{"product_id":"fluval-106-206-intake-stem-and-strainer","title":"Fluval 106\/206 Intake Stem and Strainer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplaces a cracked, brittle or missing intake stem and strainer on your Fluval 06-series canister filter.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the genuine Fluval intake stem with strainer, part A20010, for the 106 and 206 canister filters, and shared with the earlier 105\/205 and the 107\/207 in the same family. It's the clear plastic tube that runs from the intake hose down into the tank, fitted with the strainer cap that keeps gravel, plants and larger debris out of the pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Fluval A20010\u003c\/strong\u003e — the manufacturer's own replacement, matched to the original fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStem and strainer supplied together\u003c\/strong\u003e — one assembly, no need to source the tube and cap separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide-mouth strainer\u003c\/strong\u003e — a broad intake face helps keep flow up as it fouls between cleans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShared across the 06 series\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same part covers the 105\/205, 106\/206 and 107\/207 canisters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA20010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAlso listed as\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntake Stem with Intake Strainer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarcode\/UPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e015561300100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelated strainer-only part\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA20007 (same strainer, sold on its own)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck your filter's model code against the table below — Fluval's 06-series canisters share this stem and strainer across three generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFilter model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFluval model code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTakes A20010\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluval 105\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA201\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluval 205\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA206\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluval 106\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA202\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluval 206\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA207\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluval 107\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA440\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluval 207\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA443\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes not fit the 305\/405, 306\/406 or 307\/407 canisters — those use the larger A20011 intake stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 x intake stem with strainer (A20010), supplied as one assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed intake hosing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHose clamps or hose-lock nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuction cup mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rest of the canister filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for freshwater and marine setups running a Fluval 105\/205, 106\/206 or 107\/207 canister filter, wherever the original stem has cracked, clouded with age, or lost its strainer cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable as a shrimp or fry guard on its own — the strainer's slots keep out gravel and larger debris but are not fine enough to stop shrimp or fry being drawn in; fit a pre-filter sponge over the intake if you need to protect them. Not compatible with the 305\/405, 306\/406 or 307\/407 series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the strainer in used tank water at each filter service to clear trapped debris and keep flow up. Check the stem periodically for hairline cracks or a chalky, discoloured look — ageing plastic exposed to aquarium lighting for years is the most common reason this part needs replacing. Avoid detergents or solvents; plain water only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntake strainer alone (A20007) — if only the strainer cap has failed and the stem itself is still sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed intake and output hosing — worth checking alongside the stem if the tubing has perished or kinked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this fit my Fluval 106 or 206?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, A20010 is the genuine stem and strainer for both the 106 (A202) and 206 (A207).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it also fit the 107\/207 and 105\/205?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, Fluval uses the same part across the 105\/205, 106\/206 and 107\/207 canisters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it fit my 305\/405 or 306\/406?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — those larger canisters use A20011, a different-sized stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I buy just the strainer, not the whole stem?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the strainer alone is available as part A20007, if the stem itself is undamaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it stop shrimp or fry getting into the filter?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — the strainer keeps out gravel and larger debris, but the slots aren't fine enough to stop shrimp or fry. 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