Seachem Matrix Carbon - 20L

Overview

Features High efficiency spherical carbon Very little impact on pH due to low ash content Lowest leachable phosphate level on market High removal capacity; large surface area Overview MatrixCarbon™ is a truly unique activated carbon. It is formed as a spherical bead for optimum hydrodynamics, and will not pack. It permits maximum water flow and contact with its high density of macroporous binding sites. MatrixCarbon™ has a very low ash content as indicated by its minimal impact on pH. Even when added to distilled water, it does not raise pH above 7.0. While all carbons contain phosphate, regardless of false claims to the contrary, MatrixCarbon™ has the lowest detectable leachable phosphate content of all major carbon brands tested. MatrixCarbon™ outperforms other high grade carbons by at least two-fold when compared for total capacity to remove aquarium organic matter, rate of adsorption, and duration of use. While carbon is generally considered to be a chemical filter, that is not precisely true. It is in fact a mechanical filter as well, but it is only capable of mechanically filtering objects of molecular size. It functions through extremely small cracks and crevices, called macropores and micropores. Microporous carbons remove primarily metals and smaller ions (like trace minerals) and are best suited to air filtration, while macroporous carbons remove primarily larger organic molecules (like nitrogenous waste) and are best suited to water filtration. The ingredients from which a carbon is manufactured determine whether it will be macro- or microporous. Carbons made from coconut shell and other organic products form microporous carbons, while carbons made from bituminous coal form macroporous carbons. MatrixCarbon™ is a bituminous coal-based, macroporous carbon. It...

Key Features

• Designed for seachem carbon applications.
• Manufactured by Seachem.
• Size/option: 20 l.
• Fits the Filter Media > Carbon > Seachem Carbon category path.
• Suitable for aquarium, reptile, pond, or aquatic use as listed by the product category.

Product Specifications

• Brand: Seachem
• Product Type: Seachem Carbon
• SKU: SEACHEM-000116010108
• UPC: 000116010108
• Size: 20 l
• Category: Filter Media > Carbon > Seachem Carbon