{"product_id":"aquaforest-af-filter-floss","title":"Aquaforest AF Filter Floss","description":"\u003cp\u003eAquaforest AF Filter Floss is a soft, high-loft polyester filter wool that traps fine particulate and debris as water passes through it, polishing your aquarium until it sparkles. It is a simple, inexpensive way to add mechanical filtration to almost any setup, fresh or salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStock up on more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/filter-media-cartridges\"\u003efilter media\u003c\/a\u003e and browse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/aquaforest\"\u003eAquaforest\u003c\/a\u003e lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine mechanical filtration.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense polyester fibers capture suspended debris, uneaten food, and detritus for noticeably clearer water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits almost anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut or pull it to size for sumps, hang-on-back filters, canister filters, and overflow boxes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh or saltwater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Inert and safe for freshwater, planted, and reef aquariums alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to replace.\u003c\/strong\u003e Swap it out regularly to keep filtration efficient and stop trapped waste from breaking back down into the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTear or cut the floss to fit your filter chamber and place it where water flows through it, ideally before your biological and chemical media so it catches debris first. Rinse lightly or replace as it loads up with gunk. For the cleanest water, replace the floss rather than reusing it once it is heavily soiled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAquaforest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMechanical filter media (polyester floss)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSumps, HOB, canister, and overflow filters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiological and chemical \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/filter-media-cartridges\"\u003efilter media\u003c\/a\u003e to round out your filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rest of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/aquaforest\"\u003eAquaforest\u003c\/a\u003e reef and aquarium care range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it in a reef tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Filter floss is inert and works great in reef sumps to polish water. Just replace it often, since trapped waste can raise nitrate and phosphate if left too long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I change it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt depends on your bioload, but many hobbyists swap or rinse it every few days to a week. Change it as soon as it looks dirty or flow starts to slow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere should it go in my filter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPlace it first in the flow path so it catches debris before water reaches your biological and chemical media.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquaforest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48224455885019,"sku":"251447","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/251447-aquaforest-af-filterfloss-filtration-inp.webp?v=1770313780","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquaforest-af-filter-floss","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}