{"product_id":"bioscape-tropic-easy-clean-hang-on-filter","title":"Bioscape Tropic Easy Clean Hang-On Filter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA hang-on filter with three stages of media in one easy-clean cartridge.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bioscape Tropic Easy Clean Hang-On Filter runs fine wool, activated carbon and bio-balls through a single pull-out cartridge, and comes in three sizes — 160, 320 and 450 L\/h — so you can match the filter to the tank rather than running one size across every setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy Clean 60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBIS530\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16–38 L aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy Clean 100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBIS531\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e320 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38–75 L aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy Clean 100+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBIS532\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72–110 L aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBioscape rates the 160 L\/h model for 16 to 38 litre aquariums, the 320 L\/h model for 38 to 75 litre aquariums, and the 450 L\/h model for 72 to 110 litre aquariums. If your tank is right at the edge of what a mid-size hang-on filter should handle, get in touch and we'll help you match the model to your setup rather than guess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree-stage media\u003c\/strong\u003e — fine wool, activated carbon and bio-balls, all included in the cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModular cartridge system\u003c\/strong\u003e — the whole media stack pulls out as one unit for a fast clean, rather than fishing out loose media by hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponge pre-filter\u003c\/strong\u003e — a sponge cover on the intake catches coarse debris before it reaches the main media, extending cartridge life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet hang-on operation\u003c\/strong\u003e — sits on the tank rim with no plumbing to run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree sizes, one design\u003c\/strong\u003e — 160, 320 or 450 L\/h, so you can match flow to tank size instead of over- or under-filtering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e160 L\/h\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e320 L\/h\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e450 L\/h\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBIS530\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBIS531\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBIS532\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlow rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e320 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine wool, activated carbon, bio-balls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine wool, activated carbon, bio-balls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine wool, activated carbon, bio-balls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHang-on, tank rim\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHang-on, tank rim\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHang-on, tank rim\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\u003eEach unit ships with the filter body, an intake strainer with sponge pre-filter cover, and a full modular cartridge loaded with fine wool, activated carbon and bio-balls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for freshwater community tanks sized to the model's flow rating, as a primary filter on a small tank or supplementary filtration on a larger one. Not intended as the sole filtration on a heavily stocked or heavily fed tank at the top of its size range — pair with a second filter if you're pushing the stocking limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the sponge pre-filter regularly in tank water to keep flow up between full cartridge changes. Bioscape hasn't published a fixed cartridge replacement interval for this model; as a general guide, carbon exhausts chemically well before it looks dirty, so replace that stage every few weeks and rinse or replace the wool and bio-ball stages as they visibly clog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by Bioscape's manufacturer warranty in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the difference between the three sizes?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlow rate and power scale together — 160 L\/h at 3 W, 320 L\/h at 5 W, and 450 L\/h at 7 W — so you can pick the size that matches your tank rather than one filter doing every job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat tank size does the 160 L\/h suit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBioscape rates it for 16–38 L aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the cartridge need to be replaced as a whole unit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe modular design lets the whole cartridge pull out for cleaning or replacement in one piece, rather than separating the media stages by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I run this alongside a canister or sump?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it works well as supplementary filtration or as backup mechanical and carbon filtration on a tank that already has a primary filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Bioscape","offers":[{"title":"160L\/H","offer_id":55293065593123,"sku":"BIS530","price":41.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"320L\/H","offer_id":55335003390243,"sku":"BIS531","price":45.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"450L\/H","offer_id":55335003423011,"sku":"BIS532","price":55.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/bioscape-tropic-easy-clean-h-10281377464611-1-dq.webp?v=1790372665","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/bioscape-tropic-easy-clean-hang-on-filter","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}