Description: Removes organic pollutants, stains, and entrained toxic gases in marine and freshwater aquariums or ponds. Contains the finest pelletized activated bituminous coal based carbon. Pore size is in the 20 to 2,000 Angstrom range, ideally suited for removal of large organic molecules. Super activated with very high iodine and molasses numbers. Less than .2% ash making it suitable for sensitive species such as discus. Will not leach phosphates or promote undesirable algae growth, suited to sensitive reef systems! Engineered for water flow, will not clog easily like small granular or pelleted carbons. Out performs any carbon especially coconut shell!
Directions: Reef Carbon is dusty. This is a necessary characteristic of the finest carbons and is a small price to pay for a carbon that is so active, low in phosphates, and ash, so rinse well in cold running tap water. This will take some effort. IN THE AQUARIUM: Place in a polyester bag or filter chamber and position for maximum water flow through the carbon. IMPORTANT: You can use as any other carbon, but best results will be obtained by using any carbon for only 3 days per month or so. (This is because any carbon will continue to remove trace elements long after it is totally plugged with organics.) Use only enough to remove the color from the water.
Considerations for use: Reef Carbon is also soft (this is due to pore size and makeup) and could release dust into the system if mechanically stirred too rapidly. Do not place where water will drop a large distance directly onto the product or churn it violently. Because Reef Carbon is so active, you can use considerably less than with other carbons (about 1/4 lb. or 1 cupful per 100 gallons of tank capacity, you may need more or less depending on how dirty the tank is). Reef Carbon will have done its job, so dose the tank with Kent Marine Essential Elements, Discus Essential, Freshwater Essential, or A F Cichlid Rift Lake Trace Elements as appropriate for your type of system to restore trace elements removed by any carbon. CAUTION: Recent products introduced by other manufacturers that contain strong enzymes may dissolve the binder that holds Reef Carbon together. If this happens the carbon can come apart and cause an ugly mess in your tank. Because of this, DO NOT USE ENZYME PRODUCTS WITH Reef Carbon! Simply remove the carbon, use the product, then replace the carbon several days later.
Contents: Bituminous coal based, steam activated, pelletized carbon.
Precautions: Rinse well prior to using.
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Kent Marine Aquarium Supplies
Kent Marine was established by aquatic hobbyists who saw a need for products that aid the user in creating the most natural enclosed marine and freshwater environment possible. From vitamin and mineral supplements to nutritional products and filter media, Kent Marine set the benchmark and was one of the first in the aquatic industry to provide these unique solutions. For the past 15 years, Kent Marine has been committed to providing effective ways to keep beautiful, healthy aquariums. Through continuous research, testing and development, new products like salt mix, scrapers and reverse osmosis filtration were brought into the Kent Marine family.
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Kent Marine Reef Carbon - 2 Quarts
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MARIA SANDBERG
Excellent!
Posted: 8/7/2012 from CHICO, CA UNITED STATES
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Great Product you get what you pay for when it comes to carbon.
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Great Carbon
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Josh
Excellent!
Posted: 12/4/2009 from PORTLAND, ME UNITED STATES
5.0
5
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Kent reef carbon has very little dust. The pellets are hard reducing grinding in a reactor. Clears the water well. Overall a great carbon!
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Awesome
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Rob
Excellent!
Posted: 8/19/2009 from KATY, TX UNITED STATES
5.0
5
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I picked up some of this while I was fighting some Hair Algae. I liked that it was designed for reefs (no coconut shell) I ran it in a TLF Phosban reactor, and in 24hrs I noticed a big water clarity difference. I now run this all the time, and change it monthly. I like the size of the pellets, won't filter through the reactor.
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DARIO GUATIVONZA
Excellent!
Posted: 8/11/2009 from CORAL SPRINGS, FL UNITED STATE
5.0
5
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Intermediate
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thist product is good for my magnum,Excellent thanks.
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Reef Carbon
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Bob Eschbach
Excellent!
Posted: 11/20/2008 from ALTON, IL UNITED STATES
5.0
5
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Intermediate
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Kent Marine Reef Carbon works very well at polishing the water. After a 1 cup carbon change I notice the water clarity improves with 12 hrs in my 200gl reef tank. Excellent product!
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good stuff
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Eric
Excellent!
Posted: 10/7/2008 from DAVIS, CA UNITED STATES
5.0
5
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Definately quality product. Very low soot. Been using it for my reef tank with great results.
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clear water
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STEVEN HELD
Great
Posted: 8/11/2008 from NEWARK, OH UNITED STATES
4.0
5
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I like kent reef carbon. My aquarium water seems clearer and crisper.All my corals are opening more and looking healthier. I also like the way it is in larger pellets. Steve Held Columbus, Ohio
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Only the Best Results
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Diveshaman
Excellent!
Posted: 8/1/2008
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
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If you want the best don't mess with the rest and stick to it.
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Great Product
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BRETT
Excellent!
Posted: 3/18/2008 from DENVER, CO UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
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High quality, easy to use.
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Very nice product
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Mike
Excellent!
Posted: 3/12/2008 from WAYNE, MI UNITED STATES
5.0
5
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Intermediate
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This is the best carbon I have used to date. It does its job very quickly. If you use carbon you must try this one.
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