{"product_id":"bioscape-bioscape-nitrate-extraction-pad-25-x-45cm","title":"Bioscape Nitrate Extraction Pad 25 x 45cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA cut-to-fit filter pad that pulls nitrate out of the water as it flows through your filter.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bioscape Nitrate Extraction Pad is a 25 x 45 cm sheet of poly-fibre impregnated with nitrate-adsorbing resin, sized to trim down to whatever filter box, canister tray or power filter cartridge you're running.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut to fit\u003c\/strong\u003e — one large sheet trims down with scissors to match your specific filter, rather than being locked to one cartridge shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTargets nitrate specifically\u003c\/strong\u003e — the resin adsorbs nitrate rather than acting as a general-purpose mechanical pad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh or saltwater\u003c\/strong\u003e — works the same way in either water type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSheet size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMedia type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRemoves\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 x 45 cm (approx. 254 x 457 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoly-fibre, resin-impregnated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh or saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe full sheet fits power filters, trickle filters, wet\/dry filters, powerheads, canister filters and pond filters — cut a piece to the size of your existing filter pad or media tray rather than expecting a drop-in fit straight out of the pack. One sheet typically yields several cut-to-size pieces depending on your filter's dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich Bioscape extraction pad do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBioscape's Tropic extraction pad range targets different parameters from the same 25 x 45 cm sheet format: carbon pads pull out dissolved organics, discolouration and odour; ammonia pads target ammonia directly, useful during cycling or after a stocking spike; this nitrate pad targets the nitrate that builds up between water changes. Running more than one type means using separate compartments or trays rather than layering them into one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for freshwater and marine aquariums carrying a nitrate load from feeding, stocking or infrequent water changes. Not the right pad if what you're chasing is ammonia, discolouration or odour — those call for the ammonia or carbon versions instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the cut pad in tank or dechlorinated water before use to clear manufacturing dust. Bioscape doesn't publish a fixed replacement interval for this pad. As a general guide for resin-based nitrate media, plan on replacing a cut section every four to eight weeks, and confirm against your own nitrate test rather than the calendar alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered against manufacturing defects under Bioscape's warranty, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do I cut it to fit my filter?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eLay your existing filter pad or media tray over the sheet as a template and trim around it with scissors — the pad is designed to be cut down rather than used as one fixed shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow often do I need to replace it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo fixed interval is published for the pad itself. As a general guide for resin-based nitrate media, four to eight weeks is a reasonable starting point — test your nitrate to confirm rather than relying on a fixed schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill this replace my water changes?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It holds nitrate down between changes; it doesn't remove the reason nitrate is rising in the first place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it in a reef tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBioscape markets it as suitable for fresh or saltwater use. 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