Aqua One Sponge Pad for Ocellaris 400 143s

Function -143s

The Aqua One 143s sponge pad is designed solely to fit the new Ocellaris 400 compact external canister filter. The 143s acts to collect solid waste and also to act as a culture medium for essential aerobic filtration bacteria

Effect on Flow Rate

Because the 143s is constructed from quite fine sponge it will reduce the flow rate of your Ocellaris 400 when blocked and dirty. Reduced filter flow rate can be catastrophic for aquarium water quality. The solution is thankfully simple – just replace the 143s as required.

Lifespan

The 143s should last several months of average use and may be rinsed in a little aquarium water at filter clean out time (the dirty water should then be discarded). Over time however the cell structure of the foam collapses and the foam needs ever more frequent cleaning, for this reason we suggest replacing it every four to six months.

Pack size

One 143s is provided per pack. Making a pack last between four and six months. Heavily stocked aquariums may shorten this life span – do what is required to keep you Aqua One Ocellaris 400 filtering at a good pace.

Use With

The Aqua One 143s Sponge Pad works best with the Aqua One 143w Polymer Wool Pad and, of course, Aqua One’s Bionoodles 600g.