{"product_id":"bioscape-320l-h-hanging-filter-replacement-foam-6-pack","title":"Bioscape 320L\/h Hanging Filter Replacement Foam (6 Pack)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStop debris before it reaches the rest of the filter.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the mechanical-stage replacement media for the Bioscape Tropic \"Easy Clean\" 80 Hang-On Filter (320 L\/h, model BIS531) — a six-pack of filter foam that catches suspended particles and protects the carbon and bio-media stages behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-cell foam\u003c\/strong\u003e — traps floating debris and fish waste before it clogs the finer media downstream.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst stage\u003c\/strong\u003e — water is drawn through this pad before it reaches the carbon and bio-ball stages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSix-pack\u003c\/strong\u003e — the fastest-wearing of the three media types, so it's supplied in the largest pack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse-and-reuse\u003c\/strong\u003e — can be cleaned several times in tank water before it needs replacing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBIS531A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarcode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9327975057671\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 pads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedia type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen-cell filter foam (mechanical filtration)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBioscape Tropic \"Easy Clean\" 80 Hang-On Filter, 320 L\/h (BIS531), for aquariums of 38–75 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich filter stage do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Easy Clean 80 runs water through three stages in the one cartridge housing. Replace whichever stage is due, rather than the whole set:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMedia\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it removes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical service life\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 — Mechanical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFilter foam (BIS531A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuspended debris and floating particles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRinse in tank water at each service; replace once it's compacting or breaking apart — as a general guide, every four to six weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 — Chemical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon cartridge (BIS531B)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOdours, discolouration, dissolved organics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplace on a schedule, not a rinse — as a general guide, every three to four weeks, once the carbon is saturated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 — Biological\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBio balls (BIS531C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmmonia and nitrite, via colonising bacteria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong life — rinse gently in tank water only, replace solely if physically broken\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for the Easy Clean 80 hang-on filter (320 L\/h, BIS531) in freshwater or marine aquariums of 38–75 L. Not suitable for the 160 L\/h or 450 L\/h Easy Clean models. Foam alone won't control odour or ammonia — pair it with the carbon and bio-ball stages for full filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse in removed tank water at each service — this is the media you'll clean most often, since it catches the bulk of the debris. As a general guide, expect to replace the pad roughly every four to six weeks once it's compacting or starting to break apart, rather than to a fixed date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bioscape-320l-h-hanging-filter-replacement-bio-balls-1-pack\"\u003eBioscape 320L\/h Hanging Filter Replacement Bio Balls (1 Pack)\u003c\/a\u003e — the biological stage further down the cascade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bioscape-320l-h-hanging-filter-replacement-carbon-cartridge-2-pack\"\u003eBioscape 320L\/h Hanging Filter Replacement Carbon Cartridge (2 Pack)\u003c\/a\u003e — the chemical stage this pad protects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by Bioscape's standard consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law, in addition to any manufacturer warranty. Ships standard parcel post.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow often should I rinse versus replace the foam?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse it every time you service the filter. Replace it once it's compacted, torn or falling apart — usually every four to six weeks in an established tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill this fit my other Bioscape filter?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly the Easy Clean 80 (320 L\/h, BIS531). The 160 L\/h and 450 L\/h Easy Clean models use differently sized cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes the foam remove ammonia?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — this is the mechanical stage, catching debris only. Ammonia and nitrite are handled by the bio balls further along the cascade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I run the filter with just the foam stage fitted?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can in an emergency, but you'll lose the chemical and biological filtration — refit the carbon and bio balls as soon as you can.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bioscape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293065822499,"sku":"BIS531A","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/BIS531a_1.jpg?v=1782870831","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/bioscape-320l-h-hanging-filter-replacement-foam-6-pack","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}