{"product_id":"fluval-c4-hang-on-filter-poly-foam-pad","title":"Fluval C4 Hang On Filter Poly\/Foam Pad","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo mechanical filtration stages built into one pad, made for the Fluval C4 only.\u003c\/strong\u003e The poly\/foam pad sits downstream of the coarse foam pre-filter in a Fluval C4, combining a porous foam face that catches larger particles with a denser polyester face that traps fine debris — effectively two mechanical stages in a single piece of media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Fluval part 14010\u003c\/strong\u003e — the correct size and stage for the C4's second mechanical compartment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as a 3-pack\u003c\/strong\u003e — enough for several media changes without reordering every month.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-sided design\u003c\/strong\u003e — porous foam traps larger particles, the denser polyester layer catches the fine debris the foam misses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtects downstream media\u003c\/strong\u003e — polishing the water before it reaches the carbon and biological stages keeps those media working on chemistry and biology rather than clogging on silt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this fit my filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFilter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluval C4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — this is the correct poly\/foam pad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluval C2 \/ Fluval C3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo — different media sizing, not interchangeable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree poly\/foam pads, sized for the C4's second mechanical media compartment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluval C4 hang-on power filters, freshwater or marine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluval C2 or C3 filters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace rather than rinse once the pad visibly discolours and flow noticeably slows — the fine polyester side clogs faster than the coarse foam pre-filter and doesn't recover fully with rinsing the way coarser foam does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by Fluval's standard parts warranty against manufacturing defects, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Standard parcel freight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the difference between the foam pad and the poly\/foam pad?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foam pad is the coarse first-stage pre-filter. This poly\/foam pad sits after it and adds a finer polyester layer, giving a second, finer mechanical stage in the same media slot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many should I keep on hand?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 3-pack typically covers several months of routine changes, depending on bioload and how often you're topping up mechanical media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I rinse and reuse this pad?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foam side can be rinsed a few times, but once the polyester face clogs and discolours it's more effective to replace it than keep rinsing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293298868515,"sku":"FLC03B","price":23.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/fluval-c4-hang-on-filter-pol-43875496034595.webp?v=1790236671","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-c4-hang-on-filter-poly-foam-pad","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}