Filter Media
Kolar Labs Crystal Cal Carbon
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Product details
Product details
Kolar Labs Crystal Cal Carbon is a laboratory-grade granular activated carbon filter media for aquariums. Use it in filtration systems to help clear discoloration and reduce dissolved organic contaminants by adsorbing substances that can cause cloudy water and unpleasant odors. It is intended for practical water polishing across fresh, brackish, and saltwater setups where you want activated carbon performance in media bags, cartridges, and filter reactors.
Features:
- Granular activated carbon formulated for aquarium water filtration
- Helps reduce cloudy water and odors in fresh, brackish, and saltwater environments
- Targets common organic contaminants associated with discoloration and tannins
- Designed to remove colors, tannins, medications, and other common organic waste contaminants
- Works in many filter setups, including media bags, canister filters, hang-on filters, and reactors
- Made according to Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) standards
- Phosphate-free production process supports phosphate control when used as directed in filtration
- Large granules support good flow through filter media bags, cartridges, and reactors
Specifications:
- Product type: Granular activated carbon (filter media)
- Intended use: Freshwater, brackish, saltwater aquariums; also suitable for ponds
- Carbon base (as described): Sub-bituminous coal base
- Activation (as described): Washed and steam-activated
- Standards (as described): Food Chemicals Codex (FCC)
- Phosphate: Phosphate-free (production process)




