{"product_id":"seachem-the-bag-filter-media","title":"Seachem The Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem The Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e is a durable, reusable media bag for holding loose filtration media in any filter. Unlike stitched nylon bags that fray and unravel, The Bag has a welded, non-stitched seam and a fine 180 micron mesh that holds even the smallest resins while letting water flow through. Fill it with your favorite media and drop it into a canister, sump, or hang-on-back filter. Pair it with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-purigen\"\u003eSeachem Purigen\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-matrix-biomedia\"\u003eSeachem Matrix\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/filter-media-cartridges\"\u003efilter media\u003c\/a\u003e at Squeaky's.\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\u003eWelded, non-stitched seam that will not fray or come apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine 180 micron mesh holds even small resins like Purigen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResealable, corrosion-resistant locking closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChemically inert, resistant to bleach, caustics, and acids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReusable for years, just rinse and refill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks in both freshwater and saltwater filters\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 It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen the closure, add your chosen media (activated carbon, resins, bio-media, phosphate remover, and more), and reseal. Rinse the filled bag under running water, then place it in your filter where water flows through it rather than around it. When it is time to recharge or replace the media, just rinse the bag and reuse it.\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:5px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;\"\u003eSeachem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;\"\u003eThe Bag, reusable filter media bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;\"\u003e5 in x 9.5 in (13 x 25.5 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMesh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;\"\u003e180 micron, welded non-stitched seam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;\"\u003eResealable corrosion-resistant locking clip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHolds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;\"\u003eCarbon, resins, bio-media, and other loose media\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;\"\u003eFreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;\"\u003eUnited States\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\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-purigen\"\u003eSeachem Purigen\u003c\/a\u003e is a premium synthetic resin that needs a fine mesh bag like this one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-matrix-biomedia\"\u003eSeachem Matrix\u003c\/a\u003e is high-capacity bio-media for beneficial bacteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/filter-media-cartridges\"\u003eFilter media and cartridges\u003c\/a\u003e for more media to fill your bag.\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;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill fine resins like Purigen escape through the mesh?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The 180 micron mesh is fine enough to hold Purigen and other small resin beads while still allowing good water flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really reusable?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Because the seam is welded rather than stitched and the material resists bleach, acids, and caustics, The Bag holds up to repeated rinsing and media changes for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it in both freshwater and saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The Bag is chemically inert and works in any freshwater or saltwater filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat can I put in it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Any loose media, including activated carbon, chemical resins, bio-media, and phosphate or ammonia removers. Make sure aquarium water flows through the filled bag for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48114719490267,"sku":"3100","price":9.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/the-bag.jpg?v=1767903986","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-the-bag-filter-media","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}