{"product_id":"red-sea-reef-media-cup","title":"Red Sea Reef Media Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuts your filter media directly in the water path instead of sitting loose in a corner of the sump.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Red Sea Reef Media Cup is a drop-in replacement for a filter sock mount, holding a reusable media bag with slots that force water down through whatever you've loaded — carbon, GFO, biopellets or filter floss — rather than letting it bypass around the outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForces full contact with your media\u003c\/strong\u003e — slotted at the base so water has to pass through the bag, not around it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits existing filter sock mounting hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e — a cost-effective, reusable swap for disposable filter socks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHolds about 1 L of media\u003c\/strong\u003e — enough for a working charge of carbon, GFO, biopellets or a biological rubble media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes one REEF SPEC media bag\u003c\/strong\u003e — sized to the cup, ready to load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my tank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorks with all Red Sea REEFER systems and most Red Sea MAX systems — the exception is the MAX Nano, which this cup doesn't fit. It's also compatible with most pre-made sumps that take a standard filter sock, since it mounts the same way a sock does.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCup dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 x 20 cm (4 x 8 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMinimum sock-mount opening\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 cm (3.5 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMedia capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈1 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded media bag\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 x 25 cm (5 x 10 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll Red Sea REEFER systems; Red Sea MAX systems except MAX Nano; most pre-made sumps with standard sock mounts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e carbon, GFO, biopellets, filter floss and other bagged media, on REEFER and MAX (excluding MAX Nano) systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e the MAX Nano, or sumps without a compatible sock-style mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLift the cup out, swap or top up the media bag, and drop it back in — no need to disturb the rest of the sump. Replace or recharge media on the schedule the media itself specifies, since the cup only controls flow through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by Red Sea's manufacturer warranty against defects, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Standard shipping across Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes this replace my filter sock or sit alongside it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt replaces it — the cup mounts in the same spot a filter sock would, so you're not running both at once in that position.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat media can I put in it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnything bagged: carbon, GFO, biopellets, filter floss, or a biological rubble media. The slotted base is what forces flow through it, not the media type.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill it fit my MAX Nano?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — Red Sea specifically excludes the MAX Nano from this cup's compatibility. Check with us if you're not sure which MAX model you have.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RedSea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54774156820771,"sku":"RED534","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/red-sea-reef-media-cup-46119453491491.webp?v=1790239295","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/red-sea-reef-media-cup","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}