{"product_id":"aquaforest-carbon-250ml-5l","title":"Aquaforest Carbon 250ml - 5L","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAquaforest Carbon – Activated Granular Carbon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchieve\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecleaner, clearer aquarium water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith Aquaforest Carbon, a high-quality activated granular carbon designed to quickly remove impurities, colouring substances, medication residues and other unwanted compounds from aquarium water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteam-activated for effective purification\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewithout adding phosphates\u003c\/strong\u003e, Aquaforest Carbon is particularly well suited to mixed-reef aquariums and Ultra Low Nutrient Systems (ULNS), including heavily stocked SPS coral aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-quality activated granular carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Efficiently removes unwanted compounds and impurities from aquarium water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteam-activated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Activated using steam rather than phosphoric acid, helping ensure the media does not introduce phosphate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproves water clarity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Removes colouring substances and compounds responsible for cloudy or discoloured water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemoves medication residues\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Helps eliminate residual medication and accumulated unwanted compounds after aquarium treatments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduces coral chemical warfare compounds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Helps remove harmful substances released during interactions between corals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for reef aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Particularly suitable for mixed-reef systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for ULNS systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Well suited to heavily stocked SPS coral aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible application\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Can be used in either a fluidised filter or filter mesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in 250ml, 1000ml and 5L sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquarium water can accumulate dissolved organic compounds, colouring substances, medication residues and other unwanted contaminants over time. These compounds can affect water clarity and overall aquarium conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquaforest Carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprovides an effective way to remove these substances, helping restore a cleaner and clearer aquarium environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esteam-activation process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emeans the carbon does not contain the phosphate associated with some phosphoric-acid-activated carbon products, making it an excellent choice for reef aquariums where phosphate management is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carbon is also particularly useful in mixed-reef systems, where corals can release compounds as part of their natural chemical interactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure the required amount of Aquaforest Carbon according to the recommended dosage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse the carbon thoroughly with RODI water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebefore use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the carbon in a suitable\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efilter mesh or fluidised filter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the media receives the recommended water flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace the carbon approximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eevery 4 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor continued effectiveness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Dosage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100ml of Aquaforest Carbon per 100L of aquarium water.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended water flow:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eapproximately 500L\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e250ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– suitable for approximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e250L\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1000ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– suitable for approximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1000L\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– suitable for approximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5000L\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDosage may be adjusted according to the needs and conditions of your aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed-reef aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSPS-dominated reef aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eULNS (Ultra Low Nutrient System) aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavily stocked reef systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoving water discolouration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproving aquarium water clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoving medication residues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReducing unwanted dissolved compounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Pets SA","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":45315083730987,"sku":null,"price":287.5,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000ml","offer_id":45315083763755,"sku":null,"price":535.9,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5L","offer_id":45315083796523,"sku":null,"price":2007.9,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4676\/6123\/files\/AquaforestCarbon250ml.png?v=1788901284","url":"https:\/\/aquaticpetssa.com\/products\/aquaforest-carbon-250ml-5l","provider":"Aquatic Pets SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}