Aquarium filter media
Fluval Bio-Foam Pad for U1 Underwater Filter, 2-Pack
A485
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GenuineGenuine Fluval
$6.88
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How long it lasts
Replace it as the filter's manual says; Fluval gives no set interval for this foam.
How to change the A485 aquarium filter media
Watch the guide or follow the steps.
- 1Unplug the filter and lift it out of the aquarium.
- 2Open the filter and slide out the foam pad and the cartridge (U2 to U4 also hold BIOMAX).
- 3Rinse foam in water from the aquarium; rinse BIOMAX in aquarium water only: Fluval says never to rinse it with tap water.
- 4Fit the new Bio-Foam where the old media sat. Fluval says not to replace all filter media at the same time.
- 5Close the filter, put it back in the aquarium and plug it in.
Every number this part goes by
- Retail name:
- A-485
- Retail name:
- A485
Sellers list any of these; they are the same part.
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Fits this Fluval model
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Common questions
- What does the A485 fit?
- The Fluval Bio-Foam Pad for U1 Underwater Filter, 2-Pack (part A485) fits the Fluval U1.
- Where can I buy the A485 in Australia?
- We track 1 Australian seller for the A485; the lowest listed price when we last checked was A$6.88 at Aquarium Spare Parts. Prices are re-checked daily and dated on this page.
- How do I fit the A485?
- No tools, a few minutes: 5 steps, listed on this page with the replacement video where the maker has one.
- What happens if I don't change it?
- Spent carbon stops removing odours and discolouration, and clogged pads slow the flow, so the filter moves less water through the tank.
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