with water for total filtration, and may be reused many times.

• Coarse foam filter pad
• Removes large dirt particles
• Provides a surface for biological filtration

The high surface area of this pad provides excellent colonization conditions for beneficial bacteria cultures. To clean, just rinse and squeeze out.

The Elite Hush 55 foam inserts are an effective mechanical media that removes debris from the aquarium. The inserts encourages populations of beneficial bacteria that are important in maintaining the proper biological balance in the aquarium.

• Removes debris from the aquarium
• Inserts encourages populations of beneficial bacteria
• Inserts help maintain proper biological balance in aquarium
• Five foam inserts per pack
• Dimensions : 30.5 x 10.2 x 17.8 cm
• Made in the USA

Eheim Classic Fine foam filter pads provide excellent filtration of small particles, including dirt and other suspended debris. The porous material becomes evenly soaked with water for total filtration, and may be reused many times.

• Fine foam filter pad
• Removes fine dirt and particles
• Provides a surface for biological filtration

The high surface area of this pad provides excellent colonization conditions for beneficial bacteria cultures. To clean, just rinse and squeeze out.

Eheim Classic Fine foam filter pads provide excellent filtration of small particles, including dirt and other suspended debris. The porous material becomes evenly soaked with water for total filtration, and may be reused many times.

• Fine foam filter pad
• Removes fine dirt and particles
• Provides a surface for biological filtration

The high surface area of this pad provides excellent colonization conditions for beneficial bacteria cultures. To clean, just rinse and squeeze out.

Eheim Mech Filter Media is a mechanical filtration medium that sifts larger dirt particles from aquarium water, causing them to sink and allowing fine water polishing. These hollow rings are reusable, easy to clean, and suitable for fresh and saltwater.

• Mechanical ceramic filter media for coarse dirt particles
• Reusable and easy to clean
• For fresh and saltwater aquariums

Mech filter rings should be the first layer of filter media. They pre-filter the water, allowing finer filtration as water passes through the other media layers.

Made in Germany.

Tip: Eheim Fix is an ideal material to create a separation layer between mechanical and bio filter media.

Seachem Filter Socks remove suspended particulates from the water column down to 100 microns, providing exceptional purity and water quality. These socks are built to last, with durable welded seams and a singed finish to reduce wear and prevent the reintroduction of debris to your aquarium.

• Unparalleled particulate removal for outstanding water quality
• Durable welded seams reduces wear
• 100 micron rating traps even the smallest debris
• Plastic collar fits standard sump fittings for easy installation

100 Micron Rating. One micron is on millionth of a meter (or one thousandth of a millimeter). These socks have a mesh size of 100 microns, allowing them to trap even the smallest particles and debris.

Easy Installation and Maintenance. Rinse before use. Fit Seachem Filter Sock into any standard sump or overflow system made for collared filter socks. Remove as necessary for cleaning. Under normal use, cleaning can be accomplished by simply rinsing with a high-pressure hose. For more aggressive cleaning, soak in 1:10 solution of bleach and water for 24 hours and then rinse thoroughly with a high-pressure hose. It can also be cleaned in a standard clothes washing machine; wash on a moderate setting with a cup of bleach added to the wash cycle. Once the normal rinse cycle is complete, Seachem Filter Sock is ready for use.

Sizing:
Small: 10 x 30 cm / 4" x 12" (10 cm / 4' plastic collar)
Large: 17.5 x 40.5 cm / 7" x 16" (17.5 cm / 7" plastic collar)