{"product_id":"seachem-zip-bag-mesh-filter-media","title":"Seachem Zip Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Zip Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e is a reusable mesh filter media bag with a corrosion-proof plastic zipper, made to hold loose filtration media securely in any freshwater or saltwater filter. There are no strings or ties to fuss with: just unzip, fill, and zip it shut. Choose the mesh and size that match your media, from a fine mesh for small granular media up to a large coarse-mesh bag for big canisters and sumps. For the finest resins, reach for the tighter-weave \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-the-bag-filter-media\"\u003eSeachem The Bag\u003c\/a\u003e, and 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\u003eDurable mesh bag with reinforced seams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion-proof plastic zipper, no strings or ties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReusable, just rinse and refill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree mesh options so you can match the bag to your media\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;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eMesh\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;\"\u003eFine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;\"\u003e12.5 x 5.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;\"\u003eAbout 1 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;\"\u003eSmall granular media like PhosGuard, MatrixCarbon, and SeaGel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;\"\u003e12.5 x 5.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;\"\u003eAbout 1 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;\"\u003eIntermediate media larger than resins and sands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;\"\u003eCoarse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;\"\u003e19 x 17 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;\"\u003eUp to 18 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;\"\u003eLarge media and big canister filters or sumps\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;\"\u003eWhich Size Is Right for You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the mesh to your media so it stays contained while water still flows freely. Fine, granular media such as PhosGuard or MatrixCarbon belong in the Small fine-mesh bag. Chunkier media that is larger than resins and sands fits the Medium mesh. For big volumes of large media, like bio-media in a large canister or sump, the Large coarse-mesh bag holds up to 18 liters.\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;\"\u003eZip Bag, reusable mesh filter bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;\"\u003eSmall (fine), Medium, Large (coarse)\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;\"\u003eCorrosion-proof plastic zipper, no strings or ties\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall and Medium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;\"\u003e12.5 x 5.5 in (32 x 14 cm), about 1 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:5px 8px;\"\u003e19 x 17 in (48 x 43 cm), up to 18 L\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-the-bag-filter-media\"\u003eSeachem The Bag\u003c\/a\u003e is a finer 180 micron bag for the smallest resins like Purigen.\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 to fill the coarse-mesh Large.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-purigen\"\u003eSeachem Purigen\u003c\/a\u003e is a premium resin for a fine mesh bag.\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\u003eWhat is the difference between Small and Medium?\u003c\/strong\u003e They share the same 12.5 x 5.5 in size, but the Small has a finer mesh for small granular media, while the Medium has a slightly more open mesh for intermediate media. Pick the mesh based on how fine your media is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Zip Bag reusable?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The seams are reinforced and the zipper is corrosion-proof, so you can rinse it out and refill it many times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it in freshwater and saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The Zip Bag works in any freshwater or saltwater filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does the Large hold?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Large coarse-mesh bag holds up to 18 liters of media, making it a good fit for large canister filters and sumps.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"SM","offer_id":48114706612443,"sku":"1522","price":3.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MD","offer_id":48114706645211,"sku":"1521","price":3.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"LG","offer_id":48114706677979,"sku":"1505","price":7.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/zip-bag-small.jpg?v=1767903737","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-zip-bag-mesh-filter-media","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}