How to Upgrade Your Aquarium Filter Cartridge With Aquatic Experts Premium Dual Density Filter Pad

1 Premium filter roll 18 inch by 12 feet by 3/4 inch Thick 

Our Premium Filter Pads Help Keep Aquariums Clean and Healthy - aquarium filter media pad cut to fit Our Premium TRUE dual density filter roll is the top choice for my clients as well as my aquarium service technicians. Our NEW 3rd generation dual layer pads are even thicker than before. 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. Place our dual action filter pad in flowing water with the open weave side up to trap uneaten food, waste, decaying plants, detritus, and other large and fine floating particulates from the water. Changing filter pads regularly will increase water quality by removing solid organic compounds before they continue to break down and add additional nutrients to the water in your fish tank. Directions Place Classic Bonded Filter Pads directly in your aquarium filter from our bag or, if you prefer, rinse the pad first in clean fresh water. The water should flow through the open or looser fiber side of our premium pad first so that larger debris is trapped before entering the tight weaved lower section of the pad. Tip Since pads need to be replaced on a regular basis, a cardboard template can be made of the filter pad you are replacing. Keep and use this template whenever you need to cut out new filter pads.

2 LAYERS EQUALS CLEAR WATER: This unique 2 Layers in 1 filter media pad combines a typical aquarium filter pad with a water polishing pad. The top layer’s open fiber construction traps LARGER PARTICLES while the bottom layer's dense fiber network TRAPS FINER PARTICLES, working together to produce clean, clear water in your aquarium.

SEE THE DIFFERENCE: When you clean this aquarium fiber pad, see how much more debris it traps compared to other aquarium media pads. Your fish, turtles, and all aquatic pets will be happier and healthier.

CUT TO FIT: FilterFirst filter media aquarium pads can easily be cut to fit your filter. Our unique poly filter pad is PERFECT FOR FRESHWATER, REEF TANKS OR SALTWATER aquariums. Ideal filter pads for aquarium wet dry filters, and will also work in your sump, canister filter media, aquaponic system, and more. They’re also perfect as a turtle tank filter!

SAFE AND DURABLE: Our aquarium filter floss pad is constructed of durable polyester fibers making it strong and durable enough to be rinsed and reused several times before needing to be replaced. This tank filter material works great for indoor ponds or small outdoor ponds. For larger ponds use our Koi Pond filter media pads exclusively made for ponds and water gardens.

TIP: Place our FilterFirst dual action polyfilter pad in flowing water with the open filter floss weave side up to trap coarse and fine particles. Made without dyes in USA!

FilterFirst FAQ:
Q: Which side of your Premium Filter Pad should the water go through first?
A: The water should flow through the open or looser fiber side of our premium pad first. This will allow the larger debris to be trapped before entering the tight weaved lower section of the pad.

Q: What is the best way to use your FilterFirst filter pad and your 100 micron polishing pad together?
A: Your aquarium water should flow first through the FilterFirst pad to remove small to large particles from the water, then through the polishing pad to remove fine particles. This layering method will increase the useful life of your polishing pad.

Q: How often should I change my aquarium filter pad?
A: Most hobbyists rinse the filter pad every two weeks and replace them monthly during a water change. The more often you change filter pads the better your water quality; filter pads remove organic solids before they have a chance to further break down.

Q: I am using your Dual Density filter pad in my canister filter. What is the easiest way to make these shapes?
A: Take your original filter pad which came with the canister filter and cut out a piece of card board the exact size and shape. Now put the cardboard on our FilterFirst roll, use a pair of scissors and cut around the cardboard template.

Q: Would I need to remove FilterFirst filter pad from my filter when treating fish for Ich I Ick, as you do with the carbon filters?
A: No, you do not need to remove our Premium filter pad when medicating your fish. Our filter pad does not remove any medication or other chemicals from the water. The pad only traps debris floating in the water.