Aquarium Filtration

API Super Activated Carbon Aquarium Filtration Media

Clears aquarium water removing aquarium pollutants, including colors, odors, and toxic compounds which cloud water and degrade water quality.

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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Carbon black, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

API SUPER ACTIVATED CARBON clears aquarium water by removing organic waste, colors, odors, and dissolved medications. High-porosity activated carbon is used for superior cleaning power. API SUPER ACTIVATED CARBON will not raise phosphate levels in the aquarium or affect pH. Safe and effective for all types of aquariums, even sensitive reef systems. Use when starting a new aquarium and replace monthly, or sooner if aquarium is heavily stocked or colors/odors are detected. Use as directed on product label. With API aquarium products, it’s easy to keep a beautiful saltwater, freshwater or reef aquarium. For almost 60 years API has developed premium solutions with proven and effective results for your family and ours. API offers a range of testing kits, water conditioners, and nutritionally superior food, because we’re dedicated to making a better underwater world. They work to provide a safe, hospitable environment for fish such as tropical community fish, cichlids, goldfish and more. At API, we understand the rewards and relaxation of fishkeeping because we have a passion for fish too.

Rinse pouch of SUPER ACTIVATED CARBON under tap water to remove any dust. Pourch does not need to rinse clear. Place pouch in path of water flow in the aquarium filter. Replace every month or sooner if aquarium is heavily stocked and/or colors and odors are detected. Ideal for API Filstar XP Filters.

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API SUPER ACTIVATED CARBON removes dissolved particles, as well as odors, colors, toxins, fish remedies, and other dissolved organics that carbon filters may leave behind, which can adversely affect aquarium conditions. Made with a higher grade of carbon, API SUPER ACTIVATED CARBON absorbs more than regular carbon and does not affect pH.