Editor's Choice - Our Favorite Sera Aquarium Filter Accessories
1. Sera Siporax Professional 15 mm 1, 000 mL, 10.2 oz. Aquarium Filter Accessories
User Ratings: 80 2
Sera 8472 First Impressions
"Worth to give a try."These work great as pre filter sponge on my quiet flow 10. Fun to modify your filter and clean tank as well. If you don't know much about this just google it. I missed it in my opinion these filters are a must have. If your looking for a great media pad, stop here and order this! But if you don't weekly vacuum it up, it will eventually clog the filter. I purchase the 8 pack size Large and fits great on my TopFin 40 Gallon Filter.
- Sera Siporax Professional 15 mm 1, 000 mL, 10.2 oz. Aquarium Filter Accessories
- Maximum optimization of biological filtration
- Can colonise aerobic and anaerobic bacteria
- Three-dimensional pore structure, excellent for settling of filter bacteria
- Made in Germany
- For all filters in freshwater and marine aquariums as well as ponds
- All glass biological filter medium
- Available for fresh- and saltwater aquariums as well as garden ponds
- Harbors aerobic and anaearobic bacteria
- Manufacture: Sera North America, Inc.
- Product Dimensions: 3.15 x 4.72 x 7.48 inches; 14.72 Ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The Sera 8472
- Quality [star rating='5']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.7']
- Affordability [star rating='4']
Sera 8472 Final Thoughts
"Works great!"I double the size and fold them and put the bagged carbon between the layers. I will update more pictures later, once the water isnt cloudy. Lets start with the amount of filter material you get. It was nicely packaged and is a high quality filter material. Works well for my low flow Aquaclear 20. The first piece does get a bit dirty and usually only lasts a week. And provide a few low current areas in the tank for fish who are stressed to rest.
Overall Score
4.7
(1303 Points)
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2. Sera Filter Wool 250 g, 8.8 oz. Aquarium Filter Accessories
User Ratings: 82 1
Sera 8463 First Impressions
"I use this on each level."If you don't know much about this just google it. The foam is not coarse as illustrated; it's finer and denser. Particles fall off into the aquarium when you take them off to clean them. Make sure to select the Medium size from Tetra. It was exactly what I needed and fit beautifully. Better than branded media filters cartridges. It includes 12 mesh filter bags& 12 packets of charcoal.
- Sera Filter Wool 250 g, 8.8 oz. Aquarium Filter Accessories
- Country Of Origin : Germany
- The Package Height Of The Product Is 13.78 Inches
- The Package Length Of The Product Is 3.94 Inches
- The Package Width Of The Product Is 7.87 Inches
- Manufacture: Sera North America, Inc.
- Product Dimensions: 3.94 x 7.87 x 13.78 inches; 7.05 Ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The Sera 8463
- Quality [star rating='5']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.8']
- Affordability [star rating='5']
Sera 8463 Final Thoughts
"Nada, zilch, nugga."I have a Top Fin 10 power filter and these cartridges fit perfectly. Does the job and price was less or at least same as big retailers. Ignore all the noise about them being outdated they are a must-have buy it. Also work great as filler for canisters and other filters. But by two weeks, the output did drop. I have a Top Fin 10 power filter and these cartridges fit perfectly. But a small simple rubber band fixed the issue quickly.
Overall Score
4.7
(566 Points)
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3. Sera Siporax Mini Professional 270 G, 9.5 oz. Aquarium Filter Accessories (8476)
User Ratings: 79 1
Sera 8476 First Impressions
"Came on time."These have prevented my original problem. The box comes with super easy and clear instructions. You can put power heads on the riser tubes to increase the flow through the filter. I will keep using these and recommend them to anyone. Within a matter of hours I now have a crystal clear tank with pristine water. Lets start with the amount of filter material you get. You can put power heads on the riser tubes to increase the flow through the filter.
- Sera Siporax Mini Professional 270 G, 9.5 oz. Aquarium Filter Accessories (8476)
- High performance filter medium especially for smaller aquariums
- Maximum optimization of biological filtration
- Can colonise aerobic and anaerobic bacteria
- Three-dimensional pore structure, excellent for settling of filter bacteria
- Made in Germany
- All glass biological filter medium
- Available for fresh- and saltwater aquariums as well as garden ponds
- Harbors aerobic and anaearobic bacteria
- Manufacture: Sera North America, Inc.
- Product Dimensions: 2.36 x 4.72 x 7.48 inches; 8 Ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The Sera 8476
- Quality [star rating='5']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.9']
- Affordability [star rating='5']
Sera 8476 Final Thoughts
"Easy to use repeatedly."Don't restrict air-flow around them as they do get quite warm. If you have several aquariums, use separate UPS backups. This is a lot of filter pad for your money. Have been using this product for few month for my planted tank. It comes with carbon filters, and air stones. That's a long time if you knew how nasty that many shrimp and minnows can be! I have always had an undergravel filter and my aquariums.
Overall Score
4.7
(291 Points)
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4. Sera Super Peat 500 g, 1.1 lb. Aquarium Filter Accessories
User Ratings: 61 4
Sera 8410 First Impressions
"Unbeatable at this price."I took off two points because the pictures are misleading. It includes 12 mesh filter bags& 12 packets of charcoal. Every tank should have intake sponges. Of course you will need to let the silicone cure before installing in water. The first piece does get a bit dirty and usually only lasts a week. That's a long time if you knew how nasty that many shrimp and minnows can be! We operate a saltwater bait store, dealing in live shrimp and bull minnows.
- Sera Super Peat 500 g, 1.1 lb. Aquarium Filter Accessories
- Lastingly stabilizes a slightly acidic pH value
- Gentle reduction of water hardness
- Natural chelate formers bind toxic heavy metals
- Prophylactic against spawn fungus and infestation
- Natural algae prevention by light filtration
- Manufacture: Sera North America, Inc.
- Product Dimensions: 3.15 x 4.72 x 7.48 inches; 1.1 Pounds
- Editor's Impressions Of The Sera 8410
- Quality [star rating='4.6']
- Value For Money [star rating='5']
- Affordability [star rating='3.4']
Sera 8410 Final Thoughts
"At a time."The main part is cleaning, that I need to find out. I change my filters once a month, so the 12 pack lasts me a year! I had to take a blade and run it through all the slats because the factory doesnt q. Keep your stocking of creatures low. Keep your stocking of creatures low. I will keep using these and recommend them to anyone. TopFin frame is on the left, Tetra on the right.
Overall Score
4.3
(203 Points)
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5. Sera Filter Wool 500 g, 1.1 lb. Aquarium Filter Accessories
User Ratings: 85
Sera 8466 First Impressions
"I highly recommend it."I had to rinse the sponges after about 2. Every tank should have intake sponges. Within a matter of hours I now have a crystal clear tank with pristine water. They do feel a little thin but we'll see how they hold up over time. I keep tubes of clear silicone sealer around. You can also buy solutions that have the bacteria in them to also get started faster. So stock your tanks a few fish at a time.
- Sera Filter Wool 500 g, 1.1 lb. Aquarium Filter Accessories
- Country Of Origin : Germany
- The Package Height Of The Product Is 21.65 Inches
- The Package Length Of The Product Is 4.33 Inches
- The Package Width Of The Product Is 9.84 Inches
- Manufacture: Sera North America, Inc.
- Product Dimensions: 4.33 x 9.84 x 21.65 inches; 1.06 Pounds
- Editor's Impressions Of The Sera 8466
- Quality [star rating='3.8']
- Value For Money [star rating='5']
- Affordability [star rating='4.6']
Sera 8466 Final Thoughts
"See photo."The more you overpopulate your tank, the more frequently you'll have to do this. We operate a saltwater bait store, dealing in live shrimp and bull minnows. I bought these because I was afraid my shrimp were getting sucked up in the filter. I change my filters once a month, so the 12 pack lasts me a year! The injection molding for the plastics leave a lot to be desired. This improves flow and prolongs time between cleaning. The injection molding for the plastics leave a lot to be desired.
Overall Score
4.8
(95 Points)
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6. Sera Siporax Professional 15 mm 10 L, 6.4 lb. Aquarium Filter Accessories, White (8474)
User Ratings: 89
Sera 8474 First Impressions
"The hole is smaller."But by two weeks, the output did drop. I also suppose my measuring tape may be off, but I would not think so. Cut slightly oversized, it seems very effective as a particulate filter. You will also need to replace their rechargeable batteries about every 2 years or so. Small amounts of these bubbles can also help oxygenate the water over time. The first piece does get a bit dirty and usually only lasts a week. I will keep using these and recommend them to anyone.
- Sera Siporax Professional 15 mm 10 L, 6.4 lb. Aquarium Filter Accessories, White (8474)
- Included Components: All Glass Filter Media
- All glass biological filter medium
- Available for fresh- and saltwater aquariums as well as garden ponds
- Harbors aerobic and anaearobic bacteria
- Three dimensional pore structure
- Innovative high quality mechanical filter media
- Filters even finest particles, such as sludge and floating algae
- For crystal clear water within 24 hours
- Manufacture: Sera North America, Inc.
- Product Dimensions: 11.42 x 11.42 x 10.63 inches; 6.4 Pounds
- Editor's Impressions Of The Sera 8474
- Quality [star rating='5']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.2']
- Affordability [star rating='5']
Sera 8474 Final Thoughts
"I love it!"You can run everything on battery backup sockets. The foam is not coarse as illustrated; it's finer and denser. So stock your tanks a few fish at a time. Don't get anything smaller than 750VA as you don't want to overload them. It was a struggle to keep the water clear before i got the goldfish. This is a lot of filter pad for your money. You will also need to replace their rechargeable batteries about every 2 years or so.
Overall Score
4.9
(38 Points)
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7. Sera (Pond Crystal Clear Professional 350g, 12.3 oz Aquarium Filter Accessories
User Ratings: 60 9
Sera 44518 First Impressions
"I would recommend these."Keep your stocking of creatures low. If you have several aquariums, use separate UPS backups. The injection molding for the plastics leave a lot to be desired. My pad collected yellow cloudy color also all waste. I double the size and fold them and put the bagged carbon between the layers. I've definitely noticed a difference in my water quality. I'm using this pad to HOB filters AC70 bottom and top of it’s sponge.
- Sera (Pond Crystal Clear Professional 350g, 12.3 oz Aquarium Filter Accessories
- High performance Filter Medium for mechanical filtration
- Easily remove small particles (like Floating algae and sludge)
- For freshwater and marine aquariums as well as ponds
- For all types of filters
- All glass biological filter medium
- Available for fresh- and saltwater aquariums as well as garden ponds
- Harbors aerobic and anaearobic bacteria
- Three dimensional pore structure
- Manufacture: Sera North America, Inc.
- Product Dimensions: 12 x 12 x 16 inches; 12.32 Ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The Sera 44518
- Quality [star rating='3.7']
- Value For Money [star rating='3.3']
- Affordability [star rating='4.2']
Sera 44518 Final Thoughts
"Without making a mess!"The best part about these in my opinion, is the price. Plenty strong to support the rocks and gravel in my tank without sagging. I rinsed and reuse same pad again 3 times and trashed later. The more you overpopulate your tank, the more frequently you'll have to do this. I have been buying these bags for years. These have prevented my original problem. I missed it in my opinion these filters are a must have.
Overall Score
4.3
(26 Points)
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8. Sera Marin Protein Skimmer PS 200 Aquarium Filter Accessories
User Ratings: 39 17
Sera 31118 First Impressions
"I bought the 6ft roll."It's a pain in the butt to put together the directions don’t do it that well. I had to rinse the sponges after about 2. I'm using this pad to HOB filters AC70 bottom and top of it’s sponge. For obvious reasons, don't put them directly above or below a tank. Just be super careful with the tubes! The other tank is an old AIO retro tank I have with a media rack in it. We use this product to the extreme.
- Sera Marin Protein Skimmer PS 200 Aquarium Filter Accessories
- Country Of Origin : China
- The Package Height Of The Product Is 14.37 Inches
- The Package Length Of The Product Is 4.33 Inches
- The Package Width Of The Product Is 5.51 Inches
- Manufacture: Sera North America, Inc.
- Product Dimensions: 4.33 x 5.51 x 14.37 inches; 2.09 Pounds
- Editor's Impressions Of The Sera 31118
- Quality [star rating='3']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.3']
- Affordability [star rating='3']
Sera 31118 Final Thoughts
"Unbeatable at this price."The concentration of flow will mean faster clogging, lower flow and motor strain. I have used UG filters for many years. I use two layers of floss before the water goes to and through my chemical media. I've definitely noticed a difference in my water quality. Never use live rooting plants with UG filters. Customizable in terms of media used. I have used UG filters for many years.
Overall Score
3.5
(20 Points)
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9. Sera Siporax Pond 25 mm 50 L, 24.2 lb. Aquarium Filter Accessories, White (8480)
User Ratings: 50
Sera 8480 First Impressions
"Easy to use repeatedly."Replace prefilter on pump inlet while filter is running. I don't advise using a UG filter as the only filtration source in large tanks. Customizable in terms of media used. I also suppose my measuring tape may be off, but I would not think so. You can cap off the ones you don't want to use. It works okay for now but I hope it does not mess up my filter in the long run. Plenty strong to support the rocks and gravel in my tank without sagging.
- Sera Siporax Pond 25 mm 50 L, 24.2 lb. Aquarium Filter Accessories, White (8480)
- Included Components: All Glass Filter Media
- All glass biological filter medium
- Available for fresh- and saltwater aquariums as well as garden ponds
- Harbors aerobic and anaearobic bacteria
- Three dimensional pore structure
- Innovative high quality mechanical filter media
- Filters even finest particles, such as sludge and floating algae
- For crystal clear water within 24 hours
- Manufacture: Sera North America, Inc.
- Product Dimensions: 11.81 x 15.75 x 22.83 inches; 24.2 Pounds
- Editor's Impressions Of The Sera 8480
- Quality [star rating='3.5']
- Value For Money [star rating='3.3']
- Affordability [star rating='4.2']
Sera 8480 Final Thoughts
"5 gallon tank."Replace prefilter on pump inlet while filter is running. I had a 90 gallon aquarium that I did not use an undergravel filter in. It made no sense why one was ten and the other was twenty. I have a Top Fin 10 power filter and these cartridges fit perfectly. Better than branded media filters cartridges. The air stones, plastic tubing, and charcoal were provided which one would expect. It was nicely packaged and is a high quality filter material.
Overall Score
4.0
(2 Points)
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Here Are Some Other Related Aquarium Filter Accessories
10. Finest-Filters 200g Granulated Activated Carbon/Charcoal for Aquarium and Pond Filters
User Ratings: 69 3
Finest-Filters First Impressions
"Overall a good product!"It eventually begins to decompose into ammonia which is harmful to your fish. 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. If your looking for a great media pad, stop here and order this! Replace prefilter on pump inlet while filter is running. We use this product to the extreme. The Tetra Medium bio-bag slip easily on an original Top Fin plastic holder.
- Finest-Filters 200g Granulated Activated Carbon/Charcoal for Aquarium and Pond Filters
- Finest-Filters Granulated Activated Carbon is a very effective chemical media for use within aquarium and pond filters
- Quantity of carbon you will receive: 200grams
- Suitable for all types and makes of filter - in both fresh and saltwater aquariums
- FREE Small media bag also included. These bags are 10.5" x 3" and come with a reusable clip, allowing you to refill the bag
- Product is supplied in a grip seal bag, allowing you to store the remaining product
- Manufacture: Finest-Filters
- Editor's Impressions Of The Finest-Filters
- Quality [star rating='4.4']
- Value For Money [star rating='3.8']
- Affordability [star rating='3.9']
Finest-Filters Final Thoughts
"Unbeatable at this price."I have found you really have to scrub the outside to get everything cleaned out. For my smaller fish tank I find that it is just enough. If you have several aquariums, use separate UPS backups. Once you do have everything it's a good running system. I purchase the 8 pack size Large and fits great on my TopFin 40 Gallon Filter. You can also buy solutions that have the bacteria in them to also get started faster. Within a matter of hours I now have a crystal clear tank with pristine water.
Overall Score
4.5
(141 Points)
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