{"product_id":"fluval-carbon-3-x100gm","title":"Fluval Carbon 3 x100gm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon that clears water without leaching phosphate back into it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluval Carbon is a research-grade, low-ash, highly porous activated carbon supplied in three ready-to-use 100 g nylon media bags — no scooping, no dust, no rinsing loose granules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it comes bagged rather than sized to one housing, it fits the media basket of any canister filter or hang-on power filter, Fluval or otherwise, wherever loose chemical media is called for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-ash, highly porous carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e — more surface area for adsorption than standard aquarium carbon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoesn't raise phosphate\u003c\/strong\u003e — won't feed algae growth the way some cheaper carbons can.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-bagged in nylon media bags\u003c\/strong\u003e — drop straight into a media basket or clip-on chamber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal fit\u003c\/strong\u003e — sized for the basket, not one specific filter model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemoves heavy metals, odours, discolouration and organic pollutants\u003c\/strong\u003e from aquarium water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 x 100 g nylon bags (300 g total)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMedia type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChemical — activated carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer part number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA1440\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill this fit my filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in any canister or hang-on filter with a media basket or chemical media chamber — the bags aren't shaped to one housing, so they work across Fluval's own canister and power filter ranges as well as most third-party filters. If your filter takes loose or bagged chemical media, this fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafe for freshwater and marine aquariums. Not a biological or mechanical media — run it alongside, not instead of, your filter's foam and biological stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluval's own guidance is to replace activated carbon monthly, or sooner once it has done its job — cleared an odour, pulled discolouration, or mopped up medication residue after a treatment course. Rinse a fresh bag briefly under tap water before use to clear carbon dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long does one 100 g bag last?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluval recommends replacing carbon monthly regardless of bag size, or sooner if it's already done its job — use the three bags as three months of chemical media, or split across multiple filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this remove tank medication?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — like any activated carbon, it strips medication from the water, so remove it before dosing and only refit once the treatment course has finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it affect pH or water hardness?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo meaningful effect on pH or KH — its job is adsorption of dissolved organics, odours and colour, not water chemistry adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by Fluval's standard consumer guarantee in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Standard freight class.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293293723939,"sku":"FA82","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/fluval-carbon-3-x100gm-43875473326371.webp?v=1790236672","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-carbon-3-x100gm","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}