AquaChar Medium

Description

Crystal Clear Water Through Natural Carbon Bio-Media

AquaChar Medium is a first of its kind natural carbon bio-media designed to replace both activated carbon and ceramic bio-media in freshwater and saltwater aquariums of up to 200 gallons. Unlike traditional fossil fuel based activated carbon, AquaChar is made from wood burned at extremely high temperatures, preserving the natural carbon skeleton and creating a product with massive surface area, natural porosity, and a negative ionic charge that magnetically attracts dissolved organics from the water column. The result is crystal clear water, biological balance, and long term stability that standard carbon simply cannot match.

How AquaChar Works Most water clarity issues are caused by dissolved organics, which carry a positive charge. AquaChar’s negative ionic charge magnetically attracts these fine particulates, pulling them out of the water and creating noticeably clearer water within hours of use. As beneficial bacteria colonize the enormous internal surface area, AquaChar transitions into a powerful biological filtration media that actively breaks down waste and helps stabilize ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates. Many customers report needing to clean their glass less frequently and noticing their fish appear more vibrant and active.

Long Term Use and Maintenance AquaChar is designed for the lifespan of your aquarium, not as a disposable consumable. Add new AquaChar to the existing media every 3 to 6 months as needed to maintain clarity and boost biological balance. Perform monthly maintenance by shaking AquaChar in cycled tank water to remove larger organics and free unused porosity. To fully regenerate, rinse, soak in a hydrogen peroxide and water mix for 24 hours, then air dry before returning to the filter.

pH Buffering AquaChar naturally buffers pH, gradually increasing it over the first 2 to 4 weeks until stability is reached. Most freshwater aquariums settle between 7.5 and 7.8, while saltwater systems typically stabilize between 8.0 and 8.4. Aquariums with buffered substrates or certain rock types will see minimal impact.

How to Use Place AquaChar in a mesh bag and rinse thoroughly before use. Use low to moderate flow in your filter, slow enough to allow interaction with the water but fast enough to push larger organics through. AquaChar may initially float but will sink as it fills with organics and beneficial bacteria.

Safe for the Whole Tank AquaChar is a completely natural product with no chemicals or synthetic additives. Safe for use in freshwater and saltwater aquariums and completely safe for plants and invertebrates.

Made in the USA. Shipped by SLC Aquatics.