{"product_id":"carbon-1000ml","title":"Aquaforest Carbon 1000mL","description":"\u003cp\u003eAquaforest Carbon is a high-quality steam-activated granular carbon that quickly removes impurities, discoloration, and cloudiness for crystal-clear water. Because it is activated by steam rather than phosphoric acid, it contains no phosphate. It also strips out medication residues and the allelopathic compounds corals release in their chemical warfare, making it ideal for mixed reef and ULNS systems as well as everyday fresh and saltwater tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aquaforest\"\u003eAquaforest\u003c\/a\u003e reef range. Run it in your \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/filter-media-cartridges\"\u003efiltration\u003c\/a\u003e to keep water clear and your \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/corals\"\u003ecorals\u003c\/a\u003e healthy, and use it to polish water after \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medication\"\u003emedication\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteam-activated, phosphate-free.\u003c\/strong\u003e No phosphate leaching, unlike acid-washed carbon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal-clear water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Removes discoloration, cloudiness, odors, and organic impurities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemoves toxins and med residues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clears allelopathic compounds between corals and leftover medication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh and saltwater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for mixed reef and ULNS tanks, and works in any freshwater or marine system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaltwater: use 100 mL of Carbon per 27 gallons (100 L).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater: use 100 mL of Carbon per 54 gallons (200 L).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace in an up-flow media reactor or a media bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace every 4 weeks for best results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAquaforest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCarbon (steam-activated granular)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1000 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003ePhosphate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNone (steam-activated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eRemoves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eDiscoloration, odors, toxins, medication residues\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eReactor or media bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eReplace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eEvery 4 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater and Saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eMade in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePoland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aquaforest\"\u003eAquaforest range\u003c\/a\u003e, the rest of the reef dosing and care line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/filter-media-cartridges\"\u003eFilter media\u003c\/a\u003e, for your reactor and filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medication\"\u003eMedication\u003c\/a\u003e, after which carbon polishes out any residue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/corals\"\u003eCorals\u003c\/a\u003e, which thrive in clean, clear, low-toxin water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy steam-activated carbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt contains no phosphate, so it will not leach phosphate and feed algae the way acid-washed carbon can.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much do I use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSaltwater: 100 mL per 27 gallons. Freshwater: 100 mL per 54 gallons. Place it in a reactor or media bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it after medicating?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Carbon removes leftover medication and clears the water once treatment is finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often do I replace it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery 4 weeks for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquaforest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48175484109019,"sku":"210534","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_26032944-bc80-4781-99a8-a018c5d6ad80.png?v=1769087144","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/carbon-1000ml","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}