{"product_id":"fluval-ac50-activated-carbon-insert-3-pack","title":"Fluval AC50 Activated Carbon Insert 3 Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrips odour, discolouration and dissolved organics from the water.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluval's Activated Carbon insert for the AquaClear 50 is sized specifically to that filter's basket, sold here as a pack of three. Carbon traps gases and dissolved impurities in its structure — including toxic metals such as copper — for clearer, odour-free water. It suits any AquaClear 50 owner running general chemical filtration, and anyone clearing residual medication from the tank after a treatment course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActivated carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e — adsorbs dissolved organics, odour-causing compounds and heavy metals including copper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits the AC50 only\u003c\/strong\u003e — sized specifically for that basket, at 70 g per insert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh and saltwater safe\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same insert works across both water types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree-pack\u003c\/strong\u003e — roughly three months of replacements at Fluval's stated monthly 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\u003e19644\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMedia type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActivated carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 g per insert (210 g pack)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquaClear 50 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 4 weeks\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 50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e76–190 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published by Fluval — adjustable flow-control valve fitted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis insert is sized for the AC50 basket only. Fluval sells differently sized carbon inserts for the AC20, AC30 and AC70\/110 — 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 general chemical filtration in a freshwater or saltwater AC50 tank, and for pulling residual medication out after a treatment course. Not suitable as the only stage in the basket — it runs alongside the foam and Biomax stages, not instead of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbon adsorbs dissolved medication along with odour and discolouration. Remove it before dosing a treatment so the medication isn't stripped out before it can work, then put a fresh insert in afterwards to help clear the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace every four weeks. Carbon doesn't recharge once its adsorption capacity is used up, so an old insert left in place past that point isn't doing anything further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-ac50-biomax-insert-80gm\"\u003eBiomax Insert 80gm\u003c\/a\u003e — the biological stage sized for the AC50 basket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-ac50-bio-foam-insert-blue-3-pack\"\u003eBio-Foam Insert 3 Pack\u003c\/a\u003e — the mechanical stage underneath\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\u003eShould I remove this before dosing medication?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Activated carbon adsorbs most medications, which reduces how well the treatment works. Take it out before dosing and replace with a fresh insert once the course is finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it fit the AquaClear 30?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Fluval sizes carbon inserts to each filter separately. This one is cut for the AC50 basket only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the AC50's flow rate?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluval doesn't publish a GPH or L\/h figure for the AC50 on its current product pages — the filter uses an adjustable flow-control valve rather than a single fixed rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it in a saltwater tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Fluval lists this insert as suitable for both freshwater and saltwater AquaClear 50 filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes carbon affect pH?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluval doesn't publish a pH or KH effect for this media, so we're not going to claim one either way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293294903587,"sku":"FAQ26","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/fluval-ac50-activated-carbon-43875475292451.webp?v=1790236672","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-ac50-activated-carbon-insert-3-pack","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}