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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.

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  • Fritz Pro Aquatics Carbon AP - Activated Pelleted - (1.75 lb) - Fritz

    Fritz Pro Aquatics Carbon AP - Activated Pelleted - (1.75 lb) - Fritz

    Fritz Aquatics

    $30.79
    Fritz Carbon AP is a high-quality, 4mm pelletized, activated carbon ideal for use in fresh or saltwater aquariums. Directions & Dosage Use 1/8 lb (approx. 1/2 cup) for every 20 gallons (78 liters) of aquarium water. The amount of carbon required...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • 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...