Editor's Choice - Our Favorite Aqueon Aquarium Filter Accessories
1. Aqueon QuietFlow Filter Cartridge, Medium
User Ratings: 83 1
Aqueon 100106083 First Impressions
"So far so good!"The box comes with super easy and clear instructions. Keep your stocking of creatures low. I have been buying these bags for years. I replace my filter material in my IM Nuvo 20 reef tank every week. It was nicely packaged and is a high quality filter material. The best part about these in my opinion, is the price. I have been buying these bags for years.
- Aqueon QuietFlow Filter Cartridge, Medium
- Fits Aqueon QuietFlow Filter: LED PRO Size 10 and E Internal 20 gallon
- Ready-to-use cartridge contains high quality activated carbon that keeps water clean, rinse before replacing
- Installs in seconds: align cartridge bottom key slot for an accurate fit inside the Filter
- For optimal performance, change approximately every 4 to 6 weeks
- Do not clean Bioholster when replacing the cartridge as it contains beneficial biological bacteria
- Manufacture: Central Garden & Pet
- Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 7.3 x 0.6 inches; 0.8 Ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The Aqueon 100106083
- Quality [star rating='4.6']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.6']
- Affordability [star rating='5']
Aqueon 100106083 Final Thoughts
"Looks great!"I have been using an Aquaclear 50 on a 20g long planted tank. I have been buying these bags for years. Stop buying those expensive filters, buy this and make your own. I purchased this bulk filter media for a Fluval 207 canister filter. You can run everything on battery backup sockets. It was exactly what I needed and fit beautifully. Just be super careful with the tubes!
Overall Score
4.7
(4558 Points)
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2. Aqueon Replacement Specialty Filter Pads
User Ratings: 81 1
Aqueon 100106278 First Impressions
"See photo."A great addition to the filtration system. Why not save some money to put towards more fish or supplies. I have a Top Fin 10 power filter and these cartridges fit perfectly. I will update more pictures later, once the water isnt cloudy. Plenty strong to support the rocks and gravel in my tank without sagging. I keep tubes of clear silicone sealer around. So stock your tanks a few fish at a time.
- Aqueon Replacement Specialty Filter Pads
- Help to remove excess harmful or toxic ammonia
- Designed to promote a healthy Aquatic environment for Fish and Plants
- For optimal performance, replace every 2 to 3 weeks
- Ammonia Reducing Pads help to remove excess harmful or toxic ammonia
- Carbon Pads remove pollutants and organic debris that discolor water, improving water clarity and reducing odor
- Phosphate Remover Pads help to remove excess phosphate that contribute to algae growth while trapping excess waste, food and other organic debris
- Pre-cut for easy installation
- For optimal performance, replace approximately every 2 to 3
- Manufacture: Central Garden & Pet
- Product Dimensions: 2.75 x 0.5 x 0.5 inches; 0.81 Ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The Aqueon 100106278
- Quality [star rating='5']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.1']
- Affordability [star rating='4.9']
Aqueon 100106278 Final Thoughts
"I have 2 tanks."I will always buy these here on Amazon for the price savings. I double the size and fold them and put the bagged carbon between the layers. My pad collected yellow cloudy color also all waste. That's a long time if you knew how nasty that many shrimp and minnows can be! I even used some in my Fluval 206 canister filter on my freshwater tank. It was easy to assemble and very effective! I bought these to put over the inlet to the filters in my aquariums.
Overall Score
4.7
(4539 Points)
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3. QuietFlow Small Filter Cartridge by Aqueon
User Ratings: 81 2
Aqueon 100106417 First Impressions
"5 gallon enchant tank."If you have a nano tank with filter these would be perfect for that setup. I had to take a blade and run it through all the slats because the factory doesnt q. It was exactly what I needed and fit beautifully. The material is a soft and not abrasive at all. We rinse the filters 2x a day and they remain in continuous 24 hour operation. These work great as pre filter sponge on my quiet flow 10. I will update more pictures later, once the water isnt cloudy.
- QuietFlow Small Filter Cartridge by Aqueon
- Fits Aqueon QuietFlow Filter: E Internal 10 gallon
- Ready-to-use cartridge contains high quality activated carbon that keeps water clean, rinse before replacing
- Installs in seconds: align cartridge bottom key slot for an accurate fit inside the Filter
- For optimal performance, change approximately every 4 to 6 weeks
- Do not clean Bioholster when replacing the cartridge as it contains beneficial biological bacteria
- Manufacture: Central Garden & Pet
- Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.8 x 2.5 inches; 3.2 Ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The Aqueon 100106417
- Quality [star rating='4.2']
- Value For Money [star rating='3.9']
- Affordability [star rating='5']
Aqueon 100106417 Final Thoughts
"You get what you pay for."If you have a nano tank with filter these would be perfect for that setup. The UG is certainly no exception to that. Most plants won't like the highly oxygenated gravel and will die. They do feel a little thin but we'll see how they hold up over time. You may notice this brand is lower cost than some others. You can cap off the ones you don't want to use. Customizable in terms of media used.
Overall Score
4.7
(3891 Points)
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4. Aqueon Filter Cartridge, Large, 6-Pack
User Ratings: 85 1
Aqueon 100106088 First Impressions
"Overall a good product!"They do feel a little thin but we'll see how they hold up over time. I use this in my filter for aquarium 55 gal. The box comes with super easy and clear instructions. And provide a few low current areas in the tank for fish who are stressed to rest. The more you overpopulate your tank, the more frequently you'll have to do this. I purchased these for an aquarium at school. Luckily I'm using powerheads and the weight of it helps hold it in place.
- Aqueon Filter Cartridge, Large, 6-Pack
- Fits Aqueon QuietFlow Filter: LED PRO Size 20 & up and E Internal 40 gallon
- Ready-to-use cartridge contains high quality activated carbon that keeps water clean, rinse before replacing
- Installs in seconds: align cartridge bottom key slot for an accurate fit inside the Filter
- For optimal performance, change approximately every 4 to 6 weeks
- Do not clean Bioholster when replacing the cartridge as it contains beneficial biological bacteria
- Manufacture: Central Garden & Pet
- Item Weight: 12 ounces
- Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 8.4 x 4 inches
- Editor's Impressions Of The Aqueon 100106088
- Quality [star rating='4.7']
- Value For Money [star rating='5']
- Affordability [star rating='5']
Aqueon 100106088 Final Thoughts
"Nada, zilch, nugga."These have prevented my original problem. Cut slightly oversized, it seems very effective as a particulate filter. If you don't know much about this just google it. For obvious reasons, don't put them directly above or below a tank. The Tetra Medium bio-bag slip easily on an original Top Fin plastic holder. Customizable in terms of media used. They are easy to clean but are very small.
Overall Score
4.8
(3564 Points)
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5. Aqueon Aquatic Flat Heaters 5 Watts
User Ratings: 68 6
Aqueon 100533032 First Impressions
"Love this sponge filter."The box comes with super easy and clear instructions. Replace prefilter on pump inlet while filter is running. I also suppose my measuring tape may be off, but I would not think so. The first piece does get a bit dirty and usually only lasts a week. Any floating debri will get caught in a sponge intake on the reverse power head kit. It was exactly what I needed and fit beautifully. If you have several aquariums, use separate UPS backups.
- Aqueon Aquatic Flat Heaters 5 Watts
- Fully submersible
- Vertical or horizontal placement using suction cups that mount to the bottom or side wall of tank
- Quick and easy installation
- Shatterproof construction
- Can be used with glass or acrylic enclosures
- Note: Do NOT operate or leave product plugged in when it is outside of water
- 5 watt works best for up to 2.5 gallon fish tanks
- Manufacture: Central Garden & Pet
- Item Weight: 5.3 ounces
- Product Dimensions: 0.88 x 1.13 x 3.13 inches
- Editor's Impressions Of The Aqueon 100533032
- Quality [star rating='4.4']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.5']
- Affordability [star rating='4.4']
Aqueon 100533032 Final Thoughts
"I would buy it again."The other tank is an old AIO retro tank I have with a media rack in it. I will always buy these here on Amazon for the price savings. It's also a pretty substantial roll. But if you don't weekly vacuum it up, it will eventually clog the filter. I have a Top Fin 10 power filter and these cartridges fit perfectly. I purchase the 8 pack size Large and fits great on my TopFin 40 Gallon Filter. It made no sense why one was ten and the other was twenty.
Overall Score
4.4
(1901 Points)
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6. Aqueon QuietFlow Filter Cartridge, Medium, 12 Cartridges (Pack of 1)
User Ratings: 85 1
Aqueon 100106418 First Impressions
"& was still intact."I had to rinse the sponges after about 2. I double the size and fold them and put the bagged carbon between the layers. I bought these to put over the inlet to the filters in my aquariums. The air stones, plastic tubing, and charcoal were provided which one would expect. Don't get anything smaller than 750VA as you don't want to overload them. I bought these because I was afraid my shrimp were getting sucked up in the filter. You may notice this brand is lower cost than some others.
- Aqueon QuietFlow Filter Cartridge, Medium, 12 Cartridges (Pack of 1)
- Fits Aqueon QuietFlow Filter: LED PRO Size 10 and E Internal 20 gallon
- Ready-to-use cartridge contains high quality activated carbon that keeps water clean, rinse before replacing
- Installs in seconds: align cartridge bottom key slot for an accurate fit inside the Filter
- For optimal performance, change approximately every 4 to 6 weeks
- Do not clean Bioholster when replacing the cartridge as it contains beneficial biological bacteria
- Manufacture: Central Garden & Pet
- Item Weight: 14 ounces
- Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 8.5 x 4.5 inches
- Editor's Impressions Of The Aqueon 100106418
- Quality [star rating='5']
- Value For Money [star rating='5']
- Affordability [star rating='4.6']
Aqueon 100106418 Final Thoughts
"Dump the old carbon out."Outside tank on deck with just a few fish. You can put power heads on the riser tubes to increase the flow through the filter. They do feel a little thin but we'll see how they hold up over time. I can now afford to change all my filters at a fraction of the cost. Work perfect on my shrimp tank to keep them out of the filter. I end up cutting a small 2x3 inch square for each of my media baskets. The injection molding for the plastics leave a lot to be desired.
Overall Score
4.8
(1445 Points)
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Here Are Some Other Related Aquarium Filter Accessories
7. Supreme (Danner) ASP11812 12-Pack Bio-Matrix Carbon/Polyester Filter Pad for Aquarium
User Ratings: 72 19
Danner 250151 First Impressions
"Love this sponge filter."I end up cutting a small 2x3 inch square for each of my media baskets. I had to take a blade and run it through all the slats because the factory doesnt q. Customizable in terms of media used. Also work great as filler for canisters and other filters. I had to rinse the sponges after about 2. Also work great as filler for canisters and other filters. Fun to modify your filter and clean tank as well.
- Supreme (Danner) ASP11812 12-Pack Bio-Matrix Carbon/Polyester Filter Pad for Aquarium
- Carefully designed to maintain the effectiveness of the original filter
- Offers biological chemical and mechanical filtration
- Contains 12 polyester and 12 carbon replacement filter media
- Manufacture: TopDawg Pet Supply
- Product Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 1 inches; 1 Pounds
- Editor's Impressions Of The Danner 250151
- Quality [star rating='4.4']
- Value For Money [star rating='5']
- Affordability [star rating='3.6']
Danner 250151 Final Thoughts
"Great product and def."It was nicely packaged and is a high quality filter material. So stock your tanks a few fish at a time. Within a matter of hours I now have a crystal clear tank with pristine water. For obvious reasons, don't put them directly above or below a tank. I have always had an undergravel filter and my aquariums. The concentration of flow will mean faster clogging, lower flow and motor strain. TopFin frame is on the left, Tetra on the right.
Overall Score
4.1
(23 Points)
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8. Fluval Poly Foam Pad - 3-Pack
User Ratings: 88
Fluval First Impressions
"Great product."The box comes with super easy and clear instructions. Did all of mine The same, never ripped a one and they all fit like a glove. The other tank is an old AIO retro tank I have with a media rack in it. Small amounts of these bubbles can also help oxygenate the water over time. Outside tank on deck with just a few fish. I can now afford to change all my filters at a fraction of the cost. I use this in my filter for aquarium 55 gal.
- Fluval Poly Foam Pad - 3-Pack
- Bio-Screen pad provides an ideal biological surface area for beneficial bacteria to colonize upon
- Poly/Foam Pad effectively performs two stages of mechanical filtration; porous side captures large particles (stage 1), while dense polyester side traps finer debris (stage 2)
- Replacement filter media designed for use with the Fluval C4 Power Filter
- Suitable for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums up to 70 gallons
- Includes one 3-pack of Fluval Bio-Screen and one 3-pack Fluval Poly/Foam Pad
- Editor's Impressions Of The Fluval
- Quality [star rating='5']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.9']
- Affordability [star rating='5']
Fluval Final Thoughts
"Otherwise, very pleased."The air stones, plastic tubing, and charcoal were provided which one would expect. If your looking for a great media pad, stop here and order this! It's also a pretty substantial roll. Nitrates in small doses are not as harmful to the fish as Ammonia. Keep your stocking of creatures low. But a small simple rubber band fixed the issue quickly. I was having a problem with tiny fish getting sucked into the inlets.
Overall Score
4.9
(13 Points)
PRICE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
9. AQUANEAT Aquarium Filter Media Canister Filter Media Set Ceramic Ring Bio Ball Activated Carbon for ...
User Ratings: 77 2
AQUANEAT First Impressions
"See photo."The first piece does get a bit dirty and usually only lasts a week. Tank is clean and all my new shrimp are still alive! I had to rinse the sponges after about 2. And provide a few low current areas in the tank for fish who are stressed to rest. The measurements are about 9 cm long x 4 cm wide and the hole is about 2 cm. The measurements are about 9 cm long x 4 cm wide and the hole is about 2 cm. It was a struggle to keep the water clear before i got the goldfish.
- AQUANEAT Aquarium Filter Media Canister Filter Media Set Ceramic Ring Bio Ball Activated Carbon for SUNSUN Pond Filter Power Filter Top Filter (Triple Pack)
- 3lbs Activated Carbon: Keeps water crystal clear, removes odor, colors, and organic pollutants.
- 3lbs Ceramic Ring: Extremely porous ceramic media offers efficient biological filtration.
- 150 PCS 1 " Bio Balls: New design with bio-sponge inside, the biological loads are maximized within much smaller filter areas.
- All The Filter Media are safe for both freshwater and saltwater
- All the media are prepacked in 8 "x 5.5" reusable mesh media bag. This Sets Includes 3lbs active carbon in 3 bags, 150 pieces of Bio Balls in 3 bags, 3lbs ceramic ring in 3 bags
- Manufacture: AQUANEAT
- Editor's Impressions Of The AQUANEAT
- Quality [star rating='3.9']
- Value For Money [star rating='5']
- Affordability [star rating='4.5']
AQUANEAT Final Thoughts
"Flow rate adjustment."I have found you really have to scrub the outside to get everything cleaned out. I have been buying these bags for years. So here is the product size on the boxes that isn't included in the description! Also work great as filler for canisters and other filters. Once you do have everything it's a good running system. Keep your stocking of creatures low. I had to take a blade and run it through all the slats because the factory doesnt q.
Overall Score
4.7
(223 Points)
PRICE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
10. ZOOPOLR 500g Bio Balls Ceramic Rings Set, Aquarium Biological Filter Media for Fish Tank and Pond, F...
User Ratings: 59
ZOOPOLR First Impressions
"High quality."The filter material itself is good quality material too that doesn't break open. TopFin frame is on the left, Tetra on the right. For obvious reasons, don't put them directly above or below a tank. I had to rinse the sponges after about 2. Also work great as filler for canisters and other filters. But a small simple rubber band fixed the issue quickly. We use this product to the extreme.
- ZOOPOLR 500g Bio Balls Ceramic Rings Set, Aquarium Biological Filter Media for Fish Tank and Pond, Fish Tank Filter, Decorations, Accessories (500g, 1.1lb)
- 12 Filter Media - These include volcanic rocks, medical stone, zeolite, coral sand, nanometer bacterial rings, infrared bacterial rings, biological beads, bio ball, activated carbon, infrared microspheres, ceramic rings and red breathing rings.
- Easily Improve Water Quality - Placing filter material in fish tank and pond.The product can filter and purify water sources in an all-round way, improve the quality of aquarium water, resolve impurities, stabilize PH, clarify your water naturally and cultivate beneficial bacteria with these bio-balls.and create a good living environment for fish.
- Work as a biological filter media - Aquarium bio filter is excellent interaction between air and water and gas exchange. The Bio-balls can give a nice home for beneficial bacteria where they can settle and be fed by water and oxygen. They will also promote gas exchange and increase dissolved oxygen levels. So as to form a good ecological cycle.
- Scientific configuration,Rational combination - The mixing ratio of various filtering materials in the product has been calculated.It can also be used in a variety of ways, which can not only solve the problem of fish tank water quality but also save you time.
- The product contains natural ingredients. Please clean it before use.
- Manufacture: 500g BIo Balls
- Editor's Impressions Of The ZOOPOLR
- Quality [star rating='3.2']
- Value For Money [star rating='3.4']
- Affordability [star rating='4.3']
ZOOPOLR Final Thoughts
"Works as expected."Right now I am letting the filter work it's magic. But if you don't weekly vacuum it up, it will eventually clog the filter. The foam is not coarse as illustrated; it's finer and denser. I have used UG filters for many years. I will update more pictures later, once the water isnt cloudy. Make sure to select the Medium size from Tetra. I even used some in my Fluval 206 canister filter on my freshwater tank.
Overall Score
4.2
(28 Points)
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