The Aqua One AquaStyle 980 takes the Aqua One Sponge 5s (25005S) for AquaStyle 980 as its filter media; Australian sellers list it from A$7.63 each as of 7 November 2026. Fitment confirmed against the manufacturer's compatibility list.
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Aqua One AquaStyle 980
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Takes the 25005S filter media
Sponge 5s (25005S) for AquaStyle 980 · check the code printed on your old filter before ordering.
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Aquarium filter
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Takes the 25005S
Filter media · check the code on your old filter.
Other Aqua One aquarium filters and their replacement media
The 25005S fits the AquaStyle 980 only. These Aqua One models take a different filter media:
GenuineGenuine Aqua One
$7.63 each
3-pack $22.88
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Other parts this aquarium filter takes
- Aqua One Carbon Cartridge 5c (25005C) for AquaStyle 980Open Aquarium Spare Parts$12.29 each · 3-pack $36.88
The carbon filter. Separate from the filter media. Reduces dissolved waste, odours and discolouration (activated carbon). Replace every 2 months.
- Aqua One Wool 5w (25005W) for AquaStyle 980Open Aquarium Spare Parts$5.96 each · 3-pack $17.88
The fine pad. Separate from the filter media. Reduces micro-particles (fine wool, mechanical).
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How long it lasts
Replace it when it clogs, breaks down or no longer holds its shape, Aqua One says; until then rinse it in a bucket of aquarium water each time you clean the filter.
How to change the filter media in your Aqua One AquaStyle 980
Watch the guide or follow the steps.
No clear video for this part yet. The steps cover it.
- 1Turn the power head off and unplug the aquarium's equipment.
- 2Remove the lid from the filter unit and lift the elbow and spray bar off the top of the power head.
- 3Take out the carbon cartridge and the black filter sponge. Rinse the sponge in a little aquarium water in a bucket, then throw that water away rather than adding it back to the tank.
- 4Put the sponge back, or fit a new one once the old one blocks up or breaks down.
- 5Refit the spray bar with its holes pointing down onto the carbon cartridge, make sure the tank is full, turn the power head on and check that water flows from the spray bar. Close the lid.
Every number this part goes by
- Retail name:
- 25005S
- Retail name:
- 5S
Sellers list any of these; they are the same part.
About your Aqua One AquaStyle 980
Aqua One aquarium filter — AquaStyle aquarium (discontinued). Its filter media is the Sponge 5s (25005S) for AquaStyle 980, part 25005S.
Also in this aquarium filter: Aqua One Carbon Cartridge 5c (25005C) for AquaStyle 980 (every 2 months), Aqua One Wool 5w (25005W) for AquaStyle 980.
Where the model number is: The model is on the filter's lid, motor head or a label on its side (Fluval 307, Eheim Classic 2215). For a tank with a built-in filter, use the tank's name.
Fits this Aqua One model
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Common questions
- Which filter media fits the Aqua One AquaStyle 980?
- The Aqua One AquaStyle 980 takes the Aqua One Sponge 5s (25005S) for AquaStyle 980.
- Where can I buy the 25005S in Australia?
- We track 1 Australian seller for the 25005S; the lowest listed price when we last checked was A$7.63 at Aquarium Spare Parts. Prices are re-checked daily and dated on this page.
- How do I fit the 25005S in an Aqua One AquaStyle 980?
- No tools, a few minutes: 5 steps, listed on this page with the replacement video where the maker has one.
- What happens if I don't change it?
- Spent carbon stops removing odours and discolouration, and clogged pads slow the flow, so the filter moves less water through the tank.
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