Carbon Filter Media Pad – 10" x 18" Aquarium Filter Pad

Carbon Filter Media Pad – 10" x 18" Aquarium Filter Pad

The Carbon Filter Media Pad is a chemical filtration pad infused with activated carbon, designed to help remove odors, discoloration, medications, and dissolved organic impurities from aquarium water. It is ideal for polishing water clarity and improving overall tank appearance.

Sized at 10" x 18", this pad is cut-to-fit, making it compatible with a wide range of filtration systems including canister filters, sumps, hang-on-back filters, internal filters, and custom filter setups. Safe for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums, it’s a versatile solution for routine maintenance and post-treatment cleanup.

Key Features & Benefits

✔ Activated carbon chemical filtration
✔ Removes odors and yellowing (tannins)
✔ Clears medication residue after treatment
✔ Improves water clarity
✔ Large 10" x 18" cut-to-fit pad
✔ Safe for freshwater & saltwater aquariums

Ideal Uses

• Water polishing and clarity improvement
• Removing odors and discoloration
• After medication or treatment use
• Routine aquarium maintenance
• Freshwater & marine aquariums

💡 Best used as a temporary chemical filtration stage.

How It Works

• Activated carbon adsorbs dissolved organic compounds
• Helps remove tannins from driftwood
• Clears residual medications from water
• Improves overall water appearance

🧪 Replace carbon regularly for best performance.

Usage & Replacement

• Cut pad to desired size
• Rinse briefly with dechlorinated water before use
• Place in a high-flow chemical filtration stage
• Replace every 2–4 weeks or when effectiveness declines

⚠️ Do not reuse once exhausted.

Product Details

• Product Type: Carbon Filter Media Pad
• Size: 10" x 18"
• Filtration Type: Chemical
• Media: Activated Carbon
• Aquarium Type: Freshwater & Saltwater
• Cut-to-Fit: Yes

FAQs – Carbon Filter Media Pad

Q: Is this reef-safe?
A: Yes. Activated carbon is commonly used in reef systems.

Q: Will this remove medications?
A: Yes. Carbon removes many medications—remove the pad during treatment.

Q: Can it replace biological filtration?
A: No. It supports chemical filtration only.

Q: Can I cut it to fit my filter?
A: Yes. It is designed to be trimmed.

Q: Is it safe for shrimp and snails?
A: Yes, when used as directed.