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Ammonia Remover – M, H
Ammonia Remover removes ammonia before it can harm fish. An effective addition to normal
filter media, it reduces unacceptable levels of ammonia. In chloramine treated water, it helps
remove excess ammonia created when the chloramine bond is broken to release free ammonia.
Ammonia Remover should be used exclusively in freshwater as its ionic functions release
captured ammonia in brackish and saltwater. Ammonia Remover does not show any physical
change as it loses its activity, which is determined by the amounts of ammonia it contacts.
Ammonia Remover should not be left in the filter longer than a month.
BioMax – M, H
Fluval BioMax is suitable for both fresh and marine aquariums. When used in a center or top
media basket, Fluval BioMax is the ideal host material for large populations of beneficial
bacteria. The ring size and shape provide an excellent strainer for medium and large particulate
wastes when used in the middle media basket. The biological activity is still noticeable when
used in lower levels, but the rings will clog much more rapidly than when they are used higher
in the filter. Bacterial activity and growth will gradually clog the internal pores that make it such
a fantastic biological substrate. BioMax should be replaced every six months, but only half
should be replenished at one time to allow proper seeding from older media to new.
Carbon – L, M
Fluval Activated Carbon provides many benefits in both fresh and marine water. The high
quality carbon provides a large porous area to trap minute particles. Besides providing a small
sieve for mechanical trapping of organic wastes, carbon also removes liquid wastes from
water. These include urine, dyes or impurities in solution. This action provides sparkling clear
water in the aquarium. The large internal surface area also provides numerous points for
important bacterial colonies to form and thrive. Carbon should always be removed during
medication. It has also been recently noted that carbon will adsorb a large percentage of many
of the nutrients in plant fertilizer products. As such, it should be used carefully when keeping
live plants. Carbon loses its activity without outward sign. In general, carbon should be
replaced on a monthly basis to ensure that active adsorption is maintained.
Peat Fiber – M
Fluval Peat Fibers soften, darken and acidify aquarium water for fish. Peat is used to produce suitable water
for spawning fish that require soft, acid water to breed. It imparts a brownish tinge found in some native
jungle habitats. Many advanced aquarists require this to safely recreate the Amazonian environment and
other tropical conditions for fish that require them for successful spawning. Peat often safely reduces
hardness or alkalinity found in some water supplies to acceptable levels for fish. It is generally used only in
freshwater and often promotes plant growth by adding vital nutrients. Peat Fibers should not be added to
the top media basket as the strands can work their way into the impeller. It is best to use peat in the central
media basket. Peat Fibers gently change the water characteristics and are excellent for maintaining
conditions. They should be changed regularly, approximately every month if not before. Peat Fibers are not
recommended for use in water with a carbonate hardness (KH) above 3.5.
Peat Granular – L, M
Fluval Peat Granular offers a highly effective, natural method to soften water and achieve
proper pH values for many tropical fish. Fluval Peat Granular contains valuable substances such
as a variety of salts, hormones, humic acid, tanning agents and assorted trace elements
essential to proper life processes. Use Fluval Peat Granular for water condition
control/manipulation and to satisfy the breeding requirements for many ornamental tropical
fish. It is generally used in tropical freshwater aquariums and to promote luxurious live plant
growth. Peat Granular is more concentrated than peat fibers and will act faster in the
beginning. It should be replaced when there is a lessening in effect.
PolyWool – L, M
"PolyWool" is a common filter material that can be used to provide an inexpensive mechanical
screen in the lower media baskets. This will remove fine particles and keep biological materials
from being clogged prematurely. It will polish aquarium water to a crystal clear finish.
A-1480 (3x180g), A-1485 (700g)
A-1455 (2x150g)
A-1440 (3x100g), A-1445 (375g)
A-1460 (70g)
A-1465 (500g)