{"product_id":"lifegard-super-felt-pad-fine-polishing-filter-media","title":"Lifegard Super Felt Pad","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLifegard Super Felt Pad\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-density, fine-pore mechanical filter pad that polishes aquarium water by trapping fine particulates the average sponge or floss can miss. Use it as a final-stage polishing layer in sumps, HOB filters, canister filters, or DIY media chambers — wherever crystal-clear water matters. Reef safe and freshwater safe. Browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/filter-media-cartridges\"\u003efilter media \u0026amp; cartridges\u003c\/a\u003e or our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003emaintenance \u0026amp; water care\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;\"\u003eWhy Use a Felt Pad\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolishes water\u003c\/strong\u003e — the dense felt structure traps suspended micro-debris that coarser media lets through. Tanks visibly clearer within hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to cut to fit\u003c\/strong\u003e — felt cuts cleanly with scissors so you can size it to any sump baffle, filter sock holder, or HOB media slot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable\u003c\/strong\u003e — rinse with tank water and reuse multiple times before swapping. When it's too clogged to rinse, replace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal use\u003c\/strong\u003e — freshwater, saltwater, planted, reef. Inert and safe for all tank types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo chemical impact\u003c\/strong\u003e — purely mechanical filtration; doesn't alter water chemistry or affect bio-filtration.\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;\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut to fit\u003c\/strong\u003e — measure your filter chamber, sock holder, or media slot and cut the pad with sharp scissors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse before first use\u003c\/strong\u003e in dechlorinated water to remove any manufacturing dust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace as the final stage\u003c\/strong\u003e in your filter, after coarse mechanical media (sponge\/floss) but before chemical media (carbon, GFO). This protects finer media from clogging too fast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse weekly\u003c\/strong\u003e with tank water during water changes. Replace when rinsing no longer restores flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\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=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;width:42%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLifegard Aquatics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSuper Felt Pad (replacement filter media)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMechanical filtration — fine polishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater, saltwater, planted, reef\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCut-to-fit felt sheet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReusable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes — rinse and reuse\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\/weco-fine-mesh-zipper-media-bag-4x8\"\u003eWeco Fine Mesh Zipper Media Bag\u003c\/a\u003e — pair with felt cuttings for clean media-bag installs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/weco-coarse-mesh-zipper-media-bag-4x8\"\u003eWeco Coarse Mesh Zipper Media Bag\u003c\/a\u003e — for carbon \u0026amp; bio media as a pre-stage\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 — heavy-duty bags for sump installs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/filter-media-cartridges\"\u003eAll filter media \u0026amp; cartridges\u003c\/a\u003e — carbon, GFO, bio-rings, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003eMaintenance \u0026amp; water care\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 replace it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRinse weekly. When the pad turns gray-brown and rinsing no longer restores good flow (typically 2–6 weeks depending on bioload), replace it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it affect my biological filtration?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo — the felt is purely mechanical. It catches particles but doesn't host significant nitrifying bacteria. Your biological filtration lives on sponges, ceramic rings, and live rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it in a filter sock holder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — cut a square slightly larger than the holder opening and let it form to the cup. Many reefers prefer felt over filter socks for ease of cleaning and lower cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The felt is inert polyester and doesn't leach anything into the water. Safe for all marine fish, corals, and inverts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lifegard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48789877293275,"sku":"R170150","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/LFG31351-2.jpg?v=1779216732","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/lifegard-super-felt-pad-fine-polishing-filter-media","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}