Poly Filter - 4 x 8 Inch Poly Filter - 4 x 8 Inch is a specialty chemical filtration pad from Poly-Bio-Marine for freshwater and saltwater aquariums, designed to remove a wide range of dissolved contaminants from aquarium water. Poly Filter Chemical Filtration Pad Poly Filter is made from a patented material bonded to a synthetic matrix and is used when aquarists need more than basic mechanical filtration. It can help remove excess organics, medications after treatment, phosphates, tannins, humic acids, and certain toxic contaminants while providing supplemental ammonia removal when the biological filter is temporarily overloaded. Poly-Bio-Marine Poly Filter Features Specialty chemical filtration pad for fresh or saltwater aquariums Helps remove dissolved organics, metabolic waste, phosphates, tannins, humic acids, and related contaminants Can remove soluble medications after treatment is complete Provides supplemental ammonia removal while biological filtration readjusts Changes colour as it absorbs different contaminants and becomes exhausted Can be cut to fit hang-on filters, canisters, sumps, media trays, and other filter compartments Non-toxic to aquarium biological filtration when used as directed Poly Filter Specifications Product type: Chemical filtration pad Pad size: 4" x 8" Manufacturer: Poly-Bio-Marine Application: Freshwater, saltwater, reef, quarantine, and fish-only aquariums Placement: Filter compartment, media tray, canister filter, sump, or other controlled water-flow area Aquarium Use Notes Remove Poly Filter before adding medications, vitamins, or trace elements, then return it after the treatment or dosing period when removal is desired. Poly-Bio-Marine states that Poly Filter does not remove calcium, magnesium, strontium, barium, alkalinity supplements, or trace elements included in marine salt mixtures. Use Directions Cut the pad to fit the selected filter area and place it where water will flow through it. Replace the pad when it becomes exhausted or heavily discoloured. Do not attempt to regenerate Poly Filter with bleach or chlorinated water; if needed, rinse gently with suitable water to remove loose particulate matter only. What's Included One Poly Filter - 4 x 8 Inch pad