{"product_id":"fluval-c4-hang-on-filter-ammonia-remover","title":"Fluval C4 Hang On Filter Ammonia Remover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZeolite ammonia control, sized for the C4's chemical stage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the genuine Fluval Ammonia Remover for the C4 Power Filter, part 14016, 290 g across a 3-pack. It's a zeolite-based chemical media that pulls dissolved ammonia out of the water column, aimed at new setups and heavily stocked freshwater tanks where ammonia is the thing most likely to spike between water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Fluval 14016\u003c\/strong\u003e — sized for the C4's media basket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTargets ammonia specifically\u003c\/strong\u003e — works by ion exchange, pulling ammonia out of solution rather than just polishing water clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuited to new and heavily stocked tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fluval markets it for exactly the setups where ammonia is most likely to spike: cycling tanks and tanks carrying a lot of fish for their volume.\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\u003e14016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e290 g (3-pack)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMedia type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChemical — zeolite ammonia remover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits filter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluval C4 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\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFilter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmmonia remover part\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTakes 14016\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\u003eSeparate C3 pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluval C4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\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 ammonia remover cartridge, 290 g total\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical or biological media.\u003c\/strong\u003e The C4 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 aquariums, particularly new tanks still cycling and heavily stocked tanks where ammonia can build up between services. Not suitable for saltwater or reef tanks — zeolite ion exchange is disrupted by the other ions present in marine water, so it will not remove ammonia there the way it does in freshwater. Not a substitute for an established biological filter; use it as backup and buffer, not as the tank's only ammonia control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChemical media saturates rather than clogs. As a general rule for this class of media, replace monthly, or sooner during a cycling period or after any ammonia spike where the cartridge has clearly been doing extra work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-c4-hang-on-filter-bio-screen\"\u003eC4 Bio-Screen pad\u003c\/a\u003e — biological stage that carries the tank's long-term ammonia control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-c3-hang-on-filter-up-to-190ltr\"\u003eFluval C-Series filter\u003c\/a\u003e — check you have the C4-specific unit before ordering C4 media\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\u003eDoes this work in a saltwater tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Fluval markets this ammonia remover for freshwater aquariums. The zeolite media relies on ion exchange that saltwater's other dissolved ions interfere with, so it won't reliably pull ammonia out of a marine tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow is this different from Zeo-Carb?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZeo-Carb combines this same ammonia-removing zeolite with activated carbon in one cartridge. This product is the ammonia remover on its own, without the carbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often should I replace it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a general rule for chemical media, monthly — sooner if your tank is still cycling or has just had an ammonia spike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this fit my Fluval C3?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The C3 uses its own ammonia remover pack. This one, 14016, is sized for the C4 only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293298934051,"sku":"FLC03D","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/FLC03d_1.png?v=1782879723","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-c4-hang-on-filter-ammonia-remover","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}