{"product_id":"fluval-flex-aquarium-poly-cartride-for-34-57-ltr-2-0-3","title":"Fluval Flex Aquarium Poly Cartridge for 34 \u0026 57 ltr 2.0 (3)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Fluval Poly-Carb cartridge, the combined mechanical and chemical filtration stage for the Flex 2.0 range.\u003c\/strong\u003e This 3-pack fits both the Flex 2.0 34 L and 57 L aquarium kits, polishing the water and pulling out odours, discolouration and dissolved impurities that the foam stage alone can't catch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Fluval part A1407\u003c\/strong\u003e — the correct Poly-Carb cartridge for the Flex 2.0 filtration chamber, not a generic carbon pad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo jobs in one cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e — the polyester fibre traps fine particles the foam block misses, while the activated carbon bonded through it removes odours, discolouration and dissolved organics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits both Flex 2.0 sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same cartridge works in the 34 L and 57 L kits, so you only need to remember one part number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree-pack\u003c\/strong\u003e — at Fluval's recommended monthly-ish replacement rate, this covers roughly two to three months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluval part number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA1407\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluval Flex 2.0 Aquarium Kit, 34 L (Item #15050) and 57 L (Item #15052)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanical and chemical (polyester fibre with bonded activated carbon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacement interval\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 2 to 4 weeks (Fluval's recommendation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my tank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluval lists this cartridge as compatible with both Flex 2.0 kits — the 9 US Gal\/34 L (Item #15050) and the 15 US Gal\/57 L (Item #15052) — so the same 3-pack works whichever size you own. It is not listed as compatible with the original (non-2.0) Fluval Flex range, which uses its own separate media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this the same as a plain carbon pad?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It's a single cartridge that combines mechanical straining with chemical (carbon) filtration, sitting in the media stack after the foam block and before the BIOMAX biological media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the carbon inside becomes chemically exhausted well before the cartridge looks dirty, rinsing doesn't restore it the way it does the foam block. Fluval recommends replacing the cartridge every 2 to 4 weeks rather than rinsing and reusing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for the Fluval Flex 2.0 34 L and 57 L kits, freshwater or saltwater. Not suitable for the original (non-2.0) Fluval Flex range or any other Fluval tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-flex-aquarium-2-0-57ltr-replacement-foam-3\"\u003eFluval Flex 2.0 57L Foam Filter Block\u003c\/a\u003e — the mechanical stage that sits ahead of this cartridge in the same filter chamber (34L foam sold separately).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-biomax-rings\"\u003eFluval BIOMAX Rings\u003c\/a\u003e — the biological media stage further along the same filter chamber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by Fluval's standard consumer guarantees. As a consumable, this item sits outside the aquarium kit's own extended warranty terms. These rights are in addition to any remedies available to you under Australian Consumer Law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit my Flex 34L or my Flex 57L?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth — Fluval's Poly-Carb cartridge is a single part that fits the filtration chamber in either Flex 2.0 size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often should I replace it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 2 to 4 weeks. The carbon component loses its ability to absorb odours and discolouration well before the cartridge looks visibly dirty, so replacing on a schedule matters more than replacing on appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I rinse it instead of replacing it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can rinse light debris off in tank water between changes, but this won't recharge the exhausted carbon — a full replacement on Fluval's 2 to 4 week schedule is still needed for the chemical filtration to keep working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this fit the original Fluval Flex?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluval doesn't list it as compatible with the original (non-2.0) Flex range, which uses a different filtration insert.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293304111395,"sku":"FLX39A","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/FLX39a.jpg?v=1782879932","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-flex-aquarium-poly-cartride-for-34-57-ltr-2-0-3","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}