{"product_id":"fluval-fx4-fx6-phosphate-remover-pads","title":"Fluval FX4\/FX6 Phosphate Remover Filter Media, pad","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis aquarium filter media is a phosphate remover pad for the Fluval FX4 and FX6 canister filters, and one pack holds 3 pads. Each pad weighs 59 g (2.1 oz) and measures 5.5 x 16.5 x 20.5 cm (2.2 x 6.5 x 8.1 in), with a white phosphate resin built into the pad. The pads are made for freshwater and saltwater tanks and work as both chemical and mechanical media.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA262\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphate Remover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem form\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTarget audience\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.3 LB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem dimensions (L x W x H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5 x 16.5 x 20.5 cm (2.2 x 6.5 x 8.1 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59 g (2.1 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNumber of items\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded components\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluval FX4\/FX6 Phosphate Remover Pad, 3pcs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecific uses\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndoor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat the 3-pad pack contains\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pack holds three phosphate remover pads, listed by the brand as Fluval FX4\/FX6 Phosphate Remover Pad, 3pcs. These are the pads that sit in the FX4 and FX6 canister filters, and the count of three gives you spares for later changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow the pads are used in the filter\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFluval positions the pads as 2-in-1 chemical and mechanical filter media: the phosphate resin in the pad handles the chemical side while the pad itself catches floating particles. The same pad traps debris, excess food and waste as water passes through the canister filter. The brand's direction is to replace the pad monthly, or sooner if water testing shows it is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWill these pads fit your filter?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck your canister filter model before ordering. The pads are designed specifically for the Fluval FX4 and FX6, so a different filter model is not covered by that fit. The pack is intended for indoor use in freshwater and saltwater aquariums, so check that your tank is one of those two types. If you test your water, confirm you have a Fluval test kit on hand, since it is not included with the three pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat the phosphate remover pads do\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFluval sells these as 2-in-1 media, combining a chemical role with a mechanical one in a single pad. The pads are infused with phosphate resin, which is what the brand ties to the phosphate remover function. On the mechanical side, the pad catches floating particles as well as debris, excess food and waste. The white colour and the 5.5 x 16.5 x 20.5 cm dimensions are the physical form you handle when you swap a pad in the canister.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat should I check before buying these pads?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many pads come in one pack?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne pack contains 3 phosphate remover pads, and the listed number of items is 3. The included components line names them as Fluval FX4\/FX6 Phosphate Remover Pad, 3pcs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich canister filters do these pads fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pads are designed specifically for the Fluval FX4 and FX6 canister filters. If your filter is a different model, this pad is not the one the brand lists for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo the pads work in a saltwater tank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Fluval, these pads suit both saltwater and freshwater aquariums. Both tank types fall inside that stated range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should a pad be changed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand's direction is to replace the pad monthly, or as required after testing the water. Reading the test result needs a Fluval test kit, which is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat size is each pad?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach pad measures 5.5 x 16.5 x 20.5 cm, or 2.2 x 6.5 x 8.1 in, and weighs 59 g (2.1 oz). 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