Filter Media Bags

Filter Media Bags

Filter Media Bags are reusable, zippered mesh bags that hold your loose filter media, keeping your aquarium's filtration system organised and easy to maintain. They suit any aquarist who wants to contain carbon, ceramic rings, bio-balls or similar media without losing good water flow.

Key Benefits

• Versatile: holds a wide range of filter media, including activated carbon, ceramic rings, bio-balls, ammonia remover or whatever else your aquarium requires.
• Good water flow: the mesh construction lets water pass freely through the media, supporting efficient filtration, cleaner, clearer water and a healthier environment for your aquatic life.
• Durable and reusable: built to last, so you can rinse the bag and use it again, which adds long-term value to your routine maintenance.
• Easy to fill and secure: a sturdy zipper closure makes it simple to load the media and keep it contained.
• Tidy filtration: separating different media into their own bags makes the filter easier to organise and service.

How to Use

• Open the zipper and fill the bag with your chosen filter media.
• Close the zipper firmly so the media stays secured inside the bag.
• Place the filled bag in your filtration system, where water can flow through the mesh and the media.
• When the bag needs cleaning, rinse it and reuse it.

Suitable For

• Aquarium filtration systems that use loose media such as activated carbon, ceramic rings, bio-balls and ammonia remover.
• Medium-sized aquariums (medium bag), or use several medium bags across multiple larger tanks.
• Bigger aquariums that need more room for their filter media (large bag).

Available Sizes

• Medium Bag: 15 cm x 20 cm. This black media bag is ideal for medium-sized aquariums or can be used in multiple larger tanks.
• Large Bag: 26 cm x 31 cm. This white large media bag provides ample space for the filtration needs of bigger aquariums.

Please note: the bag colour depends on availability at the time and may not match the colour shown in the product image.

Frequently Asked Questions

What filter media can I put in these bags?
They suit a wide array of media, including activated carbon, ceramic rings, bio-balls and ammonia remover, or any other media your aquarium requires.

Are the bags reusable?
Yes. They are made to last and can be rinsed and reused, so you don't need to replace the bag each time you service your filter.

Will the bag restrict water flow through my media?
The mesh construction is designed to promote maximum water flow through the media, so the water can be filtered efficiently.

Which size should I choose?
The range comes in a medium bag at 15 cm x 20 cm and a large bag at 26 cm x 31 cm. The medium suits medium-sized aquariums, or can be used across multiple larger tanks. The large gives ample space for the filtration needs of bigger aquariums.

How do the bags close?
Each bag has a sturdy zipper closure, so you can fill it easily and secure the media inside.

Can I choose the bag colour?
No. The colour is determined by availability at the time and may differ from the colour in the product image.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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