{"product_id":"fluval-ac50-filter-media-maintenance-kit","title":"Fluval AC50 Filter Media Maintenance Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFluval AquaClear AC50 Filter Media Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is a value pack that refreshes every stage of media in your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fluval-aquaclear-ac-series-aquarium-filters\"\u003eAquaClear 50 (AC50) power filter\u003c\/a\u003e at once. It bundles mechanical, chemical, and biological media in a single box, so you get a full filter service for less than buying each insert on its own. Works in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed to top up just one type of media? Grab an individual \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fluval-ac50-biofoam-filter-insert\"\u003eBioFoam\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fluval-ac50-active-carbon-insert\"\u003eActivated Carbon\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fluval-ac50-biomax-insert\"\u003eBioMax\u003c\/a\u003e insert, or browse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/filter-media-cartridges\"\u003eFilter Media \u0026amp; Cartridges\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\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;\"\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f6f6f6;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eMedia\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f6f6f6;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eQty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f6f6f6;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eJob\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBioFoam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMechanical + biological: traps waste and debris and hosts bacteria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eActivated Carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eChemical: removes odors, toxins, and discoloration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBioMax\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBiological: porous rings that promote beneficial bacteria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\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;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete media refresh for the AquaClear 50 in one box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers all three stages of filtration: mechanical, chemical, and biological\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValue pack priced lower than buying the inserts separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach insert is pre-cut to fit the AquaClear 50 media basket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks in freshwater and saltwater 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\u003cp\u003eStack the media in the AquaClear basket from the bottom up: BioFoam first, then the activated carbon, then BioMax on top. Rinse the foam and BioMax in used aquarium water at each cleaning and reuse them; replace the carbon about every three to four weeks. To protect your biological filter, avoid changing every piece of media at the same time. Stagger the carbon changes and keep at least some established BioFoam or BioMax in place.\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;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f6f6f6;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAquaClear AC50 Filter Media Kit (value pack)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f6f6f6;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1x BioFoam, 2x Activated Carbon (140 g \/ 5 oz), 1x BioMax (80 g \/ 2.8 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f6f6f6;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAquaClear 50 \/ Fluval AC50 hang-on-back filter (20 to 50 gallon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f6f6f6;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMechanical, chemical, and biological\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f6f6f6;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f6f6f6;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFluval\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\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\"\u003eAquaClear \/ Fluval AC50 power filter\u003c\/a\u003e, the filter this kit services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fluval-ac50-biofoam-filter-insert\"\u003eAquaClear AC50 BioFoam\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fluval-ac50-active-carbon-insert\"\u003eActivated Carbon\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fluval-ac50-biomax-insert\"\u003eBioMax\u003c\/a\u003e individual refills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/filter-media-cartridges\"\u003eFilter Media \u0026amp; Cartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, all replacement media in one place\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;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich filter does this fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e The AquaClear 50 (also sold as the Fluval AC50), rated for 20 to 50 gallon aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat comes in the kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e One BioFoam, two Activated Carbon inserts, and one BioMax insert, enough to refresh all three media stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I replace everything at once?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Stagger the changes so you always keep some established biological media in the filter and avoid a mini-cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work in saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The foam, carbon, and BioMax all work in freshwater and marine tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48931480600795,"sku":"19692","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_c83caa2e-bf2f-4bc5-8e58-28517a37ede3.jpg?v=1782932953","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fluval-ac50-filter-media-maintenance-kit","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}