{"product_id":"aqua-madic-carbolit-carbon","title":"Aqua Madic Carbolit Carbon","description":"\u003cp\u003eYellow-tinted water, the last traces of a medication course and a faint haze are all jobs for activated carbon, and the pellet size decides which filter it suits. \u003cstrong\u003eAqua Medic Carbolit 500g\/700ml 4mm Pellet (SKU: AB12518)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the 500 g pack of Aqua Medic’s carbolit in its coarse 4 mm pellet, maker’s item 12518, a highly efficient activated carbon for salt and fresh water aquaria. Aqua Medic states that carbolit quickly cleans up aquarium water, removing colouring substances, turbidity and medication residues, as well as the yellowing substances that build up over time. The 500 g of pellets fills about 700 mL, slightly more than the same weight of the fine 1.5 mm grade, because larger pellets pack less tightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4 mm pellet leaves wide gaps between pieces, so water passes through a bed or a bag with little resistance. That suits canister filters, hang-on filters, filter baskets and mesh bags in a sump, where a fine carbon would compact and slow the flow; the 1.5 mm grade, with more surface per gram, is generally the pick for fluidised reactors. Aqua Medic adds that carbolit can also be used as a long-term filter material: after a short period bacteria settle on the pellets, so the carbon works as a biological filter as well. It is pH neutral and suits saltwater and freshwater alike. Aqua Medic gives no fixed dose; a common approach is to run a measured portion continuously and renew it every four to six weeks, or to add a fresh batch once a medication course is finished. Rinse the pellets before use to remove dust, and take carbon out of the filter while a medication is being dosed, since it will remove the treatment too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage \u0026amp; Application\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen to Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter medicating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clearing residues once a treatment course is complete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYellow or hazy water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Removing colouring substances and turbidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCanister and hang-on filters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coarse pellets that keep water moving through the media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-term filter media:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pellets that also host bacteria for biological filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePlacement \u0026amp; Usage Guide\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse first:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wash out carbon dust in a sieve or bag under clean water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePut it in the flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e A fine mesh bag in a canister tray or in the sump’s water path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemove during treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Take the carbon out while medicating and refit it afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRenew regularly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replace every four to six weeks when used for chemical filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoarse 4 mm pellets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low resistance to flow in filters and bags.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClears colour and haze:\u003c\/strong\u003e Removes yellowing substances and turbidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedication clean-up:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strips leftover treatment from the water after a course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoubles as biomedia:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bacteria settle on the pellets over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH neutral:\u003c\/strong\u003e For fresh and saltwater aquaria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aqua Medic (Germany)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e AB12518\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode (GTIN\/EAN):\u003c\/strong\u003e 4025901140644\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Filter Media \u0026gt; Activated Carbon (Pellet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Item:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12518\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 g (about 700 mL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePellet Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemoves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colouring substances, turbidity, yellowing substances, medication residues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH Effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500g\/650ml 1.5mm (AB11518); 3.5kg\/4.5l 1.5mm (AB11519); 3.5kg\/4.9l 4mm (AB12519)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Environment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater and saltwater aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Coral Shop","offers":[{"title":"500g - 1.5mm","offer_id":67991455825982,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g - 4mm","offer_id":67991455858750,"sku":null,"price":26.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.5kg - 1.5mm","offer_id":67991455891518,"sku":null,"price":99.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.5kg - 4mm","offer_id":67991455924286,"sku":null,"price":119.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/0778\/8606\/files\/AB11518.jpg?v=1793331948","url":"https:\/\/thecoralshop.com.au\/products\/aqua-madic-carbolit-carbon","provider":"The Coral Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}