{"product_id":"fluval-carbon-activated-filter-media","title":"Fluval Carbon – Activated Aquarium Filter Media","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFluval Carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium activated carbon chemical filter media designed to help remove odors, discoloration, dissolved organic contaminants, pollutants, and certain trace metals from aquarium water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from highly porous bituminous carbon, Fluval Carbon provides a large surface area for adsorption and helps polish aquarium water for a cleaner, clearer appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium activated carbon filter media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from highly porous bituminous carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps remove odors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps reduce water discoloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdsorbs dissolved organic contaminants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps remove certain trace metals and pollutants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes clear, polished aquarium water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill not raise phosphate levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for freshwater and saltwater aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for canister filters and compatible media chambers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Activated Carbon Chemical Filter Media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bituminous Coal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActivation Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steam Activated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater and Saltwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Fluval canister filters for the bulk\/canister version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Does Fluval Carbon Remove?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluval Carbon helps adsorb a wide range of unwanted compounds from aquarium water, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOdors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow or brown discoloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolved organic contaminants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollutants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertain trace metals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes it especially useful when additional water polishing or chemical filtration is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Activated Carbon Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActivated carbon contains a highly porous internal structure that provides a large surface area for adsorption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs aquarium water passes through the media, unwanted dissolved compounds bind to the carbon surface and are removed from the water column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFreshwater and Saltwater Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluval Carbon can be used in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater community aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanted aquariums when used appropriately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCichlid aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoldfish aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine fish aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef aquariums when appropriate for the system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuarantine tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetail and holding systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Fluval Carbon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the carbon thoroughly before use to remove fine dust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the media into an appropriate filter chamber or nylon filter bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition it where aquarium water will flow directly through the media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinue normal mechanical and biological filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace the carbon as it becomes exhausted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen used in a Fluval canister filter, Fluval states that Carbon should be placed inside a nylon filter bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Filter Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best performance, place Fluval Carbon after mechanical filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis allows foam or other mechanical media to trap larger debris first, helping the carbon remain effective longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReplacement 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treatment to help remove residual medication when appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse in Planted Aquariums\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluval notes that fresh activated carbon can remove some trace elements found in liquid plant fertilizers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf using liquid plant supplements, Fluval recommends waiting approximately \u003cstrong\u003eone to two weeks after changing the carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e before dosing some liquid plant fertilizers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePhosphate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluval states that its Carbon \u003cstrong\u003ewill not raise phosphate levels\u003c\/strong\u003e when used as directed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Use Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse thoroughly before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a nylon filter bag when required by the filter design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace after mechanical filtration when 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