{"product_id":"bioscape-bioscape-carbon-extraction-pad-25-x-45cm","title":"Bioscape Carbon Extraction Pad 25 x 45cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne sheet, cut to fit whatever filter you own.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bioscape Carbon Extraction Pad is a 25 × 45 cm carbon-impregnated poly-fibre sheet you trim to size, for power filters, trickle filters, wet\/dry filters, powerheads, canister filters and pond filters alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne size fits any filter\u003c\/strong\u003e — cut a strip or panel to match your filter's media chamber instead of hunting for a brand-specific cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25 × 45 cm sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e — enough for several cuts on most household filters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemoves tannins, odour and discolouration\u003c\/strong\u003e — activated carbon adsorbs dissolved organics, chlorine, phenols and residual medication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater and marine safe\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBIS21\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSheet size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 × 45 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMedia type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActivated-carbon-impregnated poly-fibre pad, cut-to-fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower filters, trickle filters, wet\/dry filters, powerheads, canister filters, pond filters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it's a cut-to-size sheet rather than a shaped cartridge, it fits almost any filter with an open media compartment — trim it to the chamber size with scissors. It won't help on a filter that only accepts a sealed, brand-specific cartridge with no room to fit trimmed media.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a general guide, replace the cut section roughly every 4 weeks of continuous use — activated carbon has a limited adsorption life and stops improving water clarity once exhausted, though it's not harmful left in place. Rinse a fresh-cut piece before fitting to clear loose carbon dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e any filter with an open media tray or bag — freshwater or marine, including ponds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e filters that only take a sealed, pre-shaped cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by your consumer guarantee rights under Australian Consumer Law if faulty on arrival. Ships as a small parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do I size a piece for my filter?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eLay your old cartridge or media chamber on the sheet and cut around it with scissors, leaving a small margin so it sits snugly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow long does one sheet last?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDepends on your filter's chamber size — most household filters get several cuts from one sheet before it's used up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs it safe for shrimp and plants?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, plain activated carbon media doesn't affect invertebrates or live plants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bioscape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54774334587171,"sku":"BIS21","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/BIS21_2.jpg?v=1782868965","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/bioscape-bioscape-carbon-extraction-pad-25-x-45cm","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}