{"product_id":"icecap-rox-0-8-activated-carbon","title":"IceCap ROX 0.8 Premium Activated Carbon","description":"\u003cp\u003eIceCap ROX 0.8 Premium Activated Carbon is a pharmaceutical-grade, pelletized carbon that pulls the yellow and green tint out of aquarium water and keeps it crystal clear. The uniform 0.8 mm pellets are low in dust and ash, so they rinse fast, resist crumbling, and will not blow fine particles through your system. It removes dissolved organics, phenols, odors, and the chemical compounds corals release against each other, which makes it a favorite for reef tanks and works just as well in freshwater. Round out your filtration with more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/filter-media-cartridges\"\u003efilter media\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy This Carbon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePelletized 0.8 mm form is uniform and low dust, so it rinses quickly and does not clog filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh activity removes tint, dissolved organics, phenols, and odors for crystal clear water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps control coral allelopathy, the chemical warfare between competing corals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard pellets resist crumbling, so less ash and fine particulate in the display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks in reef, marine, and freshwater systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;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\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse in RO or RO\/DI water until it runs clear before use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun in a media reactor for the best contact, or place it in a filter or media bag in an area of good flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse roughly a cup of carbon per 50 gallons as a starting point, then adjust to your system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace about every 3 to 4 weeks, or sooner if tint returns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce a fresh batch gradually on sensitive reef tanks to avoid a rapid change in water clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 4px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSmall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e0.75 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNano tanks and a single refill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.5 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSmall to medium systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e3 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMedium to large systems, a few months of refills\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eXL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e15 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLarge systems, frag tanks, and stores that go through carbon fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 4px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIceCap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePelletized activated carbon, chemical filtration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePellet size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e0.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eReef, marine, and freshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMedia reactor or filter \/ media bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun it in a media reactor for maximum contact and even flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with your protein skimmer and mechanical filtration for polished water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/filter-media-cartridges\"\u003efilter media\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/corals\"\u003ecorals\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much carbon do I use?\u003c\/strong\u003e A common starting point is about a cup per 50 gallons. Use less to run carbon lightly and continuously, or more for a fast cleanup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I replace it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Every 3 to 4 weeks is typical. If the water tint comes back sooner, swap it earlier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReactor or media bag?\u003c\/strong\u003e A reactor gives the best, most even contact. A media bag in a high flow area also works well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it in freshwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It is popular in reef tanks but works in marine and freshwater systems alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IceCap","offers":[{"title":"Small (0.75 lb)","offer_id":49059591094491,"sku":"IC-ROX-SM","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (1.5 lb)","offer_id":49059591127259,"sku":"IC-ROX-MED","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (3 lb)","offer_id":49059591160027,"sku":"IC-ROX-LG","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"XL (15 lb)","offer_id":49059591192795,"sku":"IC-ROX-XL","price":224.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/rox_group.jpg?v=1785772481","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/icecap-rox-0-8-activated-carbon","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}