Pack size
1 screen
Fits
Bioscape Hang On Power Filter Small 350 (BIS499)
Part no.
BIS516
Bioscape Hang On Filter Bio screen suits S (1)
The biological heart of the Small 350 hang-on filter, sold as a straight replacement. 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.
Key features
- Fits one model — sized specifically for the Small 350 hang-on filter, so it seats correctly without gaps or bypass.
- High surface area — more colonisable surface than bare plastic housing gives your nitrifying bacteria room to establish.
- Single screen — sold individually so you can restock without buying a full media set.
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| SKU / part number | BIS516 |
| Fits | Bioscape Hang On Power Filter Small 350 (BIS499) only |
| Pack size | 1 screen |
| Function | Biological media — colonisation surface for nitrifying bacteria |
Which one do I need?
| Your filter | Bio screen to buy |
|---|---|
| Hang On Power Filter Small 350 (BIS499) | This one — Bio Screen S (BIS516) |
| Hang On Power Filter Medium 550 / Large 750 / X-Large 1000 | Bio Screen M/L/XL (BIS517) instead |
Suitable for, and not suitable for
- Suitable for: the Bioscape Hang On Power Filter Small 350 only.
- Not suitable for: the Medium 550, Large 750 or X-Large 1000 — the larger housings take the M/L/XL screen, which is a different size.
Care and maintenance
Rinse 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.
Warranty and delivery
Covered against manufacturing defects on arrival, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Ships as a standard parcel item.
Common questions
Will this fit my Medium or Large Bioscape filter?
No. 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.
How do I know when to replace it?
Bioscape doesn't publish a fixed interval. Replace it once it's visibly breaking down or crumbling rather than to a calendar, and rinse rather than replace it at every water change.
Do I need to cycle a new screen before using it?
Run it alongside your old screen for about two weeks first, so the bacteria colony transfers across before you remove the old one.




