Aqua One Zeo Pad Self Cut Filter Pad

Aqua One Zeo Pad - Self-Cut Filter Pad

Protect your fish from toxic ammonia and maintain a healthy aquatic environment with the Aqua One Zeo Pad Self-Cut Filter Pad. This innovative chemical filter media is impregnated with natural zeolite, a powerful mineral scientifically proven to absorb dangerous ammonia from your aquarium water.

Ammonia is the number one killer of fish, constantly produced by fish waste, uneaten food, and decaying organic matter. Even small amounts can stress fish, while high concentrations are lethal. The Aqua One Zeo Pad actively reduces ammonia toxicity, significantly lowering the risk of disease and stress on your fish, and helping to ensure crystal-clear water.

The "self-cut" design offers ultimate flexibility. This large filter pad can be easily trimmed with standard scissors to precisely fit any filtration system you have – whether it's an internal filter, hang-on filter, canister filter, trickle/mini reef system, top filter, or even a pond filter. This makes it a highly adaptable and economical solution for targeted ammonia removal.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Removes Toxic Ammonia: Actively absorbs ammonia (NH3) from your aquarium water, greatly reducing its harmful effects on fish.
• Reduces Fish Stress & Disease Risk: By eliminating a primary toxin, it helps create a healthier and more stable environment for your aquatic inhabitants.
• Aids Water Clarity: Contributes to cleaner water by preventing ammonia-related haziness.
• Customisable Fit: Easily cut to size (typically 25.4cm W x 45.7cm H) to fit any filter compartment, ensuring maximum contact with water.
• Maintains Optimum Water Flow: Designed to allow efficient water passage through the filter.
• Suitable for: Freshwater (Coldwater and Tropical) aquariums only. (Note: Zeolite is generally not recommended for marine (saltwater) aquariums as it can exchange beneficial sodium ions for ammonia, potentially disrupting the delicate balance of saltwater.)

Important Usage & Maintenance:

• Rinse Before Use: Always rinse the Aqua One Zeo Pad thoroughly with aquarium water (not tap water) until any dust subsides before placing it into your filter.
• Placement: For optimal effectiveness, place the Zeo Pad after your mechanical filter media (like filter floss or sponges) to prevent larger debris from prematurely clogging its pores.
• Regular Replacement is Crucial: Zeolite has a finite capacity for absorbing ammonia. Once its pores are saturated, it can no longer remove ammonia and may even begin to release previously collected waste back into your aquarium.
  • It is essential to replace the Zeo Pad every 4-6 weeks under normal conditions.
  • When high ammonia concentrations are present (e.g., in a new tank cycle or during an ammonia spike), the Zeo Pad may need to be replaced every few days.
  • Monitor your ammonia levels with an ammonia test kit to determine the optimal replacement frequency.
• Not a Substitute for Good Practices: While highly effective, the Aqua One Zeo Pad is intended as a preventative measure or a treatment for temporary ammonia spikes, not a cure for prolonged high concentrations due to poor aquarium keeping practices (e.g., overfeeding, overstocking, insufficient water changes).

Ensure a safe and healthy home for your fish with the powerful ammonia-reducing action of the Aqua One Zeo Pad Self-Cut Filter Pad.