{"product_id":"fluval-105-106-filter-case","title":"Fluval 105\/106 Filter Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe canister body itself, for when a crack or stress mark means it can no longer hold a seal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the genuine Fluval filter case, part A20182, the outer canister that holds the media baskets and seals against the motor head above. It fits both the 105 and 106 external canister filters, which share the same body despite their different pump ratings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Fluval A20182\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same canister body Fluval fits at the factory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShared across two models\u003c\/strong\u003e — one case fits both the 105 and 106.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFixes seal failures\u003c\/strong\u003e — the fix for a crack, stress line, or a rim that no longer clamps flush under the motor head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer part number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA20182\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold as\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCanister body only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFilter model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFluval model code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTakes A20182\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e105\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA201\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e106\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA202\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does not fit the 205, 206 or the 07 series — those use taller cases matched to their higher-rated pumps, even though the motor heads look similar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x filter case (canister body)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNot included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotor head.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pump assembly that clips on top is a separate part — see the 105 Motor\/Pump Unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedia baskets.\u003c\/strong\u003e The internal trays that hold filter media are sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotor head gasket.\u003c\/strong\u003e The O-ring seal between the case and the motor head is a separate part, worth replacing at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for a 105 or 106 with a cracked, warped or stress-marked case, or one that no longer holds a seal under the motor head clips. Not suitable for the 205, 206 or any 07 Series filter — check your model code against the table above before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hairline crack in a canister case usually shows up first as a slow weep at the base rather than a sudden leak. Check the case for stress marks each time it's out for cleaning, particularly around the clip mounts, and replace it before a crack runs the full height of the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-105-motor-pump-unit\"\u003e105 Motor\/Pump Unit\u003c\/a\u003e — replace together if the motor head is also damaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-07-motor-head-gasket-oring-105-106-107-205-206-207\"\u003eMotor head gasket O-ring\u003c\/a\u003e — reseal the join between case and motor head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a genuine Fluval replacement part. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law apply in full and nothing here limits them. Ships as a standard parcel anywhere in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes one case fit both the 105 and 106?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Fluval uses the same canister body for both models — the difference between them is the motor head and pump rating, not the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this fit my Fluval 205?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The 205 uses a taller case sized for its higher-rated pump. This part is for the 105 and 106 only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the difference between a filter case and a motor head?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case is the canister body that holds the media baskets. The motor head is the pump unit that clips on top and drives the flow. They're sold as separate parts so you only replace the one that's failed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo the media baskets come with the case?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the baskets are sold separately, so an existing set of baskets from your old case will drop straight into the new one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293309255971,"sku":"PF100B","price":39.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/fluval-105-106-filter-case-43875502719267.webp?v=1790236915","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-105-106-filter-case","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}