The 10 Best Filter Media for Saltwater Aquarium

According to Customer Reviews

Looking for the best filter media for saltwater aquaria? These are today’s best-selling and top-rated filter media for saltwater aquaria that Chewy pet parents, like you, love. We update this list every day, so you can be sure you’re getting the timeliest product recommendations available.

1

AquaClear CycleGuard Power Filter, Size 20

AquaClear CycleGuard Power Filter, Size 20

AquaClear CycleGuard Power Filter, Size 20

Rated 4.352 out of 5 stars

125

$26.18Chewy Price

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Material

Foam

Aquarium Type

Saltwater, Freshwater

Fish Type

Betta, Cichlid, Goldfish, Marine Fish...

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2

Marineland Black Diamond Activated Carbon Filter Media, 40-oz jar

Marineland Black Diamond Activated Carbon Filter Media, 40-oz jar

Marineland Black Diamond Activated Carbon Filter Media, 40-oz jar

Marineland Black Diamond Activated Carbon Filter Media, 40-oz jar

Marineland Black Diamond Activated Carbon Filter Media, 40-oz jar

Marineland Black Diamond Activated Carbon Filter Media, 40-oz jar

Marineland Black Diamond Activated Carbon Filter Media, 40-oz jar

Rated 4.6981 out of 5 stars

53

$32.58Chewy Price

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Aquarium Type

Saltwater, Freshwater

Fish Type

Marine Fish, Tropical Freshwater

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3

Fluval Biomax Bio Rings Filter Media, 17.6-oz

Fluval Biomax Bio Rings Filter Media, 17.6-oz

Fluval Biomax Bio Rings Filter Media, 17.6-oz

Fluval Biomax Bio Rings Filter Media, 17.6-oz

Fluval Biomax Bio Rings Filter Media, 17.6-oz

Fluval Biomax Bio Rings Filter Media, 17.6-oz

Fluval Biomax Bio Rings Filter Media, 17.6-oz

Rated 4.9545 out of 5 stars

22

$6.87Chewy Price

Is this right for my pet?

Material

Foam

Aquarium Type

Saltwater, Freshwater

Fish Type

Marine Fish, Tropical Freshwater

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4

AquaClear Biomax Filter Insert, Size 50

AquaClear Biomax Filter Insert, Size 50

Rated 4.8125 out of 5 stars

16

$8.46Chewy Price

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Material

Synthetic Fabric, Mesh

Aquarium Type

Saltwater, Freshwater

Fish Type

Marine Fish, Tropical Freshwater

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5

Boyd Chemi-pure Elite All-In-One Chemical Filtration Media, 11.74-oz jar, Bulk 6-pack

Boyd Chemi-pure Elite All-In-One Chemical Filtration Media, 11.74-oz jar, Bulk 6-pack

Rated 4.6364 out of 5 stars

11

$38.00Chewy Price

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Aquarium Type

Saltwater, Freshwater

Fish Type

Tropical Freshwater

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6

AquaClear Activated Carbon Filter Insert, Size 70, 3-pack

AquaClear Activated Carbon Filter Insert, Size 70, 3-pack

AquaClear Activated Carbon Filter Insert, Size 70, 3-pack

Rated 4.6562 out of 5 stars

32

$5.29Chewy Price

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Material

Synthetic Fabric, Mesh

Aquarium Type

Saltwater, Freshwater

Fish Type

Betta, Cichlid, Goldfish, Marine Fish...

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7

Marineland C-Series Canister Bio-Filter Balls Filter Media, 90 count

Marineland C-Series Canister Bio-Filter Balls Filter Media, 90 count

Marineland C-Series Canister Bio-Filter Balls Filter Media, 90 count

Marineland C-Series Canister Bio-Filter Balls Filter Media, 90 count

Rated 4.1905 out of 5 stars

21

$6.29Chewy Price

Is this right for my pet?

Material

Plastic

Aquarium Type

Saltwater, Freshwater

Fish Type

Marine Fish, Tropical Freshwater

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8

Marineland C-Series Canister Ceramic Rings Filter Media, 140 count

Marineland C-Series Canister Ceramic Rings Filter Media, 140 count

Marineland C-Series Canister Ceramic Rings Filter Media, 140 count

Marineland C-Series Canister Ceramic Rings Filter Media, 140 count

Rated 4.4286 out of 5 stars

14

$6.29Chewy Price

Is this right for my pet?

Material

Ceramic

Aquarium Type

Saltwater, Freshwater

Fish Type

Marine Fish, Tropical Freshwater

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9

Fluval Clearmax Phosphate Remove Filter Media, 3 count

Fluval Clearmax Phosphate Remove Filter Media, 3 count

Fluval Clearmax Phosphate Remove Filter Media, 3 count

Fluval Clearmax Phosphate Remove Filter Media, 3 count

Fluval Clearmax Phosphate Remove Filter Media, 3 count

Fluval Clearmax Phosphate Remove Filter Media, 3 count

Fluval Clearmax Phosphate Remove Filter Media, 3 count

Fluval Clearmax Phosphate Remove Filter Media, 3 count

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars

5

$6.65Chewy Price

Is this right for my pet?

Material

Synthetic Fabric, Nylon

Aquarium Type

Saltwater, Freshwater

Fish Type

Marine Fish, Tropical Freshwater

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10

SunGrow Betta Aquarium & Koi Pond Polishing Filter Floss, Media Pad for Fish Tank Cartridge

SunGrow Betta Aquarium & Koi Pond Polishing Filter Floss, Media Pad for Fish Tank Cartridge

SunGrow Betta Aquarium & Koi Pond Polishing Filter Floss, Media Pad for Fish Tank Cartridge

SunGrow Betta Aquarium & Koi Pond Polishing Filter Floss, Media Pad for Fish Tank Cartridge

SunGrow Betta Aquarium & Koi Pond Polishing Filter Floss, Media Pad for Fish Tank Cartridge

SunGrow Betta Aquarium & Koi Pond Polishing Filter Floss, Media Pad for Fish Tank Cartridge

SunGrow Betta Aquarium & Koi Pond Polishing Filter Floss, Media Pad for Fish Tank Cartridge

SunGrow Betta Aquarium & Koi Pond Polishing Filter Floss, Media Pad for Fish Tank Cartridge

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

3

$14.99Chewy Price

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Material

Cotton

Aquarium Type

Saltwater, Freshwater

Fish Type

Betta, Cichlid, Koi & Pond Fish, Marine Fish...

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