Dophin Activated Carbon 150g

Dophin Activated Carbon 150g

Dophin Activated Carbon 150g is a filter media for aquariums, designed to remove odour, impurities and discolouration from the water. It suits aquarium keepers who want clearer, fresher-smelling water and a healthier environment for their fish.

Key Benefits

• Eliminates odour, impurities and discolouration in aquarium water
• High porous surface area gives the carbon plenty of area to work with
• Helps increase biological activity in the aquarium
• Helps create better water quality

How to Use

Use the carbon on its own, or place it in a filter chamber of your aquarium filter. Water passes through the porous media, where odour, impurities and discolouration are drawn out.

Suitable For

• Aquarium owners who want to remove odour and discolouration from their water
• Setups that use a filter chamber for media
• Anyone looking to improve overall water quality and support biological activity

Specifications

• Type: activated carbon filter media
• Weight: 150 g (5.3 oz)
• Surface: high porous surface area

What's Included

• 1 x Dophin Activated Carbon, 150 g (5.3 oz)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does activated carbon do in an aquarium?
It removes odour, impurities and discolouration from the water, which improves water quality.

Can I use it without a filter chamber?
Yes. It can be used individually or placed in a filter chamber.

Will it help with yellow or tea-coloured water?
It is designed to eliminate discolouration in water, which makes it a good choice when your aquarium water looks off-colour.

Does it support biological activity?
Yes. The high porous surface area helps increase biological activity in the aquarium.

How much is in the pack?
The pack contains 150 g (5.3 oz) of activated carbon.

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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