{"product_id":"blue-ribbon-polyester-filter-fiber-7oz","title":"Blue Ribbon Polyester Filter Fiber 7 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eFilter floss is the cheapest upgrade in filtration. A handful of this soft polyester fiber in the flow path catches the fine particulate that makes water look hazy, and it gives bacteria somewhere to live while it does it. Blue Ribbon's bag is 100% polyester, prepared for freshwater, marine and pond filtration, and one 7 oz bag pulls apart into a lot of refills. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/filter-media-cartridges\"\u003efilter media\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003e100% polyester fiber.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft and fine, so it polishes water rather than just catching the big stuff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater, marine and pond.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Ribbon prints all three uses on the bag, so it is not limited to one kind of tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits almost any filter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Ribbon lists it for wet\/dry filters, canister filters, most power filters and pond filtration units.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical and biological.\u003c\/strong\u003e It traps particulate, and the fiber surface hosts beneficial bacteria while it is in the filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTear off what you need.\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose fiber, not pre-cut pads, so it fits trays, baskets and odd-shaped compartments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7 oz bag (198.5 g).\u003c\/strong\u003e A long-running supply for a single tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePull off a piece a little larger than the space you are filling, then tuck it in. Do not pack it tight, since water has to pass through it, not around it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn a canister, it goes in the last basket the water passes through, so the coarse pads take the big debris first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn a wet\/dry or sump, lay it across the drip tray or in the first chamber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn a hang-on filter, use it as a polishing layer behind or in place of a worn cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace it rather than washing it. Floss is a consumable, and rinsing mats the fibers and costs you flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStagger it with your other media changes so you are not resetting the whole filter at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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%;max-width:680px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eBlue Ribbon Pet Products\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003ePolyester Filter Fiber, sold in the hobby as filter floss\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e100% polyester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e7 oz (198.5 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eFreshwater, marine and pond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter types\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eWet\/dry, canister, most power filters, pond filtration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eMechanical, with biological surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e030157000677\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\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\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/squeakys-aquatics-filter-floss-roll-26in-x-90ft\"\u003eOur 26 in x 90 ft filter floss roll\u003c\/a\u003e if you run a lot of tanks and would rather buy it by the roll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquaforest-af-filter-floss\"\u003eAquaforest AF Filter Floss\u003c\/a\u003e, a smaller pack if you only need a little.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-prime-complete-concentrated-water-conditioner\"\u003eSeachem Prime\u003c\/a\u003e for the water you put back after servicing the filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/filter-media-cartridges\"\u003efilter media and cartridges\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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\u003eIs filter fiber the same thing as filter floss?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Blue Ribbon prints \"Polyester Filter Fiber\" on the bag; the hobby calls the same material filter floss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it in a saltwater tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The bag is labeled for freshwater, marine and pond filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I rinse it and reuse it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBetter to replace it. Rinsing packs the fibers down and restricts flow, and at this price a fresh piece is the easier call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often do I change it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen flow drops off or the floss goes visibly dirty. In a heavily stocked tank that can be weekly; in a lightly stocked one it runs much longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it lower ammonia or nitrate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot directly. It is mechanical filtration that also hosts bacteria. For ammonia and nitrate you want a cycled filter, water changes, and chemical media where appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Ribbon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50535365017819,"sku":"BLU00067","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/BLU00067-2.jpg?v=1790698965","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/blue-ribbon-polyester-filter-fiber-7oz","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}