{"product_id":"fluval-bio-foam-max-206-07-306-07","title":"Fluval Bio Foam MAX 206\/07 - 306\/07","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 A188), a pack of two built for the 206\/306 and 207\/307 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 206\/306 and 207\/307 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 A188\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 206, 306, 207, 307 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\u003eOne pack covers both the 06-series 206 and 306 and the current 07-series 207 and 307 — all four share the same media basket. The 206\/207 suit aquariums from roughly 60-220 L (20-45 US gal); the 306\/307 suit roughly 90-330 L (40-70 US gal). It does not fit the smaller 106\/107 or the larger 406\/407, which take different pad sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for the Fluval 206, 306, 207 and 307 canister filters, freshwater or saltwater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot suitable for the 106\/107, 406\/407 or FX-series canisters — those need a different size 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 smaller or larger Fluval canister too? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-bio-foam-max-106-107\"\u003eBio Foam MAX 106\/107\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-bio-foam-max-406-07\"\u003eBio Foam MAX 406\/07\u003c\/a\u003e packs cover the equivalent stage on those sizes.\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 both the 206 and the 306?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — the 206\/306 and 207\/307 share the same media basket, so this one pack fits all four models.\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":55293291266339,"sku":"FA111","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/FA111_7.png?v=1782879270","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-bio-foam-max-206-07-306-07","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}