Lignite Carbon

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.

• Part One: Differences between activated carbons
• Part Two: How to properly use activated carbon
• Quick link to the performance chart: Note the carbons on the right performed the best.

 

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.