Aqueon Power Filters and cartridges were designed with the fish and the aquarist in mind. Their designs include unique features to enhance water quality and clarity. Patented Aqueon® dual-sided dense-floss cartridges contain over 25% more activated carbon than the leading brands. These unique cartridges were designed to ensure even distribution of carbon throughout for more thorough filtration and longer cartridge life. High quality activated carbon keeps water clean. Align the cartridge bottom key slot for an accurate fit inside the filter. Rinse under water to remove carbon dust before replacing. For optimal performance, change approximately every 4 to 6 weeks. Do not clean Bioholster when replacing the cartridge as it contains beneficial biological bacteria. The patented dual-sided replacement dense-floss cartridges contain over 25% more activated carbon than the leading brands, and have been designed to ensure even distribution of carbon throughout. The dense floss removes particles and debris, and the activated carbon removes toxins, odors, and discoloration.The Small size Aqueon Replacement Filter Cartridge works with the MiniBow 1, 2.5, and 5 aquarium filters.
