{"product_id":"crystal-cal-carbon","title":"CRYSTAL CAL CARBON","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCrystal Cal Granular Activated Carbon is guaranteed to clear up your cloudy aquarium water overnight. Made specifically for aquarium water filtration, our laboratory-grade activated carbon features a sub-bituminous coal base with optimum pore structure to remove colors, tannins, odors, medications and other common organic waste contaminants.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-58e554ee-f62d-48cc-b3ba-458ae543a08d\" class=\"shg-c\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\" data-animations=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile most of the carbon sold for fish tanks is actually designed to treat air, Crystal Cal Granular Activated Carbon is washed and steam-activated to treat aquarium water, specifically. Unlike other common carbons or charcoals which can have high levels of contaminants that can leach into water, our carbon has low levels of dust and impurity extractables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/\"\u003eDownload Kolar Labs MAP Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-dbe4dfa4-1e60-4eb9-a2bf-3556ceacab23\" class=\"shg-c\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-wrapper\" data-multi=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion shogun-accordion-active\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-heading\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-header\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"shogun-accordion-title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-body shogun-accordion-active\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-7fdd2554-d5e5-4b20-a99a-7571603a03dc\" class=\"shg-c\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\" data-animations=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEliminates cloudy water in fresh, brackish and saltwater environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEffectively removes colors, odors, tannins, and organic waste products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor use in all aquariums, tanks, and ponds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGuaranteed results overnight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHigher performance than lignite, bituminous or coconut shell carbons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade according to Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLarge granules allow for great flow in any filter media bag, cartridge or filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHighly effective in reactors, canister filters, intank filters or hanging filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHigh purity, phosphate-free production process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMix with Bayoxide GFO Phosphate Reducer for added algae reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-heading\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-header\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"shogun-accordion-title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApplications and Uses \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-body\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-9fe80ad2-4611-43b1-b769-c6bb6a6d26c1\" class=\"shg-c\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\" data-animations=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCrystal Cal Activated Carbon is manufactured by Calgon Carbon and specifically formulated for aquarium water filtration. It is made from a sub-bituminous coal base starting material that provides an optimum pore structure for the removal of colors, tannins, odors, medications and other common organic contaminants from aquariums and ponds. Because of this optimum pore structure Crystal Cal Activated Carbon has higher performance than lignite, bituminous or coconut shell carbons for removing common organic contaminants found in aquatic environments. The activated carbon production process is phosphate-free, to eliminate the potential for phosphate release from the carbon which can lead to algae growth. The result is a fast-acting, laboratory grade carbon that is safe for all freshwater and marine fish, invertebrates, plants, and pets.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCrystal Cal Activated Carbon is highly effective in any filtration system you have in your tank, aquarium, or pond. Use in intank filters, canister filters, sumps, hanging filters, or reactors. The large granules allow for great flow in any filter media bag, filter sock, cartridge or filter housing. Mix the activated carbon with other medias such as Bayoxide® E33 GFO Phosphate Reducer for added algae reduction. Crystal Cal Activated Carbon is a high performance, food grade carbon to keep water clear in your freshwater, marine, saltwater, or reef aquarium and your aquatic life healthy.    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-heading\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-header\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"shogun-accordion-title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDetailed Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-body\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-5b6ffd8f-8acf-4041-9a13-b0e54118fcff\" class=\"shg-c\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\" data-animations=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow to Eliminate Cloudy Aquarium Water and Remove Organic Contaminants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended dose of 1 cup activated carbon per 50 gallons (1 tablespoon for every 3 gallons) to eliminate cloudy water and organic waste products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlace in filter sock or reactor where media will be exposed to water flow.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePerform gentle rinse to remove fines and dust before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChange every 2-4 weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kolar Labs","offers":[{"title":"160 gram - MAP Price $10.99","offer_id":56593570464047,"sku":"Carbon 160g","price":5.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"320 gram - MAP Price $14.99","offer_id":56593570496815,"sku":"Carbon 320g","price":6.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.3kg(3lb) - MAP Price $35.99","offer_id":56593570529583,"sku":"Carbon 3lb","price":21.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10.5 lb 3.5 gallon bucket - MAP Price $106.99","offer_id":56593570562351,"sku":"Carbon 3.5lb","price":71.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 lb Bucket - MAP Price $129.99","offer_id":56593570595119,"sku":"Carbon 15lb","price":95.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 lb Box - MAP Price $199.99","offer_id":56593570627887,"sku":"Carbon 25","price":111.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/9322\/6031\/files\/Crystal_Cal_Carbon_160g-resize_-_Copy_1080x_fadb7a02-331d-47bc-aa07-958eabcb378f.webp?v=1775948659","url":"https:\/\/openhouse.carolinaaquatics.com\/products\/crystal-cal-carbon","provider":"Carolina Aquatics Open House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}