{"product_id":"fluval-sea-evo-spec60-replacement-foam","title":"Fluval SEA EVO SPEC60 replacement foam","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine stage-1 mechanical filter foam for the Sea Evo 52L and Spec 60L filter chambers.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the foam filter block insert that traps particulate and debris as the first stage of the Fluval Sea Evo 52L and Spec 60L kits' built-in three-stage filtration, cross-referenced to Fluval part #10532.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanical foam clogs long before biological or chemical media need changing, and a clogged block chokes flow through the whole filter chamber — rinsing or replacing it regularly is the single easiest way to keep an all-in-one nano kit's filtration working as designed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Fluval part #10532\u003c\/strong\u003e — matched to the Evo 52L and Spec 60L filter chamber, not a universal-fit foam pad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoulded handle\u003c\/strong\u003e — lifts cleanly out of the chamber for rinsing or replacement without disturbing the other media stages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStage-1 mechanical filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e — traps suspended particles before water reaches the BIOMAX and carbon stages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh and marine safe\u003c\/strong\u003e — suits both the freshwater and reef-capable builds of this kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits the \u003cstrong\u003eFluval Sea Evo 52L Nano Kit (SEA49)\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eFluval Spec 60L\u003c\/strong\u003e aquarium — both kits share the same filter chamber and foam block. It is not the correct foam for the smaller Spec II, Spec III, Spec V or Evo 5 (19 L) kits, which use a smaller insert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGenuine part number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluval #10532\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluval Sea Evo 52L Nano Kit (SEA49); Fluval Spec 60L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpec II\/III\/V, Evo 5 (19 L) — smaller foam insert required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFiltration stage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStage 1 — mechanical\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\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse in tank water, never tap water — chlorine and chloramine kill the biological colony living on and around the foam — every one to two weeks, or when flow visibly drops. Replace the block once it stops recovering its shape after rinsing or starts breaking apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable as a routine or replacement mechanical media for the Evo 52L and Spec 60L filter chamber. Not a biological or chemical media substitute — pair it with a BIOMAX insert and activated carbon for complete three-stage filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne foam filter block with handle. BIOMAX and carbon inserts are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by Fluval's standard replacement-parts warranty against manufacturing defects, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often should I replace the foam block, rather than just rinse it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinsing restores flow in the short term, but foam degrades with repeated compression — once it stays flattened or starts shedding pieces after a rinse, replace it rather than keep reusing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I cut this foam down to fit a smaller Fluval kit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's sized for the Evo 52L \/ Spec 60L chamber specifically — for a Spec II, III, V or Evo 5, order the correctly sized foam block for that kit rather than trimming this one, since a poor fit lets water bypass the media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill rinsing it in tap water harm my tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot the tank directly, but chlorinated tap water kills the beneficial bacteria colonising the foam, effectively resetting part of your biological filtration. Use removed tank water instead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293311844643,"sku":"SEA49D","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/fluval-sea-evo-spec60-replac-10281444606243-1-dq.webp?v=1790372842","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-sea-evo-spec60-replacement-foam","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}