{"product_id":"icecap-phosphate-nitrate-removal-pad","title":"IceCap Phosphate+Nitrate Removal Pad","description":"\u003ch2 data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003ePhosphate and Nitrate Filter Pad for Aquarium and Pond Filters\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe IceCap Phosphate \u0026amp; Nitrate Removal Filter Pad is a cut-to-size filtration pad for ponds, marine aquariums, and freshwater aquariums. It is made to sit in the path of water flow and help remove phosphate, nitrate, and trapped debris before they continue through the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it in wet\/dry filters, sumps, canister filters, and other filter paths where water can pass through the pad. The 10 x 18 inch sheet can be cut to fit the filter space, so it works in many common aquarium and pond setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n• Cut-to-size phosphate and nitrate removal pad for aquarium and pond filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n• Made for ponds, marine aquariums, and freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n• Can be used in wet\/dry filters, sumps, canister filters, and other filter paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n• Traps excess food, waste, detritus, and other free-floating debris.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n• Helps remove solid organic compounds before they break down in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n• Can be combined with other IceCap filter pads for layered filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n• 10 x 18 inch sheet can be trimmed to fit the filter area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n• Freshwater tanks or ponds where nitrate and phosphate control is part of routine maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n• Marine aquariums using sump, canister, or wet\/dry filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n• Hobbyists who want a cut-to-fit pad that can be layered with other mechanical or chemical pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePro Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003ePlace it where water must pass through it.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pad works best when water flows through the full surface, not around the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eCut it slightly oversized.\u003c\/strong\u003e A snug fit helps reduce bypass and keeps debris from slipping around the pad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eReplace it before it clogs.\u003c\/strong\u003e A dirty pad can slow flow and trap waste too long. Change it as part of normal filter maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eUse it after a coarse pad.\u003c\/strong\u003e A coarse pre-filter can catch larger debris first, helping this pad focus on finer waste and nutrient control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eDo not rinse and reuse it forever.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the pad is exhausted or packed with debris, replace it instead of relying on rinsing alone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IceCap","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50483995214072,"sku":"IC-PNRP","price":17.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/6909\/5160\/files\/6122ad13df56994c9cb8b0e3a8a1a674.jpg?v=1789092818","url":"https:\/\/www.blueearthaquariums.com\/products\/icecap-phosphate-nitrate-removal-pad","provider":"Blue Earth Corals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}