{"product_id":"orku-granular-activated-carbon-coconut-shell-charcoal-400g","title":"ORKU Granular Activated Carbon - Coconut Shell Charcoal - 400g","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_3ycjt_109\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActivated carbon is one of the most useful tools in an aquarist's maintenance kit. It works through a process called adsorption, where impurities in the water bond to the surface of the carbon granules and are removed from the water column. The result is cleaner, clearer, odour-free water without altering your water parameters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_3ycjt_109\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eORKU Granular Activated Carbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is made from sustainably sourced coconut shells, steam-activated for superior adsorption performance, and manufactured in Australia to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISO 9001:2000 certified standards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It's a meaningful step up from the coal-based carbon that makes up most of the market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_3ycjt_109\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"_p_3ycjt_109\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat it removes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_ul_3ycjt_146\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChlorine and chloramine from tap water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTannins that discolour water yellow or brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDissolved organics and organic waste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOdours and unwanted smells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedication residues after treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_3ycjt_109\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt will not alter your pH, affect water hardness, or harm fish, shrimp, snails, or live plants. It is also reef-safe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_3ycjt_109\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"_p_3ycjt_109\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy coconut shell carbon over coal-based carbon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_3ycjt_109\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost activated carbon on the market is made from coal. Coconut shell carbon is a meaningful upgrade for a few reasons. It has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eup to 50% more micro-pores\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e than coal-based carbon, which means more surface area for capturing smaller impurities that coal carbon misses. It has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elower ash content\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so it won't cloud your water or leach unwanted minerals. The granules are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etougher and more structurally stable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning they resist breakdown and last longer in your filter. And it's an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeco-conscious choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, coconut shells are a renewable agricultural by-product that would otherwise go to waste, and the carbon sequestered in the shell stays locked in rather than being released.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_3ycjt_109\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"_p_3ycjt_109\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow much to use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_3ycjt_109\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50 to 100g per 100 litres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of water depending on your bioload and water clarity needs. As a rough guide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_ul_3ycjt_146\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50L tank: 25 to 50g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100L tank: 50 to 100g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e200L tank: 100 to 200g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"_p_3ycjt_109\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow long it lasts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_3ycjt_109\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a typical aquarium, activated carbon lasts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 to 8 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before its adsorption capacity is exhausted and it needs replacing. You may need to replace it sooner if your bioload is high, water begins to discolour or smell, or you've recently treated the tank with medication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_3ycjt_109\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_ul_3ycjt_146\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActivated carbon does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e remove ammonia, nitrite, or nitrate, it is not a substitute for biological filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e bind copper or heavy metals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemove carbon during medication treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e, it will absorb the medication before it can work. Reintroduce carbon after treatment is complete to remove any remaining medication residues. Always check the instructions on your medication to confirm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRinse thoroughly before use\u003c\/strong\u003e to remove fine carbon dust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace carbon \u003cstrong\u003eafter mechanical filter media\u003c\/strong\u003e such as sponge or filter pads in your media stack, not before\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_3ycjt_109\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGranule size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.6 to 2.0mm for consistent flow through filter media without compacting or channelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_3ycjt_109\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmentally Friendly Choice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery coconut shell used helps sequester carbon, reduce agricultural waste and avoid the need to cut down trees for traditional charcoal production. By choosing coconut-based carbon, you're supporting a more sustainable, renewable resource that makes use of a by-product that would otherwise go to landfill or be burned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike coal-based carbon, coconut carbon stores carbon instead of releasing it, making it a climate-smart option for environmentally conscious aquarists. It’s an easy switch that reduces your tank’s environmental footprint without compromising on performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're running a simple planted tank or a complex aquascape, this carbon helps keep your water clear and your conscience clean whilst making a responsible choice for your aquarium and the planet!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for freshwater and saltwater aquariums, shrimp tanks, planted tanks, and reef systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ripple Effect Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45349179031723,"sku":"V238-SUPDZ-39577842057296","price":72.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/6712\/1835\/files\/Orku_Granual_Activated_Carbon_400g.png?v=1772578271","url":"https:\/\/www.rippleeffectaquatics.com.au\/products\/orku-granular-activated-carbon-coconut-shell-charcoal-400g","provider":"Ripple Effect Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}