The Aqua One Lifestyle 157 takes the Aqua One Sponge 168s (25168S) as its filter media; Australian sellers list it from A$4.96 each as of 30 October 2026. Fitment confirmed against the manufacturer's compatibility list.
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Aqua One Lifestyle 157
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Takes the 25168S filter media
Sponge 168s (25168S) · check the code printed on your old filter before ordering.
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Takes the 25168S
Filter media · check the code on your old filter.
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$4.96 each
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This aquarium filter also takes a carbon filter
- Aqua One Carbon Cartridge 168c (25168C)Open Aquarium Spare Parts$7.96 each · 3-pack $23.88
Separate from the filter media. Reduces dissolved waste, odours and discolouration (activated carbon). Replace every 2 months.
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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 Lifestyle 157
Watch the guide or follow the steps.
- 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:
- 168S
- Retail name:
- 25168S
Sellers list any of these; they are the same part.
About your Aqua One Lifestyle 157
Aqua One aquarium filter — Lifestyle aquarium. Its filter media is the Sponge 168s (25168S), part 25168S.
Also in this aquarium filter: Aqua One Carbon Cartridge 168c (25168C) (every 2 months).
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 these 4 Aqua One models
Common questions
- Which filter media fits the Aqua One Lifestyle 157?
- The Aqua One Lifestyle 157 takes the Aqua One Sponge 168s (25168S).
- Where can I buy the 25168S in Australia?
- We track 1 Australian seller for the 25168S; the lowest listed price when we last checked was A$4.96 at Aquarium Spare Parts. Prices are re-checked daily and dated on this page.
- How do I fit the 25168S in an Aqua One Lifestyle 157?
- 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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