{"product_id":"red-sea-filter-media-cup","title":"Red Sea Filter Media Cup","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRed Sea Filter Media Cup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Red Sea Filter Media Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e is a media reactor cup that lets you run carbon, GFO, ceramic media or filter pads in your aquarium or sump to help improve water quality. It suits reef and marine keepers who want a tidy, cost-effective alternative to filter socks, or who want to build a custom filter tower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuns a wide variety of media, including carbon, GFO, filter floss, ceramic media or any other media you prefer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlots in the bottom half of the cup force water to flow down through the media before it can exit freely, so the water makes proper contact with what you have packed inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA cost-effective, ideal replacement for filter socks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLets you create your own custom filter tower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with a media bag for loading and managing your chosen media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePack the cup with the media you want to run: filter floss, ceramic media, carbon, GFO or another media of your choice. Use the included media bag to hold loose media. Water is directed down through the media by the slots in the lower half of the cup before it leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon:\u003c\/strong\u003e helps remove toxins and yellowing pigments from the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGFO:\u003c\/strong\u003e helps remove phosphates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiological media such as MarinePure:\u003c\/strong\u003e adds surface area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter pads only:\u003c\/strong\u003e if you simply want to polish free-floating particles out of the water, place a few handfuls of filter pad in the cup and replace the dirty pads every few days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef and marine aquariums that need extra media filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquarists replacing filter socks in a sump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHobbyists who want to mix and customise their filter media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with all Red Sea Reefer and MAX systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with most pre-made sumps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: approx. 10 cm x 20 cm (4\" x 8\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMin sock opening: approx. 8.9 cm (3.5\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 1 litre (0.26 gal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedia bag size: approx. 13 cm x 25 cm (5\" x 10\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Filter Media Cup (1 litre capacity)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x REEF SPEC Media Bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the Filter Media Cup replace a filter sock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. It is designed as a cost-effective replacement for filter socks. If you only need to polish free-floating particles, a few handfuls of filter pad in the cup is all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat media can I run in it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYou can run carbon, GFO, filter floss, ceramic media or any other media you like. A biological substrate such as MarinePure is also an option for added surface area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit my Red Sea Reefer or MAX system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. It works with all Red Sea Reefer and MAX systems, and it is compatible with most pre-made sumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I change the filter pads?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you are using the cup purely to catch free-floating particles, replace the dirty pads every few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much media does it hold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe cup has a 1 litre capacity. The included media bag measures approx. 13 cm x 25 cm (5\" x 10\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a media bag?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. 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