Nylon Filter bag

Description

Nylon Filter bag — Washable nylon mesh bag for mechanical prefiltration and holding loose media

Fine debris that slips past a sponge ends up clouding the water or clogging the pump, and a mesh bag in the water path is one of the simplest ways to catch it. Nylon Filter bag (SKU: NFS1038) is a nylon mesh filter bag sold under the Absolute label for aquarium and pond filtration. Water passes through the mesh while suspended particles are held back on the inside of the bag, so it works as a mechanical prefilter that can be lifted out, emptied and washed rather than thrown away. Nylon mesh is strong, does not rot in water, and can be washed and reused many times before it needs replacing, which makes it a low-cost alternative to disposable floss in high-flow positions.

In practice a nylon filter bag is used in a few ways. In a sump, it hangs under the overflow drain so that water from the display falls into the bag and leaves its debris behind before reaching the pump. In ponds and large filters it can line an inlet chamber or wrap around a pump intake as a coarse screen. It also serves as a media bag for loose materials such as activated carbon, ceramic rings or resin, keeping them together so they can be removed in one go. A bag that is not cleaned becomes a store of decaying waste, so it should be rinsed or turned inside out and hosed every few days in busy systems. Check the mesh size and dimensions on the pack against the intended position before fitting, and replace the bag if the seams or mesh are torn.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• Sump drains: Catching debris as water falls from the overflow.
• Pond filters: Screening an inlet or pump intake.
• Loose media: Holding carbon, resin or ceramic rings in one removable bag.
• Water polishing: Clearing suspended particles after a disturbance.

Placement & Usage Guide

• Rinse before use: Wash the new bag in clean water before it goes in.
• Position in the flow: Fit it where all the water passes through the mesh.
• Clean often: Empty and hose out every few days so waste does not break down inside.
• Replace when worn: Swap out a bag with torn seams or holes in the mesh.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• Nylon mesh: Durable and resistant to rotting in water.
• Washable and reusable: Cleaned and returned rather than thrown away.
• Mechanical prefilter: Traps particles before the pump and biomedia.
• Doubles as a media bag: Keeps loose materials contained.
• Aquarium or pond: Suits sumps, ponds and large filters.

Product Details

• Brand: Absolute (Australia)
• SKU: NFS1038
• Barcode (GTIN/EAN): 9334141009044
• Product Type: Filters > Filter Bag
• Material: Nylon mesh
• Use: Mechanical prefiltration or media containment
• Care: Rinse, empty and reuse; replace when damaged
• Mesh and Size: As stated on the pack
• Target Environment: Freshwater and marine aquariums, sumps and ponds