Aquatic Experts Premium Activated Carbon - Aquarium Carbon Media - Charcoal for Fish Tanks - Aquarium Filter Charcoal Media with Fine Mesh Bag - 3.0 lbs

Aquatic Experts Premium Activated Carbon - Aquarium Carbon Media - Charcoal for Fish Tanks - Aquarium Filter Charcoal Media with Fine Mesh Bag - 3.0 lbs

Q: does this contain phosphates?

Great question. All activated carbons contain phosphates no matter what they claim. This is due to the trapped ash deep within the carbon's pores. We use a phosphate free cleaning solution to deep clean the macro and micro pores or our activated carbon. This process removes a tremendous amount of additional trapped ash. The nature of activated carbon with it deep pores makes impossibly at this time to remove all the ash. Our premium activated carbon which the final steps are truly processed in a lab has one of the lowest leaching phosphate levels on the market. Thanks for asking - Laurren at Aquatic Experts

Q: When using in dry situations, can these pellets be “recharged”/dried out again by placing in the sun?

30 years in the carbon/filtration business. NO. That reactivation in sunlight is pure BS. There is a tiny bit of fact in exposing carbon to UV to destroy adsorbed organics but it has nothing to do with consumer carbon use. You'll spend more money trying to heat up used carbon than it costs to replace it. No, the oven at home is not hot enough to volatilize the trapped organics. This is all really old aquarium lore...pre-internet actually.

Q: Can i use this in a reactor instead of a mesh bag on my saltwater tank.

Our Premium Carbon works perfectly in a reactor. Laurren at Aquatic Experts

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Brand
Aquatic
Liquid volume
3 Litres
Item weight
1.47 kg
Manufacturer
Aquatic
Target species
Fish

⏳Longer lasting filtration

🧽Deep pore cleaning tech

🕸️Fine mesh bag ready

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Description

🐠 Elevate your aquarium game with premium clarity and zero hassle!

MESS FREE HANDLING - Pre-washed carbon dust reduction means no black residue on hands or sinks during rinsing.
EXTENDED FILTER LIFE - Exclusive cleaning process opens large surface areas inside granules, trapping more organic compounds and lasting longer.
ODOR DISCOLORATION GONE - Rapidly removes foul odors, yellow-brown tint, chlorine, toxins, and heavy metals for pristine aquarium clarity.
OPTIMIZED FOR FINE MESH BAGS - Designed to perform best with fine mesh filter bags, enhancing filtration efficiency and ease of use.
CRYSTAL CLEAR WATER ZERO COMPROMISE - Advanced heat-activated carbon with rigorously cleaned pores ensures maximum pollutant adsorption.

Aquatic Experts Premium Activated Carbon is a 3.0 lbs bituminous coal-based filter media designed for freshwater and saltwater aquariums. Featuring heat-activated, deeply cleaned pores, it efficiently removes odors, discoloration, chlorine, toxins, and heavy metals. Pre-rinsed to minimize dust, it fits all aquarium filters and works best with fine mesh bags, delivering longer-lasting, crystal-clear water.

Specifications

Pet Type	Fish and Aquatic, Amphibian, Reptile
Product Dimensions	17.78 x 11.43 x 11.43 cm; 1.47 kg
Item model number	759614668631
Material Composition	Bituminous coal
Fill material	Bituminous coal
Colour	Charcoal
Size	3.0 lbs with Fine Mesh Bag
Number of Items	1
Quantity	1
Care Instructions	Rinse before using
Compatible Devices	With all aquarium and pond filters
Specific Uses	keep water clear in freshwater aquarium, saltwater fish tanks, ponds and water gardens
Batteries required	No
Batteries Included	No
Item Weight	1.47 kg

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