Continuum Labytinth Carbon 500 g
Continuum Aquatics
Model
30653
The Continuum advantage.
All carbon is not created equal! It is all black, but
that is where the similarity ends. Reef•Basis Labyrinth Carbon is a supreme
quality, pelletized, steam activated filtration medium particularly selected
for sensitive aquarium environments. Labyrinth is bituminous coal based
exhibiting huge volumes of mezopores and macropores and suited to adsorption of
a wide range of organic pollutants with minimal impact on trace minerals and
pH. Labyrinth will remove stains, dissolved organics and toxic gases in marine,
brackish and freshwater systems. It has a very high adsorption capability with
an iodine number in excess of 1,000 and a molasses number in excess of 600,
with immeasurable phosphates and almost no ash content.
Use in aquarium keeping.
Reef•Basis Labyrinth Carbon is much more active and
effective than most competing carbons, so you can use less and still get
excellent results. Many hobbyists prefer to keep activated carbon in their
system all of the time and others prefer to use it intermittently, as needed to
control color and cloudiness. Labyrinth works fine in either case, but
Continuum recommends the latter method if the aquarium has excellent mechanical
and biological filtration (In marine systems this would include a good protein
skimmer). In this case, use it two or three days a week or as needed. Always
properly dispose of used carbon in an ecologically responsible manner.
Directions and protocol.
Rinse well in cold filtered freshwater, preferably RO or
distilled water, but tap water may be used. Place loosely in a polyester filter
bag or filter chamber and position to force water flow through the carbon. For
best results, use a particulate prefilter ahead of the carbon, such as filter
floss or fine sponge. Use about 1 gram of Reef•Basis Labyrinth Carbon per
gallon of aquarium capacity, or about 3/4 cupful per 100 US gallons (400 L).
Caution: Keep out of reach of children. Not for human
consumption. Contains activated carbon, if ingested drink water. If in eyes
flush with water.
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