Filter Cartridge Hagen Aqua Clear WKŁAD 150/30 Carbon for Aquarium Filtration

Hagen Aqua Clear WKŁAD 150/30 Carbon is a replacement filter cartridge designed for Aqua Clear style aquarium filters. The cartridge combines activated carbon media with a mechanical filter layer to remove organic impurities, reduce odors and discoloration, and trap fine debris. It is intended as a periodic consumable to maintain water clarity and support stable aquarium conditions.

Advantages

This carbon filter cartridge provides both chemical and mechanical filtration in a single unit, simplifying routine maintenance. The activated carbon media adsorbs dissolved organics, pigments and odors while the outer filtering material captures particulate matter. The cartridge is easy to install and replace, compatible with Aqua Clear style housings, and helps maintain visual water clarity between full filter media changes.

Suitable for

• Freshwater aquariums using Aqua Clear style hang-on-back filters
• Reducing discoloration and unwanted smells in aquarium water
• Routine maintenance cycles where a combined mechanical/chemical media is desired
• Temporary treatment after medication or feeding events that increase organic load

Key specifications

• Type: Replacement filter cartridge with activated carbon and mechanical layer
• Filtration functions: Chemical adsorption and mechanical particle trapping
• Material: Activated carbon media with porous filter padding
• Form factor: Cartridge designed for Aqua Clear style filter housings
• Usage: Single-use/periodic consumable, replace according to water conditions

How to use

Turn off the aquarium filter and remove the filter housing according to the filter manufacturer's instructions. Remove the spent cartridge and insert the Hagen Aqua Clear WKŁAD 150/30 Carbon in the correct orientation so that water flows through the mechanical layer then the carbon media. Reassemble the filter housing and restart the filter. Monitor water clarity and replace the cartridge as needed, typically on a regular maintenance schedule or when flow decreases or discoloration returns.

Usage recommendations

Replace the cartridge regularly based on aquarium bioload and water quality; do not attempt to clean and reuse activated carbon cartridges, as rinsing will reduce adsorption effectiveness. When treating disease with medication, follow guidance on whether carbon should be removed during treatment to avoid removing active substances.