{"product_id":"api-hand-held-algae-pad-for-acrylics","title":"API Hand Held Algae Pad for Acrylics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScrub algae film without scratching the acrylic.\u003c\/strong\u003e The API Hand Held Algae Pad is built specifically for acrylic aquarium walls, not glass. Acrylic is a soft plastic that marks far more easily than glass, so a pad rated for glass can haze or scratch an acrylic panel permanently — this is API's acrylic-only version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft scrubbing pad designed specifically for acrylic aquarium surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeld directly in the hand, with no attached pole, so it reaches into corners, around fittings and along seams a long-handled scraper can't\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClears algae film from acrylic without hazing or scratching the panel when rinsed and used correctly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAPI (Mars Fishcare)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcrylic aquarium surfaces only — not rated for glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack contents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 hand-held pad; no handle or pole included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and saltwater aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcrylic-safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — this is the acrylic-specific version of API's algae pad range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17163010449\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for algae film on acrylic aquarium walls, in freshwater or saltwater setups. Not suitable for glass aquariums — API sells a separate pad rated for glass, and it's the one to use there. Not suitable for dry surfaces or for hardened, calcified buildup that needs a blade rather than a pad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the pad under tap water before and after every use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the pad for trapped grit before use — a single grain of sand caught in the pad is the usual cause of an acrylic scratch, not the pad itself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse light pressure only; extreme pressure can scratch or stress the panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for use on dry surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use this pad on a glass aquarium?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt won't damage glass, but it isn't the right tool for the job. API makes a separate pad rated for glass tanks — use that one on glass and this one on acrylic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy does acrylic need a different pad to glass?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcrylic is a soft plastic that scratches far more easily than glass. A pad rated for glass can carry a coarser finish than acrylic can tolerate; this pad is made to the finer standard acrylic needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this pad come with a handle?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It's a hand-held pad for the arm's-reach zone of the tank. For the base of a deep tank, a pole-mounted acrylic-safe scraper is the better tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs there a warranty on the pad?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a consumable cleaning pad, API doesn't publish a separate warranty term for it. Like any purchase from us, it's covered by the consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"API","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54774195585315,"sku":"17163010449","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/api-hand-held-algae-pad-for-43875853631779.webp?v=1790236363","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/api-hand-held-algae-pad-for-acrylics","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}