{"product_id":"fluval-ac30-bio-foam-insert-blue-3-pack","title":"Fluval AC30 Bio Foam Insert Blue 3 Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraps debris and grows bacteria in the same pad.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluval's Bio-Foam insert for the AquaClear 30 is a dense 30PPI foam pad sized to the AC30 basket, sold here as a pack of three. It does mechanical filtration — trapping debris and particles as water passes through — and doubles as biological media, since the same pore structure gives bacteria somewhere to establish. It suits any AquaClear 30 owner replacing worn-out foam or stocking up ahead of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30PPI dense foam\u003c\/strong\u003e — fine enough to catch debris, open enough for water to keep moving through it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual duty\u003c\/strong\u003e — mechanical filtration up front, biological surface area as a side effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits the AC30 only\u003c\/strong\u003e — sized specifically for that basket, not shared with the AC20 or AC50.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree-pack\u003c\/strong\u003e — roughly six months of replacements at Fluval's stated two-month interval.\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\u003eFluval item\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19672\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMedia type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30PPI foam, blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquaClear 30 power filter only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 inserts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReplacement interval\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 2 months (rinse monthly in between)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and saltwater\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\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAquarium size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlow rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquaClear 30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38–114 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e568 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis foam is sized to the AC30 basket only. The AquaClear 20, 50, 70 and 110 each take their own differently sized foam insert — check the model printed on your filter before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for freshwater or saltwater AquaClear 30 filters needing new or spare foam. Not suitable for any other AquaClear model — it will not fit the AC20 or AC50 basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse thoroughly at each monthly check to clear trapped debris and extend its life. Fluval's own pages give slightly different replacement intervals — the AC30 product page says every two months, the instruction manual's maintenance chart says every three — so replace on the shorter interval if in doubt, and don't wring it out under hot tap water if you want to keep the bacterial colony intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-ac20-30-biomax-insert-42gm\"\u003eBiomax Insert 42gm\u003c\/a\u003e — the biological stage that sits above the foam in the same basket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-ac20-30-clear-carb-insert-1-pack\"\u003eClear-Carb Insert\u003c\/a\u003e — the chemical stage for odour and discolouration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as genuine Fluval filter media. 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\u003eDoes this fit the AquaClear 20 or 50?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Fluval sizes the foam insert to each filter model separately. This one is cut for the AC30 basket only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often should I replace it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluval's own sources vary — every two months on the product page, every three on the instruction manual's maintenance chart. Rinse it monthly and replace on the shorter interval if you're unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I keep using it if I just rinse it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, up to a point. Rinsing extends its life, but foam degrades and compacts over time, so it still needs periodic full replacement rather than rinsing indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the blue colour specific to the AC30?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Fluval sells its AquaClear foam inserts in blue across several models — colour doesn't indicate which filter it fits. Size does, so check the model number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use this in a saltwater tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Fluval lists it as safe for both freshwater and saltwater AquaClear 30 filters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293294805283,"sku":"FAQ21","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/fluval-ac30-bio-foam-insert-43180034687267.webp?v=1790235223","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-ac30-bio-foam-insert-blue-3-pack","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}