Description
8D Aquarium Filter Pad (50 × 30 cm)
The 8D Aquarium Filter Pad is a high-quality, durable filter media sheet designed for mechanical and biological filtration in both freshwater and marine aquariums. With its dense multi-layer fiber structure, it effectively traps debris, improves water clarity, and provides an excellent surface for beneficial bacteria to grow.
🌊 Key Features
✅ High-density fiber pad – Efficiently traps fish waste, uneaten food, dirt, and floating particles.
✅ Cut-to-size sheet – Flexible design (50 × 30 cm) can be trimmed to fit canister filters, hang-on-back filters, sump filters, top filters, and internal filters.
✅ Reusable & washable – Strong fiber structure allows multiple rinses before replacement.
✅ Supports biological filtration – Provides surface area for beneficial bacteria growth, aiding in ammonia & nitrite breakdown.
✅ Safe & non-toxic – Made from aquarium-safe material, safe for all fish, shrimp, and plants.
✅ Versatile use – Suitable for freshwater, planted tanks, marine aquariums, turtle tanks, and sump filtration.
🐠 Suitable For
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Tank Size: All aquarium sizes (cut to fit any filter chamber).
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Fish Types: Tropical fish, goldfish, shrimp, snails, cichlids, marine fish, and planted tanks.
⚠️ Replace when pad becomes too clogged or worn out for best water flow and efficiency.
⚙️ Specifications
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Model: 8D Filter Pad
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Type: Mechanical & Biological filter media
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Size: 50 × 30 cm (sheet)
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Thickness: ~2–3 cm (approx.)
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Material: High-density fiber (safe for aquariums)
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Color: White (may vary slightly depending on batch)
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Use: Can be cut to required size for any filter system
🧱 Filter Media Setup (Recommended Use)
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Place the filter pad as the first layer in your filter (to trap large waste).
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Add ceramic rings, bio-balls, or sponge behind it for biological filtration.
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Optionally use activated carbon or fine wool for polishing water.
👉 Works best in canister filters, sumps, top filters, and overhead filters.
🔧 How to Use
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Cut the sheet to match your filter’s tray or chamber size.
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Rinse gently with clean water before first use.
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Place it as the first mechanical layer inside your filter.
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Replace or wash when water flow reduces noticeably.
🧼 Maintenance
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Rinse pad every 2–3 weeks in aquarium water (not tap water).
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Replace once fibers weaken or cleaning no longer restores flow.
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Do not replace all pads in a filter at once—keep some established pads for bacteria survival.
📦 What’s in the Pack
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1 × 8D Filter Pad Sheet (50 × 30 cm)
✅ Why Choose 8D Filter Pad?
The 8D Aquarium Filter Pad is an affordable, versatile, and effective filtration solution for all types of aquariums. It ensures crystal-clear water, reduces harmful waste, and enhances biological stability in your tank.
👉 Best for aquarium hobbyists who want customizable, long-lasting, and reliable filter media.