Activated Carbon – 120G x 2
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JBJ Carbon Activated
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JBJ Activated Carbon 120g (2 pack)
Activated Carbon - 120g is in essence charcoal. It's the reason you'll hear it called activated carbon. What makes it distinctive is the way it has been handled... Each piece of carbon is specially designed to ensure that it is filled with thousands of pores. To put it simply these pores absorb pollutants, making activated carbon a great chemical filtering medium. What are the specific pollutants? In aquariums, activated carbon is often employed to eliminate...- Chlorine and chloramines
- Tannins, which discolor the water
- Phenols that cause bad smells
- Certain medicines
When should you change Activated Carbon?
Since activated carbon binds to the compounds it removes it will eventually become saturated and cannot remove any additional contaminants. Thus, it should be replaced frequently. A minimum of once per month is generally sufficient. The longer interval between replacements is not harmful to the tank, however, the carbon will diminish its capacity to eliminate contaminants in the water. If you notice a yellowing in the water, or you smell an unpleasant odor from your tank, it's time to replace the activated carbon.Weight
10.0 lbs
