{"product_id":"bioscape-black-foam-intake-insert-velocity-1500-1pk","title":"Bioscape Black Foam Intake Insert Velocity 1500 1Pk","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement intake foam for the Bioscape Velocity 1500 internal filter.\u003c\/strong\u003e This black particulate foam covers the filter's intake slots, screening out gravel, plant debris and larger waste before it reaches the impeller — fit a fresh one once the original has torn or clogged for good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized for the Velocity 1500 only\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bioscape uses a dedicated intake foam per filter size, so this part (BIS168) doesn't cross over with the 400\/700 or 2000 inserts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtects the impeller\u003c\/strong\u003e — mechanical pre-filtration stops larger debris reaching the moving parts, which is what keeps the rated 1,500 L\/h flow honest over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA five-minute fix\u003c\/strong\u003e — a filter that's slowed down is more often the intake foam than the pump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBIS168\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarcode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9327975045920\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack particulate intake foam, 1 pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBioscape Velocity Internal Filter 1500 (BIS163)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich intake foam do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis insert is sized for the Velocity 1500 specifically. If you're not sure which filter you've got, check the flow rating against this table:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFilter model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRated flow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuits aquariums up to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIntake foam part\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVelocity 400 (BIS160)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBIS165\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVelocity 700 (BIS161)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBIS165\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVelocity 1500 (BIS163)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,500 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBIS168 (this product)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVelocity 2000 (BIS164)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,000 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBIS169\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\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 intake slots on the Bioscape Velocity 1500 internal filter, freshwater or saltwater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Velocity 400\/700 (BIS165, smaller) or the Velocity 2000 (BIS169, larger) — the wrong size leaves gaps around the intake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1,500 L\/h this filter pulls a lot of water through a small foam face, so on a busier tank it's worth checking every week or two rather than waiting for a scheduled water change. Rinse it in used tank water — tap water's chlorine kills off the bacteria living in it — and replace it once it won't spring back to an open texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as a standard replacement 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\u003eHow do I know I've got the 1500 and not the 1000 or 2000?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the flow rate printed on the filter body — 1,500 L\/h for this model, against 1,000 L\/h or 2,000 L\/h for its neighbours in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the Velocity 1000?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBioscape hasn't published a matching intake foam part number for the 1000 in this listing family — check with us before ordering rather than guessing between the 700 and 1500 sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often should I replace it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no fixed calendar interval published by Bioscape — rinse it regularly and replace it once it won't rinse back to an open texture or flow noticeably drops even after rinsing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bioscape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293052780835,"sku":"BIS168","price":6.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/BIS168_1.jpg?v=1782870024","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/bioscape-black-foam-intake-insert-velocity-1500-1pk","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}