{"product_id":"red-sea-reef-spec-carbon-filter-media-1000-ml","title":"Red Sea REEF SPEC Carbon Filter Media 1000 ml","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe optimal choice for marine \u0026amp; reef aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eREEF-SPEC Carbon is available in four sizes: 100g \/3.5 oz, 250g \/9 oz, 500g\/18 oz, and 1000g\/35 oz. Its optimized granule size, combined with a micro- and macro-porous structure, delivers an exceptionally high total adsorption capacity and enables rapid removal of the specific organic pollutants found in reef aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eREEF-SPEC Carbon features extremely low phosphate leaching and minimal ash content, while maintaining a stable pH and not affecting the aquarium water chemistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eREEF-SPEC Carbon requires less frequent replacement than non-reef-specific or lower-quality carbons, making it a highly effective and cost-efficient solution for maintaining the highest water quality in marine and reef aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShape: 0.6–2.3 mm flakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDensity: 0.48 g\/ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePore Volume (PV): 1.04 ml\/g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Surface Area (TSA): 1000 m²\/g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTSA\/PV: 990 m²\/ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall Organic Molecules Adsorption: 1000 mg\/g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Organic Molecules Adsorption: 280 mg\/g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH in Distilled Water: \u0026gt;8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphate Output: 0.000001 g\/ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDosage and Usage Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic load \u0026amp; yellow tint removal: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe recommended dosage of Red Sea’s REEF-SPEC Carbon is approximately 50 gr (100 ml) per 200 L (50 gallons) for a period of 1-2 months for a moderately stocked reef aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePost-medication treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe recommended dosage of Red Sea’s REEF-SPEC Carbon to adsorb medication residuals is approximately 100 gr (200 ml) per 200 L (50 gallons) for a period of a week.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOzone post-treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe recommended dosage of Red Sea’s REEF-SPEC Carbon to remove residual ozone is 50 gr per 50mg\/hr of ozone injection. The carbon should be placed at the ozone reactor\/ protein skimmer outlet. Carbon should be replaced once it has reached approximately 50% of its original volume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe adsorption activity of the Carbon media relies on a good Carbon\/water contact, and therefore moderately active water flow will increase the efficiency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong water flow will reduce the contact time and interfere with the adhesion process of the organic molecules to the Carbon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong water flow may also cause the granules to grind against each other, releasing Carbon material to water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Best results:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1) Remove any fines, by rinsing Carbon under tap water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2) Due to air trapped in the pores Carbon will float, and therefore it is recommended to soak the Carbon in RO water until all of the air has been released.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3) Place the Carbon in a location with an active flow of 1000-1500 lph (250-400 gph) per 50 gr carbon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4) Replace Carbon every 1.5 – 2 months. \u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: When Carbon becomes saturated with organics, it may start adsorbing some of the trace elements from the seawater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Red Sea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46284843089989,"sku":"hfk1793804386491","price":18.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/9206\/1509\/files\/red-sea-reef-spec-carbon-filter-media-1000-ml_1.jpg?v=1793804400","url":"https:\/\/pantryorganize.shop\/products\/red-sea-reef-spec-carbon-filter-media-1000-ml","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}