{"product_id":"exo-terra-repti-clear-250-350-carbon-cartridge","title":"Exo Terra Repti Clear 250\/350 Carbon Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeps a Repti Clear filter's water polish and odour control fresh.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a genuine Exo Terra two-pack of carbon cartridges for the Repti Clear F250 (PT3610) and F350 (PT3620) internal filters. Activated carbon is a wearing media — it stops adsorbing tannins, odours and discolouration once it's spent, so it needs regular replacement rather than a rinse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine fit\u003c\/strong\u003e — made for both the Repti Clear F250 (PT3610) and F350 (PT3620).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical filtration stage\u003c\/strong\u003e — activated carbon pulls tannins, odours and discolouration out of the water column.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-pack\u003c\/strong\u003e — one to fit now, one spare for the next service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTool-free fit\u003c\/strong\u003e — lifts straight out of the filter case by hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePT3614\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack quantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 carbon cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepti Clear F250 (PT3610) and F350 (PT3620)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedia type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActivated carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo carbon cartridges. The filter unit and foam pads are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do I fit it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnplug the filter, separate the case from the motor housing, remove the spent cartridge and fit the new one in the same slot, then reassemble.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExo Terra recommends replacing carbon media roughly every 6–8 weeks. Carbon has a finite adsorption capacity and cannot be recharged by rinsing, unlike the foam stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips by standard parcel delivery. As a consumable filter media, this item isn't separately warranted beyond your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-repti-clear-250-fine-foam-2\"\u003eExo Terra Repti Clear 250 Fine Foam (2)\u003c\/a\u003e — often replaced at the same service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-repti-clear-internal-filter-250-impeller-assembly\"\u003eExo Terra Repti Clear Internal Filter 250 Impeller Assembly\u003c\/a\u003e — for when flow loss is a worn impeller, not spent media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes carbon need replacing even if the water looks clear?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — carbon exhausts its adsorption capacity before water visibly changes, so it's worth replacing on a schedule, roughly every 6–8 weeks, rather than waiting for a visible sign.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I rinse and reuse a cartridge?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — once activated carbon is saturated it stops adsorbing. Rinsing removes debris but doesn't restore capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit both the F250 and the F350?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, this cartridge is the shared carbon part for both models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill carbon remove medication from the water?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eActivated carbon can strip dissolved medication from the water, so remove the cartridge, or run foam only, during a treatment course.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ExoTerra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293257122083,"sku":"RP195B","price":6.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/RP195b.png?v=1782876612","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/exo-terra-repti-clear-250-350-carbon-cartridge","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}