Blagdon MiniPond & MidiPond Replacement Filter Media
| Brand | |
|---|---|
| Model | MiniPond 4500/6000/9000/12000 carbon and wool – 2 sets, MiniPond 4500/6000/9000/12000 carbon & wool – 6 sets, MidiPond 10000/14000/20000/28000 carbon & wool – 6 sets, MiniPond 4500/6000/9000/12000 graded foam set |
| Spare Type | Replacement filter foam and consumable media |
| Compatible Range | MidiPond 10000/14000/20000/28000, MiniPond 4500/6000/9000/12000 |
Genuine Blagdon replacement filter media: MiniPond carbon and wool in two-set or six-set packs, MidiPond carbon and wool in six-set packs, and MiniPond graded foams. Match the filter model and selected pack before ordering.
Price range: £8.99 through £39.99 (inc VAT)
Blagdon MiniPond and MidiPond Replacement Filter Media
Genuine graded foams, carbon pads and polymer wool for Blagdon box filters
This page brings together four replacement media options in the Blagdon box-filter range. The MiniPond graded foam set provides coarse, medium and fine mechanical stages. The two-set and six-set MiniPond packs and the six-set MidiPond pack combine activated-carbon pads with fine polymer wool, but their physical sizes and compatible filters differ.
Select by the exact filter label and Blagdon part number. The MiniPond media fits the 4500, 6000, 9000 and 12000 family. The larger MidiPond carbon/wool pack is for 10000, 14000, 20000 and 28000 filters.
Compare the genuine packs
| Pack | Compatible filter models | Blagdon part | Contents |
|---|---|---|---|
| MiniPond carbon and wool – 2 sets | 4500, 6000, 9000, 12000 | 1010887 | 2 carbon pads and 2 polymer-wool pads |
| MiniPond carbon and wool – 6 sets | 4500, 6000, 9000, 12000 | 1010894 | 6 carbon pads and 6 polymer-wool pads |
| MidiPond carbon and wool – 6 sets | 10000, 14000, 20000, 28000 | 1060011 | 6 carbon pads and 6 polymer-wool pads |
| MiniPond graded foam set | 4500, 6000, 9000, 12000 | 1040594 | Coarse, medium and fine replacement foams |
Choosing the smaller two-set MiniPond pack
The MiniPond two-set carbon and polymer-wool pack, Blagdon part 1010887, contains two carbon pads and two wool pads. It provides the same type of replacement consumables in a smaller purchase than the six-set MiniPond pack. Choose it when you need a routine media change without buying a larger supply of spare pads. Check the MiniPond model on the filter housing before ordering; the name on the pond pump is not the filter model.
Both MiniPond carbon-and-wool pack sizes are listed for the MiniPond 4500, 6000, 9000 and 12000 filter family. The two-set pack is not the three-grade foam set, and it does not include the larger MidiPond pads. If you are replacing more than one type of media, choose each component by its job and model compatibility rather than treating the different options as interchangeable kits.
Keep unused pads in their original packaging in a clean, dry place until needed. Before opening the filter, have the correct replacement media ready and make a note of its position. Refit the pads according to your filter manual and check the flow after restarting. A smaller pack can be a convenient way to keep the correct consumables available for the next service while retaining the existing graded foam if it remains sound.
What each media stage does
The three graded foam sheets slow and distribute the water while trapping progressively smaller debris. Once mature, their pores also support bacteria. Follow the cleaning method in your particular filter manual, and replace foams that have lost their structure or no longer recover their shape after cleaning.
Polymer wool catches the finest suspended particles and will need changing when it clogs or cannot be cleaned without losing its structure. Activated carbon adsorbs many dissolved organic compounds, odours, colour and some treatment residues. Its capacity is finite, so it must be renewed rather than judged by appearance.
Do not use fresh activated carbon during a pond treatment unless the treatment instructions specifically require it, because carbon can remove active ingredients. After a medication course it may be useful when the manufacturer recommends clearing residual treatment from the water.
Installation and maintenance
- Switch off and isolate the pump and UVC before opening the filter.
- Photograph the original media order and preserve the direction of water flow.
- Rinse new foam or wool in clean water without detergent.
- Keep the separate ceramic biological media distinct from the mechanical foam stages; the MiniPond manual specifies pond water for cleaning its ceramic media.
- Replace worn or rapidly clogging wool, and follow the carbon renewal interval specified for your filter.
- Restart the filter, check normal flow and test water quality after a major media change.
Browse further pond-filter spares and filter media, or compare complete pond filters if the box, UVC and fittings are all heavily worn.
Frequently asked questions
Does the six-pack contain six complete pairs?
Yes. The listed carbon/wool packs contain six carbon pads and six polymer-wool pads.
Will the MiniPond pads fit a MidiPond?
No. Select the MidiPond 1060011 pack for the larger 10000–28000 family.
How often should carbon be replaced?
The MiniPond 9000/12000 manual specifies replacing the activated-carbon pad after six weeks. Follow the instructions supplied with your particular filter; a clean-looking pad does not prove that its carbon is still effective.
Should foam be replaced when it turns brown?
No. Staining is normal. Replace it when the physical structure fails or permanent compaction prevents correct flow and cleaning.
Can carbon remove pond medication?
Yes, it can adsorb active ingredients. Remove or bypass it during treatment unless the medication instructions say otherwise.
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