{"product_id":"zoo-med-paludarium-filter-replacement-cartridge","title":"Zoo Med Paludarium Filter Replacement Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Zoo Med replacement media for the Paludarium Filter — swap it in when flow drops and the water stops running clear.\u003c\/strong\u003e This cartridge holds the activated carbon and sponge filtration for Zoo Med's Paludarium Filter range, keeping mechanical and chemical filtration working in a bioactive or planted paludarium build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActivated carbon plus sponge media\u003c\/strong\u003e — mechanical filtration traps debris while the carbon element helps clear odours and discolouration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo sizes to match your filter\u003c\/strong\u003e — the \"10\" cartridge fits the Zoo Med Paludarium Filter 10, and the \"20\" cartridge fits the Paludarium Filter 20.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as a single cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e — one cartridge per pack, sized to slot straight into the matching filter housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeeps the parent filter working as intended\u003c\/strong\u003e — a clogged or exhausted cartridge is the most common cause of reduced flow in a Paludarium Filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCartridge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits filter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFilter rated for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize 10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZM403A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZoo Med Paludarium Filter 10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 37 L, 150 L\/h flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize 20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZM404A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZoo Med Paludarium Filter 20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 75 L, 227 L\/h flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the sponge section in old tank water at least every three weeks, or sooner if flow visibly drops — that's the main sign the cartridge needs attention. Zoo Med doesn't publish a fixed disposal interval for the cartridge itself, so replace it once rinsing no longer restores flow, or once the carbon has clearly stopped controlling odour and discolouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for the Zoo Med Paludarium Filter 10 and Paludarium Filter 20, and the paludariums or vivariums they're installed in. Not a stand-alone filter — this is a replacement media cartridge only, not the filter housing or pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by Zoo Med's standard replacement-parts warranty against manufacturing defects, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Standard parcel delivery — a small, lightweight item with no special freight handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill the size 10 cartridge fit my Paludarium Filter 20?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The two filters use differently sized housings, so the size 10 cartridge is made specifically for the Paludarium Filter 10 and the size 20 cartridge specifically for the Paludarium Filter 20.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often do I need to replace this cartridge?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZoo Med recommends rinsing the sponge every three weeks, or sooner if flow drops, rather than a fixed replacement schedule. Replace the whole cartridge once rinsing stops restoring flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this cartridge include carbon?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it combines activated carbon with a sponge filtration layer in the one cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZooMed","offers":[{"title":"10","offer_id":55293330522403,"sku":"ZM403A","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20","offer_id":55335439073571,"sku":"ZM404A","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/ZM403a.png?v=1782882993","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/zoo-med-paludarium-filter-replacement-cartridge","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}