{"product_id":"aquaforest-af-carbon-1l","title":"AquaForest AF Carbon 1L","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquaForest AF Carbon 1L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquaForest AF Carbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a high-quality, steam-activated carbon granulate designed to improve water quality in freshwater aquariums. Its high porosity and large adsorption capacity help bind and remove unwanted chemicals, contaminants, heavy metals and medication residues from aquarium water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike phosphate-activated carbon, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAF Carbon is activated using steam and does not release phosphate into the aquarium water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This makes it a useful filtration medium when you need to remove unwanted substances while improving water clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAF Carbon is particularly useful during \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaquarium maturation, after fish treatments, or whenever unwanted substances are present in the tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-quality steam-activated carbon granulate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for freshwater aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes not release phosphate into the water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh porosity for effective adsorption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge adsorption capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps remove unwanted chemicals and contaminants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps remove heavy metals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemoves medication residues after fish treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproves water clarity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUseful during aquarium maturation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple filter-basket application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproves Water Clarity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAF Carbon binds unwanted substances that can affect water quality and clarity, helping create cleaner and clearer aquarium water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemoves Unwanted Chemicals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts high adsorption capacity helps capture a range of unwanted chemicals and contaminants from the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps Remove Medication Residues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAF Carbon is particularly useful following fish treatments, helping remove residual medication from the aquarium water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps Remove Heavy Metals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe porous carbon media can bind heavy metals and other unwanted compounds, supporting improved water quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhosphate-Free Activation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAF Carbon is activated using steam rather than phosphoric acid, meaning it does not release phosphate into the aquarium water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAF Carbon in the aquarium's filter basket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where water can flow through the media.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended contact time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse the product in the filter for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e72 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAF Carbon has a high adsorption capacity and can also remove essential elements from aquarium water, so \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elong-term continuous use is not recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEfficiency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 litre treats up to 600 litres of aquarium water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen to Use AF Carbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAF Carbon is especially useful:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring aquarium maturation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter treating fish with medication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen unwanted chemicals or substances are present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen aquarium water becomes unclear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs part of short-term chemical filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor aquarium use only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot suitable for human consumption.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid prolonged use, as AF Carbon may remove essential elements from the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse according to the recommended contact time and dosage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Summary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep your freshwater aquarium water cleaner and clearer with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquaForest AF Carbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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