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product_id: 255352521
title: "Water Softener Pillow Aquarium Canister Filter Filtration Pouch 1-Count Bag, Size 5 (49A)"
brand: "api"
price: "₨7886"
currency: LKR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 7
category: "Api"
url: https://www.desertcart.lk/products/255352521-water-softener-pillow-aquarium-canister-filter-filtration-pouch-1-count
store_origin: LK
region: Sri Lanka
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# Softens hard water effectively Reusable after recharging Pre-dosed pouch fits most canister filters Water Softener Pillow Aquarium Canister Filter Filtration Pouch 1-Count Bag, Size 5 (49A)

**Brand:** api
**Price:** ₨7886
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💧 Elevate your aquarium’s vibe with crystal-clear, soft water—because your fish deserve the best!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Water Softener Pillow Aquarium Canister Filter Filtration Pouch 1-Count Bag, Size 5 (49A) by api
- **How much does it cost?** ₨7886 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.lk](https://www.desertcart.lk/products/255352521-water-softener-pillow-aquarium-canister-filter-filtration-pouch-1-count)

## Best For

- api enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted api brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Universal Compatibility:** Designed to fit most freshwater canister filters, making upgrades seamless and stress-free.
- • **Eco-Friendly Reusability:** Recharge and reuse the pouch, cutting down waste while maintaining optimal water quality.
- • **Aquarium Wellness Booster:** Use at startup or maintenance to keep your aquatic ecosystem thriving and your fish flourishing.
- • **Effortless Hardness Control:** Softens aquarium water by reducing calcium and magnesium for a healthier aquatic environment.
- • **Precision Pre-Dosed Convenience:** Each pouch is perfectly measured for easy, no-mess installation—ideal for busy professionals.

## Overview

The API Water Softener Pillow is a pre-dosed filtration pouch designed to reduce water hardness by lowering calcium and magnesium levels in freshwater aquariums. Compatible with most canister filters, it offers easy installation and can be recharged for multiple uses, ensuring a healthier aquatic environment and hassle-free maintenance.

## Description

Api Water Softener Pillow Aquarium Canister Filter Filtration Pouch 1-Count Bag, Size 5 (49A) : desertcart.ae: Pet Supplies

Review: Useless - it's useless, in fact my TDS Increased !!!
Review: It did nothing to the water hardness - I measured the TDS before and after, it did nothing to the water

## Features

- Contains one (1) API WATER SOFTENER PILLOW Aquarium Canister Filter Filtration Pouch 1-Count Bag
- Softens hard water
- Reduces general hardness by lowering calcium and magnesium
- Easy-to-use pre-dosed pouch fits most canister filters on the market for freshwater aquariums
- Use when starting or maintaining an aquarium when testing indicates hardness above the desired level, can be reused after it is recharged

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002DW0GQQ |
| Allergen Information | Apple Free |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #42,888 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #7 in Water Softeners |
| Color | MULTICOLOR |
| Compatible Devices | Marina i110 and i160 internal filters |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (3,267) |
| Date First Available | 9 August 2012 |
| Item Form | Pellets |
| Item Weight | 23 g |
| Item model number | 49A |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Pet Life Stage | All Life Stages |
| Pet Type | Aquatics, Aquatics Water Conditioner, Aquatics Water Conditioner Conditioners, PetSupplies |
| Product Dimensions | 11.43 x 2.54 x 18.75 cm; 23 g |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size | Size 5 (1 Count) |
| Special Features | Easy to replace |
| Specific Uses | Active |
| batteries required | No |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** API
- **Item form:** Pellets
- **Item weight:** 23 Grams
- **Manufacturer:** API
- **UPC:** 317163001493

## Images

![Water Softener Pillow Aquarium Canister Filter Filtration Pouch 1-Count Bag, Size 5 (49A) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91G+jnGLYEL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Where exactly in the filter is this pillow supposed to go?**
A: preferably in your filter or somewhere with a lot of water movement

**Q: What is the recharging process?**
A: 3 tablespoons aquarium salt dissolved in 7 ounces of tap water, use a shallow dish.  Rinse the pillow after removing from filter area and soak in salt solution for 2 hrs.  Always store pillow in salt solution when not using.  Discard pillow when it is no longer effective (check the water hardness to verify.)  I use a plastic Chinese to-go dish, the white rectangular ones.

**Q: Will it stain water**
A: No, it will not stain water.

**Q: Does it hurt to leave the pillows in the filter until next water change? Will it shorten the life of the pillows (x's you can recharge)?**
A: The instruction I found online say that it should not be left in for long periods. And, you can recharge it with sunlight, if you use it for the period of time only long enough to get the change you are looking for in the water. Thanks my experience.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐ Useless
*by Z***D on 29 August 2024*

it's useless, in fact my TDS Increased !!!

### ⭐ It did nothing to the water hardness
*by A***L on 13 April 2024*

I measured the TDS before and after, it did nothing to the water

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by T***A on 2 November 2025*

J'ai utilisé se produit dans mon filtre fluval 107 pour mon aquarium 10 gallons. Mon GH était trop élevé! Il était à 12 degrés GH. Mon aquarium est communautaire. Mes 10 poissons sont des microrasboras galaxy, j'ai 10 crevettes néocardina Davidi (blue velvet) et 1 escargot Neritina. J'ai mis le sac dans mon filtre le soir avant de me coucher. Le lendemain, j'ai pris le test de GH et il a baissé a 6 GH! Il a permis de baissé de 6 degrés durant la nuit après environ 10h d'utilisation. Wow! Je suis vraiment impressionné du résultat! Je recommande fortement si vous voulez réduire rapidement le gh a cause de l'utilisation de l'eau du robinet.

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Store origin: LK*
*Last updated: 2026-03-11*