{"product_id":"fluval-aquaclear-ac110-filter-media-maintenance-kit","title":"Fluval Aquaclear AC110 Filter Media Maintenance Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEverything the AquaClear AC110 needs for one full service, in the three stages the filter is built around.\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit (Fluval part 19694) bundles four activated carbon inserts, one Bio-Foam filter pad and two BIOMAX ceramic media inserts — mechanical, chemical and biological filtration in one box, sized specifically for the AC110 power filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 x Activated Carbon Media\u003c\/strong\u003e — chemical filtration that pulls dissolved organics, odours and discolouration out of the water column.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 x Bio-Foam Filter Media\u003c\/strong\u003e — the mechanical stage, trapping suspended particles and giving bacteria somewhere to colonise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 x BIOMAX Media\u003c\/strong\u003e — porous ceramic rings that carry the bulk of the filter's biological (nitrifying) bacteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized for the AC110\u003c\/strong\u003e — a direct, no-cutting-to-fit replacement set for this filter's media baskets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis kit is made specifically for the \u003cstrong\u003eFluval AquaClear AC110 power filter\u003c\/strong\u003e (rated 227–416 L \/ 60–110 US gal). It is not interchangeable with the AC20, AC30, AC50 or AC70 kits, which use different-sized media and different part numbers.\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\u003e19694\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquaClear AC110 power filter only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eContents\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 x Activated Carbon Media, 1 x Bio-Foam Filter Media, 2 x BIOMAX Media\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFiltration stages covered\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanical, chemical, biological\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFluval's AC110 manual lists a 3-month replacement interval for both the Bio-Foam and the activated carbon. BIOMAX is a long-life biological media and isn't on a fixed replacement schedule in Fluval's documentation — rinse it in tank water at water changes rather than replacing it on the same cycle as the carbon and foam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for routine, scheduled servicing of an AC110 filter already running on genuine Fluval media. Not suitable as a first-fill for a filter set up with a different brand's media basket layout — check your basket configuration before ordering if your AC110 has been modified.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by Fluval's standard 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\u003eHow often do I need to replace this kit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFluval's AC110 manual specifies replacing the Bio-Foam and activated carbon every 3 months. BIOMAX can stay in place longer and just needs rinsing at water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes this kit fit the AC70 as well as the AC110?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The AC70 uses its own media kit, sized differently to the AC110's.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to replace all the media at once?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can stagger it if you'd rather keep some established bacteria in the filter at all times — just avoid replacing the Bio-Foam and BIOMAX in the same service if you're worried about a bacterial dip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293294510371,"sku":"FAQ14","price":54.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/fluval-aquaclear-ac110-filte-43180033966371.webp?v=1790234937","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-aquaclear-ac110-filter-media-maintenance-kit","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}