{"product_id":"bioscape-bioscape-hang-on-filter-bio-screen-suits-s-1","title":"Bioscape Hang On Filter Bio screen suits S (1)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe biological heart of the Small 350 hang-on filter, sold as a straight replacement.\u003c\/strong\u003e This Bioscape Bio Screen fits the Hang On Power Filter Small 350 (BIS499) only — it is not interchangeable with the Medium, Large or X-Large models, which take a different, larger screen. It's the surface the filter's beneficial bacteria colonise to convert ammonia and nitrite into nitrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits one model\u003c\/strong\u003e — sized specifically for the Small 350 hang-on filter, so it seats correctly without gaps or bypass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh surface area\u003c\/strong\u003e — more colonisable surface than bare plastic housing gives your nitrifying bacteria room to establish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle screen\u003c\/strong\u003e — sold individually so you can restock without buying a full media set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU \/ part number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBIS516\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBioscape Hang On Power Filter Small 350 (BIS499) only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 screen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBiological media — colonisation surface for nitrifying bacteria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich one do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYour filter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBio screen to buy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHang On Power Filter Small 350 (BIS499)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThis one — Bio Screen S (BIS516)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHang On Power Filter Medium 550 \/ Large 750 \/ X-Large 1000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBio Screen M\/L\/XL (BIS517) instead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Bioscape Hang On Power Filter Small 350 only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Medium 550, Large 750 or X-Large 1000 — the larger housings take the M\/L\/XL screen, which is a different size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the screen in water taken from your own tank during a water change, rather than tap water, to avoid killing the bacteria colony. When it's physically worn out and due for replacement, run the old and new screens together for around two weeks so bacteria have time to establish on the new one before the old one is retired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered against manufacturing defects on arrival, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Ships as a standard parcel item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this fit my Medium or Large Bioscape filter?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This screen is sized for the Small 350 only. The Medium 550, Large 750 and X-Large 1000 all take the larger M\/L\/XL bio screen instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I know when to replace it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBioscape doesn't publish a fixed interval. 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