Black filter foam - open cell

Premium Coarse Filtration Media - Essential First Stage Filtration

Our Black Filter Foam delivers exceptional performance as a primary filtration stage in professional aquaculture systems and serious aquarium setups. This versatile open-cell foam provides the perfect balance of flow rate and particle capture for effective mechanical filtration while offering valuable surface area for beneficial bacteria colonization.

Dual-Purpose Filtration Solution

This professional-grade filter foam serves as the ideal first defense in your filtration system. Positioned as a coarse pre-filter, it significantly extends the service life of finer filtration media downstream, such as our Premium Filter Mat. When properly maintained, this foam also supports robust biological filtration, making it a multi-functional component in your water quality management strategy.

Key Performance Benefits:

• Optimized Porosity: 25ppi (pores per square inch) structure captures larger debris while maintaining excellent flow rates
• Mechanical & Biological Versatility: Functions effectively as both mechanical and biological filtration media
• System Protection: Prevents premature clogging of finer filtration media like our Premium Filter Mat
• Extended Lifespan: Durable construction allows for repeated washing and reuse
• Practical Utility: Serves as an effective temporary solution for tank dividers or sump baffles
• High Capacity: Porous structure traps substantial waste while maintaining water flow

Technical Specifications:

• Material: Open-cell polyurethane foam
• Density: 25ppi (pores per square inch)
• Color: Black
• Characteristics: Flexible, resilient, and highly porous
• Maintenance: Fully washable and reusable for extended service life

Ideal Applications:

• First-stage filtration in multi-stage systems
• Pre-filter for more expensive or finer filtration media
• Dedicated biological filtration when maintained properly
• Temporary tank dividers or sump baffles
• Mechanical filtration in canister filters, sumps, and overflow systems
• Perfect companion to our Premium Filter Mat

Maintenance Recommendation:

For optimal performance, regular inspection and cleaning are recommended. The foam's exceptional capacity to trap debris means it will require more frequent maintenance than finer filter media, but this proactive care significantly extends the service intervals of your entire filtration system.

Complete your professional filtration system with the perfect combination of our Black Filter Foam as the first stage, followed by our Premium Filter Mat for superior water clarity and quality.