{"product_id":"fluval-4-plus-polyester-pads","title":"Fluval 4 Plus Polyester Pads","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine polyester media that catches what the foam misses.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine Fluval polyester filter pads, part A192, made for the Fluval 4 Plus internal filter. Sold four to a pack, they sit as the final mechanical stage in the filter, trapping fine suspended particles that pass straight through coarser foam and leaving the water genuinely clear rather than just filtered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Fluval A192\u003c\/strong\u003e — cut to the Fluval 4 Plus media stack, so it seats flat without folding or leaving a gap at the edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine polyester fibre\u003c\/strong\u003e — mechanical filtration for particles finer than sponge foam catches, the difference between \"filtered\" and \"clear\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour pads per pack\u003c\/strong\u003e — enough for several changes without a repeat order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple swap\u003c\/strong\u003e — no cutting or trimming needed; it is a direct replacement, not a universal cut-to-fit pad.\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\u003eA192\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack quantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 pads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMedia type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyester fibre, mechanical filtration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition in filter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinal mechanical stage\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\u003eThis pad is sized specifically for the Fluval 4 Plus internal filter. It is not the same cut as the Fluval 3 Plus pad (A191) — check the model number on your filter body before ordering, since the two are easy to confuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for routine media changes on a Fluval 4 Plus, and for polishing water after a substrate disturbance or a cloudy new setup. Not suitable for other Fluval internal or canister filters — it will not fit the 3 Plus, U-series or 06\/07-series canisters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse in removed tank water at each service to extend the life of a pad rather than replacing it outright. Replace it once it stays grey after rinsing, has compacted flat, or has started to fall apart in the hand — a disintegrating pad sheds fibre into the tank instead of removing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied as genuine Fluval filter media. 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\u003eHow often should I change the polyester pad?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no fixed interval — it depends on bioload and how often the tank is disturbed. Rinse it at each filter service and only replace it once rinsing no longer restores it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the Fluval 3 Plus?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The 3 Plus takes A191, a different size. This pad (A192) is specific to the 4 Plus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use this pad alone without the foam?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is designed to work alongside the filter's foam stage, not to replace it. Removing the foam stage drops the biological filtration the tank relies on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293291397411,"sku":"FA127","price":8.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/fluval-4-plus-polyester-pads-43180026134819.webp?v=1790234935","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-4-plus-polyester-pads","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}