{"product_id":"bioscape-black-foam-intake-insert-velocity-400-700-1pk","title":"Bioscape Black Foam Intake Insert Velocity 400\/700 1Pk","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement intake foam for the Bioscape Velocity 400 and 700 internal filters.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the black particulate foam that sits over the filter's intake slots, catching debris before it reaches the impeller — fit a fresh one once the original foam is too clogged or torn to rinse back to shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne insert, two filters\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bioscape uses the same intake foam across the Velocity 400 (BIS160) and Velocity 700 (BIS161), so one part number covers both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatches debris before the impeller\u003c\/strong\u003e — mechanical pre-filtration keeps larger particles out of the pump housing, so the impeller keeps spinning freely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheaper than a new filter\u003c\/strong\u003e — when the original foam won't rinse clean or has torn, this restores intake filtration without replacing the whole unit.\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\u003eBIS165\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarcode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9327975045890\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 400 (BIS160) and Velocity Internal Filter 700 (BIS161)\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\u003eBioscape sizes the intake foam to the filter, not the tank, so match the part number to the model printed on your filter:\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 (this product)\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 (this product)\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\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 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 1500 or 2000, which use a larger foam (BIS168 and BIS169) — fitting the wrong size leaves gaps around the intake and lets debris straight through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the foam in used tank water at each water change — tap water's chlorine will kill off the bacteria living in it. Replace it once it's torn, has lost its shape, or won't rinse back to an open, springy texture; a clogged intake foam is one of the more common causes of a Velocity filter's flow dropping off over time.\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\u003eDoes this fit the Velocity 400 or the Velocity 700?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth. Bioscape uses the same intake foam (BIS165) for the Velocity 400 and Velocity 700 internal filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this fit my Velocity 1500 or 2000?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — those models use larger intake foams, BIS168 and BIS169. Check the flow rating printed on your filter before ordering.\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 at each water change and replace it once it won't rinse back to an open texture or the flow noticeably drops even after rinsing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bioscape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293052485923,"sku":"BIS165","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/bioscape-black-foam-intake-i-43179130749219.webp?v=1790233450","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/bioscape-black-foam-intake-insert-velocity-400-700-1pk","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}