{"product_id":"fluval-ac20-30-ammonia-remover-insert","title":"Fluval AC20\/30 Ammonia Remover Insert","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFluval AquaClear Ammonia Remover Insert\u003c\/strong\u003e is a natural zeolite media that pulls toxic ammonia straight out of the water in your AquaClear 20 or AquaClear 30 hang-on-back filter. Ammonia is the number one killer in new and overstocked tanks, and zeolite grabs it through ion exchange before it can burn your fish. Drop it in whenever an ammonia test creeps above zero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCycling a tank or restocking media? Browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/filter-media-cartridges\"\u003efilter media and cartridges\u003c\/a\u003e at Squeaky's Aquatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy Ammonia Remover\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemoves toxic ammonia fast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural zeolite locks up free ammonia through ion exchange, lowering the single most dangerous parameter in your tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for new or heavily stocked tanks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect while a new aquarium is still cycling, after adding a batch of fish, or any time an ammonia spike catches you off guard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrops right in.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sized to the AquaClear 20 and 30 media basket, no cutting or extra hardware needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater formula.\u003c\/strong\u003e Zeolite works by ion exchange, which only functions in freshwater, so this insert is made for freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits the \u003cstrong\u003eFluval AquaClear 20 (AC20, Mini) and AquaClear 30 (AC30)\u003c\/strong\u003e power filters. One insert covers both models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace it in the media basket after the BioFoam. Rinse away loose dust under tank water before the first use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace roughly every 3 to 4 weeks. Zeolite becomes saturated with use, so this is a replace-when-spent media, not a rinse-and-reuse one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it as a safety net, not a substitute for biological filtration. Keep growing your BioMax and beneficial bacteria for a permanent fix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;margin:4px 0 8px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f6f6f6;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFluval AquaClear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f6f6f6;font-weight:600;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eZeolite ammonia-removing media\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f6f6f6;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFluval AquaClear 20 and 30 (AC20 \/ AC30) power filters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f6f6f6;font-weight:600;\"\u003eRemoves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eToxic free ammonia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f6f6f6;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f6f6f6;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e3.2 oz (90 g) per insert\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f6f6f6;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSingle insert or 3-pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f6f6f6;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eItaly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fluval-aquaclear-ac-series-aquarium-filters\"\u003eFluval AquaClear Power Filter\u003c\/a\u003e, the hang-on-back filter this insert is built for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild lasting biological filtration with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fluval-ac20-30-biomax-insert\"\u003eAquaClear BioMax\u003c\/a\u003e ceramic media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant ammonia control plus water polishing? Try the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fluval-ac20-30-zeo-carbon-insert\"\u003eAquaClear Zeo-Carb\u003c\/a\u003e (zeolite plus carbon).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRunning a larger filter? Grab the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fluval-ac50-ammonia-remover-insert\"\u003eAC50\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fluval-ac70-110-ammonia-remover-insert\"\u003eAC70\/110\u003c\/a\u003e Ammonia Remover instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use Ammonia Remover in saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The zeolite removes ammonia by ion exchange, which does not work in saltwater. For marine tanks, rely on strong biological filtration and water changes instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it stop my tank from cycling?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can slow the buildup of a bacteria colony because it competes for ammonia, so use it as a short-term safety net during spikes rather than running it permanently in an established tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from Zeo-Carb?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis insert is pure zeolite for ammonia only. Zeo-Carb combines zeolite with activated carbon, so it also removes odors and discoloration. Choose this one when ammonia is your only concern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often do I replace it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery 3 to 4 weeks. Once the zeolite is saturated it stops working, so this insert is replaced rather than rinsed and reused.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":48927183864027,"sku":"19630","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3-Pack","offer_id":48927183896795,"sku":"19631","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_423e9aca-afbf-436f-b1bf-4b76f0280697.jpg?v=1782920156","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fluval-ac20-30-ammonia-remover-insert","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}