{"product_id":"fluval-ac70-bio-foam-insert-blue-3-pack","title":"Fluval AC70 Bio Foam Insert Blue 3 Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraps debris and grows bacteria in one dense foam block.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the genuine Fluval Bio-Foam insert for the AquaClear AC70 power filter, sold as a 3-pack. It is dense 30 PPI foam moulded to drop straight into the AC70's media basket, and it is not interchangeable with the AC110, AC50, AC30 or AC20 — each AquaClear size takes its own foam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 PPI dense foam\u003c\/strong\u003e — fine enough to catch suspended debris before it reaches the carbon and BIOMAX stages behind it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom-fit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e — moulded with no gaps against the basket wall, so water is pushed through the foam rather than around it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoubles as biological media\u003c\/strong\u003e — once established, beneficial bacteria colonise the pore structure alongside its mechanical role.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree to a pack\u003c\/strong\u003e — a spare on hand while one is rinsed and dried, or a full swap in one service.\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\u003e19676\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 inserts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 PPI dense foam\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 power filter only\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\u003cp\u003eThis foam is sized to the AC70 media basket only. It does not fit the AC110, which uses a larger foam block, or the AC20, AC30 and AC50, which each take a smaller size again.\u003c\/p\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 power filter\u003c\/a\u003e in freshwater or marine setups. Not suitable for the AC110 or any other AquaClear size — check the model printed on the filter body before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse in used tank water at each service rather than tap water, to protect the bacteria colonising the foam. Replace the block roughly every 2 months, or sooner if it has compacted and no longer springs back after squeezing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\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 — the next filtration stage after the foam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-ac70-110-biomax-insert-125gm\"\u003eAC70\/AC110 BIOMAX Insert, 125g\u003c\/a\u003e — dedicated biological media for the final basket\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\u003eDoes this foam fit the AquaClear AC110?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The AC110 uses a larger foam insert sized to its own media basket. This 3-pack is cut for the AC70 only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often should I replace the foam?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround every 2 months under normal stocking. Rinse it in tank water between replacements rather than discarding it early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use this foam in a marine tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The foam itself is inert and safe for both freshwater and marine aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShould I rinse the foam in tap water?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Tap water chlorine kills the bacteria living in the foam. Rinse it in a bucket of removed tank water instead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293294838051,"sku":"FAQ23","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/fluval-ac70-bio-foam-insert-43180034720035.webp?v=1790235223","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-ac70-bio-foam-insert-blue-3-pack","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}