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API Activated Filter Carbon, Half Gallon Carton, Net Weight 22-Ounce

4.5 out of 5 stars 88 customer reviews
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  • A high quality activated filter carbon
  • Offers complete filtration for maintaining healthy aquariums
  • Effectively removes organic pollutants, odors and colors
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Product Description

A special blend of highly activated carbon that removes colors, odors and poisonous waste. Has good pore distribution for the most effective filtration in fresh and saltwater tanks at an economical price. Can be used in all filter cartridges.

Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 3.8 x 3.8 x 9 inches ; 2 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • ASIN: B002DW0HLU
  • Item model number: 76C
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (88 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,633 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)

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Ingredients
carbon, steam activated - not regulated

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5.0 out of 5 starsgreat for homemade air filter.
By Guru-Tech on November 6, 2013
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PLEASE KEEP MAKING THIS PRODUCT.
Perfect for homemade air filter: PC Fan + Snap-lock plastic container + very fine mesh = air filter. YES!
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4.0 out of 5 starsI actually bought this product as a deodorizer and not ...
By Melissa Keyser on July 30, 2015
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I actually bought this product as a deodorizer and not for a fish filter. I put it in several small jars throughout the house and it has done its job of absorbing stale odors. We noticed a big difference within just a week.
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4.0 out of 5 starsI use this as a cheap solution to deodorize the ...
By Eddie on April 13, 2016
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I use this as a cheap solution to deodorize the stench in my hall way where all my shoes are stored. This is not my idea but I found it in Google. Simply fill this API in a sock then tie it up and hang it in the closet or in my case in the hall way. It works and it's a much cheaper solution than the "organic bamboo charcoal deodorizer". You know what I'm talking about it.
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5.0 out of 5 starsBeen using API for 10+ years now
By Yuriy S on September 30, 2016
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Ive been using API for the past 10+ years. I can trust the brand in releasing quality products for my aquarium needs.
I usually fill up a stocking or a filter back with this carbon, rinse it slightly under warm water to get all the powdered carbon off and then in the filter it goes. I had used it in HOB filter and in canisters and always get crystal clear water within hours of using it.
This time I purchased the carbon for a terrarium project which required a layer of it between the rocks and soil.
For the amount of carbon that you are getting, this was the best brand/price you can get online.
Highly suggest this brand
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1.0 out of 5 starsAwful Quality! Buyer Beware.. Jams Filter
By M. Sage on June 29, 2015
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This stuff is extremely fine and dusty. Its impossible to get it rinsed clean.. it runs black as dirt and stains your hands and your sink while rinsing. Its so fine even after rinsing and placing inside of a media bag it jammed the motor in my canister filter. I had to take the motor apart and wash it out to get my filter working again. I will NOT buy this again and take another chance of destroying an expensive filter.
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1.0 out of 5 starsDo not buy! I soaked and rinsed this carbon ...
By Lindsay Speed on August 10, 2015
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Do not buy! I soaked and rinsed this carbon five times before putting in my filter and it still just keeps oozing black into my pond. As well, it causes my filter to clog in 3-4 days as opposed to 3 months with some other brands. I will say that I have had this exact product work ok for me before. Perhaps a new company bought them, or maybe they sourced from an unreliable supplier, but it's causing me lots of grief, which you should avoid!!!
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5.0 out of 5 starsClean, clear water and very happy fish.
By amy mccay on June 12, 2015
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Instead of purchasing new filter cartridges I fill a nylon with this carbon and put it in my filter. The water is clear and perfect. I also tried using it to replace the filter in my cats litter box. I used a nylon stocking to secure it to the plastic tray and it worked perfectly.
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5.0 out of 5 starsPERFECT FOR HORTICULTURAL USE! CHEAPER, TOO!
By Grammy on October 15, 2016
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I use this in making succulent terrariums, as a filter layer on top of the rocks. It's currently a little over $6 for a half-gallon, free shipping as an add-on (I order six cartons) making it the best value for a useable product. It does contain some dust but the pieces are the perfect size for my purposes. The dust doesn't hurt the terrariums, however, rinse it thoroughly before using for aquarium filters, just as it states on the carton. I tried another, cheaper, brand but the pelletized pieces were too big for my use.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Good quality reasonable price

Published 1 month ago by Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Good price, good prroduct

Published 2 months ago by Ben
5.0 out of 5 starsHas worked great.

Put this is bags as a natural deodorizer for the fridge, laundry room, storage room, etc. Has worked great.

Published 3 months ago by Robert Fecher
2.0 out of 5 starsIt's carbon, it works to clear the water, but only for a couple of...

I'll be switching back to the Marineland diamond blend, it works longer than this.

Published 3 months ago by Phaewryn OGuin
5.0 out of 5 starsLong lasting great price

Excellent activated filter carbon at a great price. I am getting about 45 days of use out of this stuff in my canister filter.

Published 4 months ago by Robert Hirtz
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Good product.

Published 4 months ago by Richard T
5.0 out of 5 starsGood deodorizer

I use this with a Nylon Media Bag to stick in my gym shoes as a deodorizer. No smell in my gym bag for me.

Published 4 months ago by JPR
5.0 out of 5 starsWorks great in my Marineland canister filters

Works great in my Marineland canister filters. I bought
some mesh fabric to hold it in and it works great, and easy to clean
out when time to change filter media.

Published 4 months ago by macster60
3.0 out of 5 starsThree Stars

Quite a bit of fine particulate, needs lots of rinsing. Not a huge fan of this brand of carbon.

Published 5 months ago by Anthony Swain
5.0 out of 5 starswill buy a gain

perfect for all aquarium enthusiasts
i never have to do a large water change as my tank is always looking Crystal clear
a must have and will buy again

Published 5 months ago by Fatherof2

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