{"product_id":"fluval-ac50-clear-carb-insert-1-pack","title":"Fluval AC50 Clear Carb Insert 1 Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolishes water and pulls phosphate out at the same time.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the genuine Fluval Clear-Carb insert for the AquaClear 50 (AC50) power filter, part 19627, supplied as a single 75 g bag. It is the chemical stage in the middle of the AC50's media basket, and the one Fluval designed for direct access without lifting the whole basket out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Fluval part 19627\u003c\/strong\u003e — sized to the AC50's chemical media slot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon and Clearmax resin combined\u003c\/strong\u003e — activated carbon handles odour, discolouration and dissolved organics; the resin component targets phosphate, nitrite and nitrate that carbon alone doesn't touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo basket removal to change it\u003c\/strong\u003e — the AC50's chemical media compartment is reachable from the top, so a monthly swap doesn't disturb the foam or BioMax stages either side of it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMesh bag included\u003c\/strong\u003e — no loose granules through the impeller.\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\u003e19627\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 g (2.6 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFiltration stage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChemical\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\u003eRecommended replacement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 4 weeks\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\u003eTakes this insert\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquaClear 50 \/ AC50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquaClear 20 \/ AC20, 30 \/ AC30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo — smaller Clear-Carb bag, sold separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquaClear 70 \/ AC70, 110 \/ AC110\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo — larger Clear-Carb bag, sold separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 x Clear-Carb bag, 75 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNot included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-ac50-bio-foam-insert-blue-3-pack\"\u003eBio-Foam\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-ac50-biomax-insert-80gm\"\u003eBioMax\u003c\/a\u003e stages either side of it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe AC50 filter unit itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for routine monthly chemical filtration on an AquaClear 50 \/ AC50, and for clearing tannin staining or odour after a water change or a new piece of driftwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable for tanks recently dosed with medication that needs to stay in the water column — carbon-based media will pull most medications back out. Remove it before dosing and reinstall once the course is finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace every 4 weeks. Chemical media has a fixed capacity — once saturated it stops removing anything and can release some of what it captured back into the water. There's no rinse-and-reuse option for this stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-ac50-zeo-carb-insert-3-pack\"\u003eZeo-Carb insert for AC50\u003c\/a\u003e — swap in when ammonia control matters more than general polishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-ac50-biomax-insert-80gm\"\u003eBioMax insert for AC50\u003c\/a\u003e — the biological stage behind this one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-ac50-activated-carbon-insert-3-pack\"\u003eActivated Carbon insert 3 Pack\u003c\/a\u003e — a carbon-only alternative without the resin component\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied as genuine Fluval replacement 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\u003eWhat's the difference between Clear-Carb and plain activated carbon?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear-Carb adds a resin component to standard activated carbon, so it targets phosphate, nitrite and nitrate in addition to the odour and discolouration carbon handles on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often does it need replacing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 4 weeks. It has no reusable rinse cycle — once the media is saturated, it needs swapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to remove it before treating my fish with medication?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in most cases. Carbon and resin media will strip many medications out of the water before they can work — check the medication's instructions and pull the Clear-Carb bag if it says to remove chemical filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293295001891,"sku":"FAQ29","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/fluval-ac50-clear-carb-inser-43180034883875.webp?v=1790235223","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-ac50-clear-carb-insert-1-pack","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}