{"product_id":"fluval-aquaclear-ac-surface-skimmer-unit-medium","title":"Fluval Aquaclear AC Surface Skimmer Unit Medium","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkims oily film and floating debris straight off the surface, without a bucket-and-siphon routine.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is Fluval's add-on surface skimmer for the AquaClear AC20, AC30 and AC50 power filters (Fluval part 19680). It slides onto the filter's intake stem and uses a self-levelling float with a built-in strainer to draw water from the very top of the tank, where oils, dust and protein film collect and block light and gas exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-levelling float\u003c\/strong\u003e — rises and falls with the water line, so the skimmer keeps drawing from the surface even as evaporation lowers the level between water changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in strainer\u003c\/strong\u003e — stops debris and curious fish being pulled into the intake while the surface layer is skimmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect add-on fit\u003c\/strong\u003e — clips onto the existing AC20, AC30 or AC50 intake stem, no extra plumbing or separate powerhead needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproves oxygen exchange\u003c\/strong\u003e — clearing the surface film lets more gas exchange happen at the water's surface, where most of it occurs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis skimmer (part 19680) is sized for the \u003cstrong\u003eAquaClear AC20, AC30 and AC50\u003c\/strong\u003e power filters only. The AC70 and AC110 use a larger surface skimmer, Fluval part 19682, which is a different SKU. If your filter is an AC70 or AC110, this listing is not the correct part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer part number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19680\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquaClear AC20, AC30, AC50 power filters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquaClear AC70, AC110 (use part 19682 instead)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFitting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlides directly onto the filter intake stem, no tools required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for any AC20, AC30 or AC50 owner who wants to reduce surface film without adding a separate skimmer or powerhead. Not suitable for AC70 or AC110 filters, and not a substitute for regular filter media maintenance — it manages the surface layer, not what has already settled through the filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by Fluval's standard replacement parts warranty against manufacturing defects, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Standard parcel delivery Australia-wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes this replace my filter's normal intake strainer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It's an add-on that sits over the existing intake stem, skimming the surface in addition to the filter's normal intake — it doesn't remove or replace any existing part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill it work if my water level drops between top-ups?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The float is self-levelling, so it keeps drawing from the surface as the water level changes with evaporation, within the filter's normal operating range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it on an AC70 or AC110?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Those filters take the larger surface skimmer, Fluval part 19682, which is a different product.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293294379299,"sku":"FAQ08","price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/fluval-aquaclear-ac-surface-46120694350115.webp?v=1790240280","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-aquaclear-ac-surface-skimmer-unit-medium","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}