--- product_id: 39362295 title: "4003DC Cellulose Filter Media D.E. Alternative for Swimming Pools, 3-Pounds" brand: "fiber clear" price: "₹ 10388" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Fiber Clear" url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/39362295-4003dc-cellulose-filter-media-d-e-alternative-for-swimming-pools store_origin: IN region: India --- # Filters down to 2 microns Bio-degradable & eco-friendly 1 lb equals 8 lbs of D.E. 4003DC Cellulose Filter Media D.E. Alternative for Swimming Pools, 3-Pounds **Brand:** fiber clear **Price:** ₹ 10388 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💧 Clearer Pools, Cleaner Planet—Filter Smarter, Not Harder! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 4003DC Cellulose Filter Media D.E. Alternative for Swimming Pools, 3-Pounds by fiber clear - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 10388 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/39362295-4003dc-cellulose-filter-media-d-e-alternative-for-swimming-pools) ## Best For - fiber clear enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted fiber clear brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Trusted by Pool Pros:** Highly rated with 4.5 stars and climbing—join thousands who upgraded their pool care game. - • **Lightweight Efficiency:** Just 3 pounds delivers the filtering power of 24 pounds of traditional D.E.—less bulk, more impact. - • **Eco-Conscious Pool Care:** Bio-degradable and non-toxic formula keeps your pool sparkling while protecting the planet. - • **Ultra-Fine Filtration Power:** Experience crystal-clear water with filtration down to 2 microns—unmatched pool clarity. - • **Safe & Effective Alternative:** Ditch harmful Diatomaceous Earth for a safer, equally powerful pool filter media. ## Overview Fiber Clear 4003DC is a 3-pound, biodegradable, and non-toxic cellulose filter media that filters swimming pool water down to 2 microns. Offering the filtering power of 8 pounds of Diatomaceous Earth per pound, it provides a safe, eco-friendly alternative to traditional D.E., ensuring sparkling clear pools with less environmental impact. ## Description Fiber Clear is a safe and effective alternative to Diatomaceous Earth. Fiber Clear will filter down to 2 microns. This ultra-fine filtration will give you truly clearer swimming pool water. Fiber Clear is bio-degradable, non-toxic and environmentally friendly. 1 pound of Fiber Clear equals 8 pounds of D.E. Review: Recommended. - Good product. It does a great job. Like any other product, use less if back-flushing, if not removing the filters for thorough cleaning. Review: Keeps the pool really clean, with a cartridge, DE, or sand filter - I've been using this for several years now, first as an additive for a cartridge filter, and for the last three years as a full replacement for DE in a DE filter. A cup in the cartridge filter improved the effectiveness of the filter. I no longer needed to use clarifier or metal remover to get the water really clear, and needed to run the filter much less. In the DE filter, it leaves the water crystal clear, and I can run the filter only a few hours a day. The only downsides are that in a cartridge filter, you need to clean the cartridge more often, and in the DE filter, some of the media will blow through the filter and back into the pool in the first few hours after backwashing/recharging. If you have a really powerful filter pump, this could be a problem. But it's worth the extra vacuuming the day after recharging, as the pool is much cleaner. I've also found that I use a whole lot less chemicals since switching to Fiber Clear. I no longer need clarifier, metal remover, or algaecide, and the pool requires about half the chlorine in a season. Do not mix DE and Fiber Clear, and clean the filter thoroughly before switching to it, as the mixture will clog the filter almost immediately. UPDATE: My original review is now 6 years old and I still use this stuff exclusively. I found that by using an extra cup or 2 with each charge, it’s less likely to blow through. I also tried another similar brand once when this was unavailable, and had a big problem with it blowing through. I won’t do that again. Still a big fan. ANOTHER UPDATE: My daughter is now using this with her sand filter with similarly excellent results. She adds one measuring cup after each backwash. When she first started using it the filter seemed to plug up almost hourly and it would start blowing back into the pool... but that was just because the water was that dirty. Sand filters don't remove microscopic dirt as well as cartridge or DE filters without help. After several backwashes, her water was sparkling clean and the filter isn't plugging up like it was. And she only needs to run it a few hours a day instead of the 8 hours+ it took before. This stuff makes a sand filter clean more like a DE filter. (I would never recommend a sand filter, but that's what was provided with her pool.) ## Features - Safe and effective D;E; alternative - Bio-Degradable & Non-Toxic - Safe & Effective D;E; Alternative - Keeps your pool sparkling clear ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #51,706 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #135 in Swimming Pool Clarifiers & Enzymes | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 368 Reviews | ## Images ![4003DC Cellulose Filter Media D.E. Alternative for Swimming Pools, 3-Pounds - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61BxFL0SyAL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Recommended. *by J***K on June 13, 2026* Good product. It does a great job. Like any other product, use less if back-flushing, if not removing the filters for thorough cleaning. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Keeps the pool really clean, with a cartridge, DE, or sand filter *by D***R on June 24, 2018* I've been using this for several years now, first as an additive for a cartridge filter, and for the last three years as a full replacement for DE in a DE filter. A cup in the cartridge filter improved the effectiveness of the filter. I no longer needed to use clarifier or metal remover to get the water really clear, and needed to run the filter much less. In the DE filter, it leaves the water crystal clear, and I can run the filter only a few hours a day. The only downsides are that in a cartridge filter, you need to clean the cartridge more often, and in the DE filter, some of the media will blow through the filter and back into the pool in the first few hours after backwashing/recharging. If you have a really powerful filter pump, this could be a problem. But it's worth the extra vacuuming the day after recharging, as the pool is much cleaner. I've also found that I use a whole lot less chemicals since switching to Fiber Clear. I no longer need clarifier, metal remover, or algaecide, and the pool requires about half the chlorine in a season. Do not mix DE and Fiber Clear, and clean the filter thoroughly before switching to it, as the mixture will clog the filter almost immediately. UPDATE: My original review is now 6 years old and I still use this stuff exclusively. I found that by using an extra cup or 2 with each charge, it’s less likely to blow through. I also tried another similar brand once when this was unavailable, and had a big problem with it blowing through. I won’t do that again. Still a big fan. ANOTHER UPDATE: My daughter is now using this with her sand filter with similarly excellent results. She adds one measuring cup after each backwash. When she first started using it the filter seemed to plug up almost hourly and it would start blowing back into the pool... but that was just because the water was that dirty. Sand filters don't remove microscopic dirt as well as cartridge or DE filters without help. After several backwashes, her water was sparkling clean and the filter isn't plugging up like it was. And she only needs to run it a few hours a day instead of the 8 hours+ it took before. This stuff makes a sand filter clean more like a DE filter. (I would never recommend a sand filter, but that's what was provided with her pool.) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It works *by S***1 on August 23, 2025* If you struggle with filter cartridge blow-by, this is your ticket to happiness. My filters would allow too much fine sediment to pass through and I'd find a thin film of it on the pool floor within hours of vacuuming. This helps fill in those minute pores and helps keep the water clearer and with much less sediment. You may experience higher filter pressure. If you do, try using less than suggested amounts. My 48gal filter is happy with 7 cups. And since I use a suction driven vacuum, it's critical to keep the pressure down for the maximum suction power. Will not matter if you have an independent vaccum system. ## Frequently Bought Together - Fiber Clear 4003DC Cellulose Filter Media D.E. Alternative for Swimming Pools, 3-Pounds - HTH 52037R Pool Care Shock Advanced, Swimming Pool Chemical - Cal Hypo Formula, Prevents Bacteria & Algae, Restores Crystal Clear Water - Shock Treatment, 1lb (12 Pack) - Fiber Clear 7 Lb Cellulose Media DE Alternative for DE Filters 4003DC FCC007 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/39362295-4003dc-cellulose-filter-media-d-e-alternative-for-swimming-pools](https://www.desertcart.in/products/39362295-4003dc-cellulose-filter-media-d-e-alternative-for-swimming-pools) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-09-29*