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.

Aquarium filter media

Fluval Clean & Clear Cartridge for U1/U2/U3/U4 filters

A499

Fits 4 models

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How long it lasts

Replace it as the filter's manual says; Fluval gives no set interval for this part.

How to change the A499 aquarium filter media

Watch the guide or follow the steps.

Fluval U Series Filter Maintenance · Fluval Aquatics (official)

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 Clean & Clear cartridge 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 byA-499 · A499

Retail name:: A-499
Retail name:: A499

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Your appliance model

Fits these 4 Fluval modelsU1, U2, U3, U4

Fluval4 models

U2, U3, U4. Clean & Clear cartridge: chemical media Fluval lists for the U series.

Common questionsWhat does the A499 fit? · Where can I buy the A499 in Australia? · How do I fit the A499?

What does the A499 fit?: The Fluval Clean & Clear Cartridge for U1/U2/U3/U4 filters (part A499) fits 4 Fluval models, including the U1, U2 and U3. Every one is listed on this page.
Where can I buy the A499 in Australia?: We track 1 Australian seller for the A499; the lowest listed price when we last checked was A$27.88 at Aquarium Spare Parts. Prices are re-checked daily and dated on this page.
How do I fit the A499?: 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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