{"product_id":"fluval-fx4-fx5-fx6-giant-ribbed-hosing","title":"Fluval FX4\/FX5\/FX6 Giant Ribbed Hosing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne length, both hose runs.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is genuine Fluval A20236 ribbed hosing for the FX4, FX5 and FX6 canister filter, sold here as a 4 metre length — the Australian pack size, longer than the 3 metre length Fluval lists on its US site. Cut it to size for the intake and output runs between filter and tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Fluval A20236\u003c\/strong\u003e — ribbed wall and bore match the FX Series fittings, unlike generic aquarium tubing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRibbed construction resists kinking\u003c\/strong\u003e — holds its bore open around bends behind a cabinet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 metres covers both runs\u003c\/strong\u003e — enough for a typical intake-and-output install, depending on cabinet distance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFixes the usual cause of a flow drop\u003c\/strong\u003e — a stiffened or kinked hose restricts flow before the impeller does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer part number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA20236\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength (this listing)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published by Fluval — matches original FX Series hosing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFilter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTakes A20236\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluval FX4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluval FX5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluval FX6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluval also lists this hosing for the smaller FX2, outside this listing's scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 4 metre length of ribbed hosing, cut to size by the customer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for hosing that's stiffened, cracked, algae-stained beyond cleaning, or kinked from a tight cabinet run. Not suitable for the smaller rubber connectors at the intake and output nozzles — those are a separate part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-fx4-fx5-fx6-giant-metal-hose-clamp-2\"\u003eFX4\/FX5\/FX6 Metal Hose Clamp Pair (A20234)\u003c\/a\u003e — secures the hose at each barbed joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-fx4-fx5-fx6-giant-aquastop-valve\"\u003eFX4\/FX5\/FX6 AquaStop Valve (A20216)\u003c\/a\u003e — lets you disconnect the new hose for future services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a genuine Fluval replacement part. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law apply in full and nothing here limits them. Fluval does not quote a separate warranty term on wear parts. Ships as a standard small parcel anywhere in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs 4 metres enough for both the intake and output hoses?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually, for a filter sitting in or near the tank's own cabinet. A filter set further away may need a second length — measure your existing run first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy does Fluval's US site list this as 3 metres?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePack length varies by market. 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