BOYU Activated Carbon

BOYU Activated Carbon

BOYU Activated Carbon is an aquarium filter media that removes odours, detoxifies harmful metals, and purifies and softens your tank water. Also known as activated charcoal, it suits any aquarist in South Africa who wants a simple chemical filtration stage in their filter. It comes ready-bagged, so it goes straight into the filter with minimal mess.

Key Benefits

• Removes odours: Takes the stale, unpleasant smell out of aquarium water, so the tank smells fresher in your living space.
• Detoxifies harmful metals: Helps strip unwanted metals from the water as it passes through the filter.
• Purifies the water: Adds a chemical filtration stage to your system's mechanical and biological filtration.
• Softens the water: Helps soften the water as part of everyday filtration.
• Pre-bagged: Already bagged, so there is no loose carbon to scoop or spill. You simply rinse it and place it in the filter.
• Works straight away: Starts working as soon as it is fitted in the filter casing, with no waiting or conditioning period.
• Essential media: Activated carbon is a core filter media that belongs in every aquarium's filtration line-up.

How to Use

• Rinse the bagged activated carbon with water before use.
• Place it in your filter casing. It starts working immediately.
• During medication: Take the carbon out of the filter while your fish are being treated with medication.
• Refit it only once your fish have fully recovered.
• Replacement: Replace the activated carbon after 3 months.

Suitable For

• Aquariums running a filter with space in the casing for filter media.
• Hobbyists who want to tackle odours and harmful metals in their tank water.
• Aquarists who want a convenient, pre-bagged activated charcoal media for routine filter maintenance.

Specifications

• Brand: BOYU
• Type: Activated carbon (activated charcoal) filter media
• Format: Pre-bagged
• Replacement interval: After 3 months
• Offered in several sizes

What's Included

• BOYU Activated Carbon, supplied already bagged for convenience

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I remove BOYU Activated Carbon when treating my fish?
Yes. Take the activated carbon out of the filter while your fish are on medication. Put it back only once they have fully recovered.

How often should I replace the activated carbon in my aquarium filter?
BOYU recommends replacing it after 3 months. Mark the date you fitted it so you know when it is due.

Do I need to rinse the carbon before putting it in the filter?
Yes. Rinse it with water first, then place it in the filter casing.

How quickly does it start working?
It starts working immediately once it is fitted in the filter casing.

Is activated carbon the same as activated charcoal?
Yes. They are two names for the same filter media, which is used to remove odours, detoxify harmful metals, and purify and soften aquarium water.

Which size should I choose?
BOYU Activated Carbon is offered in several sizes. Choose the one that fits the media space in your filter casing. If you are unsure, our team can help you match it to your filter.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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