Aqueon Small Aquarium Filter Cartridges, 6-Pack with Activated Carbon

Aqueon Replacement Filter Cartridges are a six-pack of Small aquarium filter inserts with dual-sided dense floss, made to refresh compatible Aqueon filters.

• Over 25% more activated carbon than leading brands — adds more carbon to each cartridge.
• Patented carbon-distribution design — spreads activated carbon evenly through the cartridge.
• Fits select Aqueon QuietFlow and MiniBow filters — made for specific Aqueon filter models.
• Rinse under cold water and use the FRONT orientation tab — helps guide installation.
• Replace approximately every 4 weeks for optimal performance — provides a simple maintenance interval.

These replacement cartridges are for aquarium owners who need to maintain filtration in a compatible Aqueon setup. Their dual-sided construction combines dense floss and activated carbon in a replaceable insert, giving you a straightforward way to refresh the filter media as part of routine aquarium care.

What filtration features do the cartridges have?

Each cartridge has dense floss on two sides and high-quality activated carbon designed to help keep aquarium water clean. The activated carbon amount is over 25% greater than that of leading brands, and Aqueon’s patented design is intended to distribute it evenly through the cartridge.

• Dual-sided dense-floss construction.
• Activated carbon is distributed evenly by the patented cartridge design.

Which Aqueon filters do the Small cartridges fit?

These Small cartridges fit the Aqueon QuietFlow Filter: E Internal Power Filter Size 10 and MiniBow Aquarium Filters in sizes 1, 2.5, and 5. Match the cartridge to one of these filter models and sizes for the intended fit.

• QuietFlow Filter: E Internal Power Filter Size 10.
• MiniBow Aquarium Filters Size 1, 2.5, and 5.
• The cartridge range also includes X-Small, Medium, and Large sizes; this pack contains Small cartridges.

How do I install and maintain a cartridge?

Rinse the cartridge under cold water, then install it with the tab marked FRONT in the correct orientation. For optimal performance, Aqueon recommends changing the cartridge approximately every four weeks.

• Use the printed FRONT tab to orient the cartridge during installation.
• Plan for replacement at approximately four-week intervals.

Aqueon develops aquarium products with aquatic hobbyists and focuses on the health and well-being of fish and aquatic life. This Small six-pack suits aquarium keepers maintaining one of the compatible Aqueon filters and looking for replacement media with dense floss and activated carbon. Its model-specific fit, rinse-before-install setup, and approximate four-week replacement interval make it a practical choice for routine filter maintenance.