{"product_id":"fluval-fx4-fx5-fx6-intake-strainer","title":"Fluval FX4\/FX5\/FX6 Intake Strainer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Fluval strainer that stops your FX canister pulling in fish, fry, and gravel.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits the intake stem on the Fluval FX4, FX5 and FX6 high-performance canister filters, screening debris before it reaches the intake plumbing and impeller. It's a push-fit replacement — no tools, no glue — for a strainer that's cracked, gone brittle, or been lost during a service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Fluval part (A20221)\u003c\/strong\u003e — not a generic aftermarket copy, so the fit and slot tolerance match the original.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePush-fit onto the intake stem\u003c\/strong\u003e — no tools or adhesive needed, and no need to break down the intake plumbing to fit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreens fish, fry, snails and larger debris\u003c\/strong\u003e from the intake, protecting the impeller and reducing what reaches the first mechanical stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlotted mesh design\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps flow resistance low while still blocking anything large enough to matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my FX filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis strainer is the genuine replacement for the intake on the Fluval FX4, FX5 and FX6 canister filters. It is not sold for other Fluval canister ranges (07 series, 06 series) or for other brands' filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer part number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA20221\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluval FX4, FX5, FX6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFitting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePush-fit onto intake stem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack quantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 strainer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarcode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e015561302210\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable as a genuine replacement strainer for any Fluval FX4, FX5 or FX6 canister filter, freshwater or saltwater. Not suitable for Fluval's 06 or 07 series canister filters, or for other manufacturers' canister filters — the intake stem diameter won't match.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrush the strainer clean at every filter service. A fouled strainer is one of the simplest causes of falling FX flow, and it's often mistaken for a media or impeller problem. Replace it if the mesh cracks, distorts, or no longer seats firmly on the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-fx4-fx5-fx6-intake-stem\"\u003eFluval FX4\/FX5\/FX6 Intake Stem\u003c\/a\u003e — the strainer's mounting point; replace both if the stem itself is cracked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-fx4-fx5-fx6-foam-3-pack\"\u003eFluval FX4\/FX5\/FX6 Foam 3 Pack\u003c\/a\u003e — the first mechanical media stage behind the intake, worth checking at the same service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-fx4-fx5-fx6-bio-foam-2-pack\"\u003eFluval FX4\/FX5\/FX6 Bio Foam 2 Pack\u003c\/a\u003e — biological media further along the same flow path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a new, genuine Fluval spare part and is covered by your consumer guarantee rights under Australian Consumer Law in addition to any manufacturer terms. It ships as a small parcel item — no special freight handling applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the Fluval FX6?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The same intake strainer (A20221) is the genuine part for the FX4, FX5 and FX6.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDo I need tools to fit it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It's a push-fit onto the intake stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy has my FX flow dropped even though I've cleaned the media?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fouled strainer is a common cause — check and brush it clean before assuming the media or impeller is the problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill this fit a Fluval 07 series filter?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It's specific to the FX4, FX5 and FX6 intake stem.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54774149710115,"sku":"PF151b","price":35.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/PF151b_2b9cf97c-d3c2-4835-9130-428aa7df92e3.png?v=1782878914","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-fx4-fx5-fx6-intake-strainer","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}