Fluval Fine Filter Pads are uniquely designed to fit Fluval FX5 High Performance Canister Filters. These polyester pads capture small particles and debris that can cloud water, and help maintain clear water. Fluval Fine Filter Pads should be used in conjunction with Fluval Water Polishing Pads to optimize the purity of aquarium water. For freshwater and marine environments.
MEDIA REPLACEMENT GUIDE FOR FLUVAL CANISTER FILTERS
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| Media | Rinse | Replace | Fluval 206 (A207) | Fluval 306 (A212) | Fluval 406 (A217) | Fluval FX5 (A218) | Fresh water | Marine | What it does |
| Ammonia Remover | Monthly | A1480 | A1480 | A1480 | A1480 | x | Removes Ammonia (toxic) | ||
| Bio-Foam | 3 Months | 6 Months | A236 | A237 | A237 | - | x | x | Traps heavy particles, hosts beneficial bacteria, enhances bio. Filtration |
| Biomax | 3mo. Only 1/2 | A1456 | A1456 | A1456 | A1456 | x | x | Hosts large colonies of beneficial bacteria, reduces ammonia & nitrite | |
| Carbon | Monthly | A1440 | A1440 | A1440 | A1440 | x | x | Removes odors and improves water clarity | |
| Clearmax | 3 Months | A1348 | A1348 | A1348 | A1348 | x | x | Traps odor causing phospate, nitrite, & nitrate resulting in clear water | |
| Foam Block/Insert | Monthly | Bi-Monthly | A222 | A222 | A226 | A228 | x | x | Captures large particles and debris, enhances biological filtration |
| Peat Granules | PH & KH lvls D | A1465 | A1465 | A1465 | A1465 | x | Naturally lowers water hardness and pH | ||
| Polishing Pad | 7-10 Days | A242 | A244 | A244 | A246 | x | x | Removes fine particles to maintain water clarity | |
| Polishing Pad Fine | 4 Weeks | - | - | - | A248 | x | x | Removes fine particles to maintain water clarity | |
| Pre-Filter | Occasional | Permanent | A1470 | A1470 | A1470 | A1470 | x | x | Traps heavy particles to prevent clogging of other media |
| Zeo-Carb | Monthly | A1490 | A1490 | A1490 | A1490 | x | Carbon (removes odors, discoloration) plus ammonia remover |
- crisp and clean Review by ScaleyFetish
Your Rating Its nice not to have to cut my own filter pads anymore. in line before a finer filter these pads do wonderfully to help both the mechanical and biological filtration in my tanks. (Posted on 3/10/11)
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