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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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  • REEF SPEC Carbon (2000ml) - Red Sea

    REEF SPEC Carbon (2000ml) - Red Sea

    Red Sea

    $38.99
    REEF-SPEC Carbon Highly activated carbon for marine & reef aquariums Red Sea REEF-SPEC™ Carbon is the ultimate choice for marine & reef aquariums due to its unique technical characteristics. Red Sea REEF-SPEC™Carbon’s granule...
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    PRO-CARBON Activated Carbon (4000 ml) - Polyplab
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    PRO-CARBON Activated Carbon (4000 ml) - Polyplab

    PolypLab

    $42.99
    $36.54
    High performance activated carbon for crystal clear water in fresh-water and salt-water aquariums. PolypLab Pro Carbon is is an ultra high performance activated carbon manufactured under the most strict quality controls.  Pro CarbonL - Highly...
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    MatrixCarbon (2 L) - Seachem
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    MatrixCarbon (2 L) - Seachem

    Seachem

    $45.24
    $38.45
    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 macroporous binding sites. MatrixCarbon™ has a...
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    Carbon PLUS 32 oz. (140 gallons) - Dr. Tim's Aquatics
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    Carbon PLUS 32 oz. (140 gallons) - Dr. Tim's Aquatics

    Dr Tim's Aquatics

    $44.99
    $38.24
    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...
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    Carbon 32 oz. (400 gallons) - Dr. Tim's Aquatics
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    Carbon 32 oz. (400 gallons) - Dr. Tim's Aquatics

    Dr Tim's Aquatics

    $42.39
    $36.03
    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...