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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
  • Tidal 75 Matrix Carbon (190 ml) - Seachem

    Tidal 75 Matrix Carbon (190 ml) - Seachem

    Seachem

    $11.17
    Improve your water quality with Seachem Tidal Matrix Carbon, which is a high efficiency spherical carbon that adsorbs heavy metals, bad odors, organic contaminants and other pollutants found in your aquarium water. The 140ml bag will treat up to 75...
  • 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, toxic metals, and acids...
  • Reef BluePrint Carbon8 (aq 9.20, 1006 mL) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Reef BluePrint Carbon8 (aq 9.20, 1006 mL) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Captiv8 Aquaculture

    $21.99
    Alkaline Solution for Improved pH Stability and Adjustment to a maximum value of 9.20 Parameter Total CO3 species Value 160,000 ppm Characteristics Active Components: USP-grade Sodium and/or Potassium salts of...
  • Activated Carbon (1000 ml) - Triton

    Activated Carbon (1000 ml) - Triton

    Triton

    $26.50
    Activated carbon for removal of toxins and other unwanted molecules.   TRITON Treatments have been developed to fix specific problems commonly faced by aquarists. Unlike many products on the market TRITON Treatments are quality controlled and...
  • Fritz Pro Aquatics Carbon AG - Activated Granular (1.75 lb) - Fritz

    Fritz Pro Aquatics Carbon AG - Activated Granular (1.75 lb) - Fritz

    Fritz Aquatics

    $30.79
    Fritz Carbon AG is a high-quality, 4x8 mesh granular, activated carbon ideal for use in fresh or saltwater aquariums with all types of filters. Fritz Carbon AG removes dissolved organic compounds (DOC), agents that discolor aquarium water and cause...
  • 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 the inhabitants a healthier tank. We use high quality...
  • BioMaster 45 PPI Carbon Pre-Filter Foam Set - Oase

    BioMaster 45 PPI Carbon Pre-Filter Foam Set - Oase

    Oase

    $17.99
    The Carbon Pre-filter Foam Set for the BioMaster 250, 350, 600, or 850 and BioMaster Thermo 250, 350, 600, or 850 includes 6 carbon replacement filter foams Safely regulates the pH value and water...
  • Fritz Pro Aquatics Carbon AG - Activated Granular (1/2 lb) - Fritz

    Fritz Pro Aquatics Carbon AG - Activated Granular (1/2 lb) - Fritz

    Fritz Aquatics

    $10.55
    Fritz Carbon AG is a high-quality, 4x8 mesh granular, activated carbon ideal for use in fresh or saltwater aquariums with all types of filters. Fritz Carbon AG removes dissolved organic compounds (DOC), agents that discolor aquarium water and cause...
  • 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 ml) of for every 35 gallons (132 liters) of...
  • Carbon PLUS 16 oz. (70 gallons) - Dr. Tim's Aquatics

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

    Dr Tim's Aquatics

    $27.19
    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 ml) of for every 35 gallons (132 liters) of...
  • Carbon 16 oz. (200 gallons) - Dr. Tim's Aquatics

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

    Dr Tim's Aquatics

    $25.99
    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 ml) of Carbon-PLUS™ for every 100 gallons...
  • Reef BluePrint Carbon8 (aq 9.20, 355 mL) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Reef BluePrint Carbon8 (aq 9.20, 355 mL) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Captiv8 Aquaculture

    $11.99
    Alkaline Solution for Improved pH Stability and Adjustment to a maximum value of 9.20 Parameter Total CO3 species Value 160,000 ppm Characteristics Active Components: USP-grade Sodium and/or Potassium salts of...
  • 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 fine particulate particles, organics and...
  • 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 ml) of Carbon-PLUS™ for every 100 gallons...
  • Reef BluePrint Carbon8 (aq 8.35, 1006 mL) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Reef BluePrint Carbon8 (aq 8.35, 1006 mL) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Captiv8 Aquaculture

    $21.99
    Alkaline Solution for Improved pH Stability and Adjustment to a maximum value of 8.35 Parameter Total CO3 species Value 160,000 ppm Characteristics Active Components: USP-grade Sodium and/or Potassium salts of...
  • Reef BluePrint Carbon8 (aq 8.35, 355 mL) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Reef BluePrint Carbon8 (aq 8.35, 355 mL) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Captiv8 Aquaculture

    $11.99
    Alkaline Solution for Improved pH Stability and Adjustment to a maximum value of 8.35 Parameter Total CO3 species Value 160,000 ppm Characteristics Active Components: USP-grade Sodium and/or Potassium salts of...
  • 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 fine particulate particles, organics and...