{"product_id":"bioscape-black-foam-insert-motor-compartment-400-700-4pk","title":"Bioscape Black Foam Insert Motor Compartment 400\/700 4Pk","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA fresh motor compartment foam keeps grit away from the impeller in your Bioscape Velocity 400 or 700 internal filter.\u003c\/strong\u003e This four-pack replaces the small black foam disc that sits inside the motor housing, catching fine debris before it can reach the moving impeller shaft. It's a shared part across the Velocity 400 and Velocity 700 — the same insert fits both models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtects the impeller\u003c\/strong\u003e — fine grit that gets past the main intake sponge is stopped before it reaches the motor shaft, which is what actually causes an impeller to jam or wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour in the pack\u003c\/strong\u003e — enough for roughly a year of scheduled swaps on one filter, or one swap each across two filters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits both the Velocity 400 and Velocity 700\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bioscape uses the same motor compartment foam across both models, so one SKU covers either.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheap insurance for the motor\u003c\/strong\u003e — a $3.95 pack is far less than a replacement motor unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBIS176\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarcode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9327975046095\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack quantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 foam discs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor compartment (not the main intake sponge)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBioscape Velocity 400, Bioscape Velocity 700\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Velocity filter do I have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBioscape's Velocity range is numbered by flow rate. Check the model number printed on the filter body, or match it against your tank size:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlow rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWattage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuits tank up to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMotor compartment foam\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVelocity 400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBIS176 (this pack)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVelocity 700\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBIS176 (this pack)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVelocity 1000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold separately (BIS167, intake foam)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVelocity 1500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1500 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold separately (BIS178)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVelocity 2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold separately (BIS179)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour black foam discs sized for the Velocity 400\/700 motor housing. The filter body, impeller, intake sponge, carbon bag and phosphate pad are not included — this pack is the motor compartment foam only.\u003c\/p\u003e\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 Velocity 400 and Velocity 700 internal filters, freshwater or saltwater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Velocity 1000, 1500 or 2000 — those use a larger foam sized for their own motor housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBioscape hasn't published a fixed replacement interval for this foam. Rinse it in tank water at each filter clean, and replace it once it's compressed flat, torn, or no longer springs back into shape — a flattened foam stops catching grit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as a standard consumable spare part. Any fault on arrival is covered under your consumer guarantee rights under Australian Consumer Law. Ships as a small parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes one pack fit both the Velocity 400 and the Velocity 700?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Bioscape uses the same motor compartment foam for both models, so BIS176 fits either filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this the same as the intake sponge?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is the smaller foam disc inside the motor housing, not the main intake sponge that does the bulk of the mechanical filtering. It's sold and replaced separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I know if I have a 400 or a 700?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the model number printed on the filter body, or compare your tank size against the table above — a 700 is rated for roughly double the tank size of a 400.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat happens if I don't replace it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flattened or torn motor compartment foam stops catching grit, which can let debris reach the impeller shaft and cause it to run noisily or jam over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Bioscape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293053042979,"sku":"BIS176","price":3.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/BIS176_2.jpg?v=1782870024","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/bioscape-black-foam-insert-motor-compartment-400-700-4pk","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}