Fluval Nitrate Cartridge G3

Fluval Nitrate Cartridge G3

$68.95
Sale price  $68.95 Regular price 
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Suits tanks

150–300 L

Water type

Freshwater

Fits

Fluval G3

Part no.

A421

Fluval Nitrate Cartridge G3

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Fluval Nitrate Cartridge G3

A drop-in nitrate scrubber sized specifically for the Fluval G3 filter. The Fluval Nitrate Cartridge G3 (Fluval part A421) is chemical filter media pre-loaded into a cartridge that seats directly into the G3 canister, rated to remove up to 13,000 mg of nitrate ion from freshwater aquariums before it's exhausted.

Key features
  • Purpose-built for the Fluval G3 — drops straight into the G3's media stack; no repacking of loose resin.
  • Removes up to 13,000 mg of nitrate ion — aimed at keeping freshwater nitrate below the commonly recommended 20 mg/L.
  • No cycle disruption — chemical media only; doesn't touch the biological or mechanical stages running alongside it in the G3.
Specifications
Spec Value
Fits Fluval G3 Advanced Filtration System
Manufacturer part number A421
Nitrate removal capacity Up to 13,000 mg nitrate ion (freshwater)
Media type Chemical (nitrate-adsorbing resin)
Target parameter Keep freshwater nitrate below approximately 20 mg/L
Suitable for, and not suitable for
  • Suitable for Fluval G3 filters running on freshwater aquariums with elevated nitrate.
  • Not suitable as a substitute for regular water changes — it's rated as a supplementary reducer, not a replacement for husbandry.
  • Not rated by Fluval for marine/reef nitrate control at this capacity — treat it as a freshwater-specific cartridge.
Care and maintenance

Fluval doesn't publish a fixed replacement calendar for this cartridge — capacity depends on your tank's nitrate load. Test freshwater nitrate periodically; once levels stop falling, or the cartridge has been running several months under normal freshwater bioload, replace it. If you're using it as a one-off fix for a nitrate spike rather than ongoing control, it can be removed once levels have settled back down.

Warranty and delivery

Standard parcel delivery. As a chemical filter media, it's a consumable and isn't covered by a separate warranty term beyond your rights under Australian Consumer Law.

Common questions

Does this fit the Fluval G6?

No — the G6 uses its own nitrate cartridge (Fluval A422), rated for a larger 24,000 mg capacity to match the G6's bigger media volume.

Will it affect my biological filtration?

No — this is a chemical media cartridge that sits alongside the G3's biological and mechanical stages without disrupting them.

Can I use it in a marine tank?

Fluval rates this cartridge specifically for freshwater nitrate removal; we don't have a published marine capacity figure for it.