Product Description: Price per pound large sized bulk lignite carbon.
Carbon Quick Compare
Bituminous Pellets
Special Grade Bituminous
Lignite
ROX Premium
Recommended
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-
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X
Color Removal
Poor
Good
Better
Best
Removal of dissolved organic compounds
Poor
Good
Better
Best
Pore size
Small
Small / Med
Large
Sm, Med & Lg
Overall Performance
OK
Good
Better
Best
Average rinse time (filter sock)
15 seconds
30 seconds
2 minutes
10 seconds
Extractables
Low
Low
Low
Ultra low
Best application
Ozone / Air
Filter socks, Reactors & Equipment requiring large low dust media.
Reactors
Filter socks & Reactors capable of using small particle media
All of our carbons work well in reactors and is our suggested method of utilizing carbon in the aquarium.
Activated Carbon will outperform competing brands for less. The primary function of carbon is to remove color pigments, pollutants, and medications from an aquarium. Each has a larger molecule structure and requires a carbon with a pore size large enough to effectively remove them. Our Activated Lignite Carbon contains a high number of large pores capable of removing these molecules.
We purchase our carbon directly from the manufacturer so we can offer the best carbon at reasonable prices. While most companies claim their carbon is the best, our statement is backed with true science and real numbers.
Carbon is not created equal. Different sizes, shapes, and materials will perform with drastically varying results. See these two articles for more information. Special thanks to Advanced Aquarist magazine and Reefs.org for hosting helpful articles like this for aquarists.
Activated Lignite Carbon comes in small or large particals. Large particles are easier to work with, while the small particles will be slightly more effecient.
Lignite Carbon Specs
Molasses Decolorizing efficiency 85 MIN
Dust% 0.40 Max
Iodine Number 625
Surface Area M2/g 650
Total pore Volume mL/g 0.95
Washed with Hydrochloric Acid
Food Chemical Codex Passes
***Special Note*** Lignite carbon contains more dust because it is softer. Be gentle when rinsing and do not tumble the material in a reactor which will create more fines. Carbon is most effective at slow flow rates.