Acurel LLC Waste and Debris Reducing Media Pad, Aquarium and Pond Filter Accessory, 10-Inch by 18-Inch

I've been using the Accurel media pads in my Marina S20 filter for about a year. When cut to size, it easily slips into the filter's slots. It is stiff, which makes it very easy to slide into place. It also seems to have a tighter weave than other media pads, so it catches even the tiniest specs of debris. My filter also has Purigen, and,in the far section of the filter, I use an Accurel Ammonia Reducing pad, which I also cut to size. Since I use only a piece at a time, the large pad is cost-effective. The water in my 5-1/2 gallon fish tank remains perfectly clear and the fish remain healthy. Because of the stiffness and the density, I much prefer the Accurel white media to the standard blue and white style. Just be sure to rinse it well before placing it into your filter to get out any loose fibers that might be clinging to it.

I started using this in my canister filter after I had persistent algae problems from my tap water. What I like about the product is that it gets the very finest particles of debris. I was using a cheaper version of filter medium for a couple of years but I can see a difference in the water quality using this product. I will continue to purchase this.

I really love these filter pads. And a little goes a long way. With this 1 packet I have pieces of this pad in 4 different filters (with other media of course) These pads are perfect for growing beneficial bacteria. Very easy to clean. Great product and I will be buying again!!!

I use them in between my coarser sponge and filter floss. It works great and lasts a bit before i have to replace it.

I currently own a Penguin Biowheel 150 HOB filter on my 29L aquarium. Refusing to use Marineland's inadequate cartridge filter, I purchased this to fit into the same slot as the cartridge. I managed to cut it just so right and in addition I added Seachem's Purigen and Matrix Carbon. This combination did prove to make my tank's water quality pristine, and the nitrogen cycle was kept in check. However, I've recently purchased a huge bag of filter fiber and noticed much better results for less money. You see, although the media pad is awesome, ultimately the shape I cut leaves an unusable amount behind. The Penguin 150 is unforgiving to media pads. Due to the amount of water flow, Acurel's pad eventually clogs sooner than I'd expected potentially leading to frequent and expensive replacements. Whereas Filter Floss/Fiber can be shaped to any sized compartment with ease and longevity polishing my water perfectly. I refuse to fully denounce Acurel's medi pad. It's just not appropriate for my specific setup. I rated 4 stars for it's great filtering ability...minus 1 star for it's lack of long term and diverse filter type utilization. Simply put, I've moved on to better!

This pad is great. I can cut it to the size I need and put it in my powerhead filter. I first used another company's filter and after just two days with my tank was cloudy. I replaced the pad with this and my tank was crystal clear by the next morning.

Very thin filter. I would not use it again.

I've used a lot of different types of material since raising fish and I'm very pleased with this product. It appears to hold up well and my tank's have never looked better. I'm using this in my Fluval canister as well as my behind the tank types, this material is very cost effective at a fraction of what Fluval charges...I don't believe a person can possibly go wrong with this purchase. I will certainly be purchasing more from here on out!