{"product_id":"fluval-c3-hang-on-filter-ammonia-remover","title":"Fluval C3 Hang On Filter Ammonia Remover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrips ammonia from the water before it can stress or harm freshwater fish.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the genuine Fluval Ammonia Remover (item 14015) for the C3 Power Filter — a three-pack of natural ion-exchange media that targets ammonia specifically, rather than the general odour and discolouration carbon handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural ion-exchange media\u003c\/strong\u003e — binds ammonia directly, rather than adsorbing organics generally the way carbon does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUseful during cycling\u003c\/strong\u003e — buys a margin of safety in a new tank before the biological filter is established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUseful after tap water treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e — helps mop up ammonia released when chloramine is broken down by a dechlorinator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree cartridges per pack\u003c\/strong\u003e — genuine Fluval item 14015, sized for the C3 chemical media chamber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFluval item number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFiltration stage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChemical (ion-exchange)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluval C3 Power Filter (item 14002)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSized specifically for the \u003cstrong\u003eFluval C3 Power Filter's\u003c\/strong\u003e chemical media chamber. It does not fit the C2 or C4 — use their respective ammonia remover cartridges instead. It is a different product to Fluval's C3 Zeo-Carb (item 14018), which blends this ammonia-removing resin with carbon in one cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for freshwater tanks — new setups being cycled, tanks recovering from a chloramine dose, or heavily stocked tanks running high ammonia readings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for saltwater.\u003c\/strong\u003e The resin works by exchanging ions with ammonia, and the high mineral content of saltwater outcompetes it, so it won't remove ammonia in a marine tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplace approximately once a month during regular use — Fluval's own guidance is that the resin's effectiveness fades gradually until it stops working, rather than failing all at once, so it's worth replacing on a schedule rather than waiting for a problem to show up on a test kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluval C3 Activated Carbon (item 14012) — general odour and discolouration control alongside targeted ammonia removal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluval C3 Foam Pad (item 14006) — the mechanical stage this media sits behind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluval C3 Bio-Screen (item 14021) — the biological stage that takes over longer-term ammonia control as the tank matures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by Fluval's standard replacement-media warranty against manufacturing defects, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Ships as a standard parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I use this in a saltwater tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It's freshwater only — the ion-exchange resin doesn't work in the mineral-rich environment of saltwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow often do I need to replace it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoughly once a month with continuous use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDo I need this if my tank is already cycled?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot usually. It's most useful during cycling, after a large water change with chloramine-treated tap water, or as backup in a heavily stocked tank — an established biological filter normally handles ammonia on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill this fit my C2 or C4 filter?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — each C-series size uses its own ammonia remover cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293298278691,"sku":"FLC02D","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/FLC02d.png?v=1782879672","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-c3-hang-on-filter-ammonia-remover","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}