{"product_id":"fluval-aquaclear-hang-on-filter-ac30-545lph","title":"Fluval Aquaclear Hang on Filter AC30 - 568lph","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe mid-size AquaClear, built for 38-114 L community and planted tanks that have outgrown a nano filter.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fluval AquaClear 30 (AC30) is a hang-on-back power filter rated for aquariums from 38 to 114 L, with a maximum flow of 568 L\/h (150 US gal\/h). Note: Fluval's own specification lists the AC30 at 38-114 L and 568 L\/h — if you've seen this filter listed elsewhere at 80-185 L or 545 L\/h, that figure belongs to a different model in the range; the numbers on this page are taken directly from Fluval's published spec sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable flow control\u003c\/strong\u003e — wind the output back from the intake lever for slower-flow setups without stepping down a model size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefillable media basket\u003c\/strong\u003e — foam, activated carbon and BioMax ceramic rings in one basket, not a sealed throwaway cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree-stage filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e — mechanical (foam), chemical (carbon) and biological (BioMax) media in one pass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoom to grow the media\u003c\/strong\u003e — the basket has enough spare volume to add extra BioMax as bioload increases, without buying a bigger housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh and marine safe\u003c\/strong\u003e — rated for freshwater and saltwater use, up to 35°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAC30\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated aquarium volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38-114 L (10-30 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum flow rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e568 L\/h (150 US gal\/h), adjustable down via the flow control lever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration stages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-stage: mechanical (foam), chemical (activated carbon), biological (BioMax)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum rim\/glass thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4 cm (0.9 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePriming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual fill required; primes in 30-45 seconds once powered on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAustralian 230-240V\/50Hz mains — Fluval does not publish a wattage figure for the AC30 specifically, so check the rating plate on your unit; the equivalent-flow AC20 and AC50 in this range draw 5 W at 230-240 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe weren't able to verify exact housing dimensions for the AC30 against a manufacturer source with enough confidence to publish — for reference, the AC20 and AC50 either side of it measure roughly 13-18 cm long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my tank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AC30 is rated to 38-114 L, which covers most standard community tanks up to around 90 cm. Check your rim or glass thickness is under 2.4 cm where the filter hangs. If your tank runs closer to 114 L with a heavy bioload, the AC50 below gives more headroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich AquaClear do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll five AquaClear sizes share the same flow-control design and media layout — they scale up in flow rate and media volume as the numbers get bigger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax flow rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRated aquarium volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMedia set\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquaClear 20 (AC20)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e379 L\/h (100 US gal\/h)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18-76 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x foam, 1 x carbon, 1 x BioMax\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquaClear 30 (AC30)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e568 L\/h (150 US gal\/h)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38-114 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x foam, 1 x carbon, 1 x BioMax\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquaClear 50 (AC50)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e757 L\/h (200 US gal\/h)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e76-190 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x foam, 1 x carbon, 1 x BioMax\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquaClear 70 (AC70)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,136 L\/h (300 US gal\/h)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e152-265 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x foam, 2 x carbon, 1 x BioMax\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquaClear 110 (AC110)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,892 L\/h (500 US gal\/h)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e227-416 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x foam, 2 x carbon, 2 x BioMax\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e freshwater community and planted tanks, marine nano-to-mid setups, and any 38-114 L aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e aquariums over 114 L, or tank rims\/glass thicker than 2.4 cm at the mounting point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x AquaClear AC30 filter housing and motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x intake strainer with adjustable flow control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x media basket with foam insert, activated carbon insert and BioMax insert fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse or replace the foam insert monthly. Replace the activated carbon roughly every three months. Rinse the BioMax every two months in tank water (never tap water) and replace roughly every three months, never all at once. Replacement media: foam insert (Fluval A1392), activated carbon insert (Fluval A1382), and BioMax for AC20\/AC30 (Fluval item 19660).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperates on Australian 230-240 V\/50 Hz mains. Run it through a residual current device (safety switch) and loop the power cord below the socket to stop water tracking down the cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluval's standard warranty on AquaClear power filters is 3 years from purchase, extendable to 5 years total with online registration within 30 days — in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Standard parcel delivery Australia-wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the aquarium volume on this page different from what I've seen elsewhere?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may be. Fluval's published spec sheet rates the AC30 at 38-114 L and 568 L\/h; some older listings have shown 80-185 L, which is actually the AC50's rating. We've used Fluval's own figures on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the AquaClear 30 self-priming?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Fill the filter case with water before switching on, set the flow lever to its lowest setting for the first start, then allow 30-45 seconds for the siphon to establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I run the AC30 on a saltwater tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Fluval rates the AquaClear range for both freshwater and marine use up to 35°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often do I need to replace the media?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the foam monthly and replace it as it breaks down; replace carbon roughly every three months; rinse BioMax every two months and replace roughly every three months, staggered so you never remove all of it at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I add more BioMax as my tank matures?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the media basket has spare capacity, and adding BioMax in place of some carbon once the tank is cycled is a common way to boost biological filtration without a bigger filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293294149923,"sku":"FAQ02","price":66.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/fluval-aquaclear-hang-on-fil-43875473359139.webp?v=1790236672","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-aquaclear-hang-on-filter-ac30-545lph","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}