{"product_id":"fluval-ac70-110-biomax-insert-125gm","title":"Fluval AC70\/110 Biomax Insert 125gm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGives beneficial bacteria the most surface area of any stage in the filter.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the genuine Fluval BIOMAX bio-ring insert for the AquaClear AC70 and AC110 power filters, a 125 g single pack. It sits in the final media basket, where it does the ongoing work of a cycled filter: converting ammonia and nitrite into far less harmful nitrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplex pore ceramic rings\u003c\/strong\u003e — a large internal surface area for bacteria to colonise, well beyond what foam or carbon offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEven flow distribution\u003c\/strong\u003e — the ring shape lets water pass evenly through the media bed rather than channelling through gaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits AC70 and AC110\u003c\/strong\u003e — one product covers both filter sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong service life\u003c\/strong\u003e — biological media is not consumed the way carbon or ammonia remover are, so it is replaced far less often.\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 item number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19664\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125 g (single pack)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCeramic bio-rings\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\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluval AquaClear AC70 and AC110 power filters\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\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAquarium size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTakes this insert\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquaClear AC70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150–265 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquaClear AC110\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e227–416 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-aquaclear-hang-on-filter-ac70-1135lph\"\u003eAquaClear AC70\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-aquaclear-hang-on-filter-ac110-1892lph\"\u003eAquaClear AC110\u003c\/a\u003e, freshwater or marine. Not a replacement for mechanical or chemical media — BIOMAX only performs biological filtration, so the foam and carbon stages ahead of it still need their own schedules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse gently in removed tank water if it becomes clogged with debris, and replace roughly every 3 months. Never replace the whole basket at once — swap half at a time so an established bacteria colony always remains in the filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-ac70-bio-foam-insert-blue-3-pack\"\u003eAC70 Bio-Foam Insert, 3-Pack\u003c\/a\u003e — mechanical filtration ahead of the BIOMAX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-ac70-110-activated-carbon-insert-3-pack\"\u003eAC70\/AC110 Activated Carbon Insert, 3-Pack\u003c\/a\u003e — chemical filtration in the same basket stack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-aquaclear-ac70-filter-media-maintenance-kit\"\u003eAC70 Filter Media Maintenance Kit\u003c\/a\u003e — foam, carbon and BIOMAX in one box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied 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\u003eHow often does BIOMAX need replacing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoughly every 3 months, and only ever half the media at a time so bacteria remain established in the filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes BIOMAX fit both the AC70 and AC110?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this 125 g pack is sized for both filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I rinse BIOMAX instead of replacing it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a gentle rinse in tank water removes trapped debris without killing off the bacteria colony, and extends time between replacements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs BIOMAX safe for a marine tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it's suited to freshwater and marine aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293294739747,"sku":"FAQ18","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/fluval-ac70-110-biomax-inser-43180034621731.webp?v=1790234937","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-ac70-110-biomax-insert-125gm","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}