{"product_id":"fluval-305-306-405-406-intake-strainer","title":"Fluval 305\/306\/405\/406 Intake Strainer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeps shrimp, fry and gravel out of the impeller.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the genuine Fluval intake strainer with check ball, part A20008, for the 305\/405, 306\/406 and 307\/407 canister filters. It clips onto the end of the intake pipe, screening out anything too big to pass through its slots, and the built-in check ball holds the filter's prime when the unit is switched off for a water change or service — so it doesn't need re-priming from empty every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Fluval A20008\u003c\/strong\u003e — correct slot spacing and check ball seat for this filter range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck ball holds prime\u003c\/strong\u003e — closes when the filter is off, so water doesn't drain back down the intake hose and the filter starts back up without a full re-prime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreens out small livestock and debris\u003c\/strong\u003e — shrimp, fry, snails and substrate can't reach the impeller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClips on without tools\u003c\/strong\u003e — pushes onto the intake pipe by hand.\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\u003eA20008\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnd of the intake pipe, ahead of the impeller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCheck ball included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTools required\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\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\u003eTakes A20008\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e305 (A211) \/ 405 (A216)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e306 (A212) \/ 406 (A217)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e307 (A446) \/ 407 (A449)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — per Fluval's own parts listing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does not fit the older 304\/404 or the FX-series canisters, which use different intake fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 x intake strainer with check ball\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNot included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntake pipe \/ stem\u003c\/strong\u003e — sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRibbed hosing\u003c\/strong\u003e — sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for a lost, cracked or clogged strainer, and for shrimp or fry tanks where an unscreened intake is a real risk. Not suitable for the 304\/404 range or the FX-series canisters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the slots at every service — a strainer that's silted up chokes flow the same way a clogged media basket does. Check the check ball moves freely in its seat; grit trapped under the ball is the most common reason a filter won't hold prime after cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-304-305-306-404-405-406-407-ribbed-hosing-14ml\"\u003eRibbed hosing\u003c\/a\u003e — for the run between the strainer and the motor head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-305-306-filter-case\"\u003eFilter case\u003c\/a\u003e — if you're rebuilding the whole unit\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 small parcel anywhere in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does the check ball actually do?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt closes when the filter is switched off, stopping water siphoning back down the intake hose. That keeps the canister primed, so the filter restarts on its own instead of needing to be re-primed from empty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill shrimp or fry get pulled into the filter without this?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn open intake pipe with no strainer is a real risk to small livestock. The strainer's slots are sized to keep them out while still passing enough flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit a Fluval 304?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The 304 and 404 use a different intake fitting. This strainer is for the 305\/405, 306\/406 and 307\/407 range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMy filter won't hold prime after I cleaned the strainer — why?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the ball is seated and moves freely. Grit or debris under the check ball stops it sealing, which lets the prime drain away even with the strainer fitted correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293313089827,"sku":"SP292A","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/fluval-305-306-405-406-intak-43875503800611.webp?v=1790236914","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-305-306-405-406-intake-strainer","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}