The ideal way to add additional mechanical filtration to nearly any filter
Blue Bonded Filter Pads
Filter pads for larger supreme filters. Measures 4" by 12", 3/4" thick. 8 pk.
Uncut Blue Bonded Filter Pad
Uncut pads measure 312 sq. in. Measures 12" x 26", 3/4" thick.
Polyester Filter Pad
Fits all AquaMaster and Skilter models. Can be used in the BioMatrix cartridge. Safe for freshwater and marine aquariums. 7" x 5", 12 pk.
Testimonial By:
Testimonial:
Monica Smith - Staff Tester Rhinelander, WI
Great mechanical filter media. I use it in my wet dry, and custom cut it for my power filters.
Love it, has so many uses. I can cut it for all my filters and save a bundle. Can be hand washed and reused about 5 times. I even cut a piece and extended the life of my pond filter.
Mechanical filtration can greatly improve the health of most aquariums, and is also important for the efficiency of your biological filtration. The process is simple: mechanical media strains solid debris.
Biological filtration is the action of bacteria breaking down dangerous ammonia, converting it to nitrite, and then converting nitrite to less toxic nitrate. This article discusses how the process works.
While most aquarists agree biological filtration is imperative for your aquarium's health, not all agree that mechanical and chemical filtration is absolutely necessary.
Aquarium filter media are usually grouped into three basic categories: mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration. Hybrid filter media are becoming more common as aquarium hobbyists expect more from their equipment and filter media.