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Carbon

What does it do exactly?

Activated Carbon (AC) is a charcoal substance which is used in the aquarium to removes odors, removes color, and makes aquarium water as clear as ice.  Carbon helps remove some smelly organic gases like hydrogen sulphide from the water, absorbs chlorine from water, or if your tap water contains chloramine, it removes the chlorine and leaves ammonia behind. Also small amounts of chelated copper, mercury and iron may be removed and this may be of limited use.

Carbon itself is one of the keys in the battle against unruly dissolved organic compounds and the algae fertilizing nutrients. Carbon, specifically activated carbon, has a chemical love for organics, acting like a molecular magnet pulling contaminants into its chemical embrace. Together with an effective protien skimmer, activated carbon plays a key role in keeping your aquarium healthy and looking good.

Filters
  • SHARK PRO Module with Sponge  - Sicce

    SHARK PRO Module with Sponge - Sicce

    Sicce
    $14.99
    The new Shark PRO is a completely redesigned internal filter. The new models come with upgraded materials and Innovative design. The new Shark PRO stands alone with unique magnetic system and larger...
  • MatrixCarbon (500 mL) - Seachem

    MatrixCarbon (500 mL) - Seachem

    Seachem
    $13.11
    MatrixCarbon™ is a truly unique activated carbon. It is formed as a spherical bead for optimum hydrodynamics, and will not pack. It permits maximum water flow and contact with its high density of...
  • Purit - Complete Chemical Filtration (250 ml) - Brightwell

    Purit - Complete Chemical Filtration (250 ml) - Brightwell

    Brightwell Aquatics
    $20.01
    Next-Generation Chemical Filtration Media for use in all Marine and Freshwater Aquaria Overview Next-generation combination of enhanced activated carbon (offering superior chemical filtration...
  • HydroCarbon (1 Liter) - Two Little Fishies

    HydroCarbon (1 Liter) - Two Little Fishies

    Two Little Fishies
    $21.26
    Granular activated carbon designed specifically for water purification. Removes dissolved organic compounds that turn the water yellow. The extremely porous granules are the optimum size for use in...
  • SeaGel (250 mL) - Seachem

    SeaGel (250 mL) - Seachem

    Seachem
    $7.91
    SeaGel™ is a blend of MatrixCarbon™ and PhosGuard™. MatrixCarbon™ is an ultracapacity carbon for the removal of organic and color impurities. PhosGuard™ is a powerful remover of phosphate, silicate,...
  • BioCarb M (Compact) - Active Charcoal Sponge - Juwel

    BioCarb M (Compact) - Active Charcoal Sponge - Juwel

    Juwel
    $12.99
    JUWEL Carbon Sponges absorb odour compounds and turbidity as well as toxic compounds in your aquarium, leaving the water crystal clear. The fact that active charcoal in the form of a sponge is used...
  • ME GAC Granular Activated Carbon (250 gm) - MECoral

    ME GAC Granular Activated Carbon (250 gm) - MECoral

    MECoral
    $11.99
    Granular Activated Carbon (Gac) removes organic compounds, medications,pollutants and other chemicals from our aquarium. It also removes yellowing from the water making it crystal clear and giving...
  • MatrixCarbon (250 mL) - Seachem

    MatrixCarbon (250 mL) - Seachem

    Seachem
    $7.73
    MatrixCarbon™ is a truly unique activated carbon. It is formed as a spherical bead for optimum hydrodynamics, and will not pack. It permits maximum water flow and contact with its high density of...
  • Carbon PLUS 32 oz. (140 gallons) - Dr. Tim's Aquatics

    Carbon PLUS 32 oz. (140 gallons) - Dr. Tim's Aquatics

    Dr Tim's Aquatics
    $44.99
    Carbon-PLUS™ is mix of Carbon-PURE and Phos-Eliminator™ that use adsorption and ion-exchange to remove organics, colors, smells, phosphates and silicates as well as metals and acids. Use 1 cup (240...
  • Carbonit-P (4 lbs) - Brightwell

    Carbonit-P (4 lbs) - Brightwell

    Brightwell Aquatics
    $82.81
    Description Pelletized activated carbon featuring high capacity for the removal of latent organic material from water with minimal impact on pH in all marine and freshwater aquaria. Pro
  • Carbon PLUS 16 oz. (70 gallons) - Dr. Tim's Aquatics

    Carbon PLUS 16 oz. (70 gallons) - Dr. Tim's Aquatics

    Dr Tim's Aquatics
    $24.69
    Carbon-PLUS™ is mix of Carbon-PURE and Phos-Eliminator™ that use adsorption and ion-exchange to remove organics, colors, smells, phosphates and silicates as well as metals and acids. Use 1 cup (240...
  • Carbon 32 oz. (400 gallons) - Dr. Tim's Aquatics

    Carbon 32 oz. (400 gallons) - Dr. Tim's Aquatics

    Dr Tim's Aquatics
    $42.39
    PURE-Carbon™ is a super efficient superior bituminous coal based carbon that is phosphate-free and adsorbs impurities, organics and pollutants. Resulting in crystal clear, pure water. Use 1 cup (240...
  • Carbon 16 oz. (200 gallons) - Dr. Tim's Aquatics

    Carbon 16 oz. (200 gallons) - Dr. Tim's Aquatics

    Dr Tim's Aquatics
    $20.79
    PURE-Carbon™ is a super efficient superior bituminous coal based carbon that is phosphate-free and adsorbs impurities, organics and pollutants. Resulting in crystal clear, pure water. Use 1 cup (240...
  • BioCarb XL (Jumbo) - Active Charcoal Sponge - Juwel

    BioCarb XL (Jumbo) - Active Charcoal Sponge - Juwel

    Juwel
    $24.99
    JUWEL Carbon Sponges absorb odour compounds and turbidity as well as toxic compounds in your aquarium, leaving the water crystal clear. The fact that active charcoal in the form of a sponge is used...
  • Equalizer 32 oz. (140 gallons) - Dr. Tim's Aquatics

    Equalizer 32 oz. (140 gallons) - Dr. Tim's Aquatics

    Dr Tim's Aquatics
    $21.39
    Equalizer™ is great to use in systems where activated carbon is not recommended. Being less forceful than carbon it is great for plant and reef tanks and in soft water aquaria. Equalizer™ will remove...
  • BioCarb L (Standard) - Active Charcoal Sponge - Juwel

    BioCarb L (Standard) - Active Charcoal Sponge - Juwel

    Juwel
    $19.99
    JUWEL Carbon Sponges absorb odour compounds and turbidity as well as toxic compounds in your aquarium, leaving the water crystal clear. The fact that active charcoal in the form of a sponge is used...
  • Equalizer 16 oz. (70 gallons) - Dr. Tim's Aquatics

    Equalizer 16 oz. (70 gallons) - Dr. Tim's Aquatics

    Dr Tim's Aquatics
    $15.19
    Equalizer™ is great to use in systems where activated carbon is not recommended. Being less forceful than carbon it is great for plant and reef tanks and in soft water aquaria. Equalizer™ will remove...