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JBL Carbomec activ
High performance activated carbon for freshwater aquariums

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  • Removal of residual medications, discolouration of the water and high molecular organic impurities: high performance activated carbon for the use in aquarium filters
  • To use: put the carbon in universal filter bag, rinse repeatedly under warm water, reflush cold. Embed in the filter.
  • Adjustment to pH 7: suitable for use in the pH range from 6.5 to 7.5, can be used immediately
  • No release of algae-promoting phosphate to the water
  • Package delivery: 1 packet of high performance activated carbon. Incl. net bag, clip
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Price: 15,58 €
basic price 38.95 EUR / kg
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Clean and healthy water
Plant and food remains and metabolic substances lead to a deterioration of the quality of the water in the aquarium. Good water quality is necessary for healthy fish and plants. This can be achieved with various filters and filer materials. The filters suck in the aquarium water and remove the pollution and waste materials with the filter material from the water.

Fine filtering
JBL Carbomec activ is a highly actived filter carbon used to remove any residual medication, discolouration of the water and high molecular organic impurities from freshwater aquariums. Carbomec activ is adjusted to pH 7 and therefore ideally suited for use in the pH range from 6.5 to 7.5.

Can be used without fear of side effects
No release of phosphate to the water and nor increase of the conductance.

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JBL Carbomec activ

Art. no.:
6234500
EAN Code:
4014162623454
Content:
400 g
For:
200 l
Volume packaging:
1.7 l
Gross weight:
452 g
Net weight:
400 g
Weight factor:
1000
Packaging dimensions (l/h/w):
60/225/125 mm

Properties

Animal species: Armored catfish, Arowana, Axolotl, Barbels, Bettas, Bichirs/reedfish, Blowfish, Catfish, Cichlids (South America), Clawed frogs, Clawed shrimps, Crayfish, Crustaceans, Danions, Discus, Dwarf crayfish, Dwarf shrimps, Flowerhorn, Gill maggots, Goldfish, Gouramis, Guppy, Juvenile fish, Killifish, Livebearers, Loaches, Mussels, Newts, Panchaxes, Rainbowfish, Snails, Spiny eels, Tetra, Veiltails, blood parrot cichlids, freshwater butterflyfish
Animal size: For all animal sizes
Animal age group: All aquarium fish
Volume habitat: 200 L
Material: 100% carbon
Colour: black
Dosage: 400g per 200 l

Electronic label / illuminant

Mercury: No
Dimmable: No

Technical Data

Height:190 mm
Length:125 mm
Width:57 mm
FAQ
How is activated carbon cleaned before use in the filter?

Activated carbon (e.g. JBL Carbomec and ProCristal SuperClear) always needs to be rinsed several times in warm water and then rinsed again in cold water before use. To protect against unnecessary contamination, we recommend the use of a fleece bag or a fixed filter basket with two layers of JBL Symec embedded.

How long can you use activated carbon in the filter?

In aquariums, activated carbon (e.g. JBL Carbomec activ, ultra) should only be used for a limited period to remove residual medication or unwanted discolouration. We recommend using it for 24-72 hours. Permanent filtering via activated carbon is not recommended, as useful substances such as protective colloids or nutrient carriers contained in modern aquarium fertilisers would also be removed.

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Instructions

safety instructions

  • safety instruction for water conditioners
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      safety_instructions_Wasseraufbereitung.pdf
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Customer reviews

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Overall rating: 5.0
3 public review(s) for this product.

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3 Reviews in other languages

K. Buchgeister - German
2023-09-05T09:48:47Z

Nach meiner Antibiotika Anwendung, hat dieses Produkt zuverlässig alle Rückstände und Verfärbungen aus dem Becken gefiltert.

Daumen Hoch!

shrimpscapes_ - German
2022-04-23T14:39:46Z

Prima Produkt um den Filter zu "tunen"!

Entfernt Gift und Farbstoffe aus dem Wasser und sorgt für hervorragende Qualität.

zulu_malawi - Italian
2021-01-25T08:45:36Z

È un “must” che bisogna avere per chi sia appassionato di acquaristica. Gli imprevisti sono sempre dietro l’angolo e dopo un trattamento medicinale, come “resettare” le nostre vasche? Proprio con Carbomec.

Consigliatissimo :)

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