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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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    Bulk Premium ROX 0.8 Aquarium Carbon (1/4 Gallon) - Bulk Reef Supply
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    Bulk Premium ROX 0.8 Aquarium Carbon (1/4 Gallon) - Bulk Reef Supply

    Bulk Reef Supply

    $22.99
    $18.39
    ROX 0.8 - Our Best Aquarium Carbon Removes Yellowing Pigments, Contaminants, and Odor Use in a Media Bag or Media Reactor Very Low Dust - Minimal Rinsing Required Use Half the Amount vs Standard Carbons For those seeking top-notch...
  • Purit - Complete Chemical Filtration (250 ml) - Brightwell

    Purit - Complete Chemical Filtration (250 ml) - Brightwell

    Brightwell Aquatics

    $16.95
    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 characteristics to traditional activated carbon) and...
  • MAXOUT PRO Freshwater Filter Media + Phosphate Remover (16 oz) - Fritz

    MAXOUT PRO Freshwater Filter Media + Phosphate Remover (16 oz) - Fritz

    Fritz Aquatics

    $19.99
    MaxOut PRO Freshwater’s unique blend combines high-grade rinsed carbon, proprietary phosphate resin and organic scavenger resins. MaxOut PRO Freshwater removes all toxins, metals and odors in the water column. High capacity carbon removes...
  • 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...
  • Fritz Pro Aquatics Carbon AP - Activated Pelleted - (1/2 lb) - Fritz

    Fritz Pro Aquatics Carbon AP - Activated Pelleted - (1/2 lb) - Fritz

    Fritz Aquatics

    $10.55
    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 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...
  • 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...
  • HydroCarbon (1 Liter) - Two Little Fishies

    HydroCarbon (1 Liter) - Two Little Fishies

    Two Little Fishies

    $17.85
    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 high capacity filters, allowing high flow at minimal...
  • 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...
  • 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 (1.75 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...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • Purit - Complete Chemical Filtration (3.8 L - 1 Gallon) - Brightwell

    Purit - Complete Chemical Filtration (3.8 L - 1 Gallon) - Brightwell

    Brightwell Aquatics

    $149.95
    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 characteristics to traditional activated carbon) and...
  • PRO-CARBON Activated Carbon (18L) - Polyplab

    PRO-CARBON Activated Carbon (18L) - Polyplab

    PolypLab

    $209.99
    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...
  • 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...
  • 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 macroporous binding sites. MatrixCarbon™ has a...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • PRO-CARBON Activated Carbon (20kg) - Polyplab

    PRO-CARBON Activated Carbon (20kg) - Polyplab

    PolypLab

    $298.99
    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...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • 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...