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Filter Media: Hagen Fluval FX5

You can use the Fluval FX5 Manual (pdf format in new window) for help in identifying FX5 series filter replacements and filter media.

The only filter media included with the FX5 is the Fluval FX5 Replacement Foam Inserts. You might consider these following products--also listed on this page--for the three baskets in your FX5 filter.

1. The Top Media Basket
Pre-Filter, Carbon, and Zeo-Carb--all available for ordering on this page--are all options for screening small particles from the water. Pre-Filter is inert, acting solely to create a screen. Carbon removes dyes, medications, and solubilized wastes that a simple screen cannot. Zeo-Carb removes ammonia; it is often used in beginning setups to keep initial ammonia spikes lower than would occur naturally.

Ammonia Remover and the Polishing pads, both available for ordering on this page, can also be used in the top basket.

2. Middle Media Basket
The middle media basket is useful for chemically modifying water.

The middle chamber is a good place to begin the biological reduction process as well. Many media types provide both mechanical filtering and biological treatment, creating an excellent environment for beneficial bacteria to proliferate. Even many chemical compounds will support colonies of bacteria. With the primary mechanical purification of the water stream occurring in the foam inserts, it is typical to load additional biological media into the middle media basket. BioMax and extra Carbon or Ammonia Remover are commonly used. This is also the place where more exotic media, chosen for a specific application, can be used.

The Polishing Pad can also be used in the middle media basket.

3. Bottom Media Basket
This basket receives the purest water stream, making it the proper place for dedicated biological media. Placed here, BioMax, for example, provides optimal biological power in a very compact ring. With a multitude of pores perforating both the surface and the internal matrix, it is an ideal substrate for this position. To capture any small particles remaining in the water before it reaches this final stage of filtration, consider layering a Polishing Pad, a fine mechanical filter, on top of any biological or chemical media placed in the bottom basket. This will prevent the clogging of the delicate pores of the media used here, enhancing the useful life.

The Fine Filter Pad can be used in conjunction with the Polishing Pad.

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Fluval FX5 Replacement Foam Block (3 Pack)

Hagen Fluval FX5 Replacement Foam Block, 3 Pack (Fluval A-10228)

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Fluval part # A-228. Captures large particles. Custom fit to prevent bypass. Enhances biological filtration. For freshwater and marine environments.

Fluval FX5 Replacement Polishing Pad (3 Pack)

Hagen Fluval FX5 Replacement Polishing Pad, 3 Pack (Fluval A-246)

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Fluval part# A-246. Effectively traps micro particles and debris. For crystal clear aquarium water. For freshwater and marine environments.

Fluval fine filter pads are uniquely designed to fit Fluval canister filters. These polyester pads capture small particles and help maintain crystal clear water. Use Fluval Fine Filter Pads after using Filter Polishing Pads to maintain water clarity.

Hagen Fluval FX5 Replacement Foam Block, 3 Pack (Fluval A-248)

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Fluval part # A-248. Captures small particles. Helps maintain clear water. For freshwater and marine environments.

Hagen Fluval Carbon, Three 100 Gram Packs (Fluval A-1440)

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Fluval Carbon, Three 100 Gram Packs (Fluval A-1440) for all Hagen Fluval filters
Top or middle media baskets
For freshwater and marine environments

Fluval Carbon improves water clarity and color, while also removing odors. Highly porous, it provides large amounts of surface area for adsorption of impurities. It effectively removes heavy metals, odors, discolorations, organic contaminants, and pollutants to leave your aquarium water crystal clear and sparkling. This product doesn't not release phosphates

Hagen Fluval Carbon 375 grams (Fluval A-1445)

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Fluval Carbon 375 grams (Fluval A-1445) for all Hagen Fluval filters
Top or middle media baskets
For freshwater and marine environments

Hagen Peat Granules 500 Grams

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Fluval A-1465
For freshwater use only
Recommended for fish that prefer soft acidic water

Fluval Ganular Peat is the all-natural way to soften aquarium water and achieve the pH levels required for breeding and rearing certain tropical fish. Peat contains humic acid, tanning agents, and trace elements that are essential for various life processes. Fluval Peat Granules will enhance coloration and behavior of some species of fish.

Hagen Fluval Prefilter Media (Fluval A-1470)

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Fluval Prefilter Media (Fluval A-1470) for all Hagen Fluval filters
Top or Middle Media Baskets
For freshwater and marine environments

Fluval Pre-Filter Media consists of chemically inert ceramic rings designed to capture larger solids. Trapping these particles before they can move further through the system, Pre-Filter prevents the clogging of active media that will filter the same water in subsequent stages. This extends the media, and reduces the need for frequent replacement. Pre-Filter is permanent, and requires only occasional rinsing.

Hagen Fluval Ammonia Remover 3 Pack (Fluval A-1480)

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Fluval Ammonia Remover 3 Pack (Fluval A-1480) for all Hagen Fluval filters
Top or Middle Media Baskets
For freshwater use only
180 grams in eachpack

Fluval Ammonia Remover is a natural ion-exchange media designed to remove toxic ammonia as a water passes over it. Controlling ammonia levels reduces stress on fish. Use this product to provide a healthy environment when setting up a new aquarium or maintaining one that contains a higher than average fish stock. Ammonia Remover gradually becomes inactive.

Hagen Fluval Ammonia Remover 1600 Grams

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Fluval A-1486
Top or Middle Media Baskets
For freshwater use only

Hagen Fluval Ammonia Remover 2800 Grams

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Fluval A-1487
Top or Middle Media Baskets
For freshwater use only

Hagen Fluval Zeocarb, Three 150 Gram Packs

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Fluval Zeocarb, Three 150 Grams Packs (Fluval A-1490) for all Hagen Fluval filters
Top or Middle Media Baskets
For freshwater use only

Fluval Zeo-Carb is a premium blend of Fluval Carbon and Fluval Ammonia Remover. Working together, these highly effective medias eliminate liquefied impurities, odors, and discoloration, while, at the same time, removing toxic ammonia for a clean, healthy aquarium.

Hagen Fluval Zeo-Carb 1200 Grams

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Fluval A-1492
Top or Middle Media Baskets
For freshwater use only

Hagen Fluval Bio Max Media 500 grams (Fluval A-1456)

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Fluval Bio Max Media 11.1 (Fluval A-1456) for all Hagen Fluval filters
Middle or Bottom Media Baskets
For freshwater and marine environments

Fluval BioMax ceramic rings have a complex pore system where beneficial bacteria can thrive. With more capacity than most biological filter media, BioMax helps reduce ammonia and nitrite. Plus, the rings allow ideal water movement throughout the media, to ensure optimal contact time for efficient biological filtration.

Hagen Fluval Lab Series Phosphate Remover

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Fluval A-1500
Phosphate Remover contains ferric oxide, an iron-based phosphate binder ideal for use in aquarium filters
150 grams removes up to 20 mg/L (ppm) of phosphate in a 50 U.S. gallon aquarium
For freshwater and saltwater aquariums
Will not affect pH or hardness

Fluval Lab Series Phosphate Remover rapidly adsorbs large quantities of phosphate, silicate and dissolved organics without leaching adsorbed substances. Maintaining low levels of phosphate will result in cleaner, healthier aquarium water while allowing corals to efficiently absorb the calcium they require to grow and reproduce.

Hagen Fluval Lab Series Nitrate Remover

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Fluval A-1502
Safe for fish and plants
Does not contain phosphates, will not affect pH or hardness
Resin can be recharged several times
Removes up to 25 mg/L (ppm) of nitrate in a 50 gallon aquarium
For freshwater use only

Fluval Lab Series Nitrate Remover is a high capacity laboratory developed ion exchange resin. Developed from a pure High Grade Strong Base Anion Exchange resin, Nitrate Remover rapidly and selectively removes nitrate and eliminates toxic nitrite in a matter of hours, resulting in a healthy environment for your fish.

Hagen Fluval Lab Series Opti-Carb

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Opti-Carb's mixture of ion-exchange and synthetic organic removal resins, and research grade carbon combine to create a powerful adsorbent water polishing media.