{"product_id":"fluval-bio-foam-max-106-107","title":"Fluval Bio Foam MAX 106\/107","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA rippled surface gives this pad roughly 30% more filtering area than a flat foam block.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the genuine Fluval Bio-Foam MAX insert (Fluval part A187), a pack of two built for the 106 and 107 canister filters, doing mechanical and biological filtration in the one stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRippled surface\u003c\/strong\u003e — around 30% more surface area than a flat pad, for more trapped debris and more room for bacteria between cleans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2-in-1 media\u003c\/strong\u003e — traps waste mechanically and carries a biological colony, in one pad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo pads per pack\u003c\/strong\u003e — a full media change for one canister.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect fit\u003c\/strong\u003e — sized for the 106\/107 basket, no cutting needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenuine part number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluval A187\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack quantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 pads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedia type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBio-Foam MAX — rippled mechanical and biological foam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluval 106, 107 canister filters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuggested replacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 6 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pad is sized for the compact 106 and 107 canisters — the smallest in Fluval's 06\/07 range, suited to aquariums from roughly 40-130 L (10-30 US gal) on the current 107. It does not fit the larger 206\/207, 306\/307 or 406\/407 canisters, which use wider pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for the Fluval 106 and 107 canister filters, freshwater or saltwater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot suitable for the 206\/207, 306\/307, 406\/407 or FX-series canisters — those need a larger pad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse in removed tank water, never tap water, and replace roughly every 6 months or once the ripples have flattened and the foam stays compressed after squeezing. Stagger this change against your other media so the whole basket isn't cleared of bacteria at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRunning a second, larger canister on another tank? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-bio-foam-max-206-07-306-07\"\u003eBio Foam MAX 206\/07 - 306\/07\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-bio-foam-max-406-07\"\u003eBio Foam MAX 406\/07\u003c\/a\u003e packs cover the same stage on Fluval's mid and large canisters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a consumable filter media, this pad is a wear item and sits outside Fluval's equipment warranty — your rights under Australian Consumer Law apply regardless. Standard parcel delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow often should I replace it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFluval suggests around every 6 months, sooner if the ripples have flattened or flow through the canister has clearly dropped.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes it fit the older 106 as well as the current 107?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — both share the same media basket, so one pack fits either model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs this the same as the plain Bio-Foam pad?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The MAX version has the rippled surface for extra area; the standard Bio-Foam pad is flat and is a different part number.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it in saltwater?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — the foam is inert and suits freshwater and saltwater systems equally.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293291200803,"sku":"FA110","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/FA110_1.png?v=1782879271","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-bio-foam-max-106-107","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}