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Filter Media Compartments

Assembly

Stacked removable trays holding mechanical (foam, pads) and biological (ceramic, bio-balls) media. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.

Filter Media Compartments parts and their functions

4 top-level parts · 4 parts in total · full bill of materials below
Filter Media Compartments parts diagram: 1 mechanical filter pad, 2 chemical filter media, 3 biological media, 4 media cage. 4 parts in 4 top-level items.
Filter Media Compartments parts diagram. Numbers match the table below; each box is one top-level part or assembly with what it contains.
#PartQtyWhat it does
1 Mechanical Filter Pad 1× Blue or white polyester foam 50–100 ppi, catches detritus
2 Chemical Filter Media 1× Activated carbon or resin cartridge removing odor and color
3 Biological Media 1× Ceramic rings, bio-balls, or sponge cubes (1–2 L volume)
4 Media Cage 1× Plastic cage holding media layers, enables removal

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Bill of materials for Filter Media Compartments

4 top-level lines · 4 rows shown · 4 parts total · indented to 3 levels
# Item / sub-assembly Part no. Qty/assy Ext. qty Parts Type
1 Mechanical Filter Pad aquarium-canister-filter-mechanical-pad 1× 1 · part
2 Chemical Filter Media aquarium-canister-filter-chemical-media 1× 1 · part
3 Biological Media aquarium-canister-filter-bio-media 1× 1 · part
4 Media Cage aquarium-canister-filter-basket-frame 1× 1 · part

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Where the filter media compartments is used

1 product across 1 domain contain it, directly or inside a sub-assembly

Used in 1 assembly

Sourcing: possible vendors

Browse the supplier directory → Prices, MOQ, and lead times are algorithmic estimates, not quotes, and not claims about these companies. Company mappings are curated by keyword; est. price band $0.50–$100. How estimates work
VendorHQSpecialtyMOQLead time
🇨🇳Foxconn
foxconn.com ↗
Shenzhen, CN Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
flex.com ↗ Singapore Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
dixoninfo.com ↗ Noida, IN Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
bydelectronic.com ↗ Shenzhen, CN Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
🇸🇬Venture Corp
venture.com.sg ↗
Singapore Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks