{"product_id":"fluval-ac20-filter-media-maintenance-kit","title":"Fluval AC20 Filter Media Maintenance Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFluval AC20 Filter Media Maintenance Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the essential replacement filter media needed to maintain effective mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration in the \u003cstrong\u003eFluval AC20 Power Filter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis convenient maintenance kit includes \u003cstrong\u003eBio-Foam, BIOMAX biological media, and two Activated Carbon inserts\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving aquarists the core media needed to help remove debris, support beneficial bacteria, improve water clarity, and reduce odors and discoloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete replacement media kit for the Fluval AC20 Power Filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains 1 Bio-Foam insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains 1 BIOMAX biological media insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains 2 Activated Carbon inserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBio-Foam traps particles and aquarium debris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBIOMAX provides surface area for beneficial bacteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivated Carbon helps improve water clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon helps reduce odors, discoloration, and impurities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for freshwater and saltwater aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned specifically for the Fluval AC20 Power Filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e AC20 Filter Media Maintenance 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Filtration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fluval AC20 Media Maintenance Kit provides three important stages of aquarium filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMechanical Filtration – Bio-Foam\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included Bio-Foam traps suspended particles, uneaten food, fish waste, and other debris as aquarium water passes through the filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe porous foam also provides additional surface area where beneficial bacteria can colonize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBiological Filtration – BIOMAX\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluval BIOMAX provides a highly porous surface designed to support colonies of beneficial nitrifying bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese bacteria form an important part of the aquarium's biological filtration system and help process ammonia and nitrite produced by fish and organic waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChemical Filtration – Activated Carbon\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Activated Carbon inserts help improve water clarity and reduce unwanted:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOdors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscoloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolved organic impurities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActivated carbon is especially useful when clearer-looking water and removal of dissolved contaminants are desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned for the Fluval AC20\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis media kit is designed specifically for the \u003cstrong\u003eFluval AC20 Power Filter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AC20 is rated by Fluval for aquariums from approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5 to 20 U.S. gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways confirm the filter model before purchasing replacement media, as AC20 media is sized specifically for the AC20 filter basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Media Arrangement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Fluval AC20 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Staggering media replacement helps preserve bacterial colonies and reduces the risk of disrupting the aquarium's nitrogen cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Clean Bio-Foam and BIOMAX\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen cleaning reusable biological media, gently rinse it in water removed from the aquarium during a water change whenever practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid aggressively cleaning biological media with untreated chlorinated tap water, because chlorine can damage beneficial bacteria living on the media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Replace Activated Carbon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActivated carbon becomes exhausted over time as its adsorption capacity is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluval recommends replacing the AC20 carbon insert approximately once per month for normal use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbon may also be removed temporarily when using medications that specifically instruct the aquarist to remove chemical filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFreshwater and Saltwater Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fluval AC20 Media Maintenance Kit can be used in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums equipped with a Fluval AC20 Power Filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable applications may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater community aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanted aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetta aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall cichlid setups where appropriate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaltwater aquariums within the filter's capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuarantine and holding tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat filter does this maintenance kit fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is designed specifically for the Fluval AC20 Power Filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat comes in the kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe kit includes one Bio-Foam insert, one BIOMAX biological media insert, and two Activated Carbon inserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this kit provide all three types of filtration?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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