{"product_id":"aquatop-cf-canister-filter-replacement-media","title":"Aquatop CF Canister Filter Replacement Media","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquatop CF Canister Filter Replacement Media\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps your CF-series canister filter running clean. Choose between fine mechanical polishing (white pad) and coarse pre-filter media (blue pad) depending on the stage you're replacing. Both fit the Aquatop CF400 canister. Browse our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/filter-media-cartridges\"\u003efilter media \u0026amp; cartridges\u003c\/a\u003e selection and the rest of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/aquatop\"\u003eAquatop\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 #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose Your Pad\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eVariant\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eJob\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCF400 Fine \/ White\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFine mechanical polishing — traps fine particulates for crystal-clear water\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFinal polishing stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCF400 Coarse \/ Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCoarse pre-filter — catches larger debris and protects downstream media\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFirst \/ pre-filter stage\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 #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAquatop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAquatop CF400 canister filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMechanical (fine polishing or coarse pre-filter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater or saltwater aquariums\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 #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-matrix-carbon\"\u003eSeachem Matrix Carbon\u003c\/a\u003e — chemical filtration for crystal-clear water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/red-sea-filter-media-bag-2-pack\"\u003eRed Sea Filter Media Bag (2-Pack)\u003c\/a\u003e — for loose media like carbon or GFO\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/filter-media-cartridges\"\u003eBrowse all filter media \u0026amp; cartridges\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/aquatop\"\u003eBrowse the Aquatop collection\u003c\/a\u003e\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 #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I change the media?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nReplace the fine\/white polishing pad every 2–4 weeks (or sooner once clogged). The coarse\/blue pre-filter can be rinsed and reused several times before replacement — swap it when it tears or stops flowing well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use these in saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — mechanical filter media is fully reef-safe. Rinse new pads in tank water before installing to remove any loose fibers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they fit other Aquatop CF models?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThese specific variants are sized for the CF400. If you run a CF-300 or CF-500, check the Aquatop part number before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I rinse them before installing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — a quick rinse in dechlorinated water (or used tank water) clears loose fibers and seats the pad evenly in the canister tray.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquatop","offers":[{"title":"CF400 Fine\/White","offer_id":48749992870107,"sku":"RFP-CF400UV","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"CF400 Coarse\/Blue","offer_id":48749992902875,"sku":"CP-CF400UV","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_10dcf08a-0804-4025-bc93-9e61ccd83404.jpg?v=1778085185","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquatop-cf-canister-filter-replacement-media","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}