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API Rena FilStar Super Activated Carbon The API Rena FilStar Super Activated Carbon is the highest grade filter carbon for filtering aquarium water. This media has 5 times the absorptive power of any coal or charcoal. The carbon helps remove dissolved organic waste that stresses tropical fish and discolors aquarium water. This media is designed for use with all FilStar filtration media. Features: · Removes dissolved organics, odors, colors, and toxins · Will not raise phosphate levels or affect pH · In a convenient ready to use pouch · Removes dissolved organics, odors, colors, toxins, medications and much more · This higher grade carbon offers a greater absorption than other regular carbon · Safe and effective for all types of aquariums, even sensitive reef systems · Designed to fit the FilStar XP · Manufactured specifically for aquarium use · Do Not open super activated carbon pouch · One 285 g pouch should be used for every 55 U.S. gallons (208 L) of aquarium water · It is important to rinse super activated carbon pouch under tap water to remove any dust · Place filter pouch directly in FilStar filtration basket after (above) filter foams · Replace pouch every 1 to 3 months, depending on stocking density and water quality · Use Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Test Kits to monitor water quality weekly · Super Activated Carbon is designed for use with all Filstar filtration media

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API Activated Filter Carbon The API Activated Filter Carbon offers a special blend of highly activated carbon. This economical filter carbon helps remove colors, odors and poisonous waste from fresh and saltwater aquariums. Activated Filter Carbon is a high grade activated carbon that is made especially for filtering aquarium water. It offers 50 times the adsorptive power of any filter coal or charcoal. The filter carbon removes organic waste that stress tropical fish and discolor aquarium water. Features: · Prewashed and placed in a heat-sealed container to keep it free of contamination · Can be used in all filter cartridges, with undergravel filters, corner filters or with Nylon Filter Media Bag · Replace Activated Filter Carbon every 30 days--or sooner if unusual odor or color is detected · Unique, lightweight, coal-based carbon developed to work effectively in fresh or saltwater aquariums · Removes organic waste, odors, colors, medications and toxins through chemical adsorption · Quick-acting · Phosphate free · Can be used in all filter cartridges · Before using, rinse thoroughly under cold tap water to remove fine particles caused by shipping vibration · Use 1/2 cup (eight tablespoons) of rinsed Activated Filter Carbon for each ten gallons of aquarium water · In an external power filter follow directions of filter manufacturer · Use activated filter carbon in the API nylon filter media bag · It holds up to one gallon of filtering material · Set on top of the gravel bed or in the filter Item Specifications: Size: 7 oz 14 oz