{"product_id":"polyplab-pro-carbon","title":"PolypLab Pro Carbon","description":"\u003cp\u003eKeep your water crystal clear with PolypLab Pro-Carbon, an ultra high performance activated carbon for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. Its low-dust pellet form and very low phosphate leaching let it rapidly pull dissolved organics, yellowing compounds, odors, and residual medications out of your water, improving clarity and light penetration for healthier corals and fish. It comes in four sizes, from a 500 mL jar to a 14 L bulk bucket, so there is a right fit for everything from a nano tank to a large reef system. Browse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/filter-media-cartridges\" style=\"color:#2c6ecb;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003efilter media\u003c\/a\u003e or the rest of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\" style=\"color:#2c6ecb;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003esaltwater\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\" style=\"color:#2c6ecb;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003efreshwater\u003c\/a\u003e care lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy Pro-Carbon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra high performance\u003c\/strong\u003e activated carbon manufactured under strict quality controls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePelletized form\u003c\/strong\u003e reduces dust and fine grains, so rinsing is quick and your reactor stays clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery low phosphate\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the lowest concentrations in the industry, so it will not feed nuisance algae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH balanced\u003c\/strong\u003e and safe for reef, marine, and planted freshwater systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemoves\u003c\/strong\u003e dissolved organics, tannins and yellowing agents, odors, and leftover medication after treatments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f4f4f4;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f4f4f4;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f4f4f4;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eApprox. Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f4f4f4;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e500 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e0.5 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e~250 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNano and small aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1000 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e~500 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMedium to large aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e4 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e4 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e~2 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLarge tanks and media reactors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e14 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e14 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e~7 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBig systems and bulk users\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the carbon thoroughly with RO\/DI or dechlorinated water until it runs clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace it in a media bag, filter sock, or media reactor in an area of strong flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a starting guideline, use about 1 cup (roughly 200 mL) per 50 gallons of aquarium water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace every 3 to 4 weeks, or sooner if water clarity or color starts to return.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunning carbon in a reactor gives the best contact and results, but a media bag in your sump or hang-on filter works well too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f4f4f4;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePelletized activated carbon (chemical filtration media)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f4f4f4;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f4f4f4;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLow-dust extruded pellets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f4f4f4;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eRemoves\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eDissolved organics, tannins, odors, discoloration, residual medication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f4f4f4;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003ePhosphate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eVery low leaching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f4f4f4;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eSizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e500 mL, 1000 mL, 4 L, 14 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f4f4f4;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePolypLab\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun Pro-Carbon after treating with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/polyp-lab-medic\" style=\"color:#2c6ecb;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ePolypLab Medic\u003c\/a\u003e to strip out residual medication once the treatment is finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefer ready-to-use pouches? Try \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-tidal-matrix-carbon-activated-carbon-pouches\" style=\"color:#2c6ecb;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eSeachem Tidal Matrix Carbon\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/carbon-1000ml\" style=\"color:#2c6ecb;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eAquaforest Carbon\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/filter-media-cartridges\" style=\"color:#2c6ecb;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003efilter media and cartridges\u003c\/a\u003e for your filter or reactor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use Pro-Carbon in a freshwater tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is formulated for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums, including reef and planted setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a reactor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. A media bag in a high-flow area works fine, though a reactor gives the most efficient contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I replace it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery 3 to 4 weeks is typical. Replace sooner if you notice water yellowing or clarity dropping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it remove medication?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Carbon is excellent for removing leftover medication and coral-dip residues, which is why many hobbyists run it after a treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PolypLab","offers":[{"title":"500 ml","offer_id":48742426181851,"sku":"C-00001","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 ml","offer_id":48742426214619,"sku":"C-00002","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 L","offer_id":48742426247387,"sku":"C-00003","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"14 L","offer_id":48742430310619,"sku":"C-00004","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_e17c876c-2bc9-4fd2-b260-af20c631f159.png?v=1777902559","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/polyplab-pro-carbon","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}