{"product_id":"aquatop-aquafin-replacement-filter-pad-3-pack","title":"Aquatop AquaFin Replacement Filter Pad 3-Pack","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine Aquatop replacement pads for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquatop-aquafin-desktop-aquarium-kit\"\u003eAquaFin desktop aquarium kits\u003c\/a\u003e. Three polyester floss pads, cut to drop straight into the top filter box. The pad is the first of the AquaFin's three filtration stages, catching debris before water reaches the bio rings and bio balls underneath, so it is also the stage that loads up fastest and the one you actually replace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 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\u003eFits every AquaFin kit\u003c\/strong\u003e, both the 5 gallon and the 8 gallon. One pad size covers the range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree pads per pack.\u003c\/strong\u003e At Aquatop's recommended monthly change that is a three month supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolyester filter floss\u003c\/strong\u003e for mechanical filtration, which is what catches the fine debris that makes water look hazy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrop-in replacement.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lift the top box out by its handle, swap the pad, put it back. No tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Aquatop.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same pad supplied in the kit, so the fit is exact and water is not bypassing round the edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 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%;max-width:560px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.93em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003eAQF-RFP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003e3 pads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003ePolyester filter floss\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003eAll Aquatop AquaFin kits (AQF-05, AQF-08)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003e9.5 x 5.6 x 0.15 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003e810146752295\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003eMade in China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003ePairs With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquatop-aquafin-desktop-aquarium-kit\"\u003eAquatop AquaFin Desktop Aquarium Kit\u003c\/a\u003e, 5 and 8 gallon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/filter-media-cartridges\"\u003eOther filter media and cartridges\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 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\u003eHow often should I change it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAquatop say monthly, sooner if the flow drops off. A pack of three covers a quarter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit both tank sizes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The 5 gallon and 8 gallon use the same filter box and the same pad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I rinse and reuse it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA gentle rinse in old tank water buys you a little time, but floss is a consumable. Once it stays grey after rinsing, change it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I change the bio media too?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The rings and balls below hold your bacteria colony and should be left alone. Only the top pad is meant to be replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aquatop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50665242689755,"sku":"AQF-RFP","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/AQF-RFP-1k-2.jpg?v=1791999328","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquatop-aquafin-replacement-filter-pad-3-pack","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}