{"product_id":"fluval-3-plus-polyester-pads","title":"Fluval 3 Plus Polyester Pads","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA clogged pad, not a tired motor, is usually why flow has dropped.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the genuine Fluval A191 polyester pad for the Fluval 3 Plus internal filter — the mechanical polishing stage that traps the fine particulate foam alone lets through. The 3 Plus was discontinued some years ago in favour of the current Fluval U3, but the media is still made, so a 3 Plus that still runs doesn't need retiring just because the pads got harder to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Fluval A191\u003c\/strong\u003e — cut to the Fluval 3 Plus media chamber, so it sits without gaps that let water bypass the pad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical polishing stage\u003c\/strong\u003e — traps fine floating debris that foam media alone doesn't catch, the difference between filtered water and clear water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as a 4-pack\u003c\/strong\u003e — enough for a clean-and-dirty rotation instead of waiting for one pad to fully clog before replacing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeeps an older filter working\u003c\/strong\u003e — the genuine pad for a superseded model, not a generic cut-to-fit substitute.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer part number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA191\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold as\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack of 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMedia type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyester mechanical pad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFilter fitted\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluval 3 Plus internal filter\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\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits the Fluval 3 Plus internal filter specifically. It does not fit the current Fluval U3, which replaced the 3 Plus and uses a different media format — check the model printed on the filter body if you're unsure which one you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included, and not included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes 4 x polyester pad. Does not include the foam insert or carbon pad the Fluval 3 Plus also uses — separate media, sold separately where available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for anyone still running a Fluval 3 Plus internal filter. Not suitable for the current U3, or for any canister filter — this is internal filter media only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace when the pad has gone grey and matted and flow has visibly dropped, rather than on a fixed schedule — how fast that happens depends on stocking and how often the tank is cleaned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a genuine Fluval replacement part. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law apply in full and nothing here limits them. Ships as a standard small parcel anywhere in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the Fluval U3?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The U3 replaced the 3 Plus and uses a different media format. This pad is genuine-fit for the 3 Plus only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often should I replace the pad?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it's visibly grey, matted or clogged and flow has dropped — not on a fixed interval, since that depends on your tank's bioload.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMy Fluval 3 Plus is hard to source parts for — what's the alternative?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluval's current equivalent is the U3 Underwater Filter, rated to 150 L (40 US gal). It's a different filter, not a drop-in replacement, but it's the model Fluval still supports.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293291331875,"sku":"FA126","price":7.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/fluval-3-plus-polyester-pads-43180026069283.webp?v=1790234936","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-3-plus-polyester-pads","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}