Description
Concept:
MICROBIAL MARINE REDUCE DOC/ORGANICS is a blend of specialty coconut-based, low-dust, steam-activated carbon and macroporous adsorption resin. The inclusion of macroporous adsorption resin gives this product superior performance in removing refractory (long-chain) organic compounds. Long-chain organics can yellow the water, reduce PAR, bind to useful trace elements (rendering them unavailable to the animals in your reef), and even create chemical conditions that favor the growth of dinoflagellates. In addition to its refractory removal capabilities, this product can also remove labile (short-chain) organics from the system. These organics are easily degraded compounds that act as food for bacteria in the tank, which can lower ORP and oxygen levels and shift your system to a “microbialized” state - an undesirable condition for coral growth. Beyond long- and short-chain organics, this product is also excellent for removing odor-causing compounds, medications, and other organic contaminants such as pesticides, herbicides, and likely even toxins produced by corals, cyanobacteria, dinoflagellates, and flatworms. It can also be used on the intake of a skimmer or in an air filter to prevent airborne volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from entering your system. This blend is also ideal for use when running ozone, as it removes dangerous oxidized byproducts and excess ozone.
Instructions:
Use the included bag and run on a 1-2 week on/off cycle. If tests indicate high levels of DOC or organic contamination, a reactor can be used to lower these levels more aggressively. If the system has a high continual organic input or test values show high DOC levels, the media can be run passively. If you choose to run the product passively, use a smaller amount than usual to reduce the risk of stripping too many organics from the system. Running passively can create a "ceiling" for organics, helping to prevent overdosing of common additives such as carbon dosing, amino acids, vitamins, or coral and fish foods.
Dosage:
- Low DOC = 50 mL or less per 10 gallons
- Moderate DOC = 100 mL or less per 10 gallons
- High DOC = 200 mL or less per 10 gallons
Technical (carbon):
- Surface Area (BET) = 1050 m2/g
- Ash Content = 4% (max)
- Iodine Number = 1000 mg/g (min)
- CTC Adsorption = 50% (min)
- Moisture Content = 5% (max)
- Ball-pan Hardness = 98% (min)
- Density = 430 - 540 kg/m3
Technical (macroporous adsorption resin):
- TOC Capacity = 5 - 20 grams per liter of resin (min)
- Total Capacity = 0.8 eq/L 7.5 Kgr/ft3 (min)
- Particle Size Range = 300 - 1200 µm
- Uniformity Coefficient = 1.7 (max)
