This Fluval 306/307 Canister Filter Semi Annual Maintenance Kit includes:
Fluval's Semi Annual Maintenance Instructions: This Semi Annual Maintenance Kit includes all Fluval recommends for semi-annual maintenance. This includes the Quick-Clear Water Polishing Pad & Carbon, which should be replaced every month, and the Bio-Foam Value Pack (Bio-Foam, Bio-Foam Max and Bio-Foam+), which should be replaced every six months.
Be sure to unplug your filter before cleaning.Replace your media with all the included media. Also replace any Ammonia, Phosphate and Nitrite pads you are using (all not included). 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.
To help remember when to do maintenance, use the
Fluval Canister Filter Maintenance Checklist (pdf in new window).
In three months you will want to get the Fluval 306/307 406/407 Canister Filter Monthly Maintenance Kit
.
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