{"product_id":"seachem-tidal-polishing-pad-50-micron-fine-filter","title":"Seachem Tidal Polishing Pad","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .aq-pd { font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #1a1a1a; max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.7; }\n  .aq-pd h2 { font-size: 1.45em; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.01em; border-left: 4px solid #c0392b; padding-left: 12px; margin: 2em 0 0.6em; }\n  .aq-pd h3 { font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 700; margin: 1.2em 0 0.4em; color: #c0392b; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; }\n  .aq-pd p { margin: 0.5em 0 1em; }\n  .aq-callout { background: #1a1a1a; color: #fff; border-radius: 4px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 1.6em 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.93em; line-height: 1.6; }\n  .aq-callout strong { color: #f5c518; }\n  .aq-features { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr)); gap: 14px; margin: 1em 0 1.6em; }\n  .aq-feature-card { background: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; padding: 14px 16px; border-left: 3px solid #c0392b; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.9em; }\n  .aq-feature-card strong { display: block; margin-bottom: 3px; color: #1a1a1a; }\n  .aq-feature-card span { color: #555; }\n  .aq-compare { overflow-x: auto; margin: 1em 0 1.6em; }\n  .aq-compare table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.88em; min-width: 520px; }\n  .aq-compare th { background: #c0392b; color: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase; }\n  .aq-compare th:first-child { background: #1a1a1a; text-align: left; }\n  .aq-compare td { padding: 8px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; }\n  .aq-compare td:first-child { text-align: left; font-weight: 600; color: #444; background: #fafafa; }\n  .aq-compare tr:nth-child(even) td:not(:first-child) { background: #fff8f8; }\n  .aq-check { color: #27ae60; font-weight: 700; }\n  .aq-dash { color: #bbb; }\n  .aq-specs-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 1em; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.93em; }\n  .aq-specs-table th { background: #1a1a1a; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.82em; }\n  .aq-specs-table td { padding: 8px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; vertical-align: top; }\n  .aq-specs-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: #f9f9f9; }\n  .aq-specs-table td:first-child { font-weight: 600; width: 45%; color: #444; }\n  .aq-tab-radio { display: none; }\n  .aq-tab-labels { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 1.4em 0 0; }\n  .aq-tab-label { display: inline-block; padding: 10px 22px; border: 2px solid #c0392b; background: #fff; color: #c0392b; font-weight: 700; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.9em; cursor: pointer; border-radius: 3px; letter-spacing: 0.04em; transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s; user-select: none; }\n  .aq-tab-label:hover { background: #e8c4c1; }\n  .aq-tab-panel { display: none; }\n  #aq-pp-35:checked ~ .aq-tab-labels label[for=\"aq-pp-35\"],\n  #aq-pp-55:checked ~ .aq-tab-labels label[for=\"aq-pp-55\"],\n  #aq-pp-75:checked ~ .aq-tab-labels label[for=\"aq-pp-75\"],\n  #aq-pp-110:checked ~ .aq-tab-labels label[for=\"aq-pp-110\"] {\n    background: #c0392b; color: #fff;\n  }\n  #aq-pp-35:checked ~ .aq-panels #aq-pp-panel-35,\n  #aq-pp-55:checked ~ .aq-panels #aq-pp-panel-55,\n  #aq-pp-75:checked ~ .aq-panels #aq-pp-panel-75,\n  #aq-pp-110:checked ~ .aq-panels #aq-pp-panel-110 {\n    display: block;\n  }\n  .aq-note { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.82em; color: #777; margin-top: -0.5em; font-style: italic; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aq-pd\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Tidal Polishing Pad\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fine-mesh mechanical filter pad cut to the exact dimensions of your Seachem Tidal hang-on-back power filter. The 50-micron pad traps the finest suspended debris, leaving the water column visibly polished after just a few hours of run time. Pair with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-matrix-carbon\"\u003eSeachem Matrix Carbon\u003c\/a\u003e or browse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/filter-media-cartridges\"\u003eFilter Media \u0026amp; Cartridges\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"aq-callout\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eFinal polishing stage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Polishing Pad sits at the end of the Tidal MaxFlow chamber to catch the fine debris that mechanical sponges miss. Crystal-clear water in hours, not days.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat It Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eMechanical filtration works in stages. The coarse sponge catches large debris, the fine sponge catches mid-size particles, and the polishing pad grabs the rest: bacterial blooms, fine substrate dust kicked up during a water change, microbubbles, and the suspended particulate that hazes a tank after maintenance. This pad is the final pass before the water returns to the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eFeatures for All Variants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"aq-features\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50 micron filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatches the fine particulate that coarser sponges miss.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrop-in replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-cut to the exact Tidal MaxFlow chamber dimensions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisposable, not rinsable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplace when clogged. The fine fiber will not survive a rinse and reuse cycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolishes after maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRestores crystal clarity within hours of a substrate cleaning or water change.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh or saltwater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafe and effective in freshwater, planted, and reef Tidal setups.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse with Tidal mechanical sponges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePad sits downstream of the standard sponge stack. Stage-by-stage filtration without bypass.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"aq-note\"\u003eSelect a model in the tab section below for the full spec sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"aq-compare\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTidal 35\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTidal 55\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTidal 75\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTidal 110\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTidal 35 HOB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTidal 55 HOB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTidal 75 HOB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTidal 110 HOB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTank size (max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 35 gal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 55 gal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 75 gal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 110 gal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicron rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aq-check\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aq-check\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aq-check\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aq-check\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaltwater safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aq-check\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aq-check\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aq-check\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aq-check\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6615\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6616\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6617\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6618\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eDetailed Variant Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eClick a model below to view its individual specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cinput type=\"radio\" class=\"aq-tab-radio\" id=\"aq-pp-35\" name=\"aq-polish-pad-tab\" checked\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"radio\" class=\"aq-tab-radio\" id=\"aq-pp-55\" name=\"aq-polish-pad-tab\"\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"radio\" class=\"aq-tab-radio\" id=\"aq-pp-75\" name=\"aq-polish-pad-tab\"\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"radio\" class=\"aq-tab-radio\" id=\"aq-pp-110\" name=\"aq-polish-pad-tab\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"aq-tab-labels\"\u003e\n    \u003clabel for=\"aq-pp-35\" class=\"aq-tab-label\"\u003eTidal 35 (up to 35 gal)\u003c\/label\u003e\n    \u003clabel for=\"aq-pp-55\" class=\"aq-tab-label\"\u003eTidal 55 (up to 55 gal)\u003c\/label\u003e\n    \u003clabel for=\"aq-pp-75\" class=\"aq-tab-label\"\u003eTidal 75 (up to 75 gal)\u003c\/label\u003e\n    \u003clabel for=\"aq-pp-110\" class=\"aq-tab-label\"\u003eTidal 110 (up to 110 gal)\u003c\/label\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"aq-panels\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-tab-panel\" id=\"aq-pp-panel-35\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eTidal 35 (nano and small community tanks)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eSized for the Seachem Tidal 35 HOB. Perfect for nano reef tanks, betta tanks, planted nanos, and small community freshwater tanks up to 35 gallons. Single pad fits the MaxFlow polishing slot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"aq-specs-table\"\u003e\n        \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6615\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeachem Tidal 35 HOB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTank size (max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 35 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicron rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacement interval\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 2 to 4 weeks, or when visibly clogged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-tab-panel\" id=\"aq-pp-panel-55\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eTidal 55 (mid-size freshwater and reef tanks)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eSized for the Seachem Tidal 55 HOB. Suited to 40 to 55 gallon community freshwater builds, mature planted tanks, and saltwater nano reefs. The mid-size sweet spot of the Tidal lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"aq-specs-table\"\u003e\n        \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6616\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeachem Tidal 55 HOB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTank size (max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 55 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicron rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacement interval\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 2 to 4 weeks, or when visibly clogged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-tab-panel\" id=\"aq-pp-panel-75\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eTidal 75 (full-size community and reef)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eSized for the Seachem Tidal 75 HOB. Built for 55 to 75 gallon community freshwater builds, larger planted tanks, and reef tanks that need consistent fine-particulate removal. Pairs with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-tidal-75-hob-power-filter\"\u003eTidal 75 HOB Power Filter\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"aq-specs-table\"\u003e\n        \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6617\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeachem Tidal 75 HOB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTank size (max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 75 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicron rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacement interval\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 2 to 4 weeks, or when visibly clogged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-tab-panel\" id=\"aq-pp-panel-110\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eTidal 110 (large tanks and heavy bioload)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eSized for the Seachem Tidal 110 HOB, the largest in the Tidal lineup. Right size for 75 to 110 gallon tanks, large cichlid setups, and reef tanks with elevated bioload. Largest pad surface area, longest service life per swap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"aq-specs-table\"\u003e\n        \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6618\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeachem Tidal 110 HOB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTank size (max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 110 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicron rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacement interval\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 2 to 4 weeks, or when visibly clogged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhich Size Is Right for You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTidal 35:\u003c\/strong\u003e nano tanks, betta tanks, planted nanos, and small community setups up to 35 gallons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTidal 55:\u003c\/strong\u003e standard 40 to 55 gallon community freshwater or a saltwater nano reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTidal 75:\u003c\/strong\u003e full 55 to 75 gallon builds, mature planted tanks, and reef tanks needing daily polishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTidal 110:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 to 110 gallon tanks, large cichlid setups, or any heavy-bioload system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eHow To Replace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e1. Unplug the Tidal filter and lift the lid.\u003cbr\u003e\n  2. Pull the media basket out of the filter housing.\u003cbr\u003e\n  3. Remove the spent polishing pad. The pad will be visibly loaded with brown or gray fine debris.\u003cbr\u003e\n  4. Drop the new polishing pad into the polishing slot, fluffy side facing up.\u003cbr\u003e\n  5. Re-seat the basket, replace the lid, and plug the filter back in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-tidal-75-hob-power-filter\"\u003eSeachem Tidal 75 HOB Power Filter\u003c\/a\u003e, the host filter for the Tidal 75 pad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-matrix-carbon\"\u003eSeachem Matrix Carbon (bulk)\u003c\/a\u003e, the chemical-filtration stage that pairs with mechanical polishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-prime-complete-concentrated-water-conditioner\"\u003eSeachem Prime\u003c\/a\u003e, the water conditioner we recommend for every water change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/filter-media-cartridges\"\u003eAll filter media and cartridges\u003c\/a\u003e: sponges, biomedia, filter socks, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often do I replace the polishing pad?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery 2 to 4 weeks under normal load, or sooner if the pad is visibly clogged. A loaded pad chokes flow through the filter, so do not stretch the interval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I rinse and reuse the pad?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The fine fiber breaks down under tap-water pressure and loses its 50-micron rating after the first rinse. Treat polishing pads as disposable, unlike the coarser sponges that can be rinsed in old tank water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I still need a coarse sponge if I use this pad?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The polishing pad is the final stage, not a replacement for the standard mechanical sponge. Without the sponge upstream, the pad clogs in days instead of weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The pad is inert polyester. 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