{"product_id":"red-sea-reef-spec-carbon","title":"Red Sea REEF-SPEC Carbon","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eREEF-SPEC Carbon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHighly activated carbon for marine \u0026amp; reef aquariums\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRed Sea REEF-SPEC Carbon is the ultimate choice for marine \u0026amp; reef aquariums due to its unique technical characteristics.\u003cbr\u003eRed Sea REEF-SPEC Carbons granule size and its micro\/macro porous structure, ensures a very high total adsorption capacity and rapid extraction of the specific organic pollutants that are found in Reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eREEF-SPEC Carbon has extremely low phosphate leaching and minimal ash content while also not affecting the pH of aquarium water.\u003cbr\u003eRed Sea REEF-SPEC Carbon needs replacing less frequently than carbons that are not reef-specific or are of a lower quality and represents an effective, cost-efficient solution for providing the very best water quality in marine \u0026amp; reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRapid removal of organic pollutants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHigh total adsorption capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUltra-Low phosphate output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUltra-Low ash content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSuitable for Marine \u0026amp; Freshwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFilter Bag included( 250gr, 500gr)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTips on using Reef Spec Carbon in a reef aquarium\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe adsorption activity of the carbon media relies on a good carbon\/water contact and therefore moderately active water flow will increase the efficiency. Strong water flow will reduce the contact time and interfere with the adhesion process of the organic molecules to the carbon. Strong water flow may also cause the granules to grind against each other, releasing carbon material to water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor best results:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRemove any fines, by rinsing carbon under tap water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDue 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\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlace the carbon in a location with an active flow of 1000-1500 lph (250-400 gph) per 50 gr carbon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eReplace carbon every 1.5 - 2 months. Note: When carbon becomes saturated with organics, it may start adsorbing some of the trace elements from the seawater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUsage Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrganic load and yellow tint removal\u003c\/b\u003e: The 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\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePost-medication treatment:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\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\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOzone post-treatment:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\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\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Gio Marine","offers":[{"title":"200ml","offer_id":67392837943600,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"500ml","offer_id":67392834961712,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1000ml","offer_id":67392834994480,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2000ml","offer_id":67392835027248,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0876\/2949\/6624\/files\/RedSeaReef-SpecCarbon.jpg?v=1784788177","url":"https:\/\/giomarine.com\/products\/red-sea-reef-spec-carbon","provider":"Gio Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}