{"product_id":"aquaforest-carbon-5l-17l","title":"Aquaforest Carbon 5L – 17L","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquaforest Carbon 5L – 17L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquaforest Carbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a high-quality \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eactivated granular carbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designed for effective aquarium water purification. It quickly removes impurities, coloring substances, and compounds that can contribute to water turbidity, helping restore \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclearer, cleaner-looking aquarium water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe carbon also helps remove \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emedication residues and unwanted compounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e accumulated in the aquarium, making it an excellent choice for routine water purification and post-treatment cleanup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteam-Activated Carbon – Phosphate-Free Purification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquaforest Carbon is activated using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esteam rather than phosphoric acid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This activation process means the media does not contain phosphate, making it suitable for aquariums where phosphate control is important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe high adsorption capacity makes Carbon particularly useful for removing unwanted compounds produced by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003echemical interactions between corals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it well suited to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emixed-reef aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eULNS systems with heavily stocked SPS corals\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\n\u003cspan\u003eHigh-quality \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eactivated granular carbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteam-activated for effective purification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhosphate-free\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemoves impurities and unwanted compounds from aquarium water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps remove coloring substances responsible for discolored water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproves water clarity and transparency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps remove medication residues after aquarium treatments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps remove compounds resulting from chemical interactions between corals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emixed-reef aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWell suited to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eULNS aquariums with heavily stocked SPS corals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan be used in fluidized filters or filter mesh\/bags\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5L and 17L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 Crystal-Clear Water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActivated carbon adsorbs coloring substances and other impurities that can make aquarium water appear yellow, cloudy, or discolored, helping improve overall clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧪 Removes Unwanted Compounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbon helps remove accumulated organic compounds and other unwanted substances from aquarium water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💊 Helps Remove Medication Residues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing aquarium treatments, activated carbon can help remove residual medication compounds from the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🚫 Phosphate-Free\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause Aquaforest Carbon is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esteam-activated rather than 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mesh\/bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasure the required amount of Carbon according to your aquarium volume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRinse the carbon thoroughly with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRODI water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before use.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace it in a suitable filter or filter mesh\/bag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnsure adequate water flow through the media.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe recommended water flow is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500 L\/h\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eReplace the Carbon 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weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquaforest Carbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActivated granular carbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActivation method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteam 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