{"product_id":"boyu-activated-carbon","title":"BOYU Activated Carbon","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBOYU Activated Carbon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOYU Activated Carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemoves odours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Takes the stale, unpleasant smell out of aquarium water, so the tank smells fresher in your living space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetoxifies harmful metals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps strip unwanted metals from the water as it passes through the filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurifies the water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds a chemical filtration stage to your system's mechanical and biological filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoftens the water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps soften the water as part of everyday filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-bagged:\u003c\/strong\u003e Already bagged, so there is no loose carbon to scoop or spill. You simply rinse it and place it in the filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks straight away:\u003c\/strong\u003e Starts working as soon as it is fitted in the filter casing, with no waiting or conditioning period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEssential media:\u003c\/strong\u003e Activated carbon is a core filter media that belongs in every aquarium's filtration line-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the bagged activated carbon with water before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace it in your filter casing. It starts working immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuring medication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Take the carbon out of the filter while your fish are being treated with medication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefit it only once your fish have fully recovered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replace the activated carbon after 3 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquariums running a filter with space in the casing for filter media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHobbyists who want to tackle odours and harmful metals in their tank water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquarists who want a convenient, pre-bagged activated charcoal media for routine filter maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: BOYU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Activated carbon (activated charcoal) filter media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Pre-bagged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement interval: After 3 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffered in several sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBOYU Activated Carbon, supplied already bagged for convenience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I remove BOYU Activated Carbon when treating my fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Take the activated carbon out of the filter while your fish are on medication. Put it back only once they have fully recovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I replace the activated carbon in my aquarium filter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBOYU recommends replacing it after 3 months. Mark the date you fitted it so you know when it is due.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to rinse the carbon before putting it in the filter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Rinse it with water first, then place it in the filter casing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow quickly does it start working?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt starts working immediately once it is fitted in the filter casing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs activated carbon the same as activated charcoal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. They are two names for the same filter media, which is used to remove odours, detoxify harmful metals, and purify and soften aquarium water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBOYU Activated Carbon is offered in several sizes. Choose the one that fits the media space in your filter casing. 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