{"product_id":"fluval-fx5-fx6-polishing-pads-3-pack","title":"Fluval FX5\/FX6 Polishing Pads 3 Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Fluval quick-clear polishing pads for full, sparkling clarity after every clean.\u003c\/strong\u003e These are the fine mechanical polishing pads Fluval builds for its FX-series canister filters, sold as a 3 pack so you have spares ready for the next media change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is Fluval's genuine part \u003cstrong\u003eA246\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it fits the following FX-series canister filters:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluval FX2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluval FX4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluval FX5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluval FX6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt does not fit Fluval's 07-series or G-series canister filters, which use differently shaped polishing pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-fine polyester weave\u003c\/strong\u003e — traps the micro-particles that pass straight through coarser foam, the layer that actually clears cloudy water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrop-in fit\u003c\/strong\u003e — sits in the FX-series top basket alongside your existing media, no trimming required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 pack\u003c\/strong\u003e — enough for one full pad change with a spare left over, or two partial changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Fluval part\u003c\/strong\u003e — manufactured to the exact dimensions of the FX2\/FX4\/FX5\/FX6 basket, unlike generic-fit alternatives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer part number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA246\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluval FX2, FX4, FX5, FX6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack quantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 pads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThick, ultra-fine polyester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMedia type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanical (polishing)\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\u003eWhen to use these\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd a polishing pad on top of your existing biological and mechanical media whenever the water looks hazy — after gravel cleaning, a substrate change, or a deep clean of the canister itself. They are a finishing layer, not a replacement for biological media, and get discarded once they've done the job rather than rinsed and reused.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for any FX2, FX4, FX5 or FX6 owner who wants sparkling water after maintenance, or who is troubleshooting persistent haze. Not suitable as a stand-alone filter medium — these pads have negligible biological capacity and won't cycle a tank on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by Fluval's standard replacement-parts warranty against manufacturing defects, in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. Standard parcel delivery Australia-wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I rinse and reuse these pads?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey can be rinsed once in tank water if only lightly soiled, but the fine weave clogs quickly and most aquarists treat them as a consumable, replacing rather than reusing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill these fit my Fluval FX4?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The FX2, FX4, FX5 and FX6 share the same top basket and polishing pad shape, so one part number covers all four filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow often should I change them?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere's no fixed interval from Fluval — use one whenever you want a clarity boost, typically after maintenance or a cloudy-water event.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDo I need these for normal operation?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Your FX-series filter runs perfectly well on its standard foam and biological media; these pads are an optional polishing step.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293292118307,"sku":"FA34","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/FA34_2.png?v=1782879318","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-fx5-fx6-polishing-pads-3-pack","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}