{"product_id":"fluval-c3-hang-on-filter-zeo-carb","title":"Fluval C3 Hang On Filter Zeo-Carb","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon and ammonia remover, combined into one C3 cartridge.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluval's Zeo-Carb for the C3 Power Filter (part 14018, 140 g per pack, 3-pack) blends activated carbon with a zeolite-based ammonia remover in one chemical-stage cartridge. It's sized specifically for the C3; the C2 and C4 use their own Zeo-Carb packs, not this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Fluval 14018\u003c\/strong\u003e — sized for the C3's chemical stage, dropped straight into the media basket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo jobs, one cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e — activated carbon polishes water clear and pulls out odours and discolouration, while the zeolite component grabs dissolved ammonia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrees up basket space\u003c\/strong\u003e — combining carbon and ammonia remover into one cartridge leaves room in the C3's chemical stage for other media if you want it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3-pack\u003c\/strong\u003e — a fresh cartridge for the next three services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer part number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e140 g (3-pack)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMedia type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChemical — activated carbon + zeolite ammonia remover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits filter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluval C3 Power Filter only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZeo-Carb is packaged per model, not shared across the C-Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFilter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eZeo-Carb part\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTakes 14018\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluval C2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeparate C2 pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluval C3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluval C4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeparate C4 pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e3 x Zeo-Carb cartridge, 140 g total\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe mechanical or biological stages.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poly\/foam pad and Bio-Screen pad are sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for freshwater tanks needing chemical polishing plus ammonia control — new setups, heavily stocked tanks, or after a medication course once the medication itself has run its course (carbon will pull medication out of the water, so remove it during dosing). Not suitable for marine or reef tanks: the carbon half still works, but the zeolite ammonia-remover half is not effective in saltwater. Other ions in the water compete for the same exchange sites the zeolite needs to grab ammonia, so it can't do that job once salt is added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChemical media saturates with use rather than clogging like a mechanical pad. Fluval's general guidance for carbon-based media is to replace it monthly, or as soon as it has done a specific job — clearing an odour, cloudy water, or pulling out medication after a treatment course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-c3-hang-on-filter-poly-foam-pad\"\u003eC3 Poly\/Foam Pad\u003c\/a\u003e — the mechanical stage that protects this cartridge from clogging early\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-c3-hang-on-filter-up-to-190ltr\"\u003eFluval C3 Hang On Filter\u003c\/a\u003e — the filter this cartridge is made for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied as genuine Fluval filter media. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law apply in full and nothing here limits them. Ships as a standard small parcel anywhere in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use C3 Zeo-Carb in a saltwater tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carbon component will still polish the water, but the ammonia-removing zeolite half won't work — saltwater's other ions block the exchange sites it needs. Fluval markets this cartridge for freshwater use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often do I need to replace it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a general rule for carbon-based media, monthly, or sooner if it's done a specific job like clearing medication from the water after a treatment course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this replace the poly\/foam pad too?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Zeo-Carb is the chemical stage only. The poly\/foam pad (mechanical) and Bio-Screen pad (biological) are separate items in the C3's five-stage media bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this fit a Fluval C2 or C4?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Each C-Series filter takes its own Zeo-Carb pack sized to its media basket. This one, 14018, is for the C3 only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293298442531,"sku":"FLC02E","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/FLC02e_2.png?v=1782879672","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-c3-hang-on-filter-zeo-carb","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}