API Filstar XP Filter Micro-Filtration Pads, 3-Count

I probably have more of an issue with the filter it goes into (the XP3); I have 3 filter pads at the bottom, stars in the middle, and a micro filration pad at the top with zorb stuff, but I still have large pieces of debris floating around the tank at times, and if it is stopped and restarted, a bunch of debris will come flying out of the output jets, so I'm not exactly sure what that's all about...

My Bio Filter(white pad in the filter)in my AQUA-Tech 5-15 got full of algae and clogged up so I decided to replace it. I bought Rena's MicroFiltration Filstar xP filters and cut them to the correct size. Works great! However on the Aqua-Tech website it says "The third stage of the AQUA-Tech® filtration is biological. The BIO-Fiber that is included in each AQUA-Tech® Power Filter provides additional surface area for beneficial bacteria to grow and thrive. The bacteria then eliminate toxic ammonia and nitrites that can be fatal to fish. You should never clean or throw away the BIO-Fiber. If the BIO-Fiber becomes too clogged, rinse it with conditioned water only ." But I have also read that rocks and other aquarium decorations can also provide an area for beneficial bacteria to grow and thrive. I have replaced my BIO-Fiber without any problems, probably because I have a lot of decorations for beneficial bacteria to grow, but it doesn't mean it will work for everyone.

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Part of the Filstar filtering system. I use this in an XP3 on a 65G tank

Pros:

Cheap-ish

Work great on my tank

Really take that last bit of gunk out of the water

Cons:

Don't clean very well compared to the non-micro filters (I only re-use them once)

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These filters work as described. Your fish make waste, that waste makes it into the micro-filtration pads. You remove the pads, rinse and repeat.