Aquarium Filter Pads

How do the Classic Bonded Filter pads differ from the Premium White Density Roll, and which is better?

Can this be used in hang on back filters or does in reduce flow?

Is the FilterFirst pad coarse media, or does it resemble filter floss?

Should the polishing pad go over or under the regular filter pad?

What is the micron rating?

Can these filter pads be used in koi ponds, or are they only suitable for aquariums?

Which medium is finer (denser): 50 micron or 100 micron?

Dual layer vs polishing pad micron

Are these carbon filter pads suitable for use in a dog water fountain?

Filter Pad Layering & Water Flow

Polishing Pad Algae

What is the micron size for pass-through on the FilterFirst pads?

Is the filter material considered coarse, medium or fine?

Would I need to remove this from my filter when treating fish for ich, as you do with the carbon filters?

Is this more or less dense than 100 micron polishing pad you sell?

How does this compare to Marineland's blue bonded filter pad?

What’s the difference between this bonded filter pad product and 100 micron Polishing filter pad, both from Aquatic Experts?

Should this be used as the second, finer layer with another, finer filter layer like "aquarium filter roll - classic bonded blue"?

Can the filter be cleaned a few times before disposal?

Can this be used in Aquatop canister filters?

Does this product remove Phosphate?

Is this better than poly filter?

Could FilterFirst be used in a AquaClear 50 in place of the foam sponge that they supply, giving more room for additional media?

How many microns is this filter pad?

Exactly how does this work? Compared to the activated charcoal filters that are made by such companies like aqueon?

I have this filter pad in an eshopps wd-200cs wet dry filter and almost immediately water flow by-passes the pad. What do I need to do to avoid this?

How a Polishing Pad Works

How often do you have to clean this filter pad?

Can you recommend a sponge filter that would grow beneficial bacteria and would work in tandem with Aquarium Filter Pad?

Which side goes up, the rough or the fine?

Do you have a media sheet that is 1/2" thick for Aquatop hang on the back filter?

Is this 3/8" or 1/2" thick ? I have used the 3/4" filter roll, but it is a little too thick.

Can you use a coarse foam pad and then the 100 micron pad followed by the 50 micron pad as the first filter in a canister filter?

How thick is this pad?

Would this product be safe in a reef aquarium (salt water) with anemone and coral?

Should the water pass through the more dense side first? in other words on a hob filter, which side of the polishing pad should be facing down?

What is the micron rating for these pads?

Do you offer the blue filter pad in an 18" wide roll?

I have a marineland canister filter for my 50 gal tank,can i use this instead of buying the pre cut " polishing filter"

What is the thickness of this?

Will it polish water?

What’s the difference between this and your white density roll? Is this better?

Changing filter pads too often

I would recommend you use our FilterFirst Premium True Dual Density filter pad. This pad has 2 layers. The top layer's open fiber construction traps larger particles while the bottom layer's dense fiber network traps fine particles - working together to produce crystal-clear water in your aquarium. Here is a link for more information: https://www.aquaticexperts.com/products/filterfirst-aquarium-filter-media-for-crystal-clear-water?variant=43646581047532 It comes in a money-saving 6-foot length. You just cut off what you need. Our customers love our FilterFirst.

Comparison of Polishing Pad and FilterFirst

Our polishing pad is only a mechanical filter which means it traps fine particles from the water. I do not know what filter you have but typically hobbyists use a combination of our FilterFirst dual-density filter pad, polishing pad, and activated carbon. Our FilterFirst filter pad traps large to small particles from the water then the water flows through to the polishing pad to trap fine particles from the water. Our Premium Activated Carbon removes organics that tint your water a yellowish-brown, odors, and much more. Since each one has a different purpose to get the best results you would use all three filtration products along with biological filter media such as bio rings.

Cascade Filter 1000

FX6 Canister Filter

Most of our turtle customers use our Filter First to keep their water clear. The polishing pads are a great idea but they can clog up rather quickly so you want to have the water flowing through your canister filter filtered before going through the polishing pad. Our customers typically use the FirstFirst pad first then the water flows through the polishing pad, this allows the polishing pad to last longer before needing to be cleaned or replaced. The water is forced down through the center of the three baskets. The FilterFirst and Polishing Pad should go in the first basket, soft sides facing up. Here is a link for our FilterFirst Pad on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AHIOM8A?ref=myi_title_dp Here is a link if you would like to buy direct from our website: https://www.aquaticexperts.com/collections/filter-pad-premium-white

How often should I maintain my filter pads, including polishing pads, in my Fluval system?

What is the oil floating on the surface of my aquarium water, and how can I fix it?

How can I customize my Marineland filter for improved performance?