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This Fluval 306/307 Canister Filter 3-Month Replacement Media PLUS w/ Semi-Annual Maintenance Package has the media you replace monthly & lubricant for three monthly changes, including Phosphate, Ammonia & Nitrite Remover Pads. It also has BioMax and Bio-Foam, which should be replaced every six months. In addition, we include the Cycle to beef up your bacteria and a MarineAndReef.com Towel because you need to stop using the kitchen towels for aquarium spills.
The Remover Pads are essential to preventative aquarium maintenance. Ammonia and phosphate are commonly found in tap water. They are also the result of fish waste and the breakdown of uneaten fish food. Phosphate, nitrite and ammonia are all problematic. They all lead to algae growth. More importantly, ammonia and nitrite spikes are toxic and can kill your fish. If a fish dies in your aquarium there will be an ammonia spike that could kill all the other fish if you are not using an ammonia remover. Keep in mind, you may not notice a deceased fish until you come back from vacation.
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Fluval recommends you replace your Quick-Clear Water Polishing Pad & Carbon every month, and also replace any Remover Pads you're using every month. They also recommend you clean and lubricate the Motor Head Gasket. This maintenance package will last you three months. It has SIX of the Water Polishing Pads, SIX of the Phosphate Pads, SIX of each of the three Remover Pads, and SIX of the Carbon. The filter takes two Carbons, two Phosphate, two of each of the Remover Pads and two Quick-Clears. There is also one tube of Super Lube for each month.
The items specific to the Fluval recommended semi-annual maintenance are the Bio-Foam Value Pack (Bio-Foam, Bio-Foam Max and Bio-Foam+), which should be replaced every six months, and the BioMax. You should replace only half of your BioMax every six months (BioMax included).
The MarineAndReef.com Aquarium Cleaning Towel is a durable, lint-free microfiber towel. 19" X 15".
Fluval's Monthly Maintenance Instructions:
Be sure to unplug your filter before cleaning. Replace your media with all the included media. You should replace only half of your BioMax every six months (BioMax included). If you're using BioTerra (not included) you'll also want to replace half. The Inland Seas Super Lube is for lubricating the Motor Head Gasket, AquaStop O-Ring Gaskets, and Primer Assembly with Primer Cover. Clean before lubricating. Add the recommended dose of Cycle Biological Booster.
In three months you will want to get the
Fluval 306/307 406/407 Canister Filter Monthly Maintenance Kit PLUS.
To help remember when to do maintenance, use the Fluval Canister Filter Maintenance Checklist (pdf in new window).
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