{"product_id":"modular-filter-cup","title":"Modular Filter Cup","description":"\u003ch2\u003eModular Filter Cup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurn your aquarium’s filter sock holder into an easy, reusable media cup system.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilter socks work, but cleaning them is one of those aquarium chores nobody looks forward to. Once they clog, you are pulling out wet, dirty socks, rinsing them, washing them, drying them, and keeping a rotation of clean ones ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stratiform Modular Filter Cup gives you a cleaner, simpler option. Use the sock opening you already have, load the cup with filter floss, pads, sponge, or bagged media, and when it gets dirty, swap or rinse the media instead of deep-cleaning a sock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does not remove maintenance completely, but it makes the messy part faster: the cup stays in the sump, and the media does the dirty work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Can Put Inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter floss:\u003c\/strong\u003e Great for everyday mechanical filtration. Toss or replace it when dirty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter pads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut-to-fit pads can catch larger debris and fine particles before they settle in the sump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoarse or fine sponge:\u003c\/strong\u003e A reusable option you can rinse and use again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActivated carbon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use in a mesh media bag to help with water clarity, odors, and yellowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGFO or phosphate remover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use in a media bag when you want extra phosphate control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeramic bio media or bio balls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds surface area for beneficial bacteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecialty media:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use compatible aquarium resins or media bags according to the media manufacturer’s directions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose chemical media like carbon, GFO, phosphate remover, or resin should go inside a mesh media bag so it stays contained in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Use A Cup Instead Of A Sock?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLess sock washing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replace dirty floss or pads instead of collecting a pile of used filter socks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible filtration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Run floss by itself, sponge layers, a media bag under floss, or biological media depending on your setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to check:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lift the cup, look at the media, and change only what needs changing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaner sump maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps catch detritus, food, and particles before they break down in the sump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable cup body:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse the cup as needed and keep using it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For Aquarium Sumps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosed sidewalls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps direct water down through your media instead of letting it spill out the sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHoneycomb floor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports floss, sponge, and media bags while allowing water to drain through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack PETG:\u003c\/strong\u003e Durable 3D printed plastic with a clean look for sump use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrip texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exterior texture makes the cup easier to handle with wet hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild The Stack You Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach size family has four matching parts: a Top Section, 2 inch Cup, 4 inch Cup, and 6 inch Cup. Most setups start with one Top Section plus at least one cup section in the same size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop Section:\u003c\/strong\u003e The support brim that sits in the sock holder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 inch Cup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shallow option for tight spaces, low water height, or light media use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 inch Cup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Everyday depth for floss, pads, sponge, or a small media bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 inch Cup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deeper option when you want more media capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sections connect with a no-thread quarter-turn lock, so you can stack matching sections without fighting dirty threads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose The Right Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the size that matches your sump or filter tray’s round filter sock opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.75 inch:\u003c\/strong\u003e For 69.85 mm nominal sock openings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 inch:\u003c\/strong\u003e For 95.0 mm nominal sock openings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7 inch:\u003c\/strong\u003e For 177.8 mm nominal sock openings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasure before ordering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sump openings can vary, so match the product size to your actual sock holder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGood To Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSections are sold individually.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse matching size parts together. 2.75 inch, 4 inch, and 7 inch parts are not cross-compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFilter media is not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChange or rinse media before it clogs and raises the water level in the cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3D printed PETG parts can show fine layer lines and small cosmetic variation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRinse the cup before aquarium use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Stratiform","offers":[{"title":"2.75 inch \/ Top Section","offer_id":48390341722366,"sku":"MFC-2P75-TOP","price":6.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.75 inch \/ 2 inch Cup","offer_id":48390341755134,"sku":"MFC-2P75-2IN","price":12.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.75 inch \/ 4 inch Cup","offer_id":48390341787902,"sku":"MFC-2P75-4IN","price":17.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.75 inch \/ 6 inch Cup","offer_id":48390341820670,"sku":"MFC-2P75-6IN","price":22.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 inch \/ Top Section","offer_id":48390341853438,"sku":"MFC-4IN-TOP","price":9.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 inch \/ 2 inch Cup","offer_id":48212218446078,"sku":"MFC-4IN-2IN","price":17.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 inch \/ 4 inch Cup","offer_id":48212218478846,"sku":"MFC-4IN-4IN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 inch \/ 6 inch Cup","offer_id":48212218577150,"sku":"MFC-4IN-6IN","price":32.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 inch \/ Top Section","offer_id":48390341886206,"sku":"MFC-7IN-TOP","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 inch \/ 2 inch Cup","offer_id":48390341918974,"sku":"MFC-7IN-2IN","price":29.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 inch \/ 4 inch Cup","offer_id":48390341951742,"sku":"MFC-7IN-4IN","price":44.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 inch \/ 6 inch Cup","offer_id":48390341984510,"sku":"MFC-7IN-6IN","price":54.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0058\/6242\/4647\/files\/stratiform-filter-cup-transparent-2000-4in-depth-set_ead03630-3b55-4ba6-ad1a-bbbba7a66475.png?v=1781752456","url":"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/products\/modular-filter-cup","provider":"New Dawn Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}