{"product_id":"fluval-aquaclear-ac50-filter-media-maintenance-kit","title":"Fluval Aquaclear AC50 Filter Media Maintenance Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA complete three-stage media refresh for the AquaClear AC50, sized to drop straight into the basket.\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit (Fluval part 19692) bundles one Bio-Foam filter pad, one BIOMAX ceramic media insert and two activated carbon inserts — mechanical, biological and chemical filtration in one box, made specifically for the AC50 power filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 x Bio-Foam Filter Media\u003c\/strong\u003e — the mechanical stage, trapping debris and hosting bacteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 x BIOMAX Media\u003c\/strong\u003e — porous ceramic media carrying the bulk of the filter's biological (nitrifying) bacteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 x Activated Carbon Media\u003c\/strong\u003e — chemical filtration for odours, discolouration and dissolved organics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrop-in fit\u003c\/strong\u003e — sized for the AC50's media basket, no trimming required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade specifically for the \u003cstrong\u003eFluval AquaClear AC50 power filter\u003c\/strong\u003e (rated 76–190 L \/ 20–50 US gal). It's not interchangeable with the AC20, AC30, AC70 or AC110 kits, which use different-sized media for those filters.\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\u003e19692\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquaClear AC50 power filter only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eContents\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x Bio-Foam Filter Media, 1 x BIOMAX Media, 2 x Activated Carbon Media\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFiltration stages covered\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanical, biological, chemical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eActivated carbon works by adsorption and exhausts as it goes, so it's worth checking regularly rather than leaving it in indefinitely — Fluval doesn't publish a single fixed interval for this kit, so watch for reduced clarity or odour control as your cue. Rinse the Bio-Foam in tank water at water changes and give it a full swap when it's visibly compacted. BIOMAX is long-life biological media and doesn't need replacing on the same schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for routine servicing of an AC50 already set up with genuine Fluval media. Not suitable for other AquaClear sizes — check your filter's model number before ordering, as media baskets differ across the range.\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 should I replace this kit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFluval doesn't publish one fixed number for the AC50 kit — carbon is generally replaced every few weeks to keep chemical filtration active, while the Bio-Foam and BIOMAX last longer and mainly need rinsing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill this fit my AC70?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The AC70 takes its own, larger kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat happens if I leave the carbon in too long?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce activated carbon is saturated it stops adsorbing and can even release what it's captured back into the water, so it's better to replace it on a schedule than to wait for a visible problem.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293294477603,"sku":"FAQ12","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/FAQ12_2.jpg?v=1782879416","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-aquaclear-ac50-filter-media-maintenance-kit","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}