Colour, dissolved organic compounds (DOCs) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Activated Carbon Granules

Q: How much carbon do I need?

Work in volume rather than weight — the published conversion is 1 kg to about 2.15 L of media, so measure the volume of your reactor, canister or filter bag and order to match.

Q: What size are the granules?

Coarse, 1.5 to 3.3 mm (6 x 12 mesh), which suits reactors, fluidised filters and fine filter bags.

Q: Can I use it in a saltwater system?

Yes — it suits both freshwater and saltwater systems.

Q: How often should it be replaced?

The supplier does not publish a service life; replacement depends on your organic load, so contact us to discuss your system.

Q: What pack sizes are available?

5 kg (10 L) buckets, 10 kg (21 L) buckets and 15 kg (33 L) bags, with bulk and pallet quantities on request.

Q: Why choose this grade over a cheaper carbon?

It carries an iodine number over 1200 mg/g, a hardness index of 98% minimum and low ash, so it adsorbs more and produces fewer fines.

Activated carbon for removing colour, dissolved organics and odours from aquaculture and aquarium water.

Price range: $8.00 through $130.00 ex GST

Option

Clear

Categories: Mechanical Filtration

Applications: Public Aquarium, RAS, Reef Aquarium

Product Information

Key Features

Premium steam-activated carbon made from sustainable coconut shell, supplied as coarse 1.5–3.3 mm granules (6 x 12 mesh)
High iodine number of over 1200 mg/g and a BET surface area of at least 1200 m²/g for strong adsorption capacity
Removes colour, dissolved organic compounds (DOCs) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
Hardness index of 98% minimum, so the media produces very few fines in service
Low ash at 3% maximum, keeping water soluble contaminants to a minimum
Suits both freshwater and saltwater systems, in small or large reactors, fluidised filters and fine filter bags
Sizing: order by volume rather than weight — the published conversion is 1 kg to about 2.15 L of media, so a 5 kg bucket fills roughly 10 L, a 10 kg bucket roughly 21 L and a 15 kg bag roughly 33 L; measure the volume of your reactor or filter bag and match it

Specifications

Specification	Detail
Media type	Steam-activated coconut shell carbon
Granule grade (as supplied)	Coarse, 1.5 – 3.3 mm (6 x 12 mesh)
Iodine number	1200 mg/g minimum
Surface area (BET)	1200 m²/g minimum
Apparent density	0.48 – 0.55 g/cc
Hardness index	98% minimum
Ash content	3% maximum (water soluble ash 1% maximum)
Moisture as packed	3% maximum
Volume conversion	1 kg to approximately 2.15 L of media
Pack sizes stocked	5 kg (10 L) bucket, 10 kg (21 L) bucket, 15 kg (33 L) bag, bulk / pallet on request
Dose rate per m³ of system water	Contact us for sizing
Service life / replacement interval	Depends on organic load. Contact us for details.

Downloads

Acticarb GC1200 Spec Sheet

Frequently Asked Questions

How much carbon do I need?

What size are the granules?

Can I use it in a saltwater system?

What does it remove?

How often should it be replaced?

What pack sizes are available?

Why choose this grade over a cheaper carbon?

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Activated Carbon Granules

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