Skip to content
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Thousands of Happy Customers Served! 🇿🇦
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 5 Star Reviews! 🇿🇦

Seachem Matrix Carbon

Original price R 316.00 - Original price R 988.00
Original price
R 316.00
R 316.00 - R 988.00
Current price R 316.00
Availability:
3 in stock, ready to be shipped
Availability:
3 in stock, ready to be shipped
Availability:
3 in stock, ready to be shipped
Availability:
2 in stock, ready to be shipped
SKU 000116010504
Size: 100ml Bagged
Unlock Exclusive Gifts.
Safe Checkouts
Safe Checkouts
Send an email about this product

Seachem MatrixCarbon

  • High-efficiency spherical carbon
  • Very little impact on pH due to low ash content
  • Lowest leachable phosphate level on the market
  • High removal capacity; large surface area

Seachem Matrix Carbon is a truly unique activated carbon. It is formed as a spherical bead for optimum hydrodynamics, and will not pack. It permits maximum water flow and contact with its high density of macroporous binding sites. MatrixCarbon™ has a very low ash content as indicated by its minimal impact on pH. Even when added to distilled water, it does not raise pH above 7.0. While all carbons contain phosphate, regardless of false claims to the contrary, MatrixCarbon™ has the lowest detectable leachable phosphate content of all major carbon brands tested. MatrixCarbon™ outperforms other high grade carbons by at least two-fold when compared for total capacity to remove aquarium organic matter, rate of adsorption, and duration of use.

While carbon is generally considered to be a chemical filter, that is not precisely true. It is in fact a mechanical filter as well, but it is only capable of mechanically filtering objects of molecular size. It functions through extremely small cracks and crevices, called macropores and micropores. Microporous carbons remove primarily metals and smaller ions (like trace minerals) and are best suited to air filtration, while macroporous carbons remove primarily larger organic molecules (like nitrogenous waste) and are best suited to water filtration.

The ingredients from which a carbon is manufactured determine whether it will be macro- or microporous. Carbons made from coconut shell and other organic products form microporous carbons, while carbons made from bituminous coal form macroporous carbons. MatrixCarbon™ is a bituminous coal-based, macroporous carbon. It is the only spherical carbon on the market, allowing for maximum water flow. It is sized to allow full penetration by water, but not small enough to escape filter bags. All carbons contain phosphate. However, that phosphate DOES NOT come from washing the carbon with phosphoric acid. Most carbons are washed with sulfuric acid. The phosphate is contained in the ash from the carbon source. The main purpose of acid-washing is to remove ash. Because of MatrixCarbon’s™ hydrodynamic properties, more ash is washed from our carbon than any other. Therefore, it has the lowest leachable phosphate on the market.

Directions

250 mL will easily treat 400 L (100 gallons*) for several months. MatrixCarbon™ is very clean and nearly dust-free. For best results, MatrixCarbon™ should be placed so as to maximize the flow of water through it. It may be used in a canister filter, chemical filtration module, box filter

Shop Pet Departments

🚀 Fast Shipping through The Courier Guy 🚚

About Jungle Aquatics

Your Go-To Online Pet and Aquatic Superstore in South Africa. Shop Trusted Pet Supplies Delivered Nationwide

Looking for the best online pet store in South Africa? Welcome to Jungle Aquatics, your ultimate destination for all pet supplies. Explore our extensive selection of thousands of products for dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, and small animals. Enjoy the convenience of online shopping with fast delivery across the nation.

FREE Shipping when you spend R1000+

Get your orders in a flash with our nationwide, door-to-door delivery service! JHB & PTA Ship FREE over R650

PARGO Click & Collect

Looking for a convenient way to collect your order at a time and location that suits you best? Choose from over 4500+ Pargo Points for easy pickup

100% Safe & Secure

Shopping with us is safe & secure. Multiple payment methods available

5 Star Reviews

Thousands of Happy Customers Choose Jungle Aquatics. Read Latest Reviews

I have a question
Hello! I am very interested in this product.
Special Deal!