These pads may be less wide than the Standard Value Pack pads, and may have cosmetic flaws in the white layer.  Other than that,  That's it - same great floss - same great filtering - lower price 

WORLD'S BEST FILTER FLOSS: An inTank secret, super high quality double-bonded poly pad unlike any other on the market. This Filter Floss catches detritus yet allows for the maximum amount of flow. Thicker than other similar poly filters available so you use less. No more doubling or tripling up, use one cut square on top of your inTank Media Basket, or inside your sump, hang on back filter, canister filter, pond, terrarium or other filter. The Value Pack includes a very generous amount that will last a long time with normal use. Easily cut to fit with a household scissors.

• Includes 3 HUGE white and blue bonded pads for a long supply
• DUAL DENSITY- Fine fibers on top, coarse fibers on the bottom.  Blue side provides a backing and structure for the finer white sided
• 1000 down to 500 microns
• Fits hundreds of filters for freshwater, saltwater, ponds and terrariums
  
• Each pad is about 20"x 8 to 9"x 1.5" (dry, thickness varies by batch)
• Because of the uneven nature of the roll cut from, pads will vary by width
• Easy to cut to fit and change. Only takes seconds
• Catches detritus in Aquariums, Ponds and Terrariums
  
• Allows for proper water flow in your filter

What side should water hit first?

The white side.  The blue side is more dense and is the backing and structure to our Filter Floss.

How do I cut to size?

A household scissors will cut our Filter Floss with ease to fit your filter application and size.

What size or types of filters does this work with?

Literally thousands.  It is an inexpensive upgrade to the stock filter cartridges or locations.  It can fit but not limed to: media baskets and racks, sumps, hang on back, canister, in-tank, and external filters.  Each pad is 20"x10" and can be cut to fit your specific location.