Premium Air Vacuumed Carbon
Seachem Matrix Carbon & Purigen

SEACHEM MATRIX CARBON

Seachem MatrixCarbon™ is a truly unique activated carbon. It is formed as a spherical bead for optimum hydrodynamics, and will not pack. It permits maximum water flow and contact with its high density of macroporous binding sites. MatrixCarbon™ has a very low ash content as indicated by its minimal impact on pH. Even when added to distilled water, it does not raise pH above 7.0.While all carbons contain phosphate, regardless of false claims to the contrary, MatrixCarbon™ has the lowest detectable leachable phosphate content of all major carbon brands tested. MatrixCarbon™ outperforms other high grade carbons by at least two-fold when compared for total capacity to remove aquarium organic matter, rate of adsorption, and duration of use.
This product is sold by volume. Cited weight is minimal weight.

DIRECTIONS: 250 mL will easily treat 400 L (100 gallons*) for several months. MatrixCarbon™ is very clean and nearly dust free. For best results, MatrixCarbon™ should be placed so as to maximize the flow of water through it. It may be used in a canister filter, chemical filtration module, box filter, or any high flow area of a trickle filter.

For more information, visit Seachem's Matrix Carbon FAQ

#610504 - Seachem Matrix Carbon 100ml ~ $5.99
#610603 - Seachem Matrix Carbon 250ml ~ $7.19
#610306 - Seachem Matrix Carbon 500ml ~ $10.99
#610702 - Seachem Matrix Carbon 1 Liter ~ $18.99
#610801 - Seachem Matrix Carbon 2 liter ~ $32.99*
#610900 - Seachem Matrix Carbon 4 liter ~ $63.99*
#610108 - Seachem Matrix Carbon 20 liter ~ $224.99*

* Due to the extra weight of shipping these items,
the following additional shippings costs will be added

2 liter - $4
4 liter - $9
20 liter - $20

PREMIUM AIR VACUUMED CARBON

Professional Grade
For fresh and salt water.

Air-Vacuumed instead of pre-washed!

This processing difference is one of the reasons our carbon is so much lighter than our competitors'.
It is, also, one of the reasons that our carbon performs so much better than our competitors'! 

A good grade of dry, highly activated carbon, will be very active when it is first introduced to the aquarium water. It will, initially, absorb and adsorb a large amount of pollutants and toxic gases over a very short period of time. After this initial burst of activity, the carbon will attract pollutants and toxic gases at a much slower pace until its absorption and adsorption capacity has been exhausted. At this point, the carbon is virtually useless!

When a carbon is being pre-washed, it is absorbing and adsorbing whatever chemicals, pollutants and gases are contained in the wash water, and, it is doing this at a very fast pace! After the carbon is pre-washed and dried, its weight is increased by over 100%! This weight increase is added moisture and whatever contaminants that might have been absorbed from the wash water. ARE YOU BUYING "USED" CARBON?

Removes odors, colors and toxic substances.
Low 7% ash content.

#60651 - Premium Carbon 1 pint ~ $3.99
#60652 - Premium Carbon 1 quart ~ $5.24
#60653 - Premium Carbon half gallon ~ $8.99

SEACHEM PURIGEN

Seachem Purigen™ is a premium synthetic adsorbent that is unlike any other filtration product. It is not a mixture of ion exchangers or adsorbents, but a unique macro-porous synthetic polymer that removes soluble and insoluble impurities from water at a rate and capacity that exceeds all others by over 500%. Purigen™ controls ammonia, nitrites and nitrates by removing nitrogenous organic waste that would otherwise release these harmful compounds. Purigen’s™ impact on trace elements is minimal. It significantly raises redox. It polishes water to unparalleled clarity. Purigen™ darkens progressively as it exhausts, and is easily renewed by treating with bleach.

Seachem Purigen™ is designed for both marine and freshwater use.
This product is sold by volume. Cited weight is minimal weight.

DIRECTIONS: Rinse before use. Use in a fine mesh filter bag. Each 1 L treats up to 4,000 L (1,000 gallons*) for up to six months. Exhaustion is indicated by a pronounced discoloration of the beads to dark brown or black.

Regeneration: Soak in a 1:1 bleach:water solution for 24 hours in a non-metalic container in a well ventilated area and away from children. Rinse well, then soak for 8 hours with a solution containing 2 tablespoons of ChlorGuard™, Prime™, or equivalent dechlorinator per cup of water. Rinse well. For freshwater use, soak for 4 hours with a solution containing 1 tablespoon of buffer per cup of water (Seachem Acid Buffer™). Original color and full activity should now be restored and Purigen™ is ready for reuse. Caution: some slime coat products may permanently foul Purigen™ and render regeneration difficult. Do not reuse if odor of chlorine is detectable. In case of doubt, soak beads in small quantity of water and test for residual chlorine with a chlorine test kit.

For more information, visit Seachem's Purigen FAQ

#610506- Seachem Purigen 100ml ~ $7.99
#610605- Seachem Purigen 250ml ~ $13.99
#610308- Seachem Purigen 500ml ~ $26.99
#610704- Seachem Purigen 1 liter ~ $51.99
#610803- Seachem Purigen 2 liter ~ $95.99*
#610902- Seachem Purigen 4 liter ~ $185.99*