{"product_id":"fluval-fx2-foam-inserts-2","title":"Fluval FX2 Foam Inserts (2)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Fluval Bio-Foam for the FX2 canister filter, sized specifically for the FX2's smaller basket.\u003c\/strong\u003e This two-pack combines mechanical filtration — trapping debris in its rippled surface — with biological filtration, giving beneficial bacteria somewhere to colonise. It is not interchangeable with the foam used in the FX4, FX5 or FX6.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Fluval part A227\u003c\/strong\u003e — sized specifically for the FX2's smaller filter basket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2-in-1 mechanical and biological media\u003c\/strong\u003e — traps debris while hosting beneficial bacteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack of 2\u003c\/strong\u003e — enough to replace one pad at a time, keeping bacteria colonies intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRippled surface\u003c\/strong\u003e — increases surface area for both trapping debris and bacterial growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGenuine part number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA227\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarcode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e015561102278\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 foam pads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluval FX2 canister filter 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\u003eThis foam is sized for the Fluval FX2 only. It is not interchangeable with the Bio-Foam used in the FX4, FX5 or FX6 (Fluval part A228, sold as a 3-pack) — the FX2's basket is a different size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck and rinse the foam monthly in tank water, not tap water, to protect the bacteria colony. Replace one pad at a time roughly every 6 months rather than both together, so the filter always has an established pad seeding the new one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable as a genuine replacement or spare for any Fluval FX2 canister filter. Not suitable for the FX4, FX5 or FX6 — see above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by Fluval's standard spare parts warranty against manufacturing defects, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Standard freight applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit my FX4 or FX6?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The FX2 uses a smaller basket than the FX4\/FX5\/FX6, so this foam is FX2-only. FX4\/FX5\/FX6 owners need Fluval part A228 (sold as a 3-pack).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow often should I replace this foam?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse monthly, and replace one of the two pads roughly every 6 months — replacing both at once can set your biological filtration back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs this mechanical or biological media?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth. The foam traps debris mechanically while its porous surface hosts the beneficial bacteria that process ammonia and nitrite.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293292249379,"sku":"FA380","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/fluval-fx2-foam-inserts-2-43875449241891.webp?v=1790236671","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-fx2-foam-inserts-2","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}