{"product_id":"fluval-306-406-intake-stem-and-strainer","title":"Fluval 306\/406 Intake Stem and Strainer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtects the impeller from gravel and debris before it ever reaches the motor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the genuine Fluval intake stem with strainer, part A20011, supplied as one complete piece — not just the strainer cap. Fluval lists it against six canister models spanning three generations: 305\/405, 306\/406 and 307\/407. It sits at the tank end of the intake hose and is usually the first thing to show wear, since it's the part actually sitting in the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Fluval A20011\u003c\/strong\u003e — the full intake stem with strainer basket attached, not sold as separate pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits six filter models\u003c\/strong\u003e — 305, 405, 306, 406, 307 and 407 all share the same stem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlotted strainer\u003c\/strong\u003e — keeps gravel, snails and driftwood chips out of the impeller well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraightforward push-fit replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e — no gluing or cutting, it swaps onto the intake hose the same way the original came off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer part number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA20011\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold as\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComplete stem with strainer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition in filter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTank end of the intake hose\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\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my filter?\u003c\/h3\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 A20011\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e305\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA211\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e405\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA216\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e306\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA212\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e406\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA217\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e307\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA446\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e407\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA449\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluval does not list this part against the 304\/404 or the 05 Series (105\/205, 106\/206, 107\/207) — those use a different intake fitting. Check your filter's model code, printed on the rating label on the motor head, before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 x intake stem with strainer, complete\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNot included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntake hose.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold separately by length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRubber hose adapter.\u003c\/strong\u003e See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-3-405-3-406-rubber-adapter\"\u003e305–407 rubber hose adapter, 2 pack\u003c\/a\u003e if the hose joint itself is also due for a service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for a strainer that's gone brittle, cracked or discoloured with age, or an intake that's started pulling in gravel, snails or plant debris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable for the 304\/404 or the 05 Series (105\/205, 106\/206, 107\/207), which use a different intake stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the strainer at each service and check the slots are clear — a partly blocked strainer starves the pump the same way a clogged media basket does. Inspect the plastic for yellowing or a chalky texture; a stem that's spent years under aquarium lighting will eventually go brittle and crack at the hose connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-3-405-3-406-rubber-adapter\"\u003eRubber hose adapter, 2 pack\u003c\/a\u003e — the seal at the other end of the same hose run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-307-407-motor-seal\"\u003e305–407 motor head gasket\u003c\/a\u003e — worth checking during the same service\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. No separate manufacturer warranty term is quoted on moulded service parts. Ships as a standard small parcel anywhere in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes A20011 fit the Fluval 307 and 407 as well as the 306 and 406?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Fluval lists the same part against 305\/405, 306\/406 and 307\/407.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it fit my Fluval 104 or 204?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The 04 and 05 Series use a different intake stem. Check the model code on your filter's rating label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMy filter is pulling in gravel — will this fix it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually, yes. A cracked or missing strainer is the most common reason gravel or snails end up in the impeller well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it include the intake hose?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is the stem and strainer only. Hose is sold separately by length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use the strainer on its own without the stem?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA20011 is supplied as one complete piece, stem and strainer together — it isn't split into separately orderable parts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293310730531,"sku":"PF145A","price":41.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/fluval-306-406-intake-stem-a-46120697102627.webp?v=1790240276","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-306-406-intake-stem-and-strainer","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}