{"product_id":"fluval-aquaclear-ac-series-aquarium-filters","title":"Fluval AquaClear AC Series Aquarium Filters","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFluval AquaClear\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most trusted hang-on-back power filters in the hobby, and for good reason. A large media basket and multi-stage design give you mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration with far more contact time than a typical cartridge filter, while the adjustable flow control lets you dial the current to suit shy fish or heavy feeders. It comes in five sizes for aquariums from 5 to 110 gallons and is made in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep it running its best with fresh \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/filter-media-cartridges\"\u003efilter media\u003c\/a\u003e and a good \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003ewater conditioner\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-stage filtration: mechanical foam, activated carbon, and BioMax biological media, all included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatented re-filtration system recycles water back through the media for higher contact time and cleaner results (Fluval's superior 4-stage system)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable flow control reduces output for gentle flow or delicate fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOversized media basket holds more media than comparable filters, so it runs longer between changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuiet operation and quick, tool-free maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks on both freshwater and saltwater aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProven, reliable design, made in Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\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;padding:6px 10px;background:#f6f6f6;text-align:left;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f6f6f6;text-align:left;\"\u003eAquarium size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f6f6f6;text-align:left;\"\u003eFlow rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAquaClear 20 (AC20)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e5 to 20 gal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e100 GPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAquaClear 30 (AC30)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e10 to 30 gal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e150 GPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAquaClear 50 (AC50)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e20 to 50 gal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e200 GPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAquaClear 70 (AC70)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e40 to 70 gal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e300 GPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAquaClear 110 (AC110)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e60 to 110 gal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e500 GPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;\"\u003ePick the model that brackets your tank size. When in doubt, size up: the adjustable flow lets you turn a larger filter down, so extra filtration is rarely a bad thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\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 AquaClear Filtration Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater is drawn up and pushed down through a stack of media inside the basket. A mechanical foam block traps debris, activated carbon polishes out discoloration and odors, and BioMax ceramic rings host the beneficial bacteria that break down ammonia and nitrite. The patented re-filtration system then cycles some of the water back through the media instead of straight into the tank, so everything is filtered longer for cleaner, clearer water.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\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;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFluval\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAquaClear (AC Series)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eHang-on-back power filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMechanical, chemical \u0026amp; biological (media included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAdjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater \u0026amp; saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eItaly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAC20 \/ AC30 \/ AC50 \/ AC70 \/ AC110\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/filter-media-cartridges\"\u003eFilter media\u003c\/a\u003e, foam, carbon, and biomedia to refresh or customize your filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003eWater conditioners\u003c\/a\u003e to dechlorinate and protect fish during water changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-matrix-biomedia\"\u003eSeachem Matrix biomedia\u003c\/a\u003e for extra biological capacity in heavily stocked tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatch the model to your tank size using the chart above. When in doubt, size up: the adjustable flow lets you turn a larger filter down, and extra filtration is rarely a bad thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with media?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Each AquaClear ships with foam, activated carbon, and BioMax, so it is ready to run out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it on a saltwater tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. AquaClear filters work on both freshwater and marine aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often do I service it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe large basket and re-filtration design let it run longer between cleanings than a cartridge filter. Rinse the foam in old tank water as needed and replace the carbon periodically, but leave the BioMax in place to preserve your beneficial bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"AC20 5-20 Gal","offer_id":48910688977115,"sku":"19595","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"AC30 10-30 Gal","offer_id":48910689009883,"sku":"19600","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"AC50 20-50 Gal","offer_id":48910689042651,"sku":"19610","price":65.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"AC70 40-70 Gal","offer_id":48910689075419,"sku":"19615","price":77.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"AC110 60-110 Gal","offer_id":48910689108187,"sku":"19620","price":112.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_d2ce1d0f-7d57-4b0e-8d23-bad6d014c6e5.jpg?v=1782479149","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fluval-aquaclear-ac-series-aquarium-filters","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}